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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The sham battle afioat and ashore, while
undoubtedly of great value in schooling otii-
GERS and men in alertness and precision, can
scarcely be made sufficiently realistic to even
approach the real thing. Those who know
what the torpedo and torpedo boat have done
in war must often have been surprised to
learn how small part they are made to take
in the sham battle, and will find it hard to
understand why, in all the sham engage
ments of recent years, the torpedo attack has
been gravely set down as beaten off. In the
sham battle it seems only to be necessary to
pick up torpedo boat out of the darkness at
long range with an electric light to have it
counted out of the fight; but it is certain
that in war you can't destroy torpedo boat
with a flash from a voltac arc light. 1t
would keep right on in its course for the
ship, and il several were advancing from
different directions there would be far more
call for gunners than light tenders. Indeed,
if only one got close aboard and discharged
its projectile, life preservers would, like
enough be in greater demand even than gun
ners.
Our French contemporary, Revue de Cav
alerie, cites one instance of the fatal effect
sham battle exercise has upon cavalry At
the battle of Worth Franco Plussian cam
paign), small body of the Eighth Cuiras-
siers and Sixth Lancers, while in retreat
from Morsbroun, came suddenly upon the
Thirteenth Uhlans lPrussian), supported at
a short distance by more cavalry. A cap
tain of the Eighth promptly formed upon his
men, the charge sounded, and the French
men dashed forward. But the Prussian cav
airy did not move, as if determined to re-
ceive the shock at a standstill This was so
unexpected that the French horse as it re-
membering the order of sham fight, drew up
their horses at pistol shot range. Neither
side did anything Had a single man rushed
forward with the standard at this point, it
were certain melee would have followed
As it was, both sides emptied revolvers and
carbines, and the Frenchmen, discovering
they We're vastly outnumbered, and that
there was nothing to he gained by fighting.
turned and tied.-Scientitic American
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Saved NV Mothers Life.

Ever since can remcmber my mother has suf
fered from milk leg. Nothing would do heran
good She had the best medical talent. but they
all did her good. She suffered with her leg for
have to sit up half the night, holding up her leg
and moaning She had no peace. She used all the
best known remedies in the country without ef.
feet ! asked her to try your Gu icura Remedies.
Got her bottle of Cuticura Resolyent, and she
took it, and has taken in all about six or seven
bottles. and now she is a well woman today. Her
leg Is ent rely healed, and her health was never
better. She can go out every day, something She
has not done in ten years, 80 you see annot help
stating to you about your wonderful CntiCura
Remedies. You have saved my mothers life. |
cannot find words to express my gratitude. Ihaye
advertised your Cuticura Remedies far and near.
EDWARD LUEDER, 1895 Broadway, n. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

naturally, and they are produced with the
| tip Of the tongue and the teeth.
"Some ventriloquists substitute slur'
words in difficult sentences. Il wish mamma
was here would sound L wish mana was
here - and he illustrated his words as he
spoke.
The ventriloquists of bygone days all wore
big mustaches in order to hide the movement
of the lips, and don't mind admitting that
the first time lopened in the business l was
somewhat nervous and wore "a false mus
tache myself / will show you thoroughly
effective sample of ventriloquism which any
one can test for themselves
"Rcmember,n he said, "this art is Il natu-
raj gift; there is not the slightest trickery
about it. We will suppose you are not
naturally ventriloquist. Very well, then
Hero is n capital little method whereby a
very good effect can be produced. Are you
readyin
He then took from the table an ordinary
tumbler saying: See, there is no decep'
ton" aud placed it on the cloth again.
Standing about couple Of feet from the
table he commenced:
"Hallol how are you getting on down
therei Eli what sayl Can't you hear me
speak little louderE and coming nearer
and nearer to the tumbier, lie continued
speaking until his mouth was close to the
edge Of the glass, when somebody seemed to
answer down in the cellar and in quite diff
fcrent voice-"Oh, I'm pretty well; how are
you"
/ tested the simple plan, and found it re-
markably easily to accomplish. The whole
effect is produced by speaking into tho glass;
the voice is compressed into u small space,
and it is perhaps the most practical illustrh-
ton of what ventrloquism really is
This idea can be easily developed by tho
making of small table-such as conjurors
use--with hole in the center to receive the
glass, a secret sliding lid to hide the opening,
and with fringe of cloth to prevent the
tumbler being seen, the apparatus is COM
plcte london It'd Bits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
METHODS OF VENTRILooUIsTs.


