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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
limiting to o Pastor.

The New England mind is not shut
up to any one method of doing its work.
1t runs "across lots" or it goes round
Robin Hoods barn" With the Apostle,
it can use great plainness of speech, "
or it can employ what the Scotch clergy
man called Paul's figure of cireumlo-
cution."
This worthy man had on Sunday re-
marked, in expounding passage from
one of St Pam's epistles, that The
Apostle here used the figure of circum-
locution.'' The next day, one of the
''gude women" meeting him, said
II dinna ken what you meant by the
figure of circumlocution.'
'Oh." he replied, passing on, Its a
periphrastic mode of diction."
But, whether he uses the direct or the
indirect method. the Yankee is apt to
do what he sets out to do.
Some years ago an estimable clergy
man, living in one of the New England
States, lost his wife. After mourning
and waiting a suitable time, he began
paying his addresses to a worthy lady
in an adjoining town.
OF course he was not absorbed, as
formerly. in study, and his sermons
therefore, deteriorated. Besides this
almost an objectionable offence in &
New England ;parish-he neglected, il
his efforts to secure one eve for his pri
vate fold, the flock over which he was
shepherd
The parish grew restive, and the dea
cons conferred together. 1t was finally
agreed that one of their number. 1
shrewd man, gifted in smooth speech
should give the pastor plain hint tha
matters were not as they should be.
On the next Sunday morning, tn.
deacon overlook the parson as he wa:
going to church.
doctor, I'm glad to meet you," sale
the smooth-spoken deacon; 'for
wanted to say to you as how l though
of changing my pew"
Indeed! and why the change?'
"Well, I'll tell you. sit, as you
know, clear over the back side of tn,
meeting house. Between me and tn,
pulpit there's Judy Vickar. Molly War
rem, Experience Pettybone, and halfa
dozen old women, who sit with thei
mouths wide open. They catch all tn
best of your sarmon, and when it get
to me it's ruther poor stuff. "-Youth'
Companion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

Great Scott, I've killed himr'
yelled the baggage-smasher as he hurled
Saratoga plump into the pit of the
stomach of stout old gentleman stand
ing on the platform. But the injured
party rose with gay air and laughed out
mot much, yer lop-eared idiot. I've
Just got outside of a beefsteak in that
restaurant an I'm solder n the sides OF
iron-plated gunboat. Sling along yer
Saratogies; IS long as yer aims straight
at that thirty-five cent lunch yer can't
hurt my feelin' sl''-EUdnsyilte Argus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

Since 1648 there have been five riot
periods in the United States The Astor
Place riots in New York in lS49; the
draft riots in New York in 1868; the
Orange riot in New York in 1871; the
railroad riots of 1877. and the Cincinnati
riots of few weeks ago. In the same
time there were twenty-six as noticeable
riots in Great Britain. Chicago Inter-
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
VICTORIOUS BLAINE.

On the fourth ballot Illinois deserted
Logan, and cast her strength for Blaine,
which gave. him Ala votes, three more
than enough to nominate him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

The Arthur men endeavorld to adjourn
the convention after the thi rd ballot, but
they Were defeated by vote of ASS to
366.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

Third ballot-Blaine 375; Arthur 274
Logan So; Edmunds 50; John Sherman
25; Lincoln 8; Hawley 13; ard ". T.
Sherman ..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
VERMONT.

New HAVEN, Conn, June 6-The Demo
cratic state convention was largely attended.
Charles NJ. Joslyn was chosen temporary
chairman. Every allusion to Tilden was
cheered.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
Naval Notes.

Rear-Admiral John Fl. Upshur,
commanding the United States naval
force on the Pacific station, reports to
the Secretary ofthe Navy, under date
of Callao, Peru. November 5, that be
proposed leaving there the next day
for Coquimbo, touching at interme-
diate ports. The Shenandoah was to
90 with him, and will also cruise to
the southwark, touching at Pisaqua,
Iquique, TocopilIa, Taltal and CaId-
era, and arriving at Coquimbo about
the oath inst. The Lackawanna and
Wachusett were to remain at Callao
to make necessary repairs, which
should occupy about six weeks The
Onward was to be sold on the 14th
inst, and her officers to be sent to
their homes. Lieut.. Lucien- Young
had already been transferred to the
Shenandoah, to fill the vacancy
caused by attaching Lieut. Fl. G. I.
Nye to the legetion at Lima. The
Monongahela was to leave Callao
about the 18th inst, for Coquimbo.
Commander John. @. Watson has
been detached from the navy yard
New York, and placed on waiting or.
ders.
Lieut.. Richard NJ. Cuts has been
promoted to be lieutenant commander
from November 8. 1884.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
The Leland Juvenile Opera Co.


