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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-07-30
Pruning DeciduOuS Trees.

AS general rule, the less shade trees
are pruned the better. Nature will
form q better top and more harmo-
NOUS tree in all its parts than art.
Severe pruning is no longer practiced
even in fruit orchards by our best hor-
ticulturists. The custom that formerly
prevailed, of pruning evergreens and
other trees, so as to make top-shaped,
ovate and other fantastic tops, is no
longer regarded as good taste. If you
want a tree with low spreading top,
plant. one that grows that way. If you
want an oyate or pyramidal top, plant
a tree that will make such top, but do
not attempt to force trees to assume
different forms from those which nature
gives them. Each Tree treated in this
way is Il standing lie, and proclaims to
every passer-by the folly of its owner.
The true idea is to make each species
assume as nearly as possible the typical
form OF that species. To do this, some
pruning is sometimes necessary. If
trees are not crowded if each one has
room enough for the air and sunlight to
have free access to it on all sides, it
will round out and develop its full pro-
portions, and if it does not actually at
tain it, will approximate its typical
form. Where the lower limbs are in
the way, of course they must be sacri-
feed, but where they are not, leave
them and you will have finer and more
thrifty tree. If a limp, as is often the
case with the elm in our dry soil, ex-
tends beyond the rest, absorbing the
strength and destroying the symmetry
of the tree, it should be cut back while
yet small.
The soft maple often throws out
limbs that have no firm attachment to
the body, and will sooner or later split
off; these should be removed while
small. The idea of cutting back the
top of soft maple, or any other tree,
to prevent it from becoming top heavy,
is fallacious; it relieves for the time but
makes it worse afterwards. If a soft
maple, as some of them will do, breaks
bodily, and continues to do so, it is bet
ter to remove it and plant another in its
place. Severe pruning lowers the
vitality of any ordinary tree, making it
less able to bear the drouth and heat
of summer, and the cold of winter and
leaving it an easy prey to borers and
other noXious insects. ~
AS strong man is able to resist dis
ease, so vigorous tree is able to resist
the attacks of its enemies, while a fee
BILE one succumbs. NaeIersI M
So far as possible all limbs should be
while small. 1t is rarely nee
essary to cut large limb from a tree
that has been properly cared or.--Dr.
!. e. Stetcart. .sa.faH. HH...
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-07-30

--"rve often heard of the fruits of
marriage" said Bubbles, when inform
ed that he was the father of twins;
" but most seriously protest against
having those fruits presented to me in
the shape of pairs. "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-07-30

"A witness was on the stand in an
illegal liquor sale case. The counsel
was trying to find out in what kind of a
glass the liquor was handed to the wit
ness in. and at last exclaimed; What
kind of a looking glass was itP" BE
CORA, SCR, it was not looking glass at
all, it was atumbler."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-07-30


Count Beaurepaire had bent before her
with questioning air, and they were
gliding down the room together in a
waltz that made Mr.. Vincent Maurice
gnash his teeth. She was taken back
to her cousins presently, and the Count
drew about her the swans down wrap
that Mr.. Rivers had held, and they went
out on the piazza, and she passed with
in yard of him, without seeing him,
without dreaming OF the eager, pallid
face, without seeing the quick move
ment, the half-outstretched hand, as I'M
concerned, lifting the spotless laces of
her train, as if he were waiter stand
ing there, and passing on into the moon
light, in the snowy flutter of her dra-
perry and the soft white down of her
mantle, a vision of maidenly grace al
most too lovely to be real. No sleep
visited his pillow that night; the vision
hung before his eyes; he heard, as one
hears a bell in the ears, the warm, rich
tones, the low, sweet laugh, in which
she seemed to be rehearsing the scenes
of a life with which he had nothing to
do-scenes of summer in France at the
old chateau of the Beaurepaires, famous
in song and story. '7 lo fh
As soon as he dared he sent his card
to Mrs; Rivers's parlor, and having
tipped the servant, followed him boldly
up.
" Mauricep MauriceP" he heard Mrs.
Francis Rivers say, holding his card, the
door ajar. g Put down your book, Kate.
Do you know anybody of the name
Mr.. Vincent Mauricep''
:" MIR. Vincent MauriceP Oh yes,"
came the musical tones again. az used
to know him very well. We were great
friends once. To tell you the truth,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

