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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14

ended fingers said. with a quaint humor th.t
enialaceerlze1 MIN throughout life Are vou
dsSmigu OF nlltying yourselves TO get vour tyn ii
Mr. Harrison an s toaeh Of nature impressed
10 whoin le sold his business twelve Co. c.
toOo, MT hason being able 10 pay for IL ont az he
first years profits. w ~
The story of Josiah Masons cuisines, l;fe ..a,,..
forward reads like chapter from a fair ale IN.
venting a machine for bevelling hoop rims h. -.
reduced the cost and increased the speed of l.sn-
from ITS first years The first machine so cor,r
structed was made in 1925. and was until very re-
Gently still in in the large works at Lancaster,
ST. 10 the Suffering trade MIR. Mason quickly added
Manchester and London, had been the first maker
OF these, preceding by short time the earliest
birmingham makers. The two latter bad begun 10
make the slit In their pens by machinery while in
Mr.. Perry's the slit was made by means of a ham
ner AT That time nine pens were sold upon a card
LOT tnree ana slxpence; and Of these falling
i josiah Masons hands, he set about devislng
improvements, and the same evening made three
pens which he sent in letter for " hich ne had 10
pay ninepence posta0e-to Mr.. Perry. That gen.
sieIhah at once saw the value of the improvement.
nastten ks 70 birmingham, and had interview
WIN Mr. Mason, who from that time onward be.
cae t.s sole maker of the pens sod under peFry'e
nane Inc tiad@ at first of very modest pro.
pofnaadohs, tne Old account books showing that in
thirty gross at time from which the concern crew
unbl DIT Mason became the largest peE-makor in
Ine world In 1880 twelve wOrkpeope We're en-
WIS., IN Lahcaster-st, aud ll2 POUNDS of steel
consumption. In 1874, toward the close of Mr.
Masohs connection with he works. nearly a
s," @ persons We're employed, the quantity Of
sSeci roHed every week for pen-makinQ exceeded
enIee TONS, and about sixty tons of pens We're con-
e.an.ly III movement throughout the building i'm
tn vi oiser OF the many stages of manufacture.
ue!rrsoood when we add that there are probably A
A"iAnon anu "a halt OF pens to a ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14

describing Carlyle's chivalrous manner TO women.
we must say we do moi zee any knightly qualities
III the ioilowing portrait of the wife of the man
whose house was open to him as a brotl er's:
que was very Ill looking witbal q skin always
uuuet plotches and discolorment: muddy gray eyes,
winch Tor their part never laughed with the other
features; pock-marked, ill-shapen trianeula kind
vi lace with hollow checks and long chin de-
cigMsdiy 9nbeamtifnl rs young woman
linen MIS- Wordsworth is described as small
maneleu, pucKered winking lady who spoke,
ana was visibly, and sometimes ridicuousy assidu,
table" F "a PsoS"So az
We suppose the wife of the Pc Laureate took
precedence OF Mrs. Carlyle. This is the FIRST lime
We ever read any unkind remarks about Mrs
her lifetime is shown in a charming anecdote of
hm Some babbng idiot began to talk 70 Words
worm ABOUT the unkind remarks De Quincy had
made about him. Among other things he told
Wordsworth that DE Quincy had said that Mrs
Wordsworth too good for him. The poet rosc
from his seat, his face suifused with delight. and
stretching out his arms, cried out rhere he is
quite right! There he is quite rightw IL Mrs
wordsworth had gone first. there would have been
no occasion TO write an apotheo lis of hes Words
WORTH at least, had nothing to rcproach HIMSELF
what is the excuse offered by some of Carlvle's
remaining friends for all this maicef Forsooth
ttna9 ne was so upset by Mrs. Caryle's death that
10 s uiu not know what he was writing about. This
ae1ehce WI not hold water The elaborate att ack
Isea o nioneague family was evidently written in
IiooV, SIX years before that event. Others seem ia
mink, NO case abuse Mr. Fruuden Mr. Froude
Is quite capabe of defending himself but we must
suggest tnat when a man Keeps a pack OF hounds II
~ Cnat tney may hunt; if he laws ND n store Of
dynamite, it is that he may blow I'M somebody or
anu gives them to an enthusiastic frienu surely ~
Is tnat they should be published. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14
h RUSSIAN AND HIS EMPRESS.

