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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
SPORTS OUT OF DOORS.

Opening of the lfo.tinG Season at Chi
cago-Race and Base Bail Records.
CHICAGO. Aug. 1s.-The meeting of the
Northwestern Association of Trotting and
PBcing Horse Breeders opened yesterday
at Washington park with fairly large
attendance Although not so many trot-
ting celebrities were ON hand as might
have been expected, there was good
sprinkling, and those who witnessed the
races had no occasion to complain OF the
afternoons sport. The track was in good
condition, but not fast. The 219 pacing
race Was the event of the day. The races
were won as follows: hree-year-old
pace, Rahleta winner, best time. 2:21;
Futurity Trotting stake, Victress winner,
best time, 3:17; match race for 81 900,
Scotsman winner, best time, 1904, Vir-
ginius going the first heat in 2:2714; pace,
2:l9 class, Direct winner, best time, 2:11s4;
trot, 2;33 class, Alzippa winner, best time
2:2lsl; one mile dash, 2:22 class, General
Bufford, time. 2:s4sl.
Lake View Breaks a Record.
The winners of the running races at
Garfield park were: Ida Beeswing, q
mile, Ills; Mary Sue, l l-l6 miles, 1:4Ss;
Lake View, g mile, 1:264; Van Buren,, ~
miles, i:52ll; Maggie Lebus, ~ furlongs,
0:55; Osborne, l 1-16 miles, l:4S. Lake
Views time breaks the seven furlong rec
ord.
At Hawthorne: Minnie Gee. q mile,
1:l6; Silverado, 1 mile, 1:4314; Ruth, q
mile, 1:l615; Labold, 1-l6 miles, 1909;
Addie, Is mile, 1:03.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Should be Hanged on General Princi pIes

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lS.-Two ex-con-
victs, Taylor and Lewis, just released
from states prison. made a murderous as
sault on Archie Salisbury, a sail maker,
late Saturday night. He was only slight
ly wounded in the shoulder by knife
thrust aimed at his throat. Three years
ago Taylor and Lewis were convicted on
Salisbury's testimony of burglary, and
sentenced to prison. Both swore they
would kill Salisbury when released, and
Saturday night they attempted to fulfill
their threat. His quickness in lodging
the blow saved his life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
FOUGHT A MADMAN.
Perilous Struggle with Wild
Chicago Lunatic.
A FIGHT FOR LIFE ON A HOUsEToP

The Maniac Runs Amuck for Awhile
and Then Does q Dangerous Act on the
Cornice Three Stories from the Ground
Pulled from His HeriiOus Position, He
Nearly Overpowers Two Officers in .
Rough and Tumble Conhict-Captured
at Last.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-two South Chicago
policemen had a desperate struggle yester-
day morning with crazy negro on a
housetop. The mans name is Nathan
Whitfield. He at one time conducted a
saloon at Lightwood and Strand streets.
Business reverses unbalanced his mind,
and for the past month he has shown
ing he became violent, and while men
were on their way to work he appeared
on the street clad only in a suit of under
wear. He snatched a flag from the front
of dry goods store and wound it around
his shoulders. Then he ran from one
street to another, striking at persons WHO
were in his way.
Swings from a High COrnice.
He sprang out in front of a milk wagon,
and tried to stop the horse. The driver
laid the lash on the animal, and it went
tearing down the street. Grocers' clerks
who were putting vegetables out on the
sidewalk saw the crazy man and locked
the doors. At Ninetieth and Strand streets
there is a vacant house. Whitfield, who
Is a big, stalwart fellow, put his shoulder
against the front door, and it flew off its
hinges. He assembled to the roof and
swinging himself over the edge, grasped
the cornice and moved hand over hand
across the front of the three-story build
ing
Police Called to the Rescue.
By this time crowd of two or three
hundred persons stood in the street watch
ing his strange actions. Whitfield was
yelling at the top of his voice, and those
in the street expected every moment to
see him loose his hold and drop to the
ground. Some one ran to the nearest pa
troll box and sent in call TO the station.
When the patrol, with Sergent McNamar-
ra and Officer James Rowan, arrived the
man had clint ed back on the roof. He
shook his fist at the policemen, and said
he would hurl them from the roof if they
attempted to take him down. McNamar-
| ra and Rowan rushed NJ through the
house and climbed out on the roof throug
skylight
The Battle on the Roof.
As their heads appeared through the
hole Whitfield swung himself over the
edge of the roof again and hung there IN
til the officers dragged him up. Then a
terrific battle ensued. The crazy man
wrenched the club from Rowan's hands
and flung it into the street. He then
struck Sergeant Mcnamara blow in the
face which staggered MIN. Officer
Rowan, who is considered a pretty good
man in a rough and tumble fight,
grabbed the man around the waist and
tried to throw him down. In less than
half minute the officers coat was torn
from his person. Whitfield had caught
, the garment by the tails and split it ur
| the back TO the collar. He was at last
overpowered and taken TO the station,
where he had to be strapped down. Whit
| field is about 80 years old.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Scores of the Base Ball Experts.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S.-Following are given
yesterdays League base ball scores: At
New York-New York, O.; Boston. 3. At
hia-Philadelphia, s; Brooklyn,
T. At Pittsburg /; Chicago,
3 At Observation-Disclosures, 3; Cleve-
land. ,
Association: At Boston-Boston, 9; Bal
timore, 3. At Washington,
g.; Athletic, 8. At Louisville-Coumbu bus
Z; Louisville, Il.
Western: At Duluth-Sioux City, 9;
Duluth, 3.
lllinois-Iowa: At Ottawa-The Quincy
men began dispute with the umpire in
the fifth inning, and refused to play ball
when ordered. The game was then given
10 Ottawa-9 to 0-while the score had
stood , to l in favor of Quincy. At Joliet
Joliet, =; Cedar Rapids, 8 At Rockford
Rockford 10; Ottumwa, l.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18

