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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

There is belief that the soul of man lin
gers on the threshold of eternity until the
turn of the tide and then, as the waves re-
cede, it goes out from the corporal clod to
float forever in the golden haze Thus arises
the question, do mems souls go out with the
tideF You know this superstition has long
existed, and there are living right here
amongst US hundreds of people who believe
in it You remember, when Dickens was
alive, he was familiar with this superstition,
and in his novel, David Copperfeld," he
does not let ''Barkisn who was so willin to
marry Clara Peggottyl die until the turning
of the tide in order to confirm the supersti-
ton on this point; and Shakespeare makes
Mrs. Quickly, in Henry V" speaking of Sir
John Falstaf, say; "A parted even just be
tween l. and /, cen at the turning o the
tide
Right here in our own New England states
a physician whom l know of makes this
startling statement; within the last five
years, in q district embracing sixty square
| miles or so, by the sea, | have noted the hour
| and the minute of no less than ninety-three
| demises in my own immediate practice, and
| every soul of them has always gone out with
| the tide, save four who died by accident. 1t
| is a riddle-a mystery. But l, VINO have sat
| with my finger on the wrist of many feeble
| patient and noted the pulse rise and
strengthen or sink and vanish with the turn
| ing OF the tide, know that it is fact" This
is the only piece of evidence, outside the
| statements of the romancers that has been
| secured. 1 know that this doctor is con.
scientious man, but he admits himself that il
is riddle and mystery. Doctors-the most
learned in Boston and New York-have as
sured me that the result of this investigation
heretofore alluded to, is simply a coinci
| dence.
Its superstitious bosh;n that's the unani
| nous verdict, and the condemnation, like al
doctors Alternatives or negatives, is sweep
ing Its bosh, and that settles itI' is thei
way of thinking Doctors tell me they fins
in their practice scores of enlightened, intel
hgent people who watch the action of tn
tides more closely than they do the move
ment of the pulse, and if the patient linger
after it has turned they heave a sigh of relic
and say: He will live till the tide comes i
| again" No amount of argument will cor
| vince these people that such is mistake
notion; the superstition is too firmly rooted
| D j. McGrath in Boston Globe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
THE SOLDIERS OF JAPAN.
The Mikado Awaiting Himself Of the
Forces Of Modern Civilization.

The Mikado Awaiting Himself Of the
Forces Of Modern Civilization.
The arsenal Of Koishikawa is Woolwich on
a smaller scale, with 100 rifles and 10000
cartridges for its days work; the dock yard
at Yokosuka is not behind Woolwich and
Portsmouth in much except size, and first
rate torpedo boats and the most elaborate
modern ordnance are turned out there with
the regularity of Armstrong or Krupp; the
Armstrong cruisers lying off Toxic bay are
almost the finest vessels of their class afoat,
and could make matchwood of any British
vessels here except the flagship, and they are
manned and differed entirely by Japanese
seamen; while the war department has at
least 40, 600 men under arms at this moment
and on declaration of war could put 100000
troops of all arms, and perhaps many more,
in the field, with weapons equal to any car
ried today except the latest repeating rifles,
all of whom would have served at least a
year with the colors, and the majority for
three years. and who would make desperate
fight against any army in the world. Yet
twenty-five years ago japanese soldiers wore
huge, grotesaue, iron mask helmets TO
brighten the enemy, chain and lacquer armor
to turn his blows, their great shoulder cannon
would have been Anticipated in England at
the time of the Armada, and they were led
by man with FAM
Toxic is almost as full of soldiers as Metz
there is hardly five minutes in the day when
you cannot hear a bugle blown somewhere;
| mounted orderlies are always trotting about;
| sentries stand on guard almost as thick as
| in France, and the groups and troops of
| young soldiers in their white summer suits
| and fiat German caps, with red or yellow
| bands, soon become the most familiar objects
| in the city. The men themselves are neither
so short nor so slight as had expected, and
| their resemblance in dress and face and build
TO company of South German recruits was
startling at first sight In their gymnastics,
which are very regular and thorough, they
are as good as Germans, which is saying a
| good deal, and when stripped for these they
show solidly built, well developed bodies
| exactly what Americans call 'stocky.n The
rigid precision and frequency of their salutes,
| too, would satisfy continental martinez.
But the one paramount impression that is
left by careful and fairly complete personal
examination of the japanese army is its re
semblance to similar forces in England.
As for the performances of the troops them
selves, have never seen the infantry manual
and platoon exercises better done, and say
this with full recollection of seeing crack
Prussian infantry at drill every day for
months. The marching and company drill
too, was first rate. II one made any criticism
it would be that the wheeling in line wa:
somewhat unsteady, and that the marching
at ease four and six deep through the street:
| shows the slovenliness of their French model
| Toxic Cor New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

