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Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
A Romantic Story.

One night in 1901 little girl, about one year old, was deposited in the drawer of the founding hospital at Brest. She was dressed with much fnery, and 8 note, attached to her skirts, told that her name was Solange, and that she would be reclaimed by her father. The claim was never made, however, and in due time the child was transferred to the orphan asylum, to be educated there. As she grew up she developed a most extraordinary beauty, but her in- tellect appeared to be very weak. and she suffered from frequent nervous fits. When she was twelve years old she was sent out into the streets to sell flowers, and her beauty and her modesty attract ed many peoples goodwill, but she grew weaker and weaker, and at last she died.
 According to French custom, she was buried in an open basket, and, as it was winter and the soil was frozen, she was laid into the grave, only covered with 8 thin layer of sand. During the night she awoke, and, pushing the sand away, she crept out from this grave. Not ex- actly understanding what had taken place, she was not so very much fright ened, but in crossing the glacis between the cemetery and the Notifications, she was suddenly stopped by the outcry, "Qui vive," and she did not answer, the sentinel fired, and she fell to the ground. Brought into the guard-house, her wound was found to be very slight, and she soon recovered, but her singular history and also her great beauty had made so deep an impression on a young lieutenant of the garrison (Kramer) that he determined to be her protector, and sent her to one of the most fashionable educational establishments in Paris. During the next few years Kramer was much tossed about by the war, but when, in 1918, he returned to Paris, he found Solange full grown woman, not only beautiful, but accomplished and spirited, with no more trace of intellect ual weakness or nervous fits. He mar ried her, and for several years the couple lived happily in Paris.
 Meanwhile, Investigations were made concerning the girl left in 1901 in tine Founding Hospital at Brest, and as these investigations were made by the Swedish Ambassador, and in a somewhat official manner, they attracted some at tention. Captain Kramer heard abou the affair, and sent 8 note to the am bassador, and, 8 month later on, tht ambassador came in state to bring Mime Kramer formal acknowledgment iron her father, the former Marshal Berna dotte, afterward King Charles XIV o Sweden. Captain Kramer and his wifi went immediately to Stockholm the, were ennobled, etc., and their son ha l just now been appointed attache to tn
 Swedish Legation in Paris,
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
The Ring Trick.


HOW RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN WAS OUTWITTED.
 A curious incident in connection with 8 ring occurred at Moscow during the reign of the Empress Catherine the Sec- ond. A rich nobleman, collector of precious stones, met in company stranger, who wore on his finger ring of great value and beauty. After con. versation as to it's worth, the nobleman offered him considerable sum for it, which the stranger at first refused, not wishing to part with it.
 At length, to evade the repeated i'm portunities of the nobleman, he declared he would not sell it, as the stones were not genuine. This declaration filled all the company with amazement. The nobleman desired to have the ring for few days, giving security for it, and then showed it to several jewellers, who declared the stones to be genuine, and of great value. He brought back the ring to it's owner, who put it with great indifference into his waistcoat pocket.
 The negotiations began afresh, and the nobleman offered sum which was near it's value. ''This ring" observed the stranger, 'sis token of friendship, but I am not rich enough to reject so large sum as you offer for it. Yet this high offer is the very reason for my not complying. How can you offer so much money for ring which the owner him. self confesses to be made up of false stones ?" The nobleman replied: eff your determination depends only on that, take at once the sum, and call upon the gentlemen here present to wit ness that I voluntarily pay it.
 The stranger took the money and gave the nobleman the ring, repeating the declaration that the stones were false, and it was still time to make the pnr- chase void. The ring was afterward found out to be as the seller stated. A false ring had been made exactly simi- lar to the genuine one. The affair was brought before court of law, but as the seller proved that during the whole business there was no question at all about genuine stones, and that the pur' chaser had expressly treated for ring which he was told was false, 8 judgment was pronounced in his favor.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
Clouds of Mosquitoes.
MEN WORKING WITH HEAVY SHEETS OVER
 THEIR HEADS.