WASHINGTON, Aug. ls.-The, first meet
ing of the great scientific body, the Amer
lean Association for the Advancement of
Science, will begin in this city tomorrow,
Already several hundred members from
various sections of the country have ar
rived in Washington, and yesterday three
Of the auxiliary societies held meetings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Association-western Base Ball Deal.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 1S.-It is now set
tied beyond all question that the Milwau-
kee club will enter the American associa-
ton, and will do so by the purchase of the
Cincinnati club. The price agreed upon
is not given ont, but President Gillette. Of
Milwaukee, has pat up ST, 900 cash and the
balance reqLir in notes. "kiug' Kelly
goes to the Boston Association team
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Arsenic in the Dough.

GRAFTON, w. Va, Aug. lS-Mrs George
Malone niece, and five children are lying
in dying condition from eating poisoned
cakes. The lady made the cakes Sunday,
and while absent from the house few
moments it is believed some enemy at
tempted to poison the entire family by
placing arsenic in the dough. Tine death
of one or two of the children is expected.
Suspicion points to certain parties as the
poisoners and arrests may be made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Too BIG for an Ordinary Cot,fn.

VINCENNEs, Ind, Aug. ls.--John Ulmer,
saloonkeeper, died Sunday night, and
the ingenuity of the undertakers has
been taxed to secure a coffin large enough
to hold his remains, which weigh 965
pounds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18

CAPE MAY, \. j., Aug lS.-The presi-
dent left on lis Bennington trip this morn
ing at $50 by special train. Accompany
ing him were Private Secretary Halford,
Russell b. Harrison; Howard Gale, OF
indianapolis. guest of the president, and
Z. Il. Tibbott, stenographer. BY invita-
ton of George w. Boyd, of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company, the working
journalists stationed at Cape May Point
went with the president as far as New
York, and representatives of the press as.
sociations will go over the whole route.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Arson Secures Another Battery

CHICAGO, Aug 1S-Pitcher j. j. Wick
cry and Catcher W. Schriver, the crack
battery of the Milwaukee club, signed
with the Chicago club yesterday. Schriver
is the man whom Arson has been after all
season
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
The Creditors Investigated,

She returned to CIarksburg and the
news of the incident quickly followed her
The affair was hushed up, but it set some
of her creditors to investigating. The re-
suit showed that Miss Watts had dis
counted recently nearly 800 in forged pa
per in this and adjacent towns. Officers
arrested her in her parlor while entertain
ing company, and she surrendered nearly
81, 900 worth of jewelry to make good the
claim of one bank. 1t is said that debts
to still larger amounts are outstanding.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18

can recommend Ely Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry cstarrh from per-
sousl experience. Michael Herr, Phsr-
macist, Denver.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
A GAY YOUNG ADVENTURES.
Startling Expose of n Leader in Clarks-
burg w. Va. Society.

