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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
CITY COUNCIL.
Regular Monthly Meetina---ohae1al
Report.

CITY HALL, Rock ISLAND. ILL.,, Feb, 7,
lSSI.-7:3o %. m.-Council met in regular
monthly session. All members being
present,
The minutes of the last regular meet
ing were read and on motion of Aid. War
nock the same were corrected and then
adopted. The reports of city officers wers
read and ordered placed on file: also the
ssnai animal statements of the insurance
mpaniss.
Aid. Henry presented a petition of
Spencer. Robinson Il Co., to grant license
to maistain their ferry across the Missis-
sinri river for the period of ten years and
the rate of tolls heretofore fixed by the
county board, as they now exist. was
granted and an ordinance TO license aud hx
the rates OF toll on the ferry across the
Mississ;ppi river was unanimously passed.
A nstition of Chas. Arnold was prs7eu Ut
ed aud read tc adjust the rate OF his water
rent m his property. Referred to the
water works committee with power to act.
A petition Of the ire hose companies
.sk;,r increase of annual pay for taking
care of the city's property, was presented
by Aid. Henry. and on motion OF Aid.
Lundy laid over for action Of the new
council
vas 6led by Aid, Henry. asking to have
III. drain or sewer opsped Oh Seventeenth
street betwecu Third and Fourth avenue,
tbs same being stopped up. Referred to
tha atreet aud alley com mittae for imme-
date investigation aud action
A netitiop for the relief OF Tom Slatery,
injured while laying waterpipes on Fifth
pyarns was on motion OF Aid Lundy
referred 10 the mayor and water board to
inouira into the matter ani report at the
next meeting.
Aid. Warpoek reported subs aEtialy the
same as in former meeting in regard to NJ i,
9ormans petition aud left the matter for
the decision OF the council.
Aid Henry moved Mr.. German De paid
Ala. Lundy moved, as an amendment
that VI German be allowed $50 for the
loss IT his horse aud 10 give receipt in
full Tor all damage sustained Notion
adopted.
Capt. Robinson being present spoke in
behalf of the ilennepin cana! project, ask
ing an appropriation of 500 towards
paving the expenses ct convention to be
held some time in May OF representatives
of all rhe Northwestern states favoring the
project. On motion of Aid. Warnock the
sum of 500 for that purpose was allowed.
Aid Lundy. in regard to Adam Yohe s
petition. asked further time to investi-
gate the claim, and on motion of Aid.
Browne the same was granted with
power to settle with the petitioner, Car
ried
The bill of DR. s @. Pummer, $25
was, on motion of AID Lundy. laid over
till next meeting.
The Gnanoe committee reported the
following bills as correct. which were al
lowed as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Xopr Life is at rStaka.

There is no question about it. Who
ever nealects Cough or Cold. does so at
the risk Of his or her life To day it may
be easily controlled; next week the lungs
may be full of tubercles. Think of this
Do not wifulIy rush 30 a umptive's
grave. Remember that a few doses of
HALE's HONEY OF HoARHoUND OF TAR
will cure any Cold or Cough, if taken early
enough. Remember also. there is a crisis
when all medication is ''too latel" too
lateI' Sold by all drugRistsat SO cents
cheapest
j. NJ. Edwards, Riverhead. L. l.. writes:
HALEs HoNEYsoF HoARHoUND AND TAR
and Pixies TooTHACHE Drops have a
good sale. are staple as wheat, and Reli-
able.
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Grand Total $a,Sb7 81
The finance committee also recon mend
ed the following bills for payment o. A,
Barnhart. So Is; Coal Valley Mining Co,
SIS. IS; Ksnworthy & Beardsley. $50
which were allowed
A report of the Superintendent of the
Water Works was read 10 regard to con-
templated improvements on the old site
and the cost and estimates of new loca-
motion of Aid, Lundy the subject was
referred to an adjourned meeting for that
purpose to be held 10 two weeks from
today.
An ordinance 10 regard to burial per
mits was read and adopted.
Aid. Reimers moved that the ordinance
committee be requested to draw up an
ordinance compelling the nun bering of
houses in the city and present the same at
the next meeting Motion adopted.
The special committee in regard to the
Milan bridges made report of action
taken to bring the matter before the
Legislature and SECURE Q speedy decision.
Mayor Carse appointed DR.. G, Bern
hardi for the unexpired term OF DIR. G.
Tegeler, as member Of the Public Library
Board caused by his resignation. The
appointme nt was unanimously confirmed,
as also the appointment of Thos. A.
Johnston % policeman in place of Thos
Bollman. resigned.
Aid Lundy moved that the Council
attend tho funeral of the late Thomas
Ystcs in a body, and that q committee be
appointed to draw up proper resolutions
of respect and present the same 10 next
meeting. Motion adopted. The Mayor
appointed the following committee; Aid.
Lundy, Sehpid and Warnock.
a motion By AID, Gray to adjourn
was lost.
Aid Henry moved that the majority
report be read aad moved its adoption
in regard to redistricting the city into
seven wards
Aid Warnock presented q minority
report as substitute and moved it's
adoption, which was lost By the following
vote:
Ayes Browne. Gray and Warnoek,
3
Nays Henry. Lundy, Rinok, Schmid,
Spencer, Rsimers and Stsphens-7.
AID Sehmld moved an amendment to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
It -ou are Sick. Read

