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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

Pet dogs in Paris are now clad in man
ties with pockets for holding Jumps of
sugar, bracelets on their paws and a
string of little silver bells around the
neck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
CONSTIPATION

rs called the Father Of Diseases because
Ithere is no medium through which disease so
often attacks the system as by the absorption Of
poisonous gases in the retention of dec yed and
eifete matter in the stomach and bowels. It is
III aused by Torpid Liver, not enough bile being
excrcted from the blood to produce Natures own
cathsrtic, and is generally accompanied with such
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

Even the peers affect amateur photos
graphy in London, and carry their
cameras with them to race tracks, cricket
matches, and similar places.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

A club of society women in Loldon is
going to start large poultry farm near
London. Bee culture is also included in
the scheme,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
Loss Of Appetite,
Sick Headache,
Bad Breath, Etc.

The trC atment of Consti nation does not consist
merely in unloading the bowels The medicine
mnst not only act as purgaUve, but be q tonic as
well and not produce after its greater cos
tivene-s. To secure a regular habit of body with
out changing the diet or disorganizing the sys-
InIn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

The telephone charge for five minutes
conversation between Paris and Mar.
seilles is three francs; between Paris and
LYONS two francs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
In a Safe Christian Home.

where they will be surrounded by good Influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
Of experienced teachers.
Reference Is also made by permission 10 the ed.
itor of this paper aud past and present pal OF
the school in nearly every city in the west Tes
timonials are given iu the Annual Register, q
copy of which will be sent on appl cation to
REV. c. W. LEFFINewELL. DID. Rector.
Knoxville. Knox county, Ill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

The Still Alarm" was a great success
At It's first night in London. Everything
WAS called out. including the fire en-
glne.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

One hundred road wagons have been
shipped from Middlebury. Vt, 10 Buenos
Ayres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

An Ohio Young lady s name is "Eman-
eipatiOn Proclamation" Her friends call
her "Prockie"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

tits believed that st. Marys is unsurpassed in
its refining influences, in 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 Deryades it, st Marys school is recon-
mended to parents who wish 10 Place their dsngh-
tiers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
Health is Wealth |

DR.. E. &. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment,
guaranteed specific for hysteria. dizziness. con
vulsons, fits, nervous neuralgia, heaiache. ner.
vous prostrstion caused by the use Of alcohol OF
tobacco, wakefulness. mental depression. soften
ing Of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
10 misery, decay and death, premature old age,
barrenDess, loss Of power IN either sex involun
tsry losses and spermatnrrhoea caused by over
exertion of the BRAIN self abuse or over indul
geDce. Each box contains one months treatment
u box, or SIX boxes for S., sent by mail prepaid
on receipt Of price
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special atten-
tion is given to literary stndes. Every pupil il
cared for as u daughter in the family, a. to her
health manners, conversation and character. All
sIeeping apariments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
On the First and Second Floors

The building is Of brick heated by four large
boilers; lighted by gas interior finished in natur-
al wood; furhIture new and elegant; water sup
skill and material have been employed IN securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with S.. we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee TO re-
fund the money il the treatment does not affect a
cure Guarantees issued only by Marshall d
FISHER, Harper house drug store, soc agents,
Rock Island III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23
A Christian School for Girls

Founded, 1868; enlarged, 1872 and 1880: COM
pletcd and newly furnished throughout, 1888
The Rector. Nice-Principal and Matron who
founded the school, continue in charge The Off
GERS and teachers reside with the Rector and his
family in the school
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

The future of Rock Island never looked brghtr
than it does today, and there never was q time
when there more confidence manifested amosp
our citizens. The so,called Blooms" Of some
Western towns have had their day, and caught
their victims, and the sober second sense is re-
turning and with it the desire to locate in cities
which have not been built in day and swept away
in night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-23

LOTS
In Bailey Davenpori's Second addition Third ad-
dition and Fourth addition to the city of Rock Isl
and ranging from $50 to $500. Easy terms to work.
ing men-one fourth down, balance in two three and
four years. Also IA lots in B. Davenport's Second
addition to Moline
The National tribune., 1888-02-09

