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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02
Brief Snake Stories.

Price Bywood, of smithville, Ga,
found a vicious little RATHER in head Of
cabbage lie was cutting.
At Greenwood Ga, Coke Talmaags
a train hand, killed rattlesnake seven
feet long with ten rattles.
Miss Sue Blakely, of Warren county,
Penn, killed two rattlesnakes On hex
wedding day just for luck. and her
friend, Mrs. Wesley Cameron, Of Ca,-
ion county, killed last summer seven-
teen rattlesnakes, five copperheads, and
three black snakes.
Joe Thompson, of Orlando, Fla, teTls
of a coach whip snake that danced back
and forth before him to get good posi-
ton in which to strike, but which h
shot and killed before it had the chance.
He says it measured thirteen feet tive
inches in length, and was four inches
across the head.
A smart farmer of Annsville, n. T.,
jumped from his wagon, picked up .
RATHER and threw it into the wagon box,
then struck it with whip to make il he
still. He was full of whisky, 90 The
bite didn't kill him, but he is not YET
out of danger. The snake had nine rat
ties.
A s25o0 horse belonging to Hiram
Blake, of Blount county, Ala, vhi's
dasturing, was bitten in the nose BY .
RATHER. The animal jumped, threw o.
the snake, and instead Of running away
attacked the reptile. Before it brushes
the head it was bitten five times. Ths
snake was nine feet long, and had nine
teen rattles. 1t was the largest ever seen
in that region. The horse died
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

The Berlin B0rsen- Courier states that
a geometer of Laibach, Austria, has
offered himself to Pasteur as subject on
whom 10 experiment with cholera inocu-
lat;on. The would be martyr to science
make, the following conditions; Travel
ing expenses for himself, wife and
daughter to Paris; expenses of months
sojourn there previous to the inocula-
ton; in case of an attack Of cholera,
treatment by physicians Of note; in case
of recovery, free passage to Laibach; in
case of death, suitable provision for his
wife and daughter.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

Their stings felt like hot irons had
on an old pair of oil-skin drawers and
they tore those to strings.
II had . good grip on my line and
wasn't Eve seconds rising to the sunwale
of the boat; and as rose / kicked and
struck at the creatures as hard Is I could.
you may he sure.
"Dick Bannost and the Cuban, Mar.
t.ni, were in the boat They saw the
fracas and pulled me in as soon as I
reached the surface. / was stranglnp
and swapping for breath, and for some
minutes was quite unable to ltter
word. l felt numb from head 10 foot.
"They took me aboard the sloop, and,
on removing my clothing, counted lp
more than forty cuts and scratches Of
all lengths and depths, from little abras-
ures OF the skin to wounds six inches
long which had to be sewed up. Ny
legs and arms Jared the worst; but lhsd
two or three scratches on my face.
"The next day l was so sore and stiff
all over that 1 could barely stir. Even
after we got back to Key West, could
walk only with great pain for several
days. l believe those stingarees hsd
come near paralyzing me.
1--WE brought back a good fare Of coral
and the steamer that brought me North
the following week took also to New
York a consignment of these articles,
together with sea-fans, sharks jaws,
gulls' eggs, hawks,bill turtles and sea
eggs. The most of it went, was told,
to some college museum; but q good
deal of this sort of thing is sold every
season at the seaside resorts. HsutA's
COmpan ion.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

A newly organized political party in
Japan has for its programme; The reduc-
tion of the land tax, the abolition of
Capitalization In the administration, the
introduction of the volunteer system
into the army, and the revision of the
existing treaties, with the view of put.
ting Japan on equal footing with other
powers in international intercourse.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

The last summer was the wettest that
England has experienced since 1879 and
the coolest since 1860. In most parts of
the country the sun did not shine more
than an average of four to four and a
half hours a day. In Scotland the daily
average was about five hours.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

Until three years ago it is said that
Mexico was free from mosquitoes. If
this is true, says the Allan ia Constitution
it is very interesting fact. Mosquitoes
are common in much colder countries
than Mexico. Where do they come from,
and what are the conditions that breed
themi
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02
Che Deeklp Hlessen9er
Published Weekly
AT
st M artinsville, L a.
BY
EASTlN a. BIENVENU.

