davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28
Historical Position Of Palestine.

The position of Palestine on the map
of the world has fitted it and it's success
sive peoples for a remarkable place in
history. Here is little country, with
only 5000 square miles, or 1000 less
than our State of Vermont, which, if
we measure it by the scope of its his
tory, the remote antiquity of its itera-
ture, and the great forces it has started
into irresistible movement, we must
place among the foremost in the
ancient family of nations. 1t is practi-
cally the meeting place of three CONT
nents-Africa, ASA, and Europe. If
Belgium is the cockpit of Europe,
W ere many of the chief battles of
modern times have been fought, Pales-
tine holds the same relation to the an
Client world. Her PLAIN of Esdraelon
mas been the battle-ground of nations
and civilizations from Abraham's day to
Napoleon Bonaparte's. This little
country was the pathway of the nations
on land, while on the sea it was her
Ph9nicia which planted colonies all
around the shores of the Mediterranean,
created Carthage, rival of Rome. and
dared to send her ships as far north as
Britain. There is something, too, akin
to magnetism in this wonderful little
land. 1t gave certain measure of his
torical Importance, and, indeed, of inn
mortality to every people and land it
touched. Take from our knowledge
of Egyptian history all we have learned
from the Mosaic narrative. and there
will be marvellous diminution of
the fund. 1t is only where Assyria in
an early day came into relations with
Syria that we get something of def
mite knowledge of that preat Oriental
power. We find Rawhnson, in his
Five Monarchies," and Wilkinson, in
his Manners and Customs of the Egyp-
tians," constantly appealing to and lean
ing on the scripture history, in order
to treat the subject in hand in consecu-
tive form. 1t is Palestine that brings
all great ancient countries within our
vision. It is our best telescope for a
view of the remote past. We read the
fortunes of other peoples through her.
OF right she did not possess the Greek
language. 1t was foisted upon her
through Alexander's conquest, and yet
so carefully did she learn the new
tongue that it became the receptacle
for the new faith from Him of Naza-
reth, and the medium of its communi-
cation to the remotest shores known to
men. Palestine long resisted Rome,
and finally suffered destruction through
Titus. Her acres and faith were bar
tered like piece of merchandise, and
warn in turp oupa1 nv Gapoop;fa Joxu
Assyrian, Greek, Syrian, Maccabean
and Roman. But in three centuries
we find Bethlehem supplanting Rome.
Christianity held the scepter on the
Seven Hills, and paganism became a
thing of the country village, or pagaIs.
-HdTper's MAGAZINE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

Letter of Information From tne Coiner at
the New Orleans Mint

Letter of Information From tne Coiuer NJ
the New Orleans Mint.
nj. V. Davis, Coiner of the United
States Mint ut New Orleans, has ad-
dressed the following letter to a local
newspaper:
Inquiries are daily made at the mint
as to the least current weight ut which
the Government will receive gold coins
at their nominal value. Under the
fourteenth section of the Coinage act OF
1873 it is provided "that gold coins re-
duced in weight by natural abrasion not
more than one-half of per ccntum be-
low the standard weight, after period
of circulation Of twenty years, and q
proportionate rate for less period,
shall be received at their nominal value
at the United States treasury and its
Offices"
The following statement exhibits the
standard weight and least current weight
of gold coins after circulation OF
twenty years, and at which least current
weight they are receivable in payment
| of debts to the United States:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28
How a Duel Was Prevented.

A spirited woman put an end to a
duel near Berlin three weeks ago. Prin-
cipals, seconds and an army surgeon
were on the ground, and the pistols
were loading, when the lady suddenly
drove up in a swift droschky to the
place of meeting, stepped up to her
husbands second, snatched pistol
from his hand, and, directing its muzzle
toward her bosom, declared that she
would kill herself unless the projected
duel were at once given up. The
whole party returned peaceably to
Berlin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

Good night, the day IL dead.
The myriad stars break o'erhead:
Ny love lies sleeping calmly sleeping
The brook and rill are weeping.
The birds have kissed and sung,
and fond farewell begun;
The day has die goodnight:
Night breaks rapturously bright.
od-night, q fond farewell;
Farewell. good night, farewell;
Good night my love,
Good night. the stars above
Are watching thee. farewell;
The moon In on the sea. u ball
OF silver In its splendor bright
Good night, my love, goodnight.
Far away the stars In space
Light the splendor OF thy face;
And IL catches the beam of light.
And my love bresthes good night;
1, too, see the stars pale above;
/, too, watch my life. my love;
The wind says to you goodnight,
And the Sea, my love. delight"
Good night, goodnight,
All the grasses sleeping light,
Silvery radiance over all
The opal tops of poplars tall;
Sleep, my love, till the morning break
Sleep, my love. till the birds awake;
Then good might, my love,
The sky breaks white above.
Wis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

who are pointed out to tenderfeet as
conspicuous examples of carbonate great
ness are those who have passed these
first indications of success, and who
don't know within million or two of
dollars how much they are actually
worth.-Denuer (COI) Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