iran Toa,rgcnieG IL, Macmitan's Magd=fne
Alexis SergeiNitch could not bear tObacco-smolSc :;
and another of HIS particular diversions dogs
peciaily little dogs. Of course, If you are French
man, you must keep spaniel; YOU will then run
and jump first To the right then to the left and 10
VIII run and jump after you wagging ITS tail; but
what pleasure can Russian find in that - He was
extremely punctilious and ceremonous. OF the
Empress Catherine he always spoke in terms of
gushing eoqucnce and in the book Language of a
court historian. She dcm- god mere
mortal! Look, sir, only for one moment at that
gracious SMILE" he would add, rcverently pointing
To Lamps portrait, " and you will agree with me.
once IN my life was so happy as to be the recipient
OF that smile and never can il be etlaced from my
heart And he loved to tell stores of the great
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES which never read or heard be-
fore. One of them will transcribc. Alexis Sergei-
witch never allowed the slightest allusion to be
made to her feminine weaknesses. AS fafter ALL
he would say, " we can judge her like an ordinary
mortal"
One day she was sitting before her toilet table
and the kammcrirau began to dress her hair, when
suddenly electric sparks to fly out AT the
touch OF the comb. Tho Empress Immediately sent
for her private physician, NJ ROgerson who hap
pened to be in the palace and turning to him SAID;
= know people condemn me harshly for certain
weaknesses but you these electric sparks lou,
rs physician must know that, with such n nature
and such Il temperament, 1t is unjust 10 condemn
me, ought rather to be excused" The following
event was one of Alexis SergcivItchs faYorle rem
iniScences. In his sixteenth year, he was one day
on duty nj the palace, when the Empress happened
to pass, and he Immediately presented arms; but
she" continued Alexis Sergeivitch, III voice
trembling with emotion, smiling Mt my youth and
zeal, was graciOusy pleased To give me her hand,
which reverently salutcd, and patting me on the
cheek asked what was my name and where came
from, and then at this point III the story, the OLD
man always broke down for minute or so" and
name for having brought up her children so well. l
could not have told anyone whether was standing
on my head or my heels nor have | TO the present
moment any idea how or whittier she disappeared;
|
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14
THE Angels WING.

Wnen by the evenings quiet light
,, here SIT two silent lovers,
They say, while in such TRANQUIL pIicht-
An angel round them hovers
And further still, old legends tell
The first who breaks the silent SMELL
TO say soft and pleasing thing.
Hath felt the angels passing wing
Thus muSing minstrel strayed,
By the summer ocean,
Gazing on a lovely maid
With bard's devotion.
Yet his love he never spoke.
I'LL now the silent spell he broke.
The hidden fire TO flame did spring.
fanned by the passing angels wing,
i have loved thee well and long.
With love of Heavens own makingi
This rs not poets song
But a true hearts speaking;
Will love thee still untired!n
lie felt, he spoke, as one inspired.
The words dad from Truths fountain snrinr.
Upwakened by the angels wing
Silence DER the maiden fell.
Her beauty lovelier making;
And by her blush he knew full well
Tne dawn of love was breaking
~ came, like sunshine DER his hearth
lie felt that they should never part.
She spoke-and oh the lovely thing
bad lelt the passing angels wing
SAMUEL LOVER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14
COPS POET,

All through the snltry hours of June,
From morning bhthc Ia golden noon,
And till the star OF evening climbs
The gray-blue east. a world too soon,
There sings q thrush amid the lines.
Gods poet. hid in foliage green,
Sings endless songs. himself unseen;
Right seldom come his silent times.
Lingcr, We summer hours serene!
Sing on dear thrush, amid the lines!
May not dream God sends thee there,
Thou mellow angel of the air.
Fen 10 rebukc my earthler rhymes
With music's SOUL all praise and prayeri
Is that Thy lesson. in the limesf
Closer to God art thou than +;
His minstrel thou. W hose brown wings fly
Tn ough silent acther's SUMMER chimes.
ALI, never may thy music die.
Sing on, dear thrush, amid the lines,
MORTIMER COLLINS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14

Discussion OF THE BEVERAGE QUESTION:
In respect to the popular notion coffee is an un.
healthy beverage that II keeps up irritation Of
the stomach and brings depression spirits etc.
Dr. Richardson the wen known English scientist while
admitting that the article taken in excess with.
out producing dyspepsia and irritation nevertheless az
serts that, moderately used IL is inVgoratng heah
ful and wholesome drink, bringing mans best energies
into play On the other hand, DR. Book OF Leipsic
eminent authority declares that the aud
peevishness OF our times chiefly attributable Tea
and eonee, these producing chronic dcTangement ~
the digestive organs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14
A NIGHT IN JUNE.

