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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-27

Senator Vest. of Missouri, is quoted IS
saying that Blaine will certainly be tender
ed the position of secretary of state. and
Chauncey I. Filley, of st. Louis. will be
postmaster general in Gar6eld's cabinet.
The latter. it is said. will accept. but the
former has not yet signifed what he will
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-27


and women are not admired La5ies and gents
lacking flesh, yivacity electric power VITAL brain
or nerve force; Dten injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses, abuse, etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering fro0 nervous prostra-
ton, SHOULD use ''Wells' Health Reviewer remark
able In preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists
Depot, 81 Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston'a.
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The Chicago Times, Christmas edition.
is magnificent quintuple sheet, contain
lug over so columns Of matter and printed
in clear. legible type splendidly made up.
and brim full of choice reading matter Of
all kinds. 1t is mark of enterprise which
is credit alike to the proprietor and to
the great city of Chicago.
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brain & n erveI

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, Weakness, Discharges
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indi=cretons, excesses vices irregular
tiles (often continued to mature years) cured
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-27

The Democrats in the New Ham pshire
district made vacant by the death of Con-
gresham Farr, have nominated Judge
Holden, SAID to be one of the most able
men in the state. He is very popular. and
as the district is close. hopes are enter
tanned of his. election. In the event of
Democratic success the House would
contain 146 Republicans. or one less than
a mainritv
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Congressman Wood, of N.

Congressman Wood. of N. Y, who is
the author of the present funding bill now
before Congress, seems greatly surprised
that there should be so much opposition
to his measure. With the extremely low
rate of interest he cannot undertand why
it is not accepted. The interest feature is
good enough, and the funding measure
proper, perhaps. feasible one. but the
great objection is the long time the bonds
run-thirty to fifty years. If this feature
could be changed so that the government
could redeem the bonds in ten years-or
if the bonds were made redeemable at the
option of the government. many who now
oppose it would then support it. Ii is the
clause making it obligatory on the govern
ment to pay at least thirty years interest
Except by consent of the hoider) which
causes opposition.
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The Bicknell electoral count bill will be
brought up in Congress the first day of
the reassembling of that body. and, it is
stated will be forced to passage. At that
time it is expected the Democrats win
have clear majority, independent OF Re
publicans and Greenbackers. and it the
latter want to fIibuster they can do so,
but their efforts to defeat the bill will be
powerless. A demand for the previous
question may cause the Republicans to
squirm. but the bill will pass just the same
as if the Republicans had not opposed it.
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The ST. Louis Republican has secured
control Of, the st. Louis Times and will
discontinue its publication at the expira-
ton of the contracts.
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Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29
A SONG.
BY ELLA WHEELER.

Is any one sad in the world, wonder
Does any one weep on q day like this,
With the sun above and the green earth under
why, what is life but a dream of bliss
With the sun, and ~ skies ansthc birds above
Birds hat sing and wheel as. they hy--
:Witi, The winds to follow and say they love me-
Who could be lonely? o ho not |!
Somebody said in the street this morning,
,As1 opened my window let in the light
That the darkest dayoi the world was dawnlns;
But looked and the East was gorgeous
sight
One who claims that he knows about 1t
Tells me that the Earth is n vale OF sin;
But |, and the bees and the birds-wc doubt 1T,
And think it q world worth living in.
Some one says that hearts are tickle,
That love is sorrow, that life is care,
And thercapcr Death, with hisshining sickle,
Gathers whatever is brigIltshd fair.
| told the truth and we laughed together,
Laughed till the woods were all airing
And he said to me. as he pinned each ica'licr'
"Well, people must croak IT they cannot s'hs.
Up he few, but his song, remaining,
Rang like bell in my heart all day
And silcnced the voice of weak complaining,
That pipe like insects along the way
o world ollight, and world OF beauty
Where arc there pleasures so sweet as Time
Yes, life is love and love is duty
Aud what heart sorrowss q no, not mine!
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29
A DRAMA BY THE SEA.