The employees Of the railroads are world
within themselves, having griefs, ambitions,
hopes and rewards that are familiar, and yet
they are divided into little worlds of their
own. For instance, young man entering
the clerical department lives to become a
chief clerk, an auditor, treasurer or other
fiscal officer. The locomotive fireman be-
comes in time an engineer The freight
brakeman expects to become freight con-
ductOr, and the freight conductor looks for
ward to the day when he will runa passenger
train The passenger brakeman readily be
comes freight conductor. The engineer ex-
poets some day to be master mechanic. The
passenger conductor may become master
of transportation. The swtchman develops
into yardmaster, and then perhaps di.
vision superintendent The lines are broadly
drawn. The instances of mea rising from
the brakes to the superintendency and presi.
dency of the road, as did A. A Talmage, arr
so few as to be notable. Passenger Agent il
Globe-Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

In farming country like Japan where in
the best districts the roads are as smooth as
floor, jinrikisha travel affords the jolliest Of
opportunities for observation. The jinrikisha,
Chinese invention, is an overgrown doll
and drawn by team of one, two or three
Japs. never tried the double seated article,
but can vouch for the delights Of the jinrikisha
solo. A rubber air cushion is desirable for
the small of the back, and two lively and
ambitious men for motors. They whisk you
over the road at steady pace of six miles ar
hour on the level-sometimes exceeding that
rate-and will average nearly five miles or
mixed grades. | have one record Of 93-s
miles made in / hour and % minutes by {
single man on a level-American Agri
culturit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

Late last spring the two cable lines that
connect Australia with the northern henis-
phere suddenly and simultaneously ceased to
work, and the ISLAND continent was for a
time cut off from instantaneous communi-
cation with the older world The fact that
both cables on the same day failed to render
their usual service was regarded as re
markable coincidence and excited alarm.
Letters from Melbourne say the opinion was
general that this strange coincidence was
either the result of 4 great CONFUSION at the
bottom of the ocean or was the work
of an enemy; and every Australian govern
ment lost no time in putting its defcnses in
the best possible condition. 1t was not long
however, before placidity OF mind was re
stored by the discovery that nature, and moi
man, was responsible In the great volcanic
belt south OF Java, where the two cables Ii,
within forty miles Of each other, they haC
been simultaneously fractured, it is supposed
by some tremendous submarine disturbance
New York Sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

New .Isrsey has Baptist minister who
claims to have baptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
nunity in which he resides has been
grieved over his stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral duties. A
physician recommended DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup. and consequently there will be
baptism in his church next Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
IuIarAet

yourself in life insurance. You will find
the renewable term policy of the Provi-
dent Savings Life Assurance society Of
New York to be the best, the cheapest
and the fairest. Avoids the unnecessa.
rily high cost of level premiums and the
uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for SIC, 900 for yea,
1887. Age 25. $10700; age 35. 1921 so
age 40. $4,000; age so. $199.S0.
LIEBKRKNEcHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 1712 Second ave-. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
The Earth,s Ancient Yeoetatiar

Remains from coal beds prove that the
ferns, of which several thousand species are
known, constituted very important part of
the earth's earlier vegetation They are
still abundant, especially in moist tropical
regions. In the Antilles they comprise about
one-tenth of the vegetation; in Oceanica, one
fourth or one-iifth; in st. Helena, one-third
in Juan Fernandez, one half, and in England
one-thirty -fifth.-Arkansaw Traveller.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

