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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
IF Pestered bv an Eruption use

If Pestered by an Eruption, use
GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP, the ruling
specific for diseases, irritatlons ana
abrasions of the skin, and most salu-
tary beautifier of the complexion.
This admirable article is an inexpen-
sive substitute for sulphur baths, and
is equally as effective in banlsh1ng
cutaneous maladies, and relieving the
pangs of rheumatism and govt. Red
ness and roughness, tan, freckles, PIN
| pies. and indeed every inperfection OF
| the cuticle is entirely removed by it,
| 1t is avouched, by ladies who have used
| it: to be the most effective means of
clarifying and softening the skin that
they have ever employed; its health
promoting properties are widely recog1
nized by medical men. and evidence
in its behalf, emanating from other
and equally respectable sources, pre-
cludes any reasonable doubt as to the
genuiness of its claims to public con-
| fidence. Clothing and linen from the
sick room are disiEfected by it, and it
| prevents contagion when the danger
of obnoxious diseases has been incurr-
| ed by contact. Sores and ulcers. that
resist the operations of salves and
lotions. are healed by it. and it soon re-
llieves the swelling and pain caused by
bruises and sprains. The opening OF
the pores. resulting from the whole
some stimulation of the superficial
blood vessels that it produces. is the
effect best calculated to ease the circu-
lation when overheated, and carry off
those offensive granulations which dis
figure the cuticle and render existence
a state of martyrdom while they re-
main. Erupticns, ailments that ONT
ments will not cure, are entirely
eradicated by GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP.
Sold by Druggists. Price 20 cents
per cake. Box Is cakes 75c., sent by
mail, prepaid, on receipt of price. z.
N. CRITTENToN. Prop'r z Sixth Avenue,
New \ ork.
H1LL's HAIR AND WHISPER Dye,
Black or Brown. SOC,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
MEDICAL

Byits great and thorough blood-pHrifying proper
ties, DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures
nil HumorA. nom the worst scrofula TO common
Blotch, PiInplc, or Eruption. Mercurtal disease,
Mineral PolBOns, and their effects, are eradcated
aud vigorous health and sound constitution estab-
lishcd. EryaipeIns, Salt-rheun, Fever sores scaly
or Rough Hkln in short, all diseases caused by bad
blood are conquered by this powerful purifying and
Especially has It manifested its potency in curing
letter, Roao Rash, BoilA, CaFbunelcp, koro EyeaS
Scrofulous Sores and Bweliinga, White ewellingu,
Goltro or Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glands.
IL you feel dull drowsy, debilitated, have sallow
color Of skin, or yelowish-brown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziness bad taste in
mouth, Internal heat or chills AlternHted with hot
ushes, low spirits, and gloomy forebodings irregular
appetite, and tongue coated are suffering from
Torpid Liver. or 'sBDicuancss." In many cases OF
Liver Complaint only part OF these symptoms arc
experienced As remedy for all such cases, DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has no equal, as
Il effects perfect and radical cures.
In the cure OF BronchitiA, Severe Coughs, and the
carly stages OF Consumption, Il has astonshed the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pronounce
4 the greatest medical discovery OF the age While
II the sevcrest Coughs Il strengthens the system
and purincs the blood. Sold by druggists.
r. v. PIERCE, NJ. D., Prop'r, W orld's Dispensary
and Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. 4.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
DIR, HUNTER.

The special treatment of Disease of the
Organs of Respiration embracing the
Head, Throa:, and Lungs, has been prac-
ticed by DR.. ROBERT HUNTER for nearly
thirty years. His system consists of the
Inhalation of remedies directly into the
Lungs aud Air-passes, combined with
such tonic and Alternative treatment as the
complications of the case may require. and
is unquestionably the most thorough course
of Local and Constitutional medication ever
applied to the cure of these diseases. It's
success is attested by thousands. His Office
Is at lob State street-cor. of Washington
chicago, where be can be seen or ad-
dressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
How to be Reantifn1-

Many hundred thousand dollars are an.
nually expended by ladies, for artificial
appliances to hide blotches, or liver spots
which are due to female weakness. dys.
pepsia, torpid liver, and constipation. II
small per cent. of this sum were invest.
ed in DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
ladies would soon really be what they now
seem to be. 1t readily corrects those weak.
nesses and diseases upon which debility
aud emaciation depend. It cures dyspep.
STA by toning up the system, and when
used in connection with DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets. speedily over
comes all irregularities of the liver and
bowels. No bloom of youth" no "beauti-
fer of the complexion" can impart such
permanent beauty of face and form as
DR.. Pierce's health giving Favorite Pres
cription.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
nno1eu.s YansH Powder

