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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
STARVING PEASANTS IN. RUSSIA.
They Eat the Grass OF the Fields and TIA q
Leaves of the Forests.

They Eat the Grass OF the Fields and tn q
Leaves of the Forests
LONDON, Sept. 3.-From st. Petersburg
comes more hideous news of the suffer
ings of the starving peasantry. In the
valley of the Volga emsciated wretches
can be seen feeding, like beasts, on the
grass of the fields, while others resort 10
the forests and chew leaves to assuage the
pangs of hunger. When boat is seen on
the river, the people of whole villages line
the banks earnestly pleading for assist
ance. The government is acting with all
the vigor possible, but the absolute dearth
of supplies makes it difficult to send relief
to many places where it is badly needed
Even the army feels the pinch. and at re
mote posts rations have been reduced
from a third to a half
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
A Good Thing for His Holiness.

LONDON. Sept. "A Treves dispatch
says that the receipts from the pilgrims
who have come to view the holy coat ex-
coed expectations. While large share #
the money is TO be retained for the repair
ing of the cathedral. the greater share
will probably be handed over to the pope.
There are two otfertory boxes in the cathe-
dral on the part of the holy see, and some
times as much as 1000 marks Is dropped
into them during the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
Terrible Accident at a College.

LONDON, Sept. "a Berlin dispatch
tells of horrible accident at Eberswalde
college. The chemistry class were en-
gagged in an experiment under the guild
Hnce of the professor, when an explosion
of the chemi ais they were using blinded
our students and injured in lesser de-
gree a number of others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
The Z. o. D. Laundry Wagon.

Owing to the change in drivers on our
delivery wagon. it was impossible for US
to reach all of our Old customers this
week. We will do our best to reach all
the coming week. however, and make
everything as satisfactory as possible.
CARL AcHTERMANN,
Prop'r. G. o. D. Laundry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
The London for bargains.

B. Birkenfeld offers tor sale his entire
stsck of books, stationery, confectionery
and toys, ice cream parlors and fixtures
complete. Also his property for sale or
rent for any number of years to suit
parties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
Want the Tariff Nodded.

CHICAGO, Sept. BY vote Of Al to le
the national fair commission yesterday
resolved to appoint a committee to lay
before congress a modification of the Nc
Kinley tariff bill in the interests of for.
eign exhibitors at the Worlds fair.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 3.-The betrothal
of the czarwitch TO the Princess Marie of
Greece will shortly be formally an.
nounced during visit of the czarina TO
Athens. 1t is love match. the czarwitch
adhering to his choice despite the ad-
vocacy by the car of his union to Mon
.aurin pripcaSs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03

The London boys are the boys to buy
your boys clothing from.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03
Peoples Savings ana Loan Association.

Peoples Savings and Loan Assoclation.
Mr.. Byron Sutherland. secretary Of the
Peoples Savings and Loan association of
Minneapolis, MINI. is at room SIX. 'Har-
per house. where he will be pleased to see
any of the Peoples stockholders VINO will
call On him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03

Peach ice cream made from fresh rir q
peaches at Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-03

The London Clothing Company is an
economical trade centre.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23

q terrifying marlin spike, and said that he
would like 10 have a certain boatswain
ndoOed for having used his influence to
put him in the brig. Upon his producing a
SO bill be was told to enter the tree. This
the tar Immediately did, a d. leaning down
t. place his donation below the bowl he OBJ
served a number Of other bills and number
of shining CONS This is my prize" re-
marked the tar to himself, whereupon he
rolled up his sleeves and took his trusty
marlin spike in one hand and the dish os
steaming stew in the other and
sailed forth TO defeat the enemy.
The excited Voudoos dancing around
the tree were taken by surprise and
completely routed. The tar opened the
war by throwing the hot stew over the
bedizened form of the queen, Zourinous.
he then cracked the next dignitary in
power over the head with the bowl The
queen sped rapidly off. The bowl-hit nag
followed her. and upon the jolly tar's max
ing terrific onslaught on the remainder of
the crew they followed the precedent set by
their superiors. The tar placed both his
hands upon his hips and laughed loud aud
long He then gathered the money from
the tree, sheathed his marlin spike and hied
to the nearest grog shop 10 get drunken.
That ended the voudoo dance in Congo
square. Zourinous was rich and did not
care. The rest, having lost their leader.
had not sufficient hardihood to risk meeting
another drunken sailor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
TOM W ATseN TALKS.
Eo Makes Rsptyto That Edi-
toriaLostns- /. I ~.
Eron. the Ailantao 5eNrael.