From Macmtlldn's MdOa-ine.
LADY, in this night of June,
Fair like hee and holy,
Art thou gazing at the moon
That is rising slowlyf
| am gazing on her now:
Something tells me. so art thou
Night hath been when thou and
Side by side were sitting,
Watching DER the moonlit sky
Fleecy cloudlets fitting.
Close our hands were linked then;
When will they be linked agaln9
What TO me the starlight still,
Or the moonbeams' splendor,
If do not feel the thrill
OF thy fingers slenderf
Summer nights in vain are clear,
If thy footstep be not near.
~.
Roses slumberIng in their sheaths
Ger my threshold Chamber,
And the honey suckle wreathes
Its translucent amber
Round the gables of my home:
How is it thou dost not comeY
V.
If thou earnest, rose on rose
From its sleep would waken;
From each flower and leaf that blows
Spices would be shaken;
Floating down from star and tree,
Dreamy perfumes welcome thee.
vi.
would lead thee where the leaves
In the moon-rays glisten;
And, where shadows fall in sheaves,
We would lean and listen
For the song of that sweet bird
That in April nights is heard.
And when weary lids would close,
And thy head was dropping,
Then, like dew that sleeps the rose,
Der thy langu0r STOPPING.
would, till / woke sigh,
Kiss thy sweet lips silently.
VIM.
would give thee all / own,
All thou hast would borrow;
from thee would keep alone
Fear and doubt and sorrow.
All of tender that is mine,
Should most tenderly be thine.
Moonlight! into other skies,
beseech thee wander.
Cruel, thus to mock mine eyes,
Idle, thus to squander
Loves own light ON this dark spot;-
For my lady cometh not!
ALFRED AUSTIN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
EXCITED EPIsCoPALIANs

BUFFALO, n. Y, May IA dispatcl
from Baltimore, stating that the Rev. DR.
Vanbokelin, of this city, had without eccle
siastical authority, preached in a Presby
terian church in that CITY, created quite s
furore among the Episcopalians of this city
The Rt Rev. Bishop Coke regretted thai
the affair had been published He had re
ceived notification of DIR. Vanbokelin's
action from the rector of the church al
Cantonsville, and hoped DR.. Vanbokelin
would explain himself satisfactorily. The
notice was merely legal step necessary to
be made. The case win doubtless be pre-
sented to the ecclesiastical council of the
church at an early day DR. Vanbokelin is
visiting East He is rector of the wealth
lest and oldest Episcopal church in this
CITY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
coNGRFGATloNAL UNION.

New YORK, May 12.-The American
Congregational Unions annual rcpo11
showed the condition of affairs to be en-
couraging. Working capital, $55, ,359 di
rect receipts from all sources, S43, 1913
showing contributions from 964 churches
an increase over the previous year of 184.
Grants or loans have been made to seventy
one churches. Forty y-eight grants, amount
ing to $21 ,462, have been paid, and grants
have been pledged to ffty-eight other
churches In addition to the cash neces-
sary to pay the pledged grants the society
holds in trust S2,777 for special cases,
mostly on the Pacific coast Deducting
these amounts from the funds on hand
the society has pledged balance of $24,-
400. Expenses for the wear about $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
AN OFFICER SHOT.

CHICAGO, May 16.-Full details of the
death of Lieut.. Cherry from Fort Niobrara
show that he was deliberately shot dead by
Thomas Locke, one of his soldiers while
engaged in pursuit of some deserters, who
were robbing ranches. The murderer fired
upon fellow soldier named James Con
roy, who was knocked from his saddle.
Sergt, Harrington, believing that his lieu
tenant himself had been betrayed by sol
diers rode away to overtake another see
ton of the pursuing party. Locke's motive
cannot be imagined.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
AT DENVER.
FR0sT'S FRTENDs-