More than half the population Of Paris
apply for gratuitous medical Attendance,
and half the burials are at the public
expense.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

According to the statistics published
by the Minister of the Interior the total
number of cases of cholera during the
last epidemic in the CHILEAN republic
were 26, S7s, of which 10, 3sS died. The
government expended the sum of $685.
663. 80 for combating the disease.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

Sergeant Kendall, of the British Army,
can exhibit forty eight different wounds
received in the line of duty. A bursting
shell inflicted twelve of the wounds at
one time and one bullet left three scars.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

Anxious lMother-"IIas MIR. Bashful
proposed We ~ Daughter-''Not ex-
actly: but last evening. when was noid,
ing little Dick in my lap, MI: Basniul
went to the piano and sang: Would l
Were q Boy Again. '"-PhNade!ph'o
Record.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

An effort will be made in the Vermont
Legislature at the present session to
adopt more effectual and satisfactory
eommon-school system.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-02-02

The corn crop of the present season is
the first in nine years that is proportion
nte to TIE increase of population in this
cOuntry
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
PAVEMENT PROPOSALS.
The Council Receives a Variety of
Them.
Definite Action to be Taken at the
Nexr Meeting---TheB Bids.

As was expected, the most important
feature of last nights council meeting.
and one too that was very promptly dis
posed OF as far as that meeting was con.
cerned. was the reception of bids for the
paving of Second avenue with vitrified
brick, between Twentieth and Fourteenth
streets. Seven proposals were offered;
as many contractors were present from
different pl aces, not any of them very far
from Rock Island and all had samples of
their material on hand; so that the city
had a pile at the outset, large enough
to pave several feet as a sample.
The bids will be seen by reference to
the official record of the council proceed
ings in another part of this paper, aud it
is gratifying to note that our pioneer
local contracting firm of Atkinson &
OlOf have made their bid one that the
committee TO whom the entire matter was
referred, cannot help but view with
great cons Iteration. The ARGUS is In
favor of patronizing and encouraging
local industries wherever possible, and the
home enterprise should not be overlooked
in this case. especially where the figures
are such as warrant it if nothing else. and
the guarantee as good as any.
There is no purpose, however, to in
fuence the committee beyond its own
best Judgment of what is right in the
premises. nor are there any fears
but what it will do its du>
ty well, But opportunity should
never be lost to properly recognize an
established home industry. Meanwhile
there is much satisfaction in the knowl-
edge of the fact that the paving is to be
done. and the property holders say the
sooner it Is done the better. Let it be
pushed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
BRIEFLETS.

| A good mich cow for sale at 104
| Thirteenth street.
Hugh A. j. Mcdonald and bride re-
turned to the city yesterday.
The Rodman Rifles gave a fine drill or
Market square last evening.
Extra supply of home made candy and
ice cream at the q. P. socisble tonight
Miss Maggie Murphy has gone to Bell
fontaine, Ohio, to spend her summer va
| cation.
DIR. J. W. Stewart and wife start in the
morning for Pennsylvania to spend the
| summer.
First quality, full length mosquito net
ting % cents piece, cents yard q,
McCabe Bros.
Messrs. j. r. Mills and Frank Mixter
have returned from a successful fishing
trip to Geneva Lake, Wis.
The Christian church desires 20 hereby
publicly thank those who kindly assisted
in the concert of June IS.
No charge to see the young ladies in
their chocolate drill tonight at the
United Presbyterian church.
The grandest assortment of pure silk
lace mitts in the country at 8, II, IA and
Is cents pair at McCabe Bros.
Cheap loans by the Rock Island
Building association. Tuesday evening,
June 10. E. Fl. Guyer. Secretary.
Mr. ]. w. WEIGH and son, Harry, leave
tomorrow morning for Honesdale, Pa.
to spend several weeks with Mr. WEIGHS
parents.
For sale-Harper house barn on Y. M.
| G. A. lot to be moved at once by pur-
chaser, to make room for new building.
II. j. Lowrey.
Mrs. ]. R. Reed, who has been paying
an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. T. h.
Thomas. left last evening with her chill
dren for her home at Lincoln, Neb.
Friends of the United Presbyterian
church are invited to q special sale of
fancy needle work at the sociable this
evening, Third avenue and Fourteeth
street.
Positively ridiculous, is what is said of
the low prices McCabe Bros. are Offering
fancy ribbons at this week. No. 18 at
81 cents; No. 40 at 81 cents. so long as
they last.
The gratifying information was re.
ceiYed by the Rock Island A. o. U. w.
last night that of the great number that
penshed at Jamestown, only one was q
member of the order.
The family Of the late p. 81. Egan
desire to express their gratitude to the
engineers, to the Woodmen society and
to all friends who aided them in the houI
| of their recent affection.
Mr.. Robert Champion. ST.. is very i'll
at his home at Milan. and his life ia al.
most despaired Of. The venerable gen,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
KatherPOor stock.

