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The National tribune., 1885-01-15
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DEAR SIR: Mrs. Grant wishes me, in answer to
your letter of this evening, to say that while she
appreciates great generosity in transferring to
her the mortgage given TO secure my debt of $780,,
GOO, she cannot accept it in whole She accepts
with pleasure the trust which applies to articles
enumerated in your letter to go to the Government
of the United States at my death, sooner at her
option. In this matter you have anticipated the
disposition which had contemplated making of
the articles. They will be delivered to the Govern
ment soon arrangements can be made for
their reception. Papers relating to all other prop
erty will be returned, with the request that you
have ii sold and the proceeds applied to the liqui-
dation of the debt which SO justly you. You
have stated in your letter with the minutest
racy the history of the transaction which brought
me in your debt. have only to add that l regard
your giving me your, check for the amount without
inquiry act of marked and unusual friendship.
The loan was TO me personally. got the money,
as / believed, to carry the Marine National Bank
over day, being assured that the bank solv-
ent, but owing to unusual calls needed assistance
until it could call in its loans. was assured by
Ferdinand Ward that the firm of Grant & Ward
had $500 to their credit that time in the
Marine Bank, besides si.300,0G0 of unpledged
securities in their own vaults
l cannot conclude without assuring you that
Mrs. Grants inability to avail herself of your great
kindness in way lessons either her sense of
obligation my own
Yours, truly, U. s. GRANT.
w III. VANDERBILT ESQ.
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

Good employment, both sexes. Hale Mfg
Co, Detroit, Mich. See advertisement, Oct. 16
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

Three or four hours every night coughing.
Get immediate relief and sound rest by using
Wells Rough on Coughs" Troches, 15c.;
Liquid, 25c.
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

Mitchell & Lewis Co., Racine, Wis. are tn,
Oldest and best wagon manufacturers in the
world. Send for their illustrated catalogue.
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

II you want to loan your money on first class
property at per cent. write S. II. Baker Min
neapolis, MINI.
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NEW YORK CITY, Jan. IL, 1855.
DEAR SIR: Your letter of this date is received.
Mrs. Grant and regret that You canno. accept our
proposition to retain the property, which was mort
gagged in good faith TO secure debt of honor; but
your generous determination compels 10
longer resist. Yours truly, u. 5. GRANT.
W III VASDFRRuT
The National tribune., 1885-01-15
Gen. Grants Letter to Cyrus W. Field Refusing The
Subscription Being Raised FOR Him.

Gen. u. S. Grant, for whom a strong effort
has been made by Cyrus w. Field and others
to raise a sum of money sufficient to relieve
him from the Vanderbilt mortgage, has ad-
dressed TO Mr.. Field the following letter:
NEW York, Jan. z.
my DEAR SIR: Through the press and otherwise
i learn that you, with few other friends of mine,
are engaged in raising a subscription for my bene-
at. / appreciate both the motive and The friend
ship which have dictated this course your part
but, on mature reflection, regard IL due to my
self and my family to decline this profered gener
osity. / regret that did not make this known
earlier.
Very truly, yours, q. 8. GRANT.
CYRUS W. FIELD Esq.
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Mr.. Beecher said that he was well satisfied
with the result The decrease, he said, was
only what was to be expected from the hard
times.
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

Singing, irritation all Kidney and Urinary
complaints cured by Buohu-p aiba." 81.
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

Order GA. r.. Memorial Record Book of Col,
z. F, Hill, author Of G.A.R Tactics, Kalamazoo.
Mich
The National tribune., 1885-01-15

A Cough, Cold, or Sore Throat should not
be neglected. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHKs are
a simple remedy, and give prompt relief Is cts. a
hoY
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MISCELLANEOUS.

