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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Low Rates to Denver.

Knights Templar triennial conclave-
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail-
way will sell round trip tickets at half
rates east of the Missouri river to knights
Templar and their friends to Denver,
Aug. to 7, good to return to Oc.. IL:
and west OF the Missouri river, July %
to Aug. 10, return limit Oct. 10. Ask
your nearest ticket agent for full psrtic-
ulars or address John Sebastian, G. T. s.
p. A, Chicago, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Iowa State Fair

Dear Sir-While at the state fair my
wife tried your kr luse's Heaiache Cap
sales with good results We have men
toned them to some of our neighbors
and they want to give them a trial d.
They prove to be all that they are rec
commended. Please find enclosed ex
press order for 81, for which send -four
boxes of capsules.
G NJ WILSON. Gilbert, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
The Riack Hawk Inn.

The Black Hawk Inn will cater to the
orderly class of citizens Questionable
characters are not permitted on the
grounds, and an off GER will be in attend
ance to enforce this rule. Dishes, cut
lery and tableware for rent. and coff.e,
cream. sugar hot water. etc, for sa TO
picnic parties. j. E. MoNTRosE.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Fourth Glass Postonices and Their Rel

OF the presidential pOsto.iices only few
more than per cent. are located in gov
eminent buildings; the rest all occupy
buildings leased or rented by the govern
ment. 1t does seem invidious distinc-
ton to make the fourth class postmaster
personally pay for quarters, fuel and lights,
when the salaried officials of all CLASSES
pay for nothing of the sort. This is what
makes it especially desirable to have an
Office where the postmaster is appointed
by the president-he may not get any more
money, but his running expenses are paid.
Kate Fields Washington.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09

Wife Gmpatiently)-Th new dress does
rot set well, and know it.
Husband-What makes you think SO?
wife-It's too comfortable.-New York
Weekly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

Ned Christie, the notorious outlaw, who
killed Dan Naples, U. S. official year ago,
is dead. He was surrounded about daylight
Thursday by sixteen deputy U. S. marshals led
by Dick Brunts and T. G. White. The pres
ence Of the officers was unknown to Christie
until sunrise, when one of his companions came
out Of the cabin where Christie had fortified
himself. He was ordered to surrender but the
only reply was shower of bullets none Of
which took effect. The fire was returned and
he was severely wounded. He managed to get
back into the house, however. Then began an
all-day's battle, in which neither side suffered
any damage.
Later in the evening the officers resorted to
dynamite and succeeded in blowing down part
Of the house and setting fire to the ruins. While
the blaze at its fiercest Christie was seen to
emerge from under the floor and start to run.
but was ordered to halt. He did not stop and
was riddled with bullets, mutilating him terri
bly, and knocking him down. He tried to re-
gain his feet, but another volley settled him.
The officers then turned their attention to the
burning building and discovered Charlie Hare
trying to escape. He was terribly burned. but
was able to run. He was arrested. The body
Of Wolf, who had been wounded early. was
burned to crisp in the building. which was
entirely consumed. The females of the Christie
family we're allowed to retreat at the beginning
OF the fight. One year ago the officers at
tempted to make a prisoner of Christie, but
were obliged to abandon the attempt, not being
acquainted with the location of the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

From I he st. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t is often said that tea chests are lined with
tinfoil, but just as there is no lead in lead
pencil so there is no tin in this tinfoil The
thin lining consists of lead, and is said to be the
purest lead that can be found. Among the
countless undeveloped resources of the Ce les
tial empire is supply Of lead which would yield
millions annually il properly worked, and from
the inexhaustible supply the Chinese take what
they need for making Innings for tea chests
The lead is melted in small vessels and poured
out while hot. Before it has time to cool it Is
pressed into sort Of mold. and when enough
squares have been produced they are soldered
together, and the 'sheet thus formed is placed
In the chest as a lining. Then the top layer Of
lead is soldered on and all possibility of the tea
losing strength on the voyage is at an end The
lead Is so pure and the solder used is so fine
that the lining of an empty chest is worth much
more than the chest itself, and is in great de-
mand for making the best quality Of solder.
How the smooth Unlike appearance can be pro-
duced without the aid OF polishing or other
machinery would be mystery, were it not for
the fact that the native Chinaman is even more
industrious and ingenious when at home than
when he has spent few years in this country
and begun to entertain hopes Of decent pay and
reasonable hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
CHAPTER III.

