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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

HORRIBI e.
DEVASTATION BY FLOOD and FIRE
The Valley of the Conemaugh a
Valley of Death.
MANY THOUSANDS OF PERSONS HAVE P1RISHED.
The City of Johnstown Pennsylvania. and the
Suburban Towns along the South Fork
and the Conemaugh Utterly Destroyed
by the Raging Torrents.
RAILROADS AND BRIDGES SWEPT AWAY.
The Most Terribly Fatal Calamity Ever Known
In the United States
RIVER BANKS sTREWN WITH THE DEAD.
Only Few Houses Left Standing Where Once Beautiful and
Prosperous Towns and Cities
FIRE ADDED TO THE HORRORS OF THE FLOOD
Trains Loaded With Passengers Caught the Swelling Tide
Thrilling Stories of Escape
GREAT FLOODS IN OTHER SECTIONS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06
llLROADS AND BRIDGES SWEPT A
The Host Terribly Fatal Calamity Ever Known
In the Unite States.
Err BANKS STREWN WITH THE .
Only Few Houses Left Standing Where Once Were Beautiful and
Prosperous Towns and Cities

ADDED TO THE HORRORS OF THE FLC
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

PIdCIICeu RIdnc6 nOLlceu at Once LhaL
she was dressed in a careless, negligent
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

fax was equally surprised and dis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
The SEGREGATION of the Races.

Senator ingalls, asserts that the mulatto is
disappearing and the negroes are steadily
growing blacker. This is undoubtedly true
One sees fewer mulatto children now-and
the number constantly decreases. There are
reasons for this. Slavery encouraged associa-
ton between the races, and the law provided
no punishment. Now negro woman can in
woke the law to establish the paternity of her
child and to fix the responsibility for it. Be-
yond this protection there is a sentiment in
both races that condemns as disgraceful a
connection that in slavery was not specially
considered. 1t is noticeable, too that mulatto
women are taking black husbands, or mulatto
men dark wives The black race is clearly
growing blacker.
There is another segregating process going
on Of which Senator Ingalls, takes no account.
The white race is rolling back from the coast
plantations TO the highlands and leaving the
negroes in possession. This is not limited to
the coast, but wherever the negroes largely
predominant the whites are retiring The
movement of separation is casual and doubt
less imperceptible to both races But it is
quietly going on. The English speaking
race everywhere rules or retires. In re-
sponSe to this principle the movement of the
whites from the coastal plains to other lati.
tudes is slowly but surely progressing. II
does not affect the cities on the coast There
the whites are gathered and they will pro-
baby gain from the incoming of the whites
from the surrounding country. But in a few
years the close student will see the black and
white streaks on the map of the south deepen
inS-the black spots growing blacker, the
white spots whittier.
There are those who hold that an even
larger movement is taking place-that Of the
gathering of the whites in the cities, and the
slow-very slow-surreuder of the farms tc
the negroes. We are not prepared to say
that this is true But we have always held
that each race In the south, when left free tc
follow its instincts, revolvcd about its OWL
center, and that the resultant motion was
centripetal rather than centrifugal This
principle may be relied on, and in the long
future it may solve our racial problem
Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
Afflicted, but Happy.

Can cripples enjoy themselves2 Well, that
depends.
There are some cripples in this big city
who cannot; but a visit to the Hospital for
Cripples, at Forty-second street and Lexing-
ton avenue, which. in its way, lis ono Of the
most interesting, as it is in some respects one
York, will show one that even those deprived
of the use of their limbs may be made, to
some extent, happy and contented
There are $50 young children in the insti.
tuition, all more or less afflicted physically,
but some OF the brightest and most intelli-
gent faces that one could wish to see may be
found among these little cripples Their
playground, in fine weather, is ON the roof OF
the hospital, and when it is cold, in some of
the large rooms OF the institution
Ihey have their games, but there is some
thing pathetic about them. There is no foot
Dali, TO running races, no rolling of hoops
nor any other games into which physical ex-
ertion enters. But they have games suited
to themselves, and ingenious enough some of
them are, too. But their singing is the
feature OF the institution that most interests
the stranger. Very sweet are some of tine
young voices, and very deep is the effect that
it leaves on the listener While singing some
OF the pale little faces are idealized, and the
deep look of patience one finds in the eyes of
the young vino are afflicted Changes to one of
hope and happiness.
Altogether 1t Is q very pretty sight, ano
one from which more than one sound lesson
may be drawn.-New York Mail and Ex-
press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
ADVICE To nuTHEKs.