THEIR HEADS.
 The other day group of 'longshore- men stood on the pier in Lewis, Del, waving their hats and handkerchiefs around their heads as though filled with enthusiasm awakened by some cause that was not then apparent. But when the passengers in the Old Dominion steamer landed they began waving hats and handkerchiefs vigorously. The cause of these demonstrations was 8 cloud of mosquitoes. At the railway station in Lewis there were fires of pennyroyal and other weeds burning in front of the windows to drive out the insects, and the passengers were glad to get into the smoke and enjoy mo- ment's immunity from the annoyance.
 At Rheoboth Station, on the Junction and Breakwater Railway, the musqui- toes were more numerous than in Lewis. The negroes in the peach orchards had their heads covered with old sheets, with holes cut through for their eyes. The men around the depot and the pas sengers in waiting had their heads cov- cred with mosquito nets like veils. It was impossible to purchase piece ot muequito netting in the neighborhood. While the stages were waiting man was stationed at the head of each horse to hold the nearly frantic animals. At Rheoboth Beach the mosquitoes were thicker than at the station. There were at the beginning of the week over four hundred guests at the Bright House, and on Friday not twenty-five remained. They had been driven away by the mosquitoes. Persons walking ln the street were nearly obscured by the clound of mosquitoes around them. By bringing the hands together 8 handful of mosquitoes could be caught at sin. gle sweep. The ladies' light dresses were almost black, so thickly were they covered. The hotel proprietors were so pestered with the insects that they seemed not to care whether their guests remained or not. Doubled nets on the windows and darkened rooms gave par tial relief, but the mosquitoes made their way everywhere. It was only by having negro over each person at the tables that guests could partake of thei1 meals.
 It is said that the winds and muggy weather brought them from the Soutf Jersey and Delaware swamps, and tha the pest will probably be ended with { strong wind from the ocean. Sallor' say that they met the mosquitoes many miles out at sea-something they neve1 before experienced. Nearly all th' places along the coast were similarly infested, but none of them to the sam' extent as the northern part of Delaware
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
How to Conquer Balky Horse.

would prepare myself with 8 good strap-I want no whip; perhaps he has got 8 taste of that already, and he is still master. But some fine day when I was at peace with myself and all around I would hitch him to the buggy, turn ing his head to the village. He goes half the way we'll indeed then he be- gins to consider he has gone far enough in that direction and stops. step down; he expects me to use the whip. He is mistaken. As criminal I treat him on the silent system. push him back little out of the way. I show him the strap, putting it to his nose. I go to the off side and buckle it to his fore leg, close up to the breast, throwing the other end over his shoulder. Ithen raise his near foot and fix it with the hoof nearly touching his belly. This done, say to him, "Now, old chap, you stand there." I don't smoke, so I take packet, and, finding place where I can sit down and he see me, begin to read. This is something he did not bargain for, and the novelty of standing on three legs somewhat diverts his mind from the cause that stopped him. think this is the chief point to be gained, and the more humane. He now shows signs of wish to go, but that does not suit me at the time, as I have yet to look over "John Caldigate. When the strap is taken off I show it to him, caress him little, and we move on with out irritation. The strap will now become part of the harness for g month or two, till at last the sight of ii will act as 8 talisman.-Correspoade'ac
 Tor onto Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
PLAYING WITH FIRE.

Idly she stirred the ashes at her feet, The burnt-out embers of hy-gone day, Thinking how bright that fire had burned
 what heat
 Glowed once where now she found all cold
 and gray. Then idly still, scarce knowing what she did, Famed the pale ashes with her gentle
 breath, tr Nor thought of fire within the embers hid, Nor dreamed of life where all lay cold as
 death. Sudden, a light, where all before was dark, Shone in her dazzling eyes and dimmed her
 sight tongue of flame that, kindled from some
 spark
 Undreamed of, made monday of the night. She stood one moment stunned, then in amaze She fled, for all her world was in a blaze!
 EDMUND YATES.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10

A GIRL at Hopkington, Vt., was 8 cripple from her birth until lately. The story of her cure, as her family tell it, is that, while at dinner, deadly pallor and an expression of agony were ob. served upon her face, and she com- plained of sudden and terrible pain in her diseased leg simultaneously with the appearance of strange, shadowy form by her side. From that hour she began to recover, and she is now com. paratively well,
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10

the bloodhound Caroline standing in the field, with the wild colts careering toward her, only, as one in the picture shows, to lay the trustful head against her shoulder. These pictures brought great prices. Caroline-Carrie, Deers- field is yours.'
 "And you-you dear, dear Joe ?" It was Carrie who stammered now.
 "I am yours too. My love, my queen, my darling !'
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10

THE FRENCH CHAMBER has been lately called upon to consider the question of the abolition of an old law passed more than sixty years ago, and now entirely unobserved, obliging all work to be suspended and all shops shut on Sum- day. To the mass the existence of such a law was unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10

AFTER THREE medical celebrities had gone from the bedside of the French General K, the General rang for his man servant "Well, Jacques, you showed those gentlemen out; what did they say ?" "Ah, General, they seemed to differ with each other; the big fat one said they must have little patience, and at the autopsy-whatever that may be-they would find out what the matter uos D
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10

Deacon Snowball reads the papers, and likes to discuss events. Being asked where he supposed the Zulus suffered most, he replied in de,fee of course,
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
Railroad Changes.
FROM the Davenport pemocrat