The annual reunion of the Wide Awake
Hose and Hook s. Ladder Go. No. 2. of
this city. came off on New Years evening,
at their hose house. and was very enjoy
able. The boys enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely, The oyster supper was one of
the best spreads and those fortunate to
be invited were well paid for the treat in
store. Much credit is due to Chief Engi-
neer Jas, Johnston. Foreman Daniel
Hesley aud Assistant Foreman Henry
Nolt, who. together with the com mittee Of
arrangements, done all 10 their power to
look after the interest of the guests.
Alderman Henry. Dir. Burial. aud great
many more graced the occasion with their
presence. The affair will long be remem-
barred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
a. Worthy c kjsct.

Some charitable ladies tof Rock Islant
have concluded to givea concert for tn.
benefit o. the workmen at Buiord's Pillow
Works who lest their tools at the FIRE, OIL
who may be likely to suffer in conse-
qaence of loss of work Mr.. Ben Harper
has kindly rendered the use Of bic opera
house for she evening of Jan. 10,
This kind offsr has been
accepted BY the ladies'. and 90
the evening in question dne concert will
be given. The programme. of course, is
not yet announced. but we are authorized
to state that Mrs. Ottilhe Abel Hass will
give one or more choice num-
bers. snd Mrs. Alice nuttoa Atwsll.
preside at the plano. The object is q
worthy one and we hope and believe, il
will be generously supported.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION o
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK,
INDIsCRETIoNs OR EXCEssEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
Is. 1t tones up and invieorates the sys-
tenn, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, sl.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of Eve vials and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DIcINE COMPANY 100 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Marriage LIcsnses.

Following is rscapitulation of Il
marriage licenses issued in the month
December by Richard a. Donaldson
County Clerk:
1 Alexander a Frazier, Mrs Emma A futile
William Buntenbach, Sarah SchHid.
z George w Rumple, Mary Andrews.
William Bohn, Annie Dose.
Emil SchRdt, Anna Gildenpfenning.
Frederick Gripp, Annie Lage.
Charles j Brown. Katy Blk.
NelA Anderson, Mrs Jennie Anderson.
James Parker, Jr Mary A Arkland.
10 John MCGEE, Leyina M0rgans.
Heinrich Pap lsen, Elizabeth Huesiug.
II Peter Lindherg, Matilda Hedin.
IA Samuel DUnmire, Mrs Josephine Smith
Charles Hahn, Frederika KIudsE
Nathan A Boyer Salina Todd.
Homer Stanton, Matte Haskell.
Is Charles johnson, Josephine A Lagerloi
William FL Wilson, Harrietle Kramer.
II Victor Wastranp, Emma K Benson.
Cicero Isaac Damp, julia n. Howard.
10 William Hamor, Margaret A .Armpriest.
90 Edward " Osborn, Eva L Calkins.
81 Joseph Sible, Belle Walker.
William LaPoint, Helen Freed
william White, Hattie Pharez.
Archibald Hodge, ELIZA Dorman.
~ John w Temple, Katy SehI4ol
Amasa Space, Sarah Waldma1.
70 Isaac Miller. Rachel Shinn.
"a Schiller Hcsford, Floy III Chapman.
Oscar Bowman, Tackla Anderson.
Alexander Clark, jeanette WIPER.
IS Evert Gladhill, Lora Brooks
John w. Marsh. Mary Van wiukle.
q Charles Pearson, Mary Breecher.
John N Dean. Elsie A Ryder.
Charles y Short, Mrs Katie Kelly.
Hugh III Esynoldss Carrie Howard.
. Daniel ] Darbin. Wiley a Bigelow.
80 Jonathan Gaunt, Sarah A Johnston,
80 William w williamson. sarah Gray.
Stephen wells. Minnie Bnehmeyef.
Albert Young, Nelly Bauermastsr.
81 Frank Grosjean, Susan Devoet
John Casey, susan McLane.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
4 DISASTER.
BUE ORD & cos PLoW WORKS
BURNED,
Loss sloo, 900, Insurance. $ss, 900
47s MEn OUT OF WORE.

