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mention Andersonville), append
certain papers Cor your considera-
tion, and call your attention, in con-
clusion, to the fact that the Union
soldier has suffered no harm at DIR.
Dabney's hands in his year or more
OF service, as the doubling record of
the Pension Bureau shows. | have
the honor to be, very respectfully
yours, JNo. c. BLACK, Commissioner.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. II, 1856.
HoN. JOHN c. BLACK, Commission
or of Pensions-Dedr Sir: Inasmuch
as the press of this country have
made many false statements about
me, l deem it my duty to You to
state, upon honor, that l was born
on a cotton plantation in Kinds
County, Mississippi, May l6, 1850;
that / never was enlisted in any
army; that l never was at Ander-
sonville in my life; that l never
served as guard any where; that l
never fired gun at any person in
my life; that, so far as l knew, no
political influence was brought to
bear to procure my present appoint
ment; that Republican Civil Ser
vice Commission testified to my fit
ness; that General Street (Republi-
can), Commander of Post of G.
A. r. in New Orleans, recommended
me. by letter, to you as being suit
able man for the position of United
States Examining Surgeon; that. so
far as know, no one in your de-
partment knew my political faith
when / was appointed in this office.
/ have the -hnnna,-ta-snhscri my.
self, very respectfully,
Il. s. DABNEY,
Medical Examiner.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 5, 1886.
HoN. JOHN C. BLACK, Commits
sioner of Pensions-.Sir: In reply
to your communication of the 4th
inst. relating to DR.. I. S. Dabney, l
have the honor to state that since
his probationary appointment he
has been constant and faithful in
his official duties. He is employed
in the section having in charge lin
juries and diseases of the nervous
system" in which am of the opin-
ion bis work has shown by amount
as well as quality his fitness for the
position. ] therefore heartily re-
commend his reappointment. Very
respectfully,
JOHN CAMPBELL,
Medical Referee.
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Mr.. Wheeler's Conscience.

~ W 'aaNtANA ~ NNhSNANhNNs
The Washington correspondent of
the New York World shows ex-Vice
President WHEELER, who played
second fiddle in the HAYES admin.
istration, to have been gifted with
more conscience than his chief pos
sessed. This is the melancholy pic
ture;
"Mr. Wheeler has never been the
same man since he left the House of
Representatives. There lie was one
of its foremost members. He was
one of the best speakers on the Re-
publican side. As acting Speaker
he displayed unusual qualities as a
presiding officer. No confusion dis
turbed him; no misleading argu-
ments for a moment clouded his
judgment Up to the time of the
Presidential campaign of '76 he was
the foremost man in the New York
delegation in the House. From the
day of his taking the office of Vice
President his political fortunes and
physical condition began to fail. He
never believed the Republican ticket
Of rs was elected He was morti,
fed and humiliated at the counting
in of Hayes and never took any
pride in his office of Vice President.
He shrunk from all active partici-
patton in politics, and when not ON
duty in the Senate Chamber sat
breeding in his room. He was so
melancholy and so depressed at this
time that his friends feared he
would go into a decline. Thef did
all in their power to cheer him up,
but in vain. He had a way then Of
going off from Washington to seek
diversion at his old home. 1t was
said at the time that he went away
to fish. William A. Wheeler's fish
ing trips were standard jokes for the
American paragrapher. His friends
say that be never held a fish-pole in
his hands in life and took no inter-
est in that kind of sport. 1t was
conscience"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-12-21

four miles below Bellevue. The train
hurried to Bellevue, and telegrams
were sent to Superintendent {. L.
Frost at this city detailing the
crime.
THE BOLDEsT ON RECORD.
The robbery is the boldest on re
cord in this part of the State. The
men made no effort to conceal their
faces, and talked and ioked with the
passengers as they RIB )ed them.
One of the robbers is positively
known, and has a brother living in
Wise County. Three ladies among
the fifty passengers won the eadmira-
ton of all for their pluck and bra
very. Mrs. Wittick, of Carthage,
Mo-, stood up by her husband and
said:
Are forty men going to submit to
this outrage at the hands of two
nlSnwaymen!
Hush, hush" said her husband.
but it's a burning shame that
every one sits quietlp by without a
thought of resis; ance," answered
Mrs. Wittick.
Her husband had given her his
fine watch and several hundred dol
lars to keep, but retained $l2 %.
which he was willing to give up to
the highwaymen. Mrs. Wittick re-
fused to permit any search to be
made and secured $40 of the 1925,
and 1925 only was surrendered by
the husband.
Miss Katie Haas, of Fort Worth,
was the custodian of $4,000 worth
aa-Al-l----l-aL---
Chambers, of Pottsdam, n. Y, took
a.
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The adjourned session of the
lio Legislature viii begin its work
4 o'clock p. IN, on Tuesday after
'on Of January 4,slSS7.aiil es9iiI
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The mother of Gen. CUSTER died
scio, Harrison County, Ohio, a
: days ago.
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THE Governor of Texas makes the
d announcement that 100000 peo-
} in his State are on the verge of
brvation on account OF the pro-
bcted drought.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-12-21

