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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-13

A handsome complexion is one of the
greatest charms woman can possass.
PoZzoni's Complexion powder gives it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-13
THE "HoPPEReRAss" ABROAD.
He Carpets Eastern Colorado and De
stroys Everything Green


TOPEKA, Kan. July 13.-The reports of
grasshoppers in eastern Colorado have
been confirmed by an agent of The
Democrat who has just arrived from that
region. He found the first grasshoppers
at Arriba, Col, where they were so
thick that man could not step without
crushing -many of them. The grass was
eaten down and all gardens and fields in
the vicinity were ruined.
Eighteen Miles of the Pests.
But little corn or wheat had been plant
ed, but there was some sugar cane, which
was stripped. Bovina, sixteen miles
east of Limon junction, seemed to be the
center of the column, which now extends
south to Hugo on the Union Pacific
and from four miles east to fourt, IN
miles west. How far north they extend,
ed could not be ascertained
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-13

Lots in 'Schnell's addition for S4OO and
upward.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Chicago Rejoices.

There is unlimited JOY at the Chicago
Postofice. Postmaster Sexton forgot the
hot weather and danced "A "muskallongen
dance with John Hubbard. The cause OF
all excitement was the official letter OF First
Assistant Postmaster General :. A. Whit
field, authorizing Col. Sexton to nominate
and appoint by July 107 additional letter
carriers. 1t is Chicagos greatest victory
over the SO free-delivery postoficcs OF the
entire United States. One hundred and
seven extra carriers, II properly laced I'M
der the perfected system of delivery form
ulated by Capt McGrath, superintendent
of free delivery and the Postmas er, will, IL
is claimed, insure an almost perfectly salts
factory delivery OF mail In that city. even
under the most adverse circumstances.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01

PROF WILLIAM =. TYLER has taught
Greek az Amherst College for fortytve
years.
Miss BEATRICE KIPLNG also has tho
itch of s,rib ing She has turned out u
novel about "The Heart of a Maid.
Mrs. JEFFERSON ID \vIs has been for
maly asked by special committee rep
reScnting the city of Richmond to allow
the remains of her husband to be re-
moved TO that city.
Col. W. w. CLAPP. editor OF the Bos-
ton Journal and owner OF a large block
or its stock, will not favor nor allow the
execution OF recently mentioned scheme
TO reorganize the company and put the
paper under new control
SMITH COLLEGE started sixteen years
ago with twelve pupils. 1t has grad
uated 500 young women and has $50 on
its roofs.
THE baccarat case has awakened the
talk of the world, but one man says
Standardization lie Il both faith
full to the Queen and wants TO head the
Government once more.
TIE water Of the Great Salt Lake,
Utah, is one Of the purest and strongest
brines known. holding in solution
twenty-five per cent OF chloride OF
sodium (purc salt, with but u slight
mixture OF other sa Is.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
MET A HORRIBLE DEATH.
A Freight Train In Nebr iska Rush-s Into
washout Seventy five Feet Deep.

A Burlington fast fire ght Of twenty
three cars on the Lincolp and Black Hills
branch plunged into an abyss seventy
five feet deep, saws a telegram from
York. Neb. Engineer Delaney and Fire
man Bean arc lying dead and horribly
mang,ed beneath the upturned en-
CINE and twelve cars. brakeman
Moore was rescued from the death trap
with derrick. An enormous iron spike
passed through his body, pinning him
TO the bottom of the hole. In falling,
an arm and leg had been torn from his
body For several hundred yards wide
wreckage is piled in confusion, sur
rounded by dead cattle with which the
train was loade !. Owing to the fright
full condition of the wreck, as a result OF
the storm, no effo:t has been made to
repair the damage. The wreck was
caused by the flood Had the EXPIRE $
been on time the death list would have
been great The damage will reach
$50. 600.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
COMMERCIALLY SOUND.
Activity at Pit'sburg-BriSk Trade at
Chicago.

