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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05
Our Minister's Wife.


Mr. II r STEVENS.
Dear Sir:-Three years ago was suffering ter
ril ly with Inhammatory Rheumatism. Our minis
ter's wife advised me to take VEGET1NE, After ia
king one bottle, was entirely relieved This year
feeling return OF the disease, again commenced
taking It, and being benefited greatly. 1t also
greatly improves my digestion. Respectfully
MRS A BALLARD.
1Otl West Jeferanu Street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05

All the world over, baby governs. Yet
often disease will overcome the baby and
then it is that DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
proves its worth by cOnquering the disease.
Price % cents q bottle.
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Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Read the Advertisement

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

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at NJ;
u. Mills, dry goods, emporium. IT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05

Cheva1ier Life for the Hair
At BruneCt'a
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O. CEETGf

will buy the celebrated Dir. Warner Health
Corset at NJ G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05
Notice.

r.,.. -. Rock leland, ILL, Feb. ist, 1872
HE'NlIA or ROCK ISLAND HEREBY In
Nltes sealed bids for lighting eAtinguishiag and
Keeping la proper order, one hundred and thirty.
-FOUR street lamp-.'mOre or less, with Ugh other
than by Coal Gas. Bids viii be receiver
until the 3rd DAY of March, 1879 at the City Clerks
Onca All blds Will be opened aud read IN open
Council AZ the regular meeting of the council TO be
hello Oh SAID third day of Morch, 1870 And the
CITY Council will reserve the right TO reject any
JNO. L. REED, City Clerk.
day OF March, lS7g F ANAA SAS S"N
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05
PURELY VEGETABLE.


conta ming those Southern Roots and Herbs, which
an allwlse Providence has placed in countries
where Liver Diseases most prevail. 1t will cure
all Diseases caused bv Derangement of the Liver
and Bowels
The SYMPTOMS of Liver Complaint are a bitter
or bad taste in the mouth Pain in the Back, Sides
OF joints, often mistaken for Rheumatisy; Sour
Stomach; Loss of Appetite; Bowels alternately
costtve and lax; Headache; Loss of Memory, with
painful sensation of having failed to do some
thing which ought to have been done; DEBILITY
Low SPIRITS, thick yellow appearance of the
Skin and Eyes, dry Cough often mistaken for
Consumption.
Sometimes many Of these symptoms attend the
disease, ut others very few; but the LIVER, the
largest organ In the body, is generally the seat of
the disease, and If not Regulated in time, great
suffering, wreIchedness and DEATH will ensue.
can recommend an efficacious remedy for
disease of the Liver, Heartburn and Dyspepsia,
Simmons Liver Regulator.
LEWIS G. WUNDER, 1923 Master St.,
Assistant Post Master Philadelphia
I'VE have tested Its virtues, personally, and know
that for Dyspepsia, Bliousness and Throbbing
Headache, it l. the best medicine the world ever
saw. We have tried forty other remedies before
Simmons Liver r gulstor, but none of them gave
US more than temporary relief; but the Regulator
not only releaved, but cured us,''-Editor Tele-
graph and Messenger, Macon, Ga.
Manufactured only by
j. n. ZEILTN G co.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
AZ Price, 81 Sold by all Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05

Life for the Hair
AtThOmas's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05
LIVER REGULATOR

The Cheapest Prress and Best Family Medicine Il the world
For DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, Jaundice
Bilious attacks, SICK HEADACHE Collie. Depres-
sion OF opir rs, SOUR STOMACH, Heart Burn, &C.
This unrtval ed Southern Remedy is warranted
not to contain single darticle Of MERCURY or any
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-05

had twelve strokes OF paralysis. My leg, arrI,
and tongue were useless; was obliged To "A ca
thCtcr every day. DIR. Giles Liniment IOdide of
Ammonia has cured me- VIII answer any lnqui
rice SO that all afflicted may know Of it.-,JOHN AP
PELI- North Braniord, Conn.
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sS This Powder has been tested, especially in HOG
DISEASES caused from the evil effects Of two largely
congregating them together. 1t is a POSITIVE PRE-
VENT1VE, and If taken in time SURE CURE OF
HOG CHOLERA TRYIT
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Chew Jackson Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
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CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, April q, .1s76.
". NJ. GILES, Esq, Dear Sir:-I used your lodide Of
Ammonia Linimgnt on Flora Temples hind pas
turn joint. She had been quite lame: the effect
was wonderful; she walks now quite we'll Very
especially you're, A. WEIGH. =. 81 am now
using II on Littleton's right fore leg.-A. W.
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$4,000 FARMERS

