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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-04-19
PLAYING SCHOOL

Rat-tat! on the table, and school has begun.
As I'm the whole school, why, the class mum.
bers one.
The teachers my own little grille OF five,
And as busy is she bee in q hive.
NY arms must be folded, and then spell cat,
And other hard words that include rat and bat;
do quite impossible sums on the slate;
Ny name is put down then for coming In late.
For some fancied fault am sent to the wall
With an impatient gesture by this teacher
small
And then I'm forgiven with smiles very sweet;
A good boy" again, return to my seat
I'm the most startling facts in geography told
That Europe's in China, the torrid zones cold!
I'm scolded, I'm given "good" ticket there,
And all with q serious, occupied air.
Oh, sweet are the lessons learn every day
From this tiny teacher! No truant play,
As I'm the whole class no rival dread;
stand at the foot and likewise at the head.
But often she laughs In her innocent glee
The serious face of her scholar to see,
And then my wee teacher is caught up and
kissed,
And quite in disorder the school is dismissed.
George Cooper, in Hdrper's Young People.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-04-19
COLONEL KIT CARSON.

Kris last great contest with the
Indians occurred in 1867. the year be-
fore his death. when RED KNIFE. a
perfect Indian fiend. suddenly attacked
the defenseless settlers of the remote
frontiers. A most graphic. spirited
and thrilling account Of that most des-
perate struggle is now being published
in the New York Ledger. under the
title of RED KNIFE; OR KIT CARSON 8
LAST TRAIL" RED KNIFE, as will be
seen by the picture of him which We
give below,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-04-19

-Yes'm. it's possible % cook cab.
bage without any disagrseable odor.
provided that the fellow Who smells Il
hasn't had anything to eat for two
days and . half -Bsrsisgees Ftug
Hes&
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
The Comanches and Apaches


Though Incidence is characteristic of In
dian nature, they are as constant and ener-
getic in the employments that occupy their
minds and their hands and feet as most civ
ilized peoples. All the plains tribes delighted
in the chase during the times when large
herds of buffaloes and wild horses were
everywhere to be found upon the plains; but
of all these tribes the Comanches excelled.
They were the most successful Of any in kill
ing game, and the most skillful horsemen in
the world Though energetic and skillful,
however, these tribes have been kept by their
absolute dependence for centuries upon the
buffalo for food and raiment from making
much progress Their knowledge of the
| mechanical and industrial arts was limited
to the preparation and preservation of meats
and skins, and the making OF arms and
equipments necessary for war and the chase.
| Their symbols represent only the most
commonplace ideas; and even in these they
are so far from having any particular Or
fixed system that the hieroglyphics of one In
dian cannot be read or understood by an.
other, even of the same tribe when they are
at all unusual All the southern tribes de
light in pictures. The Apaches go into &c
stasies over the photograph Of a beautiful wo
man, or of gaudy flower, and gaze upon il
for hours with delight. They are fond Of
making pictures of their own remarkable ex
ploits and achievements, though their knowl
edge of drawing and painting is primitiv,
and limited to very simple ideas.-Jesse Ed
ward Thompson in Overland Monthly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Actresses work hard to gain and keep PHI
ancy of limb. l knew one ambitious crea-
ture of rounded figure whose stage training
included variety of muscular exercises
fatiguing to inspect. To stand and kick at a
mantel sixty times with one foot, as many
times with the other, for two hours a day
gains plaucy of leg and ankle. To stoop and
souch the floor without bending the knee
gives command to the limb, but to do it 100
iimes in the morning is harder work than
you or have yet undertaken Then came
exercise with gynnastic pull of stout rubber
cords yard long, with wooden handles,
screwed to the wall, by which one might
grip, swing, wrestle, hang backward at full
length, or turn hand over hand. But at the
cost of months of toll and desperate aches
this wonderful command was gained.
question if the play was worth the candle
except to a professional. The whole system
of gymnastic exercises for indolent womer
and overstrained girls is so artificial ant
worthless for practical ends that it has NJ
use in our scheme of beauty. The gymna
sum turns out bouncing girls with bicep
that fill out tailor cut sleeve well, but o
what use are the biceps after all-Clevelan'
| loader
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Are you disturbed at night and broker
OF your rest by sick child suffering ant
crying with pain of cutting teeth' If so
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t cure
dysentery, iisrrhoea. regulates the stom
sch and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. an,
gives tone and energy to the whole sys
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syru1
for Children Teething is pleasant to tn
taste, and is the prescription of one O
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fo
sale by all druggists throughout tn
world. Price 35 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint. dyspepsia. sick
headache. indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 80
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John G. West & Co., S62 W.
Madison St.. Chicago. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04