CLAKhs.UhG, W. Va, Aug ls.-AIiss
Annie Watts, brilliant and dashing
young lady, who moved in the most ex-
elusive social circles, has disappeared.
Miss Watts came here about year ago.
She had no relatives, but was well intro
duced, and soon became a society queen.
About two weeks ago Miss Watts made a
trip to Cincinnati. and while there made
heavy purchases giving checks on banks
here. The dealers became suspicious of
the checks, and reclaimed the goods, TAX
ing them from her rooms at the Burnet
House.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
AN OPPOSITION "HoLY COAT"
The French Have an Exhibition of the
Garment of ArgenteuiI.

LONDON. Aug. IS.-The rivalry between
France and Germany is reaching curious
lengths. This was illustrated Sunday in
the exhibition Of the holy coat of Argen-
teuil. No sooner did it become known a
few weeks ago that the ecclesiastical
authorities at Treves, in Rhenish Prus-
STA, were about to exhibit garment
claimed to have been worn by the Savior,
than the French were alive to deprive the
Germans, as far as possible, of the honor
and profit. 1t appears that Argenteuil,
within easy access by rail from Paris, also
possesses a holy coat said to have be
longed to Christ.
1t Was a Great Success.
Arrangements were promptly made for
the exhibition of the relic. Sunday was
chosen as the opening day, several days
ahead of the first public view at Treves
Great throngs of people went from Paris
and other localities to see the holy vest
ment. The exhibition was in every way
successful, and it is said to have caused
proportionate chaSrin at Treves, which
will probably lose multitude of expected
French Roman Catholic visitors. The
preparations for the public exhibitions IL
Treves are going on hurriedly and will be
completed within the appointed time
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
What He Had lD0sse.

At one OF NapOleon's reviews On Oh
grenadier who had made the con-
paigns of Italy and Egypt, not hes
ing his name pronounced, leit w
ranks and asked for the legios g
Honor. 'What have you done. "ssk
Napoleon, Ito obtain this recon
pense?" 1T was !. sire. who in tns
desert of Jatfa. in Il dreadful heat o.
fered you . watermelon. Il thaaI
you again for it. but that is not wona
the Legion Of Honor" The stsst
der who. 20 far. had been rs ce'a :
ice flew into u parONysm. and q.
with great volubility: ''Do you coa's
for nothing seven wounds received =
the bridge OF Arcola ut Lodi ~ ~
tiglione. ut the Pyramids. At Sala
Jean TAcle, at Austerlitz At fre'
land-elevcn campaigns in isa! '
Egypt, in Austria in Prussia In -
land?" Here the emperor interrupts
him, and. initiating his rivaclous y. !.
guage, said: We'll, we'll we'll w.
you scream! Now you come to esSsu g.
tial points: you end where you ous.
TO have begun; this is better thaa wv
watermelon. "--ArgOnaut.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

choar, are ornamented with silver. The
tall is new and peculiar shape, and is
of very fine felt, with velvet loops and
stiff wing feathers pointing forward
above the polk brim.
A very smart coat is shown in the
other illustration. taken from a model
just completed. 1t is of electric blue
faced cloth. cut very long in the sides
and back, but ending at the waist in
front. 1t is ornamented with an ap-
pliqued design in velvet shade or two
darker, the edges of which are darker
are outlined with gold cord. The
vest front is composed of soft drapetl
folds of pale, gold colorpd China crepe,
which are confined by IL braided corse
let girtlle. A chiffon eravat is worn
with this stylish scat. The pancake
hat is OfyellOw Tuscan straw. trimmed
with electric blue velvet, golden gauze
butterflies, and u gilt crescent pin.
Small velvet brides are crossed he
meath the chin.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
Marvellous Eeciindtty'

The reproductive powers Oh n'. Z
bacteria is so marvellous as 70 "
most beyond belief. Prof. Law nss.
perimented with several dln s';..
forms which were capable oil aouO; \.
their number every hour. "nOl
the best condition single oacs.'' 4.
will give IL, TT, 200 individuals ~ Il
short space of twenty-four houn
forty-eight hours the offspring 's' ~
germ not measuring more enss s;ll
one-fifteen-thousaudth OF al ncn ~
have increased until their bulk e' .o.I
be put in half-pint measure s ssijrs
number of individuals then eAe .,;os
2Sl. 500, 600, 900! If these deo" ,sa
are correct (and scientists nave r s.rs,
that they arc. as near as sucn " a.,as
can possibly be from the very . u
of the EXPERIMENT.. is IL any a;M,as
that bacterial diseases are 90 Wv
10 contrOl?-St. Louis Repuo'"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
Bodice Novelty.

