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The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

thelight of your wisdom abroad in
 the world, but don't dazzle the people
 with it. And don't imagine thing so simple because you say so. Don't
 be too sorry for your father, because
 he knows so much less than you do;
 remember the reply of Dr. Wayland
 toithe student of Browns University,
 wllo said it was an easy thing to
 make proverbs such as Solomon
 wrote: Make a few" tcrsely re-
 piled the old man. And we never
 heard that the young man made any
 N ot more than two or three anyhow
 Tue world has great need of young
 men, but no greater need than the
 young men have of it. You clothes fie you better than your fathers fit
 him; they cost more money; they are more stylish your moustache is heater; the cut of your hair is better, ter, and y691. are prettier-oh, far prettier than pa. But young man, the old man gets the biggest salary, and his homely, serambling signature on the business end of, check will drain more money out of the bank in five minutes than you could get out with a ream of paper and a copper plate signature in six months. Young men are useful son, and they are ornamental, and we all \lOve them and we couldn't engineer a picnic successfully without them. But they are nc novelties, son. Oh, no, noth- ing of the kind They have been here before. Don't be so modest as to shut your self clear out, but don't ! be so fresh you will have to be put awayin the cool to keep from spelling. ! Don't be afraid that your merit will | not be discovered. People all over the world are hunting for you, and if | you are worth finding, they wiN find i yor. A diamond isn't so easily found as quartz pebble, but people search for it all the more intently.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30
ADgERSITY.
A Vail from the Orange Groves
 of California.

The Los Angeles Commercial thus
 walls over the prospects of that city
 During the past three years prop
 erty has been receding in value until
 it has come painfully near zero. Real
 estate is practically unstable. And
 yet the assessment roll has not only
 maintained its old-time figures, but
 this year increased several hundred
 thousand dollars. There a-e few
 pieces of property in the county that
 can be sold for anything like their
 assessed value. This may be what is termed equal and uniform, but is
 none the less onerous and unjust.
 There is q gross wrong somewhere. We present the curious anomally of people taxing itself to death and
 fer hat2 Not for any public i'm
 provement or object of utility. Streets
 sewers and irrigation works are con
 structed, art the latter maintained at the expense of property holders, ir- respective of taxes. The latter seems to be almost wholly for the mainten- ance of a cumbersome governmental machinery, which we might be better without than with. Some of our tax payers already urge in the coming election to subordinate every other consideration, and vote only for such mon to represent us in the Legisla
 ture as will pledge themselves to ob- tain an abrogation of cur city char ter, and relegate Us 10 township status, with Board of Trustees who shall be paid fairly for their services, and under whose management attor- neys, collectors, assessors, clerks, auditors, treasurer, horde of police men, an army of zanjeros. and tide walters, whose number is legion, can be largely dispensed with. Our elaborate city government is entirely unnecessary. It is excusabie in flush times, but is suicidal under the conditi ns of the present. It is but question of time, when we may collectively as many are now in- i dividually, become totally bankrupt. Every day the tension is increased. The wolf is approaching our doors. No business is paying; no sert cf property is in demand and no money is to be had. And yet the Tax Col ! lector is ubiquitous. The proprietor | of acres, the merchant, the manufac- ! turer or proprietor of any industry is throttled month by month, year by i year, by the collection of taxes and l ccnses that are exaeted fiom him, | without any regard as to ability to nay, and his property is swept away i from him as penalty his unavoid- l able impecuniousness.
 How mu h longer our citizens can I stand this has ceased to be problem atical. This year will close down upon more ruin than has ever yet | afflicted our community. We have borne up u. der bank failures and 1 small -pox, drsstshts and constitutions but there is limit. Ths tax-gather will this year p~nctuate it. Fortu- nate is the man who can bridge it with safety.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

THE MINERAL RESOURCES
 The mineral resources of Arizona are simply wonderful. From one end of the Territory to the other its mountains contain either gold, silver CT copper. Almost every elevation within it's boundaries is spangled with cr5l 5lppings of precious metals, Every liver in Arizona meanders along and over aurifcrous sands, and upon every desert waste may be seen the glittering metalliferous parti- clnS
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