Up in Leadville the term millionaire
is played out as synonym of opulence.
Wealthy men are now spoken OF in that
lively camp as five or ten millionaires, as
the case may be. A simple millionaire
is considered to be in comfortable cir
cumstances, but nothing more. The men
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

AN international exhibition is to be
held at Madrid in May, 1881. M. Coli
bert, French architect, has been re-
quested by the Spanish Government to
furnish design for the building to be
erected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28
A DoUBLE-sHELL race-Clams.

A BOYS whistle is often sucked tin.
AUTUMN tree song-"We would not
leaf always"
WHEN grapes are squeezed it makes
them w(h)ine.
FALL fashions-Coal-hol covers are
worn smooth.
A soLE-sTIRRINa misunderstanding
on the point of tack.
To AVOID taking cold-Keep your
mouth and the door shut.
No ONE objects to seeing the Indian
summer here, but out in Colorado they
say they would rather see the Indian
somewher' else.
WHEN Douglass Jerrold heard soci-
ETY. bore speaking of song that "always
carried him away" when he heard it,
Jerrold simply asked il some one pres
emit would please sing it.
How READY some men are to go to
law. So empty thing as banana skin
has caused many one to bring his suit
against the pavement. And what did
he recover? Not even his equanimity.
A Boston lady lost apocketbook con-
tanning 500, and when an honest little
fellow returned it to her she was so
grateful that she gave him a great deal
of good advice, and didn't charge him
a cent for it.
AN article is going the rounds treat
ing on the best method of putting away
potatoes. A family of about eight, in
Guiding three boys and three girls, can
/ tot 60 I'll
as is necessary.
X. HAS the best kind of reputation
as an unrivaled liar. He is so much
at home in lying" said A., speaking of
him, "that whenever by mistake he
tells the truth, he becomes confused and
troubled" "He's so great liar, said
another of KS friends, that you can't
even believe the contrary of what he
tells you"
| ROBERT BURDETTE was in Colorado
at the time of the Ute outbreak, and
briefly defines the cause as follows:
"They had endured almost everything;
were robbed and cheated; had their
lands taken from them; did not get
enough whisky, and could not steal,
because the Agents had placed every
thing too high. When they heard
was coming they said they would have
to draw the line some place, for they
would not be lectured to-"
IT is suggested that celluloid might
be used in the manufacture of false
teeth. 1t is capable of high polish, it
is hard without brittleness, and is not
exorbitantly high in price. There is
one objection, to be sure-its inAamma-
bihty. The person with celluloid teeth
would have to be very careful never to
give utterance to hot words, or even to
talk too glibly, lest the FRACTIONAL heat
should set his teeth off one after an
other. The result would be appalling.
But perhaps this very objection would
prove to be the greatest recommends
ton the celluloid could have.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

New ORLEANS is the city of perpetual
mosquitoes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Right ITime to operate in Stocks.

By recent communication with prominent
stock operators, We learn that now is ia
vorahle time to take advantage of the stock
market, by the new combination method
of Messrs. Lawrence & Co., the New York
bankers, who have been so remarkably
successful heretofore This system is
founded on correct rules of finance and is
universally approved by the shrewdest
operators. The orders of thousands of
customers are massed into one immense
capital, and operated as great whole, divi-
ding profits pro rata every month. ln
this way any customer can invest from Sic
to $4,000 with equal proportionate sue
cess, and at the same time gain all the ad-
vautages of largest capital and best skill
in manipulating the market. This firm s
new circular has two unerring rules for
success" and full explanations. $50 will
make $3.50. or per cent; $500 will re-
turn $4,000 and so on, according to the
market. Apply to Lawrence 4 Co., Ban
kers, 81 Exchange Place, New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

The Moline Water Power Co.'S case still
occupies the attention of the court and will
probably not be given to the jury before
tomorrow noon. This afternoon R. T.
McNeal, Esq, made the opening argu
ment for the Water Power Co. to be Col.
lowed by G. NJ. Osborn, Esq, on the
same side. Should night session be or
dered, VIM, Jackson, Esq. will probably
open for Waters & Furst.to be followed BY
Chas. Durham, Esq. for the Water Power
20. The case has already lasted longer
than was anticipated, every inch of de-
batable ground being stubbornIy contest
ed on either side.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
The Old Fight,