the Kidney Wort advertisement 10 anoth-
err column, and it will explain to you the
rational method of getting we'll. Kidney
w ort will save you more doctors bills than
any other medicine knowa Acting with
specific energy outhe kidneys and liver. it
cures the worst diseases caused by their
arrangement, lee it at once il dry or
liquid form. Either is equally efficient.
the liquid is the easiest. but the dry is tie
most economical
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Ghe 9airg Ass'as.
RoCK IsLAMD,...-..--..I ILLINOIS.
Tuesiay. February 8, 1854.
RAILWAYS REMEDIES.
RAILWAYS
Sarsapariilian Resolvent,
The Great Blood Purifier.
The Great Blood Purif'
Changes as Seen and Felt.
AS they Daily Occur
AFTER USING A FEW DOSES:

AFTER USING A FEW DOSES:
l. Good spirits, disappearance OF weakness.
hnguor. melancholy; increase and hardness Of
D Strength Increases, appetite improves, relish
Ton food, no more sour eructations OF watsrbrash,
.ood digestion, calm and undistuI bed sleep, awak-
On fresh and vigorous.
g. Disappearance sof spots, blotches, pimples /;
fac skin looks clear and healthy; the urine chang
Cd from its turbd and cloudy appearance to clear
cherry or amber color; water passes freely from
scalding; little or no sediment; no pain or weak
4. Marked diminution OF quality and frequency
OF Involuntary weakening discharges Qf afflicted
that way with certainty g. permanent cure IN n
creased strength exhibited In the sscFeanng glands
i. Yellow ti.ge on the white of the eyes, and
cd to clear. lively and healthy color.
Those suffering from weak n or liberated lungs
Sing freely the tough phlsgm or mucus from the
lanas, air cells, bronct 81 windpipe. throat or
al aim Increase q strength throughout the .ys.em
stoppage OF night sweats and pains and feelings OF
cessation of cold and chills sense OF suToeation
hard breathing and paroxysm OF cough on !ylng
q. As day after day The sARsAPAkILLIAN is
ssss viii diminish, and elf foreign and impure de-
Rosis SWAY and the 1nsound made sound
and healthy ulcers fever sores, chronic skin dis
IN cases where the system has been snliN stsd.
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive sublimats
sa1a accumui lated and become deposited IN the
Bones. Joints, ETC., causing carries Of the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures, eontortions white swell
Iinos yaricose veins, etc., the SARSAPARILLIAN
viii resolve away these deposits, and exterminste
the virus of the disease from the system -,
9. If those who are taking these medicines ior
sases however slow may be the cure, feel better
and nnd their general healtE improving their flesh
\ sure sign that the cure lie progressing In these
d ceases the patient either gets better or worse
r. Wins of the disease is not inactive IL not
rsted and driven from the blood 1t will spread and
eontinue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
"a the APARILLIAN makes the patient feel
better" every hour you will grow better, and In
crease In health, strength and flesh.
The great power OF this remedy is in diseases
thai THREATEN death-ga in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Illustrated Marriage Guide, $50 pages,
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents: same in
paper covers, % cents. Manhood, 10
cents; W om anhood, lG, cents: Pamphlet, 3
cents-securely sealed. by mail, Send
money or pvstaee stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist, CIT st. Charles
St. Louis, No
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Notice OF stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that meeting Of
the stockholders OF the NATION Mining
Company will be held at the ofhse of
Heagy Il Stoddard Hampton, Illinois, on
Saturday, Feb 10Th. 1881, fer the pur
pose of taking action to increase she cap
tal stock of the company from 100000 to
500 900, By order of
DIRECTORS,
February 3, 1881. 4d7t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Pixies TooTHAcHE Drops CURE In
ONE MINUTE.