A novelty among botliccs has the
back short and round at the waist line,
with the fronts falling long and square
cornered in what are called mantilla
fronts. Many other bodices have the
sheer fabric draped across from the
sides and without seams Marie
Antoinette sleeves are in great favor
for gowns, both for day and evening
wear. They fall straight TO the elbow.
and are trimmed there with a deep, full
ruft,c, either of the dress material or OF
lace. For evening dress two oeep
ruffles of lace form sleeves ana may pe
set full in the armholes or else added
at the elbow Of Transparent sleeves.
Lace and foulard ruches bordering the
foot of skirts are wldened at intervals
giving the effect of fcstoons.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

Va 20 our ways la life too much alone,
We hold ourselves too far from all our
kind;
Too often 10 are dead TO sigh and moan;
Too often to the weak and helpless blind;
Teo often, where distress and want abide,
We turn and pass upon the other side.
The other side IL troddcn smooth: and worn
by footsteps passing all the day.
Where lie the bruised that faint and worn.
IL seldom more than All untrodden way:
Onr selfish hearts are for our feet the guide,
They lead US by upon the other side
1t should be ours the oil and wine to pour.
Into the bleeding wounds Of stricken ones;
To takc the smitten and the sick and sore.
And bear them where stream OF blessing
runs;
Instead W. look about the way IL wide,
Anttso We pass upon the other side.
o. friends and brothers, gliding down the
years.
Humanity in calling each and all
In tender accents. born Of grief and tears.
pray Won listen to the thrilling cali;
N"ii cannot In your cold and selfish pride
Pass gulitlessly on the other side.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

Of months in its companionship
hood is a very pretty accom- !a:
to the mantclet. and II l, nASM Iso
very useful one. In cases % ems 1919
it can bc drawn over tha nat W Yl''o
the latter from u sudden sho"oi'
can also be worn on ooar" "
should the breezes be 50 strong as ="
prohibit the wearing OF pipAo
brmmed headgcar. 1t is goou when
the cold winds blow to protec. one -
neck from neuralgia. and when on
duty it loo.s very pretty hanging y
the back OF the garment 20 whicn y
belongs. BY all means have hec' 10
Your inantelct. and make up III us
pretty shape as you can.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

A report has been made by the
designated committee upon the ques-
tiOn of providing suitable accOmmo-
datiOns for young men, clerks and
others living in London On moderate
incomes. 1t proposes to erect series
OF dwellings, like the Peabody build
ings properly situated with an eye to
business. to accommodate 4j0 tenants
each to have u sitting-room with bed
alcove, for from 10 shillings to IS
shilnngs q week. There will be COM
mon reception and dining rooms Ii
brary. reading. writing. lecture. smOk-
ing, billiard and recreation rooms.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

yearns for something fresh and chic,
and there is no longer any beauty to
their faded eyes in the creations, which
q few weeks ago seemed SO marvellous
ly attractive. So as they journey
through New York en- route for their
next pleasure resort they stop long
enough to consult their favorite mod
lste. and then in week or SO there
follows them some long, narrow boxes.
each of which contains an ''inspir-
ation"-and bill. One of these pre-
cious cases has just started for the
Berkshire Hills, where its contents
will set off the blonde beauty of u
very charming Young woman who is
known as one of the bellies of that
region.
The material of this gown is "a viole
of u cloudy green-gray tint, somewhat
darker than resida. 1t is princess
dress with draped bodice which fastens
invisibly under the arm. Upon the left
side of the skirt is a panel OF silk of
the same shade, but brncaded in old
rose. Over this the draperies are caught
together with velvet ribbon to match
the color of the yelling, and u slight de-
sign is braided in silver upon the edges
which border the panel. The sleeves
are of the figured silk, with deep cuffs
of the woolstuff, which latter. like the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
INTERNATIONAL HENS.
dow 4 Shrewd Yankee Manage to 81
ON the Fence.

