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The evening world., 1894-05-04
BIG SHOOT At R|VERT0N,
Twenty-Five Entries for the
Challenge Plate.

RIVERTON. N. j., May 4.-One Of the
most important pigeon shooting handi-
caps OF the year was begun on the River
ton Gun Clubs grounds this morning.
The contest Is for the Riverton Challenge
Plate. at fifty birds, handicap rise. nifty
yards boundary; entrance fee. $50. The
trophy Is a handsome and costly silver
plate. which becomes the personal prop
erty of the contestant who succeeds In
winning 1t three successive years. There
are twenty-five entries. all crack shots.
comprising about all Of the noted anna
tours. AS each man shoots at fifty birds
there will be LOO birds trapped before
the match Is over. In order to complete
It In one day two ranges are In use.
Small balls. numbered from 1 to 22, were
drawn by the contestants before the
eleven men receiving odd numbers are
to shoot at twenty-five birds from one
score, while those receiving even num-
bered balls work from the other score.
The two teams will then change ranges
and shoot at. the second lot OF birds.
following Is a list OF the entries with
Thompson. Fred Hoey, Charles Macales.
ter. r.. c. WEIGH. Oakleigh Thorne. b.
3. Thomas and Yale Dolan, who are nut
on the thirty-yRrd mark; Frederick
Moore, Capt. Money. J. b. Ellison, Ed
ward Handy and L.. +. Davenport, at
tWenty-nine yards; w. Wynn, Aubrey
Cunningham J. seayer Page and Or.
Knapp. at twenty-eight yards. and CLAIR
ence Dolan, Noel Money, l.. Finletter, e.
II. Godschalk and w. w. Watrous, at
twenty-seVen yards.
The evening world., 1894-05-04
KITES APPOINTMENT.
She Failed t Keep 1T and Thereby s
Herself Much Misery.

few moments to recall any n among
the h%alf-dozen strangers to "hom ne
had been introduced at the S. ball lkeiS
to commit herself, but failed
Then he hastily wrote a reply Tor II
was growing late, and he had more thah
one engagement that evening:
81 am deeply interested. Certainly l
will be at the place you mention n at
the hour. 1t seems that you know me-
and REQUIRE no mark of recognition but
I shall wear n b%uttonhole OF mig
nonette."
AS he folded the letter II occurred to
him that he might be the subject OF a
hoax. but the half-timid words had the
ring of truth, and he dismissed the
idea. He addressed the envelope as
directed, to a circulating library where
letters were received.
A girl sitting in a morn!ng-room. just
hours later--a very pretty
girl, young and lnnocent-looking. too,
hui one OF whom might be predicted
from beaten tracks.
The evening world., 1894-05-04
YOUMANS
LADIES'
Straw Sailors
AND
Walking Hats.
11O7 and 100 Broadway.
Near 24th Street
Near 2+th Street

The result of the first serious diver
gence lay before her in the shape of the
young mans letter addressed to Miss NJ.
and she was regarding 1t with somewhat
rueful countenance.
That she had made preparations TO
carry out her part OF the programme
wac apparent from the perfect bloom OF
La France" la%nguishing in a specimen
glass beside the letter. The room was
in a house in M Square, and there
was still an hour and a half before her
presence would be required at the par
ticular corner in Regent street. She had
no cause - fear any difficulty In keep
ing her appointment.
The door opened and a second girl
entered-tall, fair. aristocratic. The first
was fair also. but her hair was ire
preside. and fell over her forehead and
round her ears in uncrImped waves and
curls; that of the newcomer was drawn
tightly back. and twisted into a smooth
knot behind. on a w~e!l-shaped head.
"Oh, Edytka. you darling. how sweet
of you to come this afternoon"
The gray-gowned girl jumped up and
threw her arms around her friends
neck. She was impulsive in all her ac-
lions.
Il haven't long to stay, Kittie-just
half an hour. | must go down OXFORD
street to do some stopping. Can't o
ccme?"
Kittie hesitated; her letter was in her
pocket.
''No. d." she said slowly; mot this
afternoon. IL have q toothachs. I
The evening world., 1894-05-04

