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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

George Francis Train has given his
views" to New York paper. and thinks
the country win be an empire beginning
with the year 1900,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

Gen. Logan says that he is not an aspir-
ant for cabinet position and would moi
accept it If offered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

The Oklahoma colonists are not likely
to be accorded permission to enter the
coveted territory this winter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
Buchu-P Id al
rwA sIrI THING I

1t never fails Cure yourself for 81. Prof Cha
pins Buchu patba---a quick. complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney. RladdeS Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot 5S Barclay St., New York, and for Rock Isl
and at Bengstons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

And now rumor says THAT Hon. Elihu
B. Washburne is to be secretary of state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

produces'Fa disturbance, more or less
marked, in Mount Ktna. Sicily, and in
Mount Hecla, Iceland. On the present oc
casion. however, so far as known. A1tna
and Heela are quiet. A. Seattle wv. IT,
dispatch of yesterday reports an earth
quake at that place on Sunday evening.
and it is reported also that Mount Baker,
one OF the volcanic cones in the Cascade
range 10 Washington Territory. has recently
been active. emitting flame and lava. Il
is possible that there is an intimate rela-
ton between these volcanic eruptions
which ore occurring. it may be said. SIM
ultaneously in the four quarters of the
globe.
From the SanlFrancisco Alta, Dec. IS.
Mount Baker, reported by telegram
from Seattle to be in a state of eruption,
or at least exhibiting volcanic lights ut its
summit. is a snow covered volcanic peak,
Ii, 900 feet high, in latitude 48 de-
grees 40 minutes Rumor says that it
has on several occasions iIlummsaed the
clouds over it as if there were molten lava
IN its crater; but such a light might be
made by fire in the timber on the noun
tain side: and, so far as we know. no OBJ
servat;on of such light has been made
in manner deserving credence. The
telegram of Tuesday was based on an
anonymous letter written 10 Whatcom,
twenty miles from the summit of the
mountain, and. to say the least. needs con-
6rmation. Six or eight months ago Port
land invented an eruption OF Mount Hood
but it would not stick.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

The TammaDy leaders are leaving John
Kelly by dozens.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.

r JOHN HANNAS, being Blacksmith by
L. trade, had often felt the want OF some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work it at a better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different suo
@ mnCn onehea a 1ne ma S;scnVered
the wonderful effects OF Electro Silicon on the
had defect In three of my fingers, which were
bent shnt up In my hand in such manner, by
| the CONTRACTION OF THE CORDS, that they were
very troublesome TO me in my daily ayocat1on-
could not handle my tools as 1 wished, and often
| thought would have my fingers cut of TO get
offered any hope OF relief, but all TO DO effect.
Well say. I was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge, and of course could not prevent Its COM
| ing in contact with my hands.
took no notice OF the effect 1t had produced
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer am
| surprise | found my crooked fingers straighten
out. and had as much use Of them as ever
could hardly believe my eyes. showed my
hands to nv wife and family, ard general re-
jolcing wac the result.
| shop who had q lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. l sent him
| use 1t thoroughly He did so: and at the end OF
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
| and walk to my shop apparently as Wen as ever ever
perfect cure. gave it to others of my neighbors
and friends, for miles around who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sth
Joints Burns, etc, all of which it cured without
any trouble. Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin OF man further
than any other substance, it occurred to me that
1t must be good for the horse, and it has proved
itself one OF the very beet applications IN all e1
Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Liniment Co. {,
ELmItA, NEW YORK
az Price, so cents per Large Bottls.-d
Sold Wholesale:
FARRAND. WILLIAMS s. CO., Detroit, Mich
ID PARK d SON, Cincinnati, o.
FULLER FULLER, Wholesale Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannans VEGETABLE cnraVe Is warranted TO per-
Ean&nty all forms of SpernAttorrhea Seminal
Debility, Impoensy. etc. and restores
aud brings back the "Youhful NiEes" OF
those who destroyed by sexual evil
tees from weeks time This remedy which
has BY Dr. Bohann0n in his private practice for
thirty years. known 20 fail In curing
the WORST CASks. 1t gives vitality and mparts energy
with wonderful effect those mddle-sEed who Fee
weakness beyond their years. Its nvgoratng properties
felt at Young suffering from the conse-
quences of that dreadfIy destructive habit of
this with the of speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and eas-
ITCHY spirits IL directly the parts affect
ed soothing and healing tonic and 10 the
Taxed seminal vescles and rritaed ducts psrtng power
and and restoring them their natural state the same
If the banefl habit had been INDUCED in The
ingredients simple produt of nsfETebak FoS
herbs etc. and q specific for the above diseases.
pyce, Five Dollars. sent with full directions, etc 20
any address. For sale only Dr. c. A Bohsnnans ohc
No gu North Fifth street between Washington avenue and
Green street, St Louis, Mo. Established in lsG.
HS-Dr. B. ~TreatIse Special Diseases" which gives
clear deneation of the nature symptoms %
cure. etc. of SYPHILIS SEMINAL WEAkHESS Ere,
FREE 70 any address upon receipt of one stamp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