The words and tho laugh wcro beaten
back by the wind and could not have
reached her car, but us he now rose from
the ground, the girl for tho first time
saw him standing on the shore, and in
voluntary held out an arm, while faint
wall of despair came in on tho gale.
No, it's not Laura, after all, he went
on. But then it matters not. She will
let 90 first, and shall be Il witness OF
the spectacle. What u splendid view l
have! There's not better seat in the
house: u side box would be too near.
What queen of tragedy! Look at her
gestures; how unstudied her attitude
with hair falling to her feet. She clasps
her hands and bends forward as if i'm
ploring mercy. Who threatens her ?
What's the play? BY heavens! how
real the rock on which she stands. and
the water that cuts off her escape! How
do they manage it all"
Suddenly he started his whole man
ner changed, while he looked about him
on all sides with q suspicious question:
ing in his eyes but not finding an ex-
plauation, with blanched face cried:
Did | not hear voice! What was
that it said Certainly heard it whIs
per-'Murder Oh, no! not that
There it is again, as distinct as spoken
words-'Would you be murderer !
Oh, am | as wicked as thai ?
He sank down in q violent fit of weep
ing; but, regainiug calmncss, AGAR
arose with iirmor, quieter manner
than had marked his demeanor at an!
time during the day, The wild, scarce
look in his eyes gave way to an earn
est, thoughtful expression that told of
mind restored
How near | came to staining my sou
with crime And he shuddcred as h
spoke. IIow can save that poor girl
My boat is gone, Can swim it "
lie measured the distance with hi
eye, took in the turbulent waters, thel
Glanced to glance down at the poor
emaciated muscles of his arm, and agail
q sob escaped him.
Oh that | had taken food Once
should not have hcsitated, but now
am so weak and faint can scarce dra
myself to the waters edge 1t woul
be far better, though, to die in til
water on an crrand of mercy, in a
effort to save, than to lie idle here. Oh
for an elixir to give me few moment
}, strength
While thus speaking, he ran alon
!; the shore toward place where th
bank shelved to the beach, and while s
doing stumbled and fell over hal
lGurnt log that marked the old campir
spot of fishing party, As ho excrte
9 himself to rise, his l&t struck son
small object concealed beneath the 10
= which, on inyestis CATION, provedito be
pocket flash. Did it contain anything
He picka4 it up hastily, unscrewed IL
II metal cap and raised it to bis lips.
n was half full of brandy. lie drained Il
last drop, threw down the bottle, al
exclaimed s.. ..
'Hurrah | am . inan again. s
shall be saved, thank God
But lie had not counted on the cttt
50 much liquor would have on his Ion
- fasting body. 1t flew with elect
speed to every part Of his frame, aud
,e felt as though he were being devour
- by fire or strong acids. His head see
ut ed to swing on pivot, while his lie
sank beneath him. Gold water W
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29

grave. He fastened forward 70 chids
her for her carelessness in tho damp
evening, but his step was paralyssd -
the full moon showed itsalf shove tho
horizon and lighted up tho fsoe Of nssy,
once bis daughter-now . saint. She
lay with head raised and lips resting on
The name John chiseled In the marble
slsb, with little beads Of dsw sbevs the
name glittered in tho rays Of tho rising
moon.
q l'ai (Concluded.)
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29
Godey's Lndy's Book.


The July number Of this ever-populsr
magazine, which opens It's 5lst year,
comes crowded with attractions suitable
for the season. Darley contributes ono
Of his selections from the poets, scene
from Trowbridge's "vsgabonds." full Of
power and pathos. For toilet sugges.
tions "Godey" is always unrivalled, and
This number contains both illustrations
and chitchat that viii be . relisble
guide for summer wardrobe Of taste
and beauty. The Novelties" arc espe-
cially attractive, and the embroidery on
fan or belt can be altered in coloriDg to
suit any costume, or can bs worked -
companion articles In the same flowers.
Nothing finishes light summer dress
more tastefully than one Of the belts in
contrasting or delicately hsrmonizing
| colors. We are sure the ladies will agree
in this opinion. The literary matter 10,
as ever, Of the very best, including two
entertaining serials, stories and poems
of great interest, and a most charming
| description Of a summer room Of luxury
and one Of taste without expense. Every
department is perfect in its speciality
aud contributors will welcome ths
July Cooley with delight.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29
Robt. F, Hereford, NJ. D.,

nFFERS his professional services to the citi.
~ zens Of Baton Rouge and vicinity
Omcc-Co,ner Lafayette and Florida streets
Eonccaze Building. Rcsdcnce-Africa street,
between st. Ferdinand nnd st. Louis streets.
Refers by permission to DR.. I. J. Burlington,
Uon A. Heron Andrew Jackson, VIM. Gali".
Rev DR.. Goodrich, Major w. I. CluveIius and
Mcssrs Courier & McNair. #
Baton Rouge January 10th, 196o.
Having known DIR. HEREFORD for many
pears il affords me pleasure to recommend hlll
to the citizens of Baton Rouge, as u gentleman
and physician. entirely worthy of their conf
dcnce. Oanl7.ly) THOS. j. BURLINGTON.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29
HOW i'm MISSED THE poesuK.
Aoorrespondsnt At stattvills, MiiS.,