T.. PRICE GREENLEAr, an eccentric
|ser of Boston, has bequeathed
100000 to Harvard College.
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GOVERNOR MooNLreHT, late Dem
ratio candidate for Governor of
pnsas, has been appointed Governor
Wyoming Territory ks
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consist of 2,15S officers and 49,
6 enlisted men. What an array
defenders we have--especially Of
leers!
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WHAT next? Mayor GRACE, of
|w York, recently appointed two
|men-Mrs. AGSEw and Miss
bDGE-as members Of the Board
Education of that city. Very
Eceful in you, Mr.. Mayor.
~
|THE recount in all the disputed
|nnties in New Jersey has been
|mpleted, and the Democratic ma
|.ity in the Legislature is absolute
secure. The Legislature now
|,nds: Al Democrats, 3S Republi-
|ns and 2 Labor men, thus giving
+ Democrats a clear majority over
opposition. We congratulate the
Fmoeracy of New Jersey.
Il
|SScE 1868 there has been great
miuntion of pauperism in London,
Pgland. For the month of Octo-
+, 1868 the per centage Of poor to
b 1000 population was AZ per
|lt. For the month of October,
IS year, the per centage was only
to ! GOO population. A study of
+ cause of this decrease might
heft American political econo-
lists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04
AMolher's Love.
From the Chicago Ledger.
BY FANNY KEMpToN.


Maternal love is the embodiment
Of the one idea of perfectness, and
purity. and faith under the heaven.
In the hour OF resolve and emula-
tion the valor of the warrior may he
overpowering, amid pathetic iervor
and enthusiasm the orator and poet
may thrill as to glorious exhilaration:
but at the final test, with death clos.
ing about us, besides the hearts trust
in God, the mothers love bears all
analysis, becomes stronger, and truer,
and more potent TO support as earth
and it's transitory hopes fade farther
AID farther away.
To look up TO the blue. beautiful
heaven, so wide, so mercifully wide
for ell the erring and repentanl; one
thought of all the mother has borne.
and struggled for. one fervid realiza.
ton Of her patience and sublime trust
and endeavor seems to be, the second
Calvary of our hopes. Her work Id
life, our own belief in its fidelity and
acceptance 10 heavens sight, seem 10
lessen the wretchedness and failure
Of our own weak lab0rs.
Her face may be homely and wrin.
kled aud old, her hands faltering and
unsteady, jet those features are aureo-
led with silver crown won through
patient suffering, those trembling in-
gers are magnetic still to thrill and
guide aud bless.
What we owe her volumes have
told How much silently and earnest-
ly we repay ber. she never knows this
side of the grave.
For the soul that has wandered re-
turning to its allegiance in latter
years; can never tell in words the
emotions 1t experiences, can never
frame the soulful thoughts that strive
to atone for the remissnesses Of the
past.
Amid the bitterness of contrition.
and the longings Of hopeless regret
the souls ardent love makes up for
al the careless gone-by years; the
influence OF mothers example il ac-
cepted, and sought for, and profited
BY. and cherished.
II the hidden emotions OF many
heart, seemingly hardened and I'M
mersed in the cares of life, were re-
vealed, we would be surprised to
know how many are on the border
line Of heavenly faith. only because
to them the mystery of mothers
love has never yet departed from the
memory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04

Working Girl, Chicago, asks: /.
How can / get even with dead beat
who has been owing me $12 for over
two years ? 2. How can / clean
and curl ostrich plumes7 3. Is it
worse for q young lady to paint her
cheeks than for Q young man to
smoke (. l. Place the matter id
the hands Of pertinacious bill col
lector 2. Clean with dry bOrax and
curl with coarse comb. 3 The diff
ference is that young man is prone
to bad habits, and young lady is
The essence Of goodness and purity.
The young men ask as the same
question reversed. Now, who began
il FIRST; who set the FIRST example. the
smoker asks. Tobacco is unknown
long after the bellies and danes Of the
European courts used rouge and
powder. The only way to shame the
young men Il for o large msjority Of
the ladies to be blamoless 0f pearl
white and white lead. BE you one
Of the extremists, and force your
lavorite young man to show ss good
. record.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04

herself. II is estimated tna1 at the pres
ent rate this mine Of antiquities viii not
be worked out in fifty years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04
BALTIMORE IN THE LEAD.
BauernsChmidt's Pale Beer
THKE BRsT Or AL.

