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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

NEWS IN a NUTSHELL.
| All accounts due Egan & Gun must
be settled before June 10, 1894.
BoRN-Nunes at Honolulu, May 30, to
the wife of j. A. Nunes "A son.
+. Helekunihi has been appointed
district magistrate at Waikiki. Maui
There were only three passengers for
Honolulu 10y the Mariposa yesterday.
Mis-. l.. c. Carter who was dangerous
ly i'll yesterday is slightly improved
| to-day.
Antonio Perry has received the APP
pointment of district magistrate for
Honolulu.
j. j. Egan offers rare bargains ~ dry
goods at his establishment on Fort
street. See his new ad.
The funeral of the late j. A. Lovejoy
will take place OH next Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
! During the absence vi Allen Herbert,
Mr.. q. Z. Boardman will attend to the
business interests of the former.
Robert Louis Stevenson ID preparing
for the Samoan outbreak, having i'm
ported a private arsenal of six muskets
from Sydney.
The American League was represent
ed in the procession yesterday by thirty
seven men, conveyed in three
wagonettes.
On Tuesday, June 3D., at noon, will be
sold from the Executive building part
of lot 80, Kapahulu, containing about
ninety-seven acres.
The delegates from the Colonies ia
the trade convention at Ottawa will he
on the Arawa. 1t is learned that the
steamer has full passenger list,
Mr.. l.. II. Dee has purchased the skin
of the hair seal captured at NeckeI
Island and in few days it will adorr
the floor of the Criterion Saloon.
The maneuvers of the police detail
during the harassing march through
the burning sun was subject of mucl
favorable comment among the watchfu
spectators.
All United States citizensare requested
to meet at the Arlington Hotel on Sat
urday evening next to arrange witt
Minister Willis for celebrating tn,
Fourth of July.
During the halt at Mr., p. c. Jones
residence on Nuuanu street yesterday
the troops in the procession were fur
nished with ice water and hundreds o
bottles of cool soda thoughtfully pro
vided by Mr.. Jones.
The front door OF MacFarlane & Co.'S
liquor establishment ON Kaahumanl
street was found open at eight o'clocl
last night All apartments of the build
ing were searched by the police and III
safe, drawers, &c, examin "a, but moth
ing was discovered to indicate that tn
i, store h. d been burglartously entered
Circumstances show the door was mere
y drawn to and left unlocked,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
TO LET OR LEASE

THE PREMISES on the Corner Of KING
and ALAPAt STREETS, lately occupied
by Dr. g. F. Andrews.
The yard has a frontage Of 200 feet on King
street and is 800 feet deep. The house con
ins eight rooms, two halls. alsp "a large
kitchen, pantry, china closet. bath room.
etc. etc, besides all uut-buildings that are
necessary.
POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY.
For particulars apply to
3lh &C. Chas. NJ. Cooke.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
Notice.

During my als 1a. from the Islands.
Mr. J. }. Lowry will pct for me under
full power Of attorney. and ! will not be-
responsible for any bills contracted by
any one, else In my name. Mr. T.. G.
Rowe will attend TO any orders laft at
the shop. FRrz j. Wilhelm.
Honolulu, May 2j. 1894 3ii-twk
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31

The Kamehamehas were again vic
torious in yesterdays ball game. How
ever, the game was "a very close one.
The contestants were the school boys
and the Crescents. With nine full in.
nings the score stood seven to six in
favor of the Kamehamehas. Satur.
days game will be between the HIa.
waits and Crescents and great ball is
nromised
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31

The S. S. Gaelic brought to HOLSTER
& Co. a large shipment of Manila cigars
from some of the most celebrated fac
tories of that place, which they are now
offering for sale, either in bond or duty
paid, at their store, corner of Fort and
Merchant streets. Soft
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31

All of the district clubs endorsed j. A..
McCandless for the vacancy in the
Councils at the Tuesday evening meet
/ In
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
For Sale.

FORMER lot at Punahou 100 10y 20J feet
House contains, parlor, dining room,
three bed rooms, bath room-hot ana cold
water, etc. Stable and Carriage hous etc.
The grounds are well laid out in fruit and
ornamental trees.
For particulars, address A. h. this office.
oSO.I,,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
MAXINE NOTES.

