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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

1t is not wise to work constantly IN
10 the highest rate of which we are cap
able. If the engineer of the railroad
were to keep the speed of his train up to
the highest rate he could attain with his
engine, it would soon be used up If a
horse is driven at the top Of his speed for
any length of time, he is ruined. 1t is
well to try the power, occasionally, of a
horse or engine, by putting on all the
motion be will bear, but not continu-
ously All machinsts construct their
machines so that there will be a reserve
force. If the power required is four
horse, then they make six-horse pow.
er. In this case it works easily and
lasts long. A man who has strength
enough to do twelve honest hours Of
labor in twenty-four, and no more,
should do but nine or ten hours work
The reserve power keeps the body in
repair. It rounds out the frame to full
proportions. 1t keeps the mind cheer.
full, hopeful, happy. The person with
no reserve force is always incapable OF
taking on any more responsibility than
he already has. A little eKertion puts
him out of breath. He cannot increase
his work for an hour without danger Of
explosion. Such are generally pale,
dyspeptic, bloodless, nervous, irritable,
Respondent, gloomy. We all pity them,
The great source of power in the indi-
vidual is the blood. 1t runs the machin.
cry of life, and upon it depends oui
health and strength
A mill on a stream where water is
scanty can be worked but a portion o.
the time. So man with little good
blood can do but little work. The re-
serve power must be stored up in this
fluid. When the reserve power of an
individual runs low, 1T is an indication
that change is necessary, and that il
is best to stop expanding and 60 to &C.
cumulating, just as the miller does
when the water gets low in the pond.
Such course would save many per.
son from physical bankruptcy. Herald
of He0Hb
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Unique in Dignity and Power.

There is one Judge in the United
States who is, at least, as great per
sonage as the Lord Chief-Justice OF
England The American Courts and
bars are mostly local, but the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States is quite unique in his
own dignity and power and in the
dignity and power of the tribunal over
which he presides. King, Lords and
Commons, if they combine. can defy
Lord Coleridge and his puisne Judges,
but the Supreme Court of the United
states can defy the President, the Sen
ate and the House of Assembly, how
ever much they may be of one mind.
The Supreme Court interprets the
Constitution of the United States; but
its great authority is shown less by tho.
powers theoretically confded TO it than
by the fact that the longest, the costliest
and the bloodiest of modern wars was
foughtsto set aside a single one among
its decisions, the Judgment in the once
famous ''Dred Scott case. 1t seems
commonplace to say that there i
nothing like this among ourselves; but
it is most formidable commonplace.
Where is the authority which decides
questions arising upon the construction
of the British Constitution? May we
even add. where is the British Constitu-
ton itself? Where does the Legislative
authority of the House of Lords begin
and end? What is the extent of the
powers of the Crown? There are no de
bates nowadays on constitutional law;
if doubtful point arises the caucuses
adjure the House of Commons to set
tie it in its own way, and without re
gard to any other of the organs of Gov
eminent. 1t would also seem as if the
theory were gaining ground that the
British Constitution as a whole was
only tolerated until it could be radically
transformed. 1t is possible that some
men now alive may live to understand
that about the most terrible Of dangers
is constitution in a state of flux, left
to the mercy not of a Court of Justice
proceeding on fixed principles. but of
Legislature falling more and more every
year out of harmony with It's theoretical
composition and coming more and
more under bondage to a single one of
its constituent parts.-St james
Budget.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

being soft-hearted fellow, l began
speaking of her worthiness as a lady
and her faithfulness and efficiency as
clerk
Directly the General broke out and
made the room fairly blue with pro-
family 1t is wonder the old man was
never fined for swearing, because it is
not only habit to be condemned, but
it is in violation of the law. Almost
every day one Judge Smell compels a
money compensation from people who
swear, and on one occasion he sent q
woman "up'' for thirty days--not being
able to pay down the cash price for
swearing at her husband for not bring
ing in the "kindling wood" which was
severe on the old woman under the cir.
eumstances, and deprivation to the
family circle. If the General had been
liable to the law the entire resources OF
the Treasury Department would not
have kept him out of jail.
As said, he began to obiurgate, as
the Sunday papers put it. Said he: Il
have no doubt she is q fine woman, good
pedigree, and all that; but you can't tell
me anything about her being good
clerk. know more about that than
you do, and l know she gives us con
demned sight of trouble For polite
ness | substitute the dictionary delini-
ton.
Her chances for an additional thirty
days took the hue of the father s anathe-
mas, and not knowing what else TO say,
| remarked that she had seen trouble
and was not very strong.
"She can have the additional leave, y
he said, mildly.
And you won't turn her out?'
Turn her outr' he roared. who
in what's its name said anything about
turning her out? If 1 turned out all
the women who are troublesome
wouldn't have any left
She remained there until after the
General retired. but about four years
ago she laid down her weary life.
Utica (N. " Observer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
FIannels for Winter Wear.

During the inclement seasons of our
northern and middle la5itudes it becomes
the Christian duty of every woman hav-
ing the care of a family to see that they
are provided with clothing suitable TO
repel the rigors OF our freaky cline,
where often series of sudden changes
sre the only indications thatwe are hay
ing settled weather.
To repel the disastrous effects of sud
den climate changes, there is nothing
more reliable than good flannel under
clothing, not the knit garments which
YOUR merchant sells you for merlno. and
which generally prove to be cotton, but
good. all wool tiannels, which you NAV
buy by the yard and fashion to your
fancy.
Especially for the old and feeble and
for the weak and delicate of all ages is
flannel necessity.
Physicians recommend flannel for the
chilly season, and some recommend that
light article be worn even in the heat
of summer, but here | would disag zee
with them.
The red "medicatedh flannel is that
usually recommended by physicians.
and it certainly has rare properties OF
imparting warmth and vigor to the body
and preventing against severe and sud
den attacks of cold
Mothers, though you may be COM
PEELED to leave the ribbon and the feath-
er in the shop, do not neglect to pro
vide yourselves and your delicate little
ones with good flannel underclothing.
You may save many doctors bills, and
sometimes life itself, by so doing. :
Hrs. Il. d. Chute, IN st. Louis Maya
zine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
A VEXED CLERGYMAN.

Even the patience of Job would become
exhausted were lie preacher and endeav.
oring to interest his audience while they
were keeping up an incessant coughing,
making it impossible for him to be heard
Yet. how very easy can all this be avoided
by simply using DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Trial Bottles Zoe. at Hartz 6 Bahnsen's
Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
A QUICK RECOVERY

1t gives US great pleasure to state that
the merchant who was reported to be at
the point of death from an attack of
pneumonia, has entirely recovered by The
use Of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
lungs Naturally he feels grateful for
the benefits derived from using this rene
dy for the lungs and throat; and in giving
publicity to the statement we are actuated
By motives Of public benefaction, trusting
that others mag be benefited in similar
manner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
ON THIETY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich.
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltsic Belts and Electric Appliances or
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora
ton of health and manly vigor Address
as above.-N. B No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed
dec % Il .W1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
ROCHESTER,, n. Y. March 30, 1888.
Stilwell Medicine Company;

StilNoi1 MeulClHe NUHpd
GBNTLEMEN-Asa rule do not be-
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Yours Very Truly,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11


BLACK Bart, the famous Califor-
ma stage robber, whose romantic career
as a solitary highwsyman has long
bafhed detectives, is at last prisoner.
de makes full confession, in which he
admits having, single handed, stopped
and robbed twenty-five stages. His
real names is Charles E. Bales, In his
little mountain cabin was found a Bible
with the following inscribed on the fly
leaf: This precious Bible is presented
to Charles E. Bolles, First Sergeant
Company B, One Hundred and Sixteenth
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, by his wife,
as New Years gift God gives us
hearts to which his faith to
believe. Decatur, Illinois, 1855 ''-Sass
francisco Chronicle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Disease, Propensity and Passion, bring
mankind numberless ailments, foremost
among them are Nervousness, Nervous
Debility, ar.G unnatural weakness of Gen
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
Of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as a preventive a
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter.
mittent Fevers, the Zero -Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswell, Ha-
card & Co., New York, and sold by all
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Pure Cod-liver Oil made from selected
livers, on the sea shore. by Caswell, Ha-
zard q Co., New York. 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all Others. Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the
other oils in market .-.
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimplcs. and rough
Skin, cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswen, Hazard & Co, New
York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

The old Conkey Tavern, located in
Prescott, Hampshire County. Mass,
and celebrated as the rendezvous of
Daniel Shays and those with whom he
sympathized and melted to rebellion in
1857, has been burned. 1t was built in
1858 and was noted hostely during
many years of the last century. 1t has
long been deserted, but has lately been
brought to public notice by photographs
and descriptions which have been print
ed of it, so that it became an objective
point with summer visitors securing the
country for some new local sensation. -
Boston Transcript
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Instead of feeling tired and worn q,

Instead of feeling tired AID worn out,
instead of aches and pains. wouldn't you
rather feel fresh and strong, If you con
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Iron and cinchona areits principal ingred-
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lung and heart affections. Try it if you
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and experience its remarkable curative
qualities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

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unnatural losses, and all weakness of
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
4 SENSIBLE MAN WOULD Use

Kemp's Bals&m for the throat and lungs
1t is curing more cases of coughs, colds
asthma, bronchitis, Group and all throa
and lung troubles, than any other med
icine. The proprietor has authorized o
Grotjan to refund your money if, after
taking three-fourths of bottle, relief ii
not obtained. Price 50 cents and 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
A FAIR OFFER.

The Voltaic Belt Co, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send Dr. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
young, afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and many other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
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The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Train. 80. :, 5, . aud 10 are Aaquoketa Branch
rr,,it,s and 4. Accommodation for oxford Juuc-
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Flying Duehman' leaves Rock Island 80 20 D.
"a. trrYe4 at V05 p. NJ; arrives Dubuque az az
m leave, Is a. m. arrives Minneapolis 1910 p.
m. leaves al 1 81 u. m. ,-.,,,,, -.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Mr. w. G. Firth, Galatia, Ill, says
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Mr.. George Grant, of Meriwether,
Ga, says. counting his grand and great
grand and great-great-grandchildren he
has 105
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

If you suffer with Sick Headache. Con
stipation. Sour Stomach, or Bilious at
tacks, Emory's Little Cathartic Pills will
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Henry Irving said at a dinner in
New York that the only quarrel be had
with the reporters was for saying that
he reminded them of Oscar Wilde
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

The Us. of the term
short Line" in connection
with the corporate name OF
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idee Of just what is requir-
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a Short Line, QnicS Time
and the Best OF acCommo-
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
GOING EAST AID ysEgr,

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between Indianapolis & Council Bluffs VIA Peoria
AL connections maize III Union DeDots l. Is
known as the great THROUGH CAR line
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Most violent explosions of coughing are
stopped by Hale's Honey of Horehound
and tar. -
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
The weak, worn, and dyspeptic should
take Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic No
other. Of druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
SH()R /
line
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
BURLINGTON ROUTE"
(Chi3SCo, Eur!Ir1c4o1 a.

Solid Trains Of Elegant Day Coaches and Pull |
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from s. Louis, via Hannibal, Quincy. Keokuk.l
Burlington. Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea to st |
Paul and Minneapolis. Farlor Cars with RecliningI
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and from ST Louis and Ottumwa. Only ond
change Of ears between St Louis and Desi
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Colorado
Il IS universally admitted to be the
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-30
For Coughs and Colds.
Treasure.

The sluggard was some time since
urged to 60 to the ant for moral ex
ample. and now the invalid is obliged
to go to the monkey for a remedy
for coughs and colds. The
head keeper at Central park gives sick
monkeys-and monkeys are delicate
creatures, and when cold gets fasten-
ed upon them it is all up with them
what he calls the Hamburg cough
medicine, black compound which a
reporter describes as looking like
coal tar and smelling like assafetida
The keeper gives these directions for
concocting the gruesome mess:
"Take large preserve jar; produce
a small measure of the finest white
Bermuda onions and five pounds of the
best white crushed sugar; peel the
onions and cut them into the thinnest
possible slices; place thin layer of
onions in the jar and cover them with
sugar half an inch thick; then anoth-
er layer of onions. also treated with
sugar, and continue until your jar is
full. Put it out of the way for three
months. At the end of that time you
will not recognize the stuff. The
sugar and onions will have fermented
and become a thick black syrup, not
unpleasant to take, and the most woD-
derful cure for coughs and colds that
was ever conceived"
The keeper says that anything that
is good for monkeys is good for man
and he has broken up bad colds with
it. 1t is good for all throat diseases
It should be taken three times a day
1t gets its name from its origin, for, as
most people know, hamburg is the
great wild-animal market of the world
and the Hamburg naturalists know
more more about the care of animals
than anbody else
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-30

turned pale with excitement There
was large hollow beneath where Che
sun-dial had stood, and in it were
moldy-looking bags and boxes.
1t was getting dusk now. and Ursula
ran swiftly home.
-Nora-leaye your pud
dingsl Come. mother, to the court, for
the-the-treasure is foundl"
The speech ended in sobs and laugh
ter. Mrs. Barring and Nora thought
She was demented. and looked solemnly
az each other. Only the old servant
sbrewdly asked:
And where is it. Miss Ursula. dear"
Under the sun-dial; some cows
knocked it down"
Thine" cried Nora, exci.edly,
time will show the old dame said
Oh, mother, Martha. go at once"
And they went-and found such
riches as they had never dreamed of.
All the country called at the cottage,
the cruel uncle recalled the luckless
lover, marriage took place while the
mistletoe boughs were hanging still
green, and now Guy and Ursula have
settled to country life. and Ursula
takes personal delight in her dairy.
Her husband declares she is in danger
of actually worshipping the COW, in
Oriental fashion, so great is her graft
tude for the discovery of Dame Ursula's
Treasure.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-30
Wind Gardens.

Midwny between earth and sky,
There the Wild wind gardens lie,
Tossing gardens, secret bowers,
Full Of songs and full of flowers,
Waiting down to us below
Such a fragrance as we know
Never yet had lily or rose
That our fairest garden knows.
On, those gardens, dear and FAR,
Where the wild wind fairies are.
Though we see not. we can hearken
To them when the spring skies darken,
Singing clearly. singing purely,
Songs of far-off Elf-land, surely,
And they pluck the wild wind posics,
Lilies, violets and roses.
Each TO each the sweet buds flinging,
Fostering, tending them and singing.
The sweet scent, like angels pity,
Finds us even in the city,
Where we, toilIng, seek as treasures,
Dull earth's Disseminated pleasures.
On, the gales, with wind flowers laden,
Flowers that no mortal maiden,
In her breast shall ever wear!
Flowers to wreath TItania's hair.
And to strew her happy way with
When she marries some wind fay with!
Oh, wind gardens, where such songs are,
And OF flowers such happy throngs are,
Through yonr paths may not see,
Well know how fair they be.
Phattp Bourke .Mdrston, in Manhattan.