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New-York tribune., 1885-01-18
PURE MILK FOR THE CITY.


Dr.. j. b. White, miK inspsct0r.-Less skinned or wa
tered milk has been sold in the city recently than at any
time during the last eight years When began to make
inspections of milk the rule to forward from one to
three complaints for every ten inspections. Now we find
for complaint in only out OF one hundred
on the average. The NewYOrk Stats Dairy Commission
gives much assistance in preventing the farmers from
sending bad milk to the city.
A STORY OF ABRAHAM LTNCOLN'S DIPLOMACY.
Colonel "Guje" Wharton, Of Kentucty-Abraham
Lincoln was a wonderful man in ways Of which the pub
lie have never heard. Joshua Bell, OF Kentucky, had
rich experience with him Boil was sent at the head OF
cation the Kentucky Legislature to represent
certain facts TO Lincoln and secure some desired action
from the Executive. The committee admitted to the
White House where Bell who able man and strong
speaker made powerful representation of his case At
its close Lincoln got up and came among the Ken
tuckiahs. He began to talk with enc and the other
about Old Kentucky friends Then he linked arms with
Bell and walked back and forth with him for an hour,
chatting and talking and especially telling funny stories
Finally other visitors pressed for his attention and the
Kenuckans withdrew and started for home. They got
~ far Cincinnati before it occurred to Bell that they
had not secured single expression from Lincoln con-
cerning the object Of their visit.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-18


THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1885 contains among
other things three groupings OF facts OF great inter-
est and value to every intelligent American citizen
The tables showing the foreign trade of the United
States during 1882. 1888 and 1884 give not only
tho ratios of the leading articles exported and I'M
ported but the proportion OF them shipped In
American vessels and also the proportions entered
for immediate consumption, for warehouse and for
interior ports. The tables exhibit the amounts
| of imports and exports to and from every nation
with which trade Is carried on, aud furnish the
aggregate amounts Of the imports of foreign mer
chaudse and of the exports of domestic and foreign
merchandise during the fiscal years ending in 1888
and 1854 In close connection with these TIVE
groupings of statistics Is given u table showing the
relations of the movements of specie to the general
trade of the country during the same period. The
compactness of these tables adds to tho inherent
value of the information which they contain
And vet another Ice bridge at Niagara 1t makes
no sort of difference how mild the winter is this
phenomenon Of nature is sure to occur. III there
were not chill enough to nip pansy, nor to make
mud-puddlo CLASSY, should still receive from the
people who run Niagara Falls their annual story of
the wonders of the ice bridge.
An American correspondent Of THE TRIBUNE con-
firms the rumor that corruption fund OF $4,000
has been raised by subscription IN Havana. for the
purpose of pushing the Spanish treaty through the
senate at Washington. Ridiculous as this story
appears, we have good reason to believe that the
money has been contributed and that $4,000 has
been reserved for tho purchase of New-York news
papers which oppose the treaty The remainder
500 600. Is to be allotted to Senators whose votes
may be in the market. Indeed. one journal in lla-
yana has announced that the sugar reiiners have
already bought up the United States Senate. Such
stories are readily believed there because officials
and tde-waiters of the Spanish service are invara
bly venal and have their price-usualiy very low
one. American Senators and journalists VIII be
pratiied TO learn the figures at which their charac
ters are quoted in the Cuban exchanges
New-York tribune., 1885-01-18

While four of the great continental Powers
are now practically combined against England,
n daily becomes more apparent that Italy and
Great Britain are on the friendliest terms The
furl significance of this alliance is perceived
when it is remembered that England ana Italy
possess the two strongest navles on the gloDe.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-18

The most serious mistake which discontented
members of the working class have made re-
Gently occurred Friday night at South Norwalk,
Conn. The strikers there tried to blow up one
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

