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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

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The above amounts have been paid into
the county treasury, as appears from tn,
treasurers report and other evidences new
on file in my office, the same being amount
agreed upon by the committee on finance.
and said officers, as appears from the re
ports of said committee
The committee on finances have also al.
lowed to- j. L. Perkins the sum of $1S7 %.
in lieu of salary and expenses of Office
from Nov. Both, 1880, te Dec oath. 1880
and deducted the same from the amount
found to be due from Mr. Perkins as Del
the report of said committee of March 18th
1881.
OF the amount reported by the finance
committee in their report of March 18th
1881, to be due from Mr.. Harson the, sum
of $303 Is sheriff fees, was paid to j. F.
Ankrum, sheriff on the 21st day of April,
| 1881.
The sum of $769 90 above mentioned il
recapitu lation, was paid to the county
treasurer by B. l.. Perkins on the 10th day
of March, A. D., 1882 being balance due
| the county on state warrants, as per the
report Of the committee on finance
All of which is respectfully submitted
r. A. DONALDSON,
| Clerk.
| supervisor Zimmerman moved that the
foregoing statement be received and ac-
cepted.
By request of Supervisor Mcconnell ac-
ton was deferred upon said statement un-
til the afternoon session
Supervisor Liphardt moved that all the
Supervisors be required to file dog license
bonds.
Supervisor Mcconnell moved as an
amendment that only those Supervisors
no or Nv 1aIo a., 4 l. l.
required to file the same. Carried.
The original motion as amended was
voted upon and carried
Supervisors Daniel Gordon, E. N Hollis
ter, John E. Wray, j. E. Little, VIM L.
Heath, John A. Liphardt, Thomas Camp
bell, Joseph Albrecht and Thomas Lees
presented their dog license bonds which
were on motion approved by the board.
w. L. Sweeney, overseer of the poor of
Rock Island, submitted the following re-
port which on motion was received and
accepted.
Rock ISLAND Co., MARCH 6, 1852.
TO The Board of .superrisors Rock Island county
Gentlemen:
The undersigned would report that of the amount
reported on hand on December ], 1881, $685. have
Dec 81 1881, ' Mrs {. 4 Hyer and two children
to Bushnell, H., on her way to
.
20, j. S. Davis, q blind man, TO Gene.
seo Ill. Observation-Disclosures. az
%, :. Cash paid for telegram to George
Fretwen 3 friends. .............. 60
81, Mrs. Julius Cook to BoonvilIe, Ia
to her brother to be cared for. 75
Jan. is, 1882, Kate Norton TO Fulton ILL.,, to her
father to be cared for ..... SIS
F. Weber an insane man to lis
kilwa, Ill. i IS
10 Alice Gray to Orion. H......... CO |
Feb. 8, Kate Vandence to Cornell, H., to
her father to be cared for. 90 /
IS, Mary Hull to Geneseo, ILL.,, on her
way east to her home. ........... 10 /
S1s IS |
Leaving balance In my hands on the first day OIL
March, 1882, of SIS o.
Allsof Which Is respectfully submitted,
w. L. SWEENEY.
Oversser Poor
W. 3. Stephens overseer Of Poorof No.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Habitual costiyeness is the bane of nearly
every American woman. From it usually
arises those disorders that to surely under
mine their health and strength; Every
woman owes it to herself and to her family
to use that celebrated medicine, Kidney
Wort 1t is the sure remedy for constipa-
ton. and for all disorder of the kidneys
and liver Try it, in liquid or dry form.
Equally efficient in either-Bostoas Sunday
Budget.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
FREDERICK wARDE.

Next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Frederick Warde win appear in this city
for the second time during the present
season. He will appear in Damon and
Pythias" and the Lady of Lyons. His sup
port includes Henry Aveling, Miss Warron
p. Clifton and Florence Elmon
Reserved seats for the two performances
can be secured at the Harper House drug
store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
RECAPITULATIoN.

1t appears from the bills presented by the
members of the finance committee, that
said committee claim to have commenced
their investigation OF county officers ac-
counts on the third day of November, 1880,
and the above and foregoing amounts
were allowed subsequent to that time. The
following amounts were allowed to said
committee and their clerk prior to Novem-
Der 3rd, 1880. and which amounts said
committee claim should be charged to the
account of opening the county books. and
not to the investigation of county officers
accounts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

NJ. g. Mills returned from Chicago yes
terday.
A. Schmid and wife left to-day for
Askansas
Peter Farrell returned from Omaha yes
terday.
W. w. Sage. General Freight Agent Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

All Druggists should have Or Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrh' and Atmospheric
Insoffiator'' but if they have not, you send
direct to the Doctor, 169 Madison ST., Chi
cago, for them. Catarrh has at last found
Master.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Thsvo1r&1c Delt Co.. Marshall, Mich
VIII 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
out delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Remember tins: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties, no medi-
cine is SO valuable in the house as Moffat's
Life Pills. BIoffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
SUNDAY CHICAGO PAPERS.

Mr.. AL. Bowen has made arrangements
to have Sunday Chicago papers every
Sunday evening at the Biou Cigar store at
$50 o'clock, Leave your orders.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Angostura Bitters were prepared by DR..
J. G. B. Sicgert for his private use Their
reputation is such to-day that they have
become generally known as the best appe-
thing tonic. Beware of counterfeits.r Ask
your grocer or druggist for TIM genuine
article, manufactured by DR.. j. G. B. Sic
CERT & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
CITIZENS MEETING.

A meeting will be held in the Seventh
ward tonight, to nominate an alderman.
All citizens are invited to attend The
meeting is called to meet at Wagner's
Brewery, at 2 80 p. m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

The color and lustre of youth are re-
stored to faded or gray hair by the use of
highly esteemed for its perfume and pu-
rity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

What is more nasty than running sores,
ulcers, pimples, boils scrofula, erysipelas,
etc? Now "Lindsey's Blood Searcher
cures them all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
ACCOUNTS.
Expenses Incurred by InVes-
tigation.
What Benefit has been Deriv.
ed Therefrom.
SPECIAL. MARCH TERM,
MARCH 16, 1882.

find upon the further examination of
the record of the proceedings of the Board
of Supervisors that the following amounts
were audited and allowed to the following
named persons on account of the investi-
CATION by the finance committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

THOSE WHOSE CosfPLExIoNs ARE Pooh
may rejoice in the existence of GLENN s
SULPHUR Soar.
HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Borden, Selleck 6 Co., Chicago, sell the
best and cheapest Car starter made
With it one man can move a freight car
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
RAILWAYS READY RRLlRF

In from one to twenty minutes, never falls In re-
leivng PAIN with one thorough application. No
matter how violent or excruciating the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden, Inhrm, Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neuralgia, or FRUSTRATED with disease may
suffer, RADWAY'S READY Relief will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, Innamatlon OF the
Bladder, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Conges-
ton of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
breathing, Paipitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleepleesness, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chills Ague Chills,
Chilblains, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com =
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprains, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs,
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine, arnica, hyoEcamus, and other power
ful remedies, does at certain times, in very small
Doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, ii repeated,
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There is necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excruciatIng pain quicker, without enta1ling
the least difficulty in either infant adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
Tax COLLECTORS Notice.

The taxes for 1881 are now due Office
hours from a. m, to 12 m, to p. m /,
and Z to p. m Office in Carse & Ret
icker's boot and shoe store, No. 1922 Sec
ond avenue.
j. III. RETICKER,
5-dwtf Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Clergymen, lawyers physicians, farmers,
merchants, business men, gentlemen of leis-
and their women folk and their children,
all use Browns Iron Bitters. 1t keeps
them well
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
CONSUMPTION.

Thousands who had long suffered from
weak lungs, short breath, asthma, and
consumption, have found relief in Browns
Iron Bitters, true tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
PICTURE CARDS.

If you are getting collection of cards,
call at the ARGUS office. Sets Of cards
from cents to 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ITO cure CHRONIC oh LONG STANDING DISEASE
truly victory In the healing art that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEFEoT and supp&As
remedy; that restores step by Rtep-by degrees
body which has been slowly attacked snd
eakened by insi0A 1us disc ase, not only com
tnands respect but deserves our gratitude DR..
railway has furnished marking with that wonder
full remedy RAILWAYS SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLv-
ENr, which accomplishes this result, and suffering
humanity, who drag out an existence OF pain and
disease, through long days aud long nights, owe
dim their gratitude. Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
VEGETABLE CONSTITUTE FOB cALoMEL

a VEGETABLE CONSTITUTE FOR CALOMEL
Perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate purity cleanse and strength
en-. Railways Pills. for the of all disorders of
he 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 Viscera, Warranted
to effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals deleterious drugs.
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from di orders of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
IN the Head. Acfdity OF the - omach, Nausea.
Heart burn, Disgust of Food Fitness OF Weight
In the Stomach, Sour Rruptions sinking or Flutter-
fngs In the Pit OF the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing Flutterinos
at the Heart, Choking or suffocating Sensation,
when in q lying Posture, Dimnees of Vision, Dots
Or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain IN
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, yelowness of
the skin and Eyes, Pain In the Side. Chest. Linns
and sudden Flashes Of Heat Burning In the
Elesh.
few dose1 OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
gystem from all the above named disorders Price
s5 cents PEI box, Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
5-dwtf
Hahitnal cos1iyeness il the hane of nearl,

Cameo and gold setting to sleeve button
Please leave at ARGUS office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

1t matters not the age of sufferers from
colds. cougs, or Group. CDR. Sellers Cough
Syrup is good for ALL Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
HEALTH Is WEALTH
Health Of Body is Wealth Of Mind
Railways
Sarsaparillian Reselvent.

Pure blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin. IL you would have your flesh hrm.
your bones sound, without carries, and yonr com
RESOLVENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
TO rzz PUBLIC.

There can be no better guarantee of the value o
DIR. Radwsy's old established r. r. r. Remedfe
than the base and worthless limitations of them. a
here are False Resolvents. Reliefs and Pills ID
ure and ask for Radway,e. and zee that the q am
ADwAx" b On What ron buy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Wis beauty truly blent whose RED and white.
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid ON
Poxx0nt's powder imparta q richness
Making the skin a. soft as down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

w II. LOCKWOOD, Chirapodist, removes and
w treats lngrown Nails, Bunions, Corps Chill
blanes, Frosted Feet, &c. Call send for him M
extra charge for going anypart Of the city ONCE
at Commercial Hotel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
OVER ONE HUNDRED

beautiful cards for SOC. at the ARGUS of
flee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

FOR sALE.-Two good. well paying tenement
large lot, fruit and shrubbery, &C. one vacant lot
on 3rd Avenue. and one vacant lot in Thompson IS
Wells addition For particulars apply to Sturgeon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

DOR SALE.-Those in want OF irst-class white
oak fence posts are invited to apply to j. Weeda,
P. o. Box No. 1877.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
THE TGUE RELIEF

Railways READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent IN vogue that will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

DOR SALE.-B. IL Redicker has a valuable horse
l. which he offers for sale at a bargain. Those de
string to purchase servicable animal will find him
at his residence, South Rock Island old twelfth
avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
LAST DAY.
Preparations for the Hanging
Tomorrow.
How the Murderer Stands
His Trials.
The ScaffoId and other Incl
dents.

Tomorrow afternoon, w. Heilwagen
win be executed in the jail yard for the
murder of his daughter in-law. Less than
twenty four hours remain to him, in which
to prepare for his ignominious death, as at
his earnest request the hanging will be &C
complished as early in the day as possible.
He has repeatedly wished the whole affair
was over, as he states that the reality can
not exceed the fortunes which he suffers
in anticipation of the dreaded event.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

kAgANTED.-A Girl for general Homework Apply
w at 11f9 Second Avenue. To good girl Good
wages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Send aletter stamp TO RADWAY q CO., No. 30
Warren. Cor Church St., New York. ~ Infor-
nation worth thousands will be sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

NfAHTED-A live man to sell the Double Duplex
w Spring Bed and Rotary Washer Best two
articles iu the market. Call at 422 Brady street
Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
FOR SALE.

DOR SALE.-Three Thoroughbred Young Bulls
can be secured at bargain by calling at the farm
of f. w Wilson in Rural Township or addressing
him at Milan, illinois,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
DR.. Radway'S
REGULATING PILLS

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperiente, Act
Without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural In their Operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

ADvERTIsEMENTs not exceeding five lines viii h.
inserted in this column for TWENTY-FIVE c.nis
week, payable invariably in advance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
FALSE AND TRUE.

Va extract from Ur. Railways "Treatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure" 40 follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED By
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

tAfANTED-one good Agent to sell new Bed
w Spring. Apply at once at No. I19 Main street
Dayenrort oN'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
LOST.

T OST-Black Tan Dog. called "Paschler. one
Lyear old, with red collar on Crossed the ferry TO
Rock Island last night Reward paid for hsi return
at Louis Schauder's Hotel, Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to reliev
pain and cure acute disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

NTANTED.-Reiiable women to circulate the in
w formation of the new deal in prices of Dress
Goods for cash, at Mitchell 3 Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

CafArrh.
THE ABOVE DISEASE HERETOFORE
i deemed tncurable, will readily yield to MorrW
% Henryss Cstarrh Cure. For sale by John Beings
ton. Price b0cpsr bottle. 6-SOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

DOR SALE-Or will trade for a smallfarm or GOOD
Il farming land, stock of Staple Goods that sells
readily and pays good profit. Address Lock Box
DOR SALE-Potatoes, Apples, Onious Oats and
Corn bY The bnshsi or car load. Butter by the
hrk A. Ihos. Q'-hauehnessy, It'll and Harrison
streets, Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

FOR RENT.-A House with nine rooms and good
Il barn, corner 18th street and 9Th Avenue: also a
mouse with six rooms and good barn on LIST Avenue
between 18th and 18th street. Enquire of Fred
Hass, opposite Harper House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

MAN ED-SEVENTY-FIVE GOOD STOVE
HtPLATE MOULDERS to I'LL our new No 4
Foundry. Opens FIRST WEEK in JANUARY. Steady
employment and fair wages. Apply in person 10
RATHBONE, SARD & CO., ALBANY, NY. 10
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

WANTED-To find the man, woman or child,
w who can not be fitted or suited in boots. shoes
and slippers, to call at once on Csrse s Reticker
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
FOR RENT.

fOR RENT.-A well furnished room for two gen
a 1emen. with or without board. Apply at corner
q street and 7sh Avenue, or at News Room, Argus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23
MARCH TERN, 1881

MARCH TERN, 1881.
J. L. Perkins p'd to Co. Treas, Mar. 10, 81 637 90
L. +. Harson 9" Apr. 20, 81, 404 II
ni1 s1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-23

would be in good form to have his picture
taken. His conclusion was made known
to the Sheriff, who at once sent for pho
tographer. Heilwagon, however, expert
enced change, and decided that he did
dead. Arguments were tried in vain, to
induce him to sit for his negative. He re-
fused to do SO, point blank, and has still
held to that opinion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-03
IN. carrying Trade OF the World.

The carrying Trade Of the World.
From arecent comparative statement
. aru.ars, emitting vessels Of less than
it.y tons measurement, Europe pos
,esses fo.:y-two tons 70 every one thous-
.ud inhabitants, America forty, and Aus
.ralia seventh nine, while Asia and At
rica have only two tons per thousand.
liverpool ,anks Us the most important
port n the world, with i tonnage OF
2,64-, 373 ; this is succeeded by London,
with :, so, 6sS, and Glasgow with l, 1873 =
go tons. The zine landing potts Of
Grea. Britain have q tonnage Of s, 12i,-
IL, While the first four ports Of the
United States have only 1916, $40. st.
johns, New Brunswick, Is in this respect
as important as Boston or Charleston
AID more so than Philadelphia. Great
Britain and Ireland possess a gross ton
mage Ct nearly twelve millions sailing
vessel tons, and with the tonnage OF her
colonies the British flag covers fourteen
millions tonnage out Of the total worlds
existing tonnage Of twenty-seven mil
liors. The United States, twenty years
ago, carried siIty-si1 per cent. of their
foreign trade in their own bottoms,
whereas now they carry something less
than eighteen per cent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-03
Hay HeYer.

TIE prevalence OF hay fever at GER
tain seasons OF the year is due to the
pollen of plants which floats in the air.
During the period of fresh growing
vegetation the atmosphere is greatly
charged with the fructiiying material of
plants, and the pollen OF some OF these
plants is more irritating than that OF
Others to those who are susceptible TO
hay fever. 1t Is thought that the rea'
son there was less hay fever the past
SIMMER, was that the drought had so
affected the plants bearing such pollen
AS to prevent it from being so effective
as usual. Our readers doubt l es
member that we held that certain
vitiated state Of the blood is necessary
to render the system susceptible to the
irritating effects OF such pollen. Get
the blood in perfectly healthy state
and the mucous membranes will be cor
respondingly healthy and will resist the
irritating effects OF the obnoxious
pollen. People of good normal blood
are not susceptibility. Foote's HEATH
Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-03
A Marvellous Narcotic.

Mr.. Markham states tina. the coca leai
is TO the Peruvian Indian what betel is
to the Hihdoo, ksva 10 the South Sea
Islander and tobacco to the rest of man
kind. So much, perhaps, was already
pretty generally known; but We imagine
that-at least outside a very limited
medical service--it was not known that
Z" its use produces invigonting effects
which are not possessed by the other
stimulants." While reading carefully
the history Of the marvellous virtues OF
this plant given by Mr.. Markham, the
present writer came accidentally across
recent prescription in which a prepa-
ration OF it was given in minimum
doses, the efficacy of which was tested
with COOL result on headache caused by
mental worry. On further inquiry We
found its use was the subject OF careful
consideration and even administration
amongst some OF our ablest physicians.
The Peruvians, says our author, look on
it with feelings OF superstitious venera.
ton, and the old Incas sacrificed it TO
the sun. The plant can bo cultivated
from 5000 TO 5000 feet above the level
Of the sea; but We have no space to fol-
low the interesting details OF its culti-
walton; We can only add Mr. Markham's
testimony TO its medicinal use. He
says: applied externally coca moder-
ates the rheumat pains caused by cold,
and cures headache. When used to
excess, it is, like everything else, pre-
judicial to health; yet, OF all narcotics
used by man, coca is the least injurious,
and the most soothing and invigora-
ting" And he adds: - chew tobacco,
not constantly, but very frequently,
from the day OF nv departure from
Sandia, and besides the agreeable,
soothing feeling it prodlced, found
that | could endure long abstinence
from food with less Inconvenience than
| should otherwise have felt, and it
enabled me to ascend PERCEPTIONS noun
tain sides with q feeling OF ligLtness and
elasticity, and without losing breath