Are you disturbed at night and broker
Of your rest by a sick child suffering ant
crying with pain of cutting teeth' If so
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t curei
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. anC
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syral
for Children Teething is pleasant to III,
taste, and is the prescription of one O
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is TO
sale by ali druggists throughout th'
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

My son has been afflicted with nasal
catarrh since quite young. was in
duced to try Ely's Cream Balm. and be
fore he had used one bottle that disagree.
able catarrhal smell had all left him. he
appears as well as anyone. 1t is the best
catarrh remedy in the MARKET c.
Olmsted, Arcola, Ill
Mr.. A Nichols suffered from catarrh
for years. He purchased bottle OF
Ely's Cream Balm of us. He is now al
most cured. and says you cannot recon-
mend it too highly .-Evers Bros, Drug
gists, Independence, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
Leprosy Is CONTAGIOUS.

A Hawaiian convict who was condemned
to death had his life spared on condition that
be should be ino,ulated with leprosy by way
Of experiment. The incubation took place
three years ago, and the unfortunate man,
who would surely have done better to 60 to
ths scaffold, is now q tubercular leper. The
experiment was perhaps hardly necessary.
The fact that Father Damien has become q
lAper since he went to reside in a settlement
Of lepers is surely proof enough that the dis
ease is contagious. Now, however, there is
no longer room for any doubt which may
have bsen felt on the matter at one time
PittsburR Dispaf ch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
SAVED pY ELS TATTOO MARKS.


After living in great misery for over
three months l cautiously advanced toward
the villages. One day heard the putting of
a steamer. 1t was the missionary vessel
Peace. | went down to the bank, but the
steamer was far away and did not see me.
| saw the white men take some villagers on
board, evidently to get news OF US. The
natives said, without doubt, that we had
gore away, for they were soon released and
the steamer went on.
''SOme of the natives who at the sight of
the vessel had fiel into the forest discovered
me, and | was again pounced upon, and this
time | was closely guarded l heard them
say that / was too thin to eat and that they
wouldn't kill me just yet After my fright
full privations | was nothing but skin and
bone. They fed me all / could eat, and
could not resist my appetite. As l had no
exercise and liveo on the fat of the land
rapidly increased in flesh, and in a few weeks
l was regarded as in q fit condition to eat.
saw them preparing the mauioc aud the beer
for the feast fslt that my last hour was
approaching.
On the afternoon of the day when was to
be killed my arms were tied behind me. The
sun was still high when all of a sudden we
heard u great noise in the villages near the
-
shouted, and the men seized their spears. The
women and children hurried of into the
woods. Presently the Arab slavers came
near enough to pour a volley of shot into the
town, and the men took to flight. In the
midst of the retreat the Basoko said ought
to be taken along, and warrior was assigned
to this task. AL the others disappeared. Ny
guard stepped il to his hut to get his shield
Selling this unez pected opportunity leaped
tied as was, into the neighboriug bush. The
man hurled himself after me, but just then
the Arabs burst INTO the village and the war
rior turned and fled. | stuck my head out Of
the thicket and the Arabs saw and seized me.
They thought was Bazook, but shouted
i am ono of Stanley's men, | bore the
tattoo marks of he Haus5a, with which they
were familiar. They unbound me and was
saved. A few days later Capt. Won Gele ap-
peared with his steamers and was turned
over to him.
The HaussaS ire natives OF the Soudan
many of whom have served in the Congo
state. When AllkQi was restored to his fell
lows they bore Ia IN around on their shoulders
and had great jubiiatiou Capt. Coquilhat
says he was fat and sleek, and laughed heart
lily when he spoke OF the good nourishment
the cannibals had given him during the last
month of his captivity. New YORK Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
$500 Reward.

We will pay The above reward for any
case of liver complaint. dyspepsia, sick
headache. indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Live Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes contalning 30
sugar coated pills. 26c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. Tie genuine manufactured
only by John G.. West & Co., 88s W.
Madison st.. Chicago. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
Absuraly STUPID

To allow prejudice or ignorance to gel
the better of good judgement. Ithas beer
conclusively proven that constipation.
bad breath, dyspepsia. kidney affections
and all diseases of the liver, stomach and
bowels have been cured by simply taking
Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is harm.
less. not unpleasant. and easily procured
30 there is no reason to be ignorant Of
this remedy we especially commend te
your notice for trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

In the pursuit of the gooa things of
mis- world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia. and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague aud
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, of
druppists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
Its Use for Kidneys.

JEsUP. Ca, May 20, 1857.
I have been suffering from kidney dis.
ease for month past, and the pain in my
back was very severe. Ny occupation
requires good deal Of writing at nigh,
and suffered all the time. l saw one
man who said he was cured by using
Botanic Blood Balm B. B. b. and
commenced using II. and the pain Is a
great deal less. I have only used two
bottles and believe it will effect cure by
the use of few more bottles.
Yours respectfully. j. E COLEMAN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

The hest on earth can truly be said OF
Grlgg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund.
cd. Oniy 25 cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
The Eanasome.t Laoy IN Rock Island.

