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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
Never Give UU.

If you are suffering with low and de
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak censtitu
ton, headache, or any disease of bilious
nature by all means procure a bottle OF
Electric Bitters. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvements that will follow
you will be inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and misery
will cease, and henceforfh you will rejoice
in the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at
at fifty cents bottle, by c.. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
THE REVOLUTION COMPLETE.

Twelve months ago public opinion was
divided as to the merits of the various ad-
vertised medicines for Coughs and Colds.
All doubts upon this important subject
seem to be now at an end. The unparal-
leled success of HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR has settled the question.
1t is in evidence that in upward of five
thousand cases of Lung and Throat Com
plants it has not failed in single instance
to effect a cure. The result is a demand
for the article that has no precedent in the
history of proprietary medicines. Sold by
all druggists at so cents and 81. Great saw
ing by buying large size.
w. L. Mathews, 1922 Grays Ferry Road,
Philadelphia, writes: ''HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUAD AND TAR, is Gerry popular in
our neighborhood.
Pixies ToOTHACHE DROPs CURE IN ONE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Il wish I was dead" is an expression
not unfrequently used by the despeptic and
sufferer from liver disease; the depressed
spirits uniting the mind for anything, and
almost driving him to despair. Be of
good cheer; there is life and health left for
you yet. Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
1t regulates the liver, dispels dependency
and restores health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
Regulate the Secretious,

In our endeavors to preserve health it is
of the utmost importance that we keep the
secretory system in perfect condition. The
well-known remedy KidneyWort, has spe-
cific action on the kidneys, liver and bow
els. Use it instead of dosing with vile bit
tiers or drastic pills 1t is purely vege-
table, and is prompt but mild in action. 1t
is prepared in both dry and liquid form
and sold by Druggists everywhere.-R Read
ing EdQLe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
AT THE COURT HOUSE.

The County officials are now kept
busy.
The following Probate business was
transacted yesterday:
s6-Estate of S. L. Brettun, deceased.
Proof of death fled Will presented for
probate. Deposition of Alden J. Blethen.
one of the subscribing witnesses thereto,
in proof thereof, taken in open court.
Estate of John Peterson, deceased. Pc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Prevention is better than cure. Moffat's
Life Pills cleanse the system and prevents
disease. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters are In
vigorating and Strengthening. For sale
by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Sweet repose is enjoyed by those who
take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup 1t soothes
disturbed feelings brought on by cold,
and positively cures coughs; sore throat
etc Price 25 cents O bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

If all our readers could experience the
benefits from Trask's Magnetic Ointment
which we have, they would need no urging
to always keep supplied with it.-Er-
chance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
ORDER OLE EXERCISES.

| The joint meeting of the two lodges was
called to order by Mr.. w. L. Sweeney. who
in a very brief but pointed manner, stated
the object of the assembled members, theil
| families and guests:
| The following programme was then car
ried out:
Opening Ode.
Prayer-Justice Halves.
Address-Rev. j. s. McCord.
Closing Ode.
THE ADDRESS
of the Rev. j. S. McCord, was fine effort
and was well received. The speaker ex-
patiated on the many good traits of the
order, and dwelt particularly on the bene-
VIOLENT character of the organization.
At the conclusion of the formal exer-
cises the rooms were cleared for dancing
and the devotees of Terphsichore enjoyed
themselves until an early hour this morn
ing
Music was furnished by Bleuers full
band
HISTORICAL
Odd Fellowship was first instituted in Man
chester, England, in the year 1912, although
isolated chapters had existed previous to
that time. They were secret in character,
and had similar system of ineatory rites,
to that said to be used by the Masonic
fraternity. While in this isolated state the
main object of the organizations was for
social and convivial enjoyment, and only
occasionally extended charitable assistance
to its members.
On its institution in Manchester the
main purpose of the order was declared to
be ito tender assistance to every brother
when in distress" and this continues to be
the basis of the operations. The head
quarters of this branch of the order is in
Manchester.
1t exists independently in the United
States, Australia, New Zealand and the
West Indies. although there are several
lodges in this country which are affiliated
to and in connection with the Manchester
Board. The first American lodge was
started and inaugurated on the 26th of
April 1919 in the city of Baltimore Mary
land, and since that time the order has in
creased in members and wealth until it
now is one of the wealthiest as well as one
of the most extensive provident associa-
ton in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Many Railroads have discarded the old
make of scales, substituting the Improved
Howe. harden & Co, Agents, Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