Mr.. Tompkyns. said the doctor, after max
ing brief examination, shave you been out in
the woods lately?"
Not /, replied the patient, ''but MIA
Tompkyns has been. She gathered lot Of
autumn leaves and things. There are some Of
them in those vases on the mantelpiece."
''Ah, indeed.' said the doctor, putting on
his spectacles and approaching the mantsl-
piece. Where was it that you plucked these.
madam
''on the way 10 Chevy Chase, answered Mrs
Tompkyns. Are they not beautiful"
Very pretty indeed, responded the doctor,
gravely. Permit me TO commitment Won on
your task. Here we have in this vase what I
recognize at once as the rhus venenata and in
this other receptacle observe some punches Of
the rhus toXicodendron
How nice TO know the botanical Names"
cried Mrs. Tompkyns. But have they no En-
gli-h names?"
On. yes, madam" said the doctor '.Ihe
rhus toxicodendron is the poison ivy. and the
rhus venenata is the poison oak. They are &C
countable for the condition OF your husband at
present. He will have 20 stay in the house for
three or four days. will write a prescription.
simple solution Of boracic acid aud rosewater
TO battle the face with. and see that il Is kept
tied up with a silk handkerchief TO prevent cold.
Ii is fortunate for you. madam. that Won ara
one OF those persons who are not susceptible 90
this species ofpoisoning, else you also would be
suffering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

There is no reason either why he should smoke
cigarettes whenever he thinks he can do 50
safely, or spend his time and money vainlv trv-
ing to play pool. II takes tolcrablv rich man
TO play this game. for in the course Of one
evening man PLAYS away the price Of a shirt
perhaps. or. at any rate. of n pan Of good socks.
IL Is needless to say that when there is a re,iuc-
tion in the force this young messenger is nut
out and has to hustle for his living
There are such things as women messengers
In some of the departments. and they do we'll
They do not relish the work. but they are not
ashamed of it and they want the money that
they get II Is strange that q man should re-
quire more money TO live upon than a woman.
but il is true that they nearly always receive
higher pay for the same work. Women mes
sengcrs are as yet rare. but they are becoming
more common every wear.
II any one would take the trouble 10 count
up the total sum of money paid by the govern
me7t IN salaries 10 messengers every year he
would be startled at the largeness of she amount
Chief messengers get $40 year. as-istant %
$40, and most of the messengers rank as Ia
borers on the rolls and get 5000. Then there
are watchmen at rates about equal 60 messcn-
gers and pages az $50 month. IL one man
had every year a salary equal to that Of all the
governments messengers he would be richer
than James Gordon Bennett and not quite as
well of as jay Goald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
CHAPTER III.

Two days later Mr.. Tompkyns rose from HIS
bed In the morning with a queer sensation. He
put his hand 10 one side of his face and found
that II was enormously swollen. One Of HIS
eyes was nearly closed and he felt. rs he ex-
pressed II. extremely bunged.'' II he had
been out with the BOYS the night before no
might have imagined that he had had an en-
counter with a cabman or had fallen agAins. q
lamp post, but. a matter Of fact. he had spens
the evening soberly at home and had gone %
bed unusually early.
'Snoozleby. my darling,' exclaimed his
wife when she beheld him. what is the
matter with you?'
Il wish 1 knew, NV treasure" replied Mr..
Tompkyns, trying 20 smile as he gazed at him.
self in the glass. But the effort was a dismal
failure, because he could only do II on one
side. the other side of his face being too much
swollen.
What do you think il can be-" asked MIRA
Tompkvns. horrifed. "lour appearance ID
perfectly dreadful"
Il quite agree with Won. my dear" replied
her spouse. continuing 20 gaze upon his dis
torted image in the mirror. Then he added,
retectiyely: 81 guess IL IL some new kind %
disease. | always get EN- quickly ss they
are discovered"
We must send for the doctor" suggested
Mrs. Tompkyns.
Decidedly" he assented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
News Notes From Rockville and Its Vicinity,
Correspondence of The Evening Star.