-
ON the Fence.
The advantages which people who
live exactly on the line between two
countries have in escaping the customs
and other regulations of both countries
have often been recOunted. Probably
the most picturesque and innocent in
stance OF this kind Of evasion comes
from the far western town Of Nogales,
which lies exactly on the boundary
between Mexico and Arizona.
On the United States side Of the line
in this town eggs have been rendered
dear by the new tariff upon eggs. mas
much as the hens of that region are
hieay owned on the Mexican side OF
the line and fed by tho peasants on
cheap Mexican grain.
Recently q Maine Yankee arrived in
N0gales with an eye to business. He
was convinced that his opportunity lay
in the high price Of eggs
Accordingly he put up q large hen
house exactly across the boundary line.
At the American end he provided nests.
and at the other end he regularly fed
his hens with low-priced Mexican
grain.
The fowls ate their grain in Mexico
and then walked across the line into
the United States to lay theireeggs.
The transaction was perfectly honest.
for OF course the proprietor OF the hen.
merry struggled neither grain nor eggs.
But he awaited himself OF high prices
on one side and low prices on the
other.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
The Servic.hle uaut.,et.

Every woman who travels appreci-
ates the value of mautelet. The
prettiest kind of mantelet is one
which consists of double-sided stuff.
Let one side for example. he of dove
colored wooden material, the other OF a
brown frieze-like texture. The gar.
ment can now be worn with either
side out, just as one desires. If thrown
open when one is travelling it is Just as
pretty ON the inside as on the outside.
The comfort of having a garment that
is sure to look pretty whether it is
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
Not Unllkely.

1T is not unbelief that makes any
man strong. Not by the shutting out
OF anything, not by the shutting out .
lie, does power come. 1t cannot come
by any negative. It must be positive.
Deny the falsehood with all your
power and voice. That is your duty.
But that does not make you strong. II
only makes you ready to be strong.
Having turned the lie out Of doors, you
throw these same doors open TO the
truth. Then strength will come pour
ing in. 1t has always been through
men OF belief. not unbelief. that
power from God has poured into man.
1t 10 not the discriminating critic, but
he whose beating. throbbtng life
offers itself a channel for the divine
force"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
FOR THE LENOX SEASON.
TOILETS FOR THE COMING
SCENES OF CAYETr.
Tickle Fancy Aesrns for Solnetn.n:
Fres, aud Chlc-A SersieeaD'e
M.ntelct-Latest Novelties Tor W"'
mems Wear.

Although during which summer COS
tunes may still he appropriately worn
there is a demand among fashionaote
people for new toilets with when 10
honor the closing days of che Newport
season and to inaugurate the opening
festivities at Lenox. For the gay put
terfiies of society are constantly on tue
wing, and IN consequence, their delicate
plumage soon becomes worn ana
stained; and then, too. their tickle fancy
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

A long walking stick that belonged
TO Louis XVIII. didn't cduce the up
set offer Of $50 ut the Hotel Ornot
and the state sword OF Charles X. .
handsome weapon. had to DO with
drawn under the reserve OF $40.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
r,.,s ,u germany and frssfe'

While flats are becoming incle .,s
ly popular in France among ~ rots
moderate means. people in . y. W..
spending position in Germa .n:;r On
anxious TO live in houses o. inc. s.rp,l
and a company has just oesa ~
in Berlin to enable them 70 W
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
strange light

opened, and new. strange light
burned in them.
Yes, dearie," he cried aloud. rs
il In answer to some celestial cali. the
eyes closed, and life had slipped out
from his keeping. And on the man
tel the beating OF the weary heart OF
the little clock was stilled.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
Figs aud .rhlssles.

Rams Horn: People who work for
the devil never get any vacation.
1t isn't often q man gets a fortune
without paying too much for it.
The man who can not pray for
people he doesn't like can not pray
for anybody.
There are people who get credit for
being good simply because they have
poor health.
What some people call prudence j.
often what their nearest neighbof,
call meannesS.
1t 10 better to kill II snake in an
awkward and clumsy manner than
not to kill it at all
II there were no stingy people in
the church the de~il wouldn't get Il
play so much.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29
l,rlae1 I'm Life.

''The great crises in life steal on Us
imperceptibly We are but
40 children seated ON the shore.
watching tho ripples that come in at
our feet; and while the ripples I'M
ceasingly repeat themselves. and
while the hour that passes is but a.
the hour before it, constellation after
constellation has gone by over our
heads unheeded and unseen. and We
awake with a start to find ourselves
in . new day, with oil our former
life cut of from us and become as a
dream"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-29

Vermont has 1913 Congregational
churches in les towns.
MIR. Surgeons works have been
translated into the Morse language.
The annual meeting OF the Ameri-
can Missionary association will be
held in Cleveland. o.. October 20-92,
1891.
Mr.. William Woodward OF Balti-
more now ninety years old. has been
Sunday-schooi teacher for seventy
two years.