A man In bachelor chambers, an open
ie'ter In his hand, an amused expression
On mis- face, with a suspicion of gratifed
vanity and a vague hint of i~ndulgent
contempt.
lhls was the letter:
PROBABLY you have forgotten me. I
was but one among the many you
uahced with at the s. ball a week
aso' ! know that you did not hear my
name To me that dance was an event
~ era. OF course, l am transgressing
u ordinary rules of society In writing
.ns' out l have a strange feeling hat
sou ought to know II. ] would like to
.peaN TO you once more; then, perhaps,
y0u would not think too hard of what
unaVe done. | shall be at Regents
nncus' at the northeast corner, the day
tomorrow. at 4 o'clock. / shall
"rar u pink rose at my throat"
rSertalnly this was very advanced.
mere was some excuse for the smile
sratihed vanity and haif-con-
np.uous indulgence ION the young
handsome face. He tried for q
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Some one else came. half s]toppinp
stared a moment. passed, and came
back-a strikingly handsome man, well
dressed. with a modest buttonhole OF
~mignonette.
He hesitated and paused, because 1t
was dlflcult to reconcile the letter from
MISS NJ with the ~aristocratic, naughty
figure in the doorway OF Mime. Mathilde's
bonnet shop. He came back, because
the incidents were too complete for
mistake; they were there; time, place,
flower and the lady herself, evidently
looking for some one. He lifted his
hat; 1t was strange she. had not seen
him. or, at any rate, his buttonholc.
II am glad" he said, softly, that you
have no disappointed me; / have lived
in "A state OF expectancy since | re-
ceIved your note"
The young lady In the doorway
brought back her eyes from their voyage
in search OF renegade kittie, and stared
at him Indignantly.
II think you make IA mistake" she
said, colby.
He drew a step backward, There was
no m%istaking the tone. He still kept
his hat In his hand.
Il beg YOU pardon, how can that be?
Did you not mention the hour. the
place.
II say again you make a mistake; II
you persist l must call for assistance.
II am waiting for Il friend"
What did II all mean9 ~Involuntarily
his hand clasped the lapel OF his coat
just below b mignonetts.
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ness OF his W ultra-credulity. partly
from "A sense OF honor towards his UNI
known correspondent. He still thought
II possible that the letter might be gen
uine.
II. on the other hand. he had been
tricked, 1t was safer to pose before Miss
Nansittart as a villain than a victim.
Therefore. he strove TO make his peace
by humble avowal OF folly and abJect
promises Of amendment. She had
taught him a lesson" he said. .
Three weeks later Edytha Nansittart
came into the morning-room OF the
house in Nj square with the news Of
her engagement. She was very content
and prosperous n happy; very reason
ably fond OF her Dick.
Dick WillOughbv was rich, and Edytha
was already planning her trousseGu; she
was to have "A few gowns from Worth.
EiythR was married at the end OF the
season, and kittte was one OF the brides
maids
1t was at n villa at Arcachon that she
met Dick Willoughby again. She had
been ordered abroad for the Winter. and
Dick and his wife, lingering south on
their bridal journey, came there to see
KItlie lay by the open window, her
face smaller, more childlike than OF old.
her eyes larger, Dick Willoughby sat
by her side, Edytha had gone into the
town, they were leaving Arcachon on
the morrow, and she had some purchases
10 make,
You win come back quite strong for
next season. Kittie,"
The girl was silent; then turning her
eyes upon him, patient and full OF tears.
and | want to tell you that / don't
think I shall come back again"
~ have done nothing for you. child"
There was a huskiness In the mans
throat.
He went away from her side for a mo-
msnt, moving rentiessly about the room.
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CRIME OF AN OFFICIAL.
DR.. Parkhurst Says His Treatment
of a Woman Was Outrageous.