viii receive FREE pamphlet showing how
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Sheep, Swine and Poultry. pell or sick.
Address f. A. MILLER, PHILADELPHIA.
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! was in a dreadful condition. Joints swollen
pain intense Injections of morphine into my veins
failed to relieve me. Giles Liniment IO1ide Of Am
monia took away the deposits from my joints. !
want every one who suffers TO know what will cure
them.-FORDYoE LoTHRoP, North Hyde Park, Lam
noble county. VT,
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ASTHMA, The fortunes and agonies l endured for
elk years, nUne but those who have suffered with
this terrible disease can know. My life was miser
able. In desperation tried Giles Liniment IOdide
Of Ammonia. 1t gave me instant relief. Used 1t
internally a. we'll MS cxternaliy.-TnoMAs BRAN
GAN, 1877 West 9th street, New ork,
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N
E@ Price, 81. Sold by all Druggists.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
Nothing outside Of BSsssn.
[Contemporary Review.l


Nothing can we'll be more depressing
than the experience of the United States
in respect to this question Of art and ed
ucati0n. Here is a country (in their
own magnoilquent hyperboIe) "bounded
on the north by the Aurora Borealis, and
on the west by the setting sum-" &C.,
whose proud boast it is that every man,
woman and child (born on its soiD can
read, write, and something more-which
has Just celebrated its centenary of inde-
pendent existence. and is in the very
spring-time of its national life, when the
"sap is rising"-a season which among
other nations is that of their greatest ar
tistic vigor, yet which has never pro-
duced poet, painter, sculptor, or archi-
tect above mediocrity.
Strangely as it would seem at first
sight, it is originality which is chiefly
wanting in their art; it is all an echo
of European models; they have no in
dependent action Of thought or interpre-
tation Of nature. Here, again, it is
probably the want of culture Of the
public which is to blame. Evidence is
difficult to obtain on such vast subject
as the use made of the reading and
writing 80 freely impaired at the schools
in the United States, but there is very
good testimony showing that, with the
exception Of great 0entres Of civiliza-
ton, like Boston, the nation, as a nation,
reads little but newspapers and story
books, and these clearly would produce
a soil utterly unfit for the growth Of real
n ri . ..., d
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
Political Rabies.
(BlaekwOod's Magazinel

Fox spoke of the younger Pitt and his
colleagues as seeming determined to push
Great Britain to the verge Of ruin"
Speaking of the Chatham Administrs-
tion-one 80 successful that, as has been
truly said, opposite parties have pointed
to it with applause, eager to claim its
principles as their own-Lord Chester
field moaned: II am sure we are undone
both at home and abroad; at home, by
our increasing debt and expenses abroad,
I by our ill-Iuck and incapacity. We are no
longer nation. l never yet saw so
dreadfula prospect" Horace Walpole de-
clared: ut is time for England to slip
her cables and float away into some un-
known ocean," The only difference be-
tween such utterances and those Of lib
eral statesmen of our day is that, in the
old ores, invective never becomes mere
unreasoning vituperation. 1t is by mems
tone, and not by the mere sense of their
words that their position and motives
must be judged. Professions of belief in
the gravity Of national crisis are easily
made. Self-persuasion Of their sincerity
is not difficult. But if their secret spring
be pure and patriotic, its outflow must of
necessity be dignifed and impressive.
s'Passion is reason, when It speaks from right" !,
But if it do 50 speak, though it's Ian
guage will certainly be strong, it will
not be low-toned. Its weapons may be
welded vigorously, and may cut keenly,
but they will never be dipped in venom.
Honest national indignation will depre-
cate, as weakening Of its cause, all re-
sort to vulgar and vituperate' invective.
When the heart Of the people is truly
reused, its indignation will not seek in
the dirt for expression, but will rise high
above the mean modes of factious attack
and personal abuse. In ordinary times,
when no great issues agitate the public
mind, Earl Stanhope's remark, in his
History of England" may be accepted
as true: "How sure a road to popularity
has it always been, to tell us that we are
the most wretched and in-governed peo
pie upon the face of the earth"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
BURYINc n1s OLD HAB1rs.
A Strange Use For q C0ffin-HOw a
Rochester Youth ssSwOre OFF,"
Rochester DemocratI