In the pursuit of the goo1 things OF
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world,
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is a perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price. so cents. OF
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
Syrup OF rlgs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken. and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation. indigestion, piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco. Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island.
Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

in the ears, sometimes a roaring, buzzing
sound, are caused by catarrh, that ex-
ceedingly disagreeabie and very common
disease Loss of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the great blood purifier, is peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease, which
it cures by purifying the blood. If you
suffer from catarrh, try Hoods Sarsapa'
rilla, the perfect medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

The Burlington route. c.. B. & Q. R.
R., will sell from principal stations on its
lines. on Tuesdays. September 18th
and 25th. and Oct. 9th and Esd, harvest
excursion tickets at half rates to the
farming regions of the west, southwest
and northwest. For tickets and further
inform alton concerning these excursions
call on your nearest c.. B. & @. ticket
agent, or address P. g. Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

OF the age in the medical line is the
liquid fruit remedy. Syrup Of Figs, man.
ufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup company. San Francisco, Califor>
MA. 1t is agreeable to the taste. accepta
BILE to the stomach, harmless in its ma
ture, painless yet prompt and thorough
in its action. Hartz & Bshnsen, Agents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

A man down in Tennessee who is about to
marry the fourth time, is less than forty
years old, and a finaucier suggests that if he
had only insured the lives OF each dear de-
parted he might nov rank among million
aires Chicago Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

She had refused him absolutely and thrown
him overheard, but he persisted.
You are my queen be pleaded; "have
mercy on your poor suffering subject. Won't
you love mef'
No, 1 won't" she asserted emphatically;
81 mean just what l say, too. I'm no pre-
sender to the thrown. w eshington Critic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

During the Prince of Wales recent Wis
it to Hamburg he initiated some wheel
barrow races, with ladies in the barIows
trundled along by the highest English
nobility.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

Detectives swoeped down upon fun
eral at Newbern, Tenn. and captured q
desperate horse thief so quietly as not to
disturb the services in the least.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

The widow of Brahmin at Cawnpore,
India, recently threw herself upon the
funeral pyre of her husband and was
burned to death
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

A swimming dress to enable the swim
mer to blow up mines and hostile boats
has been tried in the German navy. 1t is
a sort of modified Paul Boynton affair.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

Jane Shaw. of Portland, Me, secured
a divorce from her husband by proving
that he went to a temperance meeting six
nights in a week, and to church twice on
Sundays
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

The perfume of vlolets, the purity of
the lily, the glow of the rose, and the
flush of Hebe combine in Pozzoni's won>
dorus noWder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

A cigar dealer in Mannheim, Pa, has q
rooster which can unite shoestrlngs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

A real, live princess keeps millinery
store on Fifth1avenue, New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
Merit Wins.


We desire to say to our citizens, that
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New Discovery for Consumption. Dr.
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The best salve in the world for cuts,
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
DIR, ], W, IRELAND. V. s.,

GRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO VETERlNA-
Ury College, Toronto Canada and member OF the
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association; office first
door east of LOTIONS sale stable, Davenport
Calls by telephone or otherwise promptly sttcad-
ed tn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26
BUSINESS CARDS.
VIM. McENIRY,

ATTORNEY AT LAT-Losas money on gov1
Asecurity make. collections. Reference, Miteh
ell a Iynde. bankers Office In Postoffice block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-10

Editor Ellinwood, of Georgia, has
caused sensation by publishing the
subjoned declaration in the Atlanta
Constitutions:
Il am a protoctionist; not because
any one else is, but from patriotism. l
love my country better than do the
Democratic party, or any candidate for
the presidency found in It's ranks l
am opposed to Mr. Cleveland's re-nomi-
nation and election, because Of his blow
at the great industries of our country
If his views in his late message we're
embodied in tariff law it would Grip
D e the industries of tie South more
than any other section Of the Union. be-
cause the South will never be what ia
ture Intended her TO be, manufactnr-
ing country. without protection"
Editor Eliinwool is a trave man and
patriot. He is in the vanguard of
Southern progress
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-10

Heavy buyers Of tobacco report great
excitement in Kentucky Every avail
"r'c foot of land is being engaged and
aoplo are paying as high as 800 per
acre rent for good fields. \ repr.sen-
ra';vr f New York tobacco firm says:
Spain has recently bought four thou
sand hogsheads of lues II New York
Which leaves her 1000 short Of last
ar's quirements, with abou $1,000
loeshca for the wants Of 1888 The
NV York warehouses are about empty
'ud tc purchases made AZ GAINESVILLE
IL tWecl were for immediate shipments -
louisville operators are making every
,.ort to get all the dark low grades in a
few hands and are credited with the pur-
chase within a week Of nearly all the
s'ork in Padueah, Hepkinsyille and
Nashville
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-10