It IS quite likely that the Davenport &
Northwestern Railroad will go into the
hands of the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st.
Paul railroad company before many weeks
have passed. Parties now in the interest
Of that com pany are busily engaged 10 eff
forts to effect q settlement between the
trustee of Birch Il LakeD, who holds the
north &c miles of the d. 4 N. w. on an
execution issued by the Fayette County
District Court. and the ID. q n. w, 20. 1t
will be remembered that bed Tor the ID.
4 n. W. was graded north from Fayette
nearly to Cresco, distance of AZ miles;
and now but little work needs to be done
on that bed to make it ready for the iron
about $4,000 yards of grading will fix it
all right. The bed has been protected by
masses of brush and weeds which have
grown on it. and have shielded 1t from in
jury through washing rains. The Milwau-
kee & St.Paulifolks own the Subnla, Ackley
& Dakota and Dubuque Southwestern roads
and in possessing the d. u N. W., they
will get rid of a competitor, and, besides
have direct line between Davenport and
St. Paul through connection at Cresco.
| Should negotiations now pending prove
successful, our citizens will be well pleased.
OF course Davenport would prefer to have
the road remain independent, but the
owners of it are anxious to sell it-and If
it must be sold, why our business would
prefer a new company for its ownership to
any of those which do business here now.
Another railroad enterprise is being Sc
riously considered. The c., r. |. & P.
folks are anxious to make their Davenport
and Leavenworth line as attractive and
desirable for travellers as their main line
but that route between Muscatine aud
Wilton, with its heavy grade at the sum-
nit" and the switching at Wilton, are
hindrances 10 their plans. They are now
contemplating building line on the orig.
inal river line between Davenport and
Muscatine, which will enable them tc
avoid the Wilton delays, offer an easy
grade, and do away with southwestern
freight and passenger trains on the MAR
line between this city and Wilton. Be
sides, it viii! give the road access to the
Buffalo coal-felds, and be of advantage tt
the road in the matter of cheap fuel. L
will prove of great convenience to the twt
cities of Davenport aud Buffalo, and be q
splendid thing for Linwood Springs |
will not be long before evidences of tn,
determination of the g L. l. & p. Com
pany will be visible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
The Regatta.

On Tuesday the great regatta begins at
Keokuk, and as the Athletics will be req
resented in the pair cared contest and the
Sylvans in all the races, interest centres
on the result. The amateur oarsmen in
this vicinity, or more properly the Sylvans
have already made a name in their con-
tests and to-day the Moline club occupies
the proud position of champions of the
Upper Mississippi. In the coming re
gatta the noted Wah-Wah-Sums and
Shoe W ae- Gaze Mettes, two of the most
noted clubs in the country will enter, aud
should the Sylvans win as against them
the pennant will likely remain in this To-
cality, for few years at least. The Ath.
| letics of this city fully intended entering
| the races but were unable to get their four
cared in time for practice. The materia
in our home club is equal in muscle, per
haps. to either the Sylvans or Davenports
but the crew lacks practice. 1t is earnest
~ to be hoped that next years regattt
will find Rock Island fully represented
and we hope will bring honor to the club
and credit to the city they hail from. In
the meantime the Athletics should BE-
literally encouraged.
The Sylvan crews, also the Athletic
and large number of friends in Moline
and Rock Island, left for Keokuk on til,
Belle of Lacrosse, this morning, TIL,
Josephine leaves tomorrow and the RoI
Roy on Monday at 8 a. m, Will,
on the Is. Is, and 18th, the G. B, & @
will run q special early train, leaving hel,
at 5 a. m =, and reaching Keokuk at p
IN: the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The l4th battalion had drill at the
gun club park this afternoon.
-9S in the shade to-day, and lO4 10 the
sun at 10 o'clock this morning.
The picnic on Credit Island to-day,
was largely attended and one Of the plea
santest affairs of the season, 1t was held
under the auspices of Trinity Church,
AT the state fair to be held at Spring
field, commencing Sept. 90, premium o.
$400 will be given to the best drilled in
fantry military company; $500 TO second
best, 5000 to third sbest, 500 fer fourth
best, and $50 for fifth best.
Memphis dispatches express fears
that the negroes, in removing to Kansas
have taken or are taking with them in
fected baggage, from which pestilentia
fevers may be developed in that state. L
anything of the kind occurs, as is mos
likely, the people of Kansas will be able tt
appreciate the peculiar service rendered
them by the malignant phiIanthropisti
who have encouraged the exodus anC
exerted themselves to keep the blacks i,
the state. The enormous political asi
who fills the office Of governor has beer
particularly conspicuous in thisswork, anC
his labors should not pass without du,
acknowledgment. chicago Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
Special Invitation .