In tho early part of the war there
were great many men who wore
ready to volunteer advice to tho Presi-
dent as to the conduct of the war, and
also their services. provided they could
be placed in positions of authority or
profit. In 1862. after the Indian out
break in Minnesota and Dakota, an
Indian agent canio on to Washington
to volunteer his services TO put IL
down. He called on John Cov0do, Of
Pennsylvania. and Senator Wade, Of
Ohio. aud the writer Of this. and dis
closed his plan. IL was for tho Presi-
dent to authorize this agent to raise q
brigade of cavalry, to be composed Of
frontiersmcn. to be commanded by
this agent as Brigadier-G General.
The Indian campaigner wanted o
separate and independent command, OF
which he was to have supreme control.
mol only conducting operations In tho
field, but also In tho purchase OF horses
and supplies for tho brigade. ! re-
luciantiy consented 10 20 with tho
parties :boye named to MIR. Lincoln,
and there heard tho proposition sub
millcd TO him. This wonld-be Briga-
dier said that with such command as
hc proposed he could put down the
outbreak and restore quiet on the
frontier in six weeks; that ho could
save the lives of hundreds of settlers
in tho West. and the Government mill
lions of dollars. Such men as he pro-
posed TO enlist In this service were
alono competent TO perform this inn
portant duty. And that his own ac-
quaintanco with Indian character and
habits would enable him to do moro
prompt aud successful work In this
particular field than any one that could
bc sont there. Mr. Lincoln listened
patiently up to this time. but he could
stand it no longer. Sir" said he,
''sinco tho war began have received
great deal of advice from all classes
OF men, and in the army great prom
ises have been made. and my exper-
ience and observation has been that
those who promise tho most do the
least. This ended the interview.
Mr.. Lincoln was keen and accurate
judge of character, and could detect
fraud and imposturo as readily as any
man | ever knew. He saw through
this fellow at once, and that his object
wa5 to make money out of this scheme.
1t was fortunate for The country that
such man was at the head in such
crisis as was upon the country under
his administration.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
What is In the Brain.

After all, what is the brain but q
scrap book? II, when We are asleep,
some one could peep 10 there, what
would be read Lines from favorite
poets, stray bits of tunes and sDatcbes
from songs, melodies from operas,
sentences from books, strange. mean
less dates, recollections Of childhood,
vague and gradually growing faint,
moments OF perfect happiness. hours
Of despair and misery. The first kiss
of childhood lovers. the parting Of
bosom friends. the words Of praise or
words Of blame of q fond mother, pie
lures of men and women, hopes aud
dreams, that came to nothing, unre-
Quilted kindness, gratitude for favors.
quarrels and reconciliations, old jokes,
aud though them all the thread Of
one deep and enduring passion for
some one man or woman that may
have been a misery or delight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
An old Bean.

Says Saratoga correspondent: One
Of the great characters at Saratoga Is
an old beau by the name of Andrews.
de has been coming to Saratoga for
tho last forty years. He seems TO DO
known to but few. He rarely speaks
to any one and is still more rarely
spoken to. He is man who Is very
square in figure and who Ii quito
round-shouldered He has q long.
hatchet face, cold, fishy blue eyes,
sunken check-bones, q long. thin,
dropping nose, and . large, carved
mouth. His face is smooth-shaven,
with the exception Of its sides. where
is pendent pair of very long, thin,
straight whiskers. These are red next
his face; through the centre they are
black; while upon the ends the color
changes to that Of light purple. His
hair Is very thin. II Is parted with
great caretulness behind his head and
Is combed up over his ears, In front Il
which hang two straight wisps ofWhat
was once very red hair, but which III
now sandy gray. Upon bis head Is
slouches black Alpine hat He
clothes are made several sizes too
large for him so as 70 conceal the ex-
tremc thinness of bis figure. Hiscoaf
and waistcoat are dark bluc and 0f 81
old-fashioned cut His trousers arc
gray plaid. He is very neat .n lis
linen and always carries Id his LEFT
hand q pair of kid-gloves. ] saw "A
old New Yorker recently who knew
him. He said that he was in his time
one of the greatest beaus ever known
in New York. He was the son 81 one
Of the leading carpet importers u that
day, the Sloane of that time. lis wsa.
the companion Of The Haggerlys ahd
Costas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
Knew VIVA. He Was Talking About.

