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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

bring such moral pressure TO bear up
on the English that his object can be
attained
Meanwhile il is the opinion in official
circles here that the prompt action OF
the state department in diSmiSsing the
Beers application for Intervention has
indirectly gone far toward bringing
about speedy Termination of the
South African war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Onthe Base Ball Field.

Chicago, May 23.-League base ball
scores yesterday were: At St Louis
Boston O. st. Louis {: at Cincinnati
New York D. Cincinnati >: ut PittsburG
Brooklyn 1. Pittsburg |; at Chicago
philadelphia =, Chicago >.
American league: At BuffalO-Chi-
cago >, Buffalo -: at Clevcland-Kan-
saS City ~. Cleveland >: at Indianap-
olis-Nilwaulee >, indianapolis l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Lily Is a Good Collector.

Worcester. May 23.-Mrs. Langtry.
who played here last night. says that
she closed her estimates yesterday of
the amounts She has turned into the
British funds for the widows and
orphans of soldiers killed in South
Africa On both sides of fhe water she
has collected E23 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Quiet Day at ST. Louis.

st. Louis, May 23.-YeSterday was
the most quiet day of the strike. there
being no disturbance worth mention
ing There were one o. two small
fights between union and non union
men, but nobody was hurt, and there
was nothing throughout the day that
approached the dignity of n riot. The
Transit company is making steady
progreSS in opening its lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Horrible Crime in Ohio.

Chillicothe, O., May 23.-Ethel Long,
aged Is, daughter of stephen Long,
who lives near Austin. was found alta
spring near her home, her throat cut
from ear to ear and her head mashed.
She had been outraged. \ suspected
negro has been arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Potter. Go on a Strike.

Akron. o.. May o3.-All tho potters
Including five hundred or more
men. went out on Il strike yesterday
for higher wages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Killed by a Failing Tree.

Phillips. Wis, May 23-Nels Nv
grSl, chairman of the town of Bra
maur. was killed by IL falling tree.
Nygrea was we'll known and was
candidate for sheriff. He leaves fam-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

"a man goes wrong" said the social
sage. from pure cussedncss; woman
out of mere ty."-Philadelphia
North American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Abusing M. PriviIeges.

''Dauber says he is welded to his
art"
~Hc evidently thinks he is, or he
wouldn't mistreat her so shamefuuy."
Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

II all the money In the world were
divided equally among the people, each
person would get about $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Had an Object in Their Action.

Having had reason TO anticipate the
declination of the United States gov
eminent to intervene in behalf of their
republics, and having thus failed in the
primary object of their mission TO the
United States. il is Surmised that the
delegates refrained from endeaVOring
to establish Il diplomatic character in
order To reduce the liability 10 inter
ruption i'll the propa ganda they are
about 10 conduct in the country at
large. Although the United States gov
eminent beyond doubt. has the power
To stop this prOpa ganda at any point
and dismiss the delegates from the
United States. il can be stated that
there is no likelihood of any such ac-
ton being taken so long as the agita-
ton is conducted by private iudivid-
u1lS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Bubonic Plague Mt Rio.

Rio Janeiro May 23.-It is officially
announced that several cases OF the
plague have occurred here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

kissing the hands Of great men was
o Greciau custom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
PSYCHIC MAGNErIC HEALER.

DROF A I. THOMPSON TREATS ALL
II chronic diseases Consult alton free
1907 Fourth avenue, Rock Island III Prof
A. L Thompson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Local Markets.

Local Markets.
Corn-42c74 3c.
OatS-27cGz2Sc.
Hay-Timotby s1O6Lsli.
Straw-$4 50GSE5.
PotatOeS-25c.
Butter-Choice to fair; l4c, fresh creamery,
lsc
FggS-iOc.
Hens-7c per pound
Spring chickens, 80 per dozen.
Turkeys-sc
Ducks-5c.
Coal-Soft. lie
Catile-Buchers pay for corn fed steers
4xQ5c, cows and heifers, 3cIfc; calves. seq
&c.
Sheep-c984.
Spring Lambs-s2 5OGe3 50.
Hogs-H f5Is5. Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

DSYCHIC-CLAIRVO - HAS JUST
L returned and located again for short
time at Sl7 Fourth avenue. Absolutely correct
In business, love and marriage affairs Consult
her and save time and worry and money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
WI gage loans by w. Eastman, 1712 Sec
ond avenue, without publity or removal BE
Also makes collections-harc ones a specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

TTNHE MOST NOTED GERMAN MEDIUM
L and independent slate writer has perma
Dently located In Davenport and can daily be
consulted on all questions of life at llos Har-
riSon street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

NOR SALE-GOOD HIGH BUILDING LOT
II on Nineteenth street between Eleventh
and Twelfth avenues VIII De sold az a bargain
II taEen at once Address "B. W, ARGUS Of
fee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
CLAIRVOYANT.

IIORTUNES TOLD-TYPE WRITTEN. OF
~ the past and future. as predicted by as
trology. Send date of birth aDd y GEMS and
receive predatory. Prof. c. E Stafford Sears
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

NOR RENTAL 1909 SECOND AVENUE.
II a nicely furnished front room suitable for
one or two Aentlemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

NOR RENT-FURNI5HED ROOM WITH
II use OF bath at 242S Seventh avenue. Ref
erence EXCHANGED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

UTANTED-GOOD, RELIAB LEOH SALES
w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker Oh and Implement company, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

NOR SALE-MODERN RESIDENCE WITH
Il lot S0xl5O. nine rooms, bath room and
laundry. between Eleventh and Twelfth streets
on Fourth avenue. Inquire 1T Donaldson S
Saw factory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Received i'm the Blue ParIor.

The enV oys were received in The blue
parlOr, no one being present but them
selves. the president and Secretary Cor
telyOu. The Boer question came up as
an incident. as it were. President
krugcr'S name was mentioned and the
visitors then stated their purpose III
coming TO this country. They said they
understood that what Secretary Hay
told them Monday was final, and that
the position of the United States was
that this country could not interfere
in the present struggle in South Africa.
The president confirmed this view. He
said that the action he took some time
ago (when, at the request of the gov
eminent of the TrauSVaal that this gov
eminent should intervene. he offered
his good offices TO England to bring
about peace he did with great pleasure
i'll the hope that it might possibly bring
the conflict to an end. This offer had
been declined by Great Britain. and. he
said, there was nothing further that
the United States could do in the
premises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
FOB RENT.

NOR RENT-A NICELY FURNISHED
II front room in private family. Inquire ut
1928 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

NOR SALE-LOTS ON EASY TERMS on
Il Twelfth street and FOurteen'h avenue
Also a 4-room cottage on Ninth street. South
Rock Island Inquire e l.. Msucker's store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

"ANTED-SOLICITORS FOR ROCK IS
w land and Moline. Good paying business
TO right party. Call at 219 Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

UANTED-LOCALS SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident Insurance.; one who can de-
vote sufficient time 10 the business 20 make II
profitable. Address ''E M" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

TTANTED-wOOD WORKERS FOR MA
w chine and bench work. Apply at 1920
Fourth avenue or $50 Tweuty4jrst street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
FOB SALE.

EOR SALE-AN OPEN TOP s-SEAT CAR
II riaRe cheap; il good condition Inquire
at RGUs ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

"TANTED-TWO FULLY FURNISHED
w rooms for light housekeeping. Young
couple Address 'B-, ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

nor SALEGOOD BUILDING LOTS on
II Fifteenth street between Tenth and
Eleventh avenues Terms 10 suit the buyer
Inquire al 25Ig FIfth-and- a. half avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
THE PEACE ENJOYS.
Fail in Their Official Mission but
Will Proceed to Hear Public
Sentiment.
DELEGATES VISIT THE PRESIDENT
But Not in an OhicfaI Capacity-Never
Have Shown any Credentials TO
Washington Authorities.

Washington, May 23.-The state de-
partment does not expect TO have any
further communication with the Boer
delegation. Such Interchange as Oc-
CURED was purely unofficial, it is
stated. Ii the Bper delegates had any
credentials giving them an official
status they failed to present them, OF
even Ia refer 10 them in the course OF
tEeir talks with the officials. The only
sign of the possession by them of dip
lomatic powers was the inscription on
the cards presented by them indicating
that each one of the delegates had
been sent out as Il minister plenipOten-
tiary by the Bocr republics. Neither
did they present any credentials 10 the
president when they called on him
yesterday, and they We're given no ot1i-
cial status.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

nor SALE-T-ROOM HOUSE AND TWO
u lots cheap. Grapes, fruit and shade trees
Located one block west of Ninth street and
south OF race track, South Rock Island. IN
Quire at ARGUS Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Following We're the quotations on the
Chicago oBard of Trade today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

1TyANTEo-AGoODC COOK AT THE PARK
w restaurant. Woman preferred. O2pO-
site Spencer square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

TED-EXPERIENCED TAILORS TO
w work on custom made pants a pply al
= T. thinner Cos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Z
WANTED.

VIyANTED-TO RENT. s-ROOM MODERN
w touse, near car line preferred Address
30 ARGUS ONCE.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14
District Ne ~.

NC. Berger and family took trip to
Paonia and the North Fork country
last week. Mr.. B. says they vill have
to get railroad up there befors they
can expect him to move up there. He
Gays he would not trade his 20 acres for
some OF the fruit farms he cav there
and be compelled to haul everything he
raised or purchased over thoss korrid
roads. -s------------,--.-
Mr.. Pease and family left for their
former home in Cherokee Co. Iowa last
week. They will give Delta county snd
especially Peach valley black eys.
John Ellis was packing and shipping
his crop OF pears last vssx. h Ia,
some very nice Bartiets sc know fos we
sampled them.
Austin Fields took his wife With him
to the hills this week to keep him
sober.
Messrs. Stanford and .Gossett we're
callers in these parts last week.
Old Mrs. Fislds went to Csdar e ixs
last week to call on-friends.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14

Never before in the history Of Presi
Dental campaigns have the supporters
OF candidate been asked to believe
that the platform means the reverse OF
what it says. The democrats argue
that Bryan will not do anything to ad
vance the cause Of silver, as he has
promised to do. They are also being
convinced that he would not retire the
Amy from the Philippines as he has
promised. Such an anomalous condi.
tion should not beget confidence.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14
Cory News nssssis.

Dick Lewis OF St. Louis, No, who has
been visiting }. b. Egglesion the past
three weeks left for home yesterday.
Mark Hearn Of Delta passed through
here Sunday enroute to Eckert where
he will teach school this Fall and winter
Thos. J. Harshman and son Charley
OF Rdeway have been visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Hars hmau.
When 1t comes to raising fine water
melons and cantelopes. s. W. Phoenix
and soc are the leaders.
Mis Mary J. Ableson. recently from
Michigan. has been hired to teach our
school this season.
Geo. Griffith OF Ouray. was in this
vicinity last week and filled up on FL
bertas.
Miss Oma Watson OF Lake City has
been visiting friends in this vicinity
Mr.. DouneIy Of Montrose was visiting
with w. r. and Elmer Wright last week,
The Elberta peach crop il thing os
the past in this vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14

Headquarters for fruit hsu'crs. and meals
served 10 them 1t al hours.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14
Ho,ehkiss Hapaanlna,.

School opened Monday morning with
q good attendance. With the efficient
corps OF teachers we now have, we can
hope for a prosperous year. Mr.. Kelley
has proven himself an efficient and
painstaking principal aad Mr.. Uuder-
right man in the right place. The
devotion OF the little ones to Miss Sea
ton is in itself recommendation enough.
Although Miss Carpenter is here for
the first time, her work last year at the
Midway school was very satisfactory in
deed and We predict for her very sue
cessful year. Altogether we have every
reason to be proud Of our school.
Rogers has disposed OF his livery bus
mess to DR.. Myers and James Patterson
The new management has commenced
business by cleaning house" and erect
ing much needed carriage shed.
Miss Carrie Carter passed through
Hotcbkiss Saturday morning on ner
way TO Greeley. where she will attend
the Normal School. Miss Carter will
graduate next spring.
T. X. Scaton, who with his wife has
been visiting his parents the past two
weeks left on Saturdays stage for Dem
yer to remain indeti tinitely. Mrs Seaton
remains here.
The fruit men declare the telephone
line has saved them uncalculable time
and expense during the present summer
Mr.. Mckee is to be commended for his
enterprise.
Jim Barnard and J. G. Mitchell are
down from the range and report cattle
doing we'll and the range ia fair condi
tion.
E. p. Martin went up on La Roux (?l
Tuesday to survey several reservoir
sites for Tom Piece and Avery Allen.
F. H. Rsmm and wife OF New London
Wis. came in Tuesday on . visit to
their daughter, Mrs. MeikIejohn.
W. B. Powell came down from the
mill Tuesday for the purpose of start
ing planer at his yard in tovn.
Quite number Of rssidssts of the
valley lett Tuesday nosnias to sttssa
peach day At Grand Junctios.
Guy Bowden of Delta came up Ben
day on business and Incidentally 70 70
new old scquaintances. ~
Emmett Stevens. our sses4stic road
overseer is at work In ~ CrsuIosd
district this week.
Harry Miller is in Denver taking the
examination in pharmacy. All wish
hin success.
Mrs. Geo. Zaun has received word
that her father. Mr. Mckee, is quite
sick.
The fruit growers OF this section are
having hard time getting fruit boxes
Miss Edith Wiimot Of Rogers Mesa
10 reported on the sick list,
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14

In 1891 ws imported 1.036. .4sS,97a
pounds Of tin plate. for which We paid
to foreigners e35. 5.7A6.920: 10 1890 our
imports amounted 10 10s. .4s4 ys28 pounds
valued At %. 6l3.5 .564. In 1900 impo rts
will be still les, although the consump
tion Of tin plate in the United Ststes
will be much larger than II was IN 1891.
the year 10 which democratic free trad
srs declared Americans were Incapable
Of oemaking the plate. We nov make
nearly all We use' and the forty millions
or more We would have had to pay for
imports nov goes into the pockets of
tie American working business men.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14

Bryan has ceased to bs . drawing at
traction; during the past four years the
people have seen AMI heard too -,-uch
Of him,
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14

According 70 she Lcsvenvorth Times
~ fsoss Bsyss NET st Topeka VS. only
~ ssqusi of the Indissspolis frost. A
peooissat busiosss osa of The lsttss
city says: "yos ought 10 have ssss
vhss frvve that Dsyss sotiaestioa
vsA Il ~ hs,d ss shs ti0s tAss ths
ksd lCss vsss beIdIsg tAsis sssssl 80
sise ss lsdisseDsiis. Esd tbs crowds
sAssld Asvs bsss Issss. bst ihsy vers
seG o. eossss. the wssthss wss bot.
bss tAsS eouId nos bsvs bees eovss ls.-
- - lo0oo visitors 10 The city. The
sssAssisso Vss fosesd, ssd the pess
~ ~ 90 eosgsttes. Bsyss wss sot
Sbs Agvss be vss fovs ysssp sgo."
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14
For President.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
For Vice President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
For Assessor Dist. No. 2.
NEWTON H. CASTLE.
Repuhla-a~ Cenven,isn.

The Republican county convention
held in Hotchkiss last Friday wac one
of.the largest aud most successful ses
sions ever held in this county,
The convention was called to order by
w. o. Stephens, chairman Of the county
central committee, who also read the
call. Judge J. II. Croxton was elected
temporary chairman and W. H. Mastin
temporary secretary.
The following are the delegates Sc.
lected to the various conventions:
To the state convention-W. O.
Stephens, A. r. King. NJ. r. Welch
J. II. Croxton. w. II. Mastin, Geo. III
Duke, Horace Curtis, G. II. Merchant
A. 3. Amsbary.
To the congressional convention -
Miss Ella tNew, ]. w. McCully 8. l..
Fairlamb. T. H. Mower. c. L. Pike. Fl.
Galliher, A. s, Goodenow, J. W. Beez-
ley. Milton r. Spencer.
To the judicial Soloman
Stephens. NJ. r. Welch, A. r. King.
W. o. Stephens. H. L. Curtiss. c. L.
Pile. A. E. Amsbary, N. II. Castle and
W. A. Clarke
To the legislative conveption-Sol-
oman Stephens. J. M. Underwood j. H,
Croxton. w. A. Clarke. NJ. r. Welch,
r. o. Wilmot. w. o. Stephens A. R.
King.
Newton H. Castle was nominated for
county commissioner TOR District No. 2.
Thr convention voted to recon m end
the nomination Of Frank c. Goudy for
governor. The delegates to the State
convention were instructed to use their
best efforts to secure the nomination OF
Judge A. r. King on the state ticket
for Attorney General. The following
arc the resolutions:
Resolved. that the Republican party
Oe Delta county, heartily endorses the
sdministration Of President Mckinley,
ssd conmsnds - wiss and patriotic his
trsatusnt Of the diiiculties arising
fro0 The 6paaish- American war. aud
hi psotsctiou Of A nericau interests and
American citizens In all parts of the
world.
Rssolysd. that 70 endorse the plat
form adopted 1t the Rspu ublican Nation
81 Convention held IN Philadelphia.
June. 1900. ~ : ",
Resolved. that We recognise in our
junior senator. Edward o. Wolcott, .
statesman and orator. the peer OF any
man on the floor OF the United States
Senate; and that We appreciate his
sfforts 10 behalf Of tho interests OF this
state. and endorse and approve his
steadfast and consistent support OF the
Republican administration and Repub.
lican measures.
Resolved. that II ID the duty OF every
citizen having the welfare Of this coun-
~. this state and the nation. at hcsrt, to
use his best efforts to seizure Republi
can succeee in county, state and nation.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14

The selection Of Newton II. Castle for
County Commissioners for District No. 9
BY the Republican party. 10 in keeping
With the usual good judgment Of this
party. Mr.. Castle was not . candidate
tor this ofBce and it 10 case Of the oflSce
seeking the man on account Of his
worth - an honorable and sue cessful
business man. He has resided in this
cossty fss the lest Is years and !.
thosoughly familiar with the needs of
The county. He ovns considerable real
ssests and hes large cattle interests.
NJ. Csstie will prove oae Il the bsst
epaoissieoeso Delta coussy ever he'd,
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14
Gsseaeesa9e Dee0s,

Died-Sundsy night, Sept 0. Mrs.
Weichselbumer, aged 81 years. Re.
mains were taken TO Lake City Monday
for interment.
Dan Doughty Ieft Friday for Dakota
ssd expects to return with bride.
Jim Dove went to Grand Junction
Tuesdsy 10 attend peach day.
Nr. Kohlss and Mr.. Linsrem shipped
ts.is Iosd u cattle Friday.
Mr. J. }. Frank hss purchased = nov
cider mill of J. n. Holland.
Aiss Anna Perry won't to DsIts Moo :
day u sttsod school.
Frssk Asoss won't to Lake City Fri
dsy 10 80 bic bsst girl.
Ira Williams lett for Denves Fridsy.
Asses's soUses0 spO~aS Vses sssp q
cough st cay tioe. and csrs ths wosss
cold y tssivs hosrs.ns oossy ssssndsd.
&c spd &C. 3. 3. Bgpiefed, dfverjss.
The Delta independent., 1900-09-14
For KaDe.

A 2Ia inch wagon, harnoss and team
Horses are four and five years old, good
single drivers and used to saddle. At a
very low price. Inquire OF ths Hesier
De- ts, Colorado.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-01-31

my conscience dictates on this question 'the
Roberts case) for reasons which you iniIy uh-
derstand. President Mckinley ana speaker
Henderson have made the support on, or, the
TAYLOR resolution the test OF hepuolicMan III
orthodoxy and | am obliged To wear the
yoke ,o, ono 7
$50 far as this matter is personal one,
may say whatever happens the memoer rom rom
Utah can congratulate himself lnaI Hntn
obscure birth aud the conditions ol IRON ior-
tune and in spite Of having esponseo an un,
popular faith, he has fought his way upward
until he has reached Il sufficient prominence
10 be the decided choice of the people Oh
sovereign State TO represent toem IN lhe
American house of Representative. from
that summit he was hurled down oy tne
house under spasm OF preJudlce, arising
from Misrepresentation and fhlsehooo az 10
conditions existing in Utah. That action Will
not ruin him. Conscious OF the rectitnde OF
his own Intentions, he will face the 1uture'
undiscouraged by this incident In his career,
and will weave again his fortunes; ne Will
face the future with light heart and deter
minatiOn to succeed.
"No. he Will not stand for reelection as
vindication of himself, even should his peo.
pie desire it; he will ask that his EXCLUSION
be permitted to close, for the present. this In
cident in Utah's history"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-01-31
CUPID'S TRICKS.
Rings - Wedding Pre-
seuts of Gold, Silver and Cut Glass.

Engagement Rings - wedding Pre-
sents Of Gold, Silver and Cut Glass.
We have conclusive reasons for believing
that cupid ia conducting an unusually vfgor.
GUS cam paign in our midst and the seed Is be.
Ing sown for big crop OF weddings. .
K. G. Bernau. the jeweer informs us that
he sold last month great many rings that
bad the appearance of engagement rings, al
though some Of the bashful purchasers claim
ed they were for SISTERS" AS such sales are
business secrets he absolutely refused to give
names. but several cost over $500 each,
which would indicate that some OF the Or.
Iandos have confidence in the constancy OF
their Rosalinds Bernau says prices for en-
Ragement rings range from $4,000 to $50. but
that prices are no measure OF affection. Cupid
would seem to be silent, but very efficient
partner OF the jewelers.. even If An expensive
one to the loveIorn. Bernau also says be has
provided for fine stock of silver, cut glass,
vases and other suitable wedding presen Is.
and invites the friends and relatives OF the
happy couples TO look around as he ia sure
they can find something that, Will suit thei
taste and purses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-01-31

Foreign Exchange cigar leads In AhbrvlIIe
Milford & UuPre has sold twenly.six thous
and since February 10th, 1899.
DIR, HiIrs Headache Powders, both old anu
new styIe, at Milford IL DuPre's, the druggists
Phore lG7.
DR.. Hills headache powders both old and
new style at Speeds.