writes: a'a '.' - "
Tho Flat Greek neighbofhood, toss.
thor with the whole surrounding ooua4
try, In Eastern Mississippi, 10 amply
bupplied with opossums, snd boasts Of
twosr three 'possum dogs thst can't b
beat Consequently tho favorits doll.
cacy Of tho Southern darkey 10 abuud-
antly enjoyed on the creek q tho proper
season. In this connection thereis often
told in the community . practical joke
which Peter Brown plsyed on Jim
Mason. Peter and Jim werc fast friends,
and generally ran together during their
leisure hours.
On one occasion, after dark, Jim killed
b small, fat opossum, which hs thosght
would just about mako q square meal
for one hungry man. Tho little animal
was properly prepared and put o. The
fire to cook while Jim-who was q
that time the sole occupant Of tho cabin
stretched himself before the Ars while
the opossum was cooking. Ia ; few
minutes ho was buried in slumbee.
Jlm's sleep was deep and unbfoksn.
Time passed on; the opossum was finally
done through and through. and stiM
Jim continued to sleep and snore.
At this stage Of tho proceeeings Peter
Brown entered tho cabin and took IN tho
situation. He was hungry himself, and
saw an opportunity to get lunch. 80 hs
suietly removed tho skillet.top, took out
the opossum and proceeded TO discuss
| 1t with tho keenest relish. In : little
while IL was all devoured. Peter thSn
| took piece of tho remaining fat end
carefully creased Jim's hands snd mouth,
| while the latter continued to snore.
Peter then left the cabin, leaving tho
bones scattered on tho hearth.
I At last Jim awoke with . drowsy stare
and rubbed his eyes. Helooked around
awhile, and then broke into the follow
ing soliloquy:
We'll, Mr.. 'Pcssum, I reckon you done
by dis time; ysrs, you gran vilyan, I'll
eat you now; my mouf done cot feg'lst
possum fashion, @
With these words Jim looked into the
skillet, where only few scraps marked
what was left of the ssvory feast a
| Bless my stars he exclaimed, 20
somebody amt done steal dc ,,possum
Hi, here do bones scattered all bout d
TO-; some dogged vilysn been here sn
| cat dat possum while was 'sleep; wsit
! lem me see why, my hands chock faI
{ o grease. Wait, hol' on; why, bless m!
r stars, Of my mouf ain'r right greasy, too
We'll, we'll, we'll l wonder Of l did q
up an eat dat 'possum while ws 'sleel
9 I must q done it! l must . don
it! Well, all 20 to say Is dis: Ell di
t eat dat possum he sets lighter on m
Q stomach an be gibs me less consolatio
d dan any'possum / cher eat since l WI
n horn
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29

1t is said that the male wasp does not
sting.' But as male aud female wasp
wear tho same kind Of polonase, and look
as much alike as twins, the only way 70
distinguish their sex is to catch one sud
examine its arsenal. Ifit stings you, It
IL = female if not, it is q gentleman
asp.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29

A year had passed, and Mary Abbott
still made daily visits to that grave on
the shore. She had taken up her
residence outside the town so she
might be near tho remains Of her be-
loved. The beauty Of her soul still
shone from her face, tightening the bur
deps of all with whom she came In con
tact. Through the past year she had
been daily growing weaker; her father
had feared rightly that she was to be .
victim to consumption. She felt th'
end could not DO far of. In her daily
walks she seemed to see form ant
hear q voice visible and audible to nj
one else. II am coming, I am coming,
she caught herself constantly repeat
Ing.
1t was the anniversary Of Eldon'
death. The sun had set, the dusk wa
| gathering, and Mary had not returned
| home. Her father set of 10 quest
her, down the well-kuown path by th
river side, and came upon her lyin
prone at The head stone Of Eldon
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The SnOW.Breaker.

Interesting Account of the Instinct OF that
Noble Animal, the Horse.
The loose snow drifts deeply between
Truckee and Sierraville. The mail is car
ried tri-weekly. hence the road has to be
Travelled one way each day. During the
heavy winter weather the sleigh which car
ries the mail is drawn by three horses,
driven tandem. BY this means single
broad path is beaten into the middle OF the
road. When the storms are raging 1t
is necessary to carry the mail Oh horse
back. Its average weight is from 100
to $50 pounds each trip. The mail
bags are strapped on two horses,
which are led 10y the driver, Sol.
Rousseau, who rides a third horse. A
fourth horse, with only halter on, is
turned loose to break the road. This horse
is kept for the sole purpose, and is
called the "snow-brcakcr For six
winters this animal has travelled the Sierra
valley road. Turned loose at either
Tluckec or Sicrraville, he will at once set
out upon his dreary journey. The winds
obIiterate traces OF the narrow path, but
with marvellous instinct the horse follows
its every turn and winding Sometimes
the huge drifts bewildered him for a
moment, and missing the hard-beaten
path he sinks out of sight in the loose snow.
Out of sight is used quite literally, for it..
frequently occurs that his body is COM
pleteIy covered, and his head alone
above the surface. If he know S
on which side the trail lies, he will
plunge and struggle to regain
his foothold. II, as sometimes occurs, he
is confused as to the proper direction he
Possesses the wonderful instinct of keep
ing perfectly quiet until the driver dis
mounts from his horse and comes forward
to point out the road. by means of long
stick the driver finds the trail. and beating
Il path for few feet in front of the dis
comitcd snowbrcakcr, speaks an encour-
aging word to the poor animal. Every
nerve and muscle is Immediately strained
to regain the lost path, and the horse re-
suncs his task ofguide. The snOw-break-
er seems to possess almost human intelli-
gencc Neither darkness nor storms ever
seem to daunt him or cause him to mis-
lead more than few feet. When in doubt
he will take little short steps, scarcely SIX
inches in length. and each foot feels for the
hard-beaten lodges which form the path.