1 News Notes From Rockville and Its vicinity.
Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Nov. s. 1892
Mrs. Msus, the wife Of Assistant Surgeon L.
N. Msus U. 8. A., arrived here yesterday on q
visit to relatives and friends
In the case Of Albert B. Bibb, executor. agt
]. Barry Adams Judge vinson of the circuit
court has filed an order refusing the application
for receiver and dissolving the injunction
An undivided one-third interest in Capitol
View Park has been sold by A. r. Harr to VIM.
NJ. Clayton for so, 0O0
Messrs. Richard Poole. Franklin Mace, Allen
Reed and VIM. H. Dickerson were today Sc
lected as jurors for November term Of the
circuit court in place of Geo. d. Jones, Frank
H. Ertter, Benz. d. Candy and VIM. i. Jones
Of W., excused by the court.
The third quarterly meeting for Rockville
circuit NJ L. Church South will be held at Po-
tomac Saturday and Sunday, November II
and 10.
The Washington Central High School and
Rockville foot ball teams will play a game at
this place tomorrow.
some days ago a violent assault was COM
mitted ON Mr.. Perry g. Etchison. an aged citi-
zen OF Damascus district, by John J. Mullinix,
A. D. Muilinix and a German laborer in their
employ. The accused parties had hearing
before Justice Kinsey. when j. J. Mullinix ard
the uer man were held TO bail In the sum of SlC0
each and j. ID. Mullinix in the sum of $500
Mr.. EtchisOn. who is eighty-four wears of age,
was so badly injured that his friends are doubt
full of his recovery.
a democratic meeting will be held at G,,eat
Falls Saturday night which will be addresses, by
Messrs. s. c. Jones and II. NJ. Talbot
The last rally Of the Germantown Demo-
cratic Campaign Club will take place on Mon
day night next. The meeting will be addressed
by Messrs. Philip ID. Laird, II. NJ. Talbot and
others.
specimen Australian ballots are being dis
tributed throughout the county. SO that voters
may become accustomed to marking them
properly before the day Of election.
Mr.. Stephen B. Lyddsne is now engaged in
removing the old buildings from lot recently
purchased by him on the main street of this
town preparatory to the erection of a fine brick
building 40N56 feet and two stories high The
first floor will be used as q store room and the
second Ior ohces. SAM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
LITTLE ENAsPERATIoNs.
More or Less Clever Catches in Pronunris-
tion and Spelling.

From Harpe-'s Young People.
young lady was once talking with q very
young and very smart man who was inclined
to air his knowledge Of the languages little
beyond what she felt that modesty required
She therefore said TO him. with an air Of defer
ence to his superior attainments:
You are Latin scholar. wish You would
tell me how 10 pronounce the word .so-met-i-
mes
The youth. with an air OF kindly patronage,
replied: Il have rot met the word in nv
Latin reading, but should have no hesitation
in saying tina, it should be pronounced sonnet
ZINES giving it in four syiables, the accent
on the second).
Thank you for telling me" replied the girl,
demurely. II have always heard il pro-
nounccd sometimes. but if you say the other
way that must he right"
This is similar to the perhaps familiar catch
of the pronunciation of ''bac-kac-he" which
will often surprise the uninitiated by proving
to be only backacbe. II also reminds one Of q
question printed some years since as 10 the way
of spelling ''need'-to need bread. The aver
age person viii reply, "k-n-e-a-d, of course"
but the answer will be: THAT is the WAY 20
spell knead dough. but not to need bread
young lady recently misled a family in
most heartless way. She remarked: II had
letter today. and how do you imagine the little
proposition to used!''
Too. suggested mamma.
Two" suggested papa.
"Tew," lieu" ''Tu," ventured various
voices.
Lily, who was much engaged with her French
lessons just then, suggested tout !" and Tom
in derision improved upon that with ..tueue."
declaring that must be right in order 10 rhyrne
with queue"
"All wrong" exclaimed the young lady. when
the alphabet and their ingenuity were well ex-
hausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
SHE DIDN'T KNOW.
And Tha; is why Mr.. rompkyas 10 Cos
fined tn the House.
CHAPTER I.