CoUGBs. -" Bro,oa's Bronchial Troch-
e" are used with advantage to alleviate
CopGHs, SORE THROAT. HoARsRNEss
and BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS. For thirty
years these Troches have been in use.
With annually increasing favor. They are
not new and untried, but having been
tested by wide and constant use for nearly
50 entire generation, they have attained
we'll merited rank among the few staple
remedies of the age.
The "Broson's Bronchial
Iroches' act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
iu all disorders of the Throat and Larynx,
restoring q healthy tone when relaxed.
either from cold or over exertion of the
voice, and produce a clear and distinct
enunciation. Speakers and Singers find
the Troches useful.
A CoUGH. Cold, OATARRH or Sore
Throat requires immediate attention, az
neglect oftentimes results in some incur.
able Lung Disease. ''Brol1n's Bronchial
Iroches'' will almost invariably give
relief. limitations are offered for sale.
many of which are injurious. The geuu.
inc ''Brosoa's Bronchsul zrocAes" are sold
Do b0Ges,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

svrhis uaper may be found on fle ct all times at
n. RI p R. r. Ticket Once, No. IS Clark St.,
Chicago, where our friends are ct liberty to call
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Health, hope and happiness are restored
by the use of Lydia L. Pinkhsms Vegeta
BILE Compound. It is positive cure for
all those diseases from which women suffer
80 much. Send to Mrs. Lydia K. Pink
ham. 233 Western Avenue for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
LOCAL COLUMN.
4 CARD.

TO all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretons of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss OF manhood, SC, will send a recipe tn at will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This greatremed
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JosFdH
T. IEEAs. Station D, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Rucklin's Arn1ca SaIve.

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
70 Gents per. Box. For sale by: @,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Moffats Life Pills are purely vegetable.
They act on the liver. opening the ducts.
and restoring the whole body to perfect
health. Always have box in the house.
For sale BY Druggists sverywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

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. q. 3. Siegert u Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Judge Henry D. Barron. ST Croix
Falls. Wis. says: Il have suffered Sc
vsrely from Piles and found no remedy
until l tried Trssk's Magnetic Ointment.
Il relieved me OF once, and permanently"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

s. FL. IRWIN. of Ute Greek. Colfax, Co.,
New Mexico. says:-My wife has been
cured of cough of thirty years standing
by wearing an Only Lung Pad. See
ADJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per too for
put, and $975 per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf G. II. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
The Pnbiic Library.