One of the finest Opera Companies
that has visited our city for many
years will be presented at Masonic
Opera House on tomorrow evening.
1t is first class in every particular and
ranks among the foremost troupes
now travelling. They have appeared
in all the large cities of the Union.
and gave exhibitions Of their wonder
fnl musical talents at the Grand Opera
House, New York to 5000 audiences
for more than week. It far surpasses
the Pinafore Opera Troupe which
created such sensation among thea.
tre going people upon its appearance
some years ago. The Philadelphia
Enquirer says This American on.
era has no more resemblance to Pima.
fore than one Of Bonccicault's plavs
to one Of Robertson. tits stronger
composition in music and I.ibretto
and we believe quite as sprightly and
Immediately popular" We have 20
hesitancy ia recommending It IS 3
strong rival Of the best Opera Com
panies now before the public. Reser.
ved seat tickets for sale at RnIIman's
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
LATEST NEWS.
CITY ~ COUNTY.
The Oyster Law Difficulties
Ma VAL NOTES.
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
The Oyster Law Difficulties.

Gov. McLane has addressed let
ter to the States Attorney Of st.
Mary's county requesting him to dis
charge the Virginia citizens arrested
for violation of the local law of ST..
Mary's, as their right to dredge in
the Potomac river under the compact
and law of the two States could not
be interferrcd with by the local law
and as they were not accused of vio.
lating the general law, they had COM
mitted no offence for which they could
be tried by a Virginia magistrate.
The Governor agreed to hear counsel
before the Board of Public Works as
to the tour Maryland cases that had
been tried or disposed of in St. Mary's
and be agreed further that the coun-
sci of these parties and the Attorney
General shall be fully heard. Mean
while be has caused instructions to
be given that neither citizens of Mary
land nor Virginia, duly licensed to
dredge in the Potomac, should be ar
rested in that river, and be has also
expressed his intention of Civ.
ing relief to the four cap
tains and crews already con-
convicted, when the cases should
come properly before him, and the
one case that was appealed the Gov
ernor said could serve as test case
to dispose of the whole subject as the
courts might determine. The Cover
nor has telegraphed to Gov. Cameron
his determination to have released the
release Of the Virginians, by the
States Attorney. Captain Waddell
issued to-day bis instructions to depu-
ty commander Thompson that be
must not arrest Marylanders or Vir-
ginians duly licensed to-dredge in the
Potomac River, and that neither must
dredge in St. Mary's River or any OF
the tributaries of the Potomac River.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

Hon. VIM. Fl. Barnum, chairman
of the National Democratic Commit
tee, has notified the Central Demos
cratic Committee of the District Of
Columbia, that subcommittee from
his body has been appointed to take
charge of the Inauguration ceremon-
les. Will the district committee give
way or shall we have two Richmonds
in the field on the 4th Of March; and
if SO under which king will the An
napolis boys in continental uniforms''
server
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

Mrs. j. @. Taylor has taken poses.
sion Of her new store and residence
next door to her present place Of bnsi-
ness On Main street, and has begun to
lay il her stock Of toys and fancy
goods for The Christmas holidays.
The store and residence il q fine three
story building. ia . business thorough.
fare Of our city, and was built for the
Lindenborn heirs. Mr. William 3.
Gardiner was the contractor and the
building reflects credit on him e. i
master workman
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

This day week, Dec. 8, the electors
Of President and Vice-President Of
the United States, chosen By the peo
pie Of Maryland at the late election.
will meet il q Senate chamber. Ii
this city, and st the eight electoral
votes for Grover Cleveland, for Presi-
dent and Thomas A. Hendricks for
Vice President Of the United States
for four years from the 4th Of March
next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

A hop will be given .by the cadets
this evening at the Gymnasium prece-
dent to the festivities at the Academy
tomorrow, which will inaugurate the
cadets holiday. On Thanksgiving
day the democratic cadets will give q
social dinner among themselves Ia
honor of the election of Cleveland and
Hendericks, and in the afternoon the
irst-class will give 0 German. On
Thursday night the regular routine oi
duties and studies will be resumed,
and work will go on as usual on Fri,
day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
Ths rIreman'. Parade romorrow.

The FIRE organization Of our city
propose celebrating the reception oI
our new fire engine (the first one in
the history of our city, by general
parade tomorrow Of all the fire depart.
ments il full fireman's dress, includ.
ing the Victor Fire Company" .
Juvenile organization. Should che
repairs reach here in time for the dis.
abled pump Of the new engine, sec.
ond test Of its power will be made.
At night bali viii be given at the
Assembly Rooms by Independent Fire
Company Fo. 2, which will close the
festivities of the day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
Union Thanksgiving Service.

The congregations of the Presby-
terian, First NJ. Z. and Wesley Chap
ell M. e. Churches will hold united
thanksgiving service tomorrow at
eleven o'clock, in the last named
church. The sermon will be preach
sd by the Rev. w. G.. Herbert. Of
ferings will be received at this service
for the benefit Of the poor. AS this
day has been set apart by the Presi-
dent Of the United States and the
Governors of the different States as O
day Of thanksgiving and prayer to
Almighty God for his blessings
vouchsafed to US as nation, it is fit-
ting that every Christian in every
community should strictly observe
the day in giving thanks. Let there
be general observance Of the day in
Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

Gov. McLane bas issued bis procIa-

Gov. McLane has issued bis procIa-
nation announcing the election or ths
Maryland Democratic Presidential
electors, and the election Of Messrs.
Gibson, Shaw, Cole, Findlay, Comp
ton and McComas to Congress. The
Electoral College meets here on
Wednesday. THE Governor has been
requested to take an interest IN the
Louisville Exposition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

81 cents 6i centsI Dress Goods IN all
the fashionable colors at the low price or
03 cents per yard. Special attention Is
called to these goods as the quantity Is
limited. To be found only at Kramer's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
Proclamation.
STATE OF MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

dnNdp0ttSs Noe. ii, 1854
WHEREAS, it Is the custom Of the
Wv Federal and State Governments Of
the United States of America to designate
9 day Of Thanksgiving to Almighty God
for the blessings enjoyed by the people.
/, ROBERT NJ. McLANE, Governor OF
the State Of Maryland, do hereby designate
T1yrday, ae s7ta Day Of November.
as the day for such Thanksgiving. and I
recommend to the people of this State to
observe the same in an appropriate man.
ner, the day being legal holiday.
Given under my hand and
- the Great Seal of Maryland, In
SEAL. the City OF Annapolis, on this
! ~ eleventh day of November, in
the year Of our Lord eighteen
hundred and eighty four.
BY the Governor,
Nov. 12-td. ROBERT III. McLANE,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

s|A3IlL k.A CT A0AIA6. On the o5th
y inst g The kEesbE Eterian patronage. bv
Hev Robert II Williams. Nr. Ichs N
Eammenf4 e. Miss Mary 6. Thnsse.
both of Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

Mr.. w s. STaDBRrDGE,
PreSt. BALTIC. Nut Aid Society.
Dear Sir:-I return you my thanks for
the prompt payment of the funeral bene-
fits for the death of my husband, EDWARD
JOHNSON, of Washington street, to me
through Yuur agent, Mr.. s. r. Goodwin.
/ can assure YOU it has been great service
to myself and Family, and it gives me great
pleasure to Recommend the BALTIC. Nut. Aid
Society, to any in Annapolis desiring TO
join good beneficial society,
Yours Respectfully,
ELIZA (x) JOHNSON.
Witness - Geo.. Wilson. novelist.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26

Attend tic Supper tonight 81
the Presbyterian Church 25 cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-26
A Literary Curiosity.