On Friday night the water works
sounded the alarm of Ere. and in few
minutes the news spread that Buford's
Pillow works were 10 flames. AT frat the
news could hardly be believed, but the
fact was beyond dispute. and the people
bv hundreds iocked to the scene. The
flames were first discovered by Mr..
w, T. Scotch, superintendent OF the
company's store, who, while waiting on
customer, happened to glance in the di
rection Of the shops and saw the fire. He
at once gave the alarm, and in few
minutes the Piow Works Fire Brigade,
with foreman John LaFraDz. and George
Alter of the painting department. were on
hand. The hose was off the reel, which
delayed work for few minutes. but an
attachment was soon had, and then the
Saw Mill Brigade came mp and two con-
uections we're made aud streams ready to
play, but here hitch occurred. at the
water works. the arm of the Holly engine
giving out, neeessitating some delay, but
only temporary as the Worthington engine
was soon brought into use by Superintend-
ent Cramer. By this time the entire fire
department had arrived and did excellent
service; The flames spread rapidly, how
ever, and it soon became apparent that
the main building, Citing shopl could
not be saved, and the firswen
then directed their efforts to saving
the forge shop and the Dew building
This was accomplished by hard work.
the fire department and citizens working
hard. It was sad spectacle to witness
the pillow works. burning. for everybody
felt il was a sad calamity to Rock Island.
and 80 everybody worked to save the
burning shops.
During the FIRE. Mat Murriu. while
ascending a ladder slipping from under
him. He was taken up, as was supposed
dead, and carried to Buford's store. but
he was not as severely injured as was sup
posed, though badly hurt Be was after
wards taken home. and at last accounts
was considered out OF danger though he is
badly bruised.
The fire was the work of an ineendiary
of this Mr.. B. D. Buford. president of
the company, says there is no question.
Two men were eeen 20 run through the
alley just before the alarm was given and
it is also stated that the FIRE was seen in
three places at one time, the blaze in the
north end being the brightest when first
discovered. The loss is estimated at
500. 900 as follows
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

The fight is pow against the ring.
Will the people endorse she ring?
The ring is just one notch ahead.
Fred B. Ward was in the city to day.
How do you like the ring nomination,
anyway
1t is easy to nominate but it not hall
so easy to elect.
Justice Cropper is the lucky Police
Magistrate this month.
-Chubb Saulpxugh arrived home 10
time to spend New Years.
1t is Ankrum. Just as THE ARUs pre-
dicted, and the ring is happy.
The ring, the ring what glorious thing.
To stand 10 solid with the court house
ring.
-Ankrum is the nominee. We'll, why
shouldn't he DO. is he in the regular
line Of succession2
The present deputy sheriff Ankrum.
having served his apprenticeship with the
ring, il now promoted. This is strictly
according to the rules of the ring
The Registry Boards Of the different
wards comm spces to morrow, and all
voters should see that their names are on
the list, 10 their respective voting places.
-Marsbel Miller was the recipient of
Doellinger reclining chair and Deputy
Marshel German fine Meerschaum pipe
from the police force, on New Years eve.
MIR. Joe Gsskell, Cashier and Pay
master of the r. I. l. p R'y left for
Brooklyn. N. T., on last Friday evening
to visit relatives aud hays little recrea-
ton.
james Frey. Esq. who has been
located at Cambridge for some time past.
has returned to Rock Island. Hs is ever
welcome to his many friends in this local
ity.
The police report for the month OF
December shows only seventeen arrests
six each for being drunk and disorderly;
two inmates of houses of i'll fame. and one
for iarceney.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

Hoopestoa, III, October 2, 1880.
For sale by q. Speidel. Rock Island
and Richards & Sohrbeek. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Labor Saving,

