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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Jame.ons Failure Due to Americans.

TORONTO. Jan. 15.-Percy Ireland, who
has just arrived from South Africa as the
representative here of a company which
is to hold an international industrial ex-
hibition at Johannesburg next May,
speaking of the difficulties in the Trans
vaal blames the Americans for the Jane
son raid fiasco. He says that when he left
Johannesburg six weeks ago the Uitland-
ers were moving in expectation of Jane
sons invasion, and that all outsiders ex-
cept Americans were prepared to welcome
him.
These Americans, though they resented
Boer oppression, were opposed to any
movement that might end in the Trans
vaal becoming a colonial possession Of
Great Britain. The reason they gave for
this attitude was that if Great Britain
came into possession of the country the
high wages obtainable' there now would
be reduced before the rapid influx Of En-
glishmen that would follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

Epping forest is the largest public
recreation ground in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
DON'T
SHIVER!

If you are continually shiv-
ering and feeling the cold,
you may be sure that your
blood is In a bad state. 1t
is thin and does Lot circu-
late properly. Your liver
and kidneys are out of or
der, and that is the cause of
it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
German Sword Quite a Terror.

LONDON, Jan. 15-The Globe says ii
thinks that the pacific complexion of the
Venezuelan question is due TO Emperor
William, adding: ''The moment the Ger
man sword ratified Brother Jonathan
ceased to finger his revolver. Secretary
Olney's appeal regarding the Transvaal.
coming from the author of the enlarge
ment of the Monroe doctrine. is an olive
branch. Nor has reciprocity in friendship
been lacking on our side"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
WILL COME WEST.
Outlook as to the Democratic
National Convention.
NEW YORK BURNING NO DAYLIGHT,

hut Her Efforts Handicapped by . senti.
ment In Opposition to nm Eastern Loca-
ioa-The Popuiace To he Admitted as
Usual - Iowa's Retiring Governor In
siorscs the MuIct Law-Cushman Davis
Boomed for the Presidency.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
WORK AND WORKERS.

Another strike Of the tailors Of New York
and Brooklyn is threatened.
The American Linen Company's mills at
Fall River, shut down for an indefinite
period
The Wampanoag Mills, in Fall River,
Mass, have posted notices announcing a
shutdown for two weeas
A New Bedf rd, Mass, despatch says that
there will he no general shutdown OF the
mills there during July and August
Annual suspension time is at hand in the
iron, steel and glass industries OF the coun-
try, and for the next few weeks many thou
sands of men will be idle. The '95-7 wage
scale Of the Amalgamated Association OF
Iron and Steel Workers has gone into effect.
A mob Of striking quarrymen from Berea,
Ohio, attacked a quarry at West View and
we're driven off by force of deputy sherilIs
Over sixty shots were fred and three OF the
strikers were wounded. Tne Sheriff has
asked Governor Bushnell for four rompan-
les Of state troops to quell the rioting.
A Cleveland, OnlO uespalcn edy5 that tue
strike at the Brown Hosting CompanyS
Works, involving 800 men, = been In
progress I've weeks, and no s ttlement
seems in sight Martin SchadN, one of the
men who returned to work, was attacked 10y
the strikers as he left the works AM fatally
injured A mob, which con gregated at the
works, wes charged upon by the police, who
used their clubs vigorously.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Secretary Lamont has directed that the
fortihcation and army post at Dayid's Island
\. Y be named Fort Slocum, for the late
Major General William H. Slocum.
The Holt will case, recently decided in
favor Of the heirs-at law. was brought up on
a motion for new trial. The motion was
oyerruel. and counsel fsr the beneacares
under the alleged will, now appeal the case
to the District Court of Appeals.
The Postmaster General has issued lot
terry crlcr against Albert Jarmulowsky.
Gchau Shweneke and Schwerdfeger, at
Schwerln in Mecklenburg Germany. This
ia supposed to be another alias Of the Ham
urs lottery, which has been flooding the
country with circulars.
The Navy Department paid to the Beth!e~
hem and Carnegie Companies 100000 each,
being the amounts withheld on armor con-
tracts until the armor had been on the ships
six months The first contract was made
with the Bethlehem Company in 1887, and
with the Carnegie Company IN 1880.
Orders were issued by tho war department
for the immediate execution Of the provisions
Of the river and harbor appropriation act
with the exception Of those sections Of the
law. providing specifically for the making
of contracts for the continuation and COM
pletion Of works
The President has appointed Thomas VIII
ling Peters OF Wyoming, Consul at Piauen'
Germany, and George Sawter, Of Connect
cut, Consul at Glauchau. Germany The
appointecs are at present commercial agents
The Commercial Agency. at New Castl1. "
S W., at present vacant, has been raised to
a consulate. and William Coulbourn Brown
If Maryland, has been appointed Consul
there
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10

My father knows who you are, she
said, "and has gone on your horse to
New Orleans. He is Innocent of what
YOU accuse him Of, but he wishes to save
his brother, who is guilty. When his
brother finds you out he will set men
upon you to kill you.
But come in, monsieur, sad Lucie
in her irresistible way; come In where
l can speak with you, please.
1t was the same sweet, peremptory
voice that so long ago had allotted to
him his share of the hotel veranda in
the mountains of Switzerland. HIS
mind tugged hard to keep him in the
line of duty; but his heart dragged him
perforce TO his love. All that man
hath will he give for his sweetheart.
Before an hour had gone by Martin
Lawrence was as happy as a bird in
cherry tree when the ruby fruit is ripe.
Lucie convinced him, and it was true,
that to think of pursuing her father under
the circumstances would be idle; and
then she began to speak of the past,
when he himself hal feared to call up
the subject.
All day long they were together near
Iy every moment Of the time. She sang
for him, played the guitar divinely,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
The Tree of Luck.
TTO BE CONTIE JED.

Staten-1slanders in the vicinity of
Fort WadswOrth relate an odd story
about a tree which has grown up on a
dock extending into the water from a
cliff Just above the quarantine sta
ton. The dock is constructed CT
piling and logs, and extends from the
shore distance of about fifty feet,of
which twenty-five feet are made up
Of earth deposits between the piles.
In the center of this earth rises an
enormous willow tree, around which
a fence has been built. Outside OF
the fence heavy benches are placed,
on which the fishermen and others
who use the dock can take their COM
fort. 1t is related that when the
dock was first started in a small way,
nearly twenty-five years ago, a small
sprout came floating down the water
and was drifted 50 that it took root
in the earth, where it has now be-
come great tree. The fishermen of
that day discovered it taking root,
Strengthened it up, protected it WITH
environments and have ever since de-
Tended it, 50 that they will not per-
nit a person even to cut twig from
it. They say that the tree has been
lucky to the dock, and that any man
who despoils it brings bid luck to
them. New York Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
We Don't Need to Borrow Words.

An interesting return just pub
lished proves how unnecessary it IS
for any writer to fall back on quota
tions from modern or dead languages
to illustrate his meaning. There are
now over 25O, 600 words in the English
language acknowledged by the best
authorities, or about 10000 more
than in the German, French, Span
ish and Italian languages combined.
One can easily understand foreigners
borrowing from English, and it seems
quite unnecessary and inexcusable
for English writer's to burden their
works with words taken from Ian
guages with less than a fourth the
number of words to be found in our
best dictionaries.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
Made q Difference,

An uptown dry goods store in New
York last summer tried the expert
ment of giving soda water to its
patrons free. An enormous fountain,
we'll equipped for service was placed
in the back part Of the store, and on
each hot day half dozen attendants
we're kept busy serving clamOrous,
thirsty and never diminishing crowd.
One day upward of 1000 glasses Of
soda water were drawn from that free
fountain. This year the firm charges
3 cents glass for its soda water, and
as result the patronage has fallen
off to a remarkable extent. On two
very hot days sometime ago, although
the store was we'll filed with GUS
toners, the soda fountain at no time
was Overworked.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10

showed him the wonderful flower gar
den, took him from room to room of the
curious, spacious mansion to let him
gee the pictures, and, indeed, did not
permit him to think of the defeat he was
suffering in his business affair.
If ever a man fell under the spell OF
enchantment, it was our young lawyer
from Philadelphia. He looked ut the
antier5 hanging in the hall and at the
Antique guns, the dark, rough walls, the
paintings, the old-time curtains and
tugs, the black mahogany chairs and ta'
blcs, the gold-framed mirrors and the
quantity carved sofas in the parlor, and
then at Lucie, sweet. inscrutable,
charming-looked and felt himself a
part of some mysterious and powerfully
fascinating romance.
The dusk Of evening came on; the
mookihg birds sung their vesper phases
in the orange tangle behind the bloom
ing garden, the breeze leaped over the
bayou cool and sweet and the perfumes
of a semi-tropic wilderness filled all
space. 1t was very different from the
night before:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
laying Of tho Cornerstone.

The three days reunion meeting OF over
100. 900 Confederatcs ended in the laying Of
the cornerstone OF the Jefferson Davis me-
mortal monuUent. Immediately upon the
adjournment of the Convention sine die the
line Of procession to Monroe Park, where the
monument will be erected, was formed
There we're 20. 900 men in line and 200, 900
people witnessed the parade. which, headed
by General Gordon. had in its ranks several
well-known surviving heroes Of the c. S. A
The column included every branch OF mill
tary service. and, with inspiring music and
National and Southern colors floating above
II, was at every point greeted with enthusi-
astic cheers.
1t arrived at Monroe Park at o'clock In
the afternoon, and, after brief Masonic cere-
monies and a prayer by Bishop CRANBERRY,
General Stephen D. Lee delivered an ora
ton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10

this or that and struck by flying and
whlrling things. After the first dash
there was no more rain; but the bayou
was lifted and borne off in spray through
the crashing trees. With the arms OF
love the young man held to his dear
load, trying to shield it from all thu
terrible force Of the storm and amid thu
binding, crashing, bowling whirl OF it
all he was remembering how she looked
on that rainy day at the Swiss hotel
when she walked away from him along
the veranda.
[TO RE CONTIE led
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
nd.aood swept the mansion away as ii

wind.Aood swept the mansion away as IL
it had been wisp Of straw, and scat
tered 1t through the woods where the
trees where swapping everywhere or
bending almost level along the
ground. The lightning blazed cOntinu-
ously, but the thunder could not lie dis
tinguished from the general roar Of the
storm. Distinctly enough, however, was
heard the savage yell Of the old man
eater, repeated at short intervals, and
all the time coming closer.
Lawrence was sent spinning along,
scarcely touching the ground, in what
direction he knew not, humping against
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
REBELLION AND FAMINE.
Fresh Outbreaks in Different Parts Of the Chinese
Empire. ->

Fresh Outbreaks in Different Parts Of the Chinese
Empire, >
Adyices received from Shang nj ! pws
that disorders are rampant in different r;s
Of China The Mussulman rcbellion. l. 'ho
norlhw ;. district of Kan S., has re' ed
greatest proportions The seer So
eislits in The country are again exciting tho
natives :ainst the Europeans. Famine and
plague ara also reported to be raging In the
Southe Provinces Of China.
Wet ria, b c. The Empress Of India,
from Japan. brings word Of the recall by his
government Of Sig. Calyo, Spanish Minister
Of japan.
Lieut.. Thurston, of the rnited States
steamer Detroit, died recently at Yoko,
hama, a1d was buried with the usual hon
ors.
A trfaty between Japan and Brazil is un-
der negotiati- n for the sending OF 10000
japanese laborers to the coffee plantations
Of Brazil.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
Cautious.

The Bank Of England's doors are
now so finely balanced that the clerk,
by pressing a knob under his desk,
can close the outer doors instantly,
and they cannot be opened again eX-
cept by special process. This is done
to prevent the daring and ingenious
unemployed Of the great metropolis
from robbing the famous institution.
The bullion department of this and
other great English banking estab-
lishments are nightly submerged in
several feet of water by the action of
the machinery. In some of the Lon
don banks the bullion departments
are connected with the managers
sleeping rooms, and an entrance can
not be effected without setting off an
alarm near the persons head. If a
dishonest official during the day or
night should take even as much as
one from a pile Of one thousand
soveregns the whole pile would in
stantly sink and a pool of water take
its place, besides letting every person
in the establishment know Of the
theft
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
Kings wives Take In washing.

King MalietOa, of Samoa, is not
paid his salary 1925 week. with reg
ularity enough to keep him in easy
financial condition, so he has been
having his wives do washing for we'll
to-do residents of Apia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
Address Of General Ice,

From graceful cXordium. explaining the
purpose which had drawn his vast audience
together. General lie, asserted that it was
fitting that Jefferson Dayis's remains should
rest In Virginia, which he characterized AS
the greatest Of all States, the batt.e-scarred
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-10
GREAT LOSS TO FARMERS.
West Virginia Valleys FlOOded-A Flour Mill De-
molished,

mOIlSneUl
The sudden rise in the Mud, Guyan and
Twelve Pole Rivers. in West Virginia has re
suited in great damage in the valleys of those
streams At many points whole fields OF corn,
wheat and vegetable have been washed
away. and thousands of logs have been ear
ried out into the Ohio River. At Buffalo
Shoals the big flour mill of Adolph Thorp
was entirely demolished, and the debris and
machinery carried away.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
MAN OVERHEARD.

At o'clock this morning, while In
partially intoxicated condition. a
fisherman by the name Of Jake Hornes
fell on the Parker House dock and wal
nearly drowned. Had It not been for
the energtic efforts OF Thomas T.
Parker night clerk at the Parker
House, there would have been more
work for the coroner. Young Parker
saw the man go by the Office door
but thought nothing specially OF It.
Cries were heard, however. in a few
minutes and a splash In the water
told the tale. There are no street
lights at the end OF Ninth street. and
the man. walking In the darkness. sup.
posed that he was going in an entirely
different direction. He told the news.
paper man that he was on his way
home and did not know how he got
In the water.
The cries for help brought Night
Clerk Parker to the rescue. and he
soon had with him Joe Cremann. Thos
kearney. Frank CRbaniss, and a num-
ber OF others, A rope was procured
and lowered to the man in the water
who was clinging to one OF the piles
He had sense and nerve enough to
hang 10 the rope until he was drawn
to the dock In getting him over the
dock in the darkness. one Of his hands
was badly lacerated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
rAuLKNEn's IDEAS.


Washington, August l5.--chalrman
Faulkner. of the Democratic national
committee. returned from New York
where he took pnrt In n Bryan meet
Ing last night
1T was the most remarkable out
pouring ever seen" said no. THE
people we're not drawn by fireworks or
any other Of ihs accessories which usu.
ally attract a crowd. They came 10
hear Bryan and his speech. II was
noticeable that when the candidate
laid aside his manuscript ana address,
ed the open air meeting there was a
wave ~ the enthusiasm shown at Chit
caKo The speech Of acceptance IL an
able and scholarly treatment Of the
subject ana II Will prove one Of the
most valuable campaign documents"
Rev. Sam Small, the evangelist. was
one of FauIkner's callers today. and he
offered his services for Bryan speeches
during october. Small passed through
Kansas. Nebraska and Illinois and de-
clares that there In a yeritAble silver
tidal wave In those sections. on the
2ist Small will have n debate with
Hon W. Il. Mason, Of Chicago
A. the Republican headquarters
Chairman Babcock's return has arous-
ed new activity. He sent TO the print
crs. who are getting out large supplies
of literature. and ordered an increase
OF the supply. The magnitude Of this
work is unprecedented. The commit
too IN working three large printing es-
Establishments Ia Philadelphia. two in
Baltimore. and two In Washington. The
The officers at Philadelphia and Balti-
more are working double time and with
two reliefs Of men. They turned out
go. 900 documents yesterday and 400. 900
today. and the supply will be Increased.
Bsbcock had not read the Bryan
speech up 20 noon. He promptly dis
missed the report that joint debate
would be arranged between Mckinley
and Bryan. While he says he has no
authority for saying what Mckinley
win do. he Is satisfied that Bryan's
tour will not bring about any change
Of the plans Of Mckinley and certainly
nothing like Joint debate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
AT THE BEACHES.


Visitors continue 10 arrive at all the
various resorts on Clalsop beach. The
hotels are Well nllcd. and many camp
crs and cottRgers have been added 20
the summer colony. Amuscments ot all
sorts take place at both Gcarhart and
seaside. Al Gcarhart Park Manager
Barmore has arranged 20 give a big
clam bake on Saturday evening Mr.
Barmroc desires II understood that all
Of his friends In Astoria or elsewhere
have an invitation TO attend. Dr.
Kinney Is taking an active hand In
the ont,rtalnment and bushels Of
clans have been arranged for. A huge
bonfire viii be built, and every EFFORT
made TO glyc each and all a jolly good
time. Mr.. Barmore's clam bakes are
noted. and It goes without saying that
he viii have large gathering satur-
day night
There was n lively competition this
week between the young ladies and
young gentlemen at Gcarhart 20 see
who could make the largest bonfire.
The boys built the nrc one evening, 10
which they invited the girls who, femi-
nine like. said they could build n big
ger one. The boys bet that they could
not, and the matter was lost sight OF
for day or two In the meantime the
girls We're busy hauling logs 20 their
place OF rendezvous, and In the after
noon they made up a lot OF candy,
with which 10 regale their guests.
When the company assembled In the
evening around the big fire, OF course
the young ladies were awarded the
prize The next day the boys hired
horse and cleaned up all the logs
on thr beach, and at night had such a
rousing big tirc the like OF which was
never known.
Whales drove a large school Of small
nsh ashore on Wednesday. so that
Gcarhart beach was literally covered
with sardlnes and hake Baskets full
were picked up by the residents, and
many enjoyable meals provided The
whales were seen just outside the
breakers, and were evidently having a
lot OF fun all 10 thcmselcos.
Mrs Barmore Wednesday gave mu-
sicale in the hotel parlors which was
largely attended and afforded much
pleasure to all the guests. Mrs, w. S.
Kinney and Or, Barmore were among
the musicians, Miss Ethel Hughes rem
dered several recitations, and Miss Cen
evieVe piano solo. Mrs, Walter Reed.
Of Portland. gave mind reading en-
tertainment, and Mrs. Migham's instru-
mental music was greatly enjoyed.
The latest arrivals at Gearhart are:
Norman Pierce. Jr,, l., l.. Leadbetter
Meta Allen, T. $. West. Annie Reed,
L. Ackerman, Walter Reed. f. l., At
kinson and wife. Mrs, NJ. Il, Marsh,
Miss G, March, Portland; Rev, VIM.
Seymour Short and daughter, Marie
Stuart Whlgham. Mrs, Samuel Elmore,
Miss Elmore, Miss Floretta Elmore, S,
Elmore. VIM. IL. Barker. wife and
daughter, Astoria; Ethel b. Hughes
and Genevleve Hughes, Salem; Rev, G.
w. Cue, Mt Tabor; l, N. Day, vile
and children, Miss c, ]. Mozart. Cas-
cade Locks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
PROPOSALS FOR BRIDGES.

onice OF the County Clerk OF ClatsoT
County. Oregon:
Bids will be received by the County
Court Of C!dtsop county, State Of ore.
gon, until Tuesday, August Goth. 1896
at 10 o'clock a, m, for the construction
of bridges across Skipanon Creek and
Hilrs Slough, at points where the
county road running from Main street
Warrenton, to Lot 3. Sec. "a, Tp., S N,
II. 10 W., crosses same; and also for a
bridge across McEwan's Slough, at a
point where the County Road running
from Daggetts Point TO Lewis and
Clarke Bridge crosses same. All bids to
be in accordance with the plans and
specifications now on file in the Office
of the County Cuerk. Bids TO be en-
closed in sealed envelopes endorsed
Bids for Bridges" and filed with the
county clerk, The right to reject any
and all bids is hereby reserved.
BY order of the County Commission
ers. f. l, DUNBAR,
County Clerk.
Dated, August 12. 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

Regular quarterly teachers exam
nation will be held, beginning We'd
nesday. August IL. at o'clock p, m,
at High School Building, Astoria, Or,
and continuing the remainder Of the
week. Applicants for county certif.
Gates will be present promptly and
remain until the close
Examination for state diploma will
be held Saturday, August 10, begin
ming at a. m. at same place.
H. S. LYMAN,
Sch. Supt., Clatsop Co., Or
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice In hereby given that have
been duly appointed executor OF the
last viii and testament OF Adam Sat
ter. deceased. Al persons having
claims against the estate are requested
20 present thom TO me at the law Office
of Frank ]. Taylor. at Astoria, Oregon
within six months from this date. All
persons owing the estate must pay
their Indebtedness TO me. at the same
place. LOUIS KIRCHHoFF.
Dated, June 2tth. 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-14
SEASIDE SAWMIhL

A complete stock Of lumber on hand
in the rough or dressed. Flooring. rus
tic, ceiling, and all kinds Of finish;
mouldings end shingles; also bracket
work done to order. Terms reasonable
and prices at bedrock. All orders
promptly attended TO. once and yard
at mill. H. f. L. LOGAN. Prop'r.
Seaside. Oregon.