Slander attacks Us from behind. The
bite is rarely felt unless it is malignant
and persistent. Disease, too. often
steals upon us through vital channel.
The air we breathe affects the lungs-if it
be malarious it enters the blood; if II
changes too quickly in the temperature il
produces disease Of the throat, etc.
Whether Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
taken to prevent or to remedy the various
forms Of disease produced BY miasrna
such as intermittent fever, dumb ague,
ague cake or bilious remittent, it is and
ever has proved to be an effective and
thorough remedy-one which does no
only ameliorate the symptoms Of tht
maladies Of this type, but eradicstes theil
cause. Dytpepsis, liver complaint, rheu
matlsm. bladder and kidney troubles IN
among the humanity affecting trouble
which it promptly relieves and ultimatel.
removes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

If the trade in books was limited to those
who bought for the purpose of reading from
end to end, it would he of very small COM
mercial value. Some people buy books for
the titles; some people buy standard works
because they think their library shelves
ought to contain them. Many people are in
duced to buy books for the titles only. They
read the opening chapters and lay them
down, and they never pick them up
again In this is blessing to people who car
not afford to buy good books at first prices
These volumes in time come to the book stalls
and, at second hand prices, are retailed vol
umes of history, poem and story that tht
common purse would hardly reach. Their
they are bought to be read, to be kept fol
consultation, to be laid by for ref
erence II can't talk with good livinf
man, can turn to my shelves and talk with
a good dead one.-Dsn Linehan in Globe
Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Every one who knows railroad engineeI
and has watched him about his engine know
the affection and even tenderness with which
he handles it and speaks of it. There is no pc,
like one of these iron dogs. 1t is the mans
protector. 1t has the speed of his horse, and
more. 1t has, to his ear, voice-a glad
welcoming voice He likes above all the cry
of that engine, and its shout of defiance tx
his rival on the other road Jack neve,
tires of telling what his engine did when sh,
was going up Rattlesnake grade. But W,
find this affection sadly broken by the new
rules of first in, first out" The engine
are sent out in the order they came in, AMI
the engineer takes whatever one falls to hi
lot, So romance departs before the exac
tions of business habits and routine. Globe
Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

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 ust
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and al
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, O
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action OF the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and malarial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE. Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
Two Bottles cprs Rhsumar,sm.

BoUeHToN, Ark, June 4. 1887.
I cheerfully state the following facts in
regard to the use of your medicine in nv
family. My little son, IA years of age,
suffered from an acute attack of rheuma-
tism. caused by undue exposure and
chilling of the blood. l heard your
remedy highly recommended, and pur-
chased one bottle of Monchief & Bro,
Prescott, Ark. In about one month
after using this bottle, he became so
much better that got the second bottle
which is now being used. and my son il
nearly well. and l think by removing
him to q cooler summer climate (which
| will do) and continuing its use, 9 per
feet cure will be effected. / consider B
B. B. q most excellent blood purifier.
4s.a-ee CHAs Il. TETBs,
+ r. R. Agt Broughton, Ark,
Sold by Hartz & Bshnsen and T. b
THOMAS. ------s-+-as
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
Dead Wild Animals.

