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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
Geological D. emulation.
Mature.

If we imagine the area Of England and
Wales, consisting of $1,000 square miles,
to form one river-basin, the delivery of
water by such river would be 6S, 450,-
936, $3.50 tons, or 1873 inches per annum,
containing a total of 7,370,630 tons Of
solids in solution, representing general
lowering of the surface from that cause
alone of 0077 of a foot per century, or l
foot in 1878 years. Taking the Soluble
denudation" of other parts of the world
into consideration, Mr.. Reade considers
"that about 100 tons of rocky matter is
dissolved by rain per English square mile
per annum."
This, he states, contains so tons of car
Donate Of lime, and 20 OF sulphate of
lime, &C., and proceeds: "If, as is gen.
orally supposed, the sea contains only
what is washed into it from the land,
and we can estimate its numeral con-
tents in tons, we at once get minimum
measure of the age Of the EARTH" As
Herschel states that the ocean contains
2,494, 500 billions Of tons Of water, and
the mean Of DR.. Frankland's analysis
gives 48.9 tons of carbonate of lime and
magnesia and 1,017 tons of sulphate of
lime and magnesia in 100000 tons, it
follows, according to the author, that it
would take 25,00O,00O years to accumu-
late the quantity Of sulphate of lime
and magnesia contained in sea-
water, but only 100000 years
to renew the carbonate of lime and mag
nesia, and the discrepancy is caused by
the appropriation of the calcic carbonate
by mollusca for their tests. The amount
of visible sediment brought down me-
chanically by rivers, is calculated for the
whole world upon the results of Hum
phreys and Abbot for the Mississippi, and
the estimate is given at six times the
amount of the soluble matters. This
produces over the whole globe an amount
Of denudable matter equal to 600 tons
square mile per year. Going back in all
times at this rate, and allowing for coast
erosion, glaciers, &C., the 10 miles of sedi-
mentary strata must have occupied $780,
0O0 900 years in accumulation.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
A Gypsy Recognition, Moscow.
[Macmillan's Magazine,]

entered the rooms at this place,
perceived at glance that matters had
mended. There was the hum of many
voices, the perfume of much tea and
many papiross or cigarettes, with
a prompt sense of society and of enjoy
ment. I was dazzled at first by the glare
of the lights, and could distinguish moth
ing unless it was that the numerous COM
pany regarded me with utter am azement.
For it was an ''off night" when no bust
ness was expected, few were there save
professionals" and their friends, and I
was manifestly an unexpected intruder
ON Bohemia.
As luck would have it, that which I
believed was the one worst night in the
year to find the gypsy Ministries proved
to be. the exceptional occasion when
they only were assembled and | had hit
upon it. All of this struck me pleasant
ly enough as l looked around, for l
knew that at touch the spell would be
broken, and with one word / should have
the. warmest welcome from all. l had
literally not one speaking acquaintance
within thousand miles, and yet here
was room crowded with gay and festive
strangers, whom the slightest utterance
would convert into friends. I was not
disappointed. Seeking for beginning,
l saw young man Of gentlemanly ap-
pearance, well dressed, and with mild
and amiable air. Speaking to him in
German, 1 asked the very needless ques-
ton if there were any gypsies present.
"You wish to hear them sing% he in
quired. ~ do not. l only want to talk
with one-with any one." He appeared
to be astonished, but pointing to hand
some, slender young lady, very dark
brunette, elegantly attired in black silk,
said, "There is one" I stepped across to
the girl, who rose to meet me. l said
nothing for a few seconds, but looked at
her intently, and then asked: "Rakessa
tu Romanes, mira penw (Do you talk
Rommany, my sister?) She gave one
deep, long glance Of utter astonishment,
drew one long breath, and, with cry of
. delight and wonder, said. "Romanichalp
That word awoke the entire company,
and with it they found out who the in
truder was. "Then might you hear them
cry aloud, The Moringer is herep" for l
began to feel like the long-lost lord re-
turned, so warm was my welcome.
They Aoeked around me; they cried
aloud in Rommany, and one good
natured, smiling man, who looked ike a
German gypsy, mounting chair waved q
guitar by its neck high in the air as q
signal of discoveryto 70 those at distance,
repeating rapidly, ,"Avakai, sy'akai,
Romanichal!" "Come heFe-here's q
gypsyp' And they came, dark and light,
great and small, and got azsund me and
shook. hands, and held to my arms, and
asked me where / came from, and how I
did, and If it wasn't jolly, and what
would I take to drink, and said how glad
they were to see me; and when conversa-
ton tagged for an instant, somebody said
| to his next neighbor, with an air Of wis
dom, "Americau Rpmmany," and every
body dyrepeated IL With delight.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12