& quorum of members not being pres
emf, ths Board of Directors of the Public
Library did not hold its regular monthly
meeting on Monday evening. Following
is the January report Of bliss Gale. Lib
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
DR. Radw avs
REGULATING PILLS

Perfectly tastelsss, elegantly cuated with sweet
gum, Parge, regulate, purify cleanse land strength
Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders
che Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costive
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
30 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tainlng no mercury, minerals deleterious drugs.
~ observe the following symptoms resulting
krom disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, FuIlnees of the Blood
IN the Head, Actdity of the Stomach. Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fnllness OF Weight
IN the stomach Sour Eruptlons Sinking or Flutter-
sngs In the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head Hurried and Difficult Breathing Flntterinps
at the Heart, Choking Sufocatinp Sensation
1hen in Lying Posture ,Dimness of Vision Dots
Or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
sne Head, Deficiency OF Perspiration Yellowness of
me skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest Iimbe
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning In the Fleeh
a few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders Price
s0cents per box, Sold by druggists.
READ FALSE AND TRUE"
send a letter stamp to RADWAY 81 CO.. No -
Warren, Cor Church ST.. New York. ~ Infor-
nation worth thousands will be sent you.
TO THE PUBLIC.
There can DO no better guarantee OF the valueof
Dr.. RADwAY's old established K. r. R. REMEDTRs
IAN the base and worthless limitations of them as
here are False Resolvents. Reliefs and Pills Be
Ne ana ASK for railways, and see that the name
WoWas"ls on what yon bay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Cook Wanted,

Wanted. woman who is u first class
general cook Call at the store formerly
occupied by Isaac Epstein. Second avenue.
opposite the Harper House. 7dlw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Printing. Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Sound reposs is SO essential to good
health that we feel surprised to know any
enc would risk loss OF rest from a Cough
or Gold, when q bottle of DIR, Bulls
Cough Syrup would give retrenhing
slumDer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Our LIGHTNING IMMINENT Is yarn"
f9.7 to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold bg u. Speidei, Rock Island and
Richards j. Sohrbeck. meliaa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

the original motion to change the line Of
the Fourth ward from Twentieth to TWEEN
ty-frst street. which was lost by the fol.
lowing vote:
Ayes--Schmid, Reimers and Stephens
3.
Nsys-Browne. Henry. Lundy, Rinck
Spencer, Gray aud Warnock. u.
The majority report was then adopted
with the following vote:
Ayes-Henry. Lundy. Rinck. Schmid
Spencer, Browne and Stephens,-7.
Nays-Browne, Gray and Warnock.
3.
An ordinance was then offered by Aid
Henry dividing the city into seven wards
and he moved its adoption and it was car
ried by thu following vote:
Ayes-Henry, Lundy. Rinck, Schmid
Spencer, Rsimers and Stephens.-7.
Nays-Browne. Gray and Warnock
"a.
On motion the Council adjourned te
maek Eah 81 oft T20 d NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Rodman Rifles, Attention,

There will be special meeting Of the
Rodman Rifles on Wednesday evening.
Feb, 9tb, to make arrangements for attend
ing the funeral of the late Sergeant
Thomas Yates, A full attendance re-
quested.
HARRY ABEL.
1925 President
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speidel. Rock
island and Richards Il Sohrbeck. Mo-
lima
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

SEND FOR GIENN's SULPHUR SOAP if
troubled with an eruption or an abrasion
of the skin.
HuL's HAIR AND NHIsKER Dye,
Black orBrowp SOC
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

The following entries appear upon The
Court record:
CIVIL CAUSES.
MARTIN HouIihan @ B d Z r r
Co-trespass. Motion 10y defendsntl for
a new trial, granted. Plaintiff granted
leave to amend declaration and file ed
dltlonai counts within ten days Of next
term and cause continued.
Al Webster, administrator. V Margare.
Webster. ct al.-appssl. Judgment of
County Court sfarmed, Judgment
against defendants appellant fer costs
Appeal prayed aud allowed, Bond in
800 etc
The People. * rel. Rock Island Il
Peoria Railway Co.-dsb. Demurrer tto
decIaraton) sustained. Leave granted
plaintiff to amend within ten days OF next
term. Gauss Continued,
IN cHANcERY
Calvin Fl Allen. ct al. John Il
Wilson, ct ala bill for account. De.
murrsr to bill sustained Defendant
ruled to answer wishin thirteen days.
James A Coylc Mary A Coyle-di-
voree. Hearing Finding for complaint.
Decree of divorce.
7 e Sshindisr j SShiuGier -chaGcery.
Motion by defendant for rule en- eoin'
plant to show cause why he should not be
attached for centemp: for failing to obey
order Of Nov. /, 1880.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

