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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
GrOcers to Organize.

A meeting was held at the city
council chan Der last evening for the
purpose of taking the preliminary
steps looking to the formation of
Grocers' Protective association. 1t
was well attended, P. j. Wagner be-
ing called to the chair and Charlie 5
Oswald elected secretary. 1t was
explained that the organization
seemed necessary because of the
losses continually suffered by the
grocers in consequence of the credit
system, and the impositions of peo-
pie who make practice of not pay
ing their debts. Committees were
appointed on bylaws, permanent or
ganization, etc, and adjourn
ment taken to next Friday evening,
when a permanent organization will
be formed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
Local Worlds Ear Visitors.

W. j. Kerr left today for Chicago.
Miss Lulu Cook left this morning
for the fair.
Mrs. Al Fray and son left for Chi
cago today.
Mrs. Elmer Lloyd went up to Chi
cago today.
The Misses Strate left for Chicago
last evening.
Miss Rose Yerbury left for Chicago
at noon today.
John Corcoran left for visit at
the fair today.
Rev. F. w. Merrell returned from
Chicago yesterday.
John Fleming came down from
the fair las evening.
Louis Schnitzger leaves in the
morning for the fair.
Miss Mamie Stephenson left for
the fair this morning.
Miss Clara Levy and sister left
last evening for the fair.
Miss Martha Huesing returned
from CHlcdBO laSG evening.
H. A. Weld leaves for Chicago and
the fair tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Charles Ritter left for few
days sightseeing at the fair today.
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. La Velle leave
for Chicago tonight to attend the
fair.
A. H. Grimm returned last even
ing from his visit to Chicago and the
fair.
The Misses Clara Hampton and
Lucy Coyne leave Monday for the
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Potts and
daughter. Miss Marguerite, left for
the fair last evening.
Joseph NJ. McQuaid and sister,
Miss Katie McQuaid. left for a
weeks visit to the Worlds fair.
Mrs. Otto Grotjan, accompanied
by her son, Fred, and daughter, Miss
Anna, left for the fair this morning.
Mrs. c. f. Evans accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Edna, and
Johnnie Gilman left for Chicago yes
terday.
Capt. and Mrs. Lawrence Kramer,
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Bleuer and
Henry Kramer returned last evening
from the Worlds fair.
Ed. Robbins returned from the
fair at Chicago last evening. He
has been offered position by the
Harding Piano Co., and will accept
the first of September.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
intelligence Column

T7RE DAILY ARGUS DELIVERED AT YOUR
-OOr avl y evening for l2Hc per Meek.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
BIichted Hone.

Teddy Vanderchump, a young society
man. has been paying his addresses to
Miss Rose Bondclipper of Madison ave
nue.. His visits have been very frequent
Of late, and last night Tommy. Miss
Roses younger brother, said:
You ought to come and see US every
evening, Mr.. Vanderchump."
why, Tommy"
Because 1t makes Sister Rose so hap
Ply to have you go away you ought not
to miss an evening""
They missed Teddy for the rest of that
evening.-Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
East Indian Families

Millions of men in India live, marry
and rear apparently healthy children up
on an income which. even when the wife
works. is rarely above fifty cents week
and frequently sinks to half that amount
Exchange.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
Notice to the puhIic

On and after Monday, Aug. 21, the
money order department of the Rock
Island postoffice will be closed at
p. m. JOHN W. POTTER, p. M,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
The Nayahoe Beaten.