t0ut OF sn0Ot INTO 80 many eXtraVagant
angles, Many Of them are composed Of
or trimmed with various materials, while
Others show a single color. OF the latter
style, one of ruby velvet was powdered
with ruby beads, trimmed with ruby
colored plumes tipped with similar beads
The strings were of ruby color also,
striped satin and plush, the only relief
was in bit of the palest ciel-blue plush
under the brim. Again, a hat Of pale
blue beaver was trimmed with knot Of
Eplpsh at one side, through which is
thrust silver poniard. This knot forms
a heading for two pale blue ostrich
tplumes, one of which falls toward the
front of the hat, the other toward the
back. A soft band of blue plush is
loosely twisted about the crown.
Upon the other hand, bonnets com,
posed of several materials appear in
myriad forms. One of the Niniche shape
with slight poke in front and coming
quite down over the tops Of the ears at
the sides, while the back slopes upward
had brim of amber satin bordered with
cut amber beads. The crown was of cash
mere velvet, put on in slightly tufted
manner, and about it were loops and folds
of plush of yellowish- brown, several
shades darker than the amber. On the
left side was bird with blue and gold
plumage, which headed three amber-col-
ored ostrich tips. Though of many hues
and materials, this bonnet was strikingly
beautiful, and did not appear in the least
gaudy
For travelling and rough winter wear,
long drives, ETC., brown plush hats
trimmed with seal are worn. Sometimes
a long brown plume is added, but more
frequently bird with sober plumage,
partridge breast, or an OWLS head. Felt
hats and bonnets of quiet color, trimmed
with plush of the same shade, with a
bunch of ostrich tips, are also adopted
for ordinary wear.
Evening bonnets are almost invariably
white; much gold or silver braid and
beads are employed Oh these, and they
usually have an abundance of white lace.
Some evening bonnets have crowns made
from tiny lace-bordered handkerchfefs,
which are pinched here and puckered
there, and usually have a shy-looking
white flower half veiled by one or more
of the corners These corners are ar
ranged, one at the top Of the crown, one
to form the curtain, the Others of course
on either side.
White beavers and felts, plushes and
brush hats are greatly worn for best oc-
casions for misses and young girls. Some
of the beavers have no trimming, except
one or two long white plumes headed
with bows or rosettes of fancy ribbon;
Others are bound with spangled or
pearl galloons, and bright-hued birds
perch outside and peep from inside the
brim. j
Even young children wear plush and
beaver hats. They are usually Of some
shape which turns back from the face,
are of cream-white or some faint color,
are trimmed outside with plush and bows
of ribbon, and have soft-looking, babyish
ruches of lace or illusion about the face.
OF course the wee ones under two years
wear soft bonnets of satin or velvet, more
or less trimmed with lace and knots of
narrow ribbon, aud tufts of white feath-
ers are often introduced in the lace ruch
ings which come next the face.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
Vesuvius.
rIy-s~.1 Il

It is thought that crisis in the his
tory Of the mountain is approaching;
either there will be great discharge,
such as will terrify the neighborhood, or,
as is more likely, there win be an over
flowing Of lava, covering the
conc with a mantle of fire, and silent
ly INJECTING more destruction on proper
ty than grand eruption. Vesuyius has
been in an active state now for several
years, and Professor Palmieri has from
The first prophesied that. the eruption
wonM consist in an oyerfowing Of lava.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12