Dr.. Parkhurst Says His Treatment
OF IA Woman Was Outrageous.
The Rev, DR.. Parkhurst's statement
concerning the 'mlsdeeds Of one whose
association with the courts would seem
purity OF heart" created much comment
In political circles to-day, particularly
in the District-Attorney's office.
The statement was made last night In
meeting Of the Baptist Social Union In
the Windsor Hotel.
"I had the story from her own lips to-
day." said DR.. Parkhurst. "~Seventy-fve
name. I wish might tell you Of the
outrageous, vicious, foul and damnable
treatment of this man who has been
prominently. associated with the office
When he was seen at his house this
morning by an Evening World" report
er, DR.. Parkhurst would add little to
what he said last night
an honored name and belongs to a
splendid family. She came yesterday
seeking my assistance and advice. So
far as l know now. she does not intend
to resort to legal measures to right her
wrongs"
DR.. Parkhurst declined to give the
young woman's name in confidence, so
that she might be seen n her consent
obtained to publication of her story.
Asked whether he expected anything
of the LeXow Committee, which he said
would %reconvene next week or early the
week following, DR.. Parkhurst said, en-
~phatically:
YES sir; / do"
Continuing. Dr.. Parkhurst said that
the City Vigilance League would at once
inaugurate an active campaign, which
would be continued till November.
Then the Doctor gave Gov. Flower a
shot. He was speaking of his nomina-
con last night OF Senator Saxton for
Governor.
II told Senator Saxton," said he,
what a different feeling the people
would have with all of these Reform
bills before the Governor. II he sat in the
Governors chair. Senator Saxton made
a splendid address. There was the true
ring In it. He is a man of splendid fibre
and is making a hard fight for good Gov
eminent"
In the absence OF District-Attorney
Fellows this morning. Vernon NJ. Davis,
Assistant District-Attorney. spoke for
the office. He said he hadn't the falntest
idea as to who DR.. Parkhurst referred to
as having cruelty wronged a m
II couldn't undertake." added Mr..
Davis. ito care for the morals Of all
who have been connected with the Dis
trict-Attorney's office"
The evening world., 1894-05-04
PEDDLER FIGHTS TWO MEN.

Attacked n FOotman md Then Re-
sisted Arrest.
While Peter Pullman, a Greek flower
peddler. vas selling bouquets in front Of
Ludwig's dry-goods store, on West
Fourteenth street, yesterday afternoon,
James T. Dixon, the colored footman Of
the house, told him to move on. He
struck Dixon in the face with a bunch
of roses, bit his hand, and then attacked
Policeman Zimmerman, who went to
DiXon's rescue.
The officer finally subdued the ped
dler, and was taking him to the Mercer
street station when Pat Riedy attempt
ed to rescue the prisoner. Riedy was
also arrested, and in Jefferson Market
Court to-day was fined 50. Pullman was
held for trial.
The evening world., 1894-05-04
CLAIMED TO BE AN OFFICER.

ToOmey Tried to Arrest Two Men
and Wa Locked Up Instead.
John ]. Toomey, thirty-eight years
old, of 254 West Sixteenth street. was
arrested early this morning for disor-
derby conduct at Sixth avenue and Thir-
tieth street by Policeman Ruper. He
was intoxicated and was trying to ar
rest two men, claiming to be a United
tates marshal.
In Jefferson Market Court this morn
ing the prisoner told Justice Mcmahon
that he was a nephew of Capt Toomey,
the ex-clerk of the Board Of Aldermen.
Toomey said he knew the two men he
was seen with, and that they had stolen
his watch, S. in money and a ring. He
was held in $500 for trial.
The evening world., 1894-05-04

On the davenport lay a letter directed
in Kittie 5 handwriting to her father.
She wrote few letters now; her corre-
sp0h lataiy through Sren t The friend wi who acted
as her chaperon and nurse.
Dick stared at the envelope, then went
back to the sofa. excited, eager. expect
ant.
''Kittie.'' he said. looking at her stead
fly, tell me, were you at a ball at s.
last Spring? ! have fancied all along
that l had known you somewhere be-
fore
There was no answer. A little thin
hand crept up to shield her eyes. her
face.
Darling, tell me. was 1T you who
should have worn the pink roseT'
1t was a mere GREATNESS whisper. Still
waved right up to the soft ruffied hair.
but she would not lift her eyes.
"Oh. my love, my little love! Why
have known too late?" His voice broke
almost to a sob.
Kittie never spent another season In
town. When the Spring came there was
n newly made grave in the English quar-
by a white cross and planted with ia
France" roses. The doctors said that she
had Inherited consumptive tendencies.
which no care would check.
Edytha had 10 cause to regret heR
marriage with Dick Wiloughby, Ledt-
mate affairs sometimes necessitated his
crossing the Channel, and on these oc-
SO it was scarcely worth while for her
to accompany him. Her. children ana
her house occupied much. OF her tina.
and she had implicit e%onidsnss IN p,cka
that these Journey Led him. SsfoEs fSiis
return. further than Psrts-to Utli94
g~ravs.-Sala's Journal A.~IH-a
The evening world., 1894-05-04

Club are pretty active these days, get
ting ready for the campaign now close
at hand: The Pastimes intend to make
their Club the representative n in
the metropolitan district this season, II
possible Among the. men who may be
seen on the track almost any evening
are Rim. Sam Liebgold, Mundle, Ryan,
u hayiy,, kantro%itz, Dempsey, Donahue,
Mallon, Murberg and Farley.
A Buffalo despatch says that the
much-talked-of two-mile. trotting saatch
for the championship Of the world be-
tween u EN- C; j HammlIn's Highsingsle
OF $500 has been posted. by both owners
The conditions will be best two in three
FOR 1900, the race to take place during
the circuit races at Buffalo in August.
mile record at ABB Ia, which Green
lander later reduced to 4.32. Both Of
these records were against time.
The Chicago Inter-Ocean says: "Di-
rectum, the king Of trotting stations.
While he was being driven from Dublin
to Pl%easanton. Cal, to take his place in
the training. stable Of HLckok. he fell,
badly inturlng both his forelegs. One
grave doubts are entertained as to
whether he will be able to stand training
this year. The report of Directum's in
jury comes through The Breeder and
Sportsman"
B H. Benton, for Dan Creedon. issued
a challenge to Bob Fitzsimmons last
night at Cincinnati to fight for the mid
dle-weight championshig Of the world.
weigh at 8 o'clock on the day Of the
contest. the match being on any terms
Fitzsimmons may name, before the
OLYMPIC Club, New. Orleans, or in Eng
land. The terms of the letter are very
personal n abusive.
The following comes from Louisville,
KY: Secretary Price has announced
tw~enty-eight declarations for the Ken
lucky Derby. to be run May Is. The
entries are ADVOCATE, Mechanic. Gulf
s ss,9em' so GniSinF rs Star; L KlnS c TbonEa-
julius, onondaga CTriana fiiy), ouray,
G%lenangle, The Croker, The Iron Work.
er, Calumet, Spat, Taric. His Honor.
Patta, Waitomie'. E5dsewater. Aionso.'
saddlebag. Newark, Crevasse."
j. p. Murphy and Dan Newman, light
weight pugilists, OF Cambridge, met in
q finish glove contest at the Camden
Street Club Boston tOnv last bsd night IT, before h,s 200 200
q. huibh "a ~ I'll mo "
way from the start, and at the end Of
the fifth round was declared the winner.
At Manchester, England, yesterday,
John Roberts, the champion at English
made IN unfinished break. with
spot barred. of 1883, beating his own rec
ord by 166 points. He will resume his
play tomorrow.
On Monday night, May 7, the Ravens
wood Boat Club, will about wind up
for this season. AS they have about
twenty bout for first and second prizes,
and the classes down to the best men
In each, the sparring will be Of a very
high order.
Bob Ferguson, the ~well-known ex-
umpire. died at his home, 687 Greene
avenue, Brooklyn. last night.
A Philadelphia paper suggests hat II
New York doesn't want Roger Conner
the Quakers would like to have him
Yale's Spring regatta will be held over
the mile course at Lake Whitney to-
Sophomore, Junior and Varsity crews
wifi compete, the latter allowing the
others a handicap Of two lengths.
Alexander.--No.
The evening world., 1894-05-04
CUT WITH A RATCHET.
Mrs. Anderson Says Jacob Labin-
sky Attacked Her.
THIRD AVE., CORNER 5sTH ST.

Jacob Labinsky, of Is Union street,
Brooklyn, was held for examination by
Justice Tighe in the Butler Street Po-
lice Court. Brooklyn, to-day on the
charge Of cutting Mrs. Mary Ander-
son, who lives at the same address,
with a Ratchet.
The Labinskys M Andersons have
not been on good terms. and Mrs. An
derson says h a when she went into
the cellar to get some wood. she met
Labinsky. who stood in her way. She
says she asked him to move, and that
he refused to do so. and turning quick
ly, made a pass at her with a Ratchet,
cutting her hand.
Labinsky says hat Mrs. Anderson
tried to take the Ratchet away from
her and scratched her hand.
The evening world., 1894-05-04
$500 BARRELS SEIZED.

Pineapples from the Yucatan's
Cargo Condemned.
Twenty-Five hundred pineapples' part
of the cargo Of the steamer Yucatan.
of the Ward line. which came into port
Wednesday with a fire in her hold, were
seized and condemned by inspectors
from the Health Department this morn
ing. -.oad hv Are
and smoke.
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c. e. K.-They did.
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a challenge to Bob Fitzsimmons last
night at Cincinnati to fight for the mid
dle-weight championship. OF the world.
1853 pounds. allowing Ntzsimmons to
weigh at 8 o'clock on the day of the
contest. the match being on any terms
Fitzsimmons may name, before the
Olympic Club. New Orleans, or in Eng
land. The terms OF the letter are very
personal and abusive.
The evening world., 1894-05-04

]. p. Murphy and Dan Newman, light
pugilists. OF Cambridge, met in
a finish glove contest at the Camden
Club. Boston, last night before 200
Spectators. Murphy had 1t all his own
from the start, and at the end Of
the fifth round was declared the winner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02
KNIGHTS raNpLAR CAMP.
The Northern Hi bis Encampment Lo-
Gated Nes the Tower.

The Northern lliidP is Encampment Lo-
Gated Nea the Tower.
A committee o Everts Comm and
cry X. I. compo ID of Sir Knights S.
j. Keator, H. cleveland, John
Crubaugh, j. Johnston, L. F.
Crallc, H. ID. Ma *, F. ii. Plummcr
and NJ. NJ. Briga !. accompanied Sec
retsry j. +. La dner, of the Daven-
pc y Rock Isla d Railway company,
u the Tower Saturday night and
ed the locatio OF the encampment
N Northern Hi dis Knights Temp
laf,- which come here Aug. IA II.
The ace selec ed is adjoining the
old SeAs homes cad, where the X.
L. conclave was (eld few years ago,
and all arrand kments were com
pleted for one o4.the most attractive
gatherings of informed orders ever
assem- bied in thef Estate.
Who Al Included.
Included in e northern Illinois
division of Knid hits Templar are all
the largest and most important
communicates ii the state, includ-
ing those at Chidpgo, Aurora, Men
dota, Elgin, etc. and numbering 81
communicates and 5000 men.
The southern district encampment
will be held at HAVANA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02

Notice the cut prices, on dress
goods at the sperial beneii, sale for
wageworkcs u. McCabe Bros. Lin
ings go withi hem ut half price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02
Reduced Excursion Rates to the East VIA
the a.. q. X. a. n. Railway

