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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06
Entirely Satisfactory.

II can rent you a room on the fourth
floor" said the agent of the building,
for about one-half what these rooms
will cost you. The elevator doesn't run
beyond the third floor on account of an
unfortunate blunder in the construction
of the building"
''Are there any rooms for rent still
higher up?"
None that would suit you. There is
little cubbyhole just under the roof,
away up at the top of long dark stair
way, hard to find, and"-
What will you rent it for?"
Most any price-say three dollars a
month-but of course you DON'T
Retired place. isn't it,
Retired? Great Scott! It's simply
out of the world"
HIM! If was in the-er-collectin
business and was after a man to collect
a-to collect a bill, and he had that
room, think I'D find it somehow"
You couldn't find it if you had a
hundred bills and an execution and
search warrant. No man with bill
has ever
"Ill take it," said young Ardup ca
gerly. Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06
An Astonished PaclIa.

KaaSim Pasha, when minister of war for
Egypt, was very particular in regard to
the personal appearance Of his officers and
issued stringent orders that they should
never appear unshaven in public. One day
he met upon the street a lieutenant who
had bearded the pasha and disregarded
his orders ITO what regiment do you be-
long?" demanded the indignant minister
''To the - regiment at Abasseuh,' - re-
piled the frightened lieutenant. Get into
my carriage at once so that l can carry
you to the encampment and have you pub
licly punished, was the stern command
which followed.
The young man obeyed, and the twain
rode along gloomily enough for some time,
when the pasha stopped his carriage and
entered an Office where he would be de-
tanned for some time on business. Selling
the opportunity the culprit sprang from
the vehicle, darted into a neighboring bar
ber's stall, and regained his post before the
return of his jailer, minus his beard For
the remainder of the route the officer bur-
led his face in his hands and seemed the
picture of apprehension.
Abasseuh was reached at last and all the
officers were assembled to witness the deg
radiation of their comrade, who all the
while kept well in the rear of his chief.
"Come forward, you son of dogp' cried
the irate pasha, when there stepped before
him an officer with face as clean as a
baby's and look of the most supreme in
nocence. His eXcellency gave one look of
blank astonishment, and then, with an ap-
preciative smile breaking over his war
worn features, turned to the assembled
officers and said, Here, gentlemen, your
old minister is a fool, and your young lieu
tenant is captain. ."-Levant Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06

What is more attractive tnsn a pretty
acewith fresh. bright com p!exionf Fo-
il, use Pozzoni's Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06
4 Clever Cat.

A certain lady has pet cat which sud-
denly became lame some time ago. Dur
ing his lameness his mistress bought meat
on purpose for him every time the meat
cart came on her street. After his catship
recovered from his llmeness this was
thought unnecessary, and only enough for
the family was purchased. The cat, how
ever, i'll contented with the scraps of cooked
meat coming from the table. resorted to
strategy. The next time the meat cart
came to the door, the cat began limping
and crying piteously. For several times
he has repeated this, his lameness only re-
curing with the weekly visits Of the meat
cart.-Lewiston Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06


Mr.. Francis Russell, who for many years
was sheriff substitute of RoXburgshire,
mentions an extraordinary instance of the
increase of nriCe which occurred a few
years ago in the new plantation made by
order of the crown in Dean Forest, Glouces-
ter, and in the New Forest, Hants Vari-
Gus plans were devised for the destruction
of the mice-traps were set, poison laid
and cats turned out-but nothing ap-
peared to reduce their numbers. 1t was at
last suggested that holes should be dug,
into which mice might be enticed, and so
accomplish their destruction. Holes were
accordingly made about twenty yards
apart, and in the proportion of about
twelve per acre. These holes were from
IS inches to 20 inches in depth, and feet
one way by IL feet the other, and were
much wider at the bottom, so that the YER
min, when once in, could not easily get out
again.
In three or four months at least 80 600
mice were caught in this way, and, con-
sidering that large numbers were killed in
traps by poison and by animals and birds
of prey, it was computed that the destruc-
tion of mice in the two forests would prob
ably amount to 200,000-Pal Mall Budget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06
outIived Many Healthy Men.

