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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-02
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.
Cotton.

No kilograms from any point to-day,
on account of the national election,
caused a quiet cotton market here.
Sales yesterday were 1850 bales; to
exporters, 2l5O; to spinners, 1850, and
to spectators, 50 bales, closing quiet
and at unchanged prices, as follows;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-02

Liberty (Miss.l Herald.
On Monday, the 18th inst, we wit
messed the sale of a bale Of extra fine
cotton, which was raised by Miss Fan
ME Hoff, from three quarters of an
acre of land, and there is yet some cot
ton to pick from the patch.
This young lady cultivated
and picked the cotton, without its
interference with her domestic affairs,
and we are pleased to see her reward
ed by the highest price paid for any
cotton sold in the Centerville
market on that day. Miss Hoff was
born and raised in Amite county, and
is connected with some of the best
families in the county, and we hope to
sec her connected with some other
family occupying as high a place in
the community as that occupied by
herself. Ye single young gentlemen
make haste to make her acquaintance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-02

Samuel Hawthorne, who killed
McGec at Vicksburg in September,
has been sentenced to the penitentiary
for life by a jury of twelve colored
men. This is the first ca in Missis-
sippi in which a white man has been
convicted by negroes. The jury is said
to have exhibited every evidence of
marked attention, and brought in
their verdict intelligently.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-02

The correspondent of the London
Standard, at Paris, learns from an
authentic source that General Fare,
minister Of war, minutely inquired
into the conduct of General De Oissey,
and submitted a report of inyestiga-
tion to M. Gambetta. 1t was then
decided not to prosecute General De
Cissey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-02

Receipts Of cotton at all United
States ports for the past three days
we're $1,000 bales, against s3,Ol4
bales the week before, and 1854
bales same week last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-02
River TeIegrams.

EVANSVILLE, November 2.-Ar-
rived B. H, Cooke, 2 am; Brans-
ford, 3 am; Mary Houston, z am.
Departed Mary Houston, Cincinnati,
Sam. The Cook was sold to-day to
T. G. Ryman, Of Nashville. River
rising, with 5 feet 4 inches on the
gauge. Wind south weather clear
and pleasant.
CAIRO, November ARRIVED
Wyoming, Cairo, 8 PM City of Prov
idence, Vicksburg, 2 am; Colorado,
Memphis, 3a.m. Departed; Wyom-
ing, st. Louis, 10 pm City of Peovi-
dence and Colorado, St. Louis, am;
Bigley, New Orleans, Z am. Clear
and cool.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
The 9ai1g Arsns.
ROCK ISLAND. ..ILLTHoIs
The Grain Blockade.

The Grain Blockade.
The grain block ade at Chicago is caus-
ing great excitement in trade circles in
that city, and is to be depiored because it's
effect is most keenly felt among farmers.
who at this time cannot realize on their
stocks OF grain, for the reason that no
market can be found where profitable
shipment can be made. The railroads
centreing at Chicago have ordered that no
more grain be received because the cars
cannot be unloaded on arrival at Chicago
and in this dilemma, farmers must either
hold their grain until the blockade raises,
or ship to eastern markets at ruinous
rate. The party directly responsible for
this state of affairs is James r. Keene,the
leading spirit of what is called the grain
syndicate. the same who forced an advance
in grain some months ago, and then was
checkmated when the market suddenly
dropped. Since that time he has been
quietly absorbing the shipments to Chica-
60, and now holds 100000 bushels IN
store in the elevators of that city, and
quietly waits until scarcity at the east
compels an" advance. when shipments will
be made and the expected profit come.
There ought to be some way to check
speculation when its tendency is to ipiure
the general public and it would seem posi-
BILE for the railroads 20 furnish the means
of raising the blockade. While it CONT
nues, thousands of ears remain idle, and
the carrying trade is greatly injured.
There certainly ought to be some way out
Of this difficulty.
II the elevators are all full. and the
regular grain storehouses are also crowded
why not use other buildings, for the time
being, until sufficient grain arrives to
ease the market? Keene and his syndicate
could not stand out forever, and the mar
ket once loosened, they would be forced to
unload their immense stocks and thus
break the blockade.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
MEDICAL.
SANFORDS
RADICAL CURE
- For ~
~ CATARRH -

Instantly relieves and permanently cures Sneezing
or Head Colds, thick, yellow and foul mattery ac-
cumulatioDs in the Nasal Passages. rottiDg and
of loathsome matter tinged with blood, and ulcer
atoms often extending to the Eye. Ear Throat and
Lungs Also Hay Fever, Nervous Headache. Dir
Ziness. Clouded Memory. and LOSE of Nerve Power
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
PRICE 25 CENTS.