Wah Yick, San Francisco Celestial,
has Just demonstrated how son of the
Flowery Kingdom may be upset by the
English language when he attempts to
wrestle with it for the possession of a
spouse. In trying to get his marriage
license he was defeated by the language
at every turn, so that in three several
legal papers he caused bis name to be
spelled in as many different ways, and
indicated his lodgings by a number in
Dupont street which, from it's high posi-
ton in the numerical scale, would 60 to
show that that thoroughfare extended
into the near neighborhood Of Halifax, in
Nova Scotia. Moreover, the bewildered
ex-subject of the cousin to the sun gave
as the name Of the woman whom ne was
to wed the narne-or almost the name
of another woman, q buxom and we'll
balanced young American nursemaid
from Nevada City, who had no more
intention of marrying Wah Yick than
she had Of uniting herself to stone idol
Of Cashmere. ,.-t......s
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
For Broken Breast, and Sore Nib.

MAC The Extract 10 % deanly and efaca-
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win never 10 withoutit Our Ointment Il the
best smollient that can b applied. a..a
Female Complaints. =: :: d.s sS.:il:s !: L. ,;:: Z:
msjority Of female Aiseases II the Extract -
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
Natures Slpice.way.

The kidneys are natuFe's sluice-way to
wash out the debris of our constantly
changing bodies. If they do not work
properly the trouble Is felt eyeryw ere.
Then be wise. and as soon rs you see signs
Of disorder get a package of Kidney-Wort
and take it faithfully. 1t will clean the
sluice-way Of sand. gravel or slime and pu-
rify the whole system. .tl
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12

Mr.. John Mccullough gives an enter
tanning account of his first leanings
toward the drama. 1t was in a Phila-
delphia shop-as related in the News Of
that city-that the boy John began his
working life as apprentice in chairmak-
ing. In the same shop was an intelli-
gent old mechanic named Burke, whose
busy life had been frightened by much
hard reading, and who was continually
reciting Shakespeare greatly 70 the boys
delight. Burke's favorite amusement
when slightly enlivened by the wine-cup
was to murder young Mccullough with
paint brush, and then recite with ex-
ceeding great effect over him, Mare
Anthony's speech over the dead Caesar.
'T became perfectly enraptured with the
man." says the actor, "and made such a
patient, accommodating corpse for him
that he finally made me present Of a
copy of Shakespeare. From that day
the doom of the chairmaking business,
so far as was concerned, was sealed for
ever"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12

IMe US NJ Train connects f0f POrtsmOuth vie
Chillicothe. The 1923 O. m. and 9.trs n m trsins
connect for jackson and Portsmouth. via Hamden,
BALTIMORE OHIO, VIA PARKEsspuRa
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12

A valuable rubefacient, stimulant and seda-
tive. Acts decidedly yet gently On the parts
afflicted, removing the most obstinate pain inl
all parts Of the body. rheumatism, Gout. Lum
baso, Soiatics, Neuralgia affections Of the Kid
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
Sores, Ulcers, Wounds, Sprains

When the Extract Il used according 70 disss
tons - effect Is simply wonderful
pi1oo nltAA, BlseAln9 Or ltahlmg.
llOo, 1t ID the greatest known remedy; rapidly
curing when other paedicines have failed.
Ponds Extract MeafcAteA Papee for
closet use. ID preventive against Chahng and
Piles. Our OiMtmeMt u Of great service Wheye
the removal of clothing y incenysnienl
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
CAUTION.