Elisha Ball was an old citizen of Minot.
and served in the late war. On one occa.
sion he was severely wounded in battle.
and when the men were gathering up the
wounded they came along to him, exam
ined him and were going to pass him by.
Take me along he said. You can't
live, was the reply. II can and will he
said, and 50 earnest was he that the irien
picked him up. That was twenty-eight
years ago, and Elisha lived not oaly to
make his viii, but to survive all the wit
uesses of it and that document, too, a e,Iar
ter of a century.-Kennebec (Ne3 .Jol?aa!
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06
THE SANTA FE CALAMITY.
The Bridg el.Washedi.. Ont Near FIT
o=.E Nj adj son-The Killed; -

FT. MADISON, May 5.-The names Of
the killed in yesterdays Santa Fe bridge
wreck are: William Haynes, Oklahoma,
o. T.; Don Market, Kansas City, Mo. ;
Luther Condrus Kirksville. Mo; s. E.
Verkler, West Point, Mo; J. c. Greens.
Macon, Mo-; lady and child, unknown.
II was rumored that the engineer and
fireman had been killed. but this is de.
MED. on the ground that the engine passed
over in safety.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06

4Help the Columbian fair in proportion
as it will help.you. Ex-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06
A Study of the Mysteries of Life.

In a world where it is very desirable to
be entertained and not always easy to find
entertainment there is great deal to be
got out Of a discreet consideration of the
mysteries of life. They give one something
to theorize about in odd moments, and to
have theories about them gives one an in
terest in whole series and classes of facts
which seem to fit in with such theories or
to upset them. If the facts won't fit the
theory, then there is the theory to change,
and to have ones theory driven into a new
shape is the next best thing to having it
justified.
There was a little tale in the newspaper
the other day about Mr. Edison, that he
held up his finger and bent it and asked,
"What does that2" Failing to get a salts
factory reply, he said he was trying to find
out what is the force that pulls the strings
that make animate creatures move. That
I is one of the great mysteries-the mys-
terry of motion. 1t is that, we are told,
| that Mr.. keely, the motor man, has
been brooding over for several decades
| past. Mr.. keely's experience has not been
such rs to encourage any poor man to the
orize on this subject for living; never
| theless, it is a great subject for a mind to
| dwell upon in its leisure moments.
Sir Isaac was thinking about it when the
| apple fell and gave him an idea that was
| of value to him, and has been useful ever
since. There is always this advantage
| about having ones mind run on something
| in particular, that even if it does not bring
| down what it is aimed at, it is more likely
| to hit something else that is worth while
| than if wandering aimlessly.-Scribner's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-06

Applications for 2.so2 proposed new
buildings, of an estimated cost of So To-,
6Sl were made in New York city tlur.Is-:
1891. For alterations the estimated ez
penditure was 81, As, ,231.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS
Resolutions of Interest Being Discussed
Before That Body,

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 25.-(Speciall-The
american Bar Association met here to-day with
full attendance. President John +. Dillon de.
livered his annual address, noting the changes in
the laws during the year. The legislation with
reference to education, he said, was still showing
Increased liberality and Improvement Under
the mead OF laDor reference was made to the fact
tnst New YORK, New Jersey, Georgia and Massa
chusetts regulate the hours OF lsbor and dcfiL e
the number OF hours constituting u days work
against Pinkertonism" and fofbiddipe
the employment of non residents other
than regular employees, to assist with
arms in defense Of property was referred
TO, the president observing, that while he an.
proved such legslation he Tclt constrained to saw
tnat the commonwealth having thus disabled the
person whose property is In danger from
self protection, the duty OF the State 10 afrord
the necessary protection by lawful authorities
ought TO be earnestly and promptly discharged.
Under the head OF the admin stration OF Justice
notable changes In the law OF evidence in Georgia
to a civil action is allowed TO put the opposite
party ON the witness stand with the privilege OF
subIectng him to a thorough and sitting ox amin.
alton and 10 the further privile ge OF
Just ne though the witness had testified In his
own behalf and was being examined. The feat.
ure OF the session will DO tho discussion of the
report OF the committee on International law
This committee will submit an exhaustive
review OF the question whether "auy Legislation
by Congress lie desirable and practicable TO give
courts or the United States Jurisdiction over
criminal cases for acts of violence to persons or
property OF aliens committed by citizens of the
United States" At the last session of the ssso
citation the committee was instructed to make a
recommendation ON the subject, the New
Orleans Malta affair being then fresh
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
Governor FIower,s proclamatIon.