THIS paper may be fuund die at all times 3
g. K. /. & P r. e, Ticket Office No So CLARK St.
Chicago, where our friends ST liberty to cal
and examine it,"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

THORoUGH PURITY OF THE CUTICLE is
attained by the use of GLENN's SULPHUR
SOAR.
HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
The voltaio Belt Co.. Marshall. Mion

Will send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
ont delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
LOCAL COLUMN.

We would call especial attention to DR..
Connaugtons advertisement and careful
reading of the facts set forth dm&w&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

A standard household remedy of I'M
doubted and acknowledged merit is Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup. And it costs but 25
cents. All Druggist keep it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Wis beauty truly blent whose red and w0ite,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on. >
Pozzpni's powder imparts 4 richness
Waking the ekin soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

This evening a really talented organiza-
ton, selected with especial reference for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Pixies ToOTHACHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MINUTE
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07

following the old ideas of practices lone
after they have been played out. He is
raising wheat in climate always hostile
to wheat farming, and knocking his head
against the farmers Of the great West
where nature does more for the wheat
grower than all the capital and labor OF
England can. Fooll Why does he not
take new departure, and leave the ce-
reals for dairying. During the last twenty
years the price of meat has risen so per
cent and the price of dairy products loo
per cent. and in the meantime wheat in
England has fallen 90 per cent, but the
English farmer ignores all this revolu-
ton. Labor saving machines have been
turned out but he goes on in the old
groove. A landowner told us that it was
at the risk of losing his bailiff that he
got him this year to use moving ma
chine. At first he refused, but on his
master begging him to try the machine
quietly, for he dared say it was likely a
humbug and would not work well-he
finally acceded, and now is quite salts
fed to NOW the whole place sitting in his
position as driver-a station of exaltation
over his fellow -workmen, quite satisfac-
tory to his pride. Inconceivable is the
stupidity displayed by English agricul-
turists in neglecting economical methods,
in using two laborers to do the work of
one-in turning aside from the species of
cultivation for which his soil is adapted
and clinging to the raising of grain after
so many hard knocks. From their soil,
their climate and outrageous character,
England and Ireland are far away the
finest grazing countries in the world
There is no country on earth where you
seeso many green fields all the year round
as in England. England and Ireland
therefore, with proper farmers, ought to
be the finest dairy countries on the globe;
instead of that they are the lastNabso-
lutely the last. Foreigners undersell here
also with the cheeses of the self-same
make. Everywhere American and Cana
dian Cheddars, Russian and Dutch Derbvs
beat the homemade in quality and price
What means this defeat in spite of every
advantage on the side of the maker at
home? 1t is certain, it is not the fault of
pastures or climate-it is entirely case
Of manipulation, of care, of good manage
ment, of knowledge, of skill, of common
sense. What the English and Irish farm
ers want more than land-laws is Brains
Brainsl L. M. G.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07
Holston Presbytery.
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, E. Tenn,
August 80. 1881.