The Kinau arrived yesterday morning
with a very heavy passenger list.
No island steamers put to sea yester.
day.
The brig w. G. Irwin arrived yester.
day 81 days from San Francisco. Light
variable winds. She brought fair cargo
and one passenger.
The steamer Iwalani departed for her
usual ports on Kauai to-day.
The landing of the men from the Phil
adelphia drew large crowd to Brewer s
wharf yesterday afternoon.
The Iwalani was sighted about half
past five Tuesday afternoon, two days
from Necker Islaud.
ii. Is. NJ. S. Champion steamed into
the harbor from target practice on
Kauai Wednesday morning at II
o'clock.
o. & o. S. S. Mariposa left for San
Francisco at IL o'clock this noon,
being delayed by action taken in suit
against Captain Hayward.
The J. c. Glade, Capt. Siege, arrived
this morning 1862 days from Liverpool
The Glade is loaded with machinery fol
the new Fertilizer Works and genera
merchandise for Hackfeld d Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
ReDniviU6 UnUfp,

Dan Lyons DaHcjR9 Class
meets at Arion Hall every Tuesday and Fri
day evening, at O'Clock; also on every sat
urday afternoon at , o'clock
Tuition, - cents for each lesson, aud salts
faction guaranteed or no charges mad,
3l1tf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31

Government offices, banks, schools
and large business houses were closed
yesterday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
W. " OSBORNE

on the Pacific Coast a. a first-class Y uu-
ar and Rcpnircr of Pianos AMI Or.
gans, Is now located in this city. or
ders may be left at Scharf & Co.. Book
ana Music Dealers. and Hebron. New
man & Co, Druggists. All work war.
rauted first class. $3.50 Inn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
Wanted to ErcbdR6e.

A second hand bicycle for a four year
old horse (pacer)
Bicycle must be in good condition.
Apply at this office. 3i3-im
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK MEMO.

EXPENSES PROVISIONAL GOVEENN ENr MEMO.
Expenses Provisional
Government to date s227, lac 81
This amount covers
all expenses includ-
ing Military,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-31

Now, for the first time in history, the
Hawaiian Government is in inquest on
able possession of Necker Island, com
pleting the chain to Ocean Island, with
the possible exception of the Midway
group.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Victim Was Superintendent Of
Midland Terminal Road.
AN UNPRovOkED KILLING.
The Murderer and Accessory
Jailed.
Miscellaneous News of the
Day by Wire.

CRIrrLE CREEK, Col. Dec. 20
The circumstances Of the killing of
Richard Newell. Jr., general super
lntendent of the Midland Terminal
road. by A. W. VanHouten, q miner.
last night, are as follows: The own
er. Of the Black Wonder mine could
not agree with the railroad as to the
dana. es for right of way. Arbitra-
tion gave the road $3.50. The road
paid 1925. Gus Yeoman, one of the
owners Of the mine, told the men liv-
ng in cabin directly on the line of
the road not to let the railroad dis.
turb them under any circumstances.
The railroad built its tracks with a
sharp curve around the cabin. New
ell went out and stopped at the
cabin. and went in with the papers
10 his hand. Soon after, Newell
came out quickly. and vanHouten
appeared with rifle. fired, and New
ell, fell dead. VanHouten was
Jailed, and w. II. Hoskin was ar
rested as accessory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
THEODORE HUSTON DEAD.
\ Prominent IIlipoisan Dies at FL Paso.
Texas.

MACuMB, H.. Dec. 20.-Theodore
Huston died yesterday morning at
II Paso, Tex. the American town
Just across the river from Paso del
Norte. Mexico, ut which latter place
he was stationed as American consul.
The remains will be brought to Ma
comb for interment. it is not known
Yet when the party will reach here.
Theodore Huston was born in Nc
ponough county Nov. 13, 1852. He
graduated from Abingdon college in
1870. In 1886 Mr.. Huston was
elected sheriff of McDonough county.
AZ the expiration of his term of Of
ice he was compelled to retire from
active life ON account of ill health.
He took an active part in the elec-
tion Of 1892, was leader in the cam
paigu which resulted in such sweep
Ing victory. At the close of the
campaign he went to Texas for the
benefit Of his health, where he spent
the winter. In May, 1898, President
Cleveland appointed him American
consul at Paso del Norte, Mexico, 8
position that Mr.. Huston especially
desired. The place is the most i'm.
p0rtant consulate in Mexico next to
Vera Cruz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
NOTED INSURANCE CASE DECIDED
companies Must Pay Their Policies on the
Life of Dr. Frakcr.