ALBANY, Aug. 2i.-tSpeciall Governor Flower
issued u proclamation to-day saying: "In view of
the continued attempts at the destruction OF
property and the malicious Interference with the
running OF railway trains In certain sections OF
the state, deem 1t my DUTY to direct the atten-
OF the penal code relating to such onenees as
amended by the Legislature during the present
year."
The governor In detail calls attention to all sec
lions OF the penal code which bear upon In terfer-
cnce with railway trains. The governor then Of
fers reward OF SiU1 to be paid upon arrest and
conviction OF each person who shall, during the
next thirty days, Violate the provisions OF the
penal code relating to railroads.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
A Car blown Hin

PITTsRuRG, Aug. ai-[spcciall-A car loaded
with ingots was blown up with dynamite or some
other high explosive on the sidetrack OF the Ale
ghcny Valley railroad early this morning. The
car was consigned to the Carnegie Companyis
Ihirty-Thtrd etrect mill. Fortunately there WAS
no one within one hundred feet or the car when
II was blown up, and the fragments, which were
scattered in every direction, did no injury The
vigilance Of the police has not been rclaa cd since
INC nrst guard was stationed around the Carnegie
plants to protect the property a. well MS the lives
but the placing OF the explosive under the car
was done while the officers were within q few
feet OF the track, yet they did not know anything
about 1t Until the exp osion occurred and have
no clue to the perpetrators.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

At Louisville Louisville, 5; hits 8; errors, 8.
Baltimore, 4: hits, II; errors. 3. Batteries:
Stratton, Grim and Merritt; Cobb and Gunson.
At st. Louis-st. Louis, /; hits, 81 errors. 3.
Boston. 3: hits 5; errors. /. Batteries: Iayley
and Buckley; Nichols and Camel.
AT Cincinnati first gamc)- Cincinnati z; hits,
~; errors. y. Washington, 3: hits, B. errors, 9.
batteries: Dwycr and Mahoncy; Killen and
Mcclure.
Second game, six innings; called darkness
Cincinnati, Il hits, 4; errors, |. Washington. .;
hits, u errors, g.. Batteries: Sullivan and
Vaughan: Duryea and MCGUIRE.
AT Pitts burg first game)-Pittsburg 8; hits. 4;
errors. l. Brooklyn, !: hits, 6; errors, q Bat
ferries: Terry and Miller; Stein and Kinslow
Second game-Pittsburg. i; hits, Z; errors g.
Brooklyn, 4; hits. s. errors. . Batteries: Baldwin
and Miller; liaddock and Kinslow.
At Cleveland Cleveland 6: hits. s; errors, q.
Philadelphia, Z; hits, Q; errors l. Batteries:
Cuppy aud thinner; Carsey and Dowse.
Chicago New York game postponed; wet
grounds,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
BLUEFIELD. w. VA.
The Energetic Citizens of the Town
Hustling Things Along.
Especial Correspondence of The TIMgs.l


Especial Corrcspondcncc of The TIMgs1
BLuErIELD, W. Va, Aug. 24.-(Speciall-No
town south Of Mason and Dixon's Line is adding
more to Its population than Blucfcld. The cry
is still they come, and she welcomes them with
open arms. House room is now only to be had
ut q premium, hut the busy hum of the Ratchet
and saw is heard all day long, and before many
weeks will have passed, all who seek to enter her
borders Will be accommodated.
At meeting OF the citizens, held last week II
was voted TO issue city bonds to the amount OF
$2l,N U, to he expended in erecting n city hall
and for the improvement or public property Mr.
Q. w. Wilson, the architect, was called upon to
when completed $1,000. The structure will be as
fine ns any seen In West Virginia.
The wide awake citizens or our town have con-
ferred with the authorities mt Graham. our sister
city, with view of extending Princeton avenue,
the main street, 10 that town, which will be sixty
feet wide. graded and macadamizcd and when
completed will AFFORD four miles of the flnest
dri.eways in this section.
he Republicans nrc going to hold mass meet
Ing August oath, when flag will be raised and
several speakers introduced, among them the
Hon. 5. q. Burdcttc.
The continued dry weather of the past week
has cans ed apprehension lest the city would be
threatened with water famine. The fears OF
the people were alaycd when they learned that
at Graham The reservoir, with n capacity OF
holding 95o,oOO gallons, zig fast nearing completion
and then the supply will be adequate
The Railroad Young Mems Christian Aesocia-
ton has been organized in our midst, and bids
fair to accomplish great deal OF good j. b.
Moore, late Of the Jersey City. N. J,association
has been called as the general secretary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
HENRY PAEMER FALLS DEAD
And Jennie Powell is in Jail on a Charge
of Murder.