AOchester Youth ssSWOre Otfs"
Rochester Democrati
Shortly after 7 o'clock last evening q
remarkable scene occurred on Vincent
place bridge, young man not unknown
in city social circles being the chief
actor. The people passing over the
bridge at the time were surprised to see
a well-dressed individual, apparently
under the influence of liquor, carrying
a small coffin under his arm, partially
concealed by its newspaper wrapper. A
Democrat and Chronicle reporter who
had followed him distance overheard
a variety of commiserating remarks, es-
pecially from young ladies whose hearts
appeared to be touched by the specta-
Gle.
When in the center Of the bridge the
coffin was lifted and deliberately thrown
ever the railing. As it turned over on
its downward journey the lid fell off, and
a bottle, an empty cigar box and the
newspaper formed a dismal picture dimly
revealed by the bridge lamps. Gazing a
moment at the articles the young man
muttered some unintelligible words and
hurried away. An explanation of his
strange proceeding was furnished by his
friends, who say that he has for some
time past been zone Of the boys" acting
according to the phrase "a short life and
a merry one" but has frequently de-
clared his intention Of commencing the
New Year with efforts to do better. Early
last evening he was engaged in saloon
playing game known as auction pitch" /"
when the subject of New Year and new
leaves was discussed, and one advised him
to get coffin and bury his old habits.
"Just what Pll do" he said, at the same
time rising, procuring whisky bottle,
filled, and an empty cigar-box. Going
direct to the store Of a. friend, an under
taker, he secured small coffin, placed
bottle and box inside, proceeded to the
bridge, threw them into the river and
went home. 81.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
Hon, John Cessna,

Under date March 81, rs, writes: ''"
"In the space of twelve hours my rheu
matism was gone, having taken three doses
of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. My broth
er, j. B. Cessna, of Bedford, Pennsylvania
was cured by similar amount.
JOHN CESSNA,
"Member Of Congress from Pennsylvania. y
1t cures the worst case in the shortest
time. Sold by all retail and wholesale
druggists in Cincinnati. Write. to r X
Helphenstine, Washington, d. c.. for hi
40 page pamphlet. ..... XIII.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31

ner Of the land with architectural mon
strosities, and in leaving their unhappy
mark on every town in which they have
had unrestricted sway. We trust there
is in New York zeal enough of the right
character to carry out large, worthy,
and appropriate scheme of metropolitan
adOrnment,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31


New York needs an association of the
kind, not only as an active, but as q re-
strictive, agent. 1t would not fulfill it'd
mission solely by the occasional erection
of monument or fountain, If it did
not educate public taste and promote
public sentiment in the direction Of arch
itectural adornment, and this it would
be sure to do. Every good piece Of work
put up would be q silent comment on
every bad or vulgar surrounding. Per-
haps, Metropolitan Art Association
would prove a great promoter Of clean
streets, for the dullest citizen would
eventually discover that beauty
and foulness can not be apprO-
pfiately conjoined, and the dis
elimination thus awakened would sec
that an ugly, misshspen telegraph pole
standing against q handsome facade, or
crossing the lines Of an artistic fountain.
is an abomination; and with the tele-
graph pole wonM disappear many other
things that now atfront and amaze the
eyes of beheldera Itis. indeed, just pos
sible that good art in our streets would
do more for general art education than
galleries or museums, for pictures and
sculptures inevitably are seen by only a
small part of the public, while every
body, from the millionaire to the beggar,
frequents the streets, and each falls more
or less, even if unconsciously, under the
influence of the objects and the scenes
that he daily comes in contact with. But
while an association such as we have in
dicated would be q public boon, q society
animated by other than high and Sc
we're art ideal would simply disgrace us.
"A lot of fussy, self-suficient, innately
vulgar men, more bent upon parading
themselves than on rendering worthy
public service, eager for newspaper puffs
and the applause Of the idle, would soon
hopelessly disfgure our parks and thor
oughfares. IN. "a, /
A noble fountain or monument Is q
thing of delight, but bits Of cheap,
fiimsy, inartistic ornamentation-of
which there are instances enough already
we most distinctly do not want. Mean
and cheap art is great deal worse than
no art at all. II, therefore, any set Of
people combine with the intention of
adorning the city, it ought to be looked to
that the. organization Is made up rightly,
and composed Of persons of fapproved cul-
tnre and taste. Uninstructed people, il
ever SO well-meaning, should not be In
trusted with task such as we have CON
tsidered. Wealth is a good thing; enter
lprise is good thing; public spirit is ,
good thing; but these three good thing,
lhave succeeded in dis6guring every cor
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
Why should We Not Celebrate
ChrIstnaNI ~s
GGOOd W0rdat tG