HORS s ssna &c oeh Far IN f,apPe or
BOOK. 1t treats all diseases, has IS fine engra-
wings showing positions assumed by sick horses
DH0EX table of doses, a large cullec-
A& ~ &@ 11- ton of VALUABLE RECIPRS
rules for telling the age of hoeae with an engra-
wing showing teeth of each year. and a large
amount OF OF her valuable horse information DR.
Nm u Hall says: II have bought books that
paid 50 and $40 for which do not like as well as
do yours" SEND FOR A CrRcrTAR AGENTS
WANTED b. J. Kendall, Nj. d.. Enosburgh Falls. vi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and Iron Horseshoe.

Made complete with Lever
Sprs g F.arform-Continu-
Gus Calk. The beet for
HOrse-Railroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses in the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terferlng, Quarterback,
Lamenefs and all evils re-
suting from the use of the
common shoe. Trial Set
with Nails 81. To measure
place the foot on paper and
draw pencil around. Shoes
pns o.. cole. No heating of fool Send for free IL
iusLratel famphlet. THE JOHN d. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSE SHOE COMPANY, Isl and ffss
Bank street. New York 49, 1 Aos
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
EDR. MoAFFEE.

A REGULAR Graduate of British and American
~ Institutes. IS years practice, the last wears
in Davenport Treats all diseases of the Kidnevs
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous Systcr
cured even after others have failed. 800 forfeit
for any case of Seminal Weakness, Nervous Delhi
ity. or Private Disease he undertakes and fails 70
cure. Ladies' will find the most scientific trear-
uent for ali diseases peculiar to their p Con-
sultaton Free. Send for Circular. Lock box Z
Office 81 Perry st., Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
PRESCRIPTION FRFE!!

For the speedy cure of seminal weakness
lost manhood, and all disorders brought on
by excuses, exposures, or indiscretions.
Most druggists have the ingredients. PAM
phlets-" Marriage ana Celibacy," S6pagess
:. Chronic Diseases" Sc pages, Essay on
Spermatorrhea, Impotencv, &C, Sc pages,
8 cents each. We cure all forms of cOngen-
ital malformations at moderate charges.
ST. sLIS0uIS CURATIVE INSTITUTE,
Chartered by the State of Missouri, tl
afford radical, speedy, scientific and positive
cures.-Baths, Electricity, all modern appli.
ances, and the best surgical and medical
skill. Medicines sent everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
Oriental Cream. or Magic Bsautifer