At the residence OF DR.. j. B. Stones son-in-
law Mr. johnson. on Church street, last night,
about O'Clock, the cook, Mamie cambridge,
heard heavy fall, and upon going into the base
mcnt found Henry Palmer lying dead upon the
hoor Henry lived there, and 1t appears that last
evening ne met on the streets q woman by the
name OF Jennie Powell, whom he had known in
Danvllic and she accompanied him home This
apparently asleep 80
- Police headquarters were at once notified and
Dr. stone and tho coroner summoned Jury
was at once tmpanellcd and the body examined
Which showed no signs OF external injury,
Ihcre was smell of whiskey about him and an
ad1ourned to meet at y o'clock this morning and
inc BODY was placed In Officer Gees hands to
nave II removed to Oakley " Woolwine's, with in
roweil was conducted bv Sergeant Grimm to the
police station and locked up on a charge of
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
wYTHEvILLE wHIsPER1Nes.

WYTHEvTLE, Va, Aug 24.--[Speciall --Mrs
Ballard Preston, OF the Boyd House, will have
Rainbow Tea Wednesday evening at the hotel,
the proceeds to be used for charitable PURPOSES
at which some OF Wythevic's pretticst girls will
preside as mattresses In appropriate costumes
hainbow decor Ations will make gay the &C me-
Music, refreshments and other diversions will en-
terrain the guests and very EMO, able evening
vii! no doubt be the result.
Price y Ellis MERCHANTS, lost between two
anu three hnndrcd doll RS worth OF goods Sunday
night by their store being broken into. Such
deprcdations have been carried on successfully
three weeks aud still the thieves defy detection
we need: II seems, night police.
Rev. Il. M; Barclay, late OF Montgomery
the Presbyterian Church at THE pace has been
IN charge OF the church for the pas week and
To good Congregations lie is at present the
guest OF DIR. 5. II. Sayers awaiting the arrival of
MS family, who no. arc expected this week.
Mrs Lcttie Tunkle has Just finished adding q
new porch and entrance door and fitting up the
interior OF her Main street residence. IL is now
one OF the prctticst Ms 1t has always been one OF
the handsomcst, homes in Myth, Vile.
MISS Helen Moore, who was thrown from her
ho nor near Dr. sayers' residence last Saturday.
which, fortunately, were serious.
refreshing rain TO day comes Just In time to
prevent the grass from suffering.
General Walker and Major Green are having
extensive Developments made on their iron prop
erty at Cripple Creek. known as the Rosenbnum
ptopcrtys hLu are muCn plen6cu with the show
ing made. 1t IL proving itsclf very rich deposit
OF excellent ore.
Though Wythevie has not had the large NUN.
Der or boardcrs this summer that che usually has
heretofore she hae been unable To accommodate
the appicante) most or her boarding houses IRE
pretty we'll filled and new arrivals Fill come IN
each week. number OF guests Ill stop in
Wythevile on their way home from Virginia wa
teriDg placcs to spend September and October.
Mrs. CALI L ns returned from Abingdon where
she has been visiting her brother, Rolfc Bullipg
Mrs Gait Is spending the summer with her father,
Judge Boiling, in Wythevillc
Mis- Martin Williams. or Bland county, l. viz
iting her brother. Judge Williams
Mrs. Robingon OF Florence, Aia., and Mir Mary
Walker, OF Staunton, are guests Mt General Walk
er's.
Miss Jennie Nclson, OF Baltimore, IL visiting at
Mrs. .irginia Kent's.
Mrs. Henry Dodson, OF Milton, N. G.. is at her
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
RADFORD.
The Street Railroad Question Still Un-
settled.