Call at our Drug Store and get trial
bottle of DR.. KINGS New DISCOVERY,
free of charge, if you are suffering with
a Cough. Cold. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay
Fever, Consumption. loss of voice, tickling
in the throat. or any affection of the
Throat or Lungs. This is the great
remedy that is causing SO much excite
ment by its many wonderful cures, curing
thousands of hopeless cases. Over one
million bottles of DR.. KINGS NEW DIS
CovERY have been used within the last
year, and have given perfect satisfaction
in every instance. We can unhesitatingly
say that this is really the only sure cure
for throat and lung affections, and can
cheerfully recommend it to all. Call and
get a. trial bottle free Of charge. or a regu.
lar size for $l.00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12

The Northwestern leaves for st. Paul
this evening.
The Clinton will be down tomorrow
morning at s o'clock.
The Rob Roy leaves for Keokuk on
Monday morning at o'clock. Fare for
round trip 1926.
The Alex. Mitchell leaves for St. Paul on
Monday the 18th, at p IN.
The river is still rising at all points
above.
The Josephine will arrive down to-mor-
row and leave at o'clock p. m., taking
passengers for the Keokuk regatta Fare
for the round trip 1925.
The Minnesota passed down with raft
to-day.
The Tlber passed down with raft.
The Josie passed up. also the Dexter.
The Belle of La Crosse went down to-
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
as follows

The committee on equalization at Its
meeting on Thursday, practically agreed
to leave the assessment unchanged, and
expressed its appreciation of the ASSESS
ment as the most just in years. The
committee really took no definite action,
that is no positive agreement was reached
as to the course the committee would pur-
sue, but enough is known to warrant the
statement that no material change is con.
templated in the assessment just com
pleted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12

Ii ever there was SPECIFIC for the cure
of all malarial diseases, such as are pro-
duced bp swamp poison, like Intermittent,
or Chills and Fever, Dumb Chills and En-
larged Spleen, it is certainly DR.. f. Will
hoft's Anti-Periodic or Fever and Ague
Tonic. From its composition, which ac-
companies each bottle, it may be seen that
it contains no dangerous drug; and that in
these it never fails, as guaranteed by its
proprietors, Wheelock. Finlay & Co., New
Orleans, La. For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
Religious,

CENTRAL Presbyterian HURCH-The
pastor, Rev. DR., Westwood, will preach at
l0:45 a. M, and 7:45 p. N. r All cordially
invited.
In the First Baptist church, the Rev.
0. w, Van Osdel, pastor, will take for his
subject, at l0:45 a. w., Gather Out the
Stones" His topic at 7:45 p. m. will be
The New Name" Bible school at 6: 80
a. u An entertaining meeting for young
people will be held on Monday evening.
General prayer meeting On Wednesday
evening.
There will be services 10 the United
Presbyterian church, at 1915 u. N. and
7:45 D. M, the Rev. j. A. Reynolds, pas.
tor, officiating.
The Rev. DR.. Barris will officiate IN
Trinity church at 10:45 a u. Sunday
school at 9:I5 a. IN.
The Rev. j. r. Miller, pastor, will preach
in the Broadway church at l0:45 a. m. and
7:45 p. N.
The Rev, J. r. Miller will preach in the
German Presbyterian church at 3 p. IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
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 81 and upwards
per day. European Plan. Elevator,
Restaurant supplies with the best Horse
Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to al
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, 1879-07-12
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
Doo1ey's Yeast Powder

We believe to be healthful and nutri-
tious baking powder, combining both ex
celleuce and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems
buckwheat cakes. etc, that our folks have
ever used: aud 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
u the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
Ruck,en.s Arnica salve .

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and oil kinds of Skin Eruptions. Thi
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Prize rs Cents per box. For sale by G
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12

DIAMOND. The best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless imita.
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prepared only by DR.. A. t. EyoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
5000, New York City. Sold by all Drug.
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12

There is no doubt in our mind, after Pc
rusing the testimonials, and investigating
the merits of PUTNAM's hot forged and
hapmer-pointed horse shoe nails, which
are guaranteed not to split and silver in
driving, that they are superior to others,
consequently are indispensable in every
blacksmiths forge throughout the length
and breadth of the land. Owners of horses
should insist upon having them used in
shoelne in preference to cold rolled iron
cut nails, which lame horses The Put.
nam nail is the cheapest and best horse
shoe nail. and you get from $50 to SOC
nails more in box than Of any other
mako.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 2s0 pages, clctn
and gilt binding, 80 cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
G17 St. Charles Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-12
White Butter in Summer.

The cause of butter becoming lighter
colored in summer, is the change in the
feed when the pastures begin to dry up.
The best farmers use Wells, Richardson 4
Co.'S Perfected Butter Color as soon as
needed to keep up. the June standard OF
color. Sold by druggists.