Activity at sburg-BriSk Trade at
Chicago.
r. D. Dun g. Co. S weekly review OF trade
says:
Signs OF Improvement I'm business grow
more frequent and distinct, though there Is
nothing like radical change AS yet. The
situation which has prevailed during the
year gives way but slowly TO increased con-
fdence. the more slowly because OF few
failures in wooens at Philadelphia and
in leather and shoes in the East Yet
the soundness OF the commercial situation
is generally recognized, and the hesi-
taNon which remains is rightly at
tributed mainly TO uncertainties regarding
the demand for gold from Europe
and the financial situation there Hence
dispatches announcing the settlement of
difficulties which have been hanging over
the London market. and which were sup
posed to affect one or more houses having
large interests in this country, are regard
ed with satisfaction. While gold continues
70 leave England for Russia the banking
institutions OF Western Europe are well
supplied and in this country treasury dis
bursements have been enormous The one
point OF danger is still the exceedingly
strained condition OF credits abroad on ac-
count of past disastrous speculations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Gov. Boies Renominated.

The Democratic State Convention OF Iowa
met at Ottumwa and renominated Hon.
Horace Boies for second term as Gov
ernor. The ticket was completed as fol-
lows: Lieutenant Governor, Samuel l..
Bestow; Supreme Judge, L. G. Kline; Su-
perntendent of Public Instruction, j. Is.
Knoefler; Railroad Commissioners, Peter A.
Dey The platform adopted demands the
repeal of the prohibitory liquor law; favors
the Australian system OF voting; dedounces
trusts. pools and combines; and acknowl-
edges the great debt the nation owes To the
soldiers and sailors OF the Union.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Simmons Gets Six Years.

James A. Simmons, who was convicted Of
aiding General Peter J. Claassen President
of the Sixth National Bank. in the embez-
zelment of the funds OF that institution,
was brought up before Judge Benedict in
the United States Circuit Court at New
York and sentenced to six years imprison-
ment in the Erie County Penitentiary. Au
appeal will be taken to the United States.
Supreme Court. The scheme which nearly
wrecked the Sixth National Bank caused IA
sensation in banking circles in March, 1890.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
ON THE DIAMOND.
How the Clubs Engaged in the National
Game stand.

Following is a showing OF the standing OF
each OF the teams Of the different associa-
tionS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
AMHERsT's NEW president
Merrill Edward Gates Now the Head of the
Institution.

The weather conditions attending the
formal Inauguration OF President Merrill
Edward Gates. of Amherst College, were
perfect. The Rev. Richard s Storrs, ID. D.,
LII. D., delivered the address on the part of
the trustees welcoming the new President.
The retiring Pr sident. julius ii. seelye,
then formally delivered to his successor the
keys, charter, and seal OF the institution,
and DR.. Storrs then declared DIR. Gates
formally inaugurated President of the in
stitution. President Gates then delivered
his inaugural address. The alumni have
secured representation in the Board OF
Trustees.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Statue of Henry Ward Beecher.

In front of the Brooklyn City Hall, in the
presence OF 10000 people, was unveiled n
handsome bronze statue OF Henry Ward
Beecher, the great preacher of Plymouth
Church. Thirty representatives of MIR.
Beecher's family were in attendance.
President Seth Lowe, of Columbia College,
delivered the address, which was an elo-
quent tribute To the memory of the dead
divine. The statue, which is pronounced
to be a very artistic piece of work. stands
uron granite pedestal ten feet high, and
the whole measures eighteen feet. The
fetal cost was S35, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
GREEK CHURCH RITES.
Christening of a Little Daughter of New
York Citizen.

A little daughter of Anthony p. Rail-
was christened according to the rites of the
Greek Church at New York. The number
OF people OF Greek faith in this city is not
large. and about five years ago the Russian
Government withdrew the representative
OF the church. Since that time baptisms
and marriages among them have been rare
The nearest points ut which the religious
rites could be solemnized were London,
New Orleans and San Francisco. Occasion
ally Greek priest from New Orleans or
San Francisco has been brought to New
York to perform important ceremonies.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Dana Rnmnr Saws.

Rumors are rife that Mrs. John A. Logan
Is soon going 20 marry George f. Lemon,
the millionaire penson agent. When Mrs.
Logan sailed for Europe some weeks ago
she is said 70 have given a hint of her pur-
pose TO few friends. And now Lemon
himself has gone 10 Europe and before SAIL
Ing made no secret OF his intention 20 join
Mrs. Logan's party and travel about the
continent with them. The names OF Mrs
Logan and Captain Lemon were linked for
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Failure of a Nebraska pauk.