MesSrS. Editors, s,-Holston Presbytery
has just closed an interesting and profit
able meeting at this place. It was opened
with sermon by the Rev. Geo. r. LYLE
from Zeph i: II. The Rev. James B.
Converse was chosen Moderator by accla-
nation.
Three items of special interest are-
First. The Inauguration of the pastoral
relation. The Rev. James B. Converse,
who has been serving the Holston and
Knoxville Presbyteries very efficiently
for over year, signiGed his acceptance
of call from the church at Blountville.
Sullivan county, for one half his time,
and committee was appointed to install
him on the fourth Sabbath Of September.
Hitherto the churches, with a single ex-
ception, have been served by stated sup
plies. 1t is hoped that other churches
will follow the example set them by the
Blountville church, and our churches
will be no longer pastorless.
Secondly. A step was taken toward
healing the long existent and very iniu-
rious divisions. Every little town, with
few exceptions, have Northern and South
ern Presbyterian churches which mutu-
ally cripple each other. The division in
Rogersville, Hawkins county, a town OF
eight hundred people, dated back to the
Old and New School schism. 1t had as
sumed peaceful character, and did as
little harm as unnecessary divisions can
ever do. But the two pastors, the Rev.
j. Q. Cowan and the Rev. S. V. Nc
Corkle, felt that the division was PERM
cious and they have succeeded in con-
vincing their people of the fact. The
Presbytery cordially and unanimously
sanctioned the effort to unite the two
churches into one, the ecclesiastical con-
nection of which will be settled by a ma
Jorlty vote of its communicates. In its
consummation Mr.. Cowan and Mr.. Nc
Corkle may be left without charge. Both
are very acceptable ministers. We hope
IL at other communities may initiate the
good example set by Rogersville.
Thirdly. Holston Presbytery has again
commenced an effort to establish the pas
toral oversight of the Presbytery over its
ministers and churches, strange as it may
seem in other sections, in upper East
Tennessee there has been no presbyterial
oversight of ministers and church sessions.
Every one did what was right in his own
eyes. The ministers never asked the
consent OF Presbytery in supplying the
churches, and the church sessions never
sought the advice Of Presbytery in look
ing for ministers. The results of this
anarchy have been deplorable. Presby-
terry grouped its churches into fields,
which groups are to be reviewed and al
tered at each spring Presbytery, so as to
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07
NorTowAY G. H., VA, Sept. 8, 81.

Messrs. Editors,-In the brief article
which you were kind enough to publish,
| find two slight errors, which, as the
present reading does not convey pre-
clsely my meaning, l will thank you to
correct. In the last sentence but one of
the article, beginning "the history con-
tanned in the twelfth chapter of John, in
stead of "a0here" read "aohen," and in
the last words of the same sentence, in
stead Of "on his apostles" read "of his
apostles" :" Yours fraternally,
THEoDoRICK PRYOR.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07

promote the highest welfare of all the
churches.
The Rev. A. w. Wilson, who expects
soon to settle at Dodd City, Texas, was
dismissed to the Presbytery of Paris in
the Synod of Texas.
The spring meeting will be held at
Morristown on Wednesday before the
full moon in April. Yours, X.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07
Central 4resbpterian.
OFFICE:
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TER M S

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three months rs cents; payable in advance.-
Ministers of the gospel, $2.5o.
Payments may be made to local agents wher-
ever practicablei all ministers of our Church are
authorised to act as such. Or by checks, Post
Office money orders, or letters Registered by
Postmaster. Otherwise it must be at the risk Of
the party sending it.
Obituaries charged at FIVE cents line. The
party sending can make the estimate by count
ing eight words to line. Payment in advance
Advertising rates furnished on application to
the Office.
Communications and letters on business should
be addressed to CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN, Box
81. Richmond, Va.
Richardson & Southall,
Editors and Proprietors.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07

Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va, a.
second-class matter
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07
The Land Bill for Ireland.

which was passing its final reading dur
ing our visit, is fair illustration Of the
collosal working ability of the Premier.
Whatever may be the result Of this law
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-02
CarIYIe'S Laugh.