The demand of the people for az easier
method of preparing Kidney Wort has
induced the proprietors, the we'll known
wholesale Druggists. Wells, Richardson &
Co, of Burlington, VI, to prepare it for
sale 10 liquid form as we'll as 10 dry form.
1t saves all the labor of preparing. and al
it is equally efficient it is preferred by
many persons. Kidney Wort always and
every proves itself perfect remedy,
Buffalo Ne,os.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Huoklin,s Arn,ca saIye,

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
% Cents per Box, For sale bys g.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
The insurance is divided as follows:


| By this calamity, ATS men are throwr
out of employ ment, and it is possible soms
suffering will snsue. The season is q bad
one. too. as it is just at this time the COM
pany are busiest-just getting ready foi
spring orders, and as there was a large
amount of manufactured goods destroyed
| there must necessarily be some delay 10
| the work.
There will be no attempt to rebuild tht
shops or clear away tho debris this winter
but temporary sheds will be erected, and
portable engines used to give power to the
forge shop and the large new building on
the east, and 10 three weeks or q month at
the furihest. the company expect TO be
able to turn out as many blows I'D ever /.
and thus be able to supply their heavy
trade iu the spring. Had the forge shop
with all the valuable machinery and stock
been destroyed. the loss would have been
almost irreparAbie. but fortunately the
forge shop and contents were saved, thus
enabling the company TO go on with their
orders and give employment to their men
inside of thirty days.
The fire 10 regretted by everybo
in Rock Island as the pillow tworks is not
only institution OF industry which gives
us name abroad. but its employees help
sustain every branch of business in the city.
While all regret the calamity to Rock
Isand and sympathy with Messrs Buford
& Co., yet all are thankful it is not total
loss. and that the famous implements of
this firm will soon be turned out as rapid
ly as before.
In the spr ing, mammoth new buildings
will be erected to replace the burned struc
lures and will be of the most substantial
character.
The Davenport fire department did
excellent service at the Are, and are en-
titled to thanks, in fact every body worked
hard, the PIow Works Brigade. Weyer-
hayser's Brigade and Chief Johnston's
men. each and all did well. It was Inn
possible to save the fitting shops and only
by the hardest kind of work were the |
other buildings saved from destruction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Gard of Thanks.

To the Editor OF the Argus:
We desire to return our sincere thanks
to the Rock Island fire department aud
citizens, for theirsuntiring efforts to save
our property at the Ere on Friday evening
last, and feel that, but for the valuable
assistance then rendered. our loss would
have been many thousands of dollars
greater. We are under obligations for
the kindly aid rendered and shall not soon
forget il. Very Respectfully.
B. d. BUFoRD & Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03


Watertown, Rock Island Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Liver Complaint,
and the use of your Indian Blood Syrup entirely
relieved me. advise all similarly afflicted to give
1t trial.
PIT. UPSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Probate,

The record of the Probate Court con-
tains the following;
3l-Estate of A. T. Swander, deceased.
Claims of NJ NJ. Sturgeon. County Sup
erintendent. $l2, allowed in fourth class
Estate of o Fl. 2. Moore. deceased.
Will admitted to probate. Petition for
letters testamentary by Charles M. Rood
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
To ,ohom ii ,,,av concern:

10 sot0Da ii may concern:
This is to certify that my wife, Eliza
Rice. has been afflicted With a trouble
some cough for more than seven years
| have expended large amount of money
with the best physicians in the country,
and Tor the many remedies advertised to
cure all diseases of the lungs, with but
little satisfaction or relief, and she was
daily becoming more discouraged, and her
cough growing worse 1t had become
apparent to NE that something must be
done Ton her imm ediate relief. or it would
soon be too late. About this time, Jan
cary is, 1879, DIR. Whites Pulmonaria
was highly recon mended TO me and at
once purchased of our druggist. Mr. j. 8.
Powell, six bottles for FIVE dollars, which
was guaranteed to cure her cough or
money would be refunded. [ am pleased
to inform my friends and the public gen
orally that she was greatly relieved by the
first few doses, and continued to grow bet
ter until she was entirely cured by the use
of this valuable medicine. 1t has per-
formed all that is claimed for it, aud | can
|cheerfuliy commend it to all who are af
fiicted with consumption. coughs. etc
My wife aud myself can be consulted at
any time in regard to the above wonder
full cure.
LEWIS RICE.
Hoopestoa, III. October 2, 1880.
For sale by q. Speidel. Rock Island,
and Richards & Sohrbeek. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Bad for the Uudsrtakers.