A New York COmrade Expresses His Views in Re-
gard to Certain Features Of Pension Legisla-
tion.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I have watched
the papers with much interest for an indica-
ton of movement in the direction of doing
justice to that class of pensioners who were
"left out in the cold by the act of Aug. 4,
1885, who were disabled by wounds to an ex-
tent equivalent to the loss of limb" but,
unfortunately, wounded in some other part of
the body but 1 have thus far watched in vain.
Neither the Pension Committee of the GAR.
in its recommendations, the Commissioner of
Pensions in his report, published in The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE some time ago, nor THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE itself, to which we have
become accustomed to look for justice to the
old soldiers, have even alluded to the matter.
And | saw in the papers that Mr.. Harmer, of
Pennsylvania, introduced bill recently to in
crease certain pensions, IN which this class of
pensioners is again apparently studiously ig-
nored. The paper parenthetically remarked
that this bill was Endorsed by the MANNED
Soldiers League and the G. r. Pension Com
mittee, the self same influences that worked to
leave US out in 1886 1t is about time Congress
discovered the fact that when soldiers went
into battle they usually took some other parts
of their anatomy along besides arms and legs,
and those other parts were quite as liable to
get injured as they were.
l have talked with scores or men, Doth OLD
soldiers and civilians, including our present
Representative in Congress, Hon. T. S. Flood,
about this matter, and they have, one and all,
condemned it as an outrageous injustice. What
is the meaning of equivalent Equal in
value" the dictionary says. Equal to about
four fifths," Congress says.
In conclusion / wish to say, in justice to
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE that, in my opinion,
it stands on the right side of every question
affecting the rights of the old soldiers upon
which it has expressed ITSELF Some things,
in particular, would like to mention,
but for want of space refrain. I viii only say
wish you Godspeed.
have no doubt that your views are all right in
regard to the matter to which l have herein
called your attention, but what / wish is that
you would give expression to those views; for
/ know that no true soldier can wish the Ma
ton, by its laws, to make fish of one and flesh
of another of its defenders.-JAMEs LOVE,
Sergeant, Co. E, seth n. Y, 3S1 Pennsylvania
avenue Elmira n. Y.
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
Thing of Beauty,

A thing of beauty may be joy forever, but
G. l. Hood & Co., the enterprising proprietors
of Hoods Sarsaparila, are quite content to
make a thing of beauty an annual affair. Their
third Household Calendar is the thing of beau
ty which will represent them, aud serve the
public, during the year 1888.
The most taking feature about It, because it
is unique in Calendars, is that it is cut-out, as
fly hand and the bright, healthy face of 8
handsome young girl. with wealth of brown
hair, contrasts beautifully with her blue bon
net and strings. The head is a marvel of color
printing, the fesh-tints being as natural as
life. The pad is also printed in colors, with a
special design for every month, and there is
condensed upon it largo amount of valuable
information; indeed, it has so many points of
excellence that it must be seen to be apprecia-
ted
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
He Was Not Alone.
TOmaha World.I

Csptious Critic-"Oh, come now; you don't
mean to say that is picture of Gen. Biggun ?"
PHOTOGRAPHER" Taken from life"
Can't understand that. I've seen Gen. Big
gun at the head of his troops many time, and
he always had fre-eating daredevil express
sion which no one could forget; but that picture
looks as meek as q lamb"
But, my dear sir, he wasn't at the head of
his troops when he sat for that picture"
"Well Pve seen him alone, too, and his ex-
preston was just the same He was alone
when he came here, suppose"
No, not exactly; his wife was with him"
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
A Queer Conversion.

LkfuTTOuSUITy DeHucFulI
Two brothers, not living more than so miles
from Harrodsburg look SO much alike that
when one of them Joined the Baptist Church.
and was about to be immersed, he found that
he had no clothes suitable for the occasion, as
he expressed it, and paid his brother 10 cents
to be baptized in his place, which was done.
This story seems incredible, but it is neyerthe-
less the fact, and would never have been found
out had not one of the brothers got angry and
gave it away.
The National tribune., 1888-02-09

through the water and ascending the opposite
bank had made IL very slippery. When the
rear-guard arrived the crossing looked very
uninviting, and upon attempting to ascend the
opposite bank, horses and riders slipped down
the bank nearly to the waters edge. group
of officers gathered on the bank above,
WATCHING THE CROSSING,
and seemed 10 enjoy the comical struggle of
horses and men striving to make the ascent
without falling. My horse enjoyed the name
Of Billy" probably the commonest name for
army horses. HeBas fine, large, deep bay. care
fully selected by an old soldier from amongst a
herd of horses at Fort Riley, which had been
recently purchased in Missouri, the great sup
ply depot for the United States Army. Billy
was my special pet, and on him showered my
affection and all the dainties my slender purse
could procure. Our turn had come TO make
the ascent. ] looked at Billy and his clean,
well-groomed sides; at myself and my gorgeous
scarlet stripes the old style of stripes for Hos
pital Stewards), aud, considering the adven-
lures of the cavalryman who had just rolled
down the bank covered with mud, felt that
glory was not in store for me that day. Yet
Billy was quick, steady aud intelligent, and SO
we hopefully descended the bank, crossed the
river, and as we stepped out of the water
patted my horse, spoke TO him, and then giving
him little touch with the spur, we started up
the difficult ascent. Up, up, went Billy,
plunging and rocking, and we had nearly
reached the top, when down he came we'll on one
side, covering my boot and leg with mud, and /
thought it was all over; but gallant spring
gave him his legs again, and in second more
we stood secure upon the bank above. A kind
applause greeted his splendid efforts, and from
the depths Of my saddle-bag came forth my last
Jumps of sugar for a reward.
Billy distinguished himself again, much to
The National tribune., 1888-02-09