The Gazette is still stirring up
the Lyude- Haverstick- Hawley feud
and in an attempt to mollify its
remarks of yesterday makes a worse
blunder than before. That there may be
no mistake THE ARGUS wants it distinctly
understood that Capt. Haverstick has
not written q line to this paper on
the subject, and had the Gazette taken the
pains to.examine The ARGUS the differ
ence between clipping and a communi
cation would have been discovered. Capt.
Haverstick says he supports Oglesby for
secretary of war because he likes him
personally, and challenges the production
of word of censure of John B. Hawley
The Gazette (Hawley orgaul of this morn
ing says:
Capt. L. Nj. Haverstick would have us
say that he feels misrepresented in an
article 10 yesterdays Gazette. And we
cheerfully comply with his request, leav-
ing it with the reader TO form his own
opinion. The only part of the statement
made yesterday which we would modify
is that which said the Captain had written
letter to THE ARGUS. That paper re-
produced the letter written to the Chicago
Journal and followed it with comments.
The Captain further wishes it said that he
sent no dispatch to the Journal on that
or any other,subject. He forwarded the let
ter, as he says, knowing Governor Oglesby
to be worthy man and one whose appoint
ment would add strength to republican
ranks. This is a good reason in itself, but
is it sufficient to excuse the silence in ref
ereDce to Mr.. Hawley7 Wouldn't sug-
gestion of Oglesby's name have come with
better grace before that of MIR. Hawley
had been mentioned? Capt Haverstick' s
letter which he desires published is more
remarkable for what it does not contain
than for what it does.
1t is really delightful. these quarrels in
the republican camp. In fact we rather
IeDioy it gentlemen-it is such diversion
from the dull routine of the stalwart party
machinery. On with the dance, gentle
men. We rather like the music. But in
the mean time the Gazette will please
shoulder its own quarrels and not accuse
The ARGUS and Capt. Haverstick oil
hobDobbing to the same end.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
DR.. HUNTER.

The special treatment of Disease of the
Organs of Respiration embracing the
Head, Throa: and Lungs, has been prac-
ticed by DIR. ROBERT HUNTER for nearly
thirty years. His system consists of the
Inhalation OF remedies directly into the
Lungs and Air-passes, combined with
ouch tonic and Alternative treatment as the
complications of the case may REQUIRE. and
is unquestionably the most thorough conrse
OF Local and Constitutional medication ever
applied to the cure of these diseases Tts
success ls attested by thousands. His Office
is as !Oo state street-cor. of Washington
dressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

money to one Of his confdants, who gave
the woman only 5000 francs and divided
the remainder. 4l,00O francs, between
himself and fellow rogues.
Mr.. Heap, in charge of the Unite d
States dispatch to the Department of
State, announced the arrival at that pert
of Joseph T. Clark and Francis Fl. Bacon,
iD the Dorian, boat of only two tons,
from Boston. A voyage across the At
lantic in so small vessel excited great
wonder in Constantinople. They had en-
countered a great storm, in which Mr.,
Clark nearly lost bis life.
Rev, DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage occupied
the pulpit at the Islington Presbyterian
church. Colebrooke road, London, yester.
day. His congregation reached from the
steps of the altar outthrough the.door and
down the street half "a mile. Long before
be reached the church the great Ameri
can divine was lifted from the ground and
borne oyer the heads of the crowd into the
sacred desk. Such a sight has scarcely
been seen in this generation, aud never
was SO great an ovation accorded ar
American preacher in London.
Mr. Chas. Dana, the solid man of the
Sun, starts for Europe July 2. How
thieves in high places would rejoice to sea
Dana go to the bottom of the ocean anC
stay there Even Grant and Brooklyn
great preacher would join the throng O
rejoicers. Exchange.
There is young lady in town wht
can beat nearly any man in the community
shooting. She has repeatedly put bulle
shot from a small rifle through three out o
FIVE oyster cans, when thrown into the air
The youny lady is very refined, and mem
Der of one of Rockford's best families W,
want to hear of any lady in the state tina
can beat her shooting. Rockford Gazette
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Free or Cost.

Dr.. KINGS New DISCOVERY for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, Asthma.
Bronchitis, Hay Fever. etc, is given away
10 trial bottles free Of cost to the afflicted.
If you have severe cough, cold. difficulty
OF breathing, hoarseDess or any affection
of the throat or lungs by all means give
this wonderful remedy a trial. As YOU
value your existence you cannot afford to
let this opportunity pass We could not
afford and would not give this remedy
away unless we knew it would accomplish
what we claim for it. Thousands of hone
less cases have already been completely
cured by it. There is no medicine in the
world that will cure one-haIf the cases that
Dr.. KINGS New DISCOVERY will cure.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

DIAMOND. The best in the worldl
SO acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
TRADE mark as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. 4. EvoRY & Co
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P, .. Boy
5000, New York City. Sold by ali Drug.
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

We have long wanted safe and reliable
remedy for the cure of Chills aud Fever.
Quinine will cure it, but it disturbs the
head and the fever returns. Now we see
that Messrs. Wheelock, Finlay & Co. pub
fish the composition of their DR.. Z. Will
hoft's Anti-Periodic or Fever aud Ague
Tonic, which is guaranteed q specific for
the cure of Chills and Fever. Dumb Chills
and other diseases produced by malaria.
Try it. 1t can be found in every Drug
store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Doo1ey's Yeast Powder.