From, tie Atlantic y erracl. -s
CONGRESSMAN Watson of the Tenth was
asked thi, morning about the Constitutions
editorial headed "A Eiee0 Of Whole
Cloth in which the statement Of Mr..
Watson to the effect that. he mad been
promised the chairmapship, OF an im2or-
tant committee if he would snppoII . ulse
Crisp for speaker is ALLUDED 70,
~ did saw that one Of the Constitution
staff had written me q letter which IN
effect " as the offer of communities place II
| would promise to sippoTts Mr.Crisp t !
81 repeat the stateIn9hnet have me letter,
and any one who desires canses NJ The ret-
son why the Constitutions was. SO cautious
in wording its denialsis, Rscapse they k9ow
have the letter. and they are, prepared i, %
throw over BOARD the }BlAn who wrote Az
Just as they did thgAw,, over ootiru tnelr
Washington correspond snt rev months
ago on an issue with DS. Maoune' where
the correspondent was right:
"fustead of having the fnaDiiness 10 saana
by this correspondence. 4vhods A'kinsmau Of
the managing editors ittieyotteserted hiss.
and, amid the jeers ant, saUzitenlppuons coaaC
ment of the whole staseg licked the feet 9f
DIR. Macuue. l',
ION Yesterday Very frankly showed
the disputed letter to nv friend, MIR. JCe
OIL, city editor of the yeioRStltttton- He
read the letter in my room. WIEN he had
finished he drew long breath and saldi
Well that is a strsightOut offer nu.
"The Constitution, knowing this, hedged
its denial round and about with such
phrases as this: No man who IS authorized
to speak for the papcr3 No editor OF the
paper No one who owns one dollars worth
of stock in the paper
1.-THE gentleman who wrote me this let
ter is recognized everywhere as one OF the
CONSTITUTIONS most trusted and authoritA-
tive representatives. be stands very near
TO Mr.. Crisp. He wrote me TIE letter from
the Constitution office, on Constitution
letter paper, which has at the top this
quaint and curious legend: Office Of Man~
aging Editor Clark Howell
This letter leaves the impression that
Amos Cummings, the slanderer OF Geor-
gia, on his recent visit TO Mr.. Crisp, was
the instigator of the proposition 1t con-
tanned
"What about You coming toAtIanta to push
the candidacy of Senator Ellington for the
presidency of the allancem was asked the
| congressman.
"It is one Of the brilliant falsehoods Of
the Atlanta Constitution. 1t was done to
destroy Senator Ellington and prevent him
from being vice-president. 1t accomplished
its purpose.
'" Had Senator Ellington never COM
menced any fight on the West Point Ter.
minal the Constitution would never have
filled its columns with falsehood' in refer
ence to caucuses with Gordon and Northern.
The faIsehoods succeeded as falsehoods
sometimes temporarily do. But the brave
man whom they have succeeded in victim
izing will one day receive the grateful
| thanks of this entire state for the sDlendid
work he has done against Jay Gould's at
torneys, lobbyists aud smooth-tongued con-
spirators."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
ST. AUGUSTINE NEWS.
An Engagement Announced-PrG
Ssnted q Medal for HeroiSm.

An Engagement Announced-Pre-
ssnted a Medal for Herosm.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Aug. 22.-The
marriage of Capt. Black, U. 8. A. to Ger
trude Totten Gamble, is announced to take
place Wednesday, Sept. 2. at st. Peters
church, Norristown, N. J. Miss Gamble
spent the past two years at Seville, Fla,
with her sister. Mrs. q. w. Young daugh-
ter-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Young.
1t was at the home of the latter, in this
city, that the captain met Miss Gamble.
The st. Augustine Humane Society to-
day presented TO Mayor W. s. NJ. PInkham
beautiful gold medal in token of his
heroism in saving the life Of Phillip Sabate,
off Anastasia Island on July IA last. Young
Sabate went beyond the surf, and being
weak from recent illness was being carried
away in the under-tow, when Mr.. Pinkham
was called for, he being an expert swim
mer, lost no time in swimming out to
and saving the drowning man. The medal
is hung TO bar Humane Societyn-under
is scroll held by an eagle bearing q laurel
stem, with the words 'Of st. Augustine,
Fla. - the name of the hero is on the outer
rim; in the center is, in bold relief, man
swimming. A shield on the bottom is en-
graved July 14th. 1917 The reverse,
Presented to Hon. w. 8. NJ Pinkham, in
testimony of his heroism in saving Phillip
Sabate from drowning near Anastasie
Island u .-.[
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
POPPING THE QUESTION.
A Systematic Method That Will Help
the Bashful Young Man.
Eron, london T,d Pj}e