We hereby notify our friends and the public generally that from this time forth we will cease to sell for credit on. any terms whatever. We are aware that in order to do this we will have to sell cheaper than our neigh bors, and we are prepared to do so. As we are building we are very much pressed for cash, and therefore it will be better for us to sell for cost than to sell on ever so short a time, no matter how good the buyer. The facts ip the case are just these: It is a necessity with us to have our goods or to have the wherewith to buy more. Of course we do not expect to do so much business, but we are de- termined to do what we can.
 Our Lumber Yard is now full and nearly com plete.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30
THE BALDWIN.

TTNhe Leading Hotel of San Francisco and | the most elegantly appointed hotel in the world over S1.r00 COG having been ex- pended by Mir. Baldwin in it's construction and furnishing Headquarters army and navy. Special accom- modations for families and large parties. Prices the same as at other firs-class hotels. B to s5 per day. Special contracts will be made for perma- nent boarders- The hotel coaches and car riages in waiting at all boats and railway depots-. Rooms can be reserved before arrival by telegraphing the Baldwin.
 A. MACABEE. Business Manager
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

To. the poor Indian, his mahala, pappooses, his sisters and his cousins and his aunts, are all in town. The reason is obvious-this is watermelon season. The Indians capacity for wa.ermelons is on par with that of a bott5mless barrel for holding wate. The oldest inhabitant never yet saw him loaded p.-.Sacramento Bee.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30
Advice to a Young Kan.

Remember, son, that the world is older than you arc. by several years that for thousands of years it has been so full of smarter and better young nacn than yourself that their feet stuck out of the dormer windows that when they died the old globe went whirling on, and not one man in ten million went to the funeral or even heard of his death. Be as smart as you can of course. Know as much
 syou can without blowing the pack Inn. a-,A nf r-n,,r o,-li-,.lor hrnL si,oet
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

Miss Augusta Stevens, of Ventura county, California, has been nominat- ed for County Superintendent of Pub lie Schools.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30
Honey for the Ladies,

Fashionable dressmakers are cut ting their latest dresses with the old fashioned round waist, the skirt heing .nerfectly plain.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

One hundred al four a,zEsrs Ee ceiveh from thirsY-eigAs PariaAsA The weather during sAe RcaiA AHa been very dry as compared wilA 1azs year. It has been more favoraA1s t.r cultivatioa, enabling planters ra svt their crup well wO-ke6- Th-re AnR been 8 slight decrease ia screase sllce last eport owing to drOu<A and seHz- cire of labor. Stands are rsp1rc.d good lexcept In bottom laz1A TAe plant is small but f0ralag an4 bloorhing well It's present cendlEie~ is gohd and clean and eo@Parss wi.A last Hesr favorably- Many ea2PlAla of li3e and loeus.s. and there s Kea- eral domplaint of drought many par ishc5 reporting no raia for six ss eight we~ks- The crop is barkwar4 in growth. blooming .aa forming presnsrssxely and ab0at sSo weeka later than hss<
 NIssrssrrFf-
 One hunired and tu&snsy-=iEAt ssr ports from thirty-thres( conaaa~. s4 the average date Of Je-e SA 4.e weather has been very f2rerz~s,r ,r cultivation. more SC than a1EiAk tAa same period of last year. TArEe A..r. been no material change la arreaS~ Stands are generally rcpor1cd gsne,1. Plants are blOOzing and fa-al.x well. Conditions good Oa sAe whslls better than last yesr. b-s tAe ptszs e smaller and from ten to tsn-ereu days later. A number of cezplzln.s were made of cold nigAss h tAc aar1y part of June impeding sAe g-ows2 os plants. and the weather ss eo1apenzar1 of as having been soo d-y-
 ARxASs-AS
 Sixty-nine rsnlits fro2 s<easy-sz. en counties of the average dAas ef June 90. The weSthsr Ga-ieS Ae month of June was, With few cneua. iions. very dry ~itA cod alSAes and in comparison so the sane perso~1 1A-e year. decidedly uaO-e favo-.ese Gee cultivation. owing co lhe ezcrsssss rains last year TAs-e has essz a slight decrease in acrcaS~ s1zcs A4sr report. owing 10 sceceszies arossAr Stands are rspasse1 god The nsazs is small. but foraaiaS s>1 os~o2h.e well. Tue present eondf1Scn ef tAe crop Is clean. free fFSz Srsns sl.a weeds and is Enore fararnAle eAaA on ,his period las, year, Rlia- ii- vsrr- mach needed lhronghena tAn Semer msny repOrtias no Taia tsE slx r. eight weeks The erap is tre@ nsa to fourteen days later tA-n t.se y~-z,
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30
COTTON CROP
Condition esessits tsi0n of the Staple
 the South.
Acreage and Crop the Sane as
 Last Year.
Reports from Eight Prin-
 cipai States