Do not be satisfied unless you obtain COLLINS
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
CLEAR HEAD.

A single dose clears the Nasal Passages when
filed with foul mucus accommodations, rendering
the breathing easy, the head clear and open and
every sense in grateful and soothed condition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13

ermanently located at SIT Perry Street, DAVEN
ORT, IOWA, where he has been for eight years.
The Doctor has practiced medicine twenty years,
and is regular graduate OF British and American
institutions His treatment liz inYarIa Die atlenQed
with well established success. Persons coming
under treatment may rest assured OF recovering
every benefit guaranteed by science, skill ana
comprehensive ex perience
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.-Iu this department
of medicine the Doctor is prepared TO treat In the
most scieutfdc manner. He earnestly eoficits the
attention of the afflicted TO this notice, feeling per-
fectly confident that his medicines give the most
speedy relief. Then do not delay, 8 complaint
which is durable to-day may become incurable in
short time.
Young Men
Who are suffering from the effects of youthful fol-
lies or indiscretions should avail themselves OF
this the greatest boon laid at the alter OF sur
fering humanity. DF. McAffee will guarantee 70
orfeit One Hundred Dollars for every case OF semF
nal weakness or private disease of any KIND or
character which he undertakes and fails to cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13

In the ulcerous or rotting forms OF Catarrh 1t
rapidly removes loathsome smelling corruption.
cleanses, deodorizes and heals the decaying parts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
Great News.

1t is great news indeed that there is at
last a remedy (Warner's Safe Nerviue).
which will relieve all kinds of pain and
give rest and sleep without injury to the
system. The discoverer of this remedy is
considered the most skil!ful nerve doctor
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
Young Men
MiddIe-Aged Men.

There are many of tn age of thirty or forty YEAR,
who are troubled with 90 frequent evacuatons OF
the bladder oflon accompanied by snght smart
ing burning sensation and nno
for. on examining the urinary deposits, ropy
sediment will often be found and sometimes small ma,
be of a thin or milkish hue, again changing to
dark and torpid appearance. There are many men
who die of this difficulty, ignorant of the cause
which is the second stage of seminal weakness.
Dr. McAfee will guarantee a perfect cure In all
such cases and healthy restoration OF the genlto-
urinary organs.
OFFICE HOURS-S to 1, to G, to 8.
Ali letters promptly answered. and correspond
anre confidential. Address Lock Box 26o, Daven-
mort. Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
MEDICAL.
JUDGE NOT
DIR. McAFTEE.

past experience with travelling quacks, bat coz
suit the located Physician, the cele-
brated Specialist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
PERFECT EYESlGHI.

Defective Eyesight, Sore, Weak, Watery and
Infiamed Eyes caused by Catarrh. The RADI-
CAL CURE cures the most alarming Affections of
the Eye by arresting The further progress of Ca
tarrh. No remedy in medicine can compare with it.
Price, with Improved Inhaler, Treatise, and Dr.
rections, 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13

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and permanent cure by using Sapanule.' Used
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refunded. Sold by all Druggists. Price, soc, and
81 per bottle.
Send for Illuminated circular and cards.
SAMUEL GERRY & COMPANY,
Projectors, 237 Broadway, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
PERFECT HEARING,

lucrative Catarrh extends to the Organs of
Tearing, and unless checked destroys them. BY
rresting and Removing the cause OF Catarrhal
Deafness, the RADICAL CURE succeeds when all
irect applications TO ike Ear fail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
Everybody Nerds IT 4!
DR.. WHITES
DA n DELION
THE GREAT LIVER COR
RECTOR, BLOOD PURI-
FER AND TONIC.

The BEST REMEDY intbe World forlBiliousneas
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1t will CURE Dyspepsia when all other remedies
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1t CURES Constipation by acting upon the Liver
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catharLic.
It VIII RELIEVE and CURE Rheumatism in less
time than any other known remedy.
LISA certain specific for AGUE CHILLS,
many cases have been cured by single dose taken
during the time OF the chill
1t is the best BLOOD PURIFIER in use, thor
oughiy cleansing the system OF all Impurities,
whether OF scrofulous or other origin.
IT is especially adapted for females removing
pimples and sailowness from the skin and produc-
ing q beautiful clear complexion
It is the best remedy tor all diseases of the Kid
neys and Urinary organs.
tits composed of Dandelion in combination with
other roots, banks and herbs, and contains no Qui-
nine, AIoes. Arsenic. Mercury, nor any mineral
substance whatever.
IT liz entirely harmless and pleasant to take.
1t costs you nothing If 1t does not perform all
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The following testimonials speak tor themselves:
INDIANAPOLIS, July g. 1876.
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CHEBoyeAN Mich, March 81, 1877
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LYNN, IND, April II, ISI7
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-13
COLLINS
voL1AIc ELECTRIC
PLASTERS
Electricity fer the Million. An Electric
Battery for Twenty-Five Cents.