KANSAS CRY, Dec. 2o.-After three
weeks consumed in its trial and one davis
argument the jury in twenty one minutes
after rccci wing its instructions returned n
verdict in the celebrated DIR. Fraker in
surancc case. 1t was in favor of the reIa-
tivcs of Fraker, who sued five companies
who held policies en- the doctors life when
he was drowned at Excelsior Springs.
Mo, July 10, 1898. The policies agg-e-
gated Si4,65', and the plaintiffs have been
granted judgment for the full amount.
There We're five companies involved, in
Guiding the supreme lodge knights of
Pythias.zg
DIR. H. G. Fraker was physician with
modex44e practice. At Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, July 10, 1893. while on n
fishing trips In Missouri, he Slipped from
the bank and was drowned Not the
least trace of him could be found and his
complete disappearance being so cxcep-
tional several of the insurance companies
refused to pay the policies held by him.
Ii was asserted it was a conspiracy to de-
fraud and that the doctor swan the river
and escaped in the garb of "a woman.
To strengthen this theory the defense
introduced testimony to show that the
doctor changed his sex every seven years
and had awaited such transition to
practice the deception.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
ANDERSON is ALL RIGHT.
SooR County Employ Who Was sunno..a
to Have Abscon.Iea.


CHICAGO. Dec. aO.-.Bilr' Anderson
nasnt committed suicide, disappeared
acianitcd or done anything else of a HIGH.
" sensational nature, but is simp,v tax
ing II easy for. few days and will soon
DC back at his old post in the comfy
creasurer's Office. The news that Willia,n
- .. Anderson, better known as ..Riu,,
A"oerson, for so many years denutv
county treasurer, had mysteriously dis
appeared stirred the county building to
'ts very foundations This alleped di..
appearance. following SO close unon that
VI w. . Riderburg, another old countv
oinciai, who had the handling of mucb
pubic money, was too much for tho
nerves OF the county office holders and for
oriei while all they could talk about
was the two disappearances and wonder
VINO would be the next to GO.
While all this talk and possin;no r-as
going on there was one very angry official
In the county building. and that vas
county Treasurer kockerspcrgcr. He was
indignant ut the story that had got ont
apout his first assistant, and hastened ia
deny it. h'o "
Mr. Anderson is right here in the citv.
ana Know Just where he is" said Mr..
hochcrsperger. "This is no case at mvs
teriotis disappearance or ANYTHING like il.
ME- Anderson will be back at his desk in
u DAY or two and will continue on as be.
fore" VIZ 90 'o
III Is supposed that Mr. Anderson is be-
ing Treated in some sanitarium
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Had Cinch on the Old Man.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Dec ao.-Clara Mel
vile, daughter of wealthy cattlcman.
elopcd with William Coleman. known
Throughout Oklahoms rs .'Rattlcsnakc
Bill" The pair took Mclvilic's two best
horses and struck the trail for
Wawatonga, the county scat The
elopcmcnt was reported to the girls
father, who gathered his outfit and started
in pursuit. The truant lovers horses
proved the swiftest and the iratc parent
arrived ut Wawntonga Just rs they were
married. Melville forgavc the pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Heavy Judgment Rendered.

LANSING, Mich, Dec 20.-John o.
Grinnell, a member of the Frank Tucker
Theatrical company, was injured by a
street car in this city in May, 1893. From
the effects of his injuries he died several
months ago. A judgment of sl2,OOO was
obtained against the street railway COM
pany by his heirs, which the supreme
court has affirmed. The Judgment is the
largest ever rendered in this circuit in an
action of this character
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
MINISTER SIGNED HIS BOND.
Cashier OF Rome, \. V. Hank Is short
the sum of -. 900.

UTICA \. Y. Dec. 20-It was an
nounccd that National Bank Examiner
j. V an Vrankcn had discovered a defalca-
ton of 81 900 on the part of Cashier John
+. Biclby of the Central National bank
of Rome. OF this amount Bielby has
5000 deposited in New York, which he
Will return to the bank. The bank is pro-
tccted by the cashiers bond for So, 600.
Bielby was released on 5000 bail. His
pastor, the Rev. Dr.o Peabody. and J. w.
Armstrong signed the bond. Mayor Gill
ctt the teller of the bank, is missing. but
his books and accounts, SO far as exam
ined, are ell right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
cULLoM is FOR THE CANALS.