The annual meeting Of the Veterans of the
War of 1872 was held in Philadelphia on the
6th inst. Col Zalmon Ludington, who is over
81 years old, delivered a stirring speech.--It
is said that Gov. Coburn, OF Maine, has left by
his will 100000 in public requests in that
State.-Cnstom-ho officers in Philadelphia
on the 9th inst. seized several thousand dollars
worth Of brandies, wines, liquors, cork and tile,
found in lot Of old coal-oil barrels on board
the Italian bark Ottilla, and which had been
smuggled into p9rt-The German population
Of Stapleton, l.. l., ere excited over the mar
riage on Sunday of last week of a white coach
man named Bowald, % years old, to colored
girl named Clara Bradley, aged Ii. Rev. A.
Kuehne, who married them says the ceremony
was performed in badly-lighted room, and he
did not know the bride was colored.-Diph-
liberia in very malignant form prevails to an
alarming extent in Bedford Co, Va. death in
many instances following the attack in Is
hours. The mortality among children is great,
rs many as FIVE dying in a single family
Thirteen well-markcd cases of typhus fever
have been discovered in New York tenement
house.-Dnring the past year between 200
and 800 immigrants were brought to Delawae
by the State immigration Commissioner. The
expenditures amounted to s., 074.-Consider
able furry was caused in society circles at
The National tribune., 1885-01-15
INDUSTRIAL.
POLITICAL.

senator Vest has been nominated for re-clec-
ton 70 the U. s Senate by Democratic causus
At Jefferson City. No.-Scnator Walker, of
Arkansas, has declined 20 lee a candidate for re-
election TO the y. S. Senate.-Hon. John F.
Jones has been nominated by the Republican
eaucus of the Nevada Legislature to succeed
himself IS U. S. -President-elect
Cleveland resigned tie Office of Governor of
che State Of New York on the 9th inst.
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~ mos 10c. CLINTON & CO., North Haven, Conn.
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JU Samples and terms Sc Crown Pig Co., NOrthford CT
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
NO " REB" FOR HIM.
A WISCONSIN MAN WHO WOULD NOT
CONSENT
That His Daughter Should Marry an Ex
Confederate-Bu Love Rules the
Court" Etc, and the Wedding
Bells Rang, All the Same.

Fort WORTH, Tex, Aug. 1.-The mid
night west-bound train, Wednesday night,
on the Texas Pacific road, brought hand
some looking lady Of about 20 years, A
she alighted at the Union depotshe stood on
the platform under the glaring gas jet
closely scanning the few passers-by al
that hour. Suddenly a gentleman passed
with a white handkerchief tied on his
arm above the elbow At sight of him the
lady ram GRABBED the gentleman and they
Immediately repaired to the ladies' waiting
room in the Union depot and were married
by Rev, Thomas Ash. The bridegroom al
this strange wedding was DR.. H. C.. Lane
well known throughout Texas as a heavy
cattle-dsaler and ranchman The bride
was Miss Alice Towusley, of Port Wash
ington, Wis, daughter OF one of the most
substantial citizens of that place, About
five years ago Miss Townsley visited friend
in San Antonio, and there met DR.. Lane
whose first wife was then living. They be
came warm friends, and some two year.
afterward, when Or. Lane became a
widower, be renewed by letter his pleasant
acquaintance with the lady, and, address
ing her father on the subject, received
q blunt note that pater familias had
always been loyal to the union,
and would never consent that daughter o.
his should wed rebel soldier At this re.
buff DR.. Lane took to the prairies and gave
all his attention TO stock raising, adding
considerably to his fortune. Recently he
rsopened the correspondence with his lady.
love- and urged her to fee from her unre,
lenting father The midnight marriage is
the sequel They Immediately left for the
doctor'f ranch in the womanless land of COW
boys and rattlesnakes,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