This wonderful curative agent instantly annihi-
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new life to weak and painful Muscles and Organs.
1t restores the circulation of the forces when
dormant inactive as in partial Paralysis. 1t
destroys all tendency to Inflammation by drawing
from the system morbid or nnwholesome matter.
Worn over the pit of the Stomach it neutral1zes
Blood Poisons, prevents Ague and liver Pains,
Inflammation of the Liver and Kidneys, Bilious
Collie. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Cramps and Pains.
For Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Shooting
Pains, Palpitation of the Heart, Sore Weak
Lungs, Weak Stomach and Bowels. Weak and
Painful Back. Female Weakness, Lack of Strength
and Activity these Plasters surpass every other
known curative agent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

\ WESTERN OBITUARr.-Jem Bangs
we are sorry to stait has deceased He
departed this life last Munday. He went
9th without any struggle, and such IL
Life, Tu Day we are us pepper grass
mighty smar,tO morrer we are cut down
like "A cowcumber of the ground jim
KEEP Mise store, which his wife now wates
on. His yirchews was numerous to be
hold. Many things we bought at his
growcery, and we are happy to stait to
the admirin wurld that he never cheated,
speshully in the waite of makrel, which
wos Mise and smelt sweet, and his survi-
van wise is the same wa. We never new
him Ia put sand in his sughar, though he
had big sand bar in front of his hous;
nor water his Lickors, tho the Ohio river
past his dore, Piece to his remains. He
leaves | wife, o children, | cow.4 horses
a growers stoar, and other quadrupeds
to mourn his loss-but in the language
of the poit his loss is their eternal
gain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
SiciliAn Proverbs.

The Siclians are rude folk, if judg
Ell by their proverbs, some OF which ar,
printed in the Cebates as follows:
"lIe who hasn't wife knows not the
devil"
"a woman who goes to every fete
and mule that drinks at every foun-
tain, is no good.
"lle who gets married is contented foi
day he who kills pig has enough
for u year
God keep thee from man who looks
on the ground and a woman who looks
at the sky
There is only one devil and he has a
hundred wives"
women have a devil for every hair
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
Cultivate one Talent.

One talent, well cultivated, deepened
and enlarged,is worth ahundred shallow
faculties. The first law of success at this
day,when so many matters are clamoring
for attention,is concentration; to bend all
the energies to one point, looking neither
to the right nor to the left 1t has been
Justly said that great deal of wisdom
of a man in this century is shown in leav-
ing things unknown; and great deal OF
his practical sense in leaving things un
done. The day of universal scholars is
past 'Life is short, art is long The
whole race of human knowledge has in
creased so enormously that no brain can
grapple with it, and the man who would
know one thing must have the courage
to be ignorant of thousand things, how
ever attractive or enviting. AS with
knowledge, so with work The man who
would get along most single out OF his
speciality, and into that must pour the
whole stream of his activity-all the en-
ergies of his hand, tongue, heart, and
brain. Broad culture, many sidedness,
are beautiful things to contemplate; but
it is narrow edged men-the men of sin
gle and intense purpose, who accomplish
the hard work of the world, and who
are everywhere in demand when hard
work is to be done.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
Brides Carried off by Pirates.

One OF the most interesting features
of Venetian life were the festivals which
occurred every year, and served to keep
III remembrance certain events in the his
tory of the city. Among these was one
kept annually for centuries called LA
Eesta della Marie;" and this is in the i'll
cldent it commentaries In very old
times 1t was the custom in Venice to
nave all the marriages among the mobiles
and chief citizens celebrated on the same
day. and in the same antiquated church
IN the eastern part of the city, on little
island called Oliyolo, where the bishop
lived. On the day of the fete elegant
gondolas We're seen on the water carry
ing people dressed in holiday attire to
the appointed place, and the Young coup
les landed to the sound of sweet and
joyous music. The Jewels and other
presents given to the procession, and a
long train of friends, relatives and other
attendants came after, In \. ID. 933 an
event happened at this ceremony which
came very near ending tragically for the
happy lovers. The pirates of Istria, a
neighboring country, were in the habit
OF securing the Adriatc, and were the
terror of all the cities Oh the coast. Al
ways alert Tor plunder, they decided that
the time of the Venetian wedding feast
would be a favorable one to enrich them
selves very easily. Near to Olivolo was
= small island, at that time uniuhabited
and here the day before the fete, the willy
lstriates concealed themselves and their
light vessels The next day the pav
companies passed slowly along to church
unconscious of danger. The services be
gan and the esponsed couples stood be
tore the alter Then suddenly the Is
trate pirates, swift as arrows, rowed their
boats into the harhor where the gay
procession had just embarked. In the
midst OF the solemn service the doors OF
tue church were thrown open ana the
dark bearded pirates rushed in. With
their drawn swords in their hands, they
made their way TO the altar, and, snatch
ing up the terrified hsides, they rushed
to their boats, not forgetting to secure
the caskets with the bridal gifts. Before
the brdegro0ms and guests could rea
HE what had happened. the robbers wer.
carrying their prizes with swift aNsi
steady strokes, toward the shores Of Is
tina The Doge YVES assisting at .he
ceremonyi but, rushing from the church
ne called on all 10 follow,till the number
OF citizens soon swelled to hundreds IL.
they ran to the wharf shouting foe ven
heanee. There were several ships in the
garbor and they hastily embarked il
pursuit OF the pirates and their preeiou,
booty. The wind being favorable they
were soon overtaken, No quarter wa
gwen to the robbers Every pirate was
tettered and thrown headloug into the
sea, not one escaped to tell the story to
his countrymen. The girls were restored
unhurt to their lovers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
What the Face Shows.