We believe to be healthful and nutri-
tious baking powder, combining both ex
cellence and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems,
buOkwheat cakes, etc, that our folks have
ever used; and we advise all our lady
friends to give it trial. 1t has received
the public endorsement of the most emf
nent physicians, chemists and psychologists
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depres-
siou OF spirits and general debility, in their
various forms; also as preventive against
fever aud ague and other intermittent
feVers. the 'FERRo PHospHoRATED ELK
IR OF CALISAYA," made by Caswell. Haz
ard & Co, New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic; and as tonic
for patients recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal. NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
$7.75 I. 3. 8 w. Railway. Excursion t.
Cincinnati,

Leaves Rock Island via R. I. & P. R'y.
Thursday, June 10Th at 2:25 p NJ Arrive
in Cincinnati early Friday morning. Three
days in Cincinnati Returning, leave Gin
cinnati on any regular train on or before
Sunday evening 22nd inst. Round trir
tickets $7.75. Apply to ticket agent r. I
4 P.R'y. Rock Island. 1906
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Lithontriptic is the name gwen a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities fer the
quack nostrum but a reliable remedy,
the country, Wherever known 'Lithon-
triptic' ism general demand being consider
ed the best remedy Gifts class in the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Our VEGETABLE CUREFoR CATARRH-
For Consumption in its incipient stages, is
taken 10 form ola indicated the vapor di
rect to the air cells of the lungs, the onh
way to receive any benefit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

We have long wanted safe and reliable
remedy for the cure Of Chills and Fever
Quinine will cure it, butt disturhs the
head and the fever returns. Now we see
that Messrs. Wheelock, Finlay & Co. pub
fish the composition of their DIR. F. Will
hoft's Anti-Periodic or Fever and Ague
Tonic, which is guaranteed o specific for
the cure of Chills and Fever, Dumb Chills
and other diseases produced by malaria.
Try it. 1t can be found in every Drug
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

The LeClairo Belle, and 6. Fl. Wilson.
passed down yesterday with RATS iu tow.
The Rob Roy went down yesterday.
The Last Chance, with a lumber raft in
tow went down this morning. and the IT,
lulu up.
The river is still falling.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
al An, all Plauaa nn.s

is common complaint in hot weather. II
you feel so. get package of Kidney.
Wort and take it and you will at once fee
its tonic power. Il keeps up the healthy
action of the Kidneys, Bowels and Liver,
and thus restores the natural life and
strength to the weary body.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. DIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

illustrated Marriage Guide, 2eO pages, Gle n
and gilt binding, 50 cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, TO cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
ST St. Charles Street. St. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Butter making is getting to be real
science. When the pastures fail by rea-
SOD of drought to yield the proper feed.
dairYmen must see that their cows have
something more and in churning if the
butter is too light colored, use a little Of
Wells, Richardson & Co.'S. Perfected But
ter Color to keep up the bright gold OF
June.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Rucklen,s Arnica salua

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, let
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corus
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. Thi
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Prise % Cents per box. For sale by G
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretlons OF youth nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &c, viii send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JosEdn
T. INNAE, Station D, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Summer Suits

j. I. Dixon, the popular cutter and
filter, has large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant styles 10 which he
invites the attention of the public. Price
low and satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, 8
remedy Endorsed by tie family. The ner
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it, Druggists sci
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Some evil-disposed persons broke into
the Good Templar lodge of CedaryilIe the
other night, and cut to pieces the regalia
belonging TO the lodge. with but one ex
ception. Nothing more tangible than sus-
picion rests upon any one. but should athe
guilty parties be discovered, it will un-
doubtedly go hard with them Freeport
Bulletin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
CunduranCo.

10 use of having the chiIs, no use of
headache, or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie Of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
IMPORTANT,

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage ExpreSsage and Carriage
Hire and stop at Grand Union Hotel,
nearly opposite Grand Central depot. $50
elegant rooms reduced to ST and upwards
per day. European Plan. Elevator.
Restaurant supplies with the best. Horse
Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to all
depots. Families can live better for less
money at Grand Union that at any other
first class hotel in the CITY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

OUR LADIES FRIEND Composed of the
most approved remedies for Female Com
plants, is warranted to neUer fail when
taken according to directions. Only FIFTY
CENTS per bottle. Ask for it and see that
you get OUR Ladies Friend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Old Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medlord Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston They keep only strictly
pure article For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

What is the matter with the darling
creature?" The baby was crying piteously,
but the nurse had bottle of DIR. Bulls
Baby Syrup at hand, and the little fellow
was soon comfortable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Pozzoni's Medicated Complexion Pow


For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations immediate
~. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale By druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
The Eaatner--To-paY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in,
Dictated hv thermometer:
IA. N. go above zero 12P.M ne above zero
% n. 64o 8P.k.74o - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Personal.

