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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

The bankrupt stock of boots and shoes
at Mitchell & Parsons, is going off at a
lively rate, and we should not think that
the stock would hold out over thirty days
longer. Call early, if you wish to secure
good fit. Remember it is the Kelley 4
Retticker stock, and is first class every,
way. off
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

ALLAN's ANTI-FAT is the great remedy for Corpu-
lency 1t IS purely vegetable and perfectly harmess
II acts the food In the stomach, preventing It's con-
version into fat Taken according TO directions, h
win reduce q fat person from e 60 pounds q week.
In placing this remedy before the public as DOAi.
tive cure for obesity, we do 80 knowing Its ability TO
cure as attested by hundreds Of testimonials, OF
which the following rom a lady in Columbus, Ohio,
IS q sample: " Gentlemen:-Yo four Anti-Fat was duly
received. took IL according to directions and It
reduced me five pounds. was 80 elated over the
suit that Immediately sent TO ACKERMAN's drug
store for the second bottle" Another, physician,
writing for patient from Providence K. l., says,
"Four bottles have reduced her weight from l99
pounds 20 1872 pounds and there is general improve
ment In health" A gentleman writing from BOs-
ton, says; without special change or attention TO
diet two bottles OF Adams AntiFat reduced four
and one-Quarter pounds" The well-known Whole
sale Druggists SMITH, DOOLITTLE SMITH, of Bos-
ton, Mass. write follows: Allan'S Anti-Fat has
reduced a lady In our city seven pounds in three
wecks.n A gentleman in st. Louis writes: tAllan's
Anti-Fat reduced me twelve pounds in three weeks,
and altogether have lost twenty-five pounds since
commencing Its use.n Messrs. POWELL 4 PLLMPTON,
Wholesale Druggists, Of Buffalo, N. Y, write: TO
THE PROPRIETORS OF ALLAN'S ASTI-FAT: Gentle,
menThe following report is from the lady VINO used
Ann's Anti-Fat. 1T (the Anti-Fat had the desired
effect, reducing the fat from two TO hve POUNDS a
week until had lost Twenty-Five pounds. nope
never TO regain what have lost" Ant-taJ IS an
unexcelled blood-puri1er 1t promotes digestion,
curing dyspepsia, and is also potent remedy Tor
rheumatism. Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on Obes-
tty sent receipt of stamp.
BoTANiC MEDICINE CO., PRoP'Es, Buffalo, ny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

Easy expectoration. increased power of the
Lungs, and the subsistence OF irritation,
manifest from cessation Of cough and the
enjoyment of rest, are the rewards upon
taking Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, by all con-
sumptive patients. Price Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
a GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and IN
disCretons 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. JOSEPH
T. INaAE, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

For RENT--A front room on second
floor, suitable for a young man; or two
rooms with use of kitchen to small family.
Those who fear God and work righteous
ness" preferred. Enquire at this office,
or at No. 1909 2nd Avenue, opposite Union
Square.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
Tailoring,

II. Wendt, the tailor over Rosenfeld' e
store, opposite the Rock Island House, who
has been ill for six weeks, has reopened bis
shop, and is prepared to fill orders in the
latest and best styles, with promptness, at
low prices. I-l4t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

The diseases of Babyhood are so rapidly
weakening that the quickest means should
be used to check them. DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrupis the unfaiIing remedy for these
complaints. Price % cents:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
Lecture.

Rev S. j. Keith will deliver his lecture
on The Wonders of the Orient" at the
Baptist church OF Monday evening, max
ing the fourth lecture in the course.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
POOR THING.