ELECTS clear, transparent complexion, free from
Tan Freckles, Moth Patches, and for this rea-
SON. as we'll for the innocence and purity OF lie
ingredients has long maintained prominent
place in public estimation and ladies' bOudoirs.
we have thousands of testimonials to this effect
from distinguished artists and celebrated bellies.
Every woman should be beautiful, Just as every
man should be dutiful. To ilsure this, the thu
man face dvine'' must be free from all spots
blemish. Nothing will do this well and so
harmlessly az Gouraud's Cream, Accept o Cream
of similar name Endorsement OF Gouraud's ORR
entail Cream by the distinguishen DR.. L. a. Seyre.
"A lady of the hdut ton, patient of DR.. Sayre,
discoursiug on the use of cosmetics, he remarked
to the lady:-''As you ladie viii them, Irec-i
ommend 'Gouraud's Orient al as the least harmful
of all skin preparations." Praise from Sir Hubert
is praise Indeed "End0rs by the fashionable
world. NINE. M. B. It. G0URAUD,
Sole Proprietor, No. 4SBond street. New York
Sold by all Druggists and Fancy Goods - ea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
NEWHALt HOUSE


NJ. & e. s. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS
The Massasoit House near the Railroad Stations
was established in 1843 It has been twice en-
Iarged, making it three times Its original size and
thoroughly remodeled and refnrnished. The large
airy sleeping rooms. furnished with hot and cold
water, cxcelled by none in the country. Spec
ial attention paid to ventilation and all sanitary
improvements. The proprietors are determined
that the world wide reputation of tho Massasoit
shall be maintained in all respects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28
DEXTER SPRING !

COMBINES STRENGTH, DURABILITY
AND CUMFORT AT MoDER-
ATE COST.
The Springs Form the Reack or Couplings. The
Dexter consists essentially OF two Concord or
side springs upon each side of the buggy, one
spring above the other and parallel to it. The two
springs rigidly attached to each otter al their
centres, and are pivoted at their ends to spring
ehuckers above, or either side of axle and head
block.
The most novel ana beautiful circular in the
world seni fee application to the
DEXTER SPRING CO. Hulton. Pa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

socK ISLAND b PEORIA Railway.
sHoRTEsT ROUTE nc THE H&sT AgD soUrH
LEAVE ARRISR.
600 m Way Freight.
$50 - Fast Express. Il: AZ N Mail and Express
14s Mail and Exp's. $50 : Fast Express.
$50 " F'ht q Accom'R
The 40 p train makes close connection AZ
Galva with G e @ for points west: arriving at
Galesburg az 4:25.p m at Burlington 9 40 m; at
Keokuk 10 rs p In; and ct Quincy 1905 p m; also
making close connection at Peor with b Il W
and T P & W roads for all points east and south
RooE ISLAND b MERCER co, E. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 900 s. m. and 400 p m.
Arriving at Gable st ii 80 "a. and f:s5 m.
leave Cable ut $50 IN, and $50 p M.
Ar. AT Rock Island at s:1s q. m. and s:t5p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

Tuesday. December 2s. 1880.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST -........4:30 p m WEST. 10 10 m |
GEO. NJ. LOOSELY, Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMBALI, &. ST. JOHN,
Gen1 Supt Gen. T'kt 81 Pass Agt. |
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

promises,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

session.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-28

Jobs.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
Dust.

Instances of explosions caused by the ignition of carbonaceous dust floating in the atmosphere have become so numer- ous that such dust may be counted among the explosives. Such explosions are not uncommon in coal mines. An explosion was caused in Paris in 1869 by the taking fire of dust rising from a sack of starch which was thrown down stairs and burst. The fatal explosion which took place in 8 candy factory in New York city 8 few years ago was prob ably due to the starch dust floating in the room. The explosion of the flour dust in the mills at Minneapolis, Minn., in 1878, is another case in point Ar explosion of malt dust recently took place in brewery at Burton-on-Trent England; finally, it has been suggested that the explosion which signalized the breaking out of the fire on the Seawan haka was one of coal dust, such as ofte1 takes place in our stoves.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
A Jack of all Trades.