Any one who has observed nature closely
must have remarked how exceedingly rare
it is to find the body of any wild animal.
Millions die every year, yet, unless after
heavy storm or a severe frost, the sharpest
eyed ranger of the woods and fields will sell
dom come upon a corpse. The wildlings
seem to creep into holes when they feel thei'
end approaching, or their bodies are de-
voured by other animals or concealed by
their kindred. In the first and last cases
their skeletons will, of course, be preserved
in tire earth's crust all the same as if they had
been buried in aquatic mud; but if they are
eaten, then it is only in rare instances that
we can identify the component portions Of
their bony structure. This may be the rea-
son why some animals are never found ex-
cept in the shape Of a few teeth, and it may
also explain the absence of birds from forma-
tions in which they might presumably bs
found-"Our Earth and Its Story"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

To allow prejudice or ignorance to gel
the better of good judgment. Ithas beer
conelusively proven that constipation
bad breath. dyspepsia, kidney affections
and all diseases of the liver, stomach ant
bowels have been cured by simply takin!
Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is harm
less. not unpleasant. and easily procured
so there is no reason to be ignorant o
this remedy we especially commend t
your notice for trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

A london correspondent writes from Fin
land that a property holder in one Of the
interior towns of the province left will be-
queathing all his possessions to the devil
The dead mans family protested that the
will was void, but the Finnish lawyers were
disinclined to interfere with the rights Of se
formidable parsonage as the new legatee,
and, the correspondent adds, the devil has
become, by legal right at least, Finnish
landowner. York Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

The average length OF life is on the in
crease The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are nov
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR.
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump
ton in stages that other remedies are Of
no benefit. Coughs, colds. Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat AMI
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price
SO cents and 81. of druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

"Whatn l charge him, Tom" asked one
young lawyer of another, "s207" mo; s25,
and not cent less,n was the advice of the
other counselor promptly and decisively
given. Its worth that if it's worth a cent ~
swell, $25 it'll have to be then, said the first
speaker, "but suppose they'll kick on the
price like steers" Then charge them $50
and come down s25,n quoth young sapience,
''then they'll think you're the cieverest fel-
low going" There's another way of look
ing at it, though said the charger. 81 once
came down in my price to a man and think
he thought l had intended to rob him by
overcharging and lost his patronage. He
goes to somebody else now" As listened
to this conversation, which was not a private
one, l reflected what queer fellows lawyers
are and how easy they earn their money
when they do earn it. As a young lawyer
once said to me, $500 seems big fee, but il
| you only get it once year you'll find youl
elbow coming through your coat sleeves
| Buffalo News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
Il Consumption Incurablel

Read the following: Mr.. c. H. Nor
ris. Newark, Ark, says: WAS down
with abcess of lungs. and friends and
physicians pronounced me an incurable
consumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. am
now on my third bottle. and able to over
see the work on my farm. 1t is the fin
est medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of lung troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health.
Try 1t. Sample bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

When you are buying kid gloves remember
that there is such thing as price that Is
too cheap. 1t is best to pay . good price and
get the good gloves that 60 with it Ex-
anime the stitching to find places where the
thread has broken through the leather,
stretch the seams, and if the thread pulls
away, leaving white spot, don't get the
gloves The leather should stretch easily to
make good fit and to wear well.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

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 habitua
constipation, indigestion, piles, etc
Manufactured only by the California FIJI
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island
Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
BUCKLENs ARNICA eALVI

Asociety has been formed out in Ore
gon foe the importation of German song
birds, to de turned loose in the country
where it is hoped they will increase, mul-
woods,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
ELECRTIC BITTERs.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. A purer medicine does not exist
and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the liver and kidneys, will res
move pimples, boils, salt rheum and 9th
er affections caused by impure blood.
Will drive malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all malarial fe-
vers. For cure of headache, constlpa-
tion and indigestion Try Electric Bitters.
Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. Price so cents and 81 per
bottle at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug store
BUCKLEN's ARNIcA sALvR.
The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevel
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. L
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

More than fifty of the best known
ladies of Battle Creek, Mich, have form
ed Dress Reform Club and declared
themselves against bustles, high heels
tight shoes, stiff corsets. etc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