Ponds Extract sssun: en- ~. .1o: as:'i 4. e: e:
words ssPona,s Extract,o blown In the
glass, and our trademark ON surrounding wrapper
Ponds Extract, Take no other preparation.
It il never sold In bulk
Price sK POnd,s Extract, Toilet Ars
Z 81 Eai tiGias and Specialties. ..gl-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
Corrected to Accord With City Time.

cFGISNAu sovTHERN RlIkwAy.
Depot, corner Mclean ave. and Gest street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23

To-day at 2 o'clock occurred the funeral
| of L. A. Babcock one the pioneers of Rock
Island county. One by one the old sett-
| lers pass away, and during the past two
! months the ratio of death has been unus-
ualy large, Mr.. Babcock was in his 64th
year and leaves widow and three child"
dren, Frank, Timothy, and Mrs. George
Dodge. He was a man who detested
formalities and was endeared to a large
circle Of friends as one whose word was
never broken, and who valued men not
because of their wealth or position but for
their true merit.
The funeral ceremonies this afternoon
were very impressive. There was a
hymn by quartette present, followed
By prayer by Rev. j. r. Miller
of Broadway Presbyterian church. Re-
marks were also made by Rev Richard
Haney, who spoke feelingly of the deceas
ed and hisimauy good qualities, " hich were
very appropriate. At the conclusion
Rev. Mr.. Haney, as an old settlerrequest-
ed DIR. Gregg to make some remarks,
which the doctor did in his inimitable
manner, referring in touching language to
deceased, extolling shis good traits, with
a history of bis first appearance in Rock
Island. and some points 10 his life. closing
with some very pretty illusions to the
uncertainty of life.
The funeral was largely attended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
Our Boys---To-niEht.

4 Harper's Theatre. this evening the
Florence Herbert Constellation make then
first appearance to Rock Island, audi
ence. The play selected is Henry j
Byron comedy Oar Boys" and the
merits Of this piece is likely Of itself to
prove great attraction to our theatre
going citsens. who are neyer sloy to ap.
preciate good play well acted, which ID
what the Florence Herbert company offer
and the reputation they bring with them
is such that, We doubt not their
ability to do as they claim. The
prices are such as to .be within the reach
Of all and should be q great inducement,
for so many are deferred from witnessing
Theatrical performances by the high
charges made for admission. On this
point alone the Florence Herbert Com pany
deserves to be well patronised, and the
fact that in other cities they have been
we'll received. and their attractions in
crease the longer they stay. should be
proof positive of their ability to entertain
the public. Reserved seats can be secur-
ed at Wylie & McCunes'.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
Some bills were passed and ordered paid.

Some bills were passed and ordered paid.
A resolution was adopted. requiring can
didates for positions as teachers to pass
an examination, before their applications
could be entertained. such examination to
take place before Superintendent Everett
and two members of tho Board. Messrs.
Gest and cleveland were selected to
represent the Board. and will act as the
resolution specifies till June next. The
condition of the well at the Fifth Ward
school house was discussed, aud was
believed to be in too close proximity to the
privy vaults. to be healthful. Superln-
tendent Everett and Mr.. d. Donaldson
were appointed to examine into the mat
ter, and were empowed to act as might be
deemed fit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
HEEvouS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a
weak exhausted feeling. DO energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL oVER-woRK.
INDIsoRETIoNS OR EXCEssEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured BY
Il JMPHREYs' HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
Is. 1t tones up aud invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect suo-
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of five Walls and So 90 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DICINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
Circuit Cours--January Term

The Circuit Court convened at 10 O'CLOCK
this morning pursuant to adjournment
Judge G. W. Peasants on the bench
The following business was disposed Of:
The People vs.. Patrick Grogau end
Patrick Ganey.-Leave to file bill of ex.
ceptions by March 1st next.
CHANCERY.
Geo. W. Vinton vs.. Chas, FL. Deere ct al.
Referred to Adam Peasants, as special
Master, to take and report proofs.-Com-
plant is to put in proofs in chief bysApril
7th next.
Kate L. Gates ct al VS.. Jane NJ. Wealth
erhead ct al,-Partition Decree con6rm ming
report and resting title according
Stricken.
Jacob Fromm ct al VS.. Augusta Mar
graf ct Eal,-Demurrer to bill-Sus-
tanned.
VIM. G. Morris, admx. vs., John Greim
ct al-forclosure order of dismissal set
aside.
Court adjourned at p. N. till o'clock
to morrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23

