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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-29
AND COMMERCIAL,
MONETARY.
OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT.
Saturday Evening. June %. 1879.

S,nu
Saturday Evening. june %. 1873.
NEW ORLEANS CLEARINGHOUSE
Clearings. Balances
June a. ................. s8t5.sB7 16 sl73.oe7 "
We quote exceptional paper s@7 y cent; Az
do To; second grade do @; loans On col.
laternls COS; All mortgage paper 30; secone
grade do % v cent per annum.
Mexican dollars are now quoted OF s6@s'
and trade dollars at 90@95. Halves ana quar-
ters (Americanl are quoted at 99AD9ea. a.
The sales of foreign exchange were :.
and rates are easy. Bank sterlinRsllis -
ger, and bill OF lading and 81
4ss1@4s4ia. =. "os1os
French bills are weak anS2o.
bank francs W: commercis' firm and closed
Rank gight bills opdrn for bank counter {
,.,a.,, IL Z u cant quoted " Y cent pre-
rate; commerciat ,.,lca,cas ==== ~ 5-==z i
MUM. 'sA .. ~ :. ~ n@arx
aaaLsoah.uANEoUs SECURITIES = Oonsol-
Myeonds are quoted ct 2K@ash Half Paid I
y. a1oupons, 2s@2s: State Warrants. $1,000; {
4 ~ Warrants. 74ss@7e: City Time. 1874. 2o@
!: 1s75. 500; 1870. 21@2a: 1877. 21@2s: 1878. \
@23.
Mr.. /. N. Maynard. manager OF the New Or 8
ans Clearing. House. has obligingly furnished Z
with the following report Of the average \
fly condition. after the morning exchanges. G
the associated banks for the week ending
iday morning. June ~. 1879. after the ex-
dnunas Il q
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-29

NEW YoRR, June 2s-Money closed at 4
v cent. Exchange closed Arm. Currency 8s
i22@l25 Pacific Railroad bonds closed as fol-
lows: Union frBts 1l2A@1121, land grants
l13M0Dl14. sinking funds 114S@l147s. Centrais
l12A@1121a.
Stock market to-day was firm and higher. but
the quotations OF the day were generally cur
rent, and at the close Lake Shore and Michigan
Central were quoted OK dividend OF the former
of az Fp cent and the latter Of IL. The most
active stocks were Delaware. LackaWanna and
Western, Kansas City and Northern, and Lake
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-29

State Consols yesterday opened OF 47a4,
+ touched 4s11S, and closed weak at 461 aaaa6i5ss,
against 47114@a74 on Friday. The sales
showed great falling of as compared with
THESE of the i've previous days. aggregating
$16S,Doo. There is no change In quotations
for Premium Bords, OF which there was only
one reported sale Of $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-29

The Cuban tobacco crop OF the lasia.
years has been very poor, from the Ancia Y
the growers were induced to trry Ia1h'
manuring which made the eAcep '''
This year the crop promises
ally fine. .ttltIon by the Con-
The passage Of th Treasurer no., no. 10 p 10y
yention instruotipt the funded deDe q me
the July interst question had been settlea,
e s III, ,,nt,l tsie cause Of the slight drop ~
ryas eyidssr State oonsols yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
PALM SOAP.
PURE PALM SOAP
A PdILADELPuIA spRCIAITy

- - II AAkHA .oA 1OIALlI4
Established forty years, and for sale by more than
one thousand storekeepers. This Soap has no
equal In quality or cheapness for Bath and Toilet
use. being made of LiBERIAN OIL from the
PALM IhEE. Packed in boxes containing two.
tnree, nve or eight dozen A liberal discount to
" hoiesale Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES d
SUN, 100 Christian stree {, Philadelphia It Is
Hsed oy the Oldest resident families. physicians
ana many publ1c 1nstitutions-.he Amer can Hotel
Baths, Public Ledger" Post Ofica, Water De-
partmeEt, and the Turkish Baths
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
a quick Cure Guaranteed.
BARBED FENCE WIRE.

r o. Box 1856. BOG Harrison street between Third
ana Fourth, Davenport Iowa. Rooms I23S4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
THE PEDESTRIAN CONTEST.