The new open cars recently received by
the Holmes syndicate are not such beau
ties when it comes to practical usage,
as they appear when viewed from dis
lance. They are not only without finish
but are so frail in general construction
and so clumsy on the track that Supt.
Schnitger will doubtless have trouble in
using them 1T all. Though the size OF an
ordinary one horse car, it is as much as
two horses or mules can do to pull them
and they culver and shake like ship in
q storm. M. Holmes probably did not
see them before they were shipped or
they would not have come at all. The
company that made them should either
take them back or put them in shape that
they can be used.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.

A Branch Organized in Rock Island
| Last Night--.Onicers EIected---The
Objects.
Quite large number of citizens were
present at the meeting in the Rock Island
Citizens Improvement association rooms
at Harper's theatre building last evening
for the purpose of organizing Rock
Island branch of the Illinois Humane
Society. Mr.. C. S. Hubbard, state
agent for the society, stated the object of
the meeting and proposed the selection of
secretary. MIR. T. J. Medill. Jr.. was
called upon to act temporarily, and Mr..
Hubbard then presented an outline of the
work accomplished by the society and
read list Of bylaws. which upon mo-
ton of MIR. VIM. jackson and DR.. Paul,
were adopted. The most important of
these set forth that:
The object Of the society shall be the
prevention of cruelty and the promotion
of human public sentiment.
This society to be known as the Rock
Island Branch of the Illinois Humane
Society,"" shall consist of life and branch
members. Any member may become life
member by paying the sum of $25 and
branch member by paying 50 or more.
Children may become members on such
terms as the board may decide.
The society has authority to appoint
special agents and to compensate them
and to comp ensate the secretary in any
manner necessary for the carrying out of
the objects of the branch, and the secre-
tary shall make annual reports to the
parent society at Chicago.
Officers were elected as follows:
President jackson.
Vices pres dent-H. Kingsbury
Secretary--Howard Wells.
Treasurer Nader
Directors-S. S. Kemble. 81. d. Fol-
som, ]. N. Hardy, DR.. G. Truesdale and
DR.. W. A. Paul.
President jackson in assuming the
chair. addressed the meeting briefly, ex.
pressing his qualification that the citizens
had taken such an interest in the Humane
society, and stated his belief that the
movement was one that would
have wholesome effect. 1t was
one that had been needed in Rock Island
and he felt confident that it would not
only be productive of the best results and
the accompl shment of the laudable aims
outlined in the bylaws, but that it
would meet with the endorsement and
cooperation of all our citizens.
The society will at once take steps to
carry out its purposes, and that it will
succeed is the hope of all who believe in
the suppression Of cruelty of whatsoever
kind. and the promotion of the cause of
humanity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
The Car,Driver's Lot.