1t is not probable that this country will
ever be SO healthy that We shall have to
kill a man or two to start a graveyard, yet
it is certain that as ''HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR" progresses 10
popularity. the number of deaths by con-
sumption will diminish. 1t is individually
the very best remedy for Coughs, Colds.
Hoarseness. Influenza, and all diseases
tending to consumptiye crisis. that the
world has ever known. Sold by druggists
everywhere at SO cents and 81. Get the
large size. as it is much the cheapest.
A. B. Grain & Son, Monticello, N, Y,
write: I'VE think HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR one of the best
preparations in the market for Coughs
and Colds. and we recommend 1t accord
tn9ly."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
LOCAL COLUMN.
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretons of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss OF manhood, &c. will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send aself-sddressed envelope to the REV. JosH1H
7. IMAM, Station d, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards Circulars, Note Heads.
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms,
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work 10 that line, neat, quick
and cheap. Thefriends Iof the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

ID. T. SchiIl, Deputy Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue in this department, took 10,
in December, for tobacco stamps $2.40,
cigar stamps $778.50, and for beer stamps
$3.357. His total receipts for the year
were $35, 1882. comprised of. other than
tax paid stamps 1857 so. beer stamps
$28. 430 80, cigar stamps $6.4S3 60 and
tobacco stamps Sal 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
sPLESpED BLOOD PURIFIER.

Stockton. 10 Dav1ess Co., Aug. 10, 1879.
Dear Sir:--Having used your Indian Blood Syr-
up for the last three years, ana fully satisfied thai
1t is an efficient remedy, and can recommend it to
all my friends for Purifying the Blood and Con-
stipation. 1t Is much more agreeable than any
other Phys1c have eyer taken, as 1t relieves the
sufferer instead of causing him pain entIeat al
my afflicted friends to give your Syrup trial.
MISS GRACE TUCKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
DISEASES OF THE STOMACH.

Plum River, Stockton, 10 Daviess Co., Hls.1679.
Dear Slr:-I was afflicted with distress in my
Stomach-at times 1t was almost impossible for me
to endure it. tried numerous medicines, but
found no relief until my husband procured some OF
your Indian Blood syrup, which to my great sur
prise cured me. My health neyerbetter than
now. and [ think your medicine Is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA L. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26O pages.
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents: same in
paper covers, 25 cents. Manhood, 10
cents, W omanhood. 10, cents: Pamphlet, 3
cents-securely sealed. by mail, Send
money or postage stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist, Git st. Charles
St Louis Mo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

A Positive fact of the Age ia the GER
tainty of relief afforded In skin diseases by
GLENN's SULPHER Soar.
Hills HAIR OR WHISPER DYE. Black
or Brown. SOC,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

Judge Smith. is at the Rock Island,
House and will preside at the present term
of the circuit court,
DR.. ], f. Todd, of Galva. was 10 the
city to day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Read the VOLUNTARY TESTING
MAILS of Persons who have been CURED
By the use Of the BLOOD PURIFIER.


Watertown, Rock Island Co. Ills.
Dear Sir:-1 have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for severe Cough, and have received
much relief therefrom.
MRS, q. SNOW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
The vo1ra.o Relt Co

The voltatc Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon so days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

Better and cheaper than a Doctor
Moffat's Life Pills. The quickest cure for
Burns !and Lcalds-Page's Climax Salve.
1t draws out the pain aud heals without
scar. For sale by Druggists every
where
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

If you suffer from looseness of the
bowels, ANGosTURA BITTERs will surely
cure you Beware OF counterfeits and ask
your druggist for the genuine article. pre-
pared by DR.. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03

For any burn, bruise. sore or inAamma-
ton, external or internal. apply Trask 6
Magnetic Ointment. If it succeeds. tell
your friends: if it don't the price will be
refunded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-03
Hard Coal,

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $3.50 per ton for
nut, and 50 90 per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
uov29tf @. III. SPEAKER,