The rage for feats of pedestrianism has
extended 10 the capital, and the walking
match, arranged to take place in Ford's
Opera House. Commencing at 8 o ci5ck
rext w cdneSdal night, between Miss Nav
Marshall and Mr. William Crawford, for a
seventy seven hours, promises more than
usual Interest; besides beating Bertha
Non lilllern in three separate contests aud
other pedestrians, Miss Marshall has forced
<eventy-two male pc iestraus to succumb
to her superior walking abilities. and is the
acknowledged pedestrian of The world.
Miss Marshall is handsome brunette,
about five feet seven and weighs one hun.
dred and fifty pounds; is native of New
Hampshire On the first of May she will
g. To EGG and to enter the international
tournament.
Mr., Crawford is the champion of the
district, and in spite of Miss MarshalTs
brilliant record, Crawford's friends here
are confident that he will be the victor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
DISEASE A FRIEND TO LIFE.

At the anniversary meeting of the med
teal society Of the District of Columbia
bed at Jaimadge Hall, DR.. A. I. 4. KING
VINO delivered the Grafton Of the evening
introduced some bold aud original ideas Ia
Ine large audience assem- bled to hear him,
The subject was: The conservative iof1u-
e9ce OF disease in producing longevity y
with great force OF argument and ANALYSIS
ne iabored to prove that disease was not
the terrible enemy Of mankind that il had
been painted by the terrors of humanity.
out In reality was a true aud bepe6cient
triend; that the existence OF disease right
" considered was an inestimable boon. He
allowed that disease was not in itself bet
ter than health, but that it contributes to
promote longevity, relatively to circum
stances. He cited conditions known as gas
trlclsn, rheumatism, hemorrhage, mumps.
aud insisted with an earnestness that rec
ommended attention and subtety OF log
lc that inspired respect for his originality
OF thought that these diseases prevented
sudden d, ath. 10 eastricism the patient
naturally refrained from eating and de-
maDded copious draughts of cold water.
treatment which the most skiIful surgeon
found to be the best In rheumatism the
same acute pain demanded rest. and rest
was found to be just the thing needed, for
the artIcuIar symptoms proved that heart
disease was the real enemy and muscular
exertlon was the most fatal thing for affec-
ton Of the heart. So with other diseases
DR.. Kings lecture besides the bold origin-
ally of its views, though suffering humani-
" will doubtless find them very bard to
di est, was model of elegance and taste,
delivered in brilliant and eloquent man
Oer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
ASTHMA and CATARRH

Dr.. 3. ". Reads Celebrated Asthma Belief
Is undoubtedly the best remedy for ASTHMA AND
CATARRH yet discovered, also sure cure for COLDS
AND CoUGHs. Relief is guaranteed purchase
price refunded. Samples sent free to any who may
desire. The medicine IL put up in two sized pack
ages and retails SOC. and $100. Doz price $3.50
and 500 Those remitting retail price will have
the medicine promptly forwsrd by return EIal.
Address 4. ETHRIDGE,
Manufacturer and Proprietor, Rome, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
POVERTY AND SUFFERING.

Il was dragged down with debt, power
~ and suffering for years, caused by a
sick family and large bills for doctoriDg,
which did them no good | was complete
ly discouraged, until Que year ago. by. the
advise of my pastor, procured Hop Bit
tiers aud commenced their use, and in Que
month we were all well, and meme of Us
have seen sick day since, and l want to
say to all poor men, you can keep your
families we'll u year with Hop Bitters for
less than one doctors visit will COST
know it. a WoRKINGMAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
The Cincinnati Sun speaks thus encour-

Inc CINCINNATI Sun speaks thus encour-
agingly of the business outlook:
The improvement of business generally
in the last two months has been more rapid
and extensive than for the same period
earlier in the year, although the weather.
until quite recently, was decidedly un-
favorable in many localities. Cold weather
was tardy in making its appearance, which
operated seriously against dealers 10 gener-
al lines of merchandise. The winter, from
this time forward, promises to be an uuus
ually good one for all business interests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
Scratch NO Haore--"Itchirg Piles"

symptoms of which are moisture, like per-
SEPARATION. intense itching, particularly
when undressing. or after getting warm In
bed, increased by scratching. might think
rin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts A pleasant and safe cure
in every case is 'Swayne's Ointment.
II allowed to continue, very serious results
NAV follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch. scald head. ring worm. hlotches. all
scalv. orusty, itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail TO any address on receipt of price,
"a cents a box. or three boxes for $l.25,
Inv Dr. swavne g. Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by ali leading druggists. At wholesale and
retail by John Bengston, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
Chr 9ailr Argus,
ROCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Concluded from SECOND mace ,