Knew What He Was Talking About.
Chicago Herald.
Willie Spiceman, twelve e-year-old
tough, was before Police Justice
White yesterday on charge of lar
ceny.
"Change of venue," said Willie.
The oath was administered aud
Willie passed back.
He don't know what change of
venue means, your Honor said OIL
Ger Crogan. "One of the buns in the
pen put him up to it." Ha
Bring him back, said the Court.
So Willie was again led up.
''Do you know what you want whsn
you demand change of venue r"
asked the Court
"Betcher life," said Willie.
"What is it 20
II want tc be tried by better
Judge that's what ~
And Willie went off triumphant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

Chicago News.
Edwin Booth Is chock fulI ol anus
ing and interesting "reminiscences of
Edwin Forrest. One time Booth went
to call on Forrest and be fouud The
old gentleman brooding over y eriev-
ance be had against Edwin Adams.
Now Forrest was quick to appreciate
wit and humor when they did not
tread upon bis own corns, but be saw
no fun in joke that somebody else
played on him.
81 can't understand il ALL" said
Forrest. Il have loved Adams like
son. yet be tells these baseless,
senseless lies about me.n
Indeed, Mr.. Forrest" !" said Booth,
"you must be mistaken"
No." replied Forrest, '.the very
heavens echo with the libels and
ISLANDERS he is continually uttering. /
will give you a sample. He says L
went down to Long Branch last sum-
mer and became deeply enamored Of
beautiful young lady of twonty two;
that walking upon the beach one day
/ proposed marriage to her"
"Oh, phsawl Preposterous !" in
terrnpted Booth.
"But be says So" continued For
rest, ian he says that | said to the
young lady: miss, this is great
honor. The greatest actor and the
most gigantic intellect of the age
offers you his hand and heart. Then
says Adams, the young lady. blush
ing and looking down at the sands, said
that she fully appreciated the honor,
but before replying she would have
to consult her mother. At this, ac-
cording to Adams, | drew myself up
to my full height and exclaimed !:
Your mother, child; your mother I
Your mother can go to|ln
Having told this story in the most
vigorous and dramatic manner, old
Forrest drew back. and regarded
Booth with an expression that SEEM
ed to ask, There, nowi What do
you think of thot?n Then. after
waiting proper time for Booth to
comprehend the fullness of Adams
offense, Forrest said, in bis most i'm
pressive manner: Booth, / assure
you most solemnly never said any
thing of the kind"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
Hungry Ancestors.

Ia an Italian garrison there was a
private soldier by the name OF Ugo-
lini. One of the officers took the
soldier aside Que day and asked him I:
"Are you q descendant Of the fa-
nous Count UgoIini, about whom
Dante wrote ~
NO" replied the soldier, call my
ancestors were poor people"
II refer to Count Ugolino who
was starved to death with bis sous
10 the tower at Pisa
eff be didn't get enough to eat
very likely be was an ancestor of
mine after al, ]" replied the honest
soldier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

Several days ago q dealer in oye-
ters IN this city received . call from
N individual who snnounced thai he
bad been appointed = delegate 70
come in from village about fifteen
miles away and see about getting
oysters Tor = church festival.
How many cans would you wantf'
asked the dealer.
Well, you may give me figures on
twenty cans
The lowest price was given him
and he took bis leave, but in about
fifteen minutes be came back and
said:
I've been thinking It all over. We
shall have at least 200 people to feed,
and you'd better give me figures on
forty cans
A price was made, and after doing
some 6guring on bis own recount, be
observed
Come to figure upon the crowd I
think we can count on ut least 400
Nobody out our way has had any
oysters yet. and everybody will ex-
pect to fill right up to the brim. Let's
figure on sixty cans
A price was made on this number
ann be started for home, promising
to send in an order within three or
four days, The order was received
yesterday tread
1 never had nothing to do with a
church festival before, and so, Of
course, | was liable to make a mis-
take.
Inclosed ind money to pay for two
cans, which are to be sent by the
stage driver. Que OF the cans is for
me, and the other for the festival
No more at present--good bye"--
Detroit Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
He cave NotIce Of HIS In,enlIon.

