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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-09-13
xuEIETY IIREETIRY-
ST. PAUL.
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
PIONEER LODGE. No. IL, A. F. A. N. meets
the first and tn I'd Mondays in each month at
Masonic Hall, 81 jackson street Master
1asOns in god stand ing are always welcome.
SOLOMON HALL, w. M.
NELSON TAYLOR, Sec. al 18th St.
STEVENS LODGE, No 115, A. F. A. M. meets
the first and third Tuesday s in each month at
Masonic Hail. 81 jackson street. Master
Nasons in good stand ng are always welcome.
TALBOT BUSH, W. NJ.
JF. CoQU1RE, Sec. Irish Amr. Club.
BETHEL CHAPTER No %. R. A. Nj. meets the
first and third Thursdays in each month at
Masonic Hall, 371 JACKSON street. Royal Arch
Masons in good standing are always welcome.
- = }. +. CoQU RE. HIP,
TALBOT BUSH. Sec. 20 E. 4th St,
PIONEER CoMMANDERY, ~, d. meets the
second and fourth Thursdays IN each month
at the asylum 81 Jackson street. knights
Tempiar in good standing are invited.
S. r. BURNETT, &c.
]. F. CoQU1RE, Rec.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-09-13
KNOXVILLE COLLEGE,

College, Normal, and Common School
courses. =
Fifty.five Dcllars will cover all expenses of
hoard. tuition, fuel, ght, and furnished room
for nino months Separate building and ma
irons for little boys and for little girls from
to IA cars .s
. Term begins Sept. 20. Send for free cata-
logue to r.. ...
PRES. J. s. MCCULLOCH. Knoxville. Tenn
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-09-13

Along the Great Northern Ry1
Line in Montana are free ranch Nv II II N r
es and pasturage, mines of prec | y .
ious metals, iron and coal, and ,sr,,,
new cities and towns. Now is MAN
your chance.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-09-13

0oIn I The regions tributary to Great
0UkU, Northern Railway Line in Mon
oor, tana produce all the precious
CnIHk and baser metals. New towns
A' and railways are being built
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-09-13

unnno I These have made Montana the
nkkUO, richest State per capita, in the
,.1,, / Union Plenty of room for more
N K \ miners and stock raisers. Now
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
-stoek Yards" Crawford.

A good many in Rock Island have no
doubt been RECALLED By Hon. Bill Craw-
ford with his experiences in Springfield.
how his colleagues drew life like" car
toons of the Edgington statesmen during
his absence and placed them on his desk.
They are still playing horse" with
Crawford. it seems, as the following col
lo9uy from the Springfield correspondent
20 yesterdays Chicago Herald would in
dicate:
There was touching episode in the
Leland corridor this afternoon, when
Stock Yards" Crawford. of Rock Island,
met his friend and boon companion.
Charles Henry Crawford.
'I'm glad you're coming over to us
next session" remarked Charles Henry.
80 am l, replied the grsuger's friend.
as Cicero coming this session." in
quired Charles Henry.
Cicero whoI He's dead, reioined the
gentleman from Rock Island
"Ob. no; l mean Lindley," corrected
Charles Henry.
The Rock Islander grabbed Charles
Henry around the neck, and his strange
hold would have had serious results had
not Henry Evans reminded the gentlemen
that such boisterous demonstrations of
affection were uDseemly in public.
Charles Henry admitted this. but begged
the indulgence of the spectators. because,
he exclaimed:
The family tree is reestablished. You
will excuse US il it is a willow and we
hang our hsrps on il while we weep"
You'll help me out, Charley, won't
you. next session." the countryman auer-
led, as he bestowed an sdmiring glance
on Charles Henry.
Call on me at any time" assented
Charles Henry. Then the country was
saved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
EDITOR RosEwATRR of the Omaha

EDITOR RosEwATRR, of the Omaha Bee,
recalls the fact that be once drank beer
with President Lincoln. 1t was during
the battle of Fredericksburg. Rose
water was on duty at the war department
receiving dispatches from the battlefield
and Lincoln was there in his slippers.
very pale and anxious about the result.
Stanton, Seward and Captain Fox were
also present. At noon Mr.. Stanton sent
out and got pitcher of beer and some
crackers, and from this the party lunched,
Mr.. Lincoln drinking beer and munching
crackers with the rest. 1t will be seen,
therefore, that persons who work the
growler have distinguished precedent
for it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
ON the Base Ball Field.