Large eyes tell of ardor and activity;
small ones of sluggishness, calculation
and perhaps cunning A fullness, or
prominence,ot the eyes Indicate talent
for talking and writing with great tluen
cy of language, ard especially on gener-
alities The little knot of wrinkles that
radiate from the cornerof the eyes in the
middle-aged, testify to thorough honesty
and truthfulness. The feature may often
hc noticed in business men of known
probity.
The various colors of eyes have each
their admirers. The light tints signify
drlicacy, amiabiity aud refinement the
dark eyes, power aud strong passions
though the sluggish temperament often
does not call these into activity. Blue
speaks of tenderness and extreme sensi-
bility, brown goes with frank and wo-
manly nature; hazel is a sign of talent,
and of better head than heart. Give
no confidence to woman whose small,
black eye flashes like bead, for she is
prone to seltishness and tattling.
Noses are diverse in crosses as can well
he, though for convenience they are
The Roman is Tor the positive and ag-
gressive man, the harsh faced conquerer
who cares nothing for the Staying of
multitudes to achieve his own fortunes
Its popularity is the ojection of ridge
near the upper end. The Greek is the
classic nose, ,denotng artistic tastes and
keen refinement. 1t has throughout a
regular and delicate outline. The Jew
i>h or hawklike nose is known to all. 1t
fits the sharp trader, the speculator and
the money dealers. The celestial, or
turned up nose, is merely the snub,
heightened little. 1t is found in in
quisitive children, and often among the
lair sex.
The mouth is the most tel-tale feature
of the whole countenancc. When the
lips retained the fair curves of childish
purity, or has an indulgence in drinking
or other dissipation made the lips course
and ilabby. Here, as elsewhere, deli
cate shape means fine susceptibility,
while coarse form reveals rude ma
ture; Quite number of little muscles
cluster about the corners of the mouth,
and their involuntary motiens often let
out a secrete that the lips and eyes have
concealed. A steady friend is not to be
looked for in one whose lips are perfect
ly smooth, but instead where the red is
crossed with upright wrinkles Hospi-
ality displays several slightly curved
wrinkles, outward and downward from
the curves of the mouth. Large and
full red lips stand for loving and faith
full disposition.
Less attention is usually given to study
ing the chin than it deserves, las it is often
concealed by a beard 1t is intimately
connected with the cerebelum or base Of
the brain, which is the organ of vital
power-so much so that if one be poor
ly developed the other will be also. The
deeper and wider the chin and lower
jaw the more will be the unconquerable
tirmness, even to audacity, and the lar
ger will be the corresponding develop
ment of the cerebellum.-G Golden Days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
Eighiy.fIye Dollars Lost.

You don't tell me Your husband is up
and about again, aud eutirey cured by so
simple a medicine a. Parkers Ginger Tonic?
"Yes, indeed, do said Mrs. Ben amin to
her inquiripg neghbor, and that too when
we had ioollshIy paid eighty-fse dollars in
doctors bills and prescriptions, and after he
had been given up by his physicians to die.
Now my husband feels as well rs ever, en-.
tirHly cured by this excellant Tonic" And
many sick man might be we'll in week il
they would only try It,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
From the Hub.

There is perhaps no tonic ot5sfed to the
people that possess rs much real intrinsic
va aue ss tie Hop BilttTs. Just al this sea.
son Of the year, when The stomach needs an
apelizeT, OF the blood needs purifying the
cheapest end best remedy is Hop Biters
An ounce of prevention ~ worth a pound Of
cure. Don't wait uHtil you are prostraied
by disease that may lake months to recover
in Boston GioLs.