ING nauosomest Lazy IN hock Aslanc-
Remarked to = friend the other day that
she knew Kemp's Bslsam for the throa,
and lungs was superior remedy, as 1t
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies mad no effect whatever.
So to prove this and convince you of its
merit, any druggist will give you sample
bottle free. Large size SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

Young ladies, on the eve of marriage
now give "spinster dinners" at which
female friends only are entertained. They
are allowed to talk of everything. and
never fail to mention the numerous cura,
tive benefits OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syru,
that cures all coughs, colds. bronchitis
Group, and sore throat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
PURE BLOOD 1s OF PRICELESS vA-uR.

PURE BLOOD rs OF PRICELESS VALUE.
The Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga:
MY DEAR SIR:-I have for some time
past used B. B. B. as purifier of the
blood and to build up the system gener-
ally. and consider it without exception
the finest remedy Of the kind in the mar
ket. Yours with best wisher.
ARTHuR G LEWIS.
Editor Southern Society.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

AT country church in Coffee County.
Georgia. on Sunday, the minister was ass
saulted IN the pulpit. when he stabbed bis
assailant dead with a penknife and fed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

The New York Herald doubts II it is
good policy for any American tourist to
go to Cuba, as lawlessness is rife and
Americans are hated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

Under the law of New York no venison
can be offered in market after Dec. IS
and so that meat is not counted on any
Christmas bill of fare.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

When a man learns how ignorant he is he
is In possession Of a valuable piece Of kuowl-
edge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

Starch grows sticky-common powder.
have vulgar glare. Pozxoni's is the only
complexion powder f1t for use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

The dog catcher is certainly not of q
religious turn of mind, but he is certsin>
" devout muzzleman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
Deposits received in amounts of
81 and Upwards.
sECCRITY AND ADVANTAGES.

SECURITY AND ADVANTAGES.
The private property of the Trustees is re.pon-
sible 20 the depositors. The officers are prohibi
ted from borrowing any OF its moneys Minor.
and married women protected by special law
OFFICER. IS W wHEvLocK, President; jon,
Coon, Vice President: C F. HsNESw Y, Cashe
TRUsTsEs:-S W. Wheelock, Porter skinner
c W. LObdell, elson Chester. II. W. Candee, C
T Grantz, A S. Wright, c. T. II H-mnwBy, John
Good; J. u. Christy. G. II. Sto .dard.
sE The only chartered savings Bank in Reck
Island County
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

There is one kind o: raw material that
is pretty plentiful i'll the campaign year
1t is the hurrah material.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

Interest allowed on Desposts at the rate
of 8 per Cent. per Annum.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

1t is the offender pursued by detective
who is the man really afraid Of his sha'
dow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

The reason Mohsmmed refused to go
to the m ountains was because the hotel
IaIes were so high
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17

There are 5000 Hebrews In Mime
spolis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-17
CATAR r n
ELf'S

A particle is applied into each no.tril and is
agreeable. Price 50 cents at Druggists; by mail
registered, 90 cents. ELY BROTHERS Sc War
rem street, New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-24
WASHINGTON.

Acknowledgement Miller says that nothing
had yet been determined about the Massa-
chusetts district attorneyship. IL Is still be-
lieved that Frank Allen Of Lynn will get the
appointment.
+. Lewis Marshall, the only grandson Of
Chief Justice Marshall. has announced him
self a Republican candidate for the state
Senate of Virginia from the counties Of
Orange, Culpepper, and lsappahannock.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British minister,
his wife and four daughters are IN Washing
ton. lie said that he expected Within two
or three weeks to call upon Secretary Blaine,
when he would breach the Canadian
fisheries and the Behring's sea seal questions,
which were In dispute between the two
countries.
The Chicago Worlds Fair OF 1902 commit
tee has had the audacty to establish head
quarters at Willar,l's Hotel. where the board
of promotion of the Washington celebration
of 1892 has had its headquarters for three
years.
The call Of courtesy which Representative
Randall of Massachusetts, made on the Pres
ident caused something of a sensation, since
it was thought from the way the fact was an
nounced in the local newspapers that il was
Representative Randall of Pennsylvania who
had called. There was Il great deal OF Won
dering as to what important GRAND could
draw the SICK STATESMAN 10 the W nltc House
on such disagreeable day.
The new commissioner Of pensions win re
required to recover, as far as possible, the
certificates of pensioners rerated, as Mander-
son was, without application. Most OF the
81 rerated employees Of the pension Office
made formal application for rerating, and so
may technically be able to hold their certif-
Gates. Such is Assistant Commissioner
Smiths case. Secretary Noble proposes to
get the money back also where any has been
paid to illegal holders Of certificates. He can
confiscate future pensions, or salaries, II need
be, where the pensioners are government en-
ployes.
The assessment by the collector at Boston
at 25 per cent. ad yalorem on white enamel,
classified as watch material. is affirmed, on
the appeal of Robin, Appleton & Co., per
Cephalonia, Aug. s, 1889.
Commander Albert s. Baker, u. S. n, will
be detached as Inspector Of the % lighthouse
district Nov. 80, and Commander George +.
Wilde. U. S. N, has been ordered to the
command Of the district on that date. Wilde
is now the commanding officer OF the U. S.
s. Dolphin, and viii leave that vessel on the
10Th inst, when he win report to Commander
Baker rs bis assistant. serving in that capa-
city until Nov. 80. Lieut. F. NJ. Symonds OF
the navy has been detached from the Wabash
at Boston and ordered to the Michigan.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-24