One frequently wonders, says an ex-
change, that street car drivers can keep
their tempers 80 well as they do and be
affable under the most exasperating cir
cumstances' A man or woman Ewho is
ordinarily reasonable enough becomes a
crank the moment they hail street car,
and remain SO until they have left it be-
hind them. Will some gentleman learned
in such matters come forward and tell
why this isl Why cannot man be q
man and woman woman on the street
car as well as on the pavement.
These questions would seem to espe-
ciallY present themselves when people
are waiting for Car and are admonished
by the driver that they must go to the
other crossing, and when look of scorn
and resentment is cast upon the driver
who is trying to do his duty in obeyina
the company's rules.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18

tlemsn is in his ninety year and is
the father of Mr.. R. Champion. OF this
city.
Every one interested in having laundry
work done up in fine style and prompt,
will surely. without fail, bring their bun.
dies to us. No extra charges for time
work. The Rock Island Steam Laundry.
Third avenue, Tegeler's block.
The ladies as general thing know that
we are doing elegant laundry work of all
kinds. We appreciate their liberal pat
ronage and are greatly obliged to them.
Come again ladies. The Rock Island
Steam Laundry, Tege block. Third
avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
Well Dressed

/ once heard mother who had been crit
cised for her personal vanity by somewhat
gossipy neighbor say that she made it duty
and pleasure to keep well dressed, for she
was likely at any hour to be called upon to
entertain friends whose good opinion was of
such consequence that she could not afford to
run the risk of having them find her in any
but neat and presentable attire The friends
were her husband and children; she was fully
Compensated for her care in this direction by
their approval and appreciation. To be
well dressed" was not to her mind an admis-
sion of extravaganza. Good taste and good
planning often stand in place of dollars and
cents, and the lady in question was able to
dress well on half the cost of her neighbours
wardrobe Laws of Life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
AT AUGUSTANA.
What was Done at the Swedish Syn
Cd Yesterday and this Merning-
The Svndical Paper.

The fourth member of the Augustana
board was chosen in the Swedish Luth.
eran Synod late yesterday afternoon. He
is Rev. Haterius, of Galesburg. The
greater part of the afternoon. as well as a
large portion of the session this morn
ing, was devoted to the discussion of the
official synodical paper. Augustanna. 1t
was strongly urged to enlarge the size and
type very materially. but it was finally
decided to simply increase the lsize to
eight pages. and to fix the price at ST.. so
per year.
The matter of fixing upon the editor
occupied considerable time. Dr. Has,
selquist has been editor>in-chief ever
Since the paper was founded, but
he declined to serve further in this re-
sponsible position, though he is willing
to remain on the staff as associate edi-
tor, and to contribute to the paper.
Rev. Norelius, of California, was finally
chosen editor, and DR.. A. r. Cerviue was
elected associate editor, at a salary of
$500 year.
Further examination and discussion
of the financial report of Augustana
college fixed the actual Indebtedness of
that Institution at from $50, 900 to $40, =
600.
THE ORDINATION
of the twenly>three candidates for the
ministry took place at the Swedish Luth-
eran church, Moline, Sunday afternoon.
The church was beautifully decorated.
On the altar was placed handsomely
made cross of white flowers. At half
past one. says the Moline Republican.
crowds of people we're gathered about the
church waiting for the doors to be
opened. At 8 o'clock sharp the candi-
dates came marching in. The Rev. Prof.
Hasselquist, D. D.. delivered the ordina
ton sermon in. Swedish and Prof. R. F.
Weidner. D. D.. in English. DR.. Hassel-
4uist spoke of the necessity of faith. He
exhorted the candidates to preach the
gospel. thereby forgetting their own per
sonality. At last he said: May you
always make the prayer of the malefactor
your own; Lord think of mer" After
the sermon by DR.. HasselquIst, the choir
sang song appropriate to the occasion.
Then the secretary of the synod an
nounced the names of the different candi
dates and the congregations to which
they were called. The president of the
synod, assisted by forty-twe of the older
ministers of the synod, performed the
ordination.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
THE BLOWERS, BLOW OUT.
The Annual Picnic ofthe Rock Island
Glass Workers Yesterday.