After ten years experience with Wes-
tern Beer, and fair trial Of all the va
rious brands, have found none 10 COM
pare with the excellent qualities of the
celebrated Bauernschmidts Pale Beer,
for which / am the sole agent for Annap-
oils. So popular has this Baltimore
manufactured Beer become that my bus
mess has more than doubly increased
since using il. Mr.. James A. Bond, If
tho Rose House, has had similar exper-
fence and now handles the BAUERN-
SCHMIDT'S BEER, in preference 70 al
others. It il superior article, and Gus
toners can always rely on getting cool
glass at
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04
Best Patent Flour

sabaEery, which enables us to fur
econ, WHOLESOME AND NUTRIcIoUs
|np to our customers.
supply the following grocery
Hah lhe city with our bread !: II. X.
gnla G. McNemar, Mr.. George
a Mr. NJ, Watson, Mr.. B. @. Mar
lNFGox, Mr. Zulke, Mr.. @. NJ. Jones.
lse ! Phillips, Mr.. Hawkins, Mr..
J. NJ Bates, Mr.. G. w. Moss, Mrs.
ATuGe, ]. Hyde, Mrs. j. M. Ma
8-9-ly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04
FOUND TRESPASSING.

ON my farm PRIMROSE near An
" napolie, three t3) Red COWS, one q
large one with white face and long horns
The owner is hereby notified to come
forward, prove property. pay charges,
and take same away.
s2-lw w. W. HAWKINS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-04
| FRENCH BREAD,
,lrOm the most improved methods.

h. bake our bread morning and
nrr which is a guarantee of it
Ahlas and sweetness, aud deliver it
y daily to families md boarding
" in the city. We USE none but
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UNsPOKEN WORDS.

The kindly words that rise within the heart
And thrill 1t with their Sympathetic tone
But die ere spoken, fail to play their mart
And claim u merit that is not their own
The kindly word unspoken is a sin
y SIN that wraps itself in purest p1ise
And tells the heart. that doubling. looks within
That not in speech, but thought, the yirtue lies
But It's not So another heart may thirst
For that kind word, as Hagar in the wild
burst
From out the sand, to save her parchinp child
And loving ones that cannot see the mind
VIII watch the unexpected movement of the
lips. - ''ie
All can you let its cutting silence wind
around the heart and seattle it like a whip7
Unspoken words. like treasures in mine
Are valucieSs until we give them birth
Like inbound gold their hidden beauties shine
winch God has made to bless and gild the
How sad 'twolld be to see the masters hand
Strike glorious notes upon a yoiceless Int
But, on what pain, az Gods own command
heaIt-string thrills with kindness, but is
mute!
Then hide it not the music OF the soul
Dear sympathy expressed with kindly voice
But lei il like u shining river roll
TO deserts dry-to hearts that would reioice
on, let the sympathy of kindly words
Sound Tor the poor, the ffiendless, and the
weak
And he VIII bless you! He who struck the chords
VIII str Ike another when i'll turn YOU seek
i From The Humber Poets
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-04-03
A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT.