The following is Z fac simae Of =
poster in front Of our post Office this
morning, which we copy verbatsm 81
Literdtim:
Oh. j. Wander
What. il. is
A cake WALK
Given BY The NJ. B. B. BAND
At The tabernacle
Hall THUR Nov. 27th
Ad zoe Doors OPn
7.3O. O'CLOCK
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

George Kalteyer & Sons, whose large
advertisement appears in another col
umn of this edition, are among the fore
most Of any progressive men. They
keep up with every new innovation in
the drug business, and nothing is more
pleasant than to call there ut any time
and see every one Of the many employees
busy serving Il customer. The large
work done by them In the prescription
business is evidenced by the long row Of
persons waiting to be served, and their
claim as to doing the largest prescription
business must be just one. Be-
sides this, they keep on hand all
the finest qualities Of perfumery,
large and first-class assortment Of fine
toilet articles Of every imaginable de-
scription. They also keep in stock any
and everything in connection with the
drug trade at wholesale or retail, and at
prices that defy competitor, and visit
to their extensive establishment on the
north side Of Military plaza will always
insure satisfaction.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

The Indians consulted and seemed for
some time to hesitate, but were finally
carried away by the eloquence of the
young officer. SeduCed by his fine APP
pearance, his manners and speech, which
had always insured him the sympathy of
every one, they surrendered to him, and
st. Dennis entered the Preside followed
by all the Indians that had abandoned it.
1HE HAND or THE BEAUTIFUL DONNA MARIA
Is his REWARD.
1t Is easily guessed what was the re-
ward of such an act. st. Dennis was
married'to Donna Maria at the Preside,
where he remained some months to fol-
low up his projects OF commercial treat
les. decidedly impossible to realize on
account of the opposition made by the
court of Spain. AT last he returned to
Mobile. The expedition Just related had
kept him away from that place two
years.
CROzAr ABANDONs MS CIIAR1ER-sT. DEN
Ms AGAIN CROSSES TiIE WILDERNESS.
The expedition of ST. Dennis, not
proving rs successful as had been hoped
by CroZat, caused him to resign the mo-
nopoly he held upon Louisiana from the
King of France in III.
But st. Dennis was not man to
abandon his projects SO easily; his
young wife having remained at the
Preside. afforded him good pretext
10 return there.
The report that st. Dennis made of
his expedition greatly excited the adj
venturous and energetic spirits who, on
| those days, roved about the frontiers OF
the new world. In company with three
Canadians he started on his second trip.
They did not remain anytime at Natchi-
toches, where the Canadians of the first
expedition had remained, but continued
| their journey towards the country Of the
Nouadiches Indians, who had shown
themselves very hospitable to him upon
his first expedition.
Here st. Dennis separated from his
companions, and went in the direc-
tion of the Preside, being anxious to
meet his young wife. lie had carried
with him his share of the goods taken
by the party, but they were all seized.
understanding the protection of his
! father-in-law.
HE AGAIN VISITS THE CITY OF MENICo-IS
| IMPRISONED AND AGAIN RELEASED BY
THE HEROIC DONNA MARIA.
st. Dennis then decided to 20 to the
City of Mexico to demand Justice, and
forward new negotiations regarding in
land trade between New Spain and
Louisiana. Crhis second trip probably
deceived the historian, 1oacum, In re-
gard to the person Of ST. Dennis.)
The Duke of Linarez was no longer
Viceroy; he had been superseded In that
high position by the Marquis of Valero
The remembrance of adventures Of St.
Dennis upon his first trip to the City Of
Mexico, the brilliant figure he cut while
there, was still present to the.minds Of
many, and he was received by Its best
citizens with great sympathy.
population, whom 1t seems he hated in
return. He was also an inveterate enemy
Of Linarez, and consequently the virtues
of the young French adventurer were
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