The Italian government has refused to re-
| ceiye Pacha Etiendi, whom the Porte wished
to appoint as Turkish ambassador to Italy.
| A committee Is being formed for the pur-
pose Of considering plans for the constrnc-
| ton of ship canal to connect Berlin with
the Baltic Sea.
Two thousand coal miners at Charleroi
have gone on strike.
On the Sultan's return journey to Fee, 20
members Of his guard were drowned while
crossing river near Laraiche.
A large mum er of socialist publications
were seized just rs they were being brought
across the frontier into Russia. Two arrests
were made IN connection with the seizure.
The IIngarian cabinet will not resign on
account Of their differences with the Aus
tran cabinet, upon the question OF the recog-
nition OF the Hungarian army apart from tue
Austrian forces. MS their Is every prospect
that Emperor Francis Joseph will assent TO
the demand of Hungary and change the
title "Imperial Royal Army to "lmperial
and Royal Army"
Excitement hrs been caused In Hamburg
by the discovery of murder similar In its
details to those perpetratrd in Whtechapel,
London. The work Of muiilation has been
done by the hand Of an expert, who, II not
Jack the Ripper, initiated him closely.
The Swiss budget was presented to the
national council last week. 1t shows deficit
Of 1900, 900 francs.
Four battailions OF infantry in Crete have
revolted. Chakir Pasha, the governor, is
concentrating his troops to suppress the re-
volt.
The North German Gazette says II IN not
unlikely that Germany will refuse % recog-
nize MataafA as king OF samoa.
Mr.. Morley, Lord Granville, Sir. William
Vernon IIarcourt and Lord Ripton will
have Il conference with Mir. Gladstone ut
lIawarden 10 decide whether il i opportune
to declare the "details Of their home rule pro-
posals.
Ex-Queen Natalie was Informed on behalf
of Of The regency and government, that un-
less she accepts the conditions proposed she
will he debarred foom seeing her son again.
She declared that she would never accept the
conditions.
The bodies recovered from the Bentilee
collicry show that the victims died from
gas poisoning Tile reScuers were compelled
10 relinquisll their search by the accumula-
lion OF gas. The latest estimate is that 10
persons were killed. II l. supposed that the
explosion WAS caused by leakage from an Old
fire in a disused seam.
The Radical leaders of France, finding the
Moderates ayerse to conceding a single de-
mand of the Radical programme, have de-
cided TO remain separate party. The
hosti attitude OF the Moderaies ensures
reapproachment with portion Of the
Right,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-24
RIVERS AND HARBoRS.

Appropriations Recommended for New
England improvements.
Brighten. Casey, chief of engineers, In his
annual estimates submitted to the secretary
OF war, makes the following recommends
tons for appropriations for continuing work
on the principal Improvements in New Eng
land under his charge during the year ending
June 30, 1891: Providence river aud Maria
Portland, Me-, $4,000; Boston harbor,
S200,000; harbor Of refuge. Sandy bay, Cape
Ann, Mass, $4,000; New Haven, c.,
breakwater, $250,000. The total amount re-
commended 10y Gen. Casey for all the river
and harbor improvements Is $50. lS6. 800.
The total amount appropriated 10y the river
and harbor bill for the year ending June 80,
1890, was go. 397.617.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-24
A Wbiskey substitute.

A substitute for whisky as a remedy
for rattIesnake bites has been discov-
cred. A man in Clinton County, Mis-
souri,, was bitten on the leg by rat
tier while in the woods two miles
from home few days ago, wiped the
blood off with leaf. and taking big
cud of tobacco from his mouth bound
it on the wound with piece of bark.
After reaching home he bathed his leg
with ammonia, and has suffered no i'll
effect other than a slight swelling of
the bitten spot.