The old plan allowed eontractors * ~
cent over and above their EXPENSES and !, :.
GAINED that this gave them oniv . hon,
ten per cent profit. Under the new sv go
an estimate of the expenses of oat,;Da o ~
granite was made and on this basis the 90
. tracts were framed. Iu this estimate the
lazy wages OF granite cutters was fixed at
.hree dollars per day when in fact !, pas
p"1 TWO ana a halt dollars, and Mr.. Much
nas recently discovered that special
oiause provided that If the wages of his
class advanced the contract prices of
eLaDite should be advanced. Mr.. Much has
Uotalneo copies OF all the contracts and
papers and intends to make the mat,fr -
SUBJECT OF congressional investIgation> 9
LABOR EXCHANGE,
/ have CLEANED few interesting f.o,s
ABOUT the labor exchange in this cifv
very worthy institution and a most pract;caI
ana successful organization for arins;nn
tnto communication those who want work
u0ne ana those who want work to do. Clas.
siueo hSts OF employers and employees are
Hepl anu situations are obtained without
nSk1. women and girls are in everv
:; pss'"te way assisted to help themselves, and
ar.",o .no AIN OF the managers to help the
: 10 possioie number OF people with
the limited amount of money at their c "nu
mand' Mrs. Jane G. Hitz, the PRESIDE,
OF the women's department, gives her time
and work gratuitously, as do others, and ;n
order to give employment to a greater
oom Ger, the women now at work only work
haH the tune, each alternate week giving
way 10 another set. Work Of various kinds
IS on sale and orders are constantly takeo.
A tuil force of women and girls are now at
work making seed bags for the agricultural
department. This work has always been done
elsew here until last year, when, as at pres |
ent, 1t was satisfactorily done here. A class |
10 porcelain painting have work on sale;
and it is proposed as rapidly as possible to |
introduce other branches of industrial art |
10 become, by payment of the moderate
lee required, working member, is as prsc-
teal contribution as one could make TO |
the solution of the labor question.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
- PROF. CHAPIN'S a
RUCHUPAIBA
%@~ AND -
Injection E'leur.
Greatest remedies on earth for
Kidney and Bladder Diseases.

coruIihuPAIBA-Rs sure thing-guaranteed a quick
Iacp o Diseases, in male female as weaknesges
Difcnlto M ana power, Paral isis Diabetes Gravel
InacI,on q h4piding or passing Urine Gonerrbea'
aan o1nsr deposits Structure Atonv irritation ID
discharge c0fass Whites Impure diseased
ana thighs Dragging down, Drppns II Iee 0 Tn
SIC VA r"slate, DC. Price.
CHAPINs INJECTION FLEUR is to no mead .-,.,
huchupaba, in cases of Impure or Diseasea NJ.
charges Price, with Syrine,l ST. Sold hy NM
S'ets' auVlce free See circular with bo+ties
Depot, IS Barclay street, Kew York "o'''es'
ffoI. Chapin's reput atOn as specialist in above
diseases MS long and varied experience in private
hospital and Dispensary practice in New York civ
IL guarantee as to character of these preparations
they are not cheap WHISKY washy''-but tolidly re-
liable. With these you can ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
THE POLAR WAVE.

The result of the Polar waves passage
over this city has been general 'bust-up;"
not of the government but Of the water
pipes, and plumbers are more popular at
at present in Washington than politicians.
CHATERIS,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
M. MI. CORBETT.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN.
~ Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts. Loans and
S Solleets. once End Avenue, 3rd ooor east Of
pengstoh 8 Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
PENS,
CONSULT
DR.. w ASS Err ZUC
FROM POLAND