An EN-Showman Explains the Mysteries
of the Art-Trick with IA Glass.
Asked to explain some of the mysteries of
ventriloquism, a professional said
Il have made my living by it for over a
quarter of a century. After twenty years
experience of it l had a severe illness, and
was examined by specialist. His opinion
was that the forced changing of the voice did
not affect the lungs at all, which SO many
people seem to think. He said, just what
told you, that it was peculiar formation of
the muscles of the throat. Now look well at
my face, and tell me if you notice anything
additional to what most folks have. Noi
Look again in the vicinity OF my moth"
Yes, there were two extra muscles distinct
ly visible at each corner of the mouth. They
had become gradually formed simply through
keeping the lips closed while speaking.
Now am coming to something interest
ing. Just try and say the letters M p and
% without moving the lips
In vain tried, but could not succeed.
''Ahl there's the rub. Words with those
letters in them are the most difficult to pro-
nounce, but by incessant practice l have
found out a means of getting them quite
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The distressing sneeze, snceze, sneeze, the
acrid, watery discharges from the eyes and nose
the painful Inflammation ext ending to the throat,
the swelling of the mucous lining causing CHI king
selsations, cough, ringing noises in the head and
splitting headaches-how familiart these symptoms
are to thousands who suffer periodically from
head colds or influenza. who 1--we in ignorance of
the fact that single application Of Sanford )
Radical Cure for Catarrh will afford instantaneous
relief.
But this treatment in cases Of simple crtarra
gives but faint idea Of what this remedy will do
in the chrouic forms, where the breathing is OBJ
structed by choking, putrid mucous aCeumula-
tons, the hearii affected, smell and taste gone,
throat liberated and hacking cough gradually
fastening itself upon the debtlltatyd system. Then
II Is that the marvellous curative power Of San
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SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE consists of one bottle
OF the RADICAL CURE, one box CATARRHAL SOL
VENT and one IMPROVED INHALER, neatly wrapped
In one package, with full directions; price SI.0O
POTTER DRUs AND CHEMICAL Co. Boston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
New Advertisements.

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yer Using Bureau, 10 Spruce street, New York and
full particulars will be sent by return mail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
American nrissionary Work.

The American board is responsible for tho
Characterization of one-tenth Of the heather
of the world 1t has - missions, 4Gl Amer
lean and 9, O39 native laborers preaching ut
900 stations in 20 different languages. They
support b. churches, with sS,Ol2 members.
In 05 high schools, universities and colleges
they have 5,94l picked pupils Of both sexes,
and Il ,ljl pupils in tho common schools, Its
mission presses send out annually 1860, 600
pages of Christian lterature.-Now Yorb
Commercial Advertiser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

agents. Fire, tornado, cargo, life and
lowest rates given by any reliable com
pany, Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1913
Second avenue. next door east of Nc
Inlire Il Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

TO the taste, more acceptable to the
stomach, and more truly beneficial in its
action, the famous California liquid fruit
remedy. Syrup of Figs, is rapidly super
seding all Others. Try it. One bottle
will prove its merit. ITartz & Bahnscn,
Agents,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grigg's Glycerine Salvc, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 81 cent?. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The average salary of the ministers OF
the Southern Presbyterian church last
year was only $3.50, and the average con
tributions per member for ministerial
support only "a In West Virginia
the average salary was SAB
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

without cOurage-cOurage of the
heart-no one can he truly great, says a
philosopher. If this be true, so long as
there are mice in the world it shuts out
women
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