Nons of the many sketches o!
Carlyle that have been published
since his death have brought out
quite distinctly enough the thing
which struck me more forcibly thar
sll else, when in the actual presence
of the man; namely. the peculiar
quality and expression of his laugh.
It need hardly be said that there is q
great deal in laugh. One Of the
most telling pieces CT oratory that
ever reached my ears was Victor
Hugo's yindication, at the Voltaire
Centenary in Paris, of the smile of
Voltsire. Certainly Oarlyle's laugh
was not like that smile, but it was
something as inseparable from his
personality, end essential to the &C.
count, when making up ones est.
mate OF him. Il was an individually
characteristic as his lace OF his Gress,
or his way of talking or OF writing.
It seemed indeed indispensable for
the explanation of ell Of these. I
found in looking back upon my first
interview with him that all I had
known of Carlyle through others, or
through his own books, for twenyt-
five years. had been utterly defec-
tive, had left out, in fact, the key
to bis whole nature,-inasmuch as
nobody had ever described to me bis
laugh.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-02
How to Bring up a Boy.

"If I had a boy to bring up I
wouldn't bring him up too softly"
began Brother Gardner, as Samuel
Spin finally quit poking the fire.
"Ebery day OF nay life 1 meet men
who were brought up softly. As boys
dey were kissed an petted an stuffed
wild sweet cake an cried ODER. As
young men Ley had muffin to do bu:
spend mony, dress like monkeys,
loaf on de streets and lock down at
honest labor. 40 men dey am 8
failure. People who dosn' bate 'em
an avoid 'em feel 10 pity 'em. an
dat's just az bad. When I see man
whom ebsrybody dislikes. I realiSs
dat be was brung up on de goody-
good plan as boy"
eff had a boy I'd ruo him agin
the world. I'd put responsibility on
his shoulders. II be got sugar he'd
airn it. II he got tins for loafn' il
would be only arter bis work was
done. II be was ugly or obstinate
I'D tan it outer him instead Of buvin'
him of. II you want to make
SELFISH man. humor de Whims OF
boy. II you want to make coward,
forbid your boy 10 defend his rights.
I'd teach boy dat all boys had rights.
an dsr while he had no business to
trample on de rights of odder boys.
no boy had de privilege OF takin' him
by de nose. Las night an old man
libin' up my way was turned out
doors by his boy. He mas been try
in de goody-good plan on dat youth
fo= de las twenty y'ara, an dis am
de legitimate result. He didn't want
him to work kase work is hard. He
didn't want him to dress plain fur
fear people would look down on him.
De boy am to-day a losfer, neither
grateful fur what has bin done in de
pas nor carin' what happens in de
fnoher. Ten vars ago he wss cried
ober, run arter an cosxed an bought
off. and his mudder libed to see him a
loafer an his ladder has ioun' him a
migrate. "-DetroH Free Press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-02
Lady Serenaders Arrested.

On last Friday evening four young
ladies from the best families OF S n
Jose procured q carriage and drove
over to Santa Clara for the purpose OF
serenaGiBg some of their gentlemen
friends in the Santa Clara College.
Now SUCH thing as sersnading had
been heard a few nights before
at the same place, so the officers,
anxious &c ''pull in" somebody, con-
ceaied themselves in the neighhor.
hood of the boys study room to
await their victims The young
ladies drove up Lafayette street, just
in front OF the study room, and COM
menced a beautiful quartet that
would have charmed any one except
town marshal. Not long had their
sweet voices rang out in the quiet
air when the TWO men. above desig-
mated. jumped out from under the
tree and made grab at the lines.
They tried to get into the carriage.
The young ladies thinking them rob.
bers were much frightened, and one
OF them jumped out and ran away,
but the gallant lamplighter followed
her to the house of Albert Metzler,
from which place she was taken to
the Courthouse. The young lady
who was nearest the lines tried to
drive of, thinking they were rob
bers. All the time the marshal was
trying TO get into the carriage. He
finally succeeded. After patting
himself on the breast and exclaiming,
"big Iniun. mel" the young ladies
wsre taEea to the police courE The
aged judge wa, in dreamland, pro.
nouncing sentence On heas; but the
noble officers aroused him to come
forth and try these fair young ladies' |
He came. The young ladies we're
examined and found guilty of sere-
nading and fine of $3.50 imposed
upon each of them. The young |
ladies. not having the money, were
compelled to give their iewelry as |
bail or bs lodged in felon's cell. |
Saturday morning G. D. Wright, at |
the request OF the lsdies'i parents, |
went over to Santa Clara and held q |
conference with the judge. The COM
plant was withdrawn and the
jewelry Greturned. The citizens oil
San Jose, as we'll as of Santa Clara,
are indignant at the action OF these
two ofRcial.-SGn Jose Cal.l Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-02
A Scathing Epistle.