And he pointed with his riding-whip TO
printed "Notcel' fixed close to the gate upon
the stem of large fir tree.
II beg your pardon, - said the young man,
with the utmost sang ,froid. 1--WE are,
imagine, on the queens highway, and there,
with your permission, we purpose to remain
for the night"
Struck by the superior manner of the
Epeaker, the newcomer looked at him in some
surprise, but with no abatement of his
naughty manner He then glanced at Tim,
who was busy with the kettle, from Tim to
the gray mare, and from the gray mare to
the house on wheels The scowl on his dark
face deepened, and he turned his fierce eyes
again on the young man.
''Let me warn you that these grounds are
private l suffer no wandering vagabonds to
pass that gate
MAY l ask your namer' said the young
man, in the same cool tone and with the same
| quiet smile.
What is my name to your
"Well, not much, only should like to know
| the title of so very amiable person"
The other condescended to no reply, but
walked his horse toward the gate.
Here, felow!' he cried, addressing Tim.
"Open this gate for mel"
Don't STRIP said his master. LET our
amiable friend open the gate for himself
Withan angry exclamation the rider leaped
from his saddle, and, still holding the horses
reins, threw the gate wide open. Then, still
leading his horse, he strobe over toward the
young man, who, looking up, saw that he was
ne rly six feet high, and very powerfully
built
| my name is Monk, of Monkshurst," he
said. I've good mind to teach you to re-
member it"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

Don't be afraid" was the reply. Monk,
of MonkshuISt' shall be certain not to for
get it, Mr.. Monk, Of Monkshurstl Tim, is
the water boilingm
For moment Mr.. Monk, as he called him
self, seemed ready to draw his riding whip
across the young mans face, but, conquering
himself, he surveyed him from head to foot
with savage anger. Nothing daunted, the
Young man returned his stare with something
very Like supreme contempt. At last, mutter-
ing beneath his breath, Mr.. Monk turned
away, and, leading his horse into the avenue,
closed the gate and remcunted; but even then
be did not Immediately depart, but remained
for some minutes, seated in the saddle, scowl-
ing over at the encampment
Thus occupied, his face and figure set in
the gloomy framework Of the trees, he looked
even more forbidding than before. His face,
though naturally handsome, was dark with
tempestuous passions, his eyes deep-set and
fierce, his clean-shaven jaw square and de
ter1nined. For tie rest, his black hair, viii b
was thickly mixed with iron gray, fell almost
to his shoulders, and his upper lip was COW
cred with an iron gray nustacEe.
At last. as if satisfied with LIS scrutiny. Mr.
Monk turned his horse round with fierce
jerk of the rein, and rode raUldly away in
the shadow CT the wood.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

The Copernlcan system has, ID past
ages as in the present, furnished food for
philosophers and scientists. The mag>
nitude and wonders of the universe reveal
themselves in new and appalling grandeur
just as the wonders performed by Mish-
ler's Herb Bitters has set the whole med
zeal VIII agog 1t is swift, safe and
sure. ". c. HUI tingdon, of Abilence,
Kan. and a confirmed sufferer from kids
ney trouble, secured instant relief from
an affection Of this character, A few
more bottles taken according to directions
wrought a permanent cure o. his distress.
ing malady.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Under Order from Gen. Sheridan.

CINCINNATI, Aug. Wednesday even
ing on board the afternoon train from Co
lumbus was Private William Wilson, Of
Company D, United States Infantry, sta
toned at the Columbus barracks for instruc
ton Orders from the general commanding
the regular army may sometimes be deemed
peculiar by his inferior officers; and in this
particular instance the order is neither mort
nor less than that Wilson shall marry 9
young lady of this city, with whom rumol
says he had been undbly intimate prior tt
his last enlistment.
The bride to be, as comprehended in Gen
Sheridan's order is the daughter of well
TODD people here, and her name is with bella
until as Mrs. Wilson she can defy runol
and look the world in the face 1t seem
that the young people had gotten very init,
mate and the girls parents complained t,
Gen. "Phil," who issued the novel order
above mentioned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