J. NJ. Mcknight, National Bank Exam
liner. took charge of the Red Cloud (Neb.
National Bank, and closed its doors. This
is the second national bank failure at this
city within month. The milling firm OF
X. Gregg & Co.. at Cannon Falls, Mimi. has
made an assignment for the benefit of its
creditors. The assets amount to sG1. 1G2, and
the liabilities foot up nearly Sl50.000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
PAULINE MARKHAM's TROUBLES.
Report that She Has Sued for "a Divorce
from Randolph Murray.

Pauline Markham. who was some years
ago n bright particular star of the burlesque
stage, has separated from her husband
Randolph Murray, and for five months the
couple have been maintaining separate es-
Establishments in New York. 1t is now ru-
mored that Miss Markham has sued her
husband for divorce on the statutory
ground. This is denied by both Miss Mark
ham and Murray. awe have simply de-
sided 10 live apart" said Miss Markham,
aas we cannot agree together
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
AID FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS.
The MAYOR OF Cherokee Sends Out an APP
peaI-Five Hundred HOmele.s.

Mayor David II. Bloom, OF Cherokee
Iowa has sent out an appeal for aid, There
are 500 people IN the place who are home
less and who will have To be supplied with
food and shelter. The loss TO the town l.
estimated at $3.50, 900. The damage has
been great along he Maple River and Ida
Grove Correctionvile. Danbury. Holstein
and Battle Creek. including the intermedi-
ate country, have been delugel. Two chill
dren were drowned near Correctionviile and
one man near Galva. Large numbers e
cattle have been drowned. Hairstorms al
liolstein ruined all crops on tract three
miles wide and ten miles long.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
TOOK POLICEMEN FOR BURGLARS
An Old Sea Captain and His Son Have "a
Fierce Fight with Officers.

Police Officer Knott attempted TO arrest
Thomas Golding. Jr., an employe OF the
photographic Office, at the house OF his
parents in San Francisco, on IA charge OF
horse stealing. Mr.. Cooling, Sr.. who Is an
old Pacific Mail steamship captain, repelled
tie officer with cutlass, and when he was
re-enforced by Officers Brown, Gould, and
Magee, Golding was assisted by his wife
and son. number OF shots were fired.
and when the Goldings were finally ar
rested and taken TO jail ii was found that
old Mr.. Golding had bullet wound in the
back that will probably prove fatal. The
Goldings claim to have mistaken the police
for burglars. This was also the view taken
by a citizen named Il G. Mann, who at
tempted To arrest one Of the policemen and
was knocked senseless.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Heirs 10 $4,000 600.

Fred Runz, a saloonkeeper at Helena,
Mont, has justs received intelligence that
his father, who lives In ST. Louis, is one OF
the heirs OF a wealthy man who died In
England many years ago and whose i'm
mense fortune has been accommodating till
now IL amounts TO over So. 100000. There
are eighty heirs. so that Kunz, OF ST. Louis,
gets over u million. The money belonged
TO an uncle OF the St. Louis Kunz. Fred
leaves for Europe with his father at once.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
End ,wments for p,ince ON.

Princeton IN. j. College has been richly
endowed this year In the address of
President Patton illusions were made TO
bequcsts which will foot up 10 nearly $780,
600. Some of the new buildings recently
erected are: Magnetic observatory, bio
lopical hall, dynamo building. art museum,
chemical hall, Albert bod hall, Clio hall
and Whig hall
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Nebraska Under Water.

A perfect delugc of rain has fallen
throughout Nebraska, says an Omaha dis
patch Railroad traffic is entirely sus-
pended in the State. There were no trains
in or ont of Omaha for the West to- night.
In many places In the State the tracks are
under water for miles. rendering traffic en-
TREY impossible. The Missouri is "a raging
torrent. 1t is rising fast, and is within
few feet of tie danger line. Crop damage
is incalculable throughout the State.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
BEuRING SEA ARBITERS
Sir George Badcn-Poweii and Mr.. W
DAWSON Selected TOR England.