A Systematic Method That Will Help
the Bashful Young Man.
From London lid Bits.
Don't be too sudden about it. Many a
girl has said "no" when she meant ''yes''
simply because her lover didn't choose the
right time and pop the question gently.
Take a dark night for it. Have the
blinds closed, the curtains down, and the
lamp turned most out. Sit near enough to
her so you can hook your little finger into
hers.
Wait until the conversation begins to flag
and then quietly remark:
"Susie. want to ask you something
She will ddget about a little and probably
reply:
sYes"
After pause you may add:
"Susie. my actions must have shown
that is, you must have seen-I mean you
must have been aware that
Pause here for awhile, but keep yourlittle
finger firmly locked. She may cough and
try 10 turn the subject off by asking you
how you liked the sermon, but she only does
it to encourage you. After pause you can
continue:
II was thinking. as was coming up the
street Tonight that before l went away
would ask you--that is, / would broach the
subject nearest MY mean / would know
my"
Stop again and give her hand a gentIe
squeeze She may make move to get away
or she may not. In either case it augurs
well for you. Wait five minutes and then
20 on:
1.-THE last year has been a very happy one
to me, but hope that future years will be
still happier. However, that depends en-
tirely on you. am here tonight to know
that is, to ask you'll am here Tonight
to hear from your own lips the one sweet
-"
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be too rash
about such things. Give her plenty of
time to recover her composure, and then
put your hand on your heart and continue:
Eyes, thought as | was coming here to-
night how happy I'd been, and I said to
myself that if L only knew you would con-
sent to be my-that is. said if only knew
if was only certain that my heart had
not deceived me aud you were ready TO
share
Hold on-there's no hurry about it. Give
the wind chance TO sob aud moan outside
among the trees. This will make her loue~
some and call up all the love in her heart.
When she begins to cough and grow restless
you can go on.
Before met you this world was desert
to me. didn't take any pleasure in life,
and it didn't matter whether the sun shone
or not. But what change 10 one short
year. 1t is for you TO say whether my
future shall be a prairie of happiness or one
long aud never-ending pathway Of thistles.
Speak, dearest Susie, and say, aud say that
~
Give her Eve minutes more by the clock
and then add:
THAT you-you will be-that is, that you
WILDE minem
She will heave sigh, look up at the
clock, aud round the room, and then as she
slides her head over your vest pocket she
will whisper:
Henry will.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
Paragraphs From Sparks.

SPARKS, GA, Aug. % Prof. Thomas E.
Williams is now the efficient principal Of
Sparks Academy. The sch5ol opened with
thirty pupils, but will so0u be augmented,
10 sixty. Prof. Williams is a Berrien
county boy, who has proven himself emil
nently successful as an educator.
N. E. Patterson, manager Of the alliance
cooperative store at Nashville, is at lbs
mothers homo near here dangerously, III
with typho-1nalarial fever. contracted at
his post of duty. 75ts
A change has occurred ia Sparks NUM-
cipal affairs. Capt. James IT Giddens sue
ceeds to the mayoralty, vice j. q. Elliott,
who resigned because Of pressing mercan-
tile business. i-,s,9fe-f s..-,-f y. -, -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
MR.. WATSON UNBosoAls.
From, the Constitution.

At last Hon. Thomas Ellington Watson
has unbosomed himself of the terrible secret
which has been preying on his mind for
some time, concerning the deep mystery
which has been behind the Constitutions
position toward him.
1t is letter received by him from Mr..
Ed. Barrett, the CONSTRUCTORS Washing
ton correspondent, who, Mr.. Watson says,
dAzzled him with the suggestion OF posi-
ton on house committee, in the event of
his support of, and Mr.. Crisp's election to,
the speakership.
And this man has been parsding up and
down the state, declaring in remote places
that the Constitution had offered him the
craftsmanship OF house committee If he
would support Crispl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
= q Ytl
Cecil Cuttings.