London, Aug. 4.-The regatta Of the
Royal Yacht squadron, of which the
Prince Of Wales is commodore, took
place today. The contestants were
Satanita, Valkyrie, Calluna and Navahoe.
( The course was the same as that sailed
over yesterday in the race for the Town
prize, that is from Cowes, Isle of Wight,
to and around the Warner Lightship and
return. The course was coverad twice,
making the distance sailed SO miles. A
light southwest wind was blowing and
occasionally it rained. The Navahoe's
mainsail that was split yesterday, neces-
stating her withdrawal from the race for
the Town prize, was repaired and bent on
last night and to all appearances is as
good as new.
Though the Navahoe got the best posi-
ton she cut a poor figure. She tackled
shoreward with the apparent intention
of taking the other yachts wind, but the
attempt failed. The first round was
finished as follows: Satanita, 12.24.44:
Valkyrie, 12.26.05; Calluna, 122S.00; Ma
vahoe, 12,29.35. Satanita finished first,
Valkyrie second, Calluna third and Nava-
hoe last.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Steamer State of Maine came into East
port Saturday a record breaker in two
instances on her down run: first, in her
run from Thatcher's Island, Cape Ann, to
Matinicus Rock seven hours and thitry
two minutes, and second, just eighteen
hours from the wharf at Boston to the
wharf at PASSPORT. The usual
running time of the steamers
of this line between the two
points first mentioned is nine hours,
while in the latter seldom much less
than twenty. The officers and crew of
the Estate" feel much elated over the
grand performance of their vessel, and
hold to The opinion that had the speed
been kept up to that developed between
Thatcher's and Matinicus, Eastport
would have been reached in less time
than the above figures show. The steam
er's quickest passage which was going
west in 1883, was II hours, Al minutes,
PASSPORT to Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear: There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitut-
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is fnfiamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
the result, and unless the Inflammation can he ~,
taken out and this tube restored to its norma al
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an infiamed condifion ~
the mucous surfaces. -
We will give One Hundred Dollars far on,,
case of Deafness Caused by catarrhl that ca any
circulars; free. Ao-
FL. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo. O.
MySold by Druggists, Toe. VI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
The Legal Character of Tomatoes.

Queer questions sometimes come before
great tribunals. The Supreme Court
of the United States in case decided
just before the summer vacation, was
called to determine curious contro-
versy in respect of the distinction be-
tween fruit and vegetables.
Under the Tariff act OF 1883 there was
a duty of 10 per cent. ad valorem on
vegetables in their natural state. I'm
der the same statute fruits, green, ripe,
or dried, not otherwise specially emu
merated or provided for, were on the
free list. A New York merchant inn
ported lot of tomatoes from the West
indies, and the Collector required him
to pay duties upon them as vegetables
That he did under protest, and he sub
sequently brought an action in the Cir
cult Court of the United States to re-
was unsuccessful in the trial court, and
he appealed to the Supreme Court at
Washln gton.
The evidence consisted mostly of
definitions read by both sides from Web
ster's Dictionary, and the Imperial Die
tionary. The plaintiff, however, called
two witnesses who had been engaged
for many years in selling fruit and veg
etables both of whom testified that no
special meanings different from the die
tionary definitions were assigned to the
words fruit and vegetables by persons
trading in the articles so named.
Upon this proof the Supreme Court of
the United States declares that in the
absence of any commercial usage giving
be deemed to have been used by the law
makers in their ordinary sense. Courts
take judicial notice of the ordinary mean
ing of words without requiring or general
ly receiving any proof, and upon such
a question, says Mr.. Justice Gray, I"
dictionaries are admitted, not as evience
but only as aids to memory and I'M
Outstanding of the Court"
Accordingly the Supreme Court re-
fuses to class tomatoes with fruit, declar-
ing that the plaintiffs attempt to do
this is like the argument of the COM
plainant in similar case few years ago
that beans should be classed as seeds
under the Tariff act In this case the
late Mr.. Justice Bradley of New Jersey
said he was unable to see why beans
should be classed as seeds any more than
walnuts. AS to the tomato question the
opinion of the Court is summed up in
this paragraph:
aBotanically speaking, tomatoes are the
fruit of q vine, just as are cucumbers,
souashes, beans, and peas. But in the
common language of the people, whether
sellers or consumers, OF provisions, all
these are vegetables which are grown
in Kitchen gardens and which, whether
eaten cooked or raw, are like potatoes
CARO- carrots. parsnips, turnips, beets, cauli-
tiower. cabbage celery and lettuce, us
uaily served at dinner in with, or after
the the soup, fish or meats which constitute
the nrincipal part of the repast, and not
like fruits generally as dessert"
The tomato was formerly known. as
the love apple, but tne court does
not refer to this fact.-N. sun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05