A white squirrel was caught by Andy
Fleming, of Hartwell, Ga. recently, He
accidentally set his ak on it and broke its
back. White squirrels are rarely seen.
They are entirely white with pink eyes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

TO the lady OF the house, and its hoGS should
be of oal,, polished till it shines. Tho hall is
Of quite as much consequence as the drawing
oms-Cor Albany Express,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Did the wedding go off smoothly
about as smoothly as such affairs al
ways go off. The only hitch that oc-
CURED was when the pair stood up to be
uniied -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass, organized 1879. Assets
nearly 81 100000. e. W, Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Hard Coal Market.
All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal 80 90 per ton, delivered to any part
OF this city, usual discount for cash; can
mel coal for CRATES So.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
BosFORB's ACID PH0sPHATs


IMPROVES NUTRITION
DIR. A. Trau, Philadelphia, says: al
promotes digestion and improves genera
nutrition of the nervous system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Pains and Weaknesses

ARA Instantly relieved by the Cuticura Anti
N..a1f3sA Pain Plaster, a new, most agreeable
instantaneous and infallihle pain-kill
Et4~sh ing plaster, especially adapted to relieve
Nf&z2ktiE female paIns and weaknesses. Warran
ted vastly superior 10 all other plasters
and The most perfect antidote to pain, inhammA,
on and weakness yet compounded, At all drug
gists CSC; five for $40; or postage free Of Potter
Drug and Chem ical Co., Boston, Mass
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Cuticura, the great skin e, and Cuticura Soa
prepared from it, externally. and Cuticura Resol
vent the new blood purifier, internally. are a posi-
tive cure for every form of skin and blood dlseas
from pimples to scrofula.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

1t costs on an average more than twice az
much to get patent in England as it does in
our country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Sam Thomas. Jonesboro, Ga, fired the
contents of double barreled shotgun
into dense flock OF blsckbirds and killed
fifty of them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
A Great Victory
A Terrible Case of Scrofula
Cured by
Hoods SarsapariIla

ain the winter of 1879 was attacked with
Serofula in one of the most aggrayatins forms.
At one time had no less than thirteen large
assesses over and aroundmy neck and throat,
continually eXuding an offensive mass Of
bloody matter disgusting To behold, and
almost intolerable to endure. 1t is impossible
to fully describe my suferings, as the case
was complicated with Chronic CatarTh. After
three years OF misery, having been treated by
three physicians, l was worse than ever
Finally, on the recommendation of w. j,
Huntley, druggist, of Lockport, was induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparlla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months. the scTofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly sears. which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less i do not know what il may
have done for Others but do know that in
my ease, Hoods SaTsaparilla has proved an
effective specific indeed. As an evidence Of
my gratitude 1 send these facts unsolicited,
and am ready to verify the authenticity Of
this cure, by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it," CHARLES \. Ron
ERTs, East Wilson, n. Y.
This statement Is confirmed ly w. J, Hunt
ley, druggist, of Lockport, n. y, who calls the
cure u great Victory for Hoods Slrsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements ofmany cures
Hoods SarSaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for So. Made
only by @. /. HOOD & co, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Sneezing Catarrh .

pIAPLES, Blackheads, chapped and oily skin
IN prevented by CuTICUKA INDICATED SOAR
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Queen Victoria has been photographed
smiling. The photographer brought the
pleased expression on her face by prom
Using her the pictures al half price.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Solicitor in Chancery an
IL Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and colleC
lions. Office, Bufold's Block, I'd avenue, owe
Bakers JowelrY store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

E. d. SWEENEY. C. L. WALKER.
SWEENEY & WALKER,
A TToRNEYs AND CoUNsELLoRS AT LAW
AOlce in Bengston's block, Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
MM. McENIRY.
NJ. NJ. CORBE

