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The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

The Philadelphia Record declares that
''whilc the sunflowcr and the lily have
their enthusiastic admirers and advo-
Gates, the laurel is gaining ground as the
most appropriate American national
flower. If a vote should be taken it is
probable that the laurel would have ma
jority over all floral competitors.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

Over 10000 French people have been
induced to emigrate to the Argentine
Republic, and about the same number
would be awfuly glad to get back to
France again.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12
Fighting the Locust Pest.

The pest of locusts has been fought
vigorously and successfully in Cyprus
by gathering the eggs and catching the
developed insects in systems of screens.
The number of eggs collected increased
from thirty-seven and one-half tons in
1S79to 236 tons in 1880, aud 1880 tons
in 1881. More than 5000 screens were
employed in 1882, and 195, 200, 900, 900
insects were destroyed.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

The state of anarchy in Hayti is pro-
ducing its natural results. Trade is
paralyzed and the lack of all security for
property is forcing all foreign merchants
out OF the country. Provisions arc as dear
as they were in the early mining days in
California, and the people arc in a bad
way, for they are without food or money.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

At present the exports of the United
States to Chill are not far from SO, ,O0O,-
600 per year, and our imports from that
busiest and most thriving of South Ameri-
can republics are little less than this
sum
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

1t the battle of Gettysburg the First
Corps OF the Union Army had 9S03 men
engaged and lost 6O24. OF the 6692
artillerymen engaged in that battle the
losses were only 2i2. Remember this in
the next war, adds the Detroit Free Press,
and don't be afraid of cannon.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

London Justice says that all the people
now living in the world, or about 1, ,40O,-
Ooo, 1000, could find standing room within
the limits of field ten miles square, and,
by aid of telephone, could be addressed
by single speaker.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

DR.. Felix l.. Oswald predicts in the
North AmericoR Rscie~ that the progress
of forest destruction will before long re
ducc a large area of our farm lands to
the necessity of artificial irrigation.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

The daily consumption of crude and
finished iron, of cheap dry goods and of
shop and mill products generally, is
growing with amazing rapidity in all the
Western and Southern States.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

English investments in Mexico seem to
be increasing with the regularity of
arithmetical progression. In 1886 they
reached two and half million sterling;
In 1887, five millions, and last year
nearly eleven millions.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

Oklahoma was an unsettled wilderness
but few weeks ago, yet it managed to
have the biggest Fourth of July accident
of the year.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12
NEGLEcTING HIS DUTY.

81 think the man in the moon must be
sick or lazy" said Johnny Traddles one
dark moonless night"
{ "Why, my boyf" asked his mother.
-Rasor.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

Canada will soon have an Independent
Atlantic cable to England, the S2,OO0,O0O
required having being nearly all sub
scribcd,
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

1t is proposed row in France to sub
stitute death by electricity for the guillo-
tine.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

The latest syndicate is one organized
to include all the glass works in the
country.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12
Che nfsklp Alessfngsr.
Published Weekly
AT
st m artinsville, L a.
BY
EASTlN Il BIENVENU.

Fifty millions more are added to New
York city's taxable property this year.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12
THE LADY IN IRONS.
BY FRANK BARTLETT,

INTON took the tickets as
the train was running into
the station; in hastily
snatclling up the change a
half sovereign slipped from
his fingers. 1t took us n
couple Of minutes to find it,
and then the train was lost.
The weekly messenger., 1889-10-12

form is found beside the dead man, and
you two are medical students, What is
the presumption! That you, seeing this
attractive young woman put into third
class carriage by n policeman at Steven
ham, get into the same carriage with her.
The young woman fascinates you and
excltes Your sympathy. On nearing
Choriey the policeman dozes, and one
OF you, intending possibly only to pro-
long his sleep, applies chlorofOrm. The
effect Is more serious than YOU expected.
and, while one saves the young lady,
the other remains with the policeman.
to use such means of restoring him to
lie as your practical experience sug-
gests. Well, upon my honor, such evi-
dence as that is bound to convict you.
and can scarcely hope to save YOU.
However, you had better let me see this
young woman at once. If we can prove
her guilt, your acquittal is assured"
Then you shall not see that Young
lady, cried Hinton, in q fierce fury.
III You think I'm going to get out of
tine difficulty by shifting nv respon-
sibility on to the shoulders of a woman.
you are in error"
linen You may prerare for twenty
years OF penal serHitude," said Kennett,
brutally.
In all probability we should have got
thepunishment Kennett prophesied, but
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
ADvlcs To nuTHERs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf 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 inn
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicisns in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
EupepsY.