The following ls the eostoa erco report of the Mobile Coss0n k1r change for July sth;
 ALABAsGA-
 Eighty-shree letters have heea re ceiVed from f0rtysevea eountars. The weather since June 1st is repore. ed as having been dry and geaer.1iE favorable in all the counties sxceps Clabourne and Faycste and as eorae pared with last year Is uaoze faver- able in twensy-six counties. eeaasly s.a in eleven and less so ia tea. Therz is no change in seresgc. wAicA s same as when last rsporsaA stands are fair tO good and ts@ p forming and blO0zning, TAe ped condition of the crop is good. as compared with lsss var gac> better, with the exception of bend ' week to ten days later.
 N1SszssEPFL
 Thirty-One letters hare heea -s- ceived from eighteen casnss-s- TA@ weather siace June has hes1 taser> able for the growth 0s tAa planr2 as compared with lzss year ia rrpo-sr ed as having been 1ore fAFarnhls Ia all counties except Nu1ra-- NJ changein acreage. The Slaa1s Ara fair 10 good, and ths plant fsrniax and blooming well The PrcseHs condition Of the crop tS god a.4 compares favor=hiy with lase y~aR lejih the exception oS being a week s< ten Garss ,laters
 The following is tAs repc-t ot t2= Norfolk Cotton ESehsaSss
 VIRGINIA AND SeErH eAsnaca
 Tweniy-eight replies f-o@ smeasS counties in Kirgiais and So-sA Cs-- olina have been. received. Twelve report the weather ia Ju.s rrry dry and cold; sixteen separs is Rs A.- TwensS-fonr rssor< A. weather as more favorable in Jana than last year, and fur nee 50 e.Vp~. able. There has beea no incr~ana nor decrease in lands Plaatrd sl.cs last report Stands are genegally god and forming well, hut rs1rAsr sazly for blooms The eondissoa sE tAe crop is considered soed and is hesr-e than at saiShne sAst year. Lice ara in three eouatiez
 The New QrleRns Ccs,oa ExcAanxa
The Phoenix herald., 1879-07-30

The Republicans of Kern county, have placed in nominatioz. Mrs. Dora sIussgi siis,S.. Superintendent of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
june II, 1879 token of friendship and

June IL, 1879 token of friendship and
esteem"
The exercises over, nearly all repaired to
supper, where toasts were IN order.
THE ToAsTs.
Following the supper were number OF
toasts, with responses as follows:
Illinois: the Empire state of the West,
whose sons were foremost in council and
field during the days of peril-Adjutant
General billiard.
Illinois National Guard. the right arm
of the Republic in dangers hour-Brlga-
der General Breeze.
The Fourteenth Battalion, Illinois Ma
tionaI Guard-Col. D. 0. Reid.
The Ladies; Life ia worth nothing
without them-Capt. Haverstick.
The New Recruit-Capt. W G. Ben
nett, Moline Guards.
After supper the Misses Parker read
some fine selections in the room on the
third floor aud were applauded. They
read finely.
The Abt Quartette sang some OF thel
best pieces and dancing was again IN order
The festivities were kept up to late hour
audit is not overstating it to say that the en-
tertainment by the Rodman Rifles was tn
finest social event ever given in Rock Isl
and.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12