Some persons find certain incon-
gruity between the religious associations
which belong TO- Christmas and the festiv-
ity with which the day is commonly OBJ
served. They are shocked at the un-
seemliness of combining sacred services
at one part Of the day with the feasting
or dancing which so frequently occupies
the other. But while there may be often
such a thoughtless or even excessive
social indulgence as would be right at
no time or season. yet one may rejoice
that. by common instinct, the day is
characterized by festive gladness. For
the Christian Church ought to have its
festivals as we'll as its fasts.
The Jewish Church had frequent festi-
walls and was taught to express its JOY
not only in acts Of public worship, but
in the more common-some would say
grosser-m methods Of social life. So it
was that David, after the ark was
brought into Jerusalem, 'dealt among
all the people, even among the whole
multitudes OF Israel, as we'll to the wo-
men as men, to every one a cake of bread
and good piece Of flesh and 1agon Of
wine." So, too, when the Temple was
rebuilt and when the law Of God was
read aloud, and the people, deeply
moved in consequence Of their long neg
lect Of its precepts began to weep, Nehe'
miah sa1d to them: "This day is holy
unto the Lord your God, mourn not no,
weep. Go your way; eat the fat and
drink the sweet, and send portions unto
them for whom nothing Is prepared; fol
this day is holy unto our Lord; neither
be ye sorry, for the joy Of the Lord il
your strength ."..,'
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
Every invalid a Druggist.

By buying the new and popular medi-
cine Kidney-Wort, you get in each package
enough Of the dry compound to make six
quarts OF the medicine, thus saving double
the money which is usually paid for medi-
cine, prepared on liquid. 1t is a specific
cure for kidnev and liver diseases
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31

There are many who need good vegeta-
BILE medicine to keep them from falling into
dvspeptic grave. Maguire's Cundrrango
Bitters will effect this ia a most satisfactory
manner.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31

Cesar covered bis bald head and gray hair
with laurel crown. Ayers Hair Vigof
cover gray beads with the still more vel
como locks Of youth. f"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
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shs ns. a.sr the top Of ass 10.
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tthas ps,.ssryed the fAes'
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
RADICAL CURE.
PROF. HARRIS RADICAL CURE
FOB SPERMAT0RRHGA.
seminal PASTILLE"

A Valuable Discovery
/ and New Departure In Med.
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| i've Remedy Tor the speedy
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does moi interfere with the ordinary pursuits Of life 10
quickly dissolved ard absorbed producing ah tmmo,
dats soothing and restorative effect upon hs sexual ana
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soyping the drain from the system, restoring ne mind
h.alth aud sound memory, removing me pimness ot
sight Nervous Debility. Confusion Of Ideas. Aver
turs old age Usually accompanying this trouble .nd re.fcs
ing perfect Sexual vigor. where has been dormant lot
years Thi mode o. heatmsa nas "0oa e nrs. ~,
o much prescribed In these roubles and many can DeN
witness o. with lts any permanent good There no
M 10 positively guarantee that will give satisfactton-
During years that has been in general use we nave
THOUSANDS Of to Its value and now conesdee
by the Medical Profession to be the most rational means YET
discovered cf reaching and curing this very prevalent trouble
thai we'll be the Of untold misery to 80 many
and upon whom 9uacks prey WIN their useless u Sr W..
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effect permanent cure, unless 10 severe caes 20 NO
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wrappers. Pun DIREoTIoNs for using will aeco'a-
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II Illusrztions which will convince the most skepsica
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HARRIS REMEDY co. MFG CHEMISTS
Market and 9Th Sts. ST. LOUIS, MO.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-08

children, and when near the Jocelyn
school house was attacked by five large
tlmber-wolves. The fierce beasts
sprang at his horses, and when Mr..
Miner struck at the nearest one with
bls whip, it made leap to get to him,
but struck against the wagon-box. At
this moment Mr.. Miners dog bravely
attacked this wolf, but was al once set
upon by the whole pack, killed and al
most entirely devoured. This gave
Mr.. Miner an opportunity to whip up
his horses and make off, which he did
at full gallop, calling loudly for help.
His cries attracted the attention of Mr..
Jocelyn and family, who came to the
rescue, and the wolves were driven Of.
But for the fortunate interference of
the dog the result might have been
much more serious. An attack of this
kind by wolves is almost without prece-
dent in this part Of the state, and it
must be that the animals were driven
to it by ravenous hunger.