Not Only That of Nicaragua But the Hem
nepin Should BE Built.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-Cullom obtained
. few minutes time to tell the senate what
he thought of the Nicaragua canal busi-
ness, and was very earnest in support OF
the measure. In connection with the SUBJ
ject he devoted some time to expressing
the desire felt for the early completion
of the Hcnnepin canal. All roads lead to
Chicago. said he, and not alone that city
bat every agricultural state and every
manufacturing city had a deep and grow.
i4g interest in the construction of the
Hennepin canal He believed the import
ance and value of the NicaraSua under.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Earincr Robbed q. 81. isNl.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Dec. 20-Two masked
men went to. the house Of John Collins,
near sloan, Ia, and at the point Of a re
'olycr made him give up "a, 4,4c0 in gold
which ne had concealed. He had KEEP,
tbe money in the house because his wife,
who is suing for divorce and alimony, has
aiiachcd all his property she could find.
The thieves took two horses also and es'
capped The officers of Woodbury. and
Nnona counties are unable to get any
trace OF them. They abandoned the
horses "a few miles away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
His Wife a Re.ourceful Woman.

HUDsONvILLE, Mich, Dec. 20.-Adrian
Vandersluis and a pretty girl from james
town, Ottawa county, were married here.
A sister of the bride laid pice Of choco
late cake in the groom's chair ut the wed.
ding feast. When he arose that cake
clung to his lavender trousers There
was a laugh, and the bride attempted to
remove the stain with gasoline. She sue
eeeded. He passed around the cigars to
even things up. He took one himself
Then he struck a match on his trousers
Gasoline and match came together with
the usual result, but the bride saved him
by wrapping mat around him. He will
not be very badly SCARED, the doctors say
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

taxing to be greater ana beyond any con.
sideration Of the actual cost and expense.
The United States should not neglect
the opportunity to have the canal built
within reasonable time and should also
control it, Cullom referred to the great
expense of the citizens OF Chicago in
building the drainage and ship canal to
the Mississippi and paid . tribute to the
people of that city for their enterprise.
Would this government, he asked, stop
half way and leave our progressive people
with only half the world open to their
trader Let us make new vow and de.
clare that for. the purposes of American
trade and commerce
No pent-up Utica contracts our po xers.
But the whole boundless coufinent il ours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

PITTsnURG, Dec 3o.-Lawyers and many
real estate owners in this city are greatly
exercised over a recent decision of Jus.
ticc Gray, of the United States supreme
court, which has been brough: to light
in the local courts 1t declares unconsti.
tutional the laws passed in Pennsylvania
and in almost every other state in the
Union allowing the courts to declare dead
and administer the estates Of persons who
have been absent and not heard of or from
for seven years Well-posted lawyers say
that the title to thousands of pieces oi
property throughout the country will liz
clouded by this decision
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Want the Hanging Public.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec 2O.-The hang
ing of John Stanley and Clarence Cox at
Maynardsville Saturday will be the first
one in Union county. The law provides
that all executions in Tennessee shall be
private, but the people have formed a
free show organization and informed
the sheriff that the men must swing
publicly. That official is fortifying the
Jail in anticipation of an attack on the
rull
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Turkex Is Hcaring che CRY.

TIFLIs, Russian Trans-Caucasia, Dec.
oO.-An Armenian paper published here
has advices from Moosh, Turkey Armenia
showing that since the appointment OF a
commission to inquire into the outrages
Turkish oppression has greatly lcssened.
Many Armcnians who had been arrested
have been liberated. The Kurds have
becn held i'm check and Kurdish chief
has been summoned to Constantinople.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Anti-Toxiue Down. the d ph,u.~ri..

AsHTADULA, o., Dec. 2)-The epidemic
OF malignant diphtheria which ragged here
SO fatally during last week has been
brought under control. Several apparent
ly hopeless cases We're treated with the
anti-toxine remedy and the result was
very gratifying. Out OF half a dozen eases
treated w.t.. the new remedy all but one
are recovering. so far there have bccn
seventy nine cases and sixteen deaths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Very Costly Fire In ~ Mir,e.