This is what you ought to have. in fact
you must have it, to fully enjoy life
Thousands are searching for it daily. and
mourning because they find it not. Thou.
sands upon thousands of dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And We,
II may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to di
rectious and the use persisted in. will
bring you good digestion and oust the
demon dyspepsia and install instead eu-
pepsy. We recommend Electric Bitiers
for dyspepsia and all diseases of liver,
stomach and kidneys. Sold at 90 cents
and 81 per bottle, by Hartz & Bshnsen,
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
A SCRAP OF PAPER SAVES HER LIFE.

OF II.
1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap.
ping paper, but ii saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption
told by physicians that she was incurable
and could live only short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On 9
piece of wrapping paper she read of DR.
Kings New Discovery. and got aassmple
bottle; it helped her. she bought large
bottle. it helped her more. bought an.
other and grew better fast. continued its
use and is now strong, healthy. rosy
plump, weighing l40 pounds. For fur.
ther particulars send stamp to W. II
Cole, druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bot
ties of this wonderful discovery free a,
Hartz & Bshnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
PRICE. FIVE CENTS.
"a MAN

GEOGRAPHY WILL OBTAIN
VALUABLE INFORMATION A THIS MAP OF
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
Reculiar

In the combination, proportion. and pre-
paration Of it's ingredients. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla sccomplishes cures where other
preparations entirely fail. Peculiar in
its good name at home. which Is a
tower OF strength abroad" peculiar in
the phenomenal Gales il has attained,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most success
ful medicine for purifying the blood. Civ
ing strength. and creating an appetite.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

In the pursuit OF the goou things Of
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness ofworld.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
Of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and ali
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for sgue and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

You can send abroad for hams should
the Westphslis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

The pine trees in and around Townsville
have been and still are her most powerful
magnets. The medical profession are ON
record in this country and Europe as to the
healing qualities of soft southern breezes
when blown through forests of pines. Catch
ing and bearing on their wings, as they do,
the rich aroma Of these pines, they bring back
the flush of health to wasted cheeks and kim
die the eye again with hope.-Thomasville
IGa-l Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
BucKI.EN's ARNIcA sAI.vE

The best sslve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblsins
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. Il
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box. For sale bv Hsrtz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

Who OF us are wltnout trouble be the,
small or larger The blessings of healtl
are best appreciated when We are sicl
and in pain. A hacking cough. a severl
cold. or any throat or lung disease ar
very troublesome; but all OF these may b,
quickly and permanently cured by DIR
Bigelew's Cure. Safe and pleasant To-
children. Price 50 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
A Sensible Man.

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the thros,
and lungs. 1t is curing more cases OF
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
Group and all Throat and Lung Trobles
than any other medicine. The proprie'
tor has authorized any druggist to give
you a sample bottle free TO convince yo !
of the merit ot this great remedy. Large
bottles 50 cents and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

There are two kinds of headache lat
ursl and acquired.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

Passenger trains arrive and depart from Uuion
depot Peoria.
Accommodation train leaves Rock Island Gas
p. m. arrives st Peoria 2 so a. m Leaves Peoria
7:15 p. m. arrives al Rock Island :O5 a. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04
THE TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

OHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC Rail
~ way-Depot corner Fifth avenue and Thirt,
fret street, j. F Cook, agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

Many of the new apartment houses be
ing erected in London are fifteen Store.
high. The air at that height is fresh and
cool, ard it is said to be like living in the
country
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

A grocer in Jersey City has been con.
planned of TO the county board of health
for selling sunburned potatoes. The
complainant alleged that such potatoes
are poisonous.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-04

The jetty at Fort Stevens, Oregon. is
three miles long and wide enough for
four railroad tracks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
TEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-Emperor William of Germany arrived
in England. 80 Lord Mayor Sexton, of Dublin,
has written to Minister Lincoln rciterating his
charges that President Harrison's letter had
been tempered with. - II has been decided
that ex-Queen Natalie could only meet her son,
King Alexander, outside of Servia. - The
trial of Mrs. Maybrick for poisoning her husband
was continued in Liverpool. 80 Froude, the
historian, denied that lac had become Home
Ruler 49, General Boulanger in q manifesto
attributes his defeat to local ambitions.
Domestic.-The Pilgrim Monument at Ply
mouth, Mass, dedicated. - The Montana
Convention made rapid progress with the consa-
tuition. - President Harrison left Deer Park
and arrived in Washington. - Destructive
foods have occurred in Pennsylvania, Maryland
and Virginia. 80 The reclassifcations of mer-
chapdise by the Local Appraisers Conference have
been made public by the Treasury Department
City and Suburban.-The big dam above Plain.
field thought to be in a dangerous condition;
the owner tries in vain to repair it and open
its gates signals prepared to let the people know
IL il gives out - John L. Sullivan started
for Mississippi as a prisoner under the charge of
Deputy Sheriff Childs. - The executive com
mittee of the n. A. A. A. A. voted to disband,
and the clubs of the association were admitted as
members of the Amateur Athletic Union.
- The newsboys and bootblacks of the city
had their annual excursion given by
John H. Starin, and INDUCED in worse riot than
usual - Winners at Monmouth Park: Gregory,
Tenny, Onaway, Fitzjames, Zephyrus, TheodOsius.
- The Chamber of Commerce sent to the
Mayor the names of fifty prominent men for his
consideration in appointing the committees for the
Worlds Fair - Brooklyn defeated Louisville
in two baseball games. - Stocks dull and de-
pressed by short Sales closing strong at the con-
cessions.
The Weather. Forecast for to-day Slightly
warmer and partly cloudy, with light showers.
Temperature yesterday: Highest, 20 degrees;
lowest, 20 average. IS 12.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
PERSONAL.