A TToRNEY AT LAW-Loans money on gov5
hsecurity, make' collections: Reference, Mitch
ell q Iynde, bankers. Onlce in Postoilice block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
WILLIAM Ill. WADE,

A TTORNEY AT LAW-Sol'citor in Chancery
II and Notary p bic; Collections promptly at
tended to c flicc In Dimick's new block. TWEEN
tieth ST., Rock Island III. feb l3dw6n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
BUSINESS CARDS.
PLEASANTS 4 HuRST.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLoRS AT Law
IL Once in Masonic Temple block, over Roc K 10
and National Ban h, RockG sland, III.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
rERm OF q ooHID.

IT. Scott Monitor.
The recent discussions in Congress
over the tariff bills have developed
some rather queer conditions Of demo-
cratic sentiment, and an immense
amount of sectional sentiment among
the profsssed champions Of the people
On the democratic side. They are all
anxious to show their patriotism and
liberality when they can do It ct some.
body else's expense. Last week In tho
House, representative Nelson of Min
nesota, . democrat Of the milk-aud-
water free trade stripe, made . speech.
in which he said: II will put free
sugar, free coal, free salt and free lum-
Der against free whiskey and free to-
bacco, under ali circumstances, and 30
will the great mass Of the American
people," Mr.. Funston who was watch
ing the argument closely, interrupted
him with the question: "Now. will
the man from Minnesota Mr.. Nelson]
answer the question I asked him
awhile ago-that IL why he did mot
include wheat in his free list?"
To avoid this question Nelson made
an evasive reply, but Mr.. Funston
pressed his inquiry and remarked I:
"Why do you not answer my ques-
ton? You cannot do it. The reason
is that wheat is produced in Minneso-
ia, and if it were put on the free list it
would be your OK that would be
gored."
This is the situation exactly. The
democratic free traders ara posing be-
fore the countryas disinterested patri-
OTIS, and hoping to gain fair amount
of political capital, yet In the applica-
ton of their principles they are pro-
tectioDists when it comes to matters
affecting their own localities. On this
they are right. but if they hope that
the country will fail to see their incon-
sistency they are widely wrong. Mr..
Funston's question was q deadener and
was timely put.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
FINAL TAX NOTICE.

the following landa and town
w lots situated in Allen county. Kansas,
have been sold for taxes for the year 1SSt then
hue and unpaid, to-wit: On the first day of
September iss5; and the following day, the
second day Of September, 1885. and whereas
said lands and town lots have not been redeem
ed from said sale as required by law; now,
therefore notice il hereby given that unless
said lands and town lots are redeemed on or
before the first day OF September. lsSS, and the
following day. the second day Of September.
1873, the same will he subject to conveyance by
tax deed TO the purchaser or his assigns on the
days hereinafter mentioned. The cost OF re-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
FINAL TAX NOTICE.

Vx1HEREAs, the following lands and town
w lots, situated in Allen County Kansas,
have been sold for taxes for the year lisa then
due and unpaid. t0-wit: on the twenty sixth
day Of October lSS5 and whereas said lands and
town lots have not been redeemed from said
sale a. required by law; now, therefore notice
is hereby given that unless said lands and town
lots are redeemed on or before the twenty-sixth
day OF October, 1888 the sal.e will be subject n
conveyance by tax deed to the purchaser or his
The cost Of redemption 10 figured for three
years from day Of sale. Date Of sale October
36th 1855. subject to deed Oct. q, lSS5.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
STATE OF KANsAs). ,
AIIry Couyry .. 3

In the matter Of the estate of Jacob Carver,
late Of Allen county Kansas.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 9Th day Of
April A. D. 1875 the undersigned was. BY the
Probate Court OF Allen county, Kansas. duly
appointed and qualified as administrator Of the
estate Of jacob Carver, late Of Allen county,
deceased. All parties interested In said estate
will take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. II. A. EWING,
(Aprlj t3) Administrator.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13