The Rock Island Turner's Society gave
their annual public masquerade ball at
Turner Hall on Saturday evening, and the
attendance was equal to. il not greater
than on former occasions. The majority
of the maskers did not arrive till late. and
there were great many present who were
not masked. The dancing to the excellent
music of Biehl's band was well sustained
and there was no lack of fun and raillery.
During the evening number of tableaux
were represented by the Turner's and the
posing with the addition of colored Ere,
made a good effect. The same gentlemen
also gave a display of their gymnastic
abilities and acquitted themselves 10 a
highly ereaitable manner. Davenport and
other neighboring places were we'll repre-
sented, and the costumes were much as
unusually seen ca such occasions. The
most quaint representations on the floor
were an aged couple, and toward the end
a good many procured masks and thought
by turning their coats inside out, they bad
arrived at the perfection of Easquerading.
These were easily distinguished, however,
and some we're detected among the nun
Der who had ''oniy dropped IN to see what
it vas like you knowv' Supp-r was pro.
vlded by August Herkert, ard the frolics
were continued till late hour. About
thses hundred persons were present.
People learn wisdom by experience. A
man never wakes up his second baby TO
see it laugh, but always keeps DR.. Bull 8
Baby Syrup handy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
To the Weak and Emaelated.

Remember that it is impossible to gathe,
strength orr flesh, while harassed with q
painful Cough. 1t is a complaint that
preys upon every tissue and fiber of the
frame. Yet it is easily removed. A bot
tie or two of HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR arrests and cures any
ordinary cough, and more prolonged use
of the remedy will Danish the disease if
more deeply seated. Sold by the drug
drade universally at SO cents and 81.
Great saving for the consumer to buy large
size.
Mrs. j. T.lMead. Elmira, n. Y, writes:
HALE's HONEY OF FOREGROUND AND TAR,
as selling so fast, 1 can hardly keep stock
ON hand"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23

Ladies should reject we'll before using
any preparation that is applied to SO deli
cate a surface as the skin. Any cosmetic
will at first impart q identifying effect and
Dot apparently ipjure the skin, but in a
very short time little blotches and discol,
oratioas appear on the face which oonclu
siyely show the poisonous drugs 10 their
cemposttion. 1t can be safely said that
more than taoo thirds of the face powders
contain these injurious ingredients. Pozzonis
medicated complexion powder is not ouly
free from all dcleterious matter, but its
principal ingredient is an active curative
for all diseases of the skin. 1t has
stood the test of years. Sold by all drug
giStS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
Probate,

The record of the Probate Court contains
the following:
81. Estate of Peter De Baedts deceas
ed. Final report of administrator filed
and order niSi approving same by 29th day
of March next, and that administrator give
notice of same to heirs By publication ct
least thirty days before said March goth.
% Estate of John Fitzpatrick decaas-
ed. Letters of administration issued to
Hannah Fitzpatrick,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
important Information.

Macalister Cough Mixture now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with a good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.
1t is boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis &c. and a single
teaspoonful taken in time will prevent a
fresh cold from developing into some
thing worse.
1t is also valuable remedy Tor whoop-
ing-eough aud groups in children. For
sale in Rock Island by John Beugston
Druggist. 7 Cd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-23
FROM
SOUTH KILL1NeLY, CONN.

DR.. J. H. SCIENCE:
DEAR SIR-In 1870 contracted heavy cold and
soon after had all the symptoms of Consumption,
such a severe cough, night sweats and raising
of blood and matter from the lungs. tried sever
al remedies and employed good physicians. but got
no relief until commenced taking your medicines.
] continued their until the following October,
when my cough had left me, as well all the
other alarming symptoms. In fact, was entirely
cured, and have enjoyed good health ever since.
believe that your medicines saved my lIfe and am
therefore glad give you this certificate for pub
location in your book. Yours truly,
Z. r. SALISBURY,
South Killingly, Conn.