Sir George Baden Powell, X. c., member
OF Parliament for the Krkdalc division OF
Liverpool, and Mr.. w. Dawson OF the Cam
adian Survey Department. have been APP
pointed arbiters in the Behrng Sea refer
ence decided upon between the Government
OF the United States and the Government OF
Great Britain 1t is expected that the first
meeting of the board of arbitration will
take place in October
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Blown Up by Dynamite.

terrible explosion OF dynamite has oc-
Cured at Leiper's quarries at Chester, Pa
Peter Mclaughlin and John Poker, the lat
ter naturalized Italian, were working on
a large rock. Mclaughlin put in guam
tity of dynamite and was tamping IL. when
the stun exploded. Mclaughlin was hurled
high into the air I'm "A cloud OF smoke dust
and flying stones. He died in an hour
Poker will live.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
ons More Trial for Pneumati. Gnns.

As result OF the report OF the Command
er Evans Board, which conducted tue re-
cent tests Of the dynamite guns OF the We
suvius at Fort Monroe, Va. the Navy De-
partment has decided 70 make further tests
of the guns. 1t will take about three
months TO make certain alterations and
comply with requests Of the board and then
the final and thorough test of the pneu-
matte guns will be made.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
p.g,,,ny of IN. vor.

The first start has been made upon the
Worlds Fair buildings at Jackson Park
Chicago. In the history OF the Columbian
Exhibition will b. written the fact that the
woman's building was tho first one begun.
Chicagoans will come In for share OF the
glory, for the contractors OF the carpenter
work are citizens OF Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
WILL ACT INSTEAD OF PREACH.
The Rev. John Jayne to Leave the Pulpi
for the stage.

One of the most brilliant ministers of the
Christian denominations in the West has
been the Rev. John Jayne, of Falmouth. Ky.
lie is but IS years old and unmarried.
though il is said he is about to lead TO the
altar IA lineal descendant of Henry Clay.
The announcements is author.tatively made
that he has resigned his pastorate and is
going ON the stage. He will essay dramati C
parts. The news causes wide sensation in
the leading church circles and great regret
among the heads of the denomination.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
RESPECTED THEIR DEAD.
Because the Grave Was Dug Next u MUIR
derer's a Burial Was Postponed.

There was great CONSERVATION at the
Park Cemetery whore lies the body of
Scheelc, the murderer, says bridgeport,
Conn, dispatch. Thomas Thornton, an
Englishman, died Friday night. His friends
purchased "a single burial plot at the Park
cemetery. In this cemetery graves are
sold by number. The number they had
called for grave next To that OF
scheele. After the coffin had been
taken from the hearse and mourning friends
had gathered about the grave some one re-
marked that IL was IA shame that man like
Thornton should be buried beside muir
derer. Others thought SO. too, and IL was
decided TO persuade the sexton, III possible,
10 dig another grave. He said however,
that he had no authority To do this. and ii
was finally arranged TO place the body In
the receiving vault until another plot could
he bought.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Indiana Murderer P,rdoned,

Sylvester Bassett, of Shelby County. In
diana. who was sentenced in 1887 to eight
cen years Imprisonment for killing his
brother, has been pardoned by Governor
Hovey. The brother was drunk and abus-
ing his aged father, when Sylvester inter
fered. fight ensued, in which the elder
brother was stabbed u the heart.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Is NOW A CITIZEN.
Secretary FLAMES sou-in-Law Completes
His naturalization.

From San Antonio, Texas, comes the
news that Colonel !. J. Copp!nger. son-in-
law If Secretary Blaine. has become an
American citizen by making his final state
ment before the Forty fifth District Court
rcnouncing his allegiance to Great Britain.
Colonel Coppingcr took out his first "pa-
persr some years ago, but neglected 10
complete the necessary steps TO become a
full lodged citizen until his attention was
called TO the matter few days since.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Brigands I'm Russian Transcaucasia.

Dispatch from Tihis, the capital of
Russian Transcaucasia, state that "a band
of brgands, seventeen in number, recently
attacked and robbed Il mail coach near the
village OF Saljan, killing two travellers and
Sc, erely wounding Il position. The brig
ands then attacked and pillaged the village
of SATAN and escaped with the booty Sc
cured A squadron Of Cossacks has been
sent In pursuit Of the outlaw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Ran AWAY with His wire,s Money.