P. O'Mara, Esq, left this evening fol
Iowa City, to be present at the commence
ment exercises at the Iowa Law College
George Hitler, Coal Valley, and one Of
the famous Rosenfeld murder trial jur.
ors, was in town to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

''This paper may be found on file at all times at
c., r. l. & p. r. n. Ticket Office, No So Clark St,
Chicago, where our friends are at liberty TO call
and examine it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Read the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAfTee, the celebrated specialist in thu:
paper who offers to pay 500 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Ladies all know what nuisance it is to
have their yeast fail to come up Ma
tiOndL Yeast never fails Try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

The Saturday Magazine, June number
is at hand. Among the contributions is q
very interesting paper Personal Receol
lections of M. Theirs" 1t is eoncisely
written and readable. The number is
among the best of the year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Remember

that NINETY-FIVE conts will buy :
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at M
V. Mills, dry goods, emporium, If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

The philadelphia Lawn Mowers. are
now acknowledged to be the best in use
Thousands are in daily use in the east and
west and from all sections there is but one
opinion-the Philadelphia mowers lead al
competitors. These mowers are simple in
construction, easy to operate and very dur.
able. Handsomely ornamented, they are
both useful and ornamental and will dc
effectually and we'll the work for which
they are intended. For sale by all hard.
ware 0ealars.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read DR.. Lanoix's card, Confidential.

~ If you are afflicted go consult
DR.. BoNAPARTE REYNOLDS,
OF Cincinnati, Ohio
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

For fine photograph call upon Chas.
Foster in Star Block, opposite Harper
House. 30.lm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

II. q. Wivill will from to-day sell all
parasols at cost. l6d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

Magazines and periodicals neatly bound
at Martinelli's bindery. postofice block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
4 Gard TO the Public.

Old books made new at Martinelli g
biudery, room %, postofice block. ll-dlw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

REEDS GILT EDGE Tonic will cure the
worst cases OF fever and ague. C.Tegeler
x Co., wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

An excellent remedy. DR.. Bulls Balti-
more Pills are superior as a cathartic to
any other in all cases in which a purgative
is employed Price rs cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

The ST. JAMES is the only first class
hotel in Boston. taking transient guests al
S.. 90 per day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
= Matter of Interest to travellers.

4 Matter of Interest TO Travellers.
Tourists, emigrants and mariners find
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is med
icinal safeguard against unhealthful in-
fuences, upon which they can implicitly re-
~, since it prevents the effect that an IN
healthy climate. vitiated atmosphere. uE-
accustomed or un wholesome diet, bad wa
ter, or other conditions unfayorable to
health, would otherwise produce. On
long voyages, or journeys by land in lati-
tudes adjacent to the equator, it is especi
ally useful as preventive of the febrile
complaints and disorders of the stomach
liver and bowels, which are apt to attack
natives of Temperate zones sojourning or
travelling in such regions, and is an ex-
cellent protection against the influence of
extreme cold, sudden changes of temper
allure, exposure TO damp or extreme fat
igue. 1t not only prevents intermittent
and remittent fever, and other diseases of
malarial type, but eradicates them, fact
which has been notorious for years past in
North and South America, Mexico, the
West Indies, Australia and other coun.
| tries
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
READ ~WITS
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
DR.. SkGE'S CATARRH REMEDY
School Election!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT ON
~ Tuesday, the oath day OF June, 1879, at the
and, an election will be held for one member of
the Board of Education, which election will be
opened at clock in the morning and continue
open until O'Clock in the afternoon of that day.
Dated at Rock Island city, this 10th day OF June,
JOHN L. REED,
1Odtd C;,- S1os,,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16

New lot of lawns at wivilrs old stand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-06-16
Facts for the Public!

The Stomach and
LiUeY are the sourc-
es of Vigoy and
hraifh-if kept IN a
healthy condition.
There is no kRozvn
remedy that pvili so
promptly and eff
cisNfly insure a
healthy STOMACH
and LIVER, and so
thoroughly fortify
\ the system agGi,iSI
the sudden changes
ofour climate, as the
wonderful, vltaiiz.
ing, health giving
n Holman Liner ana
$ Stomach Pad. Ii is
Ialso n sure pySUen.
tire of disease. Do
not fail TO try IL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-13
THE ZULU CAMPAIGN.
Has It Assumed the Dimensions Of the tDri.
mean WARP Coils. Wood and Pear
son and Prince Napoleon
as Sick-Mac Zulu,