In an article on the notables of Bor- dentown, N. J., ScriG1aer's, for Novem ber, says It yet remains to say few words of Dr. John Isaac Hawkins-civil engineer, inventor, poet, preacher, phre- nologist and ' mentor-generl to man. kind d"-who visited the village toward the close of the last century, married and lived there for many years then disappeared, and, after long absence, returned gray old man, with wife barely out of her teens. "This isn't the wife you took away, doctor," some one ventured to remark. "No," the blush ing girl replied, "and he's buried one between us" The poor fellow had hard work to gain a livelihood. For time, | the ladies paid him to lecture to them in their parlors. But when he brought bag of skulls, and the heart and wind pipe of his son, preserved in spirits, they would have nothing more to do with him. As last resort, he started the "Journal of Human Nature and Human Progress, his wife "setting up" for the press her husbands contributions in prose and rhyme. But the "Journal , died after brief and inglorious career. Hawkins claimed to have made the first survey for tunnel under the Thames, and he invented the " ever-pointed pen cil," the "iridium-pointed pen," and a method of condensing coffee. He also constructed a little stove, with a handle, which he carried into the kitchen to cook his meals, or into the reception-room when visitors called, and at night into his bedroom. He invented, also, new religion, whose altar was erected in his own small parlor, where Dr. John Isaac Hawkins, priest, held forth to Mrs. John Isaac Hawkins, people. But shadow stretched along the poor mans path from the loss of his only son" companion in all of his philosophical researches - who died and was dissected at the early age of seven. Thereafter the old mar wandered, as "lonely as cloud,' some times in England, sometimes in America. but attended patiently and faithfully by his first wife, then by second, and finally by third, who clung to him witt the devotion of Little Nell to her dotine grandfather.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
The Alpena Disaster.

One of the saddest results of the terri ble disaster to the Alpena, on Lake Michigan, is the loss of the Osborne family. John Osborne, young man aged about 31 years has been living in Muskegon. He was offered a situation in the Chicago house of Furst & Brad ley, and he and his family were moving to Chicago when death overlook them The little family consisted of the father, the mother, aged 30; Annie, the daugh- ter, aged 5; Johnny, aged B; Eddie, aged 2, and Tommy, aged seven months. A dispatch was received by MT. John Osborne, grand father of the children, from the agent of the Goodrich Trans portation Company at Grand Haven, stating that the eldest boy, Thomas Os- borne, had been found, and his body identified by George Dobson, Mrs. Os- borne's brother. The old gentleman and ihis wife, who are almost heartbrok- en over their terrible loss, left Chicago for <Grand Haven. They will have the bodies removed to Chicago for [Si NS !. R.,.aS;.s.s 5c- e.
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Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
FARM AND GARDEN.

CELERY.-L. R., Chemung County, N. Y., writes: "I shall store my celery for winter use the first of November. I have had good luck keeping it Tn my cellar for several winters, so I intend putting it there again. My plan is to get ready some fine loam then I select a fair day for digging up the celery and hauling it to the cellar. I make single row of plants set close together and straight as possible; against this row I place broad board to help keep it in its place, and set second row; /; then I carefully draw out the board and fill in the space with fine loam. The board is next placed against the second row, and so on until the work is all done. The loam is, of course, packed firmly around the outside, with the tops of the plants sticking out few inches. Where there is large crop grown it may be better to cover the celery in rows where it grew, but the plan described has always done well with me-"
 WHAT Nor TO Do.-There are many persons who, in attempting to doctor their animals suffering with the distem. per, are so anxious to afford relief that they commit the very comm on error of doing too much. They will commence with what may be called the heroic treatment, when nothing of the kind is necessary; in fact, with this horse cpl demic, it is more injurious than bene- icial. Of all things avoid bleeding, which would only further reduce the strength of the animal and lessen his chances of 8 speedy recovery. Many ignorant country veterinarians still cling to the old practice of bleeding horses for every little ailment; hence this cau- tion. Neither should cathartic nause- ants, severe blisterings, strong purga- tives, tartar emetic, belladonna, or other powerful drugs be given, as these will do more harm than good. Avoid all nos- trums and complex mixtures which quacks may recommend as specifies for this or any other disease.
 CABBAGE FOR SEED.--To grow seed for next year some of the most perfect heads should be selected and taken up with the roots disturbed as little as pos sible. They should be preserved in 8 trench, with the roots packedin in the soil at the bottom and covered with straw, with final covering of earth over the straw. Moderate freezing will not hurt them. The roots are planted out in the spring, or they may be set out now in row whete they can be grown next season, and covered as above to protect them from the frost.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
" Our Cravat.''