"The Baltimore American edtorlally declares that
Mr. Robert CARROTS restoration to health Is now
assured lie attends TO his large correspondence and
on his return this fall Baltimore Will resume active
business life and take personal charge Of his large
terprises.
grand reunion Of students, teachers and friends
of Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, IS called for
June IS. 1890, at which Grafton VIII be made by
the Rev. DR.. Edward Everett. Halo.
When Mr. Andrew Clark entered London Hospital
an assistant he In poor health. &" Poor Scotch
beggar," said of the faculty q let him have a
place: he cannot possibly live more than six MONTHS
lie Is now after these many years Of eminent service,
Sir Andrew Clark perhaps the most famous physician
In England.
During the shah's visit 10 Earl Brownlow he was
shown the mysteries Of Edsons photograph by Colo
mel Gouraud. Colonel Gouraud made little speech
TO the SHAH saying that his Imperial Majesty would
prolOng his travels to America, he would be afforded
as splendid and hearty a welcome there as had been
extended 10 him in this the great mother country.
All this translated to the Shah by Prince Malcolm
Khan, and Indented upon the phonogaph. Then the
speech wound of pronounced I'm Persian by the
Prince, whereat the Shah smOte his palms together
and cried "Oh, OH and Wonderful Anxious
for more his Imperial Majesty babe the poet OF the
suite rcclte verses from the great Persian poet
Hanz into the receiver. Out came in due course
from the phonograph the verses of Hahz, with the
information Of the speaker, which caused the Shah
anew to clap his hands and express the utmost
prise. one thing led TO another He spoke into the
Instrument himself, Prince Albert Victor did the
and Lady BfOwnlOw followed. Then the Duke of
Abercorn said something, there was laughing crying
and whstllng. and, finally the band played tune
at H. all Of which In due succession afterwarl
reeed OF 10 the astonlshment of the Shah and his
suite. A pause ensuod, and his Imperial Majesty
laid HIS hand upon the machine, and Prince Malcolm
Khan, speaking for his Sovereign, said The Shah
would Ike IA have that instrument, or one like IT.
II + his said Colonel G0uraud. Butt said the
Prince. he knows II Is a one, and the only one
you have of iIs kind In Europe" IAN the same i is
his Imperial Majesys, as though there many
MORE said tho astute and courtly American "Then
the Shah will take IL at Teheran and no would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
A WEDDING.

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Mead on ths
Peasantville Road at Sing Sing yesterday Miss Emily
Montague Mead their daughter, married 10 Richard
Deming. The ceremony took place in the parloS,
which were profusely decorated with flowers and
plants. The bride and bridegroom stood under
canopy of smilax and evergreens. Miss Gertrude
Mead sister of the BRIDE her bridesmaid, and the
best man was Robert Mazet of New-YOrk Ths
BRIDES brothers, Gabriel Mead and Robert c. Mead,
r., were the ushers. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev George ". Ferguson. rector OF TRINITY
Chapel, Sing Sing. Mr. DemMg IS the assistant 10 no
president OF the Providence and stonngton steamship
Company and tho New York, Providence and Boston
Railroad Company -,
Among the guests present were DR.. and MIS-.
Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Larkln. Mrs. and MISS
Ferguson, Miss Van COrtlandt and j. ;. Van Corr,
landt of Croton; Miss Susie Randall. daughter o.
Samuel J. Randall Miss Virginia Hyatt, Walter !.
Barlon and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dcmng, OF Pro'F
denre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
CANDIDATES FOR WEST POINT.