On all q ronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Di-
ploma in office, 306 Harrison street, between
Third and Fourth, Davenport Iowa, Room
f,2,3&4 Postofice Box 3S5.
ONCE hours from O'Clock forenoon to O'Clock
in the evening. Sunday from TO IL O'Clock in the
forenoon, and from TO in the afternoon
DR.: Wasserzng having had experience are prac-
tlce Tor twelve years IN Europe, can be consulted
with the greatest confidence on all diseases incl
nehta 10 the human system. When yon have tried
al other means and exhausted the skill of medical
W1raeutloners in old chroic diseases consult Dr..
" ;asseizuE the Poll physician. All who have beer,
tniuIIousiy treated suffering from the dire
t enects Oh murcurY or other mineral poisons or
mo sn1ee VINO may be deemed iGcurible will seICom
i" NY ~ ohtaln speedy and permane Mt relief
p, Satarrh IN all its phases, Scorbutic Kruptions
Diotcnes OF The skin, liberated Legs, Cancers. Tn
G Hlors: ohln Diseases of every kind, Rheumaiics.
sclatlca Govt, Liver Complaint, Asthms, Dvsen,
'eFy, riies, FITS, dyspepsia, Nerveus Debility lis
n asses OF the Eye and Ear, all Kidney ana Urinary
Diseases, etc etc. '
,;o All matte strictly confidential snscia aten-
uon PAID to all female diseases TapS worm ex-
PEELED in three hours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
INDEXlCAL SILVER SOAP,

uror Giesning and Polishing Silver and Plated
Mmare, window Glass, Mirrors Marble Paint &c
ms us u me most convenient aud effective prepare
IT, ION aor Inese purposes ever offered to the public
entire safety, 1t contains nohing mai can
Ty lnJure the Finest plate or jewelry. Many of our
p1tS Acturers ana importers OF Silver and
:. 1tea ware nave sed this Soap and have given
II their unqualified approval e''N"
ca AQLLON The original and only genuine Silver
va 10 ha0Wh ot0erWtse as the INDEXICAL Sill
NER SOAP, and is the only Drorser thin, ~ nso ~
TTio1niinS silver Electr0-PlateG Goods, Marble
JeWeIry, StatuarY. fine Hnnsn Paint 81 >Nf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
BUSINESS CARDS.

KENWoRTLY & BEARDsLEY
I Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. T. KenwortSv .Jaa N 49,
ey. - ~ - " u1 1s ~ DC e eaLos'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-14
THE LITTLE MIDGETs

Those wonderful small human beings,
The little midgets, are here, aud ara hold
ing their receptions at Odd Fellows Hall.
The curiosity OF the people to behold these
wonderful dwarts, the smallest people in
the world, is great, and their receptions
are crowded. General Nit, who is four
teen years of age, weighs nine pounds, and
his female companion. Miss Lucia Zarate,
is fifteen and tips the beam at FIVE. 1t is
impossible to describe the petite pair, and
they must be seen to be appreciated,
, 1879-05-07
INDIANA MINING TROUBLE.


TRRRK liAurR, lpd.t May h-Your zorro.
spo''dent mas partially Ii error In stating that
NIL tho ntncrs In the block.coal region would
rcsume work. The trouble Is now worse than
ever. a party Of miners this morning attempts
ell 10 go to work At 3ishcr t. Co.'s miuc and tfe
mlues of the Morris Coal Cu,npauY, but were
prevented bY an arms1 AMI ueteTsauel lnoh ot
miners. There waa no vlotrnre except la uuu
caac. 4 ,niutr attempted ~ break through thu
lnu guarding tho shaft at Rsher's, but MAS
roughly handled, tcl,s thruwn back aad fq.tl
aeross tense until hir. ltlsher himself rtla,su
In, rescued t!,u man, aIA took HIN away tn liR
blg9y. Il,u toEcs employed usually NJ f.ishcr's
is forty men, ind " lln Morrl4 shatt tLs uum'
bar Il tWsuty-tive, a row II ooked for to'mor-
row. Seventy y-lye men WI! attesnpt 70 work vt
u.s shaft ol zgller i McCletlaud, at Harmony,
and thu miners swuar they ehal uot. Alr. Mshef
aeclates Tint whoever IL wtlitltg to work in hls
mine shal, do 10 In sp!ts Ut tic doYt! aud lis
angels. bloody work is possibly % the pro-
Motcll, and quito desperate Business has dried
up At brazil on occount Of the continued stsiko,
, 1879-05-07