my feet and gees leisurely away. | remen-
Der an old amusement of mine in the west of
Ireland, end track Puss by her footprints
now clearly ard beautifully printed in the
soft sand of the hollows, now more family
marked on the harder sides of the ridges.
The sun blazes down, the refraction of the
heat from the sand is overpowering, the air
is quivering, sparkling and pulsating, as if
full of innumerable sand crystals. A horri-
bic croak from overhead stertles me, and
looking up see an enormous raven wheeling
along in circles and searching the ground for
mice Or other prey.
Locking at my watch, / find that have
been toiling in this sandy wilderness forquite
two hours. Time to get back and dine.
Climb the nearest hillocl, ard look round to
discover where an. Can see nothing but
the sandy pillows on every side, and am
entirely at loss which way to 60. At last,
| after half en- hours bind wandering, STUN
| bic, by accident, en- the read by the lake side,
| and see the caravan in the distance
'4P. M-Dinrer. Boiled potatoes, boiled
eggs, fried bacon. Tins cooking is prim-
| live, but | could devour anything-even
| William Jones' fossil bread. asked if any
human being has visited the camp. Sierra
one,' Tim says, looking rather disappointed.
Ee has got to feel himself public character,
| and misses the homage OF the vulgar.
paint again till 6P. NJ.
"a beautiful sunset. The sandhills grow
rosy in the light, the lake deepens from Grim
son to purple, the moon comes out Ike silver
sickle over the sandy sea. A thought seizes
me as the shadows increase Now is the time
| to entice the pink trout from their depths in
the lake. get out my fishing rod and line,
and, stretching two or three flies which seem
suitable, prepare for action. Ny rod is only
small, single-handed one, and it is difficult
to cast beyond the sedges, but the fish are ris-
! ing thickly out in the tranquil pools, and, de
| termined not to be beaten, wade in to the
knees. Half dozen trout, each about the
size Of small herring, reward my enterprise.
| When have captured them, the moon is high
up above the sand hills, and it is quite dark.
| "Such is the chronicle Of the past day. By
the light of my lamp inside the caravan
| have written it down. IL has been all very
| tranquil and uneventful, but very delightful,
| and day to be marked with white stone,
in one respect-that from dawn to sunset
| have not set eyes on human being except
my servant
''Stop, thought I am wrong. Just as
was returning from my piscatorial excursion
to the lake, saw, passing along the road in
the direction of the sea, certain solitary
horseman, who accosted me not too civilly
on the road side the night before last. He
scowled at me in passing, and, of course, rec
| ognized me by the aid of the caravan. His
name is Monk, Of Monkshurst, and he seems
to be pretty well monarch of all he surveys.
| have an impression that Mr. Monk, Of
Monkshurst. and myself are destined to be
bettcr, or worse, acquainted"
ITO he continued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

BUFFALO, Il y, Auy., 1.-The officers 0.
the Manufacturers and Traders bank have
published statement to the effect that al
examination Of the books shows tina!
Henry COnovsr, cashier who died recently
after q few hours ILLNESS, had
distracted $74, 900 of the banks funds dur.
ing the past years, which is probably lost
entirely to the bank. The officers tsal
justified in saying, however, that the bank
is perfectly sound, its capital unimpairsd
and good surplus on hand.
Conovsr died from what the physicians
described as congestion of the brain, but
with attending symptoms that suggested
morphine poisoning. The physicians still
deny the suicide theory Conover had
lived pretty fast in the last few years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

New YORK, Aug. l. -Tammany hall
practically took a new departure Thursday
evening. By formal resolution
taken by the committee of twenty.
four, composed of the assembly dis
trict leaders, it was resolved &c
throw open the doors to all Democrats who
would be willing to act in good faita witt
the organization. Charles E. Loew, the
present comptroller was recommended 10y
the committee as q sachem. This prac-
tically makes Mr.. Loew member of thu
organization and one of the chief coun-
nilorc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Don't Apply for These Con sulsbip's

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 1.-The pre- i
dent ha- decided to retain the following
United States consuls on account Of the
excellent record: j. H. Stewart at Ant
werp Belgium; H. j. Sprague lwao has
been at his post since 1S4s, at g braltar.
r. S. Chiffon, at Go1srich, Canada; Osca1
Malmras, at Leith, England; r. j. Stephen
formerly clerk of the house appropriation
commttee), at Victoria, B. c.; Philip Car.
roll, at Palemo, Italy; Z. o. Williams tom
sui general, at Havana, and C. C. Ford
commercial agent, at Sagua La Grande
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
ITO be continaed.)
THE TERRIBLE DRAIN

Which scrofuia has upon the system must
be arrested, and the blood must be puri-
fed, or serious consequences will ensue
For purifying and vitalizlng effects,
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been found super
Tor to any other preparation. 1t expels
every trace Of impurity from the blood,
and bestows new life and vigor upon
every function of the body, enabling it tc
entirely overcome disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, Ind, had a
very narrow escape from death. This is
bis own story One year ago | was in
the last stages of consumption Our best
physicians gave ny case mp. | finally got
so low that our doctor said | could not
live twenty four hours. NY friend then
purchased bottle of DR.. VIM. Halls Bal
sam for the lungs, which benefited me.
continued until | am now in perfect
health, having used no other medicine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Terrible Tragedy at Bombay.

BOMBAY, Aug. IA Pathan soldier, Fri
day, was reported for misconduct. In re-
venge he shot and killed two sergean Is
belonging to native regiment. He then
barricaded himself within his quarters and
shot his wife dead. After keeping up for a
time an effective fire against those who at.
tempted to assan his retreat, he lay down
beside his wife's corpse, and with his last
bullet ended his own life The whols series
of tragedies took place within an hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
win Give the Privates a Chance.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. l.-Gen. BLACK
thinks the colonies and generals have been
pretty well taken care Of by grateful
country, and ne proposes to look after the
privates. A great many young fellow did
as good service in the ranks as any Off 'ei
rendered, but were too young to get com.
missioned and Gen. Black wants to recog.
nize this class. Two cases of this new de-
parture are those Of Truman B, Allen, ep-
pointed pension agent at San Francisco, ana
Algerian Aston, of Pennsylvania, chief OF
division pension office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Harvestinp wheat IN DaI<ota.

ABERDEEN, D. T., Aug 1--Harvesting
Of wheat has begun in earnest, and every
thing looks hopeful for the largest yield this
valley has ever had. There is NO truth in
reports Of blight, rust, etc. in this BROWN
county or in Walworth or Edmunds coun-
ties. The yield in some places in this county
will run as high as forty bushels per acre,
but the general average will be about
twenty-eight bushels
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
Opposed to Strong Drink,

"Parker's Tonic is delicious to the pals
ate; it invigorates, but docs not promote
love for strong drink; it cures coughs
and colds; it purifies the blood, thus cur
irg kidney, liver and lung troubles and
rheumatism. 1t should be kept in eveS
home" G. H. Sherman, photographs,
Elgin, III. Place it in yours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

A nation of housekeepers tell US that
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the
sweetest. purest most efficient, and most
wholesome on the American market
With baking powders as with drinking
and cooking water, housekeepers go by
experience. The place to prove DR.
Prices Baking Powder is by true test
the test of the oven.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

What makes tie breath SO fragrant, pure
What makes the rosy gums enduref
What makes The teeth so pearly wbites
What makes the mouth dear delight,
lis sOZODoET, shat precious boon
Wh5ch none can use to late, too soon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

BERLIN Aug 1.-The Berlinsr Musk
Nsitung announces the engagement of Miss
Nevada to Charles Halle Mrs Mackey has
placed her house in Paris at the disposal of
MSS Nevada for the marriage, and will pro-
vide the wedding breakfast
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
It's Never Too Late

to cleanse the teeth, and render the breath
oderlferous with Fragrant SOZOOONT,
but il is best to use this wonderful veget-
able Elixir before the teeth begin to fail,
and the breath TO lose its freshness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

The Philadelphia court records show
that during the past ten years the ratio of
divorces TO marriages have been about
one in thirty three.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

New named postof1ices are Ethel, Sarah,
Edith Eve, May, and Violet There are
also Wayback, Wildcat, Snorterville, and
Onion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01
A Swelling Death Roll IN sna,n

MADRID, Aug. LIN the cholera in.
fected districts there were 2,616 new cases
and 1,0S9 deaths Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

"Spalding's" celebrated glue, useful
and true.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

One of the bellies at White Sulphur
springs decorates her pony with red and
white roses
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

The suppression of the rebellion in the
northwest has cost the Canadian govern
mept $2000,000, besides a number Of
valuable lives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-01

Montana, outside its Indian reserva,
tons, hiss 60,000,00O acres of grazing
land.