Hon Francis Miller, whose illness
we noticed in the last issue of the IN
DEPENDENT, died on Thursday morning
last, at his home, in Sandy Springs,
Montgomery county, Of canccrous af-
lection Of the stomach, aged 6fty-nine
years Mr. Miller was a native of
Alexandria, Va, where he married. -
He Engaged, in early life, with bis
brothcr-m-law, Hallowel, in the con
duct Of the famous school at that place
which was established by Benjamin
Ilallowell; afterwards he studied law
and practiced in Washington, where for
some time he was Assistant District AT
torney Mr. Miller engaged in politics
aud was several times candidate for
high and responsible positions on the
Republican State ticket and last year
was the n-miuee for Attorney General
Of the State He was one of the purest
men Of the State, and was a determined
opponent Of bribery in every form, in
the latter part of his career his speeche,
we're devoted to awakening public sen;i-
ncnt against the unsoru9ulous. who de-
grade the public service, debauch the
public morals, and disgrace official posi-.
ton, by acts worthy only of the mos
emphatic condemnation. lie was
fluent and forcihle speaker, and had no
only the conf lence of his party, bu
commanded the respects of his oppo
neuts His death will be sincerely
mourned by a large circle of friends
throughout the State.
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The Thh'd Pleasure Tour to Flor
idd Ella l.. II. II

On account of the unparalleled de-
mand for tickets for the Florida tours,
and a lack of ability to supply that de
mand by reason of the limited number
assigned 20 each special train. the ?
r. II Co. announces third personally
con 'ucted pleasure tour for Wednesday
February 22d This tour will be con
Quoted in every respect as were those
which preceded it. The special train of
Pullman sleeping cars, in charge Of the
Tourist gent ana Chaperon, will leave
New York at 1918 m. Philadelphia
1:15 p. m Blltimore 3:45. and Wash
ington 4:55 p. M. stopping at Newark,
Trenton and Wilmington. Dinner will
be served at Philadelphia, supper at
Milford, Va breakfast at Florence, 5.
c., and dinner at Savannah, arriving at
jacksonville in time for supper an the
23rd
Round trip tickets admitting of a
STAY Of two weeks in Florida, including
Pullman accommodations and meals
en- route in both directions, and one day
board at the Hotel Everett Jacksonville,
will be sold, as before, at SIT from
New York, - from Philadelphia and
points South, and proportionate rates
from all principal stltions on the Penn
sylvania system. The returning special
train will leave Jacksonville on the
morning Of March 9th.
This will be one of the choicest trips
of the series. The winter season of
Florida will be at its height, the great
Sub-Tropical Exposition at Jacksonville
will be in full feather, and all the pleas
ures of winter in the tropics may be en-
joyed to the fullest extent. The num-
Der of tirkets to be sold will be limited
to $50.
For detail information and itineracies
apply to ticket gents, or address S. W.
Draper, Tourist agent, $40 Broadway,
New York
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-10

It is refreshing to observe, in this age
If ring domination. that there is certain
J one Democrat from Maryland in the
Illted States Congress, who will not be
driven to do an injustice for the sake Of
party advantages Congressman I'saor.
,'arc that he will not vote to unsoat
Captain Whyte, Of Indiana, gallant
der Of the late war ne .oor
lpon which the confess is based, is, that
although unquestionably elected, he uev
cr occurred his naturalization papers,
'i.s is de'ied by Mr. Whyto, who states
they were procured, but have been lost.
All honor to brave y ung Raynor, who
"a, not only a silver tongue, but the
wa instincts OF an honest m,u, God,
nohlc>t work Since the aboge wa,
w,itt,n . vote has been taken, and Mr.
Whvtc 4, clarcd eligible In addition
+, Mr. L ,nor, Mr.. Compton ana MIR
Rn>k voted against the majority report
w'ic'r stated that there had been no le.
gal election