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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
Caring for the Lawn.

In the Spring months. says the Aqr.
ctttwrist, when there are frequent show.
ers, and the grass is in rapid growth
the lawn mower may be used as often
as once week. with decided benefit
But in our climate. with its extreme,
and uncertainties. such fixed rules a,
''mOw once a week" will lead to iron.
bic, if followed With the first drou,b
the grass on the lawn shows n dimin.
ished growth, and is often really ais
standstill. At such times nothing WOE,
can be done to the grass than to cut t.
All that there is above ground is need.
ed to sustain the root. and incidentaly
to shade the surface. In the treatmel
OF the lawn, as in all other gardening
operations, some thought should be CIV,
en- to the present condition of the plants
and the object to be gained by the
operation. The kind of grass varies
with the time or frequency of cutting
A fine, thick bottom growth of june
grass or blue grass may be kept pretty
closely shaven. But many front yard,
and lawns have timothy or herd,
grass sod, and if this is allowed to grow
eight to twelve inches high and then
cut, it will leave good woody stubhp
and if dry weather prevails. it will be a
long time before new growth from
the roots comes up. the plot in the
mean time having the appearance OF
burned-over surface, or dry stubbeS
best.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

Chicago Joarnat: The people of the
country will learn. with qualification, that
both houses of congress have agreed final
lv to adjourn the present long. reckless
and Improbable session this afternoon,
The people would be much better satisfied
if the senate had passed the tax reduction
bill as it came from the house, and if both
houses had, in the progress of this long
session, had more regard for public econo-
my and the interests of the people as a
whole than for the clamors and intrigues
of corrupt and hungry lobby. it is sell
dom. if ever, since our government has
had an existence, that any session of the
national congress has closed with such a
feeling of popular disgust and Indignation
as that which attends the close of the pres
ent session. 1t has not been creditable
either to itself or the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
THE PHOENIX PARK AssAssINs.

In England the belief gains ground that
the story of the man Westgate, who was
arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of be-
ing concerned in the murder of Lord
Frederick Cavendish, has some foundation
in fact The London Daily Telegraph
sums up number OF suspicious circum-
stances: The murder was committed be-
tween o'clock and quarter past on the
evening of May in Phoenix park. Seven
minutes walk from the scene of the
tragedy in Kingshridge terminus of the
Great Southern and Western of Ireland,
whence the mail train for Waterford de-
parts at quarter to p. m. O'Brien
could catch the traing at once after the
commission of the crime and, arriving at
Waterford early on the following (Sun-
day. morning, could gain the steamer
which leaves the north wharf there at a.
m. for Milford, thence proceeding to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
A GOOD STORY ON SCOTT W1KE.

Apropos of the contest for the demo
cratic nomination for congress in the
XIIth district. which has been in progress
at Mt. Sterling during the pastweek The
Quincy Wing relates the following good
story, as told by ex-senator Arntzen of
Quincy. Mr.4Arntzen and several other
gentlemen were standing talking on the
street, while the Jersey and Pike county
delegates were in caucus at Wilkes head
quarters. Mr.. Wike was not then present,
but was wanted; and delegate put his
head out of the hotel window; and in .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
Pneumonia.

The many deaths from pneumonia the
present and past season max render a
few words about it of interest. Bron-
chitis is an Inflammation of the mucous
nteDabrGne of the bronchial tubes: pneu-
monia is that OF the substance of the air
cells and bronchioles minuter ram
ifications ending in the cells. If the
bronchial tubes. with their larger divi-
sions, may he likened to the trunk and
branches of tree. the bronchioles and
air cells may be likened to it's twigs and
leaves.
Pneumonia is essentially q fever which
specially affects the lungs. as typhoid
fever specially affects the glands of the
lntestineS. Ii more commonly attacks
the lower lobe of the right lung. and
may be confined TO it, or NAV extend
successfully to the middle and the ,lp-
per lobes, and to tine left hung. The
physician can easily ascertain its Local
ton and extent.
The lobe attacked is first engorged
(congested) with blood: this is the first
stage of the disease. 1t then becomes
soliditied; this is the second stage The
third is that of convalescence. or of
death. In convalescence the eXuded
matter, which had Tiled the cells and
bronchioles. is absorbed. and the lungs
resume their function; in fatal cases
suppuraiion takes place.
The attack generally BEGINS abruptly
with chill and Shiyering, followed soon
by pleuritic pain. The matter expec-
torated is at first rather scantv, but lat
er becomes sticky and of Il rusty hue.
The time from the attack to Gonzales
cence. or death, varies from a few days
to about three weeks In some eases
persons have died almost instantly from
sutfocation. having been previously
we'll
The most common exciting cause is
exposure. II is more prevalent and
more fatal nj the South. especially
among the colored people. In this lati-
tude its chief prevalence is in the win
ter and spring months, but especially in
May. Recovery is the rule. if the dis
ease is uncomplicated. and the patient
has fair constitution and is not enfee-
bled.- YOsth's Conigani0a.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

tone of country sheriff at court time
called out deliberately: Scott W-fke
Scott W-i-k-e, Scott W-i-k-e" This
reminded Mr.. Arntzen of an incident.
which he related. Down in Pike county
few years ago, while court was in session.
a holiness evangelist was holding out door
religious service in the court yard. He
was dwelling upon the saving power of
Christ and to forcibly impress the idea
upon his hearers he said, Tell me the
name of the man Christ cannot save"
Just at that moment the Sheriff put his
head out of the court room window and
called. Scott W-i-k-e, Scott W-ik-e,
Scott W-i-k-e.", The preacher was dumb
founded for moment, but recovered and
said. Eyes the Lord can save even Scott
Wike .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
A Story From Texas,

The following extract from Texas
newspaper is evidently founded on Par
iSian models:
In very mountainous Eastern State
in very picturesque region line Of
railroad was in operation. 1t was built
at one point upon the opposite sides Of
two mountains, with. of course. a VALLEY
between. A locomotive was stationed
at the summit of each TO pull up the
trains. In one instance. when 4 long
passenger train had reached within 3
short distance of the top the heavy wire
cable broke and away it went. NOR
rapidly than the Imagination OF the mar
rator, to the valley and up the otbr
mountain half mile, like a flash and
the presence of mind of passenger. q
book agent by the by, arrested it from
rushing down the other side, rs be
checked it by the brakes. ANYHOW
back the train went to the bottom and
again assembled the other side. thu,
see-Sawing for the greater part Of the
day, before the power of gravity over
came the momentum. The ladies
shrieked. but the speed was such thai
the train left the sound behind. and the
prayers that were uttered on the cres.
of one mountain were met by the return
ing train in the valley.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
0uick Work.

The rapidity with which a sheep ha
been sheared, its wool spun and woven
into cloth, and suit of clothes made
therefrom, prompted doubtless the for
lowing feat in iron:
A mass of pig iron was cast at the
blast furnace of the Calumet Iron and
Steel Works at Irondale. near Chicago.
one day last week, and the next morn
ing. in the shape of nails. it found it,
way into the barn being erected by the
Englewood & Chicago Express Compa-
ny. This is believed to be the quickes,
work on record.
The iron was placed in the boiling
furnace, run through the squeezers, then
recut, reheated and rolled a secondtiu.
into place Wednesday evening, and
finally sheared and cut into 20-penny
nails the following morning. The en-,
tire round of work was accomplished
in eighteen hours. The usual time oc-
cupied is forty-eight and seventy-two
hours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The anti-monopolist possess at least one
virtue. that of persistent industry They
keep the printing press constantly at work.
They have issued in a pamphlet form, with
deep black border, record of every
senator and assemblyman who voted for
the railroad corporations and "'monoplies'
at the last session of the legislatures with
view of defeating their reelection in
every case where they may be renominated.
The record has a pretty bad look for the
subject of it. On the first page Daniel
Webster is quoted as saying: The, freest
government can not long endure where
the tendency of the law is to create a
rapid accumulation of property in the
hands of few, and to render the masses
of the people poor and dependent" The
coming republican convntions will be de-
luged with these documents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
Stewards Marvellous Memory.

Stewart was the typical tradesman of
modern times. He was a tradesman
everywhere, at church, at his club at
home. He never forgot The most trifiing
details of his business; he knew and re-
membered the pattern of every piece of
goods that had every been on his
shelves. Stewart belonged to the Cen
fury club, although he rarely visited its
rooms The club once bought carpet
of his people, and when it had been
down for several months Stewart hap
pened to come in. He seemed to be
greatly interested in the carpet. study
ing it sttentiyely. Where did YOU buy
that?" he demanded at last of the house
committee.
AT your place, believe"
''Impossibler' rejoined the million
aire. I'VE never had that pattern in
stock. We have had pattern exactly
similar, except that those little violet
flowers were white"
The committeeman took the trouble
to hunt through his vouchers, and pro-
duced receipted bill of A. T. Stewart
& Co. Mr.. Stewart shook his head
There is some mistakes be said; 1.-The
little flowers on our carpeting were
white''
1t was found on investigation that the
little flowers had been white-so often
sively white and spotty to the eyes of
some of the aesthetic members of the
club that Louis Laing had carefully
gone over them all with a stiff brush
dipped in violet ink.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
Boston Girls.

A series of condolences observed :.
Boston hOrse-car a few DAYS ago is tt.
described by the Journal: ''Seven von ,l,
ladies were perceived in the car y
whom not one had both gloves ON ans
none were wholly bare-handed 1 Gt
these. four had gloves on their rich.
hands and three on their left. and in -
cry instance the ungloved hand lgr,
the lap above the other. All of the a.
en- bare hands had diamond rinos pno,
them, and whenever any atteptio,-
were needed by the hair or raimpnt =,
the ladies, in every instance the uDpIov
ed hand was employed to bestow them
and in the necessary movements tbs
stones flashed and glittered very mprI
And when, as happened in process q,
time, the seven young ladies left tbs
car. one after the other, four of tbsn
waved their left hands to the condnn
tor to direct him to stop, and the otbs.
three agitated their right hands. And
again the rings sparkled quite copiops
ly. All which was very curious and in
teresting to the scientific mind
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

side. The coloring nateriaIs ara -
placed in the exact position and c, ulN.
tity required, and the body of the t toaLl
and the gum is inserted in lumns Y wv
responding to the size of the teeth I III
molds are then closed. and tho, me
dried by slow heat. When PEREZ are
dry they are taken out and sent to wi, ~
trimmers' room. The trimmers RENE ,us
imperfections, and send them in tro'
of fire clay to the furnace, where hays hay
ing remained for twenty minutes tba.
are complete" '"7l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
How Millions of False Teeth are Made

In Wilmington (DeD factory false
teeth are made by the million, and the
process is thus described. 'Tn the pro-
cess of manufacture the slick and field
spar in their crude state are submitted
to q red heat, and, then suddenly thrown
into cold water, the effect being TO rem
der them more easily pulvelized. Hav-
ing been ground very fine in water. and
the water evaporated, the two materi-
ais mentioned are dried and sifted. The
kaolin is washed and free from impuri-
ties. These materials, with feldspar,
sponge, platina, and flux in proper pro-
portion for the enamel, are mixed with
water, and worked into masses resem-
bling putty. This done. the unbaked
porcelain masses are ready for the
moulding room. The models are in two
pieces. and are made of brass. one half
of the teeth or sections being on either
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The Herald has the following from Lon
don; 1t is admitted in political circles
that Russia is making extensive war pre-
parations. Troops have been hurried
said 200, 600 men are now collected. with
all the stores and munitions of war ready
for decent upon the Bosporus. should
opportunity offer. It 10 said that the de-
lay in England in forwarding her army to
Egypt has been caused by the knowledge
of these facts, and the calling ont of the
English reserves, and acceptance of the
services of some of the volunteer artillery,
are due to that knowledge. The internal
state of Russia is such that any change
would be for the better. Not only are the
great bulk of the people discontinued, but
among the upper classes there is consider
able hostility to the present car. Under
these circumstances the emperor turns to-
ward foreign affairs with the expectation
that war with England, which would be
very popular, would unite all Russian class
es against the common enemy. The only
obstacle to war is the attitude of Germany.
Count Bismarck is said to give his un-
swerving support to Gladstone's eastern
policy, and in the event of general Eu-
ropean war Germany would be supported
both by Austria and Italy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The trotting horse ST. Julien is under
treatment by veterinary surgeon at Mil
waukee, although he is exercised daily.
His owner recently refused an offer of
$40, 900 for him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
nrMocRATIc coUNTY coNvENrIoN

The Democratic voters OF ROCK Island county and
alfothers who are opposed to the Republican party
under its present management, are requested TO
meet in their respective townships Saturday, Au-
Gust ~ 1892 to select delegates to the Democratic
County Convention be held in the court house al
Rock fsland on Thursday. August II, at p. m,
which is called for the purpose of selecting dele.
oates 10 the Democratic State Convention To be held
atsSurfncfeld Wednesday. September 8, also del
egates to Congressional and Legislative Convention
10 be hereafter holden and also to nominate can
didates for County Judge, County Clerk, Sheriff,
Treasurer, Superintendent of Schools and Coroner,
and transact such other business as may properly
come before the convention.
The several townships are entitled to representa-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTS1cT.
Democratic Congressional Convention at Mon
month. "Wednesday, Sept, Is, 1882

The Democracy of the several counties in the
Eleventh Congressional district are requested to
send delegates TO a Convention to be held Mt Mon
mouth Warren County. Wednesday Sept. IL,
1892 at O'Clock p m, for the purpose OF nominal
inc q candidate for Congress- and TO transact such
other business may be presented for the consid-
Grafton of the convention.
The several counties in the Congressional district
will be entitled 10 the following representation based
npon the vote for Hancock and English in $780,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

Lowry W. Goode, managing editor of
TIE State Lender, at Des Moines, has pur-
chased the interests of the other stock
holders, on the basis of $4,000 for the
establishment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

, A physician says that nine-tenths Of
our American wives are totally igno-
rant of everything that pertains to
their own health or that of the health
full rearing of an infant.
DICTATED stockings or stockings hH'-
ing separate compartment for eacn
toe, is the latest exhibition of feminine
foolishnsss. -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The prohibitionist of Massachusetts
nominated for governor Hon. Charles
Amy. of New York Bedford. and for
lieutenant governor DIR. John Blackmar, of
Sprinofeld
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

Friedrich Lanprey. who died in Or.
ford, N. H., the other day, aged q, bad
for the last three years been strangely
diseased. At times he would be severa.
days without food, then would eat
large quantity and seemingly throw i
all up. At other times he would drink
quarts of water. All the time he was
losing flesh. His height was five feet
and nine inches, aud at the time Of his
death his weight was only fifty-thre'
pounds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
resident Arthur and Postmaster Gener.

and Iowa about the middle of September.
During his stay in Milwaukee the chief
magistrate will be the guest of Alexander
Mitchell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The survey for the HennepIn canal will
be in charge of Major Benyard. now sta
toned in Chicago, and work will com
mence on the completion of orders now
being prepared.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

A riot at negro camp-meeting near
Eastman. Ga. caused the death of three
white and two colored men. One negro
cut his wife's throat on train near the
grounds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The gross earnings of the Burlington
road for the first half of the year were
80, 155, 615.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

The wholesale gTocers of Philadelphia
have been notified of an advance of 25
per cent in the price of matches
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
pRMocKAT1c LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION

The Democrats of the Twenty First Legislative
District requested TO send delegates to Legs-
latlve Convention be held at the Court House, in
Cambridge on Monday Sept, 4th, 1882 at II O'Clock
AM., for the PURPOSE of nominating candidate
for the Legislature to be voted for at the Novem-
Der election 1882, and transact such other business
a. may properly come before said convention.
The basis of representation viii be one delegate
for every 200 votes cast for Hancock for president
Rock Island Co, viii be entitled to u delegates
Henry " 10
Rock island. Aug., 3, 1882
j. r. JOHNSTON,
LEVI WATERMAN, Com.
EZRA SMITH,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

Chairman Whitaker has changed the
date for holding the congressional conven-
ton from August 31st to Wednesday. Sep
TENDER 18th
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

Lightning fired no less than twenty four
buildings in various parts of New England
on Tuesday night, causing q loss of $3.50,
900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

at seven O'Clock for the purpose OF selecting dele
gates to the county convention, to be held at the
Court House, in the city of Rock Island, on Thurs
day. August II
The places for holding the caucuses and the num-
Der of delegates TO which each ward is entitled are
as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11

By order of the state democratic central commit
Zee. d. B. GILLIAN, Chairman.
W J. MIZE, Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
Thursday, September Z, 1882.

at II O'Clock a. M for the purpose of nominating
one candidate for state treasurer candidate for
state Superintendent of public instruction and to
transact such other business as may be proper Tor
it, consideration.
The several counties in the state are entitled to
one delegate each 40ovotes cast for Hancock and
English in 1880 and one delegate for each fraction
thereof of 200 votes and over. the counties votes
and DELEGATES being as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
Tuesday Evening, Aug. 18th, 1882,

In pursuance of the above call, the Democrats o
the City of Rock Island requested to meet il
their respective wards
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
lbs are entitled to representa.
DEMOCRATIC CAUcUsEs.

J T. N. BUFORD- thairman
Rock Island. H.. August I, 1882.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-11
CALL FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC CON
vENTf0N.

The Democracy of all the counties in the state of
Illinois are requested to send delegates 10 the state
convention which will be held at Springfield, ON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-17
FOREIGN NEWS,

Gen: Kaufman, Governor of Turkestan,
is dead
Lord Spencer announces that he will pur-
sue a vigorous policy to repress outrages in
Ireland
Six thousand Swedish and Norwegian
emigrants passed through Hull on Sunday
OH their way to Americas.
The Egyptian ministers who revolted
against the khedive have made h,lmilia-
ting submission and given new pledges of
loyalty. The presence of an English fleet ut
Alexandria causes much apprehension, and
the Sultan has asked that it be withdrawn
In the British House of Commons yester-
day the conservatives greatly irritated Mr.,
Gladstone by charging that the government
had made terms with the suspects. An
annual pension Of 94OO has been granted to
Miss Burke, the daughter of the murdered
under-secretary for Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Capt. Oliver H. Meade, died in Dinwiddi,
county last Sunday
Among the Jewish refugees from Russia
that have reached Richmond are many skill
&c mechanics and artisans.
1t is stated that the mortgage recently ex
ecuted in this city, by the authorities of the
Norfolk and Western and Shenandoah Val.
ley Railroad Companies was upon the New
river branch of the n. and w., and that the
bonds to be issued are for construction mr..
poses.
Joseph Il. Carter, solicitor for the Star Ware.
house, at South Boston Depot, has been
missing since Friday night lie was riding
a horse, and crossed the Dan river bridge
but is supposed to have ATTEMPTED to return
and taking wrong road, fell into the river
A destructive fire occurred Yesterday at
Pamplin's Station: on the Norfolk and West.
ern railroad, destroying about S35, 900 worth
OF property. A high wine prevailed during
the confiagatlon, and large freight depof
belonging to the railroad company narrow
~ escaped. The property DESTROYED is par
TALLY covered by insurance.
Some excitement prevails in Lynchburp
overrecent developments ofsmall pox. Sew
en- cases have been reported so far, and two
deaths. The victims are all colored persons.
Every case has been traced to a negro child
VINO died last week and whose disease was
reported by the attending physicians as
chicken pox. A large number of colored
persons attended the wake" over her re-
mains and by this means the disease became
disseminated.