A Georgia editoa makes the announce
ment: I'VE do not want any more water
melons at this office. We are not rail
road company, and enongh's enough. u
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

It is predicted that Montana will pro-
duce gold, silver and copper this year to
the value OF $40, 600, 600.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

| The deaf often near conversations
when there is music going on, which they
] could not hear when there was no music.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

The city authorities of Philadelphia pros
pose to spend $4,0O0. 600 more next year
than they have this gear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
HOW.
Where all the hills were green

Where all the hills were green
Is brown and barren waste,
But earth's fresh breath, that laughs at death.
Tells how the buds make haste.
Through the gray and faded grass
The thin blades rise 10 light,
And the wind that grieves in the sweet dead
leaves
Is full Of vague delight.
Rose Terry Cooke
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Chaussier dried man in kiln and
there resulted only twelve pounds of
solid matter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Two miniature railways are to be laid
out in Pekin for the pleasure and conven-
ience of the emperor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

What Ounce, indeed, to neglect such
remedy and suffer week, when quick
relief could have been found in DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

su Tered with fever hot head and foul breath
With stomach disordered-was sick unto death
] bore il a week-surely was Ounce
Then took few Pellets they cured nc al
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Donald Dinnie. the Scotch athlete, has been
posing to a Melbourne sculptor for a statue
of Wa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04

Since the beginning of the present yeai
4,123 members of the Grand Army of the
Republic have died.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
Health is Wealth

DR. r. C. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment, q
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con
vulsions, fits. nervous NEURALGIA, hea1sche, ner-
vous prostrstion caused by the use Of alcohol oil
tobacco, wakefulness. mental depression. soften
ing Of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
to misery, decay and death, premature old age,
barrenness, loss Of power in either sex, inyolun
tsry Losses and spermstorrhoea caused by over
exertion Of the brain, self abuse or over indnl
gence. Each box contains one months treatment
81 box. six boxes for S.. sent by mail prepai'
on receipt Of price.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
A Christian School for Girls

Founded, 1865; 'arged, 1872 and 1880; com
pleted and newly furnished throughout, 1888.
The Rector, VicePrincipal and Matron whC
founded the school, continue in charge, The off
GERS and teachers reside with the Rector and hi
family in the school.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given to literary stndes. Every pupil is
cared for as daughter in the family, "a to her
health, manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

1t is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; on the c., B & @ railroad, at Knoxville
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria. The es
tablishment is first class throughout, the result o
twenty years experience and an expenditure oi
ss0O 600 An extensive course of study is provi
ded, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-04
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

it's believed that st Msry's is unsurpassed in
its refining Influences iu the high standing of its
pupils and patrons, in the beauty and comfort OF
its appointments in the thoroughness and variety
of its instruction in the spirit of order and indus
try that pervades it. st Mary's scheol is recon-
mended to parents who wish TO place their dangh
far
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-11
WHAT THEY SAY YOF 1T,
Opinions OH Cieveland's Letter-I,
Is q Strong PAPER.

- n StIOhS IaPeEs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, September TO-
"That is a strong, a very strong paper"
was the remark Judge Sherman made
when the Cleveland letter was read to
him at late hour last night at Pittsburg.
Thurman and party arrived home this
morning, safe and well, and will remain
some days.
LOST NOTHING BY DELAY.
New York, September 1O.-The World
says: The Presidents letter of accep.
tance has lost nothing in courage, clear
ness and omprehensiveness by it's delay
though it might perhaps have gained in
brevity by coming sooner. Yet the let
ter is not too long to be read carefully bv
every voter who really desires to see an
able and honest statement of the Demo-
cratic position upon the great issues now
before the country.
BY FAR THE STRONGEST.
ST. LOUIS, September 1O.-The Repub-
Ican says, edicorially, that President
Cleveland's letter is by far the strongest
campaign document that has vet ap-
peared on either side; that it is bound to
have potent influence in determining
the peoples action upon the issues of the
campaign, and that it is perhaps the
ablest letter accepting the Presidential
nomination that can be found in our DO
litical annals.