The Annual Picnic or the Rock Island
Glass Workers Yesterday.
Every year after the fires 60 out and
the glass cutters figure up the total out.
put Of the last blow, the employees of the
glass works from the boys employed as
snappers and roller carriers, and all Other
employes-blowers, gatherers, fiatteners,
packers, cutters and others at work about
the works have made it point to enjoy
social gathering before departing for a
vacation. This years picnic in point OF
amusements. refreshments and general
good time was the best of the series
which has followed year after year since
the establishment of the factory in this
city. The committee on refreshments,
unlike stag picnics. did not provide one
loaf of bread and many cases of soda
water, but made more than an equal
division. giving the solid refreshments
the preference.
The first on the programme was a game
OF ball between the blowers and snap
pers. The urchins were too much for the
larger ones. The score was 90 to 90.
The defeated nine presented their oppo.
nents with bottle of soda water and a
ham sandwich. Running races formed
another amusement, the number of races
showing there was interest in this sport j..
only one race was on the original pro.
gramme. but the first race was so excit-
ing 1t caused other contests. Ferdinand
DeJeans and Louis Zeigler made run of
1876 yards for a purse of $40. Zeigler WIN
ming by three. feet. Brooks Terry and
John Dean were contestants in a running
race of 100 yards, Dean winning easily
This kind of sport closed with a race be-
tween Finney Doyle and P. Meyer Mr..
Meyers was good runner, but he had no
business with the old short stop of the
base ball club.
Quot pitching was one of the principal
amusements. There were many games
during the day; to name all who took part
would take in the names of one half
the picnicers. Samuel Broomhall was
the winner of every game. and was only
defeated during series of three games
for the championship by Tom Grant-who
is noted for his skill-by one point. The
friends of Mr. Broomhall claim that he
had been playing with every conner, and
was too tired to do himself Justice in
contest with one who was about his
equal in the game.
The center of interest was in the last
game of ball. At times the excitement
was at fever heat. This game was be-
tween the men employees of the factory,
The kids were not in this game. Albert
Owens and Samuel Webb were Sc
lected captains of the respective mines.
To say there was fun would not tell the
story. The playing was good, as can be
seen by the score. Every man who made
run was awarded with bottle of soda
water. This acted as a stimulant for
the players to reach the home plate. The
Webb nine were the winners by a score
of 10 to II.
The men look forward to an early fire
in the factory, and hope the picnic of
1890 will be as enjoyable as that of this
year.
The refreshments, both drinkable and
eatable, were in abundance, and free to
all
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
Police Points.

John Grotegut was fined So and costs
this morning by Magistrate Wivill for be-
ing drunk and disorderly.
Jack Lannan and John Thomas, the
men who acted as pirates on the river
Saturday and robbed Arthur Herwig,
were taken before Magistrate Wivill yes,
day and their bonds fixed respectively at
$500 and $500. Both were sent to jail
in default.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
The Work started.

Yesterday afternoon the building com
mittee of the Y. M. G. A. awarded the
contract for erecting the foundation walls
of the new building at the corner of Nine.
teenth street and Third avenue to Larkin
& Stephens for S2,637. The work will
be commenced at once and the building
pushed to completion as rapidly as posi-
bile
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
A Dainty Preseut-

Mrs. August Belmont has the finest collec
ton of sapphires in this country, though Mrs.
William Aston is credited with possessing the
finest single one. When one of the younger
Astors was married a dainty present was
given her by her uncle. 1t was her wedding
slippers; they were of white satin, elaborate
ly seeded with pearls, put in white satin
box, on the inside of which in pale colors
were ''lady's slippers" and ON the outside
china asters. The sentiment was really very
pretty, and the work was most artistically
done.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
A Successful Veterinary surgeon.

DIR. Rutherford, " s., is still practice
ing veterinary medicine in this city. By
close attention to business and giving
general satisfaction, he has worked ND a
large practice. Having graduated in the
Ontario veterinary, and being thoroughly
posted in veterinary anatomy. he per-
forms all surgical operations in a surgi-
cal and scientific manner and gives a
candid opinion in every case, free of
charge. Residence, Commercial hotel.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18

The Mary Morton, Capt. Cubberly, will
be up this evening.
The st. Paul, Capt. Wood. went north
this morning.
The Pitt iburg, Capt Killeen. ID
booked for southern porl1 tomorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-18
Cla,rvsysnt.

Mrs. Sotelle. the most celebrated ma
tural seer in the United States, will re-
main for Q short time at the Commercial
hotel. room Q and parlor, where she can
be consulted from q. m. to 10 D. m.
Entire satisfaction given and charges
moderate. English, French, German,
Spanish and italian spoken.