DEFoRE MRS. sNooZLEBy ToMpKyys
~ makes another expedition after autumn
leaves she will take lesson OF two in botanical
science.
She came home one afternoon last week viii
a double armful Of beautiful plants and
flowers. How she managed 20 carry such q
quantity was amazing.
They flied the available vases and jugs up
stairs and down and made the drawing room,
dining room and library lovely with their bril-
liant eolors. Among other things she had gath
cred bunch of violcts Just think Of IL.
Heal Niolets on November /, surely such spring
neWers do not usually grow az this ses.on %
the year. Perhaps the recent warm weather ID
accountable for the phenomenon.
Mr.. Tompkyns informed her husband that
she had gathered all this vegetAl LONELINESS in
The woods not FAR from the electric road that
leads to Chevy Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
He Tried to Save His Brother,

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
81 have seen great many men killed. said
Burke Mcmahon at the Southern. IL was with
old Pap Thomas at Chickamauga when his corps
stood like a rock for the flower of the confed-
eracy to beat and break upon. and with Grant
when he hurled his columns at the impregnable
heights of vicksburg. / have seen command
ing officers torn to pieces with a shell and
beardless boys dead on the battlefield with their
mothers picture pressed TO their cold lips, but
l never had anything affect me like the death of
a couple of young railroad men in Texas seven
or eight years ago. 1 was riding on the engine
Of a fast passenger train. and at Waco the en-
gineer got orders to look out for a brakeman
who was missing from the freight we were fol-
lowing. He was supposed to have fallen be-
tween the cars of his train. NV brother is
braking on that train; l wonder if il can be
him. said the fireman. I'll keep up steam
while you stand on the pilot and watch out.
post in front and we pulled out. We had Just
gotten well under way when the fireman gave
the signal to stop. The engineer applied the
air brakes. They failed to respond, and We
were on down grade and could not stop. The
missing brakeman was lying on the track,
badly mangled, but conscious. He raised his
hand and frantically signaled the train. but the
great iron machine went plunging down
upon him at a rate of twenty miles an hour
The fireman cast one despairing look mt the
engineer, then sprang in front of the pilot and
hurled his wounded brother of the track But
he was not quick enough to save himself. The
engine caught him and crushed both legs of at
the hips. As we picked him up he said, with
quiet smile: Its no USE BOYS; I'm done for
But saved Ned We laid them down in the
baggage car side BY side. Ned put out feeble
hand and clasped that of his brother. I've got
my time, old fellow he said. Here too, Ned;
well make the run to the next world together
was the response, and holding each other BY the
hand they died without another word"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
Congressman Aliens Funny Story.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
There are quite number Of citizens here
from the south, but am the only prominent
man have seen from our section" said Con-
gresham John Allen of Mississippi. ''You re-
member the reply Of man who, when asked
who were present at certain meeting. 'Myself
and several other prominent persons was what
he snid. l am. as you see, suffering from a
sprafled Leg. Igot it running SO hard for Con-
gress in my district. Really, this campaign Of
education on the tariff is not altogether encour-
aging. The other day tried to chow one of
my colored constituents the error of the repub-
hcan policy Of protection. He works for about
t8 month.
Hiram. said I, what did you pay for that
knife you got in your handY
Fifty cents, he said
well, don't you know I said, that if it
wasn't for the tariff you could have got it for
- cents!'
"'H'm, said he, what do 1 care for quar-
tar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
Condemned to Death Thrice.

From the London Daily News
Hans Nielsen Of Copenhagen has had the
probably unique experience of being sentenced
to death three times. Such is the lenity of
Danish law, or rather the indisposition of the
authorities 10 proceed TO extreme measures,
that this notorious criminal has already been
reprieved twice and RELOCATED to prison for .
long term IL was in prison that be committed
his last offense. for he murdered one OF his jail
ers. Nielsen began his career of crime AZ the
age OF eight by setting fire 10 farmhouse. and
ii is doubtful whether he has ever earned an
honest penny in the whole course Of his exist
ence. He was formerly resident Of London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

The Possible Results of the Populist- Demo.
cratic Combination.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star
ST. PAUL, November 8, 1890.
In Minnesota the democrats have withdrawn
four Of their nine presidential electors and it,
dorsed four Of the peoples party electors. This
sction was taken by the democratic state CEN
trail committee and was announced ON October
10. Chairman Lewis Baker Of the democratic
state committee says the populists were not
consulted in the matter.
On the day the announcement was made
representatives Of the various parties were In
the ONCE Of the secretary Of state, Fred p,
Brown, whose duty il il to prepare the Official
ballot. for the purpose Of casting lot. for posi-
lions on the ballot At that time the chair
msn and secretary Of the democratic state
committee ana tie secretary Of the peoples
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
An Easy Transition,