isksfHt ~ GRHcIAHHb kQhHWftS!M.
LouisvlLLE, KY, May 6.-lhe School Board
OF this city Is again oa the ragged GuEe OF dis
kcnsion,-thts tine over hltd-to-hanl EN-
counter which occurred Tonight wtiea Thu hoard
hull almost wuund up lts business. a motion
u adjourn Was n,atic nt,d was put tu u vote.
Iltr President Of thu board, Sir. Thomas u.
Shcrley, at first seemed inclined TO dcctda that
i!lu motion wns lost, When ]. II. ". smith, D
Hembcr Ut tilu Board, nrose mud yelled uut,
''Iht Hoard stands adjourned" Tile 1aemGers
Immediately arosa to lesve. lfr. Hhuflty, be-
coming angry Ut the interference Of MIR. smith,
tDl1 him fl spirited manner that as onR az tlo
waa President of the l}oard he would not toL.
nratc such disorder, whetcupou htr. smith toarca
out, "You uru Cd d-u fraud anyhow"
just a. he said thls Ms. 8heslcS, who still hold
Ills gavcl III his baud, malt fur hsn. md hurled
the lMpr0Mpsu weapon ut the bead Of him Whu
had e1,liaca lIa bloOtt to boil. Tho gayel went
OF tts Inn With oil tlle force muscular arm
could " Il, und struck suith In Ills neck,
cuusi,.- i blood to low freely. liz then seized
Il chair aud ,llnle fur Ills antagonist. Mr. Sher-
Icy lupls refuge behlnl the deaks, but hc was
aaon compelled to leasu his forltlcat!ons. llo
seized chnir, allt ~ AlB outraged nutBEonlst
ta!,lo up, le raised lle chair ul.l stool un thu
defensive. ll.e teiligaruAts ey4d each other =
white without making any demonstrations, anu
wrru tlnaily coolel.l0wn by tle'r friends.
The kcGuo Wus = VERY spirited ollc. Two par
ties layu been III extateuca In tl1 Board for
soiue tIl,r known ~ the Lloyd aud el.erley fao-
tluns. dolnn litua ago II took the courts 10 de-
sde who was elected President OF ths iustItu-
, 1879-05-07

excluded from thu Third Presbyterian
Church clehttu,l mnnths aftrr its organization.
Tho anrtng of 1865 found ilcn, with Two
slnss,,cs in ha slty mil fur scatiere' ever ts
held Dec. l. 1S51, It was resolved IN form Y
t'o',lwn, j. NJ. nay's, md +. N. Williams wcro
tim. uni Ut Their tliscrotlon to enll ,eot1., To
tnnihItfn li!e organization This lnuctliIg was
caltel ArrIl Il, tSI,. IL Chfcngu. a c1nstisu,
iIo'' VIVA lraw'l up and signed which tIiltctcu
from the rnhAlttlttfuM ut pte4ent used ~ thu
Association oniY tn n lew points.
Tire renort went III 10 describe tic progress OF
slr AeaMta'!ot' thrnltth llIa years mud decades
which fnltowei the urHanzal[til u TO 'l": pres"
Now thera were tilIrsY.iws, churches. Twanty-
three Of these reported lsl additions by prul,a
iIo,., AMI if1 hy luttsr; tnsal ntidtsonss I7s,
~s1 "lth ~ 's o1e.a ssar*' aks to.
ported 'ta5 relrusals i"r different sa,.sos.
nAmelY: hY t!tsn.tsslnn, ESQ; By ,lra.l, d:a; by
cxcnni,nunleat!ons. IL. Tile nutnber uf
s's ;t "'' ta.ai ''s" e; oyer wa"sysss 'ts ssnt
installed. NInctccn churches reported thirty
three houses Of Worship, erected at mn anErc-
| uggreHnte 10 $l,U00,00). Sixtccn churches re.
norsea 3taO. .taD as church expenses, ot'er than
thoso of building; rhis amount tnsl!'tled The
The Committee admitted il'nt tIese statistics
| were very Incomplete. but IL rms snfc to say
HAT at least 81, ,01U aD hal hcet contributed b;
iilc churches for benevolent pt'sooses during
enlnyc,l anbbatl.schoul privileges during ali tI,u
| time sprettIra.
.The report was received With applause and
| aduptc az a part of fir record.
T'he no1s tl,inE IN order was Tic hearing Of
| REroHrs PROM TIE rABroRs AND pELEoATEs
t
, 1879-05-07
ITEMS.