We believe to be healthful and nutri-
tious baking powder, combining both ex
cellence and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems,
buckwheat cakes, etc, that our folks have
ever used; and we advise all our lady
friends to give it trial. 1t has received
the public endorsement of the most emf
nent physicians, chemists and psychologists
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

The Josie came down this morning. The
Red Wing passed up last evening.
The Clyde went down to-day with raft
The Josephine will be up on Thursday.
The Chapman came down last evening
with raft and returned up the river this
morning, to get larger wheel.
The Ben Herschey and Petrol passed
down with RATS in tow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretlonF of youth, 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
T. IMAM, Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
New Grocery Store.

Mr.. Charles II. Ritter, formerly of the
Mill store, has opened a new grocery store
in his large brick building on Third
avenue, opposite the Jail building. where
he will be pleased to fill the orders of his
friends and the public generally. A large
stock of nice, fresh goods always on hand.
Mr.. Ritter has had ample experience and
will deal literally with all who favor him
with their patronage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

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 in it's line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

An exchange thinks the time will GER
tainly come when men will go flying
through the air. Aud so do we. It will
come when three or four men handle a keR
of nitro glycerine as a baggage-sma asher
handles trunk. But they will 60 flying
through the air so rapidly and in SO many
pieces that they won't enjoy the trip worth
a cent,-NoristoaU Herald.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Old Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medtord Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston. They keep only strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medfnrd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

A BAwL FROM SECOND BASE. Harry
Shafer, the second base of the Boston Club
fell and dislocated his knee-cap a little
while ago. He says that he owes his al
most immediate recovery to Giles, Lini
ment Iodide Ammonia
GILES PILLS cures Flatulency.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamph'
let. DR.. GILES,
100 West Broadway. N. Y.
Trial size 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

The unbiased opinion of some of the
most intelligent medical men in this coun-
try and Europe, support the statement
that Kidney-W ort is the grandest discov-
cry yet, for curing Kidney and liver
troubles, piles, constipation and lumbago.
1t acts on both Kidneys and bowels at the
same time and thus cleanses the whole
cuofarn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
ct Am All PLAYED Out"

is common complaint in hot weather. If
you feel SO, get a package OF Kidney
Wort and take it and you will at once feel
its tonic power. 1t keeps up the healthy
action of the Kidneys, Bowels and Liver,
and thus restores the natural life and
strength to the weary body.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

Cullom Grawls out of that double bill for
tie southern penitentiary by stating that
he signed the bills in a great hurry. This
il lame excuse for an executive officer to
make and will hardly be received by the
people as satisfactory explanation. But
then, Cullom was getting ready for that
famous Washington trip about that time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage Expresssge and Carriage
Hire and stop at Grand Union Hotel,
nearly opposite Grand Central depot $50
elegant rooms reduced to 81 and upwards
per day. European Plan, Elevator
Restaurant supplies with the best. Horse
Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to all
depots. Families can live better for less
money at Grand Union that at any other
first class hotel in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

illustrated Marriage Guide, 2GO pages, Gle N
and gilt binding, 30 cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 3 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
617 St. Charles Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Summer Suits.

J. T. Dixon, the popular cutter and
filter, has large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant styles to which he
invites the attention of the public Price
low and satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17
Cuudurango.

No use Of having the chills, no use of
headache, or any of the ills that come from
disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-wilI
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

If your liver is torpid, if your appetite
is poor, if you want your stomach thor
ouGhly c!eansed, if you cannot sleep, if you
want good digestion use DR.. Bulls Bal
timore Pills. Price only Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, let.
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns,
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Price % Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

Our VEGETABLE CURE FOR CATARRH-
For Consumption in its incipient stages, is
taken in form ola medicated the vapor di.
rect to the air cells of the lungs, the only
way to receive any benefit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-17

1t is not the Confederate Brigadlers"
who are just now worrying the Republi-
cans; but the confounded Ohio Bripa-
diers.o Generals Ewing, Rice, Steedman,
and Warner. Hurrah for the Ohio
Brigadiers. - Peoria Nat. Dem.