Niceroy cavalier Of fine appearance.
with smiling countenance, and whose
manly beauty attracts attention. 1t is
st. Dennis-the st. Dennis of former
times A few days rest and good treat
ment had brought this change. such an
extraordinary favor could only be eN-
planned by the sympathy that st. Den
mis- excited or the charm that the French
adventurer exercised over every one
that approached him.
Many tales were circulated about il;
the most credible one Is the following:
That st. Dennis had saved the Viceroy's
life; that in nights adventure, In which
the latter was engaged, some few weeks
after st Dennis liberation from prison;
the latter, while passing through n
desert street of the capital, heard the
clash of swords, and running toward the
noise, that naturally called him, he saw
n man whose face was covered with u
mask fighting with three men equally
masked, and although much pressed
by his three adversaries, he was defend
ing himself with the courage of lion.
Our hero could not but take sides for the
weakest, and charging CALAMITY soon
wounded the three masked men, and put
them to flight. This adventure created
quite an excitement. Upon the identity
doubt could be entertained, but as to the
gentleman he so opportunity aided he
always refused to name him, and his
secret died with him, but the masked
men had probably good reasons to know
whom they had attacked, and nobody
doubted but that the mysterious cava-
lier was the Duke Of Linarez.
AMIDST ALL THIS GLITTER HE Is NOT uN.
MINDFUL OF HIS LOVE.
In the meantime the seductions of the
| life of pleasure, in the midst of which
| St. Dennis lived. could not make hin
forget his beloved Donna Maria; neither
the aim OF his mission. which had lee
him into such strange adventures. BuI
the Viceroy. with all the friendship ht
felt for him, was. owing probably TO til,
instructions he had from the court o
Spain, unable to give him satisfaction
| Until the moment of his leaving tn,
Duke hoped that he would retain him by
his offer of a high rank in the Spanish
army. st. Dennis refused. saying:
II can serve but one God, and one kinl
only; am a Frenchman and, as much a
| esteem the Spaniards, ! want to re
main Frenchman."
~ feel n cruel sorrow at losing
soldier and friend like YOU" replied
the Niceroy; "but | respect your scru
pies and admire your sentiments. DE
part my dear st. Dennis; may G cd assis
you in all your enterprises, and res
assured that in any event you carry witt
you my friendship and my sword"
HE RETURNS TO THE FAITHFUL DOM
MARIA.
The Duke of Linarez placed at tn
disposal of his friend the funds neces
sary for his journey. presented him wit
some Of the finest horses of his stables
and ordered that an escort of his guar
should escort him TO Coahuila.
The first visit of st. Dennis in tina
town was to the ferocious Governor. I
whom he exhibited letter, emanatin
from the Viceroy, that authorized tn
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

"Who are you, and why are you here ?"
st. Dennis, who for the first time In
long while heard voice address him In
n mild manner, with difficulty raised
himself, and in an almost unintelligible
voice answered: "My name Is Juche-
rean de st. Dennis; 1 am gentleman
by birth, n prisoner by treason, and !
am waiting for Justice to be rendered TO
me.n
The officer, upon hearing these words,
stopped down TO examine closely the
features Of the prisoner, and then, with
much emotion, remarked:
/" Are you not born in Canada
!" You have been raised in France'"
"Did you not go to Louisiana to make
fortune 2"
Yes
"By heavens, jailerm exclaimed the
officer, "take away those irons and lib
crate those noble arms as quick as pos
siblew and the officer pressed st. Dennis
to his bosom, so much so that at first he
believed himself to be dreaming. His
sight was so weak that he could not
recognize his liberator.
But" says st. Dennis, while leaning
on the shoulder OF the officer. "you,
NnO ItluIH Hlt ~ lilc anu iptiAN' VIM
are youyn
The aide-de-oamp of the Niceroy
named himself. 1t was the Marquis OF
I.arnage. comrade from childhood OF
st. Dennis, who, like other French noble
men Of that time, had taken service In
the Spanish army.
II WAS LOVE THAT DID IT ALL.
Providence had well served the plans
of Donna Maria. When ST. Dennis
learned by virtue of what orders he had
been taken from Coahuila to the City OF
Mexico. and at last how the attention OF
the Viceroy had been drawn to his case
he doubted not but that all Of this wa'
the work Of the intelligent daughter o
| Don Pedro de Nillescas.
81. DENNIS BECOMES TIE LION or the CITY
| or MENICO.
The chronicler continues In pOetica
way and says, short time after tn,
visit of the Marquis to the prison of st
| Dennis, u grand festival was given b,
the Niceroy in that dazzling palace o
the MonteZumas. Diamonds fatiguet
the sight; gold and silver shone every
where and under all shapes and forms
The halls of that palace were filled will
gentlemen bearing the greatest name
of Spain. Beautiful ladies, nttired II
the best taste and fashions filled tn
rooms. Arm in arm was seen with tn