CHICAGO July 24-Following are given
the base ball scores made yesterday:
League: At Philadelphia
IL, Pittsburg 6; batteries-Vickery and
Clements, Bowman aud Wilson. At
Cleveland Cleveland O. Boston .. batter
iss-Garfield and thinner, Nicholas and
Bennett Cincinnati Brooklyn game
postponed-wet grounds. AT Chicago
Chicago -. New York II; batteries
Hutchinson and Kittridge, Sharrot, Bur
kett and Clark.
=Brotherhood; At Buffalo-Buffalo 6,
New York :, batteries-Keefe and Mack,
Crane and Ewing. At Cleveland-Cleve-
land "a. Brooklyn 6; batteries-Bakely and
Sutcliffe, Wehying and Kinslow. Pitts
burg Philadelphia game postponed-rain.
At Chicago Chicago 5, Boston 90; batter
ies-Bartson and Farrell, Kilroy and Muir
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
A VISIT TO THE MARQUIS.

His Dearest Friend Interviewed-De
Leuville Is Hopeful.
At as Victoria street, the Albert man.
sion. the reporter was shown into the no.
BILE marquis drawing room, an apartment
magnficentlY furnished, with the most
uncomfortable chairs ever manufactured,
and decorated with all the modern designs
in brocades. There entered gray and
cadaverous person of masculine gender
who announced himself as Capt Humber,
"the dearest friend of the marquis He
was asked why Mrs Leslie so persistently
denied the fact of the engagement to De
Lenville when that fact was on record
MY lord is not at home at present." said
Capt Humber; ''but | am sure if he were
here he would say that if the lady chose 10
deny the fact of the engagement he would
uphold her in whatever she said
Captain Numbers observations.
Captain Humber then said that he had
CHANGED to be standing in front of Regis
trar Hearne's on the evening of Thursday
July 10, when hanson cabman, whose
vehicle was standing before the door,
accosted him with the remark: THE
Marquis de LeuviIle has just gone in there
with rich American lady whom he is
going to marry" Ii struck the captain AS
so remarkable a coincidence that he
should happen 10 be there and that the
cabmsn happened TO be there also, and
likewise the horse and exc the hanson,
that he remained until the marquis and
Mrs. Leslie came out and drove away with
out seeing him Il am sure said the
captain, that my lord will desire to have
the matter kept as quiet as possible, how
ever, and that in no event will he consent
to be interviewed on the subject
Cannot Contradict - Lady.
The correctness of Capt. Numbers esti-
mate of William Rene Oliver de Lorn-
courts views on the matter was proved
by the circumstance that the marquis
called three times on the reporter yester-
day afternoon. and finally sent his car
riage to bring the reporter to see him.
The marquis was found in a wine vault
off the Strand ssmpling 1880 pommery sec
| with Freeman Thomas and contingent
of admiring satellites. The nobleman
needed shave, hair cut and better
hat, but he wore a golden bangle about
his manly wrist, and scintillated in the
region of the cravat with all the known
gems. This is only lovers quarrel, -
| he said. ''Of course il Mrs. Leslie says
we are not engaged and never have been,
cannot, as a gentleman, deny it. But
never mind: love will prevail ahai"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
FRANK AND RENE.
Otherwise Mrs. Leslie and Her
Loving Marquis.
SOME CURIOUS FACTS REOITED.

