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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
nFrEcrs or BEER pRrNk1Ne.

It may be Of interest to some of our
readers to hear the conclusions of Science
in regard to beer drinking, as we'll as those
of Temperance fanatics. = The follow
ing is taken from the Scientific American,
one of the most reliable scientific papers
in the country
1.-The use of beer is found to produce a
species of degeneration of all the organs.
Intellectually, stupor amounting almost
to paralysis arrests the reason, changing
all the higher faculties into mere ami
malism, sensual, selfish, sluggish. varied
only with paroxysms of anger that are
senseless and brutal. In appearance, the
beer drinker may be the picture of health,
but in reality he is most incapable of re-
sisting disease. Compared with inebri-
ates who use different kinds of alcohol, he
is more incurable and more generally dis
eased. 1t is our observation that beer
drinking in this country produces the
very lowest kind of inebriety, closely allied
to criminal insanity. The most danger
GUS class of rufians in our large cities are
beer drinkers. Recourse to beer as SUBJ
stitute for other forms of alcohol, merely
increases the danger and fatality"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
LIVERY.
r IvERYi LIvERYl,

r VERY! LIVERY!!
Having purchased the excellent Livery of s.
T. Thornburg, shall continue to offer tothe
citizens of Staunton and travelling public
splendid double and single teams.
Fine rolling stock of all kinds, and splendid
riding horses.
Mr. GEO. 81. PIATT, SO we'll and favorably
known to the public in connection with the
business, will continue with me.
Very respectfully,
ALEXANDER HARTMAN.
In thanking the public for the liberal patron-
ge exte nded me, ask a continuance of their
avors to my successor, feeling assured that he
ully deserves them. Respectfully,
jan2S-S q copy. s. 7. THORNBURG.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26

This table, as a whole, also shows increased
importations this year as compared with last,
and the increases embrace the same articles as
noted above The decreases are very few.
Among the articles showing decrease are
cotton tiles. the decrease being about 1000 tons
or per cent. Our manufacturers have not got
the grip on the cotton-tie industry yet that
they should have, but we trust that they will
be able to control still larger share of it next
year. 1t is to be hoped, also, that by that time
tinplates may be made in this country and the
importation Of the same reduced accordingly
in educating the popular mind to the necessity
of the establishment of this important industry
In the United States, and there are reasons for
believing that the object of the associations
efforts will early be attained.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
MARRY NO TIPPLER. y

How many young ladies there are who,
in spite OF the wretchedness they see daily
resulting from marrying tipplers, are still
willing to run the risk themselves. They
cannot be brought to believe that the one
glass taken now and then will increase
until the habit has man in its grasp as a
wise, and never to relax its hold until the
wife and children have run thro' lives of
wretchedness, and death closes the scene.
Sham 9 and sorrow follow in the footsteps
OF the drinking man as sure as night fol-
lows day. Girls often refuse a man be-
cause he is poor, or his social position does
not please when they won Id not refuse the
ocial tippler forgetting that nothing can
soothe the pangs of disappointment and
disgrace which an Incorporate man causes
his family-and not only their happiness
and responsibility in this life, but may be
their salvation in the next are involved in
this great. important matter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26

It is reported from ALTERNATE that the
grape rot is worse this year than ever be-
fore. The old vines appear to suffer most.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26

This table shows that nearly every commod-
fty named was imported more largely in June
1855 than in the same month in 1885, The in
creases are more particularly noticeable in iron
ore, pig iron, scrap iron the classification en-
bracing steel ingots. blooms, slabs, billets,
bars and steel in forms, and there are also
considerable increases in tin and terne plates
and wire rods. OF cotton ties 2505 tons were
imported in June, compared with $3.50 tons i'm
ported in June, 1885.
twelve months ending with June and for the
corresponding twelve months of the preceding
wear
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26

Trains Nos 403 and 404 have B. Il O.. Palace
Sleeping Cars between Baltimore, Washington
and Natural Bridge. Nos. AL and 442 daily be-
tween Stanton and Lexington.
Night train through in each direction dali Y
with direct access to the Famous Summer Re-
sorts of the Valley OF Virginia.
B. DUNHAM, Genl Manager.
@. K. LORD, Gen. Pas. Agt.
DAVID LEE. Gent Supt. jlyl5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
MILK AND RUM.


The Rev. DR.. Waugh, of the Methodist
Episcopal Mission Conference; India, re-
fers to the fact that the Hindoos and Mo.
hammedans almost universally concede
the depravity of the race. Among Illus
trative examples he gives this from one of
the chief men in Lucknow 1.-The sinful
ness Of man," said he, lis easily enough
understood when we remember that in
disposing of good thing-for instance,
milk-we have to carry it to mems doors !;
and when we wish to furnish that which
is evil-that is, sell rum-we have but to
open a shop, and they come to us. That
ISL continued the man, 1--WE will make
sacrifices to destroy ourselves, but none to
help ourselves. !" The Hindoo mind, DR..
Waugh stated, was keen, alert, critical,
incisive. Preaching to them requires self
possession, good temper, and an ability to
probe and answer the most subtle of OBJ
jections.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
Bucklin' 3 Arnica salve.

Those who toll and spin-the bysicle
r;doro
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
A SUPERB Flesh PRODUCER And TONIC!

GUINN's PIONEER BLOOD REVIEWER
Cures all Blood and Skin Disease, Rheumatism,
Scrofula, Old Sores. A perfect Spring Medi-
cine.
If not in your market, it will be forwarded on
receipt of price. Small bottles. Sl.OO, LARGE
sl.75
Essay on Blood and Skin diseases mailed
free MACON MEDICINE COMPANY.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-26
PARTY CATECH1sM

PARTY CATECHISM.
What is crank?
A man who belongs to the minority.
What is practical statesman?
The man who voted with the majority.
What will make set of cranks broad
minded men /?
Enough more cranks to make them a
majority. Wisconsin ProhsbStionast.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

BY virtue Of an Execution and Fec Bill No, G925
issued out of the clerk Office of the circuit court
| of Rock Island county, and state of Illinois, and
| TO me directed, whereby am commanded 10 make
| the amount Of a oer'ain judgment recently oh
tanned against The Eureka Coal and Mining Com
| panv. in favor Of Morton l.. Marks. ont of The
| lands tenements, goods and chattcls of the said
! defendant, The EureE coal and Mining ompa
ny, | have levied pom the following property, to
| wit:
| The uneNpired time Of 4 ten year lease, dated
! DC obet 1glh, 1ts3, ON the wa Of ne quarter of
section II, in towi ship II, one west of 4th p NJ
| given by Alexander W Jamierson 10 ". X. Sbep
| ard, and by him assigned to The Eureka Coal and
| Mining Company, All in the county of Rock isl
| and and state of liros.
Therefore. according TO said command. ! shall
expose for sale, at public aretion, all the right,
| title and interest Of the above named, The Euro
| ka q al and Mining Company, in and 10 The above
described property, on Thursday, the 18th day Of
April 1886, AT 2 o'clock =. NJ, at the north door
| of the Court House in the city OF Rock Island,
| in the county of Rock Island and state Of Hi
nos, for cash In hand, to satisfy said execution
| and fee bill.
| Dated at Rock Island this 2Glh day Of March, A.
| D., 1856.
| JOHN NJ RETICKER-
| m-:6-dtd Sheriff Of Rock Island County
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Inc most nervous moment Tor new mem
Der OF congress IS Just before tie is to make a
speech Many OF the Oh members, even, are
seized VITA stage fright Inc idea that
the Official reporters have ears Tor the whole
country SiVcs every speaker an unccmt"rt-
AMY large audience tach man mas his pecnl-
iar way OF gong about It. You cant tell
when Randall or Morrison ss'e gong to speak
until they are pretty well on toward their re-
marks Morrison always stands Tor q mo
ment hall way down the second aisle on tn
o,ii"crtt" Stle' WIN hahdS on 'ie desks on
e''her SIDE linen ne speaks win deilh-
era 'ol' always taxing Two or three stel S
toward Inc sneaker when much in ear
''t'Sa ne Is Always soon through laniaH
always speaks IRON behind his own desk, and
MAKES II" preliminary movement Hewitt Is
probably the only other who speaks entirely
without warning lie goes off like powder
| all III AN instant Some members load their
desks for a speech; some load themselves.
Some times three or four desks give warning
of sneethes They are nilnI M with Can.
.,.ession,I Re or,is rorisol e.ot,,tos ol,i,..ol
- ,,..,,-.,,.,. ~. -,
=, -, ~" ''l''ln9H. anu nv 0'' '''i' "'
an i'"1 t'tis VI li"'h''NSiit in'''e are
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
NHERIFFS SALE.

Byvirtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No. CHS
issued ont of the clerks office of the Circuit Count
of Rock Island county and state of Illinois and 10
me directed, whereby ] am commanded to make
the amount Of a certain judgment aecently OBJ
tanned against Fred Lowe, in favor OF J Il "
Roseniield, out of the lands, tenements goods and
chattels of the said defendant, Fred Lowe. have
levied upon the following property, tn-wlt:
Commencing Thirty six rods and Four feet
sonth of the norihwe corner Of section number
II, in township IL. north range ; west Of iih F.
NJ. thence running south four rods and eight
feet; thence running east sixteen rods and eight
feet thence north fourrods and eight feet; thence
west sixteen rods and eight feet to the place of
beginning, coutainiu" one half acre. more OF less,
as the property of Fred Lowe, all in the county of
Rock Island and state Of Illinois.
Therefore, according To said command, I shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right.
title and interest OF the above named Fred
Lowe, in and to the above described property,
on Saturday, the 18th day Of April, 1855, Mt 10
O'Clock Il. M. at the north door of the court
house in the city Of Rock Island. in The county Of
Rock Island aud state Of Illinois, for cash in hapd,
to satisfy said execution and fee bill.
Dated at Rock island, this 21th day Of March,
A. d 1856.
JOHN NJ. RETICkER-
m27-dtd Sheriff Of R0ck Island comfy.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

A STEAMER ON THE PROPOSED RAILWAY,
This chcme is just now attracting the at
teition Of congress, and has been reported on
fayorahiy by the committee having the mat
ter under investigation. Herewith are pre-
scented sketches of the means proposed to he
used and the reader can be his own judge in
regard to the feasibility of tine plan.
Its projectors claim thai it is simply a com
bination of the dry dock an marine railway
now in usa in shipyards ! the terminals Of
this proposed railway are 10 I've constructed
pontoons or dry docks, with sufficient buoy
ancy, when filled with air, TO sustain the
weight of the largest steamer aiioat.
These drvdocks will be similar to those in
use only that they will have n cradle sup
ported by some $40 carwheels and these in
turn rest on three tracks laid on the pontoon.
When the poutoon is sunk the vessel floats
over this cradle, the water is pumped out Of
the pontoou until the vessel is raised com
pletely out of the water. The bearings ON
which The vessel rests are then al iusted, after
which several powerful locomotives are ut
tachcd TO the cradle and it and its novel
freight is drawn some 40 miles over a triple
tract, railroad whose summit is about 80 feet
above the sea level from which the railroad
begins and ends. An illustration shows a
steamer in transit
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

By virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No,
6(21, issued out of the clerks Office of the cir
cult court Of Rock Island county, and state OF
Illinois, and to me directed, whereby am com
manded to make the amount of Il certain ludg-
ment recently obtained against Henry Eaton,
in favor Of Henry kroger, ont Of the lands, ten
ements. goods and cbattels of the said defon
dant, Henry Eaton, have levied upon the fol-
lowing property. to-wit:
Lot four "a, block City two t52l, Chicago Of
Lower addition to the city of Rock Island, county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command, | shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right
title and interest of the above named Henry Eatot
in and to the above described property. OF
Tuesday the 18th day of April, 1885, at 10 o'cloct
g. m. at the north door of the court house in The
city OF Rock Island, in the county Of Rock Isl
and and state of Illinois, for cash in hand, to sat
isfy said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island, this Gath day of March
A D., 1886. JOHN NJ. RETlCKER,
"a dtd Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
NHANCERY NOTICE.


tTATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County. Ne
In the circuit court, to the May term, lS>6
Cornelius II. Smith vs.. Adolph NJ l.. Lowe. J. L.
Perry and Charles II uhge,-1n Chauccry.
Aflidavitof non residence Of AldOlph VI. l.. Lowe
and ID. Perry implicated with the above uef.l'
dants, having oeen filed in the clerks office Of the
circuit court of said county, notice Is therefore
hereby given 10 the said nonresident defen-
dants that the complainant filed his bill of com
plsini in said court. The chaneery side thereof
on the 2ad day of March, 1886. and that thereupon
a summons issued o;t of said court. wherein said
suit is pending, returnable on the first Mon
day in the month Of May next, as Is by law re
quired, Now unless ycn, the said nonresident
defendants above named, Adolph NJ. l.. Lowe and
j. D. Perry, shall personally he and appear before
said circuit court, on the frst day of the next
term thereof to be holden III Rock Island In and
for The said county. on the first Monday in MAY
next, and plead, answer or deuur to the said
compartments bill Of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged and stated
will he taken as confessed, and decree entered
agaist You according TO the prayer Of said bin.
f. ii. BOWMAN, Jr.. Clerk
Rock Island, n inois. March 22nd, 1886.
NJ. VI. CoRBETT, Compts Sol.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
Fifty Thousand a Year.

To be sure. You've "only got cold;'
"only cough. ''Be oil over in few
days" Don't worry about me-" Well,
we won'.. But $4,000 people die every
year in the United States from consump-
ton. And every soul of them began
that way. Better stop it now with Park
er's Tonic. This remedy will expel the
cold at once.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.


Estate of Almirs d, Holt, Deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Ad-
ministral or of the estate of Amira y. Holt, late
of the county Of Rock Island state of Illinois
deceased, hereby gives notice thai he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county
the office of the clerk of said court in the city
of Rock Island. at the April term, on The Third
Monday in April next. ai which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified and
requested 10 md for the purpose Of having the
sHmeadj listed All persons indebted 10 said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment Ia
The undersigned
Dated this 9TH day Of March. A D.. 1856.
WI! LIAM f. GILMORE,
NILS Admiuis' rAiar
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
Educated ard Exnerlanced.

Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared by c, l
Hood & Co., Apothecaries, Lowell Mass
who have thorough knowledge of phar
macy, and many years practical expert
ence in the business. II is prepared will
the greatest skill and care, under thu
direction of the men who originated it
Hence Hoods Sarsaparilla may be de-
pended upon as thoroughly pure, hon,
est, and reliable medicine.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Oh Tuesday, the
9Th day Of April, A. ~, 1886, IN the respective
wards or precincts in the city of Rock Island, an
election will be held for the following officers,
to-wit:
CITY oFFICERs
One Alderman in the First Ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Second ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Third ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Fonrih ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fifth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Sixth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Seventh ward for two years.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS:
One supervisor for one year.
Four Assistant Supervisors for ore year.
One Assessor for one year.
Which election will be opened at O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until O'Clock in the
afternoon Of that day.
PLACES OF REGISTRATION AND VOTING
Are as follows;-
First Ward. Chas. Fngel's store.
Second " Phoenix Hose House
Third F" Widcawake 4 ese House,
Fourth " Rescue Hose Honse.
Fifth Twenty second Street Hose House
sixth - Cable Hose House,
Seventh - Gilpin Hose House.
ROBERT KOErLER,
city and Town Clerk
Dated at Rock Island, H., this 18Th day ol
March, 1885
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
BUcKLEN's ARNIcA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores. can.
GERS, piles, chilblains. corns, letter, chap
ped hands, andall skin eruptions, guaran-
teedrto cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz e. Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
AC CARD.

To all who are suffering from the error.
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay. loss of manhood, &c.
| will send recipe that will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D
New York City
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

The company supporting Capt Eads in
this scheme contains some Of the most prac.
teal men in the country. They som to be
thoroughly in earnest.
They have secured concession from thl
Mexican government which extends over a
period of ninty-nine Years from 1851 1t
authorizes the construction of this railway,
guarantees protection to the property Of the
company and besides grants them 600, ON
acres of public land On the whole the
scheme is an enchanting one and fully equal
to any Of Jules Vcrnc's flights of fancy
PERRY BARTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
No " onder.

lNorriStown Herald
The New York Tribune says of Mary
Anderson a Il ,salini: "Every emanation
of her heart is eloquent of innate royal sr-
periorityn No wonder her manager
charges 81 - admisSioni
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Some wild coach dogs were recently cap
tured near Yamhill, Ore. Some time ago a
slut of that breed escaped from q circus
and it is supposed that the animals are des.
cended from her
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Some tall corn was exhibited in Portland,
Ore, short time ago. 1t was six feet to
the lower ear and eleven feet to the highest
TIE ta.lest stalk touched the top of an
Eighteen foot pole
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Speaker Carlisle, Senators Camden, In
gals, Frye, Cullom, Kenna, Mcmillan,
Il representatives Hurd. Randolph Tucker,
W. L. Wilson and Reed of Maine have all
been s:hoolmasters.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Prohibition pumps are fashionable in
Des Moines. Worked by bartenders, beer
comes out; but let an officer of the law
take hand at the pump and only water
comes forth.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Chicago Lelger: Ii somebody would get
up an elastic stpve pipe it would be about
the same thing as doubling the missionary
force for month or so to come.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
Feddiins Autumn Leaves.

Peddiing Of lunches of autumn leaves is
now n much Of business and industry on
the fashionable thoroughfares of New York
as the selling of flowers.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.
PROJECT FOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC
ACROSS CENTRAL AMERICA

The Interoceaaic Ship Railway Scheme of
Capt Eads Which is just Now Engaging
the Attention of Congress-Steamships
to BE Carried Over the Land.
WASHINGTON, March 80 The problem of
how be to transport vessels across Central
America seems to be as far from settlement as
ever. De Lesseps' canal project is being prose-
cuted as rapidly as the climate and nature OF
the work will permit, and capable engineers
here claim it viii still require aquarter century
before it is complete, providing funds are
supplied steadily and no further obstacles are
encountered It's estimated cost was oiigi-
naIly about S150,000,0 600.
The Nicaragua canal scheme is the II xt
project to he considered, but il has only past
the introductory stage of having been sur
veyed and estimated upon. 1t is to be a lift
ing lock canal, containing about eighteen
large locks. A government commission cSti-
mated the cost of constructing this canal ut
81 100000
The VI uagest of the transisthmian schemes
is still only on paper, hut it promises 10 he
the liveliest of the lot 1t is the iuteroceatic
railway plan projected by Capt Eads, of
jctty fame
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Grace Hubbard, civil engineering
graduate of the Iowa State University, is
employed by the United States govern
ment in Montana to make maps.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

1t is said on respectable authority that
more than 500 900 pounds of willow leai
were shipped from Shanghai last year a,
green tea-a large proportion of it coming
| to America.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Horatio Alger, Jr., the story writer, is so
fond of boys. that he adopts waits and
starts them in business.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

An authority on music says there Ar
3 900, 900 professional and amateur piano
players in the United States
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

There are only two places in this country
where mining for gems is systematically
carried on-Paris, Ma, and Stony Point,
N G.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Pennies now circulate in Texas, business
men being un.6i to longer get along with.
out them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

For mlps, time tables, rates of passage and
freight, etc, apply to the nearest station agent
of the Chicago, Milwaukee Il 81. Panl Railway OF
10 any railrnld agent anywhere in the United
1nrI
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

1fyou cannot set iTHLorHoRos of yom drug
gist, we will send i express raid. on receipt Of
regular price-one dollar per bottle. We prefer
that you buy il from yuur druggist. but il he
hasn't it, do NOT he nolefA1ci ep Try something
else, but order 1t nToe tH.m us as directed
lTHLoPHoEo~ Co. Ti9 Wan Street. New Yolk,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

1t is the Short Line and Best Route be-
tween all principal points in the North
west and Far West.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

m27-dtd Sheriff Of J
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
SHERIFFS SALE.

Dated at Rock Island, II
March, 1856.