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 20-Thc whole
New Castle coal mine appears to be on
fire, and it is feared the whole mine will
become a wreck, involving loss of 500.
900 to the Oregon improvement company.
Coal creek is pouring into il. but il will
take several weeks to thoroughly food il.
and when the fire is cxtinguished il Will
take four or five months To pu mp it out
About 250 men are made idle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
win Raid Chicago Clubs.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-Rich and powerful
clubs of Chicago are to be raided by the
police unless gambling is stepped IN the
club houses These same clubs Will be
compelled to take out city license Tor the
sale of liquor The city law department.
saws such proposed action can be taken
legally, and che police will receive their
instructiops nccordinglv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Done by the .Best Citizens"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 20-A negro
went into the home of l.. W. Sanderson,
three miles from here and finding no one
ut home but 16-year-old daughter, made
an indecent proposal. The girl screamed
and the negro ran away. He was capt
ured and confessed his guilt. Later he
was taken from constable and hanged
by 100 of Marian county's best citizens
ns n placard on his corpse announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

CLEVELAND, Dec. 2o.-Thc ticket scalp
er' Of this city are greatly wrought up
o'rr the action OF the Lake Shore road in
coufscating mileage books presented by
others than to whom the books were is
sued. Legal advice will be sought with a
View to recovering such books. The brok.
'r- dispute the legal right Of the railroad
company to take up the books as long as
Lhny hayc been pnid for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Case of Captain Howgnte.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Gothic grand jury
% the district has still under considcra
tion the case OF Captain Howgatc against
whom n number Of indictments for en-
bcz1iemcnt and forgery while disbursing
clerk Of the signal service Office, arc pro-
cccding An Indictment against him
VIII be reported probably this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Parkhurst to Speak at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-The Rev. Dr. Charles
II. Parkhurst, OF New York, will lecture
in the Auditorium Jan. II under the
auspices Of the Marquette club. Almos;
the last work accomplished BY the late
John Worthy during his visit to New
York was to invite DIR. Parkhurst To come
to- Chicago to tell Of his crusade for mu
nicipal reform and the subsequent invcs
tigauion of the police department by the
Lexow committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

in England there are 1 IA widows to ev-
cry 81 widowers. In Italy their relative
numbers iper 1000 women and 1000
menl are 1876 and 60, in France 130 and
%, in Germany 1870. 8 and SO, in Aus
ralia l2l and "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Gotham Police Captain Arrested.

New York, Dec. 20-Supcrintcndcnt
Byrnes has been informed by Assistant
District Attorney Davis that an indict-
ment has been found against Captain
Schnsittbcrgcr. He teicgraphci to the
captain to report ut ONCE at police head
quarters. Schnittbergcr. on appcarin ,
before the superintendent. was taken into
custody by Detective Sergeant Quinn and
conduetcd to the district attorneys Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
KILLED HI. VIE and shielded.

NEW YORK, Dee. 20.-Charles Pet
ersou shot and killed his wife and
then himself. Groundless jealousy
was the cause. Five young orphans
are made by the tragedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
Almost Chopped WI. Head On.

BARBouRvILLE DEPOT, Ky, Dec 2o.-
John Cox attempted to kill his wife ut
Grays, in this county. Cox was drunk
and fired two shots at his wife, but
missed her. Seizing an AK he threw it ut
her head, but missed her. The woman
picked up the ak and attacked her hus-
band, almost chopping his head from his
lpbdy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

WICHITA. Kan. Dec .e0--Joc MAnkin,
y white trader living in the Chickasaw
nation, is here searching for his daughter
who eloped with her uncle, brother of
the mother. The couple passed through
here over the Santa Ee bound Gust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-William A.
Phelps, pension attorney of Richmond,
O., has been disoarred from practice re.
fore the interior department. for unprofcs-
sional conduct He was charged with
knowingly filing claim of "a divorced
woman and withholding the fact of the
divorce. The pension was allowed by the
bureau and the fee collected by the attor.
npv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20

Neversink, the name of New York
rivcr, is corruption of Ne-wa-sink, an
!l1ian word meaning MAD river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-20
vicc President Goes to Ashevi,,e.

WASHINGTON, Dec. .O.-Vice Presidcn.
Stevenson has leftfor Ashevillc, n c., and
will probably not return until after the
holidays. 1t is his intention to accom-
pany his daughter, who Is i'll at Ashcville.
to some place farther south, probably
Florida