One of them was of hairline linen
blue and white striped, with three rows
of white serpentine braid at the bottom
Of the skirt and three more just above
the knees. The blouse was of wide blue
and white stripe. The jacket was, of the
linen, and so were the sleeves on the fore
arm part, while the balloon puffs were
of white duck. A white collar and dark
blue tie made it rather masculine. A
red anchor was worked over the left
breast. The hat was a rough and ready
pork pie straw, with a lace fall all
around the edge, and big alsatian bow
of cream celored lace sat on the top for
sole trimming. A red anchor was also
worked in at the foot of the dress.
The other was Of blue and white striped
serge, with band Of white serge at the
bottom and zigzag braid around the
middle of the skirt. The blouse waist
and balloons were of the same, with the
belt, forearms and enormous cape collar
of the serge, that part in the front being
barred with blue ribbon of the same
shade as the darkest part Of the blue in
the dress material. There was glazed
sailor hat with dark blue band. The
anchors on the collar wore worked in
black, picked out with gold. The hair
was worn loose and boufante.
This manner Of wearing the hair loose
and flowing is gaining fast. Those whose
hair is naturally curly have the greatest
satisfaction now, but others curl theirs
the best they can and fluff it out asmuch
as possible. Little girls wear long curls
now, as far as it is practicable. instead
of the waved strands. Curls in general
where natural are beginning to be looked
upon with favor that has not been ac-
corded to them in long time. But the
young lady whose hair is curly combs it
out loosely and let's it curl up into rings
and tangles as it will, and the thicker
and fiufier the mass the better. 1t has
picturesque effect that catches the eye at
once.
saw two little girls playing in the
sand and among the seashells at Man
haitian, and as they are the daughters of
families who are called leaders in style
give description of their outfits. One, q
little brown eyed beauty, had black
pongee silk frock, with the baby waist
shocked at the neck and waist On the
skirt and around the arms was trim
ming of white lace over orange silk. The
pulled sleeves ended at the elbow, leaving
the plump arms bare, and the neck was
also cut out square. The hat was of black
straw, with bow Of maize ribbon and
two shaded plumes from maize to brown.
She looked very picture.
The other wore white serge dress
with three founces to the skirt and each
scalloped out and bound with baby rib
bon in blue. The waist was bebe, with
full sash Of baby blue surah. reaching
once and half around, ending in front
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
Ex-premier Mercier at Biddeford.

Biddeford, Aug. 4.-Biddeford's
French Canadian citizens rendered a
reception tonight to ex-Premier MERCER
of Quebec. He was received at the rail-
road station by committee and band
and escorted to the Biddeford house
where an informal reception was held.
Later he and O. Desmaris of Canada
delivered addresses at the Biddeford
Opera House in favor of Canadian indie
pendence and annexation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05

Earned runs-Fall River, 5; Portland. 2.
Three base hits Ladd, Brady, thinner, Burns.
Two base hits-Harrington, Fennelly, Ladd 2,
Van Alstine, O'Neill, Stanhope. Sacrifice hits
Harrington, Ladd Smith, Clymer, Stanhope.
Stolen bases-Harrington A.. Clymer, Plat,
Moore. First base on ballS-By O'Nelll,
Mains Slater, Burns. By Ladd, Brady 2,
Harrington, Ladd 2. First base on errors
Portlands 1, Fall Rivers 6. Hit by pitched
ball-By Ladd Harrington, Van Alstine:
Passed ball-Zimmer 2. Wild pitehes-O'Neill
g. Laid. Struck out--By ONeill, Laid 8; by
Ladd-McDermot thinner. Double plays
McDermott and Harrington. Time-2h 15m.
Umpire-Long.
AT DOVER.
Innings. .....1 2 8 8
Dover. ...........0 O 1 o 1 o. Z
Lewiston. 0 1 o o o o O. Q
Base hits Dovers, Z; Lewiston, g.. Err
rors-Dovers, 4; Lewiston, s. Batteries
Morse and Donahue. Stafford and Hart
AT BROCKTON.
Innings.......1 2 8 6 8 9
Brockton. ........O 8 Q Q X 8
Boston Reds. .....0 o o 0 . 0 o O. 2
Base hits-Brockton, 10; Boston Reds, 6. En-
rors-Brockton, 5; Boston Reds, 8. Batteries
Doe and Burke, Kiley Sullivan and McCauley.
New England League Standing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
FOE LITTLE GIRLS.

under a rosette. The sleeves were short
and the neck half low. On her head she
wore regular mob cap of white muslin
and blue ribbons. Her thick mass of
bronze brown hair fell loosely down,
curling up in natural tendrils wherever
it chose.
Black and maize or orange is favor
tie combination for little girls under 10
and over 8, and there is no fabric for
such children more satisfactory than
black pongee, plain or figured, as it
keeps clean, always looks refined and
dressy and can be washed like calico.
White gowns for afternoon wear now
require white shoes or very light gray
ones, even when walking quite a dis
tance. Many ladies who wear the pref
tv Elton suits with white accessories wear
white shoes with them. They are pref
tv. but not very durable, and they make
the feet look larger. Tan shoes are rare
" seen with really handsome outfits.
OLIVE HARPER.
L = -I>sxEs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
Notes..