G. W. Stranahan the tailor who ran
away from AtchiSon. Kan, II few weeks
ago, taking with him Il certificate of deposit
for $1,000 belonging to his wife, was arrested
at Salt Lake City.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
The Coming Wheat Crop.

Apparently the wheat crop of 1891 will be
the heaviest ever harvested I'm this country
Not only is the condition OF the crop better
than in many years past at this time, but
the acreage is the largest ever known. EN-
perts estimate the probable crop at between
$50, 600, O1O and 54O,O00.O10 bushels. The
greatest yield hitherto was in 1854, when
5l3, coo, 600 bushels were gathered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
With a Shovel on tie sconce.

At the Memphis, Tenn, County Infrm-
airy Eli Burns, colored lunatic, attacked
Warden Frank Gregory with shovel,
striking him n violent blow on the head,
killing him instantly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
HER MAJEsTY's FIRST PIPER.

Death of william Ross, for Thirty Seven
Years in Queen victoria's Service.
William Ross, the well-known first piper
Of her majesty Queen Victoria. l. dead
His sturdy and his thrilling pibroch strains
were familiar and welcome at every great
gathering OF Scotsmen In London, and he
will be greatly missed on such occasions.
His death was a blow t. her majesty. who
sent message OF coincidence u her old
miners widow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
To Repair the DoIphin.

The Navy Department will resume the
repair of the Dolphin July at the Norfolk
navy yard, when the appropriations for the
next fiscal year will be available. But the
department appears TO have abandoned the
idea OF fitting up the vessel TO replace the
Dispatch and only the ordinary repairs will
be made. The President and such guests
of the nation as are to be trans ported by
water from place TO place must continue to
use the old vessel
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Killed Four of the Mob.

At Batonya, town of Hungary. crowd
of field laborers, melted by socialist agi-
tators. made an attack upon the town hall.
Had IL not been for the determined resist
ance offered by a small force of policemen
the mob would probably have wrecked the
building. The officers killed four OF the
mob and wounded seven others.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01

Near Oak Lake, Man, at Archibald NAL
collins farm, bolt OF lightning killed a
team of horses and a Frenchman standing
near. while the driver was unhurt. Mr..
Malcolm was standing inside "a window al
the house, ami was stunned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
ONLY ONE BIG kRAAL.
African Envovs Fail to Fe Impressed with
England's Greatness.

It has been settled that the two black
ENJOYS OF King Gungunhama. of East Afri-
ca, are 10 see the Queen, and afterward
they will be introduced to the Prince of
Wales and Lord Salisbury Ii seems that
the ENJOYS of the African King Lobenula
were only shown London and went back to
their master with story that England had
only one big kraal. To prevent these mes
sengcrs from making the same mistake they
are TO be taken TO Glasgow, Manchester,
Liverpool, and other large cities
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Birchall Didn't Confess.

Dean Wade, who was the spiritual adviser
of Reginald Birchall, hanged at Woodstock,
Ont, last fall for the murder OF Benwell,
emphatically denies the story that he had
admitted that Birchall confessed to him
and that he had refrained from making the
confession public because it implicated
others
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
Secretly welded.

Charles s. Parnell and Mrs. Kitty O'Shea
were married at the parish church of Steyn-
ing Sussex, in the presence of two wit
nesscs who arrived by train. The names of
these witnesses are. however. not given.
immediately after the knot had been tied
the bride and groom left the town for des-
tination not known, but conjecturcd TO be
Paris. where 1t is believed the honeymoon
will be spent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
wEsTRRN ASSOCIATION
Refused To Naturailze "A Chiparnan.

At New Haven, Conn, Lee Hoo. "A China
man who has lived for fourteen years in
this country. made application for natural
ization. Judge Deming refused t. grant
full naturalization papers, though he
thought that the act Of Congress forbidding
the admission OF Chinese rs citizens was
wrong in principle, but issued first papers,
so that in case OF the repeal Of the law Hoe
can be admitted on this document without
further trouble