The Street Railroad Question Still I'm
settled.
RADFoRD, Aug A.-[Speciall-Th street rail
way question is not settled as yet.
The friends of Mrs. j. II. Hoge were greatly
grieved to earn OF the death OF her mother, Mrs
Otey, OF Backsburg, this morning.
II is rumOred that the Hoffman House is again
to change hands on October I. c. u. Anderson
the present proprietor, will return to Buencld
and Fl. j.. Hurley, OF Radford, will assume the
management.
VIM Fnlwider, who was injured in the wreck
at New River aonc time ago. is out again.
DR.. r. Is. James is fast recovering from severe
spell OF typhoid fever
Prof Miles, president OF st. Albion's school,
will soon be one of our citizens and remain as
such. He will remove here within the next ten
days and install. himself in the main building o
the college. lie has Just returned from trip
South, In the interest OF the school, and met with
grca' success, having contracted for about thirty
students from the very cream OF the best people
Tille,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
The BORDEN Murder.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. 2i.-[speclall-- 1T has
come to the knowledge of the public to day that
Bridget Sullivan had long before the tragedy of
the Borden home conhded to her iptImat frieuds
certain facts which leave little doubt that thoro
had been constant warfare going on in tho
daughters were on anything bur pleasant terms
with each other, although the former tried In
every way TO establish pleasant relations Lizzie
showed more antipathy toward the elder won an
than did her sister. 1t is supposed that 1t the
Inquest Bridget Sullivan divulged great deal OF
important information OF this character and
furpished the government broad ground on
which to base the theory OF motive for tho
crime.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
Norfolk and yyestern Notes

The Norfolk and Western offices had the fire
engine to 90 over yesterday morning and pump
the storm water ont OF the boiler ROOM
Yesterday was an unusually busy day iu the
coal line: fifteen trains having passed through
About 600 negroes were In town yesterday
from the ohio extension They had been paid
on and were spending their money freely.
Vice President sands and party will arrive
this morning from their tour OF inspection over
the OLio extension.
Capt. NJ. NJ. Osborne, the general agent of the
road. lie spending few days with HIS family at
Saratoga springs.
Superintendent Flickwr came in yes terday on
his private car from the Eerih.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
Tho Raoaa

BRIoHToN BEACH. Aug. ai.-tSpecial]-First
race, furlongs-Bolivar won. Bob Arthur, sec.
ond, Mcnthol third; time, 1:031.
Second race, furlongs-Prin George won.
Sardowne second, Stowaway third: time, 1915
Third race, misunderstanding Water
first; Verbena second. Tradesman third; time,
Fourth race, furlongs-Mucllagc, odds 100 10
1:9aX. ''A''
Fifth race, furlongs-Count won. Lord Dial.
meny second, Milf Young third; time 1:2Sl
Sixth race. 6% NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. won. Ella
second, Early Blossom third; time 1:a2
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
SMALLPOX Inmate E.capes.

Nsw YORK. Aug. A[Speciall IL Frederick
Alrecht, aged 81, baker on the steamer Chatta-
hoochee, who had been removed to the hospital
in savannah, suffering from smallpox, escaped
from the hospital, boarded the train for Charles
ton, and stole on board the steamer Iriquois
bound for New York He was discovered after
leaving the port but paid his fare and was
brought to this port. On the arrival OF tho
steamer ut the Quarantine station he was de-
tected by the health officer and will be trans
ferred TO the hospital on the North Brothers
island. The steamer lie held for disinfection and
the passengera for vaccination.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
What General weaver CIa,ms

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2i.-tSpeclall-Gen. James II.
Weaver. the Peoples party Presidential candI.
date, arrived here this morning from an extensive
tour through several Northwestern and Pacific
he Will make number of speeches. Tho general
says that thu prospects are very bright for the
party throughout the West and gives 1t as his de-
careful observations in EN-, that Colorado, Ne.
yada, California, Ores on Washington, Montana
party nominee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
The switchmen's Strike Declared or

BUFFALO. Aug. %.-(Spcciall The hope of
Master Workman Sweeny, that the allied railway
lahor orders would Join him and strike In sym
pathy with the switchmen, was eStinguished this
afternoon when after a conference the head men
or the ilrcmcn's. conductors and other orders in
formed him they would not Join in the strike.
Chief Arthur. of the engineers, was not present
his makes the switchmen's cause almost hope
less Soldiers last night and to-day arrested sew
LATER-BurrALo, N. Y, Aug A-(Speciall-
The strike was officially declared on" by
Sweeney ut midnight tonight
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-25
The Story Not Trna.

CHATTANOOGA, Aug. %-[Speciall -Telegrams
to the Times from Whlteside, Tenn say that
everything IL quiet there and nothing known Of
the contemplated raid OF miners located about
there, to release the convicts ut the Dade coal
mines ut Coal City, ga. There Is no credcnce
given In this city to the story Of the raid