A. Tr;.h ;o,,rnal +h,,. 1,asor;ho. ~. Y,,,as,,,
an llien 1ou.na! onub uese.'oes elo pIesou
position OIL affairs III south Africa:
The English papers are full OF letters anc
In Zululand up to the twenty-ninth of April
From the letters OF the correspondents We
gather the following picture OF the situation
on the Zulu frontier when the mails left Cape
Town fortnight ago. We are told by one
correspondent that ethe Zulu war ID rapidly
assuming the dimensions Of the Cri.
mean war, and is, indeed, in some
particulars, outgrOwing them. A
mere statement 81 fact shows. that
this is no rhetorical flourish. The English
army which 70 drawn up On the Zulu frontier
whom about one-haf are regular troops. the
remainder Delng made UP OF colonial volun-
teers, armed natives under white officers, etc.
The costilness OF this army is stupendous.
Inc uerTluie morse ulsease curse In South
Africa mas appeared, ana ls sweeping away
tne horses OF Cne cavalry. by the loss OF the
CIyde an enormous vs. quantity Of valuable
STORES, lncluuing o,vUV,OVU rounds OF ammlni-
tlon, WenC 70 me poltom. Inc colonists r..
gaTu tne WI dS splenQld opportunity Of
iIg nu1ey ou6 " Lhe government light
lng ~ ae a Ihnm Each colonial volunteer
na The enars # attiss ana ese n
TERMS ana Gondllons 81 inc most exaeting
cnaracter. f .sl M prices are charged for
evea yenne' A.u NaIal y naturally aeHehted
~ WhL ouI ~ WHEY ~ Hoou thing
" Uehis naua. ,NuaH,M,ILnsIdnulH8 Inc VAST
OFFICES palu, LIo E1giis ~ aIe pafalyzed ~
WAnI ID sIa.lspOIg ~ DoI CIeaIoek cannot move
MicaU ,sn oov oA s more, anu ne com
aI LsI4le aasshsit., .a W sney ZEE nog ne
IN me,, ora IA ues aoie 10 Ininll
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-13
TEE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY JUNE 49, 1879.
amendment fixing the salary Of the syperin-
tendent OF Public Education at two Thousand

amendment fixing the salary Of the Superin.
tandant 81 pnhic EdncatI o,, 81 too tbo,,sa "a
- :. = 1eA1e at !" " o11ou'ssl1u
ldollars. .snuau1ux
VI. stamps moved amendment
oil Mr. ogaen upon tne PC yeas and
| sla y nel s. calieu' VIZ result:
NJ, 4 easL -1.l,.s g bas ran. g 10
wards Elan. E.topfnai ya ,sv "a
Cameron. Jenkins, Lanaux, Marshall, More-
lann, Mutt UT, Pinchbaek, Ponder, Reid, Sell,
S,,.barin vo,,na oe Wai, witI M W
Grant--86. -
NNssysn :, essrs. AIlain, Babeock. Benham,
Rugtnn III ffra, ,,.o ~ Al, ihasen'
Davis, Demas, Denis. bickerson. Easterly.
Gardner, Covers, Grimes, Guerlnger, Ha-
y yaats anenay - MaeellGocnes, HeIron hqngh
man. Knobloek. Ieake, TafIardei,r r. Mat
thews, Willard. Moore Of Lafourche Moore OF
IN a. LaIn ,ay, Mfponnelli No9ue5, Ogden, Far
Smith nfst Mari sfar1 sta,,,s a.,a,so,,
Stille, Strovich, Warmoth, Williams OF Terre.
nonne, Young q Concordla, Young OF East
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-13
JOHN CHINAMAN OUT A.FIsHING.
How to Fish without Hook, Lines 0r
Ralt.


"A thousand years ago the Chinese had the
and the working Of nets as they have at the
present On the coasts, however, the gen
orally accepted system Of procuring fish is In
vogue. The lakes and rivers Of China, espe-
cially those In the north, are SO abundantly
stocked that the fish-catchers make their Nv
ing BY actually Selling and drawing the fish
out Of the water with their hands. The man
goes into the stream, half swimming, half
walking, raising his hands above his head
with his hands. Meanwhile his feet are
moving on the muddy bottom BY q rapid
dive he brings up q fish In his hands, Strik-
ing the surface frightens the fish, who
sink below, and thereby are felt by the
feet and secured. Another curious method
is sometimes practiced on several 81
the great rivers. A man sits at the stern
Of long, narrow boat, steers her with a pad
die to the middle OF the river. A narrow
sheet OF white canvas Is stretched along the
side OF the boat, and along the other side q net
three feet in height The man keeps perfect
~ still, while the fish, attracted BY the white
canvas approach, and are caught III the net.
The fishing cormorant Is often trained Id this
country to catch fish, and are diligent work.
ers, obeying promptly the call Of their mas
ter. On the rivers and canals near Ming
Pc, Shanghai and Foo Chow Foo, the EMPLOY
ment OF these birds is by no means an un-
common sight, but they are never to be seen
being 10 the winter, beginning always about
October and ending ID May. The birds have.
Ct course, to be trained, which Is carried Oh
10 the cOrmorant breeding and fishing estab-
nshm ents, one OF which Is at distance Of
thirty or forty miles from Shanghai.