Twelve candidates for the vacancy At West POM
In tho XIIth Congress District, represented by hos
well p. Flower, were examined by Colonel +. T. No-
lum, in the Army Building yesterday. as TO their
physical fitness for the place Thre of the applicants
were rejected, and the others will go 10 West foln'
TO be rc-examned II they succeed In passing the eN
amnations which will be held at Columbia College,
on August and 8. The physical EXAMINATIONS WI"
continue to-day ond tomorrow The other eA ah ,
tons will he conducted by Professor j. HoWsu "a.
Amrnge, General Fitz John Porter. ComnlIssv1rss
Allen, Asssmblyman Blumenthal and PAU Dana. 10
physical examination Is simply preliminary ohei ~
prevent the candidates from unnecessary uS"PP""'
ment at West Point =, y. con.
An examination Of candidates IN The ISL ~ Cs,s
sional District was held at the Long lslann W.
Courthouse yesterday. The examiners , svdncv F.
Rawson of Richmond County, and Jurge 1900
OF Queens County Nineteen young men pr ~ rJ
themselves. The result OF the EXAMINATION was
made public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
TO BE WELCOMED AT THE MAINE BOUNDARY.
4 WAGNER MATLNEE AND ALISZT CONCER1
ANTON sr1p1,s ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMMES FoB
rr,,s ,rrp,roox AVN rvFNuNG,

THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
Thu elements have been unkind to music-lovers this
week and excellent programmes prepared by Anton
sedl for his orchestral work at Brighton Beach Mlsd
Hall have been enjoyed only by those dimnutivs
groups Of people who have dared even the incemence
of wretched weather 20 hear the finished work OF MI
sedls band Many Of the pieces chosen for presenta
ton this week are new TO the patrons at Brighton
Beach, and It unfortunate that the desire to attend
the concerts has been baled by all disagreeable sorts
of wind and weather The most catholic taste has
been displayed by Sedl In the arrangement OF tho
programmes and selections for lovers Of the various
schools from the Italian the Wagnerian and from
Meverbeer to List have been introduced with careful
judgment.
Continuing tho series OF highly acceptable enter
tainments prepared for each Friday afternoon and
evening special concerts, presenting In the after,
noon a charming array of Wagner's music and in the
evening tudcous selection from LISTS characteristic
compositions are announced for to-day.
At the Wagner matinee choice excerpts from
Warner,s "Rlenzi,s "Tannhaeusero and Lohengrn'
are to be presented, and the beauty OF the pieces
ought to attract large audience If the skies are al
all favorable. This is the matinee programme;
Rienzi-Overtura, Prayer, Warriors March.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Grand Bacchanala paris ver
SION, Festival March.
Lohengrin-Prelude, Elsa Entering the Cathedral.
Wedding Music and Bridal Chorus.
Seven pieces make up the prog ANNE for thu
Grand List Night two Of them being selections
on the piano by Mr. A. Victor Benham, who Is about
to depart for Europe. where he will play al the srani
concerts 10 be given at the Paris Exhibition, at the
Philharmonic concerts in London and Berlin and tho
celebrated Richter concerts. Mr. Benham VIII pay
the Hungarian Fanasa' and ne second r hm1p
include three symphonic poems, Les PreiudeS Inc
Battle of the Huns" E. Die Hunnenschlscht) ana
Tassor; the second Polonaise' and the Thru
Rhapsodyp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
,,opp currpREy MADE HAPPY.

banpy marty OF children started for Clarence, ~ is
n, The West shore Railroad last night TO be the guess
Of the people of that town There
tbirtvave little ones in the party, and IL Is in'efes
10 note the fact that most Of the hosts are oefmah
we'll as q majority OF the children, Inc nan'' snrr
,.aIos.s are . The Rev f. Schaad c. Roth. l.. Sehufr
q Uelwic NJ Long Thomas Wall. G. sehurr J. b'nss'
n Fisher L. Long, J. O. Kicker. NJ. 0echer' ~, ~.
chafee. Mr. weinsughe. A ]. Miller. Irving Mnsf w.
A. johnson and Albert Boil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
like to go. some one to go with him to work TT fur

like 10 get one TO go with him to work IT," fur
thor interpreted tho Prince
King Alexander, OF servia says London Times"
writer is not yet thirteen years old but he is Pre-
cocously developed and looks English boys do at
fifteen or sixteen 1t seems but short while ago
that he was being photographed In sailors dress
and nlckerbockcrs but now. in his coloneps uniform
he stands as tall the three Regents and has acquired
good deal Of sef-possession. He has bright features
hut not an INTELLECTUAL face His forehead Is low, and
LITTLE OF IL would De Il he did not his hair
cIose-cropped. He has large soft eyes and quick
pleasing smile: but a physognOmist would say that
The mouth and showed ndecision Of character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-02
cArr1ous NoRTHwEsTERN sTATEsMEN.

From The st. Paul Pioneer Prcss.
II would be pleasant doubtless, for the student or
notcaI science 10 be able to note from personal OBJ
seryaion the results of liberal experiments In con.
stit,tion-malng just It Is great gain to medical
Science 10 observe the workings OF different medicines
,Ipon the human frame. Bat the process IS Tar
pieasanter the observer than 10 the subject These
new CommOnwcalths OF ours, pioneered though they
have been by handy and daring mon, free as they are
from the fetters of CUSTOM and impatient OF leading
strings as OF nothing else yet hesltant as the
Oldest when they the serious business of setting
up the foundations OF Government