CHICAGO, May 16,-Inquiry shows the
action of the board of trade of Council
Bluffs, april 29th rejecting on George w
Frost of Omaha, who had just been APP
pointed government director of the Union
Pacific road was taken unavoidably 1t is
supposed to have had its origin in the
rivaling between the two cities, General
Hammond proneunces the reference to him
unwarranted He says that the investiga-
ton into Frost's arrangements of Indian
affairs completely .vindieated that gentle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
FIRE

night fire broke out in the chair factory
Of Gilman & Mccullough, at Minneapolis
which was totally destroyed few hours
later. Loss estimated at $4,000 to $40,
000; insurance $4,000 to SIS, 900. Sew
enty men are thrown out of employment.
CININNATI,, May 16.-The Times Stars
special from Marietta says:
Midnight last, at Marietta, Ohio, fire
damaged Boyds carriage factory to the ex-
tent of $5, 900; insurance So, 800. f. T.
Oldham loses $4,000; no insurance. Mrs.
Davis So, 600; 81. 500 insurance. f. r.
Brennan looses 90, 900; fully insured A
number of other parties suffered small
losses. The fire is said to be undoubtedly
incendiary
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
AT THE COURT HOUSE.

Criminal court this afternoon. The sec
ond panel of petit jurors was called this af
ternOon.
Judgments will be entered in delinquent
tax cases to-day, in the county court.
A marriage license has been issued to
Edward She'll and Miss Maggie Fennel of
this city.
The following probate entries have been
made in the county court:
14-Estate of Sage w. Coy, deceased.
Petition to sell, etc Continued.
Estate of Helen McBurney, deceased.
Hearing on citation of James McBurney.
Continued to 21st inst
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
An English LEGAL writer. relating the in

An English legal writer, relating the in
cidents of leading case which was tried
early in the present reign, alludes to the
experts who were called as witnesses as
''astute personages, mysterious in their
means of knowledge, and confident in
their power of extinguishing the common
sense of both judge and jury a set |'at
whose approach the light of reason was
darkened" 1t is, perhaps worth while to
record the indignant rebuke of Baron Al
derson to famous expert who spoke in
the witness box with an irritating affecta-
ton of omniscience. t'Be SO good, Mr.
-, as not to take upon yourself the
functions of both Judge and jury"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

The case of Sterns K Abbott, as to
which Wendell Phillipr lately wrote a char
acteristically caustic letter to the governor
of Massachusetts, seems likely to illustrate
the untrustworthiness of circumstantial
evidence Mrs. Crue was found murdered
in her house at Groton Abbott, worth
less tramp, had been seen in the neighbor-
hood. On being arrested in the next town
he denied having been at the Crue place,
but this was clearly shown to be lie, for
he had been there at about the time of the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

murder. Not much else was proved
against him in the trial, except some
points sworn to by a girl who now confes-
ses herself perjurer; but his defence was
not vigorous, and he was sentenced to be
hanged, A respite was granted at almost
the last moment. New evidence pointing
to another person. as the murder has now
been found
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

EXTRACT. For persons suffering from
exhaustion of the powers of the brain and
nervous system, from long and continued
study or teaching, or in those cases of ex-
haustion from which SO many young men
suffer, / know no better medicine for res
toration to health than Fellows Compound
Syrup or Hypophosphites.
EDMOND CLAY, M, D., Pugwash, N S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

When a medicine performs such cures
as Kidney Wort is constantly doing, it may
truly be said to have wonderful power, A
carpenter in Montgomery, vt, had suffered
for eight years from the worst of kidney
diseases, and had been wholly incapacitat-
ed for work He says, "0ne box made a
new man of me, and sincerely believeit it will
restore to health all thatare similarly affiict-
ed" 1t issnow sold in both liquid and
dry form .--Dd9a6ury NeQes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
THE STORY OF A CRIME.

ST. ALBANs, Vt, May 16.-Furthe1
investigation into the drowning of Tom
Jennison, at Aiburg Spring on Tuesday,
shows damaging evidence against H. deuel.
the companion of the downed man. 1t ap-
pears from the statement of woman liv-
ing near the lake where the parties took
the boat that the two men quarreled on
shore, and that Deuel. threw the old man
down and kicked him several times, and
finally forced him into the boat, both being
intoxicated. Duel was heard to threaten
to kill ''old man Jennison" before they re-
turned, just before the boat pushed off.
The two men had a scuff1e when outs way,
and Jennison was seen to fall into the lake
as before described. In searching Deuel.
the dead mans watch was found upon him
He claims to have bought it for 81, so of
Jennison. Deuel. feigns insanity. He is
closely watched by the authorities. At
Alburg there is great excitement. 1t is
generally believed a murder has been
committed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
BIG SALE.