A writer tells in the New York Obseruer an anecdote of the Rev. Dr. T. P. Wilson of Philadelphia:
 In speaking of himself, in the pulpit, he always used the plural. His use of it on one occasion, I remember, was almost ludicrous. There was no air, and the doctor seemed scarcely able to get his breath.
 At intervals, he would twitch, with nervous excitement, at the huge white cravat with which it was the fashion at that time to encase the throat, but in vain; he could get no relief.
 At length he stopped at the end of a sentence, and ill his quiet, low-toned manner said,-
 1.-The congregation will please excuse ns for few minutes. Our wife has tied our cravat too tight this morning. J
 So saying, he descended from his seat, and with quiet composure which seemed almost to divest the transaction of its manifest ineongruity, withdrew to littte room adjoining, where he had ] the troublesome article adjusted to his : satisfaction.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
Editors and Liquor.

The Christian Union, ostensibly edi- ted by Henry Ward Beecher, says that " drinking is the policy of nearly every great daily newspaper that liquor bills are paid in it's counting rooms; that it treats politicians, officials, railroad em- ployes, actors, showmen. ard fellow journalists. and that " the family paper, produced in an atmosphereredolent with whisky, cannot be promotiye of sobrie- ty.' erfe
 It would be difficult to say anything more untrue, adds the Detroit Free Press, not even if one were to say that clergymen are not promotive of chastity. No great or influential paper has a "drinking policy" There is no profes- sion, indeed, whose work more impera- lively requires sobriety at all hours than newspaper work. In the night, which mem lof other occupations can devote tc dissipation, with the expectation of so, bering off in time for business the next dayt the journalist must be cool, alert, and Ghaye all his powers under control That there are drinking men in journal isml las there are in the legal, medical and oven in, the clerical profession, is tru9; but sooner or later they cease te be useful, and disappear. The writer mudk haEa had either 8 saEH. limited or-s very yNueer acquaintance with journalism;
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-27
Too Old for the Boys.

A Detroiter who was travelling Tn Isa- bella county on business, says the Free Press, was approached by the leading citizens of 8 small village and asked to make political speech in front of the hotel in the evening. When he asked what sort of a speech they wanted the spokesman replied:
 "Well, we are sort O split up here. We've got some Democrats, some Re- publicans, @ few Greenbackers, one or two Communists, and about dozen men who don't hang to any party nor believe in God. We'd like neutral speech. Don't hit anybody, but make all feel good. We are going to make up shake purse to buy candles and hire music, and all must be treated alike"
 The Detroiter thought the matter over and concluded to oblige. When evening came he was the hero of the hour. There was quite 8 respectable gathering, general good feeling, and he was introduced with grand hurrah. It was impossible to make a political speech under the restrictions imposed, and he therefore hoped to get away with them on oratory. When all was ready he began:
 "As great and grand as is our country as rapid as has been its increase amazing as have been its inventions we may look to the future for greater results"
 This was considered pretty good, and he was given three cheers and tiger. Feeling enthused, he went on:
 "Fires may rage-foods may come famine may cast it's black shadow over the land-war may sound its loud vail, but nothing-''
 Here there were yells, whoops, cat calls, hisses and. hoots, and the crowd melted away like frosted cake at a pie nic. One man was still left, and to him he appealed for the excuse of such sin gular conduct.
 "Well, you see, the boys have been caught on that once or twice, and it has become old."
 "Caught ! Old! What do you mean ?"
 "Why, they knew you were going to finish with but nothing will ever be invented which will knock cold as quick as Dr. Kyan's cough syrup We are up in the woods here, but the boys tumble to racket almost by telegraph. "