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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
CHASTITY Fund in the Woods.

ASHLAND. Wis, Feb. lS-John Doyle,
an employe of Jack NcCarthy's camp at
Mellcn. states that he has discovered the
body of an unknown man leaning against
q tree. The man had evidently been dead
for at least six months, rs the head was
n mere skeleton. The skull was covered
with a growth Of red hair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
Accidentally shot Her sister.

KENT, O., Feb. 1s-At Randolph, Port
age county, while cleaning house Susie
Wise, aged a, in taxing down shotgun
from tbe wall accidentally discharged it..
The load struck her sister Mary. aged Is,
wounding her so badly that she cannot
live. The shot tore out both eyes OF the
victim and left gaping hole in the skull
Susie is crazed with grief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
.Uncle bsck.,. Oglcsby Up and About.

SPRINGFrELp, Ills, Feb. 1s.-Ex- Gov
ernor Richard y. Oglesby is rapidly re-
covering from his recent severe illness
and is able 10 be about the house, al
though not yet venturing out. His son
Jasper gave party to 100 of his young
playmatcs, some fifty attending from this
place. Tho social functions of the house
hold are carried out in response to the
governors wishsS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
ann,n,iate the Russian Tn,srie.

ST PAUL, Feb. IS S-The interstate con-
ference on the Russian thistle has agreed
that the thistle is public Nuisance and
should be SO declared by law: that own.
ers of land should be cowpefled to eraii-
cate it, the state and national govern
ments to do their share on roads and lands
held by them, and that the national gov
ernment should appropriate money to
haln
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
Desperate IBre TX for Liberty.

HILLsBoRo Tex, Feb. 1S-At Hermit
age, on the Missouri, Kansas ana Texas,
three convicts working on the tracks
made break for liberty, uncoupling the
engine from the work train, throwing the
conductor off, and starting away. The
guard fired, killing one and wounding
another. The fireman filled the boiler
with cold water, killing the engine.
When it stopped the remaining convict
made his escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
Tennessee L, gisirture Taxes neces..

NASHVILLE, Feb lS.-The Legislature
has taken a recess until April , to allow
the Investigation commission TO hear proof
and reports upon the gubernatorial con.
test. The commission has divided into
four committees, two of which will hold
sessions in east Tennessee one at
Nashville and the fourth in west Tenncs.
ses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
Primus for the American Church.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-The constitution
al commission Of this Protestant Episco-
pal church, which has been in session at
the see house, finished. its meetings and
the question as to whether the Episcopal
church will have n primus or not is set
tied in the affirmative SO far as the COM
mission can settle it,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
| LIVES OF TWO HUNDRED M DOUBT
Twenty Coasters on the Atlantic Missing,
Each Carrying About Ten Men.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Much anxiety is
manifested among the owners of small
coastwise sailing vessels as to .he safety
of the fleet. Since the storm there- has
ported from any southern port, and vessels
bound from New York for the south and
New England are SO long overdue that
they are supposed to have foundered. The
ships about whose whereabouts there is
doubt number over twenty, the crews
average about ten men to each and the
total value OF the cargoes is about quar-.
ter Of a million dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
Receiver for Bre wing Company.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1S.-Judge johnson
has appointed Volney ID. Becker receiver
of the Obermann Brewing company.
The company Imade an assignment in
1S93 but resumed business. Failure to
pay the principAi of bonds issued to credi-
tors when the cbncern resumed in March,
1894, caused the second failure. These
bonds are outstanding to the amount OF
slSo,6W and theee is mortgage of $780,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18

ers an estate variously estimated to be
worth from sl50, 600 to $4,000 The es.
tate belongs to Mrs Catherine Bauer and
her daughter Katie, widow and daughter
of the late Paul Bauer, a well-known
Coney Island hotel keeper, who died in
Bloomingdale insane asylum, Jan. 2,
1880
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18

Are you all tired out. do you have
that tired feeling or sick headache?
You can be relieved of all these by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
THREE IFTTEPS

to rememoer-P. Z. p.
They'll help TO remind
You of DR.. Fierce's
Pleasant Pellets - and
those are the things to
keep in mind wherever
Your liver. your stom-
ach. or Your bowels are
out Of order.
II you're troubled
with coStiveness, wind
ard pain in the stom-
ach, GltdineSs or dis
turbei sleep. you'll find
these little Pellets Just
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1S-Six more cases of
smallpox were sent to quarantine and
three other cases are being investigated.
All of the patients are negroes and were
taken from a thickly populated section
of the city. There ARE now over forty
cases OF smallpox ut quarantine. and the
health authorities are becoming alarmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
MUST RESTORE THE PROPERTY.
John 7. McKane Ordered to Give Up IN
Estate Worth $500 600.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-By a decision rem
dered by Referee William G. Choate,
John Y. Mckane, the ex-chieftain Of
Gravesend, who is serving a long term
of Imprisonment in Sing Sing for jug.
CLING with the registration lists of Coney
Island, must restore to its rightful own
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18

The "old reliable"-Dr. Sase,s Catsrrh
Remedy has been sod for thirty. years. Has
cured thousands, triU cure you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-18
y Per Cent Loans.
Government Bonds.

The following is a partial
list Of completed gilt-edged
first mortgage loans on hand,
which we offer for sale, sub
ject to previous selections,
for their face and accrued
interest. These loans have
been carefully selected by
us. and are first-class in
every respect. They are all
z PER CENT net to the inves-
tor. We have many other
loans to offer, If these are
not in amounts to suit the
investor:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

matter, honey?" Aunt Sally inquired, see
ing the downcast look of her son.
Little Billy simply shook his head. He
could not have uttered a word then had his
life depended on 1t.
Cit up. Beck!" exclaimed Aunt Sally,
Shaping her old mule with the rope reins
Maj. Gcolsby watched the mother and
son fer few moments as they drove back
across the public square. His lip quivered
as ac remembered how, years before. Aunt
Sally had nursed his dead wife. He turn
ed to the conscript officer and Strengthened
himself up.
"M.ster"-his voice was soft, sweet and
insinuating--"M:ster, how many of your
kind are loafing around in the south, pick
ing up the mainstay Of widows?"
las many as are necessary, SIR" replied
the officer.
"As many as are necessary, SIR" said
the major. turning to his acquaintance
and mimicking the tones of the officer.
Boys. that's what they call statistics-the
exact figures. Well, sir. if there's one for
every town in the confederacy. there s
more than a regiment of 'em. Don't you
reckon Pm about right in my fgures?'
Il couldn't say" replied the officer. in an
indifferent way. He saw that Major Gools-
by was angry. but he didn't know what the
majors anger meant. Il couldn't say. II
all OF them have enlisted as many men as
l have. the army will be great deal larger
In the course of the next three months
Don't you think you could do great deal
more damage to the Yankees. if you had the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
LAUREL.

The attendance at. the Christmas day
services in all of the churches here was
very large. The churches were handsome
ly decorated inside, and the musical pro-
grams rendered were on an elaborate scale
j. Fred Billiard, an ensign in the revenue
cutter service. arrived home yesterday
from Wilmington. N. c., and will spend
the holidays with his parents here, DR.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Billiard.
The funeral of the late DR.. James Nichols
took place yesterday from the Presbyterian
Church. whose pulpit he had graced as
pastor for the past twenty-one years The
were attended by very large number of
the congregation and friends of the deceas-
ed clergyman. The pallbearers were Mr..
Stephen Gambrill. Mr.. John W. Whiteside.
Mr.. William Snowden, Mr.. AMI Smith.
Mr.. William G. Orr and Mr.. Charles H.
Stanley. The remains were taken to Bal
timore on the 1907 pm. train and inferred
at Loudon Park cemetery.
The Laurel branch of the Brotherhood of
St.Andrew at its recent annual election elect
Billiard: secretary. w. Leonard Brady:
director. James P. curley The meetings
of the brotherhood are held every Sunday
evening in st. Philips Episcopal Church.
The Epworth League of Centenary NJ. E.
Church has elected the following officers
for the coming year: President, Luther
Brashears. jr.; first vice president. John
Long: second vice president, Mrs. C.. j..
Zeigler; third vice president, Mrs. H. A.
Ison: fourth vice president, Miss Helen
Ryan: secretary and treasurer. Joseph r..
Wheeler.
Mr.. Richard l.. Wallach of the Washing
ton bar is still very i'll at his residence
here from a complication of diseases, and
will probably be taken to one Of the Wash
ington hospitals this week, If his condition
will permit 1t, for expert treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
ROCKVILLE.

A meeting Of the board Of directors Of the
Agricultural Society was held here Saturday
last, at which the treasurer reported that
after all expenses, including cost of new
buildings, notes, &C., had been paid. the
sum of $500 would be available for other
purposes, but that there seemed to be some
difficulty in collecting from the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company the sum due
the society, amounting to $1,000. 1t was
directed that the treasurer pay the sum of
500 on the mortgage Indebtedness of the
society. If this money comes into the treas
ury by the 1St OF January. The board de-
termined to recommend the repeal of all
existing bylaws of the society at the an
nual meeting to take place on Wednesday.
January 3, and to recommend the adop-
ton of code of bylaws which was drafted
by committee of the board in May, 1885.
These bylaws designate by what authority
meetings of the society and board of direc-
tors shall be called. designate the particular
duties of the several officers. and the
amount of bond to be given by the secre-
tary and treasurer provide for the appoint
ment of superintendent for each Of the
various divisions of the annual exhibition,
provide for the filing of all vacancies in the
offices of the society caused by death, cesig-
nation or removal; committees of three are
to be appointed by the president on grounds.
premium list, rules and regulations. print
ing and advertising and accounts, and the
duty of each committee is designated; all
work for the society and all supplies. hauling.
etc..so far as possible. shall be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder after due adver-
tisement of the same; chief of police shall
be appointed by the directors, whose duty
1t shall be to appoint all watchmen, police
and guards. designate their places and see
that their duties are performed; provides for
the appointment Of chief marshal lieu
| tenant and eight assistants; gives the board
OF directors power to lease rent the
grounds or hall on such terms as they NAV
deem expedient: prohibits all games Of
chance on the exhibition grounds. and no
privilege for the sale Of cider on the grounds
shall be granted. Should the proposed by
laws be adopted at the meeting of the socie-
ty, they will go into effect at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
OLD BILL ESCAPES,
Recorder Golf Suspcnds Sentence ON
n Promise of Reform.

Recorder Golf Suspcnds Sentence ON
Promise of Reform.
"Old Bill Vosburg, the green-goods man
! who swindled Anton Ciemfel, farmer of
| GARRISON, Neb., out of $500. was arraigned
for sentence before Recorder Golf in New
York yesterday.
His counsel made a plea for cemency,
based upon the ground that his client had
rever sought to take human life. content
ing himself with making war upon property.
The attorney concluded: I'm brief, let the
law be mercifui, and grant suspension Of
sentence on account of Christmas"
Recorder Golf said he thought the legis-
lature should make law declaring that the
farmers who came on to buy green goods
should be prosecuted felons. He had no
sympathy for them. They were greater
criminals than Vosburg, because he was but
fleeing thieves
II will consider your plea" said the re-
corder, land ask the district attorney dur
ing the day to indorse the papers with his
recommendation. 1 will dispose of the case
after that"
Recorder Golf announced that he would
dispose of the case of Vosburg after re-
cess.
The recorder finally called Justice Lynn
| and Maurice Meyer into his chambers. and
| there told them that in his opinion, he had
no discretionary power to suspend SEN
tence. as Vosburg has admitted that he had
committed previous offenses.
Nosburg's counsel argued that as he had
| pleaded guilty to first offense only there
was technically no second offense.
The recorder finally accepted this view
| of the case. decided that he had discretion
| airy power. and at o'clock Vosburg was
again called to the bar, and the recorder
discharged him under a suspended SEN
| tence.
Nosburg's wife was in court, and the two
! left the room together all in smiles Vos-
burg kissed his wife as he left the court
| room, and she cried quietly.
In discharging him, Recorder Golf said
| that he did SO in view of the recommended
| ton Of District Attorney Fellows and in
view of his age and also on his own and his
counsers promise that Vosburg should obey
the laws in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

will. than that boy you've just served notice
on?' asked the major. with a little more
asperity than he had yet shown. why don't
you get basket and catch tomtits and send
EN- on to the front? The woods are full of
en-
Now, if you'll tell me how all this con-
Germs you," said the officer, bristling up, III
be much obliged to you"
The major took one step forward and, with
a movement quick as lightning, slapped the
officer in the face with his open hand.
That's for little Billyv he exclaimed.
The officer sprang back and placed his
hand under mis- coat as if to draw a pistol.
The major whipped out big morocco pocket
book. fumbled about 1t moment, and then
threw five 2O-dollar gold pieces at the feet of
the officer.
I'll send that to your family" he said,
'if you'll pull your pistol out where 1 can
see it,
But the officer by this time had taken a
sober second thought, and he turned away
from the major and went to his office across
the public square The older citizens of Hills
borough applauded his GOODNESS and discre-
ton, and one of them told him confidently
that if he had drawn his pistol when Major
Goolsby begged him to he would have been
a dead man before he could have pulled the
hammer back.
Go be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

The senior law class of the Missouri State
University has abandoned it's plan to have
an address by Col Robert G. Ingersoll at It's
next commencement, because of the oppo-
sition of the faculty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
HYATTSVILLE.

Large congregations attended the Christ
mss services at the several churches of this
village this morning. The churches were
tastefully decorated with evergreen and
holly and presented an attractive appear
ance At St. Jerome's (Catholic) and the
Pinckney Memorial EpiscopaD the chors
rendered excellent music. the program being
the same as published in The Star High
mass was held at midnight last night at the
former church and lasted till o'clock this
morning. Rev. Father Johnson. pastor, be-
ing the celebrant. Services were held at IL
o'clock this morning at the latter church.
and an appropriate sermon was preached by
Rev Chas. ]. 8. Mayo. rector. The offcrtory
by Miss Minnie Moran, with the violin OBJ
ligato by Mrs. F. A. Holden, was exception
ally fine At the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches the choirs rendered unusually
good music, and interesting sermons were
preached by the respective pastors. Rev. c.
NJ. Livingston and Rev. W. b. Dorsey.
The Christmas celebration of the Sunday
school of the Pinckney Memorial Church
will be held at that church Monday evening.
the Both instant u l.
number of the patrons Of the Chilum
public school assembled at the school house
Friday afternoon to witness the holiday ex-
ercises of thu pupils The teachers. Misses
Shipley and Cora Pumphrey, had prepared
an interesting program appropriate to the
season, including songs. recitations and
dialogues by the school. Mr.. J. Enos Ray
of the board of trustees delivered an appro-
pirate address to the scholars. The school
rooms were handsomely decorated with gar
lands of evergreen. At the conclusion of the
exercises all present partook of a feast of
cake and candy. The teachers We're the re-
cipients of many handsome presents from
the scholars.
Miss Gertrude Ray has returned to her
home at Chillum for the holidays from the
Valley Female College of Winchester Va.
Miss Daisy Carr Is spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carr.
The next meeting of the Hyattsvlle Junior
Progressive Euchre Club will be held at the
residence of Miss Mary Wells Friday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
HERNDON.

Having received telegram from Whites
Vile. Ind. containing news of the death Of
her father, Mrs. G. H. Pratt started Thurs
day of last week for that place, hoping to
arrive there in season for the funeral.
Mrs. F. W. Mitchell has returned from an
extended visit to New York.
Miss Edith North Of Baltimore is visiting
Miss Cecil Mankin through the holidays.
Mr.. Ed. Garrett OF this town was at
F'loris Monday evening, and while in the
house Of Mr.. G. F. Albangh his horses be-
came unhitched, and, being frightened at
the barking Of some dogs. ran through the
yard. The buggy coliding with different
objects came out minus the top and sus-
tanned other damage. aThe horses were
uninjured. The top Of tho buggy was
found on Mr.. Albaughs porch.
The Sunday schools are busy preparing
for their Christmas celebration, and there
Is more than usual business stir in town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

], JAY GOULD,
everything for pa
Such gay things
the C h r ! s tmas
SNOW" embossed
lures, paper dolls,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

M. Thorne. Rev. S. A. Ball. Rev. ]. T. Bar
Der, Rev. D. L. Rathbun and ]. H. Garrett
son were appointed a arrange for memo
rial services in the lodge room on Tuesday
night next. These services will be public,
commencing at $50 pm.
Miss Kate Lowndes lof washington. who
has been visiting MsssE. wv. Green, has re-
turned home. :; l.
tives in Baltimore. Ma. j.
Mr.. ]. Howard Drummer is spending the
holidays at the homerof his parents here.
Mr.. Edward Ballarda so9 of Capt Lyman
Ballard, is home on vacation from West
Point. q
Mrs. England and daughter. Miss Jessie.
will spend the balance of the winter in
Washington. VI +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
On Suspicion.

Frank Allen, Richard O'Neal and Richard
Langdon were arrested last night abou,
midnight by Precinct Detective Sutton OF
the first precinct on suspicion that they are
wanted at Madison, S. D., on a charge OF
robbing post office of postage stamps and
cash. The prisoners admit that they are
from South Dakota, but deny that they are
wanted there for robbery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
The Evening Star Almanac for 1ss

The Evening Star AImRnaC Tor 1896.
The Evening Star Almanac for '96 is
larger and more complete than that of '95.
Four hundred and sixteen solidly printed
pages of national, international and local
Statistics, Records and General Informa-
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ing between the District of Columbia and
the National Government Contains much
not to be found in any encyclopedia. A val
liable, yet inexpensive addition to any IL
brary. Price, 25c. To be had at The Even
ing Star office, at all news stands. or will
be mailed upon receipt of price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

''Do you want me to go to the war;" ask
ed little Billy. quaver in his voice.
YES" the officer replied. You fall I'M
der the conscript law"
"Whatll NANNY do?"
Really, 1 don't know. The confederacy
needs you worse than your nanny does
just now"
Little Billy hung his head and walked to
the rickety wagon.
Mind" said the officer Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock. 1 don't want to
send after you"
why, what in the round world Is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Boys Shooting Mt n Target Blamed
for the Disaster.
3O1 10TH STREET

The Smithdeal Hardware Company's
powder and dynamite storage house. one
mile from Salisbury, N. c., exploded last
night George Weaver was instantly killed,
and his body so badly mangled as to be
undergraduate. His brother Ira, fourteen
years of age, was badly hurt, and will
hardly live. The cause of the explosion is
supposed to be boys shooting at a target
placed upon the storage house. The re-
port of the explosion was heard for
twenty-five miles Trees in the vicinity
were all stripped of limbs and a hole was
blown in the ground twenty feet deep.
Window glasses were shaken out for miles
around. Fifteen hundred pounds of dyna-
mite and seventy-five kegs of powder were
in storage at the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
Fired d Pistol.

D. C. Kenny, a colored man who discharg-
ed his pistol in an effort to brighten off man
with whom he had trouble, was fined SO by
Judge Miller today.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-20
PERSONAL GOSSIP.
About People well Known in and
around NartcIi,

~, ,,,i Al, -,
an; Hhu AiS. Walter Doyle are visit
ing Nuahta;
MT ana Mrs &. Hardy are visiting
Atianta
"Irh'' smith mas gone To New
90 t"hI art
crk.
Mr., ana Mrs. Claud Northcn have
u i'Su from a "Trip to Atlanta much
h',tS'u.
mis-. MISS Grace Core has returned home
rom visit Of some months to her sis
''i IN North Carolina
Ar. ana Mrs 9. u. Brill arc visiting
y , ,5'''lh anu Drolika Ala
NtS. Fe'fG" Pollard and Miss Pollard
haNc returned from Il visit to Balti-
NOR.
Mrs Iilliard and Aliss Lssie have
It,uFhru from Baltimore.
Mrs. Morton Riddle. of p,,rrshilr,- is
visiting her son, Mi. James Riddle
'1G#h street
Miss Annie Byrd. OF Gloucester. f..
visiting her aunt. Mls. Jordan. rnXG-
wei street.
NH clayton III. Brown. Of Brown
iE"&" department stores. 3j4 and 35b
ShGI'n street l"it by the BAY Line last
night for tn" East. where he goes to
buy mems hats aud holiday gifts. which
IN" firm expect L. make lradiug src-
ciaitI"S
IL" lrEinian IS pleased To learn that
N'N. W. t. watson. Of Sturgeon Mo
mortal Baptist Church. Eramhlotou.
who has been Sick for some time. is inn
proving
Mir. Caldwell Hardy Of the Norfnll,
NA,i"hhi h"nh: ana Mr.. w H. Doyle,
81 the 'itlArns sank. were in Atlanta
."iS Week. attending the bankers Con
NCutloh
MISS Annie T.. Gale of Provid,ucr II
I. after q pleasant visit to rcla,ivcs
80 J. i'I''S VA NptI"lN an" vicinity. lcft