The Y. M. C. A. base ball club will
play the Westbrook Stars on the horse
car grounds this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
J. Libby 6 F. Libby will be the Y. M. c.
A. battery. To-
The base ball club of Cumberland
Engine Company will play nine from
Ladder No. 2 on the Portland grounds
this afternoon. A small admission fee
will be charged to cover expenses.
The Peaks Islands will play the
Twitchell- Champlin nine on the Oceanic
House grounds, Trefethen's landing at
$50 p. "a. today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05

Do you want to know what is going on
in the world-Take the PRESS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
IN A LIsTLEsS GAME
The Fall Rivers Defeated the Portlands
Fifteen to Ten.

Fall River, Mass, August 4-The Fall
Rivers and Portlands played a listless
and embarrassing game today which was
won by the home team by score of Is
to 10. thinner, who has been reinstated
by the Fall Rivers was given trial be-
hind the bat and played well. Attend
ance 800. The score:
RIVERG
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05

The following games were played yes
terday in the National League:
AT BALTIMORE.
New York ......O 1 o O O i 3 1 o. 6
Baltimore. mo o 2 0 o o. 3
Base hits-Baltimor,,. 3; New York, 10. Err
ors-Baltimore, 4; New York, 10. Batteries
Rnssie and Milligan, Mcmahon and Robinson.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia. 2 1 O 1 Q o TIA
Washington. ...3 / / O O. o o 2 o.
Base Philadelphia, IS; Washington, 10.
Errors-Philadelphia, 5; Washington, 4.
Batteries and Clements. Esper and
Mcclure.
AT PITTsBURG. s5sss.
Pittsburg,.. O O 2 o O K 8
Cincinnati. .... 20 o 0 o o o s. 5
Base hits Cincinnati, 10; Pittsburg, 10, Err
rors Cincinnati, 3; Pittsburg, 2. Batteries
Killen and Sugden, Sullivan and Vaughan.
AT LOUISVILLE.
Louisville. 40 20 Q Q Q o Q. o :
Base hits-Louisyille, 5; St. Louis. 10. En-
Louisville, g.; St. Louis, g. Batteries
Gleason and Buckley; Menefee and Weaver.
AT CLEVELAND.
Cleveland. o 1 I O. o 8 o x Z
Chicago ...........I O O O O o o o. 2
Base hits Cleveland, IL Chicago 6. Errors
Cleveland. Q; Chicago, 9. Batteries-Young
and Allen, Hutchinson and Kittredge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05

NIX Court & Co., importers of tin
plate and other metals, 246 Water street,
Ny, have assigned today with prefer
ences of $34, 425.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05
STYLE AT THE SHORE.
Olive Harper Is Quick to See ana ooA. pfo-
hend-Fashion at Manhattan Beach,


hend-Fashion at Manhattan Beach,
Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-"Look arnere'
mother; here's two girls with nanke 81,
on their dresses. Are they sailors wlVess
'Oh, no, ] guess not, replies the motn-
or absently, continuing her conversation
with another lady.
"Well, I think they would like to be,
don't your
These remarks were made by a tot OF
s at Manhattan Beach the other day, and
they were called forth by seeing two
very fashionable seaside gowns, more
fashionable than refined, think, but
many persons will no doubt ind them
perfectly lovely-"so very Stylish don't
you know"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-05

The National League.
The following games were played yes
terday in the National League:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-18

Brsnnon, Captain OF the watch, without
legal authority, and no return made
therefor. That In October, 1892, a num-
Der of yards OF carpet belonging to the
Government were disposed OF by said Il.
Il. Brannon, and no return made there
Tor.
THAT in September 1892, the said r.
+. Brannon sold without legal author
ity. a quantity OF wood or lumber be-
loning to the government and made no
returns therefor.
That John ]. Ryan, an employe OF
the bureau, had in the cellar Of mis- resi-
dence in February, 1898, as shown by
the testimony Of Lewis Hopfenmayer,
quantity OF new government property
estimated 10 be worth from
500 20 $500, consisting Of pencils, pens
and envelopes and other stationery sup
plies, in unbrOken packages aud boxes,
taken from the weather bureau, and
offered TO sell the same to said Hopfen-
mayer.
That large new pieces OF linoleum
procured for use in the bureau were
during the year Of 1892 taken therefrom
and disposed Of by the employees OF the
government without authority and no
returns therefor.
That on December II, 1892, six or
seven cases Of type were, without au-
thority, taken from the bureau and dis
posed OF by employees of the government
and no returns made therefor. That
many other articles Of property belong
ING n the government, such as station
cry, Office supplies, furniture, bound
books, chemical materials, and over
eight hundred thermometers were taken
therefrom in the months Of July and
August, 1892. disposed Of without legal
authority and no returns made there
for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-18
MORE VESSELS ARRIVE.
The British Fleet In Hampton Roads
saIutes Follow in Quick Succession.

The British Fleet In Bamptoa Roads
saIutes Follow in Quick Succession.
Fort MONROE, VA, April 17.-Be-
fore o'clock this morning Col. Frank
was informed by Rear Admiral Cher
ardi that the British vessels expected to
take part In the coming meeting and
naval review were coming up from the
Capes.
This was a notification TO stand by to
salute the visitors after they had fred
91 guns In honor OF the American col
ors and the Fort was prompt In doing
this.
Many of the hotel visitors were awak-
ened by the terrific bombardment whcih
ensued and the reverberation OF the
big guns Of the Blake and the answers
that came quickly back from the mill
tary post and the flagship Philadelphia.
Hardly had the smoke disappeared
from the muzzle Of the guns when the
Blake began a series OF salutes TO the
French, Russian and Italian flags.
During these ceremonies the flags on
all the ships were constantly changing
from that Of one country to that OF an
other.
The appearance which the five Brit
ish ships presented as they moved past
the outer end OF the United States feet
TO the anchorage grounds was besuti-
fui.
At the head of TIE visitors was the
big armored cruiser Blake. a counter
mart of our own ship New York Of
1000 tons displacement and 10000
horse power, heavily armored, aud the
most formidable ship that will be In the
review.
In her wake was the protected cruiser
Magiclenne, and behind her came the
big armored cruiser Australia with her
sides fairly filed with high power guns.
Next was the cruiser Tartar; In the
rear was the little barkentine rugged
cruiser Partridge.
The Dutch frlgate Vanspeyk arrived
late this afternoon and anchored In the
Roads.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-18
NEWSLETa
Interesting Pieces OF rslegraphIo news In
Small Space.

Three Of pleasure party Of four persons
from Bay View were drown In the sun
Francisco, Cal, harbor yesterday alter
noon by the capsiZing Of their skin. Henry
Schroeder and sister and George Reinteldt
and wife were In the party. Mrs. KEN
feldt was rescued by young man Herman
Brul, who himself narrowly escaped
drowning.
The Central Labor Federation Of New
York has announced that the day demon
stratiou will take place April 29th, IN Un-
ion Square. Thirty organizations will
parade, including the united Hebrew
trades.
Mrs Alfred Petite, who, known as Kit
tie O'Neil. gained a wide reputation as
being the best female jig dancer in the
world. died at the general hospital In Bur
falo, n. Y, yesterday.
The fear OF an epidemic Of spotted fever
al Elwood. Ind, is increasing A number
OF cases have been reported and also sew
eral deaths. The physicians are power
less 10 prevent fatal results. The victims
take suddenly Ill and become unconscious.
At Huntington, Ind, Isaac Roberts,
Young farmer, went 10 the. woods aDc shot
his brains out. He had entered into
deal for green goods, and gave his note
He was informed that be had been discov-
cred aud that detective was after him.
This worried him until he took his life.
By a wreck on the Ann Arbor Railroad
Yesterday, two trainmen were Killed and
four badly injured.
1t has been found that seven nominations
instead Of one, remained unconhrmed
when the Senate adjourned on Saturday.
They are all for minor positions.
Electric lights have been put In nearly
ali the buildings at the Worlds Fair, and
exhibits are being classified and arranged
both day and night. The management has
ample money 10 pay all expenses till May J..
when the fair will be more than SELF sup
porting. The arrangements for the open
ing, May !, were completed yesterday.
The brewery war in ST. Louis vas. de-
clared OF yesterday and beer Jumped from
g. to 6 barrel.
Carter II. Harrison was last night In
augurated Mayor Of Chicago.
A report has been circulated and gener-
ally credited in Woking, that Mrs Flor
epce Maybrick tried 20 Kill herself on
Saturday with table knife.
Stanton Abbott, the light weight cham
pion OF England has issued challenge 70
f9ht JACK McAuliffe, the light weight
champion Of America
The creditors Of the town Of Cumber-
land Gap. KY, have filed a petition In
chancery asking that receiver be ap-
pointed 70 wind up the towns affairs The
proceedings are somewhat novel, being
perhaps the first instance where a town IS
compelled 70 assign.