New YORK, May t6.-It is stated that
So, 2,075, 600 Indiana, Bloomington and West
ern Railroad company's first mortgage
1921. The price may be advanced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
-
IT Don'tWaut that Stuff"

Is what lady of Boston said to her hus-
band when he brought home some medicine
to cure her of sick headache and neuralgia
which had made her miserable for fourteen
wears. At first attack thereafter it was adj
ministered to her with such good results
that she continued its use until cured, and
made so enthusiastic in it's praise that she
induced twenty two of the best families In
her circle to adopt it as their regular family
medicine That stuff is Hop Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May 16,-Fair and warmer
weather during the day, followed by local
rains and easterly to southerly winds. The
rivers win fall slowly, except at Keokuk
and near Vicksburg
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
Carsa & Reticker.

Is the only house in the three cities which
carries full line of ladies' handsewed
shoes For a neat fit and a serviceable
shoe they have no equal 14-2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

Accidents will happen" Be provided
with Pages Climax Salve. 1t will saw
pain, loss Of time, and Doctors bills. Fo
sale by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
HARD COAL,

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
nut, and 1915 per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf 6. III. SPEAKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

No well regulated household should be
without a. bottle of ANGosTURA BTTTERs,
the world renowned appetizer and invigor-
ator Beware of counterfeits. Ask your
grocer or druggist for the genuine article.
manufactured by DR.. j. 6. b. Slegert q
Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

Lameness is the precursor of rheuma-
tism. Escape it by heating Trask's Mag
netic Ointment and rubbing tin thorough
w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
Channel Ice.

Parties wanting ice viii be well supplied
by leaving their orders at McCabe &
Wheaton's
54d-1m. 6. L. LAMBERT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
N lew Xork Market.
Chicago n markeG.

chicago MARKET.
CHICAGO. May 16
tWheat-Unsettled but frmsr; OH cash; O2X
June; G31s July
Corn--Weak and lower; 4144 cash; 40140409s
June; 41A July; 4sh Aug.
Oats-Weak : and heavy; s62s s6A cash; a6as
June; 35A July
Rye-Unchanged.
Barley-Unchanged
Pork Heavy and lower; 16 Is cash and June :;
16 20 July.
Lard-Heavy and lower 10 1Th cash and June !;
10 20 July.
WhisAy-S
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts IS 900; fairly active and steady !;
sc lower; light IS 50d5 90; mix5d packing 500t5
IS; heavy packing 90G16 so.
Cattle-tecepts 500; steady; common to fair
shipping 25D5 so; good to choice 70G6 90; stock
ers and feeders 50GD4 IS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

For SALE-Old newspapers at 80 cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
BURGLARS DRUG A PRIEST.

WnKEsBARRE May 16.-One of the
boldest robberies ever committed in this
section occurred at Plymouth at AN early
hour this morning, In that borough lives
Rev. Father Donohue, pastor Of St. Vim
cents church. This morning the priest
not having made his appearance at the
usual time, one of the servants went to the
door of his room and raped repeatedly.
No answer being given, the servant became
alarmed and informed others about the
house of the failure to arouse Father Don
ohue Several persons went to his room
and by dint of vigorous rapping succeeded
in awakening him. He was evidently suf
fering from the effects of some powerful
drug, and it was soon discovered that
chlorOform had been used. The presence
of the drug quickly led to a suspicion that
it was used for some desperate purpose,
and the priest made an examination of his
effects. He discovered that his gold
watch, valued at $175, was missing to-
gether with $40 in cash. The thieves
effected an entrance through a kitchen
window at the rear of the house that had
been left open. Their movements were
not heard by any inmates of the house.
Considerable excitement has been caused
in Plymouth by the robbery. No clew
has been obtained as to the identity of the
robbers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

background for time. 1t is said to he arr
ranged that Conkling and Platt will be
svindicated" by the legislature returning
them at once. s.
The Fost regards the resignation as CON
temptibles and childish exhibition and
doubts whether they win be reelected. No
act in their political life becomes them as
this, if they believe their occupation gone
because the senate is no longer mere dis
trbuter OF patronage j~g.rC -
The Comnanqercsal says, Self-respect
and aregard for honor and dignity of their
state compelled them to resign. The party,
While shocked. win be grieved and regret
necessity for act