their absence might have been delicious, some
what restless. The MEETINGS we have in the
States to protect US were not amongst our sup
plies on the march. 1t was discovered, how
ever that our hungry little pest hated the
fumes of burnt sugar and chlorate of potash
mixed so from our hospital supplies we made
up a lot of our anti-musketo remedy" We
burnt this on boards or tin just after getting
into bed, and it is hard to say what the mus
keto thought of it, but we suffered severely,
and out of respect for our endurance of the
strangliDg fumes we ought TO have been spared
The National tribune., 1888-02-09

BE Plains IS It was
understood to be 19
years ago was that sec
ton Of country west Of
the Missouri River,
comprising almost the
entire State of Kansas,
6 portion of Colorado.
and the Indian Terri
tory. If We open the
geographical atlas at
map of Kansas we will
find in the eastern part
Of the State the still
importantmilitary post
Of Fort Ieavenworth.
Before the railroads
west of the Missouri
were built this fort was
the great distributing
point for troops and
military supplies of all
kinds. Itwas here that
IN May, 1867, a large
a~paGftior mae fitted
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
SCOOP NIGHT"
M0ld PnkeherrY Nose. ;,

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE; have long
been an interested reader of your very valu-
able paper, and my children like it as well as 1
do We have enjoyed many hearty laugh at
the expense of Old Pokeberry Nose. Say, Cap
tain, send out and get him another plug of
black "terbacker," so as to loosen his tongue
again. Long may it "wag."-L. o. WEEKS,
Co. F. 9th Vt, ProctorsYille, vt.
The National tribune., 1888-02-09

the plains to the District Headquarters The
Paymaster received the funds in a small iron
safe. Upon consultation with his clerk it was
decided to remove the money from the safe and
hide itin astrong wooden box, which was placed,
when filed, in the bottom of the Majors mess
chest. The small empty safe was placed in the
large safe, and carefully locked up. The large
safe was placed in tho bottom of an army wagon
and q special sentry always detailed to guard
it. The lawless, reckless characters amongst
the recruits actually planned making dis
tnrbance or mutiny, and intended to murder
any who should oppose them in carrying off the
wagon containing the safe and, as they sup
posed, a large sum of money. By good luck
and the weakening of one of the rascals, their
plans were suspected and extra precautions
The National tribune., 1888-02-09

out TO cross the plains 70 New Mexico. 10 the
Traveller rushing through Kansas to-day in the
comfortable and safe railway ears, it is difficult
TO explain the experiences Of crossing these
prairies IN - Indian times" before the railroad
was built.
The expedition which left Fort Leayenworth
May, 1867, consisted Of about 300 cavalry re-
cruits, 20 Regular cavalrymen, dozen or more
officers. their families, a half dozen non-com-
missioned staff officers, and about 200 civilians
teamsteTs, etc. One hundred and twenty-five
wagons and smbulances comprised the train,
and there was also a herd Of about 500 horses
and mules for distribution at the posts in New
Mexico beside those in use by the soldiers and
the train. This was considered strong expe-
ditiOn. and an important one in those days.
The present Psymaster-General, then Maj.
Rochester, accompanied the expedition, and he
carried for
PAYMENT OF THE TROOPS
In New Mexico large sum Of money-several
hundreds of thousands Of dollars, as the men
believed; but at any rate a considerable sum.
Later we shall have something TO tell about
that money.
The command of this expedition was in
trusted to Maj. Whiting, an experienced officer.
and one who had good reputation as an Indian
fighter. He proved himself a thorough soldier
before the expedition was broken up, aud when
the difficulties and dangers OF that long march,
through what was then a wilderness, are taken
into account, he deserved the support and re-
Epeet Of every officer and man.
.Ko6erate
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
HARD MoUNTAIN CLIMBINa.

lance The Spanish Peaks, always days
journey away, remained in sight for many
days. As we entered New Mexico the mount
aims became reality, and hard climbing and
difficult roads were now of daily occurrence. On
we marched, over the winding Picket Wire"
through the wild Ration Pass, and then down
into the lovely scenery of grand old New
Mexico; past the Wagon Mound, famous for
the gallant fight of handful emigrants, who
here successfully
HELD AT BAY
host of savage Indians. The dark mud walls
of Fort Union came at last into view, and we
entered charming valley and were soon within
the Reservation.
Our march was ended; its trials and its
pleasures, its dangers and its adventures. For
the last time camp was pitched. On the
morrow we must separate. AS the last notes
of the evening bugle echoed in the surround
ing hills, we realized that our train had reached
its goal and that the morrows sun would find
US separating from each other for our new
duties and stations The expedition was at
last thing of the past-disbanded.
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
my disgust. by interfering with the HOSPITAL
cook Our horses were