Smith-Brown, the auctioneer, has
suddenly disappeared.
Jones-That so I
S.-Yes. Went of three days ago
and hasn't been back since. Didn't
say word to anybody about going
away.
J.-Oh, yes, he did. ] heard him
myself say that he was going.
S.-You did When I
J.-Four or five days ago was
at an auction where he was selling
goods and / heard him tell every
body that he was just going
going"
But Smith was gone.-Boston Cou-
rier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

First Dude-I cawnt 60 with you
to the opera tonight, Chawley. I'm
deuced tired.
Second Dude-Been working, AL
gernon
"Naw. Talking exercise. We need
it, don't yer know / weally can't
stir out tonight, ole boy |"
what yer been doin' Z"
Blowing soap bubbles. I'm dread
fnl tired, pom honor / am. Couldn't
possibly overtax myself again tonight.
Chawley Call
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
Something Wrong About Him.

Texas Siftings.
The editor in chief Of Texas paper
remarked TO the business manager:
"That new reporter seems TO be an
industrious sort of man. He is q
rustler, sure enough"
"Yes, but there is something weird
and strange about him. There is Q
mystery about that young man which
/ cannot fathom."
"What do you mean Z"
He is the first reporter / have
even seen who did not ask to have
some of bis salary advanced to him
before it was due. There 10 some
thing crooked about that young man. !"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

"GentlemeD,D said an auctioneer.
with trne patbos. ''if my father and
mother stood where you stand, and
did not buy this stew -pan-lbis ele-
CANT stew-pan. going At one dollar
/ should feel il my bounden duty, as
son, to tell both OF them they were
false to their country and false to
themselves" !"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

An exchange observes that widows
are always favorites with men. There
are some big chunks OF truth in this.
A man may abuse his wife every day
Of her life. but as soon as she becomes
. widow be never even looks cross at
her again.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

A Washington belle has created
something Of sensation 10 social
circles BY marrying ; policeman. a
policeman may make quite - good .
husband IS Congressman but bis
wife won't be able to fnd him when
she wants him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

"John, what is the best thing to
feed parrot on r. asked q elderly
lady Of her bachelor brother, who
hated parrots. Arsenic ~ grufly
answered John.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17
Without Regard to Cost!

Ladies Dress Goods from 5 to
25c. per yard.
Plain and Brocade Velveteens
and Colored Laces for Dress
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, Calicoes, Cot
ton and Flannels, at reduced
prices.
Gents, Ladies and Chilren's
Underwear, Hosiery, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, Linen Col
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, Scarfs and
Bows, at very low prices.
Black and colored Jerseys,
Jersey Capes, Gents and Boys
Knit Jackets and White Shirts
very cheap.
Calico shirts for 39c worth Toe.
Boys white shirts for Al cents
worth 60c.
Splendid line of ladies Coats
and ulsters will be
CLOSED OUT AT COST.
All other goods in stock at
prices TO SaIit the times.
j. FRANK KRAMER,
nov4-tf Francis Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

FOR RENT.-A desirable three-story
BRICK HOUSE, on Duke of Gloucester
street, nearly opposie the Republican of
fee. Apply to JAS. III. HODGES,
oct6-2w Attorney at law. West st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

PLAIN SEWING.-Mrs.S Susan Harri-
son, widow lady, residing on Main
street, near Green, solicits plain sewing
Of any kind, as well as dress-making.-
Terms moderate. sept. .10-2w.@
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

TOMBSTONES AND MONUMENTS
OF every varity and price can be had at
BALTIC. prices at corner Prince George and
Streets. oct5-tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

Gentlemen Of Leisure Tramps.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

WANTED.--5OO OYsTERMEN to call at
F. E. Stevens, on Prince, George street
and get their OYSTER RAKEs. The best In
the market aug21@
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

FOR SALE.-On reasonable terms, a
comfortable, convenient and desirable
residence. containing eleven rooms and
bathroom, centrally located. For par
ticulars apply at the Capital Office. 24tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

BOARDlNG.-One or two gentlemen
can be accommodated with Board at
Mrs. Margaret Wright's, Green street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

KEEP YOUR MONEY AT HOME-and
patronize home industry. Buy your
Tombstones and Monuments of w. b.
FENToN. All work guaranteed first-class
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

FOR SALE or RENT.-A handsome
Squire (Knabe) PIANO, good as new. -
Apply at No. IL West street, or Engr.
Barton's, Hanover street. octS-lm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

Special Notice.