Every thing has a cause Tickling Ia
the throat. husking of voice, violent
coughing, etc. are the effects OF severe
cold DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures the
cold at once and removes its serious
effects
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

To GIVE tone TO the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

FoR SALE-Old newspapers at so cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS Office.
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The volsaio Sci. Co., Marshall, zzioh

5s@N WI S1IE@41f
Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 80 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, 1881-02-08

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
Aot remedial agent in the world that will cure
lever and ague, and all other mRlarioue, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills. so quick as Railways Ready Relief
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08

On motion the Council adjourned to
meet Feb. 81, at 1870 NJ.
RoBT, koEHLER, City Clerk,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-08
Railways Ready Relief

WILL AFFORD INSTANT EASE.
Inflammation of the Kidneys.
Inflammation of the Bladder.
Inflammation of the Bowels.
Congestion of the Lungs.
Sore Throat, Difficult Breathing.
Palpitation Of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diphtheria.
Catarrah, Influenza
Headache, Toothache.
Neuralgia, Rheumatism.
Cold Chills, Ague Chills.
ChiIblains and Frost Bites
The application OF the Ready Relief to the part
or parts where the pain or difficulty exists will af-
ford ease and comfort.
81 10 60 drops in half tumbler of water will In q
few minutes cure Camps, Sprains, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhaa Dysentery,
Collie, Wind in the Bowels, and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD
WAY, - READYREL1EF with them A few drops,
in water will prevent sickness pains from chang
Of water. 1t is better than French brandy or Bit
aFa a a ar m
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Circn1t Court.
CIVIL CAUSES,

The following entries appear upon The
Court record:
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1926
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-04-27
Rates Of Advertising.

Legal notices at established rates.
Marriage and death notices, gratis.
All bills for yearly advertisements cole
lected quarterly. Temporary advertise
ments must be paid for in advance.
JOB work. Cash ON delivery.
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Menther Pronhets.

Speculations about the weather are
not wholly useless il we are to- accept
the testimony of Professor j. Hyatt,
who has been engaged for long time
in studying the relations between the
phases of the moon and the rainfall at
certain stations. 1t has long been
known that when the moon is full the
sky is most likely to be clear. This is
not only the testimony of sailors and
farmers, but also of eminent astrono-
mers and scientific men. 1t appears
that the rays of the full moon have the
power to dispel clouds, and it therefore
seems not unreasonable to suppose that
the moon exerts an appreciable lntiu-
ence upon the weather. Professor
Hyatt's observations have led him to
divide the lunar month, OF about twen-
ty-nine and O half days, into eight pc
riods, or octants, of three and two-third
days each, and he has found that every
lunation is apt to acquire its character
as regards rainfall within the first oc-
tant, or within three and two-thirds
days from the time of the new moon. 1t
also appears that the same kind OF
weather, as regards temperature, cloudl-
ness or rain, is apt to occur on or about
the same day of the week, or more ac-
curately, at the same stage in the lunar
quarters. A number of instances are
given, extending over considerable
period of time, which seems to bear out
the truth of these conclusions with re-
markable accuracy, and it would seem
that if seven-tenths of an inch or more
of rain falls within three and two-thirds
days of the new moon, the entire luna
tion is very likely to be wet one but
if very little rain falls during that time
the remaining seven-eights OF the luna
tion will probably be dry. These OBJ
servations verify the old saying that
the first three days rule the month. AS
result of observations conducted at
two localities, extending over period
of three years, the rule has been found
to hold good in at least eleven cases out
of twelve, and they would doubtless
hold good for all places in the hllly
country between the Appalachians and
the Atlantic, not too near either the
sea or the mountains. Such conelu-
sions are only reliable for places simi-
larly situated, since peculiarities of
location, elevation, the prevailing di-
rection of the wind, ETC., necessarily
affect the result, and these character
istics must be studied for each place
The distribution of rainfall is very IL
regular throughout the year; two or
three dry or two or three wet lunations
are apt to be grouped together.