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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-15

The use OF one single bottle win convince any
one OF ia superior merit over all other prepar-
ationA. II has no equal
A. the earnest and repeated solicitations Of
scores OF patients and friends, DR.. Gillian has
consented TO offer this wonderful vegetable
Blood Purifier TO the public, and having 30
years experience in the treatment OF these
diseases, feels confident OF proper apprecia-
ton. Wonderful and startling cures have
been effected by this remedy, and a postal
card will secure printed list Of home certif-
Gates. Its action In curing all Blood and
Skin Diseases IL Ike magic, and we are anx-
ious 70 treat any and all cases on the principle
OF no money until cure has been effected.
We know whereof we speak. and mean ex-
ectly what We say, as We consult our own
knowledge and experience.
Sold BY druggists generally. Price, one
large bottle, $40 or SIX for $500.
Call on or address BLOOD BALM Co.
7s1IWhltehall Street. Atlanta. ia.
For sale by s. MANSFIELD & co.
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POKER IN THE Army.

1t was during the war that / learn.
cd to play poker, said Sergeant Smith.
Yes" said Zimmerman, that's
where learned IT. but don't play
now" Nor j, said the sergeant. II
haven't touched pssteboard in fif,
teen years" And then the two old
vets started of into "reminiscences Of
the war. I'VE used to have biz pots.
/ tell you, then. We wouldn't Ret
paid sometimes for months. and
when we did get our money Il
added zest 20 the card playing 10
make the pots boil. I've won $500 10
800 10 a day or two, and lost il aRair
az fast And then the chuck a,luek-"
Chuck -a-luck interposed thinner.
man. Yes, ! should say co. Why, |
knew fellow who would bring out
MS chuok-a-luck and sweat board
every time We had a ten minutes rest
on march; you know we used 70 have
a ten minutes rest 10 every hour on a
long march. Well, this fellow would
play every time we stopped You'd
see the men gather around him ike a
lot Of flies around a drop Of molasses
Well, sir, 1 knew that man 10 make
$1,000 in one days march. II was A
mighty good thing; il was paper money
and didn't weigh much % "Yes," said
Smith, II had a friend who raked IL
about $500 10 three or four DAYS on
march, and be played againstthe game
too But then there were lots Of fol.
lows that lost, too" added thinner.
man. Just after | had re-enlisted
and had got partoi the bounty money
and back pay, and was waiting for 1
veteran lurlough, a friend Of mine.
who lived where | did, and had ne
enlisted too, got to playing poker. He
lost every cent and wanted 10 borrow
s25 from me. / wouldn't loan il 10
him, but he got It some place. The
next mQrniug ho had $500 the next
evening he hadn't cent. That's the|
way II went. But tho time when the
boys liked TO play best was during The
ten minutes rest on a march"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-15

Remarkable for overcoming diseases
caused by impure water, decaying yege-
talion, etc, is Browns Iron Bitter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-15
DeIIeale and Feeble LndIea.

i
Those lauguid, tiTe'ome sensations, caus-
ing you to feel scarcely able to DO on your
feet; that constant drain that is taking from
your system all It's former elasticity; driving
the bloom from your cheeks; that continual
strain uIon your vital forces, rendering you
irritable and fretful. can easily BE- removed
BY the use Of that marvellous remedy. Hop
Bitters. Irregularities and distinctions Of
your system are relieved at once, while the
special cause Of periodical pain are parma
nently removed. None receive so much ben
emit and none are 80 profoundly grateful and
show such an interest in recommending Hop
Bitters as women. r~
Feels Young Again.
my mother was afflicted a long time with
neuralgia and a dull, heavy, inactive eondi-
ton Of the whole Eystemi headache, nervous
prostration, and was almost helpless. No
physicians or medicines aid her any GOOD.
Three months ago she began 70 use Hop Bit
ters with such good eject that she seens and
feels young again. although over 70 years old.
We think there is no other medicine At to use
IN the family Alsdy Ia Providence.
lata. BRADroRD, Pa, May 8, 1875,
II has cured me Of several diseases. sueh AZ
nervousness, sickness at the stomach, month-
" troubles. etc. have not seon 4 tick day
IN year. since took hop Bitters. All ny
neighbort use them. Mas. RANNIE GnERH.
5000 L0ST-''A tour Of Europe that cost
me $500, done me less aOod than one hoflle
o. Hop Bittersi they q so cured my Eifoof
niteen yea 8 nervous weakness, aleopIo1snaaa
ana dSspepda RIM, Auburn, y. Y.S
High Authority.
Hop Bitters is NOT, In any sense, an aleo-
hole oevefage or liquor. and could not Be-
sold for use except 70 persons desirons OF eb-
tAiningA medicinal bi.ters.
dRREN d. RAUN, y. Com. Inter'l Rev.
ra 70. BLOOMINGyILLR. o., May 4, IA
b'Rs have been suffering ten years and I
tried your Hop Bitters and Il doRo me norS
good than all the doctors. MfHs 8 3. BOOM
Baby sayedl -w-w
Woare 90 thankful TO say that our nnrsinr
baby was Permanently cured Of a danfofOus
aad protracted constipation and irrogularity
OF the bowels by the use Of Hop Bittsrs By IL
moth 7, which at the same time restored her
70 perfect health andstrongth. Tho Parents,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-15

PUBLIC LHDaER bindory and lob
Office, IL Madison street, wv
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a sPINR IN THE BAoK.

In another case . backwoodsman
wrote TO the same officer, about az
follows II think | ought to be exempt
from draft because | nave at home a
child that has been sick for two years
The little thing has a spine in the
back, and IL has it very bad, and it
takes all that can make 10 keep ii
comfortable. II | went TO war the
child would suffer, and | hope you
will excuse me" This letter IS yet
90 file, and the man evidently thought
he had written a terribly impressive
letter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-15

Wedding and Party invitation
tu tho latest OaslQus
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High Authority.

Woaro 90 thankful 10 say that our nnrsinF
baby was permanently cured Of danfefous
aad protracted constipation and irrogulafity
OF the bowels by the use Of Hop Bittsrs By IL
moth = Witch At the same time restored her
Rochester, ~ Y.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-04-10
DIR. sPINNEY 4 Cd
No. II Kearny Street, San p,,,.I
I ample Bottle Dr..

Sent on application by letter stain, \.
sex and age. Communications hfris,I,9 "
tial. ''
?. S-For private diseases Of sho,,
fun course Of medicines, sufficient IN, y
all instructions, viii be sent to IL, ads, u
ceipt Of $1,000 s''''
Jan 10, 1S90-tf.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-04-10

hNnFf not, life Is sweeping by 40 and dare
hHIlktIEi before you die, something mighty
X'E and sublime leave behind to con.
HUlIlNH quer time. $d6 week in your own
HEIkJ n town. IS outfit free. No risk Fy
erything new Capital not required
we WIZ furnish You everything. Many are making
fortunes. Ladies make as much men, and bows
qua ana glris make great pay, Reader, if you want
business at which you can make great pay all the
time, write for particulars to H. HALLErr 4 Co.
Portland, Maine wa
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-04-10

Aud at prices 20 per cent below
rlxefGdmer rates.
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GT0A WEEK. So dayat home easily made,
~ 1Costy outfit free. ADDRESS, TRUE x Co.
Augusta. Maine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
II E lS - . ~ ~ L.

Miss NASNIE and brother, Mr.. JOINS
FINLEY. returned from HARDY last week.
The ladies who were visiting at DR..
DaiIey's, Misses HELEN AMI SALLJg
iloLLIDAY, returned to Winchester last
Saturday.
George LAMoNrE, Esq returned on
Saturday last to his home, 3 ,uni Brook
New Jersey.
r. II WILLIAMS, Esq. las been ali
sent from town, We are in formed. since
The close 81 the Deaf Dumb & Blind
Notwithstanding attended n part of
the pu il' on their homewntd route
since then visiting his children in North
Carolina and Baltimore.
Mrs ROBERT GILKEsoY & son. HEN.
HY i. GILNE7oN. Esq returned on Mon
day last from Towards Lick, HARDY
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. BAYBY OF Richmond
Virginia, are visiting at Professor IIol-
bridge Chidcster's in this place.
Miss ELLA SEAMAN Of Jersey Noun
tain, is at Mr.. Shcc'z's attending Ins,i-
sute this week.
Mrs. REBEccA Fox ia visiting her
daughter Mrs. Jemima Kuykendal.
Mr. WAnD Of Froslburg, paid recent
visit TO his sister Mrs. Wesley Ham
mond.
Professor JAMES W. JOHNSON Of Pc
tersburg, Grant county. tie Instructor
for Mineral and Pendleton Institutes
and. u V BLAKEMoRE, Esq, Of Pen
dietOn county, Instructor for GrauL
county ms iiulc are spending this wccl,
at Professor Howard n Johnson's. and
Attending Teachers Institute now in
session in this place. The gentlemen
paid u5 brief but pleasant call Tues =
Jay evening last.
Judge JAMS d AEM.TGoS0 left hero
on Friday last 10 spend a few days on
the All ghany Mountains, but was. we
are informed, taken quite sick, and i'm
attempting 10 return TO his home. was
compelled to stop at Koyser where be
is still detained, though VIC arc glad to
learn Is thought TO be convalescing.
Mrs Susie DAyr with her tire.
children, arrived at her fathers Mr..
Joseph Polling in this place on We'd
ncsdly Last.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
RIO, w. Va. July 26th. Is


Major Harper Dear Sit:-Think.
ing few items from Rio might in.
terest some OF your many readers,
will drop you a few lines. We had q
fine rain on last Monday evening
Corn Is very short, but we have yer
line crop of hay. oats and wheat
Hogs are very scarce and high here,
owing to the great loss by cholera las,
winter. We have an abundant crop
OF fruit and berr -whortleberries
arc selling here for S1.00 per bushcl
One OF our young widows went on,
bcrrying today, but she came back
and reported berries very scarce
Well, we guess they are, up about the
widower's, Joe. AS. We'll our town
still has the spirit of improvement.
Mr.. Frye has put new roof on his
blacksmith shop. DIR. Miller has re-
paired his house, that was very much
injured by fire some time ago. Sam.
Siladweli and VIM Saville are build.
ing new houses. The mason work is
done for the new church at Sedan. We
understand that Mr.. John Knee, OF
Wardcnsvillo, is the contractor for
the carpenter work, and will com
mence III few days. The building
is to lie completed by October. II
Stuckey Is experimenting the work,
and rs he is very persevering. he will
hurry 1t TO completion. The chnrc.
Is much needed mt Sedan. Elder Kin
caid preached two sermons here last
Sun lay. He had very large an
dlencc-said to be the largest that Eas
ever been here since the church was
dedicated some years ago. Two Ia
dies made the good conf ssion and
were baptized III North River on Mon.
day. We are sorry TO say that our
Lutheran preacher, Mr.. SShoIe, is in
very bad health, and is not able tc
preach. Well, yes. che of our bows
who has travelled considerable. con.
Guided to take unto himself n wife
Last week he started to Romncy To
get his l'terse TO get married the next
day; but alas, on reaching his sweet
hearts house, the family watch dog
disputed his passage; that, or some
other cause, compelled him to retracc
his steps homcward, bid his friends Il
cad farewell and start for parts IN.
known, thinking only of that girl he
lett behind him. Il. Il. NEE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
PLEASANT DALE.

Farmers have been very busy cut.
ting oats aud grass. The weather
has been rather unIavorable for hay.
making. Much OF the corn is back
ward.
Siler and Mingliim have purchase
lot OF Jacob Shanholtzer at Angus.
tn. They expect to erect "a large
storc.room at that point as soon as the
maIeria! can be procured.
The Board or Education of Gore
District has reduced the salary of
grade No. 1, from $50 to $2S. Two
new sclool-hoIses will be built in the
Dietrict-this year Sherman District
will build two school houses, one
near Augusta and the other at the
foot OF Tearcoat hill.
Mr.. james Brown Ueare. is getting
out lumber for new barn, on his
farm, on Little Capon.
George Wolfe has erected very
neat dwelling about II miles South
West Of Augusta.
Col. Alex Monroe has been i'm rath.
delicate health for several weeks. He
has been unable 10 labor on his farm
Tor some time. REX.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

SwAYNE's PIE.s-CoMForTlNG TO THE
S1cK.-Thousarda die from ncrlcc: 60
properly treat Impure Blood. C)usti-
patton Dyspepsia, Malaria, hpoplexy.
Liver, Kidney, Hear! Diseases, Dropsv
and Rheumatism. But TO the dubili,a-
ted. burdenel with such serious sick.
ncss. NC conscie1iiou y recommend.
SwAYNE's PILLs' which contain mod
icina' properties possessed by no other
remedy. Sent by mail for % cents.
box ofSG pills; = boxes. 81. Gin stampsl
Address, Dn. SwhYNG & Sox, Philade'-
phia, Pa. Sold by Druggists.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
273 Acres

more or Iess-Ouc of Z Acrcs ard so
toiea,and The rcversiomarv interest IN
20 Acres assigned rs dover TO the
widow OF 'fe said John Ryere,t-a,.,
y Tract OF 10 AcI.cs
Known Ns the Saw MIL Tract : ;or,ion Of
'hese lands is cleared and GOOD t,r,ipy lad
M the residue - well numbered aud s.t.,rrt
"'nt NE Norin Western Turnpike Road
IhRNa One third Cash and the residue
ia one anu two years, with interest from day
sec" ny ior the deferred payments aol In ;. le
"a u'!a TO be retained a further security.
j. G. HEISKELL,
SPECIAL Commissioner
NJ. Polling, c'9k Of the Circ,it Cour,
al Hampshire County, q certify ihIt bond aud
,ecrriiy has been given ~ Tie above Sn.cial
Commissioners IS repaired by law sod The dc.
cree OF s'io y. VI. POLLING. Clerk
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

~ viitne OF "A decree OF the Ctrcu;, Court o,
D Hampshire County, West Virginia. rem
tered II, ,ie May term, 1888 in the Chnrcerv
cause q john +. Everett's Administrator ~
'ohn 7: hvere't'' heirs and Others, | will sell
al I''ic Auiiioa, on the prenis,a, on
tuesday. the Dist day OF August. 1888,
all the real estate IN said county OF which IA.
SAID John Everett died seized nn5 possessed
wing on Jersey Mountain, adj lining The
l'nds OF John T.. Rtdrucl<. Jshn : uS,nas
md Others, and consisting OF the followin ;
tGCts. to :. it: One OF =
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

Elder w. T.. KrVcArp wilt holI q bas.
ket meeting at RIO, West Va, on lhc
Ith Sunday in August. Everybody is
eordialiy invited to attend Aug. 3.
The District Conference for Tie Moore
field District, 81 i Church South. will
5e held AZ Burlington, commencing Au.
gust 2Sth. ats Z. VI.
W. G.. HAMMOND. p. l..
July 20. 1888.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

Some weeks ago Il correspondent fur.
n'shed Our pepper with an account of n
human Curiosity in this county. which
has. we observe, been pretty generally
copied by I'll the papers of this State
aao IN other states, without living cred :
II 10 tho South Branch IyreL,.1oxScrp
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

A RARE OccuREENCE,- Nearly ali
sho physicians Of the South seem 10 =
gree. Or. p. II Arthur and Dr.. S. N
McAlPine and other leading doctors OF
North Carolina and Virginia. endorsed
anil used in their practice. Dr. Worth
iDgton's Cholera and Diarrho,a " edi
cine, rs sure cure FOR oil complaint ;
Of the stomach and bowels. Price rs
and 80 cents q bottle.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

We understand from friend that
MIR. LACHARIAu ARNOLD, of Mineral
county. piuckcd from his clover. field
Without particular caro- in selecting il
recently, stalk OF clover measuring
five feet two inches in length.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

GiIkesons & Pugh havsju1t received very
arge lot Of Towels and are Offering them at We
~ loV figures. Jelly ID, 1898.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

On tho 25th ullimo. in Kcyser, by
Rev. II. Hoffman, VAusE X. THEusu 10
Miss MARTHA a. TAYLoR-both OF
Cahin Run district Mineral county
On the l9th ultimo, at Mineyille
Mineral county. by Rev. j. =. Sharp.
less. j. Il. hAgrrG to Hiss SARAH T..
STEWART all Of AIineville.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

late Importation OF laiias Lisls and Silk
Gloves land suo'h'- los o. iho CO. oorated Dil
mout Stint e. Giikes.n3 q Pae1 July o.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

10 MASTER HOLLAND TuoMpsoN
son OF Mr.. JAMES w. TuoMpsoS NJ
Jersey Mountain, We send thanks for q
ossHet OF very nice apples on Tuesday
last.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

POSTAL CHANGES "A circular bas
hecn issued by the Post O.lice Dop,r..
ment 1T Washington notifying post
masters o; the reduction in p,stare
rates, which Is 20 take eff, c. on tho | 1t
OF October. Tn, circular directs that
until further notice posimasters shall
not exchange three. cent stamps anil
envelopes for tho public. The post
masters are, however. Motif, al that as
Vie two and thrcc-ccnt stamps AMI en- :
re!opas OF tie present issue will co,tin.
no TO tie valid after O;lobcr 7. they
must e accepted in paymen. Of postage
when offered III proper amounts, and
That the three-cent stamps can he nsed
in combination with other dcnomina.
ions on letters requiring more than
one rate OF postage, and on parc,I, Of
hIri and fourth class matter. The do.
par'ment VIII be ready to issue tic
TWO -ce.t stamps OF the new DESIGN on
september 10. bat these stamps an, on
Veiopes must not be placed on sale or
used by postmasters before October |
No thrcc-ceEt stamps will be issued of
Ter September ID, unless needed for i'm
medi7le use, and no three .ccn;. slammed
envelopes after August 81. The circu.
lar notifies postmastcrs that the prires
OF The new envelopes will remain the
same Us ~ present; that no change will
hc made IN tho postage due stamp. .
and That The rates on drop letters will
remain the same as nt presen,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03


ABOUT ADFEETfsING.-It You can a
rouse curiosity ny All advertisement it.
IA great p >int glinel. The fair soy
cont hol all tho curiosity in the world
IL IL "a mistaken notion that fine
store IN nm eligible location surrounded
~ attractive signs, is Il superior adver-
tscm'nt, for the experience of The mos.
erpr'sing merchants ia that il nave
better to spend less in rent and moro
in advertising.
The enterprising advertiser proves
That he understands how TO bny he
cause in advertising he knows how TO
sell
a simple card may proftably stand
years withou. change, but sensa-
lional advertisement should change as
often as you can get tho printer to do
it,
lou cart cat enough in wocl, 10
lest on year ani you can't advertise
on thai plan either
To make man realize an idea as
yo1 realize IT is what is necessary 10
mako him understand his needs. AL
YoFLisments must aim to place i matter
'oc!'o'!y before the public that they
see 1t as clearly as the advertiser
does.
Enterrris'ng people arc beginning to
learn the value Vt ADVERTISING the year
round. The petsisteucy of those who
are no in'imadaed Ivy the cry OF dull
tines but keep their names before the
public, will surely place lhom on the
light side in tic end Er
Dr.. HAHGY $ UEDdEs Of Hedges
vile, Berkeley county. has just located
in Naysville, Grant county, where no
"iIi pra ctlce his profession.
Between Kcyscr and ROM
ney, SUNDAY, July ga white or
cream cOOrel Shawl. a liberal re-
ward viii be paid it left with j. j..
Combs Romncy, or mailed to John
>. Combs Oakland, Md.
Mr., b F Linn, 1886 Man street
WHEELING, w. Va, ssys: had d,s.
pcpsia ont felt cb,ltaaed. Browns
Iron Bi,.er- Improved my health
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
@TaakeseDaas g. ERsssh.

Romney West Va.
pcpdd b"gonQ Tgo Canned Tomatoes Peaches &C. cee
braea Royal Bokin& Powders. " - ~
ESFeeping Reductions certain lines
burg Trimmings offered low GILKESONS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03
SntCiAl Com .nissioncl
July 90. 1854
Howard HoUsE,

W ARD ROUSE,
Cor, Pa. IRE. and Cih ST..
Opposite The r'lo. oad Potomac Depot,
WASHINGTON. u. G.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
convfajenr: 70 all the Public Bailiiass end
prom'uect busjCez5 t'ouse5
TERMS, - 90 PER Day.
G"O. II. SjiITH, Proprietor.
May -, 1888 -Iy.
SOD .raH;'csi J ~. !f.,a..-.,',, ~" .s,..-,.s
49, s-----y-, s-.-s -.4-,r' - = sij-+.,,s,,.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

we are requested to state that spc
c'ai term OF the Circuit Court for Hardy
county will he held on the 2lst Of An.
gust. Tor the trial OF causes i'm which
Judge ARMSTRONG has heretofore acted
as counsel. Judge CHARLES j. FAuLK.
NER, Jr., will preside.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

DR.. IIAHGY 5 IlEDdEs Of Hedges
vile, Berkeley county, has Just located
IN NaysviIle, Grant county, where no
~iIi pra ctice his profession.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-03

u,n'on Lodge. No. II, A. r. h A ". meets
on the Bird Friday in each month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-10
PROBATE
RIVER NOTES.
The river is declining

The river is declining.
The lively Libbie Conger backed out on
her way to S. Louis at 7 O'Clock this
morning.
The new boat Sidney left for st. Paul
this morning, with large showing on the
register
The Josephine came from Duquque this
morning, andleft on her up trip at A p. m,
The packets of the Diamond 10 line are
very light draft. and not affected by low
water They are always promptly on
time, and run through without transfer
Their passenger accommodations are I'M
equalled.
The Grand Pacific, which passed here
last night about II O'Clock, met with a
mishap abont five or six miles below the
city. By some manner or other the pilot
got her out of the main channel, and ran
her aground on the head of Horse island.
When the Sidney passed there this morn
ing, she was still fast. and was pulling
and Juggling; making big effort to get
loose
The St Paul was due here this morn
ing, but will probably not be down to-
day She had the misfortune 70 run
aground near the city which bears her
name, and was delayed for some time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-10
VALUE OLA THREATENED EPIDEMIC
st. Louis Republican

Somebody has said if we could always
have an epidemic just across the border
threatening to spread death and desola-
ton among u.s. we would be all the bet
ter for it. A color of truth is given to
this assertion by the fact that considera-
BILE stir is making all over the country at
the present time for the improvement of
sanitary conditions. There is good reason,
however, 10 doubt that the continued
danger of cholera would suffice to bring
about the needed reforms Familiarity
with danger soon teaches men to disre-
gard it. An actual visitation of any form
of plague has only transitory effect
with the many There are many other
diseases than cholera, yellow fever and
smallpox, which should serve to urge
general precautions to secure health.
| Typhoid epidemics are continually re-
ported all over the country. Sensational
accounts are published in the newspapers
and every means apparently taken
to give the public wa rning as to
the sources of danger. yet the evils ex-
lsting are not corrected, it is said. as fast
as new ones are deliberately created. This
may be an exaggeration. Few towns of
any considerable size are to be found
nowadays which does not aim at some
general system of drainage and sanitary
Regulation. The trouble is very largely