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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
A Well Kept War Secret.

Springfield, Mass, Union: Professor
George B. Wilcox, of Chicago, reveals
in the Congregationalist a well-kept
secret Of our late war. He says that
the purchase of Alaska from Russia by
the United States government in 1867
was really not for the acquisition of
more territory, but was for the purpose
of paying a debt of the war which Pres
ident Lincoln and Secretary Seward
contracted. At the time, during the
war, when it looked as though England
and France we're going to take hold
and help the cOnfederacy in earnest,
President Lincoln secured from Russia
a fleet of war vessels to help defend
our ports and assist in maintaining the
blockade of the rebelpOrts. The pres
ence of Russian vessels off some of our
harbOrs was a mystery at the time, and
they departed as mysteriOusly as they
came. Their departure was due to the
fact that the apprehended danger from
England and France did not material
ize, and then the question arose how
Russia could be compensated. Presi-
dent Lincoln had used his war power
freely, and congress had backed him
up, but here was bill for millions,
and he feared that he would be criti-
cised for mourning it, although it was a
wise thing to do when he did it. While
the president was hesitating how to get
at it, the war closed and the president
was assassinated. and Mr.. Seward was
left to solve the problem. Russia
wanted the money, but she appreciated
the situation and waited patiently.
Finally the project of getting congress
to authorize the purchase of Alaska
was hit upon and the 81, 200, 600 that
we paid Russia for Alaska was really
in payment of the fleet bill, and Alaska
was thrown in. The secret was so
we'll kept that General W. T. Sherman
heard of it for the first time in Russia,
and he kept the story to himself until a
recent army reunion. Secretary Sew
ard must have shared with some of the
congressman his secret of the real rea-
son why he wanted Alaska bought, at a
time when the United States govern
ment needed money more than terri
tory, but if he did they guarded we'll
his cOfidence. The complete history of
Our late war Is vet to be written, and
generations yet to come will read with
wonder an d with admiration of the con
summate ability displayed by President
Lincoln and his cabinet no less than of
the marvellous patriotism and courage
that were displayed on land and sea by
army and navy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06

The graduating class of 18- was
large, and competition for the class
honors promised to be very close. An
examiner who prided himself on his
shrewdness was determined that he
would make it impossible for any copy
ing to take place under his supervision.
Accordingly, he not only kept a very
sharp and constant watch upon the
candidates, but peered at them from
time to time between the fingers of his
hands spread before his face.
At last he thought he detected a man
in something which looked very suspi-
cious. Looking from side to side to
satisfy himself that no one observed
him, the man plunged his hand IN his
breast pocket, and drawing something
ont regarded it long and steadfastly.
and then, hastily replacing it, resumed
his pen and wrote with obviously in
creased energy. The examiner pre-
tended not to notice this, but after a
time he rose from his seat, and with
his hands in his pockets strOlled round
the room with an appearance of negli-
gence and Indifference to what was
going on.
BY these means he succeeded in
disarming suspicion, and getting to
windward of his prey, stole upon him
from behind gradually and upper
ceived. Then waiting patiently, his
strategy was rewarded by observing
that the man once more turned his
head from side to side, yet not quite
far enough to see him, and once more
put his hand in his breast pocket.
Then the examiner sprang forward in
citation, and seized the handin the very
act of grasping the suspected object.
Sir, said he, this is the fourth
time have watched you doing this.
! What have you in your hand 2"
The man hesitated to reply, and this,
coupled with his evident confusion,
confirmed the suspicion of the exam
iner.
L must insist, sir, on seeing what it
Is you have in your hand.
The man reluctantly complied, and
drawing his hand from his pocket pre-
scented to the dismayed examiner the
photograph of young lady. This it
was which had been his hidden source
of inspiration. This had been the Sc
cret of his ever-freshened energy. Very
humbly and sincerely did the examiner
offer his apologies, as he returned
crestfallen to his seat; and it gives the
finishing touch to the story to learn
that the candidate married that young
lady in due time, and that they are
now living happily together in the
enjoyment of the blessings of their
faithful love, so rudely tested and dis
covered.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
The Cincinnati Centannial

The preparations for the centennial
exposition at Cincinnati have been go
ing rapidly forward for some time and
are now rapidly nearing completion.
The buildings have been completed and
the space Is now being filed with a line
of exhibits, which, with the accompany
ing arrangements, bids fair to make
the centennial an event not only in the
history of Ohio but of the whole
country. La addition to the great in
dustriaI display there Will be numer-
Gus special features, such as the gov
eminent exhibit, the electric exhibit,
and the carnival of music. drama. and
spectacular entertainments at the
famous music hall, which is connected
with the exposition. The grand open
ing VIII occur ON the Fourth of July
The president of the United States
viii be present together with the di-
Plomatic corps and many of the chief
officers OF the country. Railroad rates
viii he reduced TO the minimum, and
the occasion viii doubtless be a most
propitious one for visiting the Queen
City of the west, and observe as there
collected the evidences OF "a century,
progress in the territory of the great
northwest. The exposition viii be
open from July to October p.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
WelainF bv Bic .rieitY.

Two methods Of ioining metals D.
electricity are now practiced. IN that
of Prof. Elihu Thompson. which is es-
especially applicable to the uniting of
tubes, rods, wires, etc, q very heavy
current is passed between the two
metals. when the great resistance OF the
point of contact causes IL to become
quickly heated and welded. La the
process of Mr.. Bernados. the heat of
the electric arc Is used, the junction OF
the metals forming one pole and rod
of carbon, readily applied to any point
desired, the other. The first method
is said TO be surer and more easily con
trolled. and the second Is capable OF
wider application
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
Bold Project

A Swiss engineer has submitted q
plan for supplying Paris with pure wa
ter from the lake NeufchateI, at q cost
of 500, 900, 900. The proposed aque-
duct would be 80 miles In length, in
Guiding a tunnel twenty-five miles long
under the Jura mountains. The lax
is /, $40 feet above the average of Paris
ian streets. and it Is believed that power
sufficient for all the industries Of Che
French capital could be furnished IL
addition to potable water.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
Railways and Rainfall.

The laying of the Mexico Central
railroad has been attended by some
curious meteorological phenomena.
With the advance Of the line, water
spouts have appeared and inflicted
great damage, while the rainfall has
increased. These results are supposed
to be due to some attractive force ex-
erted by the great mass of metal in the
rails and telegraph wires, and are at
tracing considerable scientific atten-
ton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
A New Astrology.

Anew method of weather prediction
has been discovered by Oh Montