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New-York tribune., 1878-12-30

country clergyman was goou g.,sps u.oa u, IS ,se
onshed one ay by toy OF the cur ,nd m eI.
.hrenkfasI of funeral and was gfaVey tou ~
nlnnaton Bless YOU slr they're not !augnDs-'He' 10
only assembling their srlei.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-30
Saving 10 Goycrnmcnt.............

ain IyIrr fly0rInlr ehOWIVg q mnTT m CWnpNII-
tIvr 4 tcnnHt Of ~" cost Of Congressional printing
under the old Contract -cm and under the prcon
system. Tho facis and i-urrS gwen seem To SLOW ih'
although moro Than double the Humn'r 81 pages
were printed during the l.t tcy'u Near' oI
the present system, ihrY C.-' s7"l lou t-7
Than The Woik OI the lat seven wear
~ the lG system. uw!th~audus the 1ri that work
mon ud,T fac new Il Suru-Ition were pad wages
lIrat.r Dy 3. per cent thdu lhtt formerly received
h, sIdcs the above. thrrr are other masses oI heavy
.tUt.tcs rolled NJ Oh MT. Dclrrr-1 SIDE oi the Hrtu
wcnt-fnr an argument he plainly int'rds I" Waa'-
which C1ucTr-- viii he very hh'N 10 "clsh cHTcIui!
before IL undertake. TO abolish EIm.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-30
EXTRADITION.

RrpOG" OT The ROYAL COMMISSION.
AN I.rrEl,tts. srCUMENT PRINTED IN THE
OFFICIAL ,l"h. "oNDESC OF SECRETARY
New-York tribune., 1878-12-30

Gladstone would not De oyrrpaid by anything
Lord Hcacou,cld has it IA hi~ power TO offer. They
are aInpug the most mal,v0out of recent prrfofm-
aucc. n journalism. They are 50 bad that Of them
selves ihcy ought TO dsPIoy" the story about MI
Waltrr', preTagc. TO accept il now would be to
authrnticii, rurlors which we may still. for the
sake of Mr. Walter and lis profession, dI-tecye
and discrcdit.
SIR. Irving viii opcn the Lyccum Theatre on the
2~th INST, playing Hon,id with Miss Ellen Terry
"a. O,hcGa The list Of hi coadiut,Is inc'udos MI.
Chippcudalc Nj Mead. Mr.. Forester and Miss
TIarcnrr Terry; with others less known but ioIm-
ing altogether good working company. Ihc
inierc,. IN Mr.. Irvings temperance as Hcmhi and
first appearances as manager is very great. 80 lar
~ the general public Is concerned, the 3Oth Mon
day and not Saturday, the 2Sth, j. the opening
night aud the only night mentioned i'll the advcr-
tisemcut-. Yet hear that Nh Irving has received
more than 900 applications Tor the l2S orchestra
stall, at hi, disposal for Saturday. Tho demand for
boxc, and other parts of the house is III proportion.
The French custom with respect TO irst nights has
gradually been gaining ground in London, bnt
nothing has ever been heard Of like this. " Ham
let" - not precisely play, nor does Mr. Irving
sppear in II for the first time. lie has played 1t 200
nights successyely al this same theatre. But Mr..
irving'- accession TO the management rcvives the
hopes that used 10 be cherished of some dis
tmct improvement in the English stage; hopes
that the late Mr.. BatcmaD once inspired, but
which came to naught after bis decease; from
causes beyond anybody's control, suppose. Mr..
Irving has moreover, strong party OF personal
friends. and another powerful body of supporters
whose interest in his is due mainly TO their
interest in the art of which he is the most dis
tinguished representative in England. Ho has
opponents. Also who decry his acting into whose
annds. 1t must be said, he has more than once
played But through evil and through good report
hc has remained the most conspicuous figure on the
English stage, and it is easy TO understand why
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE, No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. r.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
Sufferers from Headache.

constipated bowels, inward piles. cos
tlVeness, fevers, torpid liver, yellow
ness ofthe skin and eyes, indigestion
dyspepsia, and all arrangements of the
internal viscera, are cured by'fSwayne's
Tar and Sarsaparilla pills. Unlike
many other purgatives, they do not if.
rltate the stomach and bowels by fire.
quent use. They keep the system in
the healthy condition by arousing the
torpid liver to healthy action and ex.
polling by the bowels and kidneys the
matter that poisons the foundation OF
life. Be particular to obtain 'Swayne. S
pills" price 25 cents a box, at all lea
qlngs druggists, and in Rock Island by
John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
DR.. SABIEE'S
INDIAN VEGETABLE
COUGH SYRUP

For the speedy cure Of Coughs, Colds Hoarseness'
Incipient Consumption, Asthma, Bronchius' Fntn-
Isle, whooping Cough and Group. THIS syrup Is
an Anodyne Expectorant and Is composed OF tne
best Ingredients the vegetable Kingdom anords'
"a ,vher usea according to directions, must con-
~,nce the most skeptica. of its intrinsic value.
D,-oo+,ons for the use OF sabine's Indian Vegeta
b,o Couob syrup accompany each bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
Total amount of proposed steal. s47 o42 Oo

Va proposed steal. &47. O42 O00
The calculations have been made in nau
tlcaI miles. If the bene6ciaries found Mr..
ney .pnant and disposed toward a liberal
Interpretation of the law. thew wonIS mn
doubtedly secure compensation by statnte
miles which would swell the subsidy to a
total OF more than fifty-four million dollars.
All OF this must be wrung from the tag
payers OF the country to pay for the car
rage OF mails which do not return 500, 600
annually in postage. WV
ihls bill " to foster American enterprise
and open up new routes to American com
merce is one of the most specious and
and dangerous schemes of swindling ever
devised by the ingenuity of practised lob,
bers. A tremendous pressure will be
brought to bear on congress. between now
ana aoJournment, to put it through. The
only hope of defeating it lies in the honesty
OF our Legislators and the vigilance of an
independent press.-N. Y. Sun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11

BroWns GINGER will be found invaluable in all
cases OF Cramp other disorders caused by change
larry by travellers will usually act as a Preventive
ana ward of such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from illness, a small quantity with 8
tte sweetened water will be found 10 give strength
ana reireshment; the Ginger having no reaction
whlcn Is the great objection to the use of alcoholic
silmnlanls Producing all the good effects of q
Mustard Plaster, (withOut the possibility of blister
ing the SKIM its application on flannel is most eff
caclous And IN the case of persons predisposed
70 Rheumatism and Gouty Affections, it is of great
service, (used to rub with
az Beware of Counterfeits
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
ChancerV Notice

cTATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,
Tn the Circuit Court of said Comfy IN tho Me-,
term A. D. 1876.-In chancery '"o may
charles A. Jarvis and Cornelius Lynde. Fxecrtors
of last will and testament of stephen Woodin. de.
ceased, complain ants. vs. Richard II Oni,ncv
CHARLES A. Jarvis, The Wapokoneta Snota a,yd !;
Wheel Company, Reuben q. Warmer md VIZ S1u
liam NJ Patrick, defendants -Foreclosnre
To the above named defendants, Richard II
ouincv. the Wapokoneta Spoke and Wheel Com.
snv Reuben FL. Warmer and William M pat-sI
You and each of you viii take notice that the ahoSs
named complaiDants have filed their bin of co,n
niaint against you in the Circuit Cont ~ saia
Ronuty that the above entitled cause is now ,end-
INC In said Court, and that Summons In cha car
has been issued against you therein which summons
i returnable on the first day OF the next term At
Tcr1rt to be begun and holden at the Cont 4onsa
~ The cityef Rock Island. 10 said countv on the
srst Monday of May A d. 1878, at which time ana
,,Iace YOU viii appear. -Au
mated al Rock Island, H.. this Sfst day Of March
A D. 1878. LEVI F. LARSON
OLIVER OLSEN, clerk Of said Court
solicitor lor compartments 3-23d4w
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Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, GO
To the May term A. d. 1878, of the Circuit Court
In Chancery.
Sarah johnson vs.. Darford johnson, William Fin
lev and Marshal j. Davis
To the above named defendants, Danford John.
SON and William Finley
Affidavit OF your non residence having been FLED
in the office OF the clerk of said court, potice Is
hereby given to you and each of you that the above
named complainant has this day fled in said court
her bill OF complaint against you on the chancery
side of said court; that a summons in chancery has
been issued against you and each of you, returnabe
pun and holden at the Court House. in the citv ~
Rock Island in said county. on the first Monday Of
NAV, A D. 1878, at which time and place Won viii
appear, and plead answer or demur to said bin of
Complaint if you see fit. 0--- Va
Rock leland Ills. March 18th, 1878.
LEVI f. HARSON,
Clerk of said Court.
Conlpl'ts Solicitors o sEaA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
To Those who Want EMPLOYMENT

You can do no better, if you want to make money
and easily than to send S. for the recipe
for making the Hercules Cement the best prepar-
alton ever discovered for cementing wood, glass,
rubber, or leather. The substance of the article
joined VIII yield before the cement will break For
patching gcves boots or joining the ends of leath
should have it. and all wood-workcrs who use glue,
IL not affected by water or temperature, is easily
and cheaply prepared, and will make permanent
demand wherever introduced. Recipe sent with
full instructions, on receipt of price. or we will
send Township Rights for $40. Address plainly,
A. W. BARTON, Bristol, Addison Co. VT. 251In
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11

1HE main curse of nervousness is indiges-
ton. and that is caused by weakness of the
stomach; No one can lave sound nerves
and good health without using Hop Bitters
70 strengthen the stomach. purify the
blood, and to keep the liver and kidneys
active, to carry off all the poisonous and
waste matter of the system See other
column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
Ghe 9ailg Arsns,
CONCLUDED from second nao

;. tConcluded from second page.)
line to Austria and New Zealand ana .
s al aWWSntnIy line between San francisco
sho L new York BY way of theIsthmus. #
.ne Olil passes, service on the last mentioned
route route Will be increased to weekly, and the
follows: A VIII NC as
0H ~ francisco Fdo to Hong Kong and return.
aa,oO0 miles at 81 mile, twelve vow,
San Francisco to sdne1 :ad 100000
ana return, u 500 miles, at 81 per mile.
San Francisco to P sasnp per annnm 35l, 900
ooV miles. at 81 per miles, fifty two vow
New York to Aspinwall and return. 2 so 4'4i4,4oO
miles, at - Per mile, ffty-two VOYAGES
'''''.''''-''''.'.-'... ST., 6O6
hasI
Total under ya Pei e anan 2927 600
~auSA tSA years contract. orn n00
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
PALM SOAP,
PURE PALM SOAP
A PdILADELPHIA sPRCIALTY.

PHILADELPHIA SPECIALITY,
nsa oshed forty years, and for sale by more than
eonai 4io ~ storekeepers. This Soap has no
IN quality cheapness for Bath and Toilet
pxff penng made Of L1BERIAN OIL from the
tb I'm TREE. Packed in boxes containing two,
ne NJ, nVe or eight dozen. A liberal discount to
W " nnolesale Dealers Manufactured by GRAVES b
oN' 1913 Christian street, Philadelphia 1t is
USED oy the Oldest resident families physicians,
nnu many public institutions-.he Amer can Hotel
Baths, public Ledger Post Office. water be
partmert, and the Turkish Baths
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11

we now recapitulate the subsidies which
the treasury would have to pay under the
ten years contracts with the three coona
q MES Tor whose benefit the bill is drawn.
Tom SCOTS Liverpool line
The Pacific MALI me ........... 400, 900
0ofeial INES. ......... 20 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
MEDICAL
CURE YOURSELF

5,Ghannans Vegetable CuratIvsp Is warranted n,
WnSy cure all forms of spermattorrh.a nr ~ -
Loas Poe Sesen Debility Imposnsy, etc. and Psfos
those vvbo h sd brings back the aTouthui y,res ~
c nfC nave DESTROYED BY or e prsc
over used by DR. Bohanan in his private pTs %nSa
o yeers was never known to fail IN ,. oI
With WI wUSd CASES Il gives vitality and mparts sI even
weakness hsvnnd 70 those middle men who ef
are ft Oyonu Their years. Its nviVorating ,roasi
o'arcs ~ once Young suffering from ,bs 1870
~ 49, " tnat dreadnlIy destructive babit ~ Sie Sh
PRR Ma s medicine with the assurance of o .n
ticifv ~ esrs The patient gains strength and elss
ed as song once as Z Gets directly on the parts ae
and tope anna Se.ces and rrtaed ducts psrtnS po re
aS M tho them to their natural state s.r
herhs etc sn snpe productions nature1barks rootS
All snu are specific for the above disease 's'
thai sc,,a must before Contemplating marriaoe .e
sites NJ nino and body the most Decessary re;
these The iore sonnubal happiness Indeed wihont
the bones Swallowed with despair and fed NSb
comes hghte1 with onr own "iPesS OF another be-
anv rive Dollars, sent with full directions "a. A.
M NJ N, ror sale only at Dr. c. A. Bohsnnsnis ts ~
1rss fl1th street, between washnpton MI
IStrett 81 Louis, Mo. Established n, 49, anu
caas II, d Treatise Special Disenaes ~;
uelIieafon OF tbs nature, causes gives
ERIE OF olfHILis SEMINAL WRiESFSs E o.
70 address ofo senS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-11
DANIELS
Improved Foot Protector

Reasons why all should use the Foot Protector
Prevents Chills and Fever; prevents DiptheTia,
prevents rheumatism; prevents Sweating of the
reef; prevents Cramps in the Feet: prevents Corns
DunIohs' Chl olalns, Damp Feet, Cold Feet pre-
vents taking Cold, and the serious Ills which follow
coIos, prevents fatigue, and renders Walking 8
pleasure. saves more Hosiery than ten times thf
Sost vi INC root protector. Saves stains from
stockings, thereby saving labor in washing
Tney are economical, luxurious and comfortable
ror Lanes and Children they particularly rec.
commended, for they Will often save sickness IesnlT
ing from Damp Feet.
Manufactured only by A. M DANIELS. Sole Pro-
prietor HARTFORD Conn.
Sample pairs sent by mail, postage Maid. to any
part OF the United States on receipt of rs cents ~
pairs for 81. When ordering please give size
Gent or Ladies' size
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
Two Sorts 81 dhaplafnss.a =

Edward Eggleston- In November soribnsr's.]
Once, after a5battle, g. certain church
was turned into a hospital, and wounded
and dying lay all DIP and down the floor.
It was blue time, when men were dy-
ing not of wounds alone, but OF the, des,
pair which was like an epidemic in the
very atmosphere. A severe chaplain
added to the terror by passing about ex.
horting the poor groaning fellows TO
prepare for deathlu Chaplain Little, see.
ing how fatal this dependency must
prove, walked up into the pulpit, planted
his little melodeon Oh his knees, aud
struck up ridiculous song known as
.The Ohio Girl" Sunlight came in
with the rich melody Of the chaplain's
voice aud the humors of his song. The
surgeons took heart, and life seemed to
come back to battered aid homssich
men. But the austere chaplain, Id the
middle of the church called oiit:.o ssad
"Chaplain Little, you ought to be
ashamed of yourself to sing such stuff
to men who ought to be preparing fol
DEATH" sii Iia sl.f 7sl4a "A s;sssa. lfn
Whereupon the colonel, who had just
had a leg amputated, raised his head
and addressing the last speaker, said :
"ChapIain Blank. / wish had two
legs 90 that could kick you out Of
doors" zssa. /. ee ,aofi,) t.,,r,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12

So her servants found her; but she
was the only living being in The great
house. Col Humphries and his two
black servants. had vanished, no one
knew whittier. ap. Z gl0aie ~,
The empty bottle Of chloroform on
the foor-the fact that he had left little
behind him, and that he had slways kept
bis money in form that left him free to
leave the country at any time, oil proved
that detec,ionlhad been prepared for.-
And he was never traced-or had the
means to brihe those who were set upon
his track. So 81, is..oft+. s..-
Ida Halifont lived through It all. She
lives 70 day in the quiet house beside the
river, but no one has eysr seen her smile
since that hour. No one will ever see
her smile again; and from her deepest
elumbers che often stasts nitegfess fsD.
cying that she aees uplitted menacingly
above that cruel, terrible arm. marked
with the hlood-red stain. There is no
hope Of happiness for her, for che never
can forget that this arm has also emhrac'
ed her. +, t...,s,,.o ...T43 go
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
Power OF q Little Child.

A pretty little story is told Of Bel.
lows Fall, lawyer, who is very fond Of
children He recently saw little girl
crying over the loss OF apet kitten and
tried to console her by promising to iDd
it. His search was in vain. But few
days ago, while deep in knotty areu-
ment 10 case on trial, somebody who
had beard of the lawyers promise
brought in the kitten. The orator stop
ped short, and the Justice reprimanded
him. But the lawyer replied: II can't
help 1t, Your Honor. This is Mary's
lost kitten, and must take it 20. her"
And take 1t be did, and the Court pa
tienuy waited for his return. isss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12

= ~ BY the way. did YOU know that
for the past eight months your wife has
'been using the diary you STATED In Jan.
|usry for 40 account book with the gro
Ger and butcher9 We saw it the other
day, and right under the last paragraph
you wrote in it, where you said, Il feel
d lifting OF my being into a higher life,
I feel my feet stepping upon ashigher
|plane, the soul ofspoesy is calling sme
into sphere of gtander action, and, /
throw off the trammels and the coarse
ness Of every day material life and its
animal existence, as I rise to obey the
call Of genius'- -right underthat it saws,
|ssTwo pounds of mutton suet, nall
calfs liver, a piece Of bone to boil, ana
q pound of link sausage, As cents @
Ha,skeve. ~
~ ~ kEGN 5gVba 3E3 s195Sst sEsa
tEcitkasiYa sxga EttsN
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
Death Of . Centenarian. i.

A correspondent informs Us that Jo.
seph Nixon, the oldest man in Mineral
County, and perhaps ID the State,died at
Elk Garden siew days since, at the re-
markable age Of 100 years. He lived,
according to or informant, opposite
WheeIing, We suppose on the Island,
"before there we're any buildings there
except the block house at the mouth oi
the creek" He could do a good days
work up to within six months of the
the time Of his death, and was respected
as one OF the best citizens of that coun.
ty.-Whceking Register, 5th inst. sns
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
sweetter, Cleaner, Purer.

u Refined and Undergraduates use DR..
Prices Unique Perfumes, Alista Bouquet
or Pet Rose Such ladies have taste for
the beautiful, prove affectionate compan-
ions, and will keep well-odored house
holds. To the lower orders all smells,
are alike; it is the sweeter, cleaner, pu.
rer that enjoy DR.. Prices rich odors.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
,NoFARY.S'P = b BLIc.'

H,HN undersignsd, having been appointed
u Notary Public, would inform his
f,iends, and the public generally, that he is
prepared 70 Ill Pensioners Blanks. admin
is.sr Osths, take Depositions, acknowledge
Deeds Mortgages. and other instruments Of
writing. JOHN JBFFRRS.
sprls, '7sY. Beallsyille., Monroe CO. Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
2 a4natd lsne'd be rElsssG

i a man Was once walking along ont
,toadIatd . woman along another, The
roads finally united; and man aud wo. (.
man, reaching the junction g tie 'ssme
man was carrying large iron kettle on
bis back in one hsnd he held by the
legs 3. live chicken, id the other Z cane,
and be was leading COST. Just xs they
we're cot1ing to q deep, dark favine tho q
woman saidstO the tnAh :.a ii nsa..
slam afraidDto 90, through that raj,
vine with you; it is lonely place, and !
yoti mighteovefpuwer me and kiss me-
by force" Gee orc # sa,-q
ssIf you tete afraid Of that;" said the
man. syou shonldti't have wslked with
msat all, How can ! possibly overpow;
et you by force when have this great
iron kettle on my back, cane in onS [
hand aud 9 live chicken iaths other, ands
am leading this gostiis Lmight A. well,
be tied hand and footsp
~ fes, % replied the womanJ ''bnt II yod
should stick yout'cane into the ground
and tie the goat 70 it, and ttirh the kettle,
bottom side up AMI put the chicken into
1t, theti you might wickgdly kiss me id
spite Of NY resistance."qs5 hHs sneisses
a.Saccsss to thys ingenuity OH wo.,
MANI said the rejoicihg man 70 himself;
" should, never have thought Of such
expedient," ' esn %
When they came to the ravins he stuck
bis catis In the ground and tied the goat
to il, fave the chicken to the woman,
saying "Hold 1t while I cut some grass
for the goat, and then, .lonering the
kettle from hisf shoulders, 1:nprispned
theschicken tihder it; and wickedly kissed
the woman, as she Was afraid be would:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12

= Tie boy who, when his father was af.'
ter him with d cowhide, hid himself be-
hind . haystack, where he disturbed a
nest OF hornets, on rejecting over the
matter while his eyes are recovering,
thinks It is q case OF mistaken ideptity.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-12
How Thomas BStray red Himself
's@p tHarpers Bssas) s9els eIis'


When Thomas drove tip to deliver ths
usual quart OF mixture, the gentleman
Of the house kindly inquired:a iiw 5rom
iia'sfhomas how many quaftsof milk do
you deliver p sa,aIy -,
"Ninety-on sir.'' :
GasAhd how tliant coMsghaSs yuni9
"Nins, sir,p isasxs .sl;s,, sas-,..,. -
The gentleman; made sotte temarks
about An early, spring; close Of tie East.
ern Iwaf, and the state OF the foAds, and
) sssy, y Thoms.s, q how much mix psf DAY
doiyodt COWS average :" IS. ,ao ~,
sa"Seyen quarts, sir ~, ,...' 80 ~
81 sAhl um!" Said the gentleman, 70 hs
moved Oh. e s "a -
Thomas looked after him, scratched
bis head; lpd all Ut Uhce grew pale, as be
pulled .ott 3 short pencil and began to
figure ohthe xagon-cover a4S ~
z aNine COWS is nine, and Iisetsd0tfi
seven quarts under the COWS and multi.
ply. That's sixty three quarts of milk
/ told him. sold ninety.one quarts pei
day. Sixty three from ninety.one leaves
twenty.eight, and none To carry. N0n,
where do I get the rest Of the milkp III
be hanged II I haven't given fhyssltaway
TO one Of my best customers By iesyiug.a
durnedlbig cavity 10 these 6ggsrs 70 be
nheo WIN 'Wssef nrre hslniee;,, s.s..
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A swim ON Horseback.

A novel swim took place on the
Thames, the performer being young
officer in the Hungarian army, Lieuten.
ant Won Zubovits. This gentleman has
invented a saddle by, means OF which
vide and rapid rivers can be easily cross.
ed on horseback, the rider remaining
dry above the waist. III oi an..issE a.
Considerable interest seemed to be ta-
Ikenlin the trial trip, o. saloon steamer,
which had been chartered to accompany
the swim, being crowded with visitors.
Lieutenant Won Zuvobits rode O gray
horse, the property of Mr.. Henderson,
the ship-owner, this horse having had
previously only three trials in the water |;
but the Lieutenant states that, when he
commanded a Circassian regiment in the
late war, he had no difficulty 10 easily
persuading horses to take to the water,
and one occasion In the Danube be SWAN
one horse for eighteen hours. sa9Fq i
The start was fixed TO take place at
Eve o'clock, by which hour Westminis.
ter Bridge was crowded with spectators.
A cheer soon announced that the Lieu
tenant had commenced bis swim, and in
the distance, of the Horse-ferry, could
he seen what appeared toebe one Of those
dummies used ct seaside regattas in
aquatic tournaments, but as it approach
cd the strange sight came in view, OF q
man comfortably seated 10 saddle
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