my disgust, Dy interfering Win Cne noSplal
cook. Our horses were
BEING STOLEN
SO rapidly that had my horse picketed close
by the hospital tent. Camp cooking is done out of
doors, and is very simple process, bread being
baked in dutch-ovens-iron pots with heavy
iron covers, placed in the bed of Goals and COM
pletely covered over by them. Usually we
had hard wood for fires, but in some very desert
places the dried dung of the buffalo, called
buffalo chips" was used. This dung was found
all over the plains Of Kansas years ago, but has
pretty much disappeared now. The cook had
taken the mess chest outside his tent, and
while making the bread left the. hour-bag open.
/ was DOING in my tent, when | heard yell
and angry imprecati0ns and clatter of hoofs.
Springing up | saw the cook chasing my Billy
away, and my horses head was a sight to be-
hold, for in his playful, inquistive way, he had
plunged his nose deep into the four-bag his
mouth and nostrils were filed with -four, and his
whole face was covered with it to his eyes.
OFF scampered Billy, seemingly delighted with
the new discovery, while his poor master paid
the value of one bag of -four TO the mess. /
could never understand why Billy's sweet face
should harm the flour, even if he did put his
nose in it.
Billy never appreciated my goodness, for he
served me mean trick not many days after
ward. We came into camp on very windy
afternoon, and the hospital attendants had all
they could do to get up the large hospital tent.
Water call" had sounded and Billy was
thirsty, so / undertook to take him to water
without saddle or bride. We reached the
place at last, where many horses were drinking
and | rode in among them. / was quietly
waiting for my horse to finish his drink, when
he suddenly stopped, bending his forelegs in
such a manner that l slipped directly over his
head into the water amongst the horses. 1t
created quite disturbance, and off scampered
my steed with merry twinkle in his eye,
leaving me to walk home, wet and muddy.
While in camp one evening soldier was
brought to the hospital tent who had been
kicked by a horse. The poor fellow suffered
great agony, and received little relief from the
Surgeon. While on the march next day he died
in the ambulance. At night we reached a
lonely frontier post, and a detail was sent to
bury him. No officer attended the funeral,
and no music sounded the usual soldiers dead
march, but,
WRAPPED IN THE BLANKETS
in which he died, he was 1owered into the earth
to wait the trumpet call of the last day. His
grave is unmarked. It is customary in the
army to bury soldiers with military honors.
All the officers of the garrison and all the
soldiers except the guards are present in full
dress. The Chaplain, in his white robes marches
with the military procession, the music playing
the dead march. Arrived at the grave the burial
service is read, and then three volleys fired over
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
ACROSS THE PLAINS.
A Three Weeks Journey with an Army
Train.
PLENTY OF MUSKETOES.
Conspiracy to Capture the Pay
masters Money Safe.
A RATTBESNAKE BITE.
How q Soldier Conquered an
Unbroken Steed.
| RATTLESNAKE BIT

ny W. THORNTON PARKER, LATE ACTING AS
EIsTANT SURGEON, Q. s. A, NEWPORT, B. I.
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
A FORMIDABLE GUARD.

tHk6Hs 4 NC UILCtEs sUCCtttItU III stCUIIIIB SUITS
faithful men, who, together with the old sol
diers, made
A FORMIDABLE GUARD.
well remember the afternoon our good Sur
geon came to the hospital tent and informed
the three Hospital Stewards of the anticipated
mutiny and robbery. 1t was agreed that upon
the first symptoms or revolt, or upon hearing
any firing, that we, with all who were faithful,
should rally at the commanding officers tent
and fight for our lives and the Government
property. The preparations for resisting the
outbreak were discovered, and the attempt was
given up. Had the rascals, however, succeeded
in their designs and carried off the wagon con-
tanning the safe what would have been their
dismay to find it quite empty of money, after
their efforts to break it open. The other wagon,
containing the Paymasters camp and baggage,
also contained the mess-chest in which the
The National tribune., 1888-02-09
IRON DUKE

saddled and brided. The soldier mounted,
and then began struggle / have never seen
egualed. A gallant horseman and gallant
steed. 1t was exciting to witness the wild
leaps and plunging and rearing of the steed,
but the soldier kept his seat. The horse at
length, maddened and desperate, threw him
self on the ground, and quickly rolling over,
nearly killed his rider The soldier was car
ried to the hospital tent and found to be COM
pletely ruined for further military service.
He was discharged and pensioned. The horse
was led to the line, but the fire was gone from
his eye, and he walked with conquered gait.
After that anyone could ride him, and his
handsome looks departed He was indeed sub
dued.
As we neared Colorado the scenery changed,
with views of the glorious Rockies in the dis