National Educational Association
meeting. Asbury Park. N. j., July
1913. 1894. One fare plus 81 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale from all
stations July Z and s. Good to re-
torn until July 80.
Annual meeting Young Peoples
Society Of Christian Endeaver. Cieve-
land, Ohio. July Ills, 1894. One
fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale from all stations July 9 and 10.
Good to return until Aug. !.
Annual meeting Baptist Young
Peoples Union, Toronto, Ont, July
1922, 1894. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale from all sta
tions July II and Is. Good to return
until Aug. ..
For further particulars inquire of
station agent or address the under
signed. j. MORTON,
Gen'l. Tkt. and Pass. At,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02
When Travelling.

whether on pleasure bent, or bust
ness. take on every trip bottle of
syrup of Figs. rs it acts most pleas
antly and eirectually on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. preventing fevers.
headaches and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in SOC and 81 bottles
by all leading druggists. Manufact-
ured by the California Fig Syrup
Company, only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02

Gentlemen in need of Fine Footwear will find this an exc
Now is your time, boys-you will find it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02

Values you don't often at 33c 3Sc, 42c, 4sc. etc.
up to the finest qualities Plain knit and manese
mits, extra size mitts in a variety of prices
The white embroidered Mousquetaire mitts and
the black button Mousquotaire are the latest novel
ties. Ask to them. You would do well to lay in
summer supply at the prices we name on silk mitts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02
MC/ntyTe-ReCk Dry GoodsCo.
Sole Agents for Butterick Patternsthe best in the world
THE FOIJRTH OF JlJtY MORE DRIVES

With many a merchant marks The end of the busy
and the beginning of the dull Not so
with Our plan admits of no dull time, and our
every effort shall b directed toward making July
better month than une and August better than July.
This is way tie only one by which this be
done, and that is by offering the purchasing public
values great prices little that buying will
prove a real saving to your pocket-book
This week we open the campaign with CANNON
DOUBLE sHoTTED BARGAINS which you will
have to snap up quickly ere they gone.
SILK MITS
Will receive a broadsde.
Good All Silk 12c Mitts at &c
Is doz Ice and 1sc sc
10 doZ pc "12c
10 doz 25c and CSC 19c
Is doZ SIC and Soc .24c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02

In wash goods department this week.
10 pieces creponette. splendid goods, handsome
patterns worth lSc at 1OIc.
We throw in another lot of those 10c and 12c dart
ground pongees which created such Juror last week
at SC.
80 pieces French organizes. extra wide fast coors
pretty designs. 10c quality, at &C. and lot We
can't name now.
A FEW MORE ITEMS OF INTEREST
Chidrens dresses nicely made in pink and blue striped
wash goods. shoulder rufe and all complete for jus,
25c. They would be very good value indeed at AZ
10 pieces half wool cha. ]sc quality. nice designs
only 7lc yard, 10 yards to customer. If you wan,
betting ribbon in white, cream and colors have il
Nice new pongees received Saturday. Come in
this week: you'll find lots of items both interesting
and profitable for you.
We have decided to continue for week our
great sale of Csc and soc muslin underwear. Remem-
Der that after this week what is left of these goods
will be sold at the usual prices. and will be simply
impossible buy such
tie about will matr
more than the finished garment
N T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02
FIRE WOE KS,

PROF NCDoN AID, the fanV
give rome Of his marvcluusf
tons. hp %,
Positively last apr eara hear
c rLetist JEs liz Nj LAIR
ing. hcS ShO
SEE the daring fest food's Sa
Eotk river on wire 60
frof Otty's Entire Bag
aft rnuon and cvenV
FREE. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-02

Charles Walters, of the Cleveland
Stone company. who has been in the
city for couple of weeks on paving
matters, returned to Chicago last
night.
j. n NJ. Rosenticld this morning
commenced the Improvement, of their
Second avenue business block. IL is