fshe Narrative of London Registrar Re-
Iating to the Reported Frsnco-Amer-
lean Matrimonial Alliance Two Lii
censes to Marry Procured Year Apart,
and Neither Used-De Leuviile and His
Bosom Friend Do Some Significant
Talking.
LONDON, July 24-The seven suicides OF
Mr.. Mantilini and the four confessions of
Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton are the only paral
lels in fiction and history to the oft.re-
peated rumors and denials of the engage
ment of Mrs. Frank Leslie to the Marquis
de Leuville. Nevertheless, the prospec-
tive marriage of so distinguished jour
nalist as Mrs Frank Leslie to French
nobleman with one of the proudest titles
ever purchased is of decided interest.
Registrar Frank Hearne, in Victoria
street, is qualified to speak with authority
ON matters matrimonial
Frank and the Marquis
He said that Mrs. Leslie and the Mar
quis de Leuville called upon him on the
evening of Thursday, July 10, and took
| out marriage license. Mrs. Leslie was
/ W ceii iOt hiiICiiSd Oh oho Sho
desired to have the ceremony performed
on Friday Registrar Hearne said he in
| formed her that one whole day must
| elapse between the issuance of the license
| and the ceremony. Mrs. Leslie then said
that she would be compelled to leave
| London at 8 O'Clock on Saturday morn
| ing to catch the City of Rome, and that
! she must then be married early Saturday
morning. The registrar was asked il he
was sure the lady was Mrs Leslie, as De
] Leuville is quite capable of obtaining the
services of some one TO personate her.
What Happened In 1889.
I He said: ''She is the same lady TO whom
| / granted a license last year. l issued a
| license TO the same persons last August.
l could not swear that the lady was Mrs.
Leslie, but have every reason 10 believe
| that she was" The registrar described
| Mrs Leslie perfectly. At the vestry Of
| flee in Mount street, Grosvenor square,
| the notices of marriage were inspected.
| There it was learned that Mrs. Leslie and
the Marquis de Leuville filed notice of an
intention OF marriage on Aug 10, 1890
| De Leuviile described himself as will
lam Rene Oliver de Lorncourt, marquis
de Leuville, bachelor. aged A; residence
| IS Victoria street" Mrs. Leslie was re-
corded as widow, IS years of age; resi-
dence Grosvenor hotel"
| She Draws the Line mt 50.
To the question, In what church OF
building is the marriage 10 be solemn.
ized" the response was I'm the regis
trar's office, St Georges Hanover square.
On July 10, 1880. another record of an in
tention of marriage on the part of the
/ Marus1iS 40 / anyillsa and Mr. s.S1ia
found. Here De Leuville described him
self as William Oliver, Marquis de Leu
| ville,H and gave his age as 43 years
younger than in 1889 Mrs Leslie's rec
ord was the same as in August, 1889 She
still remained IS years of age according &c
the record, but her residence WAS Burling
ton hotel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24

Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS. in a letter 10
a friend in New York writes: Il am not
surprised that you believe that our
daughter Varina (''Winnie, y is our only
surviving child. as almost in every notice
of her it Is stated that she is. the only
daughter of the late Jefferson Davis. But
it is a cause of constantly recurring
thankfulness to me that if we were to be
deprived of all ofour sons by death two
daughters survive. Margaret, the elder,
is the wife of J. A. Hayes. Mississippi
plan by birth, now banker in Colorado
Springs. She was most tenderly be
loved by her father, and it was one o.
the sorrows of his later years that Mr.
Hayes health required her residence tc
be so far removed from ours"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
ABBREVIATED TeusGRAMs.

The Roman atholic archbishops of the
United States are holding a ret council
at Boston.
The National Line steamer Egypt. from
New York July IL, has been abandoned
ON fire at sea Her crew was saved.
Two workmen were killed by the explo-
sion of boiler in the -four mill of Meade
Bros, at North Jack son, o., Wednesday.
The National Furniture Man ufacturers'
association is in session at Boston, con-
sidering matters ri interest TO the trade.
A British syndicate has Offered s., 600 600
for the Knapp. Stout d Co. pine land
property in Wisconsin, and the offer viii
probably be accepted.
In the West Virginia contested election
case of McGinnis VS.. Anderson, Third dis
trict, the house committee has reported IN
favor of McGinnis. Republican.
The Columbia Bar and Buffet company,
with capital of 81. SOC, 600, has been or
ganized by English capitalists for the
purchase of liquor saloons in Chicago.
Among the ministers resident who are
promoted to be ENJOYS extraor binary by a
recent act of congress is Clark K. Carr, of
Illinois, whom the president Wednesday
promoted as above.
Cyrus Johnson, prominens prohibi-
Zionist and a leader in the Methodist
church at Centreville. Mich, b as been ex-
PEELED from the hurch for going on the
bond of saloon keeper.
A staff correspondent of The London
Times says of Chicago that the western
metropolis consists of "a fringe of mag aifi-
cent buildings along the lake, and back
OF them well, nothing to be proud of.
benjamin Hanson and Nicholas Moran,
farm hands, were nearly chopped to
pieces, Wednesday, ten mile south OF
Madison. Wis, by getting in front of a
reaper the horses were running away with.
Miss Louise Shepard, daug tier of the
pious editor of The New York Mail and
Express. is engaged to be MARI ed to Will
lam Jay Schieffelin. grandson of John
Jay. Miss Shepard has a fort une in hsr
own right.
Mrs. j. ID. Wheeler. girl in her teens,
who married a man Of so, wa, in Mason
City, Ia, Tuesday night for a warrant for
her divorced husband, who had stolen
their child, of which she had been given
custody by the divorce court
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
Notsd Month.