CECIL, Ca, Aug;;9s g gesg se heaviest storm
OF wind and rain, WITH PA " "
OF thunder loud enough, L "a wake the dt4lsSt
conscience. passed over this town ThrFsaaE
afternoon at 5 ocioGn Tne.storm lasted
not less than forty minutes and did much
damage to the open cotton in tho Heldsscto
sugar cane and garden truck 'fhe storm
path was southwark and appeared to be at
least four miles in w1ith.
l. M. Weldon and j ohm Lewis captured
gingercake colored Negro Thursday morn
ing who had been getting his living by
stealing potatoes from the latter's field
The Negroes name was nor ascertatned, buS
he appeared III robust hsAlt and able to
support himself by honest labor. He was
securely bound, carried =, to Valdosta and
lodged In jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23

pulse. 4 guess little brandy aud quinine
is about what you want said he, and he
gave 1t TO me. | Went to sleep right away
and In the morning walked 10 as we'll as aver.
IL was only little caill. But if | had wor~
RED from that start might easily scared
People might save themselves n lot Of
worry if they only would There are
enough real troubles without manufacsur-
NJ Inelh. OWEN LANGDON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23

Asbott's East Indian Corn Paint cures corns,
bunions and warts.-Ad.ss sds .as
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
BRRRIEN BRBVIrIES.
A Weddlnr-The Bridge Across thu
Withlacoocnee Now Free.

q w SN1Nt n = no a4oIlU5b 1AO1 Oos1 LI1b
Withlacoochee Now Free. -
NASHVILLE, GA, Aug. 22.-The marriage
of S. A. Julian and Mrs. Annie E. Avera
was consummated here few days since,
Judge W. L. Swindle officiating. The bride
is the widow of Harmon c. Avera, who
died some twelve months since, while the
groom was Mr.. Avera's partner in the mer-.
camille business at the time Of his death. %;
The county commissioners have finally
succeeded in purchasing Of Mr.. e. Williams
his toll bridge across the WithlacoocAee
river, at the old Fitch ferry, with alb the
franchises connected Herewith. In the fH@i
ture it will be free bridge, to the great
qualification OF the tEaYetipg public. go,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
AT DryfnS Bios:
OUR TROUSERS SALE

Must be Investigated for in
telligent appreciation.
We are positively closing
out our light weight Suits and
Goats and Vests at COST.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
don't fail to investigate our
staggering cut in Low Quar-
ter Shoes. Ladies' Hand
sewed French Kid Opera Toe
or Common Sense reduced
from So to So 25.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
PORTLAND CEMENT.
All Builders Supplies.

DIVER SAND, Portland Cement. Rosendal
II, Cepent, Rockland Lime. Georgia Lime, all
STYLES Brick, Calcined Plaster, Nassau Fibre,
Roofing Paint, Roofing Paper
Orders fslled promptly in carload lots and less
ct lowest prices. GEORGE SChLEHs
Telsphone No. 40. Broker Ilo Bryan st.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
AtDryfNS BIOS.

Fellow citizens, see our
display of Fall Neckwear and
Half Hose in our Jumbo
Window. Handsomest goods
in the city for the price.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23

Mothers here Is pointer. We have just
received % dozen each Boys Fancy Flan-
mel and Percals Waists, regular made
Waists, see corner window display, 25c and
SOC.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22
TO CHECK THE FLOOD
che Present Tide of Immigra-
tion to be Investigated.
A COMMISSION TO GO ABROAD
The Members VII First Visit New York e
study the Problem There.

The Treasury Statement shows a Surplus
of S15, 200, OOO-Pension Commissioner
Raum to Retire-No Action This Week
ON the Spanish UReciprocity Question
Land Court Judges to be Appointed.
WASHINGTON, May % Secretary Fos-
ter has appointed committee composed
of ex-Congressman GrosYenor, of Ohio;
DR.. Walter Kempster, the noted expert
on insanity, and Mr.. Powderly, q brother
of 7. V. Powderly, to go to Europe and
investigate the immigration problem.
The commission will sail about June
10. Prior to their departure the COM
mission will devote some time to study
ing the character of the immigrants who
land in New York. 1871. -.,,..-.
The commission is instructed to devote
special attention to the countries of
Southern Europe and ascertain the reason
for the outpouring of the people to the
United States; the financial aid furnished
them by municipalities; whether criminals
and INDECENT emigrants are sent here by
the sanction of the State or municipali-
ties, and all information on the subject
that will enable the United States to
frame laws to prevent undesirable immi-
grafton into this country, or to stop it
entirely through diplomatic intercession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22
DR.. GREEN ELEcTED.