> ITEstS. -
getting things rcady for o,.cuinc messenger
tr.f3,o y, Via Esnsns ig,n ,~,ust.,,, ,I,,., 49,
tlal"s w .i.u nAne4s 10y e"1c's'o"' 4"e PAs,
ssnser equipment los t'!ls branch Is nll now and
Of tic most Improved character.
Tia f,ontr., As<o.,,t,,,n ,f po,.o,,.r .,a
,r,.,.s. a' ss''.. 1' .,s.,s",. -, y. "''
lHact Afchts %aoueht 10 holu convention
yssteF1aY TO discuss matters atnl things rcTlain
on The cast, tlr Missouri IN 'l.r west. amt tie
Ohio OH tho south. Tie attendance was much
less than was expected, A.tl, after considerable
clat VI no particular Importance. Ru ntljonrn-
Western Passenger Association will convene
here.
". II. strnnr. t3eoerat Marnr.r N the A,cbt.
son. ronnkn Il s,ntn r. Haijrnni IN. anto,t,,rc',
tha foi1nwnr annn,rt, N ans. ',t, ctanT".
~, ~.o.' ,,.''."''. ""a ,1;
, 1879-05-07

Mon, a. uot ohlS eondnctTe, nnt
Although commenced bu. little rnore
than QUO year ago, II ia wonderlul to behold the
growth Of towns along iLs line. At Slater $50
houses had been constructed within tbrce
extensive building could bo scen around avery
depot unun Tic line. At tscveral points ccya-
tora had beon crectcal. OF ware IN proccss uf col.
etfuctlon, whtlo other industries wctu com.
menclnY Upon every ha4l.
During tic past six years my t,usIncas has
called me Into almost every scclion of our West
crn country. and hare nWnys ondcavored 70
ascertain as fully as possible tllc advantages mil
seen tic utmost bountlless psaircs 0t, te ILL.,
nols Central Railroad, a,'.l recognize ihe tncx-
haust!be fertility Of ll,er snfl a,,. Its cnpabttt
ties, but hare recogni1eu ae well It's ltsad-
yantngee, md realized t1.at' does not meet tic
requirements Of every one looking tor a pcr1na.
neHt home. have looked hI'on the beautiful
1hn.ls of Northern Illinois, nnl until now have
fclt that in W!nnetaEu County ail liz delnnmls
Of man should lie satfhf{cd whem looking for
lnihe. have ecen 0iheF porif'Nis vi Ohio aiM
Kentucky which as1noss cntrnncel one with gls-
Ions Of hcauiy and fertility. bat sU ysicyeloped
timt there seemed nothing more for man OF
Crcator to DO TO satisfy every desire: hare.
Chlcoyo, burlington l. Quincy Railroad, asked
irYses, Is this 1anl e1,laled anywhere III ali this
hroal Republic for beauty nini ferttltyi In
coming hlti'cr arountl bloomington, n,tl on cor
H.
Ind such visions Of brnuty or lnmIAcnnr. and
sue evidences Of fertility Of sofl. fi,st ii must
eoncudca had neycr scen It cniaIcd before.
Saline, Latnypttc, aid jarkso1t Counties. Mjs.
souri,, through wl,tci, tNc cxtcnsfon of tie CIH-
caNo d Alton ltatIr0nd runs, moro beautiful
higher price than any hnyp ever Innxc,l unon
before During thc whule dtstaprc irt,:n Gins
row to Kausas City fac,l tu seo single nero
OF waste or utlt}rod4gti9q land, As tnr ns the
eve could reach On ctlher side il vas s,ixhtfr
rolltlsg, and every sauare foot SUI
ccpt,ble of cultivation by 1narhincry.
anI IN climate a1antcd Ia
raising almost everything The wants OF man re-.
aurc. The fields arc as green az tboto arOund
Chicago Iu June, ai,pje t.ccs In Iu)l hoon,. cnrn
alrea,iy out Of lie ground In luany cascs 1,,aur
varieties at trees in full leaf. wheat cnyarinr
the ground ia yerdure, ind stool; and sllce3
grazing IN lIxurlant pasturaCc. Most uf the
Land WAS under cultivation, and whcn these
crops arc harvested aItl delivered Ut tlr t1epots
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