From keokuk, Is, Democrat
August, 1887, was a noted month. II
gave extreme heat and extreme cold, the
results of which were disastrous to the
public health. Gases of collie. cholera
morbus and diarrhoea were abundant and
there were numerous calls at the drug
stores for Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. Druggists of
this city tell Us that this remedy has been
more frequently called for during the
past month than any other preparation,
and that IL has proven panacea for the
very worst cases. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Is q mer-
itorious medicinal preparation for all
summer complaints for which il is recon.
mended. and grows in popularity in this
city and vicinity. The sales are increas.
ing rapidly and wonderful cures az re-
ported. Sold by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24

MILWAUKEE, Journal.
General Green B. R4um. the commits
sioner OF pensions, cannot complain il he
Is rated as a suspect. He was a spoils-
man in the nasty, reconstruction days of
his party. He was commissioner of in
ternal revenue when the whisky ring ran
the bureau. He has since been WASH
ington lawyer, OF rather claim agent.
The fact that the biggest pension agent
in Washington indorses his note for
$4,000, and then enjoys wonderful sue
cess in railroading claims through the
pension Office may not be evidences OF
corruption. but they are hardly what the
doctors would call laudable pus
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
"Blue Nose" Malconten,. Beaten.

New YORK, July pa special TO The
World from St Johns, n. f., says: All
efforts of the disaffected portion of the
populace We're conferred on an attack on
the public ball announced for Tuesday
evening in honor OF Admiral Watson. and
the officers of the fleet. Could they have
been successful it was felt that great
point would be gained, and to this end
appeals were made to the patriotism of
the ladies, who were urged TO decline all
invitations But all appeals were in vain,
and the ball was probably the most suo-
cessful ever held in the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
Wallnped a Ga, Lnthario.

La PORTE, Ind. July IA sensational
affair occurred here Tns-day night which
has proved big bonanza for the gossips
Early in the evening George Adams dis
covered his wife in buggy with A. j.
Hoover. erockery merchant, and he
clambered into the vehicle and gave the
gay lnthario terrible beating Hoover
finally escaped from his assailant and fed.
He failed to appear at his place of bust
ness "Wednesday Hoover is an active
church member and quite prominent in
4ernneranca work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
Meeting of the Extra Session to Pas
Worlds Fair Laws.

Meeting of the Extra Session to Past
Worlds Fair Laws.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July a4-The extra
session of the legislature convened in the
capitol building yesterday with few alb
sentees. In the senate Rev. A. A. Bur
leigh was elected chaplain, l.. +. Watson
secretary, and stephen Maddox sergeant
alarms A committee was appointed to
inform the house TINT the senate was
ready for business, and recess was taken
to await the report of similar committee
sent to Governor Fifer. AT 4:30 p. IN. the
senate reassembled and the governors
message was read stating the subjects of
legislation which would be in order. The
senate then adjourned.
Rather Lively in the House
Proceedings in the house were rather
lively, the Democrats in caucus had
nominated Clayton Z. Crafts for speaker,
and determined to bring mp the subject OF
members who were disqualified on ac-
count of holding federal positions. E A.
Doolittle, of Greene county. was temporary
speaker when the house assembled and
the first business sprung was a resolution
appointing committee to investigate the
offices. The temporary speaker declared
the resolution out of order. and On appeal
was made. Allen, Republican, moved
that the house proceed to elect officers,
and the debate waxed warmly and Demo
Gratis and Republicans We'd with each
other as TO which could make most noise.
A Period of Uproar.
References to Speaker Reeds rule were
| made by Democrats, and Republicans
shouted Bully for Reed" Paddock
| moved to lay the investigation resolution
on the table, and after another scene OF
uproar the speaker decided the motion
carried Finally the motion to proceedstC
elect officers was declared carried, ana
| after more tilibustering by the Democrats
the vote was taken ON the two candidates
| for speaker-Cochran and Crafts--and re
: suited: Cochran, 16, Crafts, Il. Half &
/ dozen Democrats signed a protest. ant
| then Cochran took his seat and returned
thanks for the honor. The house ther
| took recess until to-day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
That Cape Nav COTTAGE.

NEW YORK, July pa special to The
Tribune from Cape May. y. j., gays: Mrs.
Harrison said last night that the presi-
dent had refused TO have the cottage &C
copied as a gift but because of liking
Cape May so well and especially the cot
tage he had bought it outright The state
ment in the newspapers that the price was
$40, 600 was untrue aud the real price will
not yet be made known.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
SHE MARRIED A HlNooo.
An Ottawa, Ont. Belle Creates a Sen.
tion in Good Society.