The last issue of the National Tri
bune has q cartoon that condenses q
volume of tariff argument into a very
small space. The picture represents
an English mechanic, shabbily dressed,
with his tools in bag over his shoul-
der, talking with an American me.
chanic, nobility dressed, carrying his
tools in tray. The conversation runs
as follows:
English Mechanic. Hi. man, if your
Government ID only knock off the
bloody tariff you know, y'd be gettin
y'r clothes for almost arr what you pay
now, don't ye know"
American Mechanic. "Can you get
good clothes 30 much cheaper in your
country?"
E.. N. 20, yes"
"A. NJ "Well, why don't you get
some?'
EN-. 90, blast it, Hi carn't
hafford them. Hi don't get the wages,
you know"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
AUCTTONHER.

George Rhoades, miles south of La
Harpe (P. o. address Humboldt) cries
sales In Allen and adjoining counties.
Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.
Charges l per cent. Correspondence
solicited.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
BAPTIST.

On Sycamore Street. Large brick north-east
OF the square. Preaching every Sunday at II q.
m, and at the usual hour in the evening. Sum
day School 1T 9:45 .. m. Prayer meeting Wed.
meeting every Sunday evening at $50 This
notice Il inserted to assureyou Of Q warm well
some ut any Of these services.
CHAs. n. H MOORE, Pastor
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13

n LIEN COUNTY HORTICULTURAL So
"A CIETY meets In lola the second Saturday
each month at 2 O'Clock p. m.
ROBHRr Cook, President.
B. r. PANcoAsr, Secretary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Corner ofJederson Avenue and Broadway St
s rvices every Sabbath 1t II .. m. and 80 D. m
Class meeting Immediately after the mornIns
service. Sunday School 1T $50 .. n, j. f.
Henderson Superintendent. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening ut go p. m. Strangers snc
vlsltors in the city andall others cordially nvit
ed to all these services.
N B. JoHNsoN. Pastor.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13

ICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Over Northrup's bank. Open every Saturday
rom till O'Clock p. m. Stock and men,
Oership tickets for sale at the room.
MRS. JOHN HARRIS, Librarian.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-04-13

Cumming. ( Jones,
REAL ESTATE, LOAN
AND INSURANCE AGENTS
ABsTRAcTERs OF TITLE to LAND
lola, Allen Co., Kans.
FOR SALE.
No. 10 Price g 600. 16o Acres.
100 acres fenced with strans barb wire,
crossed fenced. 120 acres IN grass or pasture,
10 acres cultivated. miles from lola. near
Q splendid farm worth 81 600. Come and see,
plice only 81 ,0Oo.
No. 2l1. Price $40. so Acres.
50 acres raw prairie, good grass land, all
tillable, very cheap, easy terms. Price $40.
No. 2l3. Prioe IS. 600. $50 Acres.
ESQ acres good meadow land in body, all
tillable, extremely cheap, sold on easy terms,
l mile from depot. Price 5000.
No. 2lS. Prioe $4,000. 16O Acres.
I6c acres farm, IS acres prairie grass, us
acres cultivated, IL story dwelling, stable
and double corn crib: well Of water, cellar,
grove, orchard, all fenced, splendid new
farm, close to school and railroad, on main
thoroughfare, easy terms. Price 81 800.
No. 212. Price 81 200. SO Acres.
This is a good, well improved farm, close to
nice little village. Will sell or trade for
good city property. Price 81, 300.
No. eco. Price q, goo. 16O Acres.
100 acre farm, Is acres in grass, IS acres
cultivated. All fenced and cross fenced,
frame dwelling, 3 rooms frame barn 24xA feet,
500 apple trees growing. cisteru, never failing
spring, smooth prairie farm, no stone or bad
land, on public road, good town on railroad
mile. has 70l inhabitants. This firm 10
cheap and must sell soon. Price SO per acre.
We have good farm in Indians to trade for
mill in ohio. to trade for Kansas farm.
CUMMINGS & JONES.