A poor Arab travelling in the desert met
with a spring of clear sweet, sparkling
waller Used as he was only to brackish
WellS such water as this appeared to his
simple mind worthy of Il monarch. and.
ming his leathern bottle from the spring
ne determined 10 go and present il to the
SdlPh hlEiselt. The poor man travelled a.
iioilg way before he reached the presence of
ms sovereign, and laid his humble offering
a, ms ieet; The Caliph did not despise the
iiIe giit brought 30 him with so much
trouble. He ordered some of the water
poured INTO a cup, drank it, and thanking
tue ARAB with smile, ordered him to be
presented with reward. The courtiers
around pressed forward, eager to taste of
the wonderful water, bur to the surprise of
all The Caliph forbade them to touch a
single drop. After the poor Arab had
quilted the royal presence with light and
Jo!lu! heart, the CG}iph turned to his
conrtIers and thus explained his conduct
During the travels of the Arab said he
the water in his bottle became impure
and distasteful. But it was an Offering OF
rove ana as such | have received it with
pleasure. But well knew that had suf-
Tered another 10 partake of il he would not
have concealed disgust; and, therefore. I
forbade you to touch the draught lest the
he'irt OF the poor man should have been
wounded.'-IAnon.
THE APPLE CONUNDRUu
How many apples did Adam and Eve
eat? Some say Eve and Adam ga total
or 10 only. Now we figure the thing ont
Inherently. Eve and Adam also-total,
10. AND yet the above figures are entirely
wrong. Ii Eve and Adam 81, certainly
the Total VIII be 80. Scientific men, how
ever, on the strength Of the theory that the
3DfGOllnVIanS n ~
something like this Eve 81 and Adam 81
total, !63. Wrong again: what could be
clearer than If Eve 81 and Adam $40 the
total was $50? II Eve Sllst and Adam ST..
would not the total be 1928? believe the
following 10 be a iair solution Eve SI4
Adam, Adam 1924 Eve-'otal. s g3S. Still
another calculation is the following: If
Eve Oh Adam, Adam SI2!2 oblige Eve
total, 81 ,O56. We think this. however nat
sufficient quantity. For lhonrb we cd.
NIT that Eve Sl4 Adam. Adam. if he
Sloi2I2 keep Eve coupany-total, OS2
oo6 All wrong Eve, when she Sisf2
many and probably she felt sorry for it.
DuC her companion, to relieve her grief.
81 Therefore, whea Adam SiSf424Ofy
Ewes depressed spirits Hence, both ale
ol'S9G,o64 apples.-[Green Frnit Grower.
TWO KINDS OF GIRLS.
There are two kinds of eirls. saws the.
Home Visitor. One is the kind that APP
pears best abroad-the girls that ere good
at parties, rides, visits, balls. etc. and
whose chief delight is in such things. The
other is the kind that appears best at home
the girls that are useful and cheerful in
the dlning-room sicll-room, and all the
precincts of home. They difler widely in
character. One is often Il torment at home.
the other blessing; one is a moth, con-
suming everything about her; the other is
sunbeam, inspiring light and gladness all
around her pathway. To which of these
classes do you belong?
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LIES EPITOME.
|. IIEAN EN-.

llEAN EN-.
In mellow sunlight slept the silent dell
Inc wind was still across the doing grass
heard the airy step of Summer pass
saw her kiss the saucy pimpernel,
heard the rustling sedge and willow tell
Low IN mine ear, her blessing; lad and lass
fledged blushing VOWS amidst wealthy mass
vi daisies, eowslips, and sweet heather-bel
There ran whispering through the listening
sky:
Look up and fear not do thy work in ioy
If;un nerve and sinew in the glad employ
Oi simple souls that neither strive nor cry
Dring happy draughts of love that will not
Life shall not fail thee, for thy God is nigh
III. HE'LL
They stand around me. gaunt and pale and gray
THOSE oid-world warriors, battles: aimed and
worn,
With bloodless hands in countless combats
torn,
And faces, marred in life's intending fray;
Dear brother, welcome home p' they seem TO
say.
1--WE watched around thee on thy Graded
morn,
Smiled at thy griefs, and knew thy joys forlorn,
counting each milestone on thy hopeless way.
Have we not fought and failed? We though.
like thee,
TO tear LIES secret from its deep-sot home.
10 save fresh souls from sorrows martyrdom
And turn this rugged earth to reyelry
We too have fought and failed In solemn glee
We claim thy kindred soul Come brother.
Gomez w L. (.nIipTITy
i Inc Nineteenth Century
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OUR YOUNG FOLKS.


WANTED LITTLE GIRi.
Where have they gone to-the little girls,
with natural manners and natural curls :?
Who love their dollies and like their toys,
Ana talk of something besides the boys.
Little old women in plenty we find,
Mature in manners and old of mind:
Little old fiirts who talk of their "beaux.''
Ana vie with each other in stylish clo;hes
once in the beautiful long ago.,
some dear little children used to know;
Urls who were merry as lambs al play.
And laughed and rollicked the live oag day.
They thought not at all of the style" of their
clothes
d,hey never imagined boys were beaux -
they,
Splendid fellows to help them play.
Where have they gone to? If YOU see
one OF them anywhere send her to me;
! would give medal of .purest gold
70 one OF those Gear little girls OF old
Win an innocent heart and an open smile,
STYLE