We sciH insert in this column advertise
ments Of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost.
found, de-, not excesding four lines. One
Week, or less, for % Gents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

WANTED.-To purchase q second
hand organ, plain case preferred. Must
be cheap. Address, 81. D." Capital
Office, with particulars and price. OPS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-17

LOST.-From DR.. A. Claude's resi-
dence, on State Circle, Wednesday night
Nov. 18th, a half grown MALTESE
CAT. Reward it returned. nov12iw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-28
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AMONG THE CHURCHES,
Several Denominations Holding Thei
Annual Councils.

Several Denominations Holding Theil
Annual Councils.
CINCINNATI, May 2S.-At the meeting of
the Presbyterian general assembly Wednes
day morning the application for admission
to the Presbyterian church by the Reformed
Presbytery ofs Philadelphia was referred t,
q special committee, which reported il
favor of granting the application, and the
assembly, by rising and unanimous vote,
adopted the report
The committee on foreign missions
through Dr. Bartlett of Washington, pre-
sented their.rePort The receipts for the veal
were $500, 9S3. and the expenditures inclui.
ing debt of $4,000, were 1851 6S5. leaving
debt of ST. Isl. Since the treasurers report
was made 81, 900 have been raised The cost Of
the administration of the board, including
printing the reports, The Home and Foreign
Record, and the Foreign Missionary, is a
fraction over per cent of the receipts
DIR. Mitchell, the new secretary of the
board, spoke of its great work, and of the
necessity of increased efforts to carry il
forward.
Professor brakes resolutions ldeclaring
Roman Catholic baptism invalid wa,
warmly discussed Tuesday afternoon and
finally laid on the table by a decisive
majority.
BALTIMORE, May 2S.-The 1921 annual
convention of the Protestant Episcopa
church of the diocese of Maryland met al
St Peters church Wednesday morning.
The meetings will be presided over by
Bishop Paret Very little business is likely
to be transacted outside of the usual routine.
The subject of change in the constitution
relating to the mode of electing a bishop
will be discussed
PEORIA, Ills, May 2S The ninth general
council of the Reformed Episcopal churca
Of the United States opened here Wednes-
lay morning with large attendance.
Topeka, Kan, May % The twenty-sev-
snth general assembl OF thu United P resby-
terrain church opened Wednesday morning
and will continue in session ten days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-28
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS

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every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
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SEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-28

GUNsNITHs.
Wolff, Chas, III Seventeenth street
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
II ARpwARE'
Stewart Il Montgomery, 800 second avenue
| MERCHANT TAIL0RS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second avelue.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
poste Postoffice Best advertising medium in the
city.
/ The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. fine Job department in connec
ton with the establishment.
d ESTAURANTs AND CONFECTONERS.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
SALooNS'
Westphal, John. 1872 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-28
A Cura of Pnanmnnia

Mr.. d. Il. Barnaby, of Owego, N. Y,
says that his daughter was taken with a
violent cold which terminated with
Pneumonia, and all the best physicians
gave the case up and said she could live
but few hours at most. She was in this
condition when friend recommended
Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs,
and advised her to try it. She accepted
it as a last resort, and was surprised TO
find that it produced marked change for
the better, and by perseveriug in its use a
cure was affected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-28
EDuCArEp AND EXPERIENCED.

Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared by G
l. Hood & Co., Apothecaries, Lowell
Mass, who have thorough knowledge
of pharmacy. and many years practica
experience in the business. 1t is prepared
with the greatest skill and care, under thu
direction of the men who originated it
Hence Hoods Sarsaparilla may be de-
pended upon as thoroughly pure, hon
est. and reliable medicine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-28
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| will send recipe that will cure you,
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was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D,
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