He Receives the Unanimous Vote OF the
General Assembly.
DETROIT, Mich, May 22.-Rev. William
H. Green of Princeton was unanimously
elected Moderator by the Presbyterian
General Assembly.
1t is definitely understood that the dis.
cussion on DR.. Briggs case will be held
next Thursday.
h. Following is synopsis of what the an
nual reports to the General Assembly will
show:
The women of the church have sent to
the Mission House during the year 1910,
600. The board of church erection re-
received $9S, 726.S7, which, with the un-
expended balances, gave it a total work
ing capital of $126, 642.29. The total
membership of the Presbyterian Church,
including the Dutch and German Re-
formed Churches, in the world was 90
265, 500, Of which 1,562,s9 were in the
United States. -E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22

II you are fortunate enough to have
boys you must clothe them, clothe
them as well as you can, don't buy
trash and scold because buttons come
off and the seams rip, the boy is not to
blame, the clothes are not half made.
Your boy sees other boys with clothing
that looks fresh and clean while his is
faded and dingy and he may have
taken twice the care of his suit, you
cannot keep such goods fresh, they
are part cotton and will fade and what
little wool there is in them is so full OF
oil everything sticks to it and you can
not keep it clean. Try one of our
RIGHTLY MADE suits, they are not
only ALL wool but CLEAN wool,
and are strongly made, then if your
boy does not keep his suit clean you
will be justified in reprimanding him
for you have done what you could to
make him look well.
F.. J. B. MULLINGS,
So Mems and Boys Outftter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22
AJER THE HIGHT.
Both Men Carry Broken Homes and Othel
Injuries.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 90. The Jack
son-Corbett fight was not declared a
draw. The referee declared that there
was NO contest, which differs from a
draw in that the men will have to fight
again for the purse. Both men wers
badly used up and at the close Corbett
was apparently the weaker but was
still game and confident. Jackson's
shoulder was dislocated and two ribs
We're broken. Corbett's both hands
We're broken and badly battered and
swollen. The result is considered big
victory for young Corbett and when the
men meet again it is believed that he
will win. After the thirty-first round
the affair developed into walking
match, 10th men being so weak that
their blows lacked force. After the
fight Corbett said that during the latter
part of the mill he thought that his arm
was broken, but he would not give in. An
examination showed that although his
arm was painfully sprained it was not
broken zf.zs'~55 az...,s. $50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22
: WHO POISONED HUNTER.
His Housekeeper is Under Suspicion {
Having Caused His Death.

His HOusekeeper is Under Suspicion OF
Having Caused His Death.
GIENs FALLS, N. Y, May 22.-Great in
terest is taken in the Hunter will case OF
Crown Point Theodore Hunter died
about the middle of April. After his
death Anna Murray presented a will be-
queathing her $50, 900.
Mr.. Hunter died in great agony, and
at the time of his death it was rumored
that he had been poisoned. An analysis
of his stomach revealed the presence Of
enough arsenic to kill several men.
Before the coroner the woman admit
ted that she had purchased the poison,
andIMrs. Murray is under suspicion of hav-
ing caused his death. ass 4.
The case is being investigated at Port
Henry. The will is contested by nephews
and nieces and sensational developments
are expected. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22
SHE BEWlTCHED HIM.

Tho Reason why Newark Man Dashed
r His Wife with a Razor. g..
NEWARK, N. J., May 22.-Frederick
Hauk quarreled with his wife at 6S2
Springfield avenue last night and cut her
terribly with a razor.
Policeman Wolff, who was sent to arrest
Hauk, was thrown down stairs by him.
Hauk then ran into the street, where he
was captured by another policeman.
At the hospital it was said that Mrs.
Hauk was likely to die.
Hauk told the police that his wife had
bewitched him. At times he said she
almost prevented him from breathing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22

r AIDES AND MISSES Oxford Ties
Il and Patent Slippers, and full line of
Ladies' and Gents Shoes. T. d. McCar-
thy, corner Mill and Baldwin streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22

On. Q. W. 5. Fnoar, 1s7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-22
h. NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Catholic Church at Saugerties,
N. Y, was damaged 81 900 by fire.
Albert 2. Mcdonald has been appointed
postmaster at Altoona, Pa.
Benjamin F. Fisher has been appointed
receiver of the Spring Garden National
Bank Of Philadelphia.
Edwin @. Bassett, locally known
hypnotist of Hartford, is dead at his sum-
mer residence at Madison, Conn.
The trainers and housesmiths' strike
of New York Is no nearer a settlement
than it has been for week past.