Washington, September 19th.-
Mrs. Ohristainey has sent her nus
band the following letter:
-. P. Ohristianoy-Sir: send TO
you. in trust for your son George. a
locket which he requested me to
keep for him with my iewe'ry. | snould
have returned it long ago had khown
lust where to send it; but. as 1t con
tanned the picture of Georges mother.
would taKe no risk OF its safe trans
mission. [ send it with nay Ioye 10
George, for, no matter how you have
taught him to feel toward me, I shall
always love Tim. He is the one
and only bright, pure memory OF my
ma rad lite. When I recall your
household, the place and associations
you took me to, in mockery OF g
home. / grow sick and faint. see hor-
rid, blosted faces around me, hear
the fearful sounds of
DRUNKEN BRAWLS,
you, my husband, often foremost in
these trays among father and sons.
One young fair child's face stands
alone, and | know now that the love
I gave George and his gentle com pan
iopship Kept me from madness amid
go much misery and corruption. l
wish TO say to you that you can
spare yoursei any fears of your poor,
pitiful. degraded life being taken
through me or mine. With your
cowsrdly nature, which is The strong
est thing about you, except your SEN
suality, you feared my brother. You
did manage, doubtless, with the aid
of others, to elevate yourself for the
worlds inspection on moral stills.
You mounted them after infinite
labor, when you claimed that you
would in every way ignore my broth
er's letters. But, alas for the effort
made TO reach go unsccustomed a
height! The stills were no. fully
adjusted before you had fallen to your
usual level, and Sc sent
CONSTABLE AFTER CONSTABLE
here to arrest my brother. I feel
convinced that be never meant to
stoop 80 low as to kill you. lie might
have intended to cane you, but IN
my estimation you are too craven q
creature for that much notice from a
gentleman. Your weapon is the
stile.to toward woman ID the darkness
OF the night. The brightness of Gods
sunlight is unsuited to your deeds. |
am decidedly ashamed OF my brother
having noticed you. Do you suppose
he would stain his young white hands
and his whittier soul with crime for
your My wrongs have been greater
than those of mortal woman, and my
only feeling for you is unmitigated
contempt. When one touches pitch
be must be defled, and rivers of
blood would not wash the stain from
me- which was strapped into my
very soul when 1 gave my innocent
giIl life into your keeping. The
greatest suffering / have to endure is
the knowledge OF the degradation
that you have been my husband.
LILLE E. CHRIsrIANcY.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-02
Gen. Grants Arabian Horses.

A curious little story about Gen.
Grants Arabian steeds is told by Mrs.
Hooper. When the horses were de-
livered to the American official who
was deputed to represent Gen. Grant,
he found through some hocus-pocus
Of the employees of the Sultan's
stables one of the horses had been
exchanged for dismal beast, being
lame and generally unsound. Our
countryman did not wish to forward
SO wretcned an. animal to the United
States, yet what was to be done? To
have refused the Sultan's gift would
have been 8 deadly insult, and, be.
sides. be had no right to do anything
of the kind; while to find fault with II
would have been desdlier. Finally q
bright idea struck him. The IN
sound horse happened to be black,
so he sent for the big b and mighty
Turkish official who had the matter
10 charge, and regretfally informed
him that though Gen. Grant was
enchanted with the two noble stsedi
that were accorded him by the
/ magni6cence Of the Sultan, be would
unfortunately, be unable to use the
black one, as horses OF that color
were only employed for funerals in
America. and to offer or accept one
as gift we held to be an exceedingly
bad omen in that country. The
courteous Turk was profuse in civil
ties and apologies, the 0lack horse
was taken away, and sound and
handsome animal of another color
was sent in its stead.