We pity that much abused organ, theIliver. 1t is
abused and held responsible Tor every little ache
and pain. 1t is made to daddy nearly all diseases
unwise and unsafe. Let the liver rest. 1t is all o.
Il. Use no strong medicines. Keep your bowels
open now and then by the Use Of mild and
simple remedies, those which are pleas
ant and harmless. Such remedy is
Baily's saline Aperient, which is a pleasant
cooling and effectual purgative, and eferyesces
like soda water. 1t is sold at one-half the usual
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

Store Your Stoves for the Summer
| am now prepared to store heating
stoves for midsummer, where they will not
become broken, rusty or damaged. Leave
orders at my store. Star Block.
3ldmWf2w FRED HASs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
AN1ICUNcELENT9,
Read DIR. Lauoix's card, Confidential.
Esad the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers TO pay 500 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
'ROCK IN THE R.OAn,

During our peregrinations through life many are
heard TO exclaim, Rock in the Road" In other
words an impediment presents itself. the wheels Of
time are retarded, his onward march is prevented
and as bis TIME Is very valuable to his family he
IN haste TO clear the road of this great rock
which detains him. This rock is nothing more
nor less than q case of chiIls, which stops him
from his daily work by which his family is sup
ported: But friend passes along and tells him
to send to the nearest store and get one bottle of
Days Ague Tonic and use it, and .he will never
have another ''reck in the road IS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

Hats, caps, and gents furnishings.
Assortment large. cheap for cash at Henry
Regensburger' s, Rock Island, I'll. t&f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
The weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
TAN 3a7 above sero 12P. N 400 above zero
% NJ. 336 - T. N. 49, "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

All diseases arising from disordered
stomach yield at once to Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic. @. Tegeler & Co., Wholesale
agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excoriations Immediate
ly. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at M,
G. Mills, dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

We are indebted to Col Flagler commandant al
Rock Island Arsenal, for the following:
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL Ill
Week ending April 3, , pm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

For Lace Braids, Thread aRd Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

They all go to Champions for wall pa
per.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
Clip! Clip! Clip!

Where did you get that handsome pa
PERI At Cram pton's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression:
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVeF-work,
intersections or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. rs
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency ,imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, S1.00 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, N y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
95 CENTSI

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
"a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

Pozzoni's Nedicated Complexion Pow
der:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04
Remember

Have you seen Crampton's new stock of
wall paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

OFFICE OF "THE WORLDLY
No. 35 PARK Row, NEW YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-04

had twelve strokes of paralysis. NY leg arEl,
and tougue were useless; was obliged to use ca
theter every day. DIR. Giles Liniment Iodide of
Ammonia has cured me. Will answer any inqui
ries so that all afflicted may know Of it.-JoHN AP
PRLL, North Branford, Conn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29

tcctivc was prowling around there evi-
IDENTIFY "spotting" some one.
"lf he'll only give me twenty five min
utcs to finish my breakfast, he can take nc
and be hangcd!" answered the man, and
his arms worked faster than ever.
Mrs. Magruder was corncrcd. She laid
his money and asked him for the sake of
her poor orphans to move on and leave her
at least one fried cake rs business foun-
dation. lie paused with his, cup held out
for the seventh time, and perhaps some
thing in her fearful lock reminded him of
his poor dead mother, for he said:
"Wcll, | am only human, and admit
that my heart is tender l don't like to
break off in the middle Of my breakfast,
but l'll take the money and move on for
your childrcn's sake"
lie got up, looking just as much like a
lath as when he sat down, and when he
was out Of sight Mrs. Magrudcr turned to
the dcsolatc ruins and groancd out:
"Plf take my solemn oath if 81 would
make me good for this, and must tell my
husband that l fitted out schooner on
trust"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
Measuring Daylight.

1t is greatly to be desired that a good and
simple method may be found Of recording
and measuring with some accuracy the var
ations of daylight throughout the day.
This would render the weather record more
complete and ii has an important special
bearing on plant physiology. An attempt
OF the kind has lately been made by Ger
man, Herr Krcuscr, who has had made for
him, by Licbcrtz, IN Bonn, an apparatus
with the following arrangement 1t con-
sists of drum fixed with its axis in the
plane of the meridian, and adjustable so as
to be at right angles to the suns rays This
drum has its border divided into twcn-
ty-four hours, twelve noon and twelve mid
night being in the meridian plane. A strip
of paper, scnstizcd with solution of bichro-
mate OF potassium and having divisions
which correspond to those on the drum, is
placed round this A second drum closely
surrounds the first, and is turned by clock
work from which it can be dctachctD once
IN twcnty-four hours in the direction of the
suns apparent course. The second drum
has slit for admitting light to the paper
its width is such that any point on the pa
per is exposed twenty seconds as the slit
passes over. The whole apparatus is placed
in the open air under an open glass bell lar.
lls arrangement gives llltle trouble the
paper strip has merely to be placed in its
right position at night or under artificial
shade (to avoid coloration), n,.d the outer
drum slid over and 80 attached to the rota-
ting axis that the 'insulation slit" is op-
positc the hour then present. The slit then
begins to move round the inner drum CORE
spondingy to the suns course. The i'm
pressed slip, when removed in the evening,
may be ''ixed' by shortly dipping in water
and drying between blotting paper, or it
may not, being quickly read it shows u
mostly continuous succession of bands of
various shades of black, or rather brown.
For comparison, Herr Krcuslcr made scale
OF 10 degrees of darllcning, exposing strips
of the paper given time under different
angles of incidence of light. Bands of the
experimental strip that appear homogeneous
arc now measured with reference to breadth
(minutcs and scconds) and intensity, (by
comparison with the scalc), and the sum of
the products of these quantities is taken rs
measure of the action of light rays falling
on the instrument in a given time. The
results arc considered highly satisfactory.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
A Custer City Cocktail.

A returned miner from the Black
Hills arrived In Chicago, recently and
went to q saloon and asked for some of
the best whisky III the house, and when
1t was served to him spat 1t out with
mutterable loathing' and said, 81 call
ed for whisky young man, mcbbe you
didn't hear mc?" The barkeeper said
that he had heard him and he had given
him whisky. The gentleman from
Deadwood proceeded with more dead
ly calmncss, tho his hand instlnctive-
ly sought his hip pocket. "l called for
the best whisky in the house, young
man mcbbe you didn't catch the full
significance Of my language?" Now,
many another barkcepcr under similar
circumstances would have resented the
insinuation as to his liquor by pouring
it into the sink, and saying, "You
don't know good whisky when you see
t." or words to that effect, or have
offered the man $500 if lie could find as
good whisky as that anywhere on the
fOotstool, or in any manner not herein
specified have had the man from the
ol"Sh 1Ali'o W Via" Ills IcFOlFCI OI
hurl a chair through the mirror. But
this barkeeper was man of quite an
other sort, so hc said, kindly 81 beg
your pardon, Captain SO many people
come around that don't know what
whisky is, but might have seen with
half All eye that you knew the differ
cnce." SO he urbancly but hurrictlly
mixed in bottle somo alcohol, kept
for cleaning the mirror and spirits of
turpentine and Jamaica ginger, and
Perry Davls' painkiller, and when the
stranger sand Yes" in reply to his
question whether he liked some bitters
In 1t, shook half d gill Of pepper sauce
into tumbler and pushed the bottle
toward him. The stranger filled q
heaping tumbler and passed it off, and
when he had recovered his breath said
to the barkecpor. "Young man, that's
the whisky. haven't tasted moth ing
like that since l left Custer City two
weeks ago. That's real genuine liquor
kinder cross between circular saw
and a wildcat. That takes hold quick
and holds on long. Just you go to
Dcadwood and open a saloon with that
whisky, and you might charge an
ounce. a glass for it, and people
wouldn't kick. So long; take this in
remembrance Of me-" and pressing an
$500 nugget upon the barkeeper, he
was gone.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
An Intelligent Horse.

One day my brother was out driving
in the country, when stranger stop
ped him by exclaiming:
''Hallol that used to be my horse 10
"Guess not" replied my brother, 81
bought her at a livery stable and they
told me she came from Boston,"
"H'm! what do you call her9 ?" the
man asked. My brother answered that
she was sold to him under the name OF
"Pink" Said the Stranger:
"Hol That isn't her name" Then
suddenly he cried out sharply, "Nellyp
Quick as flash the mare prlcked up
her cars and looked around. Stepping
in front of her, the man said:
"Nelly, shake hands,"
Up came the mares right hoof for
him to take. "Now give us the other
hand, Nelly" and she raised the left
forefoot. Then said tho smiling man
"Therel dye suppose that want my
horse?"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
Atmospheric Pressure.

One Of che most remarkable inven-
tions of the times is now being per-
fected and experimental upon by AL
fred Wilkin. For several months Mr..
Wilkin has been trying to study out
some more speedy and economical
method Of elcvating grain IN bulk than
any now in use. The results rs already
shown by his yet imperfect model, arc
astonishing, and promise to work al
most revolution in the grain.carry-
ing trade. Tho principal male use in
this curious little machine is simply
that of atmospheric pressure, or the
exhaust process which has lately hcen
applied with such wonderful success
in the great Westinghouse atmosphere
lc brakes. The model which Mr.. Will
kin has used SO far is small air pump
rather rudcly constructed, yet answer
ing for all practical purposes at pres
cnt. Connected with tho pump is a
one inch tin pipe, syphon shaped and
at the elbow or top (some three feet
above the pump is cylinder some
what larger than the pipe and connect
ing both parts Of it. Inside OF this is
sp'allcr perforated cylinder, while at
the lower end of it Is valve through
which the grain drops out. The other
arm of the syphon is extended down
into the grain pile. When tho machine
was first ready to be started some
wheat was put in common envelope
box to represent the car or vessel, and
the grain was sucked up at a rate that
was perfectly astonishing. AS some
one remarked, cat this rate the COM
plete machine would draw the insidcs
out Of a vessel in less than no time"
This was making an elevation of about
five feet, and some who viewed the re-
markable effects of the crude air pump
reasoned that 1t would ne possible to
raise grain only about thirty-two feet
or as high rs the air would ustain a
column of water. But without argu-
ing the case, Mr.. Wilkin quietly had
lot of sectional pipe made and planting
his machine in tho third story of the
custom house, forty feet from the
ground had the satisfaction Of seeing it
take up the wheat and corn ont of the
box placed on the ground as easily as
the whirlwind would take up the dust
from the dust from the road. The next
step was to place the air pump in the
fourth story, over fifty feet from the
ground, where tho result was similar.
The only drawbacks were the mechan-
ical defects in his appliances. This
settles the question about raising grain
to great heights by atmospheric pres
sure. The rcciprocating pump will be
supplantcd in practice by powerful
blowers. which, with their continuous
action, will exhaust the air 80 rapidly
the manufacturers think, that an eight
inch pipe will give all the pressure ask
ed for by the inventor.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
II WILL BE TRUE"

The frosh eroon foliage trembled Ger
A picture purely sweet,
A blue-eyed maiden in tho fore,
Hor lover at her feet.
The brooklet glimmerod just below,
And listened to their love
And summer spread DER all glow
Rejecting heaven above.
The maiden whispered I will b O true,
Her oyos volod by her hair,
lie answered, "By tho heaven 30 blu,
will be truo, l swear"
The lover sailed across the sea,
How sad it WAS to part,
She whispered He'll be trno to NO."
But only to her heart.
For hours eho'd gazo out o'or the main,
And through hor veins there thrilled
A wealth of love akin to pain
Her heart with hope WAS filed.
Tho maiden whispered, "lll bo true,
And smoothod her golden hair,
'By endless sea, the heavens so blue
/ will . true swear"
The red sun setting DER the snow,
A sad life picture secs,
Tho maiden weary is to go.
And tears arc in tho breeze.
ooh mother, when he comes. please SAY
That forgive him all.
And once moro, darling, listen, prey,
hear our fathers call,
She dying murmured. I've been true
And will be happy there
Oh! mothor, all is heavenly blue,
And'I am free from caro-"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
Poor CharIOtta's New Homo.

Some interesting historical rccollections
arc associated with the chateau of Bouck-
quite, near Grimberghe, lately purchased
from Count de Beaufort by the King Of tho
3elgians rs a residence of the unhappy
Empress Charlotte. Boukoute, as it should
be pronounced, dates from the twelfth CEN
tury. At that time it was castle, strong
ly fortified by the Dukes de Brabant to de-
fcnd themselves against the Counts of
Grimberghc. About 1886, Count Louis dc
Male, who had difficulties, not only with
the English, but with the French, took re-
fuge there. Recently the remnants of ar
rows and lanccs have been found on the
estate, and they probably date from that
period. Later, the castle was occupied by
Evcrard dc Ia Mark, brother of the Wild
Boar of Ardcnncs, from whose hands it
passed to the family of Arcmberg. In 1890
the Hautcvillcs bought it, and the Beau
forts, who have just sold it to King Leo
pold, have only owned it since 1880. 1t
was formerly a very strong fortress, sur
rounded by five moats, which projected
each other, and were crossed by bridge of
extraordinary length. In 1860 the castle
was still a large square, fianked. by five
towers; but the latter, with tho moats,
have now disappeared. Tho most ancient
part OF the structure is the donjon, which
dates from the twelfth century. 1t is three
stories in height, each being occupied by
only one apartment. The adjacent wing
was constructed to harmonizc with the rest
of the building. The interior is a veritablc
museum, which will remain in its present
state In the dining-room the chimney
piece, which Is very large, Is surmountcd
by statues of Godfrey of Bouilon, Philip
the Good, the Duke Of Burgundy, and
Godfrey the Bearded, who is supposed to
have founded the manor. Near the prin-
cipal drawing room is small chapel dedi-
! Gated to. St. George. THIS staincd-glass
windows represent the Dukes Of Burgundy,
the Emperor Macmillan l., Charles ",
Philip H., Albert and Isabella. The park
contains over 800 acres. The work to pre-
pare the chateau to receive the Princess Is
being pushed forward rapidly, and she
will take upher residence there Immediately
after the return Of the King and Queen
from England
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
Profit, @1,2OO.

"To sum 1t up, six long years Of bed
ridden sickness, costing 5000 per year,
total, 81 1,200-all OF this expense was
stopped by three bottles Of Hop Bitters
taken by my wife. She has done her
own houscwork for year since, with
out the loss of dsy, and I want every
body to know 1t, for their benefit"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29
III kill that old idiot yet, If get Il

"Iou recovered, though 2"
eyes; and the next day Partridge
said lie must have Il east of that noble
bump at all hazards. Said he wanted
1t to illustrate his annual address be-
fore the Philosophical Society. SO,
like the incredible ass that am, |
yielded. lie put me down on the sofa,
plugged my nose with quills, and then
daubcd some kind of white mud over
my face. stood it patiently until the
stuff hardened, and then the old man
took the mold off. About an hour lat
ter he had bust OF me, without hair,
and with bulge on one side that looks
like cantaloupc skcwcrcd on Il water
melon. lie has IL on his table now,
with busts Of murdcrers, pirates, pick
dockcts and paupcrs."
"4ou got his daughter, though?'
''That's what | was coming to. AZ
ter he had finished the bust, l thought
I'd done about enough, and so asked
him plumply if could have her. And
do you know what that Oeastly buca-
nccr said? Actually rose up and said
that Sally was engaged to Jim Dun
can, and that the announcement would
be made on Tuesday Laid me right
out! That girl had gone back on me,
fair and square! And 50 here am. |
bought wig ami went Off to hide my
misery"
Then Simpson said good morning
and left. 1t struck ne that his case was
rather hard, taking it altogether.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-04-29

AN old married couple live at Wes-
ton, Conn. They are Mr.. Zalmon
Sturgea, who Is 08 years of age, and
Ann, his wife, who Is now In her Oath
year,