An Ottawa. Ont. Belle Creates sensa-
tion in Good Society.
OTTAWA, Ont, July 2.-Miss Bella
Lane was married Tuesday evening to DR..
Merkhim, a Hindoo oculist, who opened
an office here some months ago. The wed
ding has created decided sensation, ow-
ing to the brides social prominence. The
marriage appears 10 have been the result
of love at first sight. The fair bride
learning of the miraculous cures which
the oculist was effecting, went TO him fof
treatment.
The Groom's Gorgeous Costume.
The establishments of the oriental doctor
seemed to have touched her heart. and she
succumbed 10 Cupid's gentle dart Rev.
A. W. Mackay performed the wedding
ceremony. which was witnessed by a
large number of spectators. The bride
was supported by her brother, and
was attired in costume of cream-col
ored silk. The groom looked handsome
and gallant in brilliant red plush coat
trimmed with ermine, velvet breeches and
plush CAP
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
The Trqt,er- At Detrolt.

DETROIT, July 2a--The first race at the
Detroit Driving park yesterday was the
unfinished e:8 trot, which was won by
q. B.; best time a.201 The 2:20 trot was
taken by Almont; vt time 2:l751S A
large field started in the 2.a4 race for 3
purseof $1,000. The racewas unfinished,
Suisun taking the third and fourth heats
and being the only horse with two heats
TO his credit. The best time was l:isL 10y
Play Boy in the first heat Suisun's best
time 2:lslz Maggie X. won the 2:i7 pace
best time s:l6JS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
DISASTER AT A YACHT RACE.
Three Yachts Carsized and Two Men
Drowned.

Three Yachts Carsized and Two Men
Drowned.
DULUTH, Mimi, July 24-During the
progress OF the yacht race yesterday
morning a sudden squall came up and
three boats We're eaPsized. Two of them
sank Immediately. One boat contained a
party of live, all of whom were provided
with life preservers. They were picked
up in short time uninjured In another
boat was Rev. Mr. Lathrop and Rev DR..
Dunn, and three others. They were also
picked up all right
The Ill-Eated Roamer.
The crew Of the Roamer were not so
fortunate. She was being sailed by the
owner, Charley Lindner, in the yacht
race, ana with him was j. ID. Clark, both
of whom were drowned The rest OF the
crew were nickel up. The Roamer was
heavily weighted and sank like Il shot,
giving the unfortunate men no chance for
their lives. Mr.. Lindner leaves wife and
three children
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
,Isrer VIII Win Hi. waeer

LONDON, July 24-Marcus Meyer, the
impressario. who left - sfesmship City
of New York at Queens own and took
train for liverpool in the hope of reach
ing Paris within the time of his wager,
arrived at Liverpool Wednesday night
and proceeded on his way to the French
capital. He is in ample time. and is SURF
TO achieve his desired end
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
Moonlirht Rxeurs,nu

Under the auspices of the ladies of the
Central Presbyterian church, tine Libbie
Conger will leave the dock. foot of Sew
enteenth street, Tuesday. July 30 at p.
m. sharp. All persons, and especially
business men and families. are requested
to come. Tickets for adults 30 cents;
children 25 cents. Refreshments served
on boat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
Lord Randolph Gets a Ere. h Grip.

LONDON, July 24.-Lord Randolph
Churchill, speaking at the Conservative
club last night maintained that the Con-
sentative party was constantly deepening
its hold upon the country, while the
character and caliber of the Radicals had
steadily declined. He declared that the
policy OF the government was succeeding
at home and abroad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
THE CENTRAL AMERICAN WAR.
A GuatemaIan Account of the Recent
Battle.

A Guatemalan Account of the Recent
Battle.
CITY OF MEXICO. July 2t-The Guate-
malan minister has received telegram
from the Gustamalan ministry of foreign
affairs which says:
Against the positive orders which the
government had given, one of our officers
took some of his troops across the line
There was skirmishing of slight import
ance, and our troops, few in number, were
ordered to return. They lost nothing
The officer who diso6eyed orders by cross
ing the frontier is under arrest and will
be court-martialed'
The president of Guatemala telegraphs
the minister TO Mexico that 1.-THE Saliva
dorean enemies of Ezeta were met and
routed by Ezeta"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
A Di.coyery Of Iron Ore,

GOSHEN. Ind, July 24.I'he Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern track-laying crew.
have discovered two good sized veins OF
iron-ore near Mishawaka One of the
veins Is nearly three feet thick and the
other two feet The ore Is said by experts
TO bt reasonably fine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-24
Mrs. Cummings Not Prosecuted.

CHICAGO, July 2t-Mrs Frederika Cum
mings, who WAS arrested Tuesday night
for shooting her husband through the
wrist because he was paying too much At.
ention to a woman named De Land. was
discharged by Justice c. J. White yester-
dav. Cummings refused to prosecute