From the Detroit Free Press.
$780," snarisd the father, "you have asked
my danghterto marry you. and having gained
her consent. you come to me for mine?"
"That's about the dimensions Of It," re-
sponded the young man bravely.
"Do you know, sir, that have no money and
can give her nothing2"
The young man patted the old one on the
back encouragingiy.
'sThsts all right, old fellow" he said,
''nsither have !, 90 the change viii not prove q
serious shock to her. What do you say, is ii
. go?"
il went.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

A most shocking ease of malpractios w.
brought to the coroner's attention in cipcis-
natl Yesterday In the case Of little huachbsck
girl who died Thursday night. A man named
Gustave Hour, VI docs not pretend 10 be Q
physician, but who claims to cure certain dis
eases, was called in 20 trest her for dsopsicsl
consumption He steamed her legs over . tub
a boiling water until she WINS literally soa1dsd
70 DEATH She fingered in great torture Q Ssv
hour afssr the hot bath =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

The Iron Hall receivership suit at Indian
apolis, appealed to the general term oe
the superior court, has been taken from he
calendar and appealed directly to the Supreme
court. This action was brought about BY an
agreement reached between the attorneys for
the order. who have consented that the general
term shall affirm the finding Of Judge Taylor -
the appointment of receiver and hurry The 60
to final hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
SITTING AT THE DOOR.
Types Of Men Met at Government
Buildings.
DEPARTMENT MESSENGERS
Those Who Fill the Dignity of the Position
and Those Who Perform Their Duties
Under Protest-The watchrnan's Existence
Not Supposed to Be q Happy One.
PHILOSOPHER WHO

PHILOSOPHER WHO
likes to study types re-
marked to the writer Of
THE STAR the other day
that the finest type
there is in Washington is
the department messen-
ger. Having occasion
TO 60 to the government
buildings often this
gentleman has had q
chance to observe the
watchmen and messen-
GERS and he declares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05
CHAPTER ".

"Snoozle, my darling, can you forgive me1"
Willingly, my treasure. on one condition
that you viii not go botanizing again until YOU
have learned something Of the business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

Gen. Adlai z Stevenson, democratic candi-
Asts for Vice President. spoke ct Bslieville, III.
pouring Of the democrats Of St Clair and sur
rounding counties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-05

To return to the messengers, type that must
not be overlooked is what may be termed the
temporary messenger. He is . young man who
10 unable to get a clerkship and must perforce
take . messengers place. He only intends to
hold it for . short time, and while he is holding
IL be considers himself above his duties and he
performs them with manifest reluctance. II il
needless to say he Is wretched messenger.
As soon Is he 10 out Of the department. he tries
to pretend be hes. no connection with il. He il
. careless young man, and when the bell is ruug
he answers II in . sauntering way, and manages
to be sbssnt from his post whenever he posi-
bly, can Psshaps be p night and Ought TO b .
clerk, but he isn't, and he could in the mean
time ct lest Try 70 b . rsspeetabls msapeuesr.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-26
READY FOR A RACE
Noted Runners Nov at the
South Track.
MolllE v AND EyANGellkE
Arrived Ye.seIday-The Steepie chase
is ar-4 Miles Long.

Things moved with . rush at the
Kent far grounds yesterday. The
track was covered with flyers engaged
IN exercising. The yards were full Of
horses and jockeys, both enjoying the
sun and the grass. The barns were
flied with stable boys rubbing down
the fsvorites and getting realty
for the great races that will begin FRI
day afternoon. Three carloscs Of
horses came IN from Garfield park in
the morning and four more came last
night.
In the south wing of the barns il
qusrtered c. NJ. Waters string. L,
consists of Moil:e V, ST. Joe. Trude,
Lena, Rhea, Lady Ballard, Daylight,
Little Willie ana Bonnie Rood. Moliie
V is in excellent condition, although
she is rather thin from racing through
two feet of mud ~ Garfield park. The
little mare will rest few days, and get
in condition to show her heels to the
other flyers in the great races. st. Joe
is also rather attenusted, but he will
no oil right again after . few days
of rest and Michigan hay. The
Gates and Mcbride stable came
yesterday too. II consists Of Evangel-