Great excitment prevails at Dixon
oyer an attempt to outrage the person OF
the wife OF Rev. James Morris, Presby-
terrain minister, By Clark +. Henry, u well
known and heretofore highly esteemed cit
izan. Mrs Morris had called at the house
or Henry during the absence Of the fam.
ily,and soon after her arrival Henry made
improper proposals to her, which she in.
dignantly refused, after which he ATTEMPT
ed TO violate her person. Henry has not
yet been arrested.
We clip the above from the Chicago
Times. The same has appeared in many
other papers. There is no truth in il
whatever There are no parties in Dixon
by the names given. If the item is true
1t has by some error been wrongly located
-Diron Saua.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
4 Wonderful Disoauarr-

For the speedy cure of Consumption
and all diseases that lead to 1t, such as
stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds, Bron-
chitus, Hay Fever, Asthma, pain in the
side and chest, dry hacking cough, tickling
in the throat, Hoarseness, Sore Throat and
all chronic or lingering diseases of the
throat and lungs, Dr. KINGS New DIS
CovERY has no equal and has established
for itself world wide reputation. Many
leading physicians recommend and use it
in their practice. The formula from
which it is highly recommended by all
medical journals. The clergy and the
press have complimented it in the most
glowing terms. Go to your druggist and
get trial bottle free of cost or a regular
size for $l.00. For sale by G. Speidel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12

AN AUTHORITY ON BLACK EYE. -Har-
~ Hill, the famous Sport" is said 70
know more about black eyes than the
brightest brunette in America. He has
given and taken thousands in his time, and
he says that the only thing which will re-
move them within twelve hours is Giles
Liniment Iodide Ammonia.
GILES PILLS cures Constipation.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamph-
let. DR.. GILES,
100 West Broadway. N. Y.
Trial size % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12

We have long wanted a safe and reliable
remedy for the cure of Chills aud Fever.
Quinlne will cure it, but it disturbs the
head and the fever returns. Now we see
that Messrs. Wheelock, Finlay & Co. pub
llsh the composition of their DR.. Z, Will
hoft,s Anti-Periodic or Fever and Ague
Tonic, which is guaranteed q specific for
the cure OF Chills and Fever, Dumb CbiIls
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, 1879-06-12
Obituary,

We learn. just as we are going to press,
that Mrs. Henderson, wife of VIM. Hen
derson, of the Northern Line Packet, and
an old resident Of Rock Island, died at
o'clock to-day. She has been sick for two
months, and her death although a severe
blow to her friends, was not altogether IN
expected. Due notice will be given of the
funeral.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
Personal.

Rev. 7. l. Holcomb has been invited to
preach at Trinity church. Chicago, on
Sunday next, which be has accepted. This
is high mark of appreciation of Mr.. Hol
combe's talent. He goes from Chicago tc
st, Paul to visit his mother, and from
there will go to indianapolis where he viii
preach at the Cathedral in that city
Mrs. HoIcombe will sing in the choir oil
the Puritan church, Chicago, for o few
months. Mr.. and Mrs. Holcombe have q
host of warm friends in Rock Island who
will be pleased to hear Of their welfare.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
The River.

The Tiber passed up, also the Ben Her
schey. The Belle of Lacrosse, came up
this afternoon
The Silas Wright with raft in tow passed
down, and tho Tu-lu-lu, Capt BromI ey
from Andalusia came up with barge.
The Josie, of the Diamond 10 line will
be up on Saturday. The Imperial is due
down.
River falling.
The Tu-lu-lu is on the props near the
round house, stuck and was not off at time
of going to press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12

This afternoon about 3:l5 O'Clock boy
named Petit, a grandson of Mrs. Walch,
while bathing in the river near the foot
of 9th street, got beyond his depth and
was drowned before assistance could be
rendered. He was hauled out just as he
was sinking for the fourth time and taken
to his home on 9th street between 4th and
5th avenue by Officer Atkinson and DR..
Gault summoned, but he was beyond hui
man aid He was about Is years Of age.
Coroner Morris was notified.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
claland Co.

Happening to drop in at Cleland q Cos.
marble works the other day the writer was
pleased to note the evidence of prosperity
attending this enterprising firm. 1t used
to be in order to go to Davenport or CHI
cago for monumental work, but now 1t Is
unnecessary. This firm has done some
very fine work, for persons IN this city and
in Henry and Mercer counties some of
which is particularly worthy of mention.
The finest and largest monument ever
erected in this city is that now being
manufacted for the late Mrs. Goldsmith.
It is marvel of beauty, magnificent in its
grandeur and finished in an artistic and
| fsultless manner. It is made of Concord
grey granite and is % feet inches high.
There are three bases, aggregating 3 feet
inchesin height, with a die and cap 5 feet,
s inches on which rests the spire Is feet
high. 1t is a foe monument, the finest
ever made in Rock Island.
Next is the monument to Ira Weather
head, which is also Of Concord granite and
is Is feet high. 1t is very neat, nothing
fancy, but elegantly plain and will ftly
mark the place of worthy, generous man,
whose many virtues were known to all.
Then comes the family monument for
John Liston. This is made Of marble
with finished granite column and is ID
feet high. It is fine piece of work,
Also may be named the monument for
the family lot Of John Warnock, of Rural,
made OF marble, II feet high, very finely
flushed and tastefully modelled.
There are ether monuments finished OF
il course of erection which are handsome
] and speaks wall for the skill of the Messrs
UleIand & Co. Among the pieces of WORK
may be nameC-the monument for AGror
; Block; very handsome one for the late
D Chas. Gray. There are a number of othe
fine monuments to be made by this firm
D which we forbear to mention at this time
: but will when completed. 1t is gratifying
, to note the success Of Cleland & Co, not
only ss Rock Island firm but because
each aud all Of the gentlemen composing
the firm are skilled artisans and deserve
: all the success theg can achieve. TIL
ARGUS hopes to H. abi, to note other con
tracts for this firm: at an early day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
poo1ev,s Yeast Powder

We believe to be healthful aud 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 a trial. II has received
the public endorsement of the most 'emi-
nent physicians, chemists and psychologists
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
i GH1l

Tho mer,Oers Of the entertainment com
mittee Ct the Athletic club, wish to give a
public expression of their sincere thanks
to their many friends who aided in pre-
pairing aud bringing to a successful car
rying out the concert in Harper's Opera
House. They feel NEST grateful to the
ladies and gentlemen, who gave their kind
services in the concert; to THE ARGUS,
Uneon and Gazette for their friendly and
gratuituous aid; and to Messrs Hull and
Luken, and " j. Kerr FOR the carriages,
which they placed at their disposal
1t is but fitting TO state, that almost
without an exception every one, whose aid
was asked, gave it in every waywithin their
power.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
For THE ATHLETIC CLUB,
RAPIDS CITY, III, June II, 1879.


Editor Argus;
The coal prospectors who have been
sinking shaft for the LIE Claire Coal Co.,
two miles below lie Claire, Iowa, reported
last night that they had struck vein of
coal about four or FIVE feet thick, but
owing to the lateness of the hour did not
go clear through. Samples of the product
have been shown aud various opinions
passed, and should it be true report, the
fortunate owners, said to be principally
Lo Claire and Port Byron parties. have a
big thing
Coal has been reported discovered on
that side several times, and genuine arti-
Gle will be a big send off for them.
We will report further Investigations.
40 -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
Cundurango.

No use of having the ohills, no use of
headache, or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old aud reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn casa-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person Try it aud be satisfied,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
Rucklen.a Arnioa salua

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 rs Cents per box. For sale by G.
lSPEDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced By Indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
IN Ss>S sSAi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage
Hire and stop at Grand Union Hotel,
nearly opposite Grand Central depot. $50
elegant rooms reduced to ST 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, 1879-06-12

Frank Niller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade 10 its line. dit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 2e0 pages, clceh
and gilt binding, 50 cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman.
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents--securelv
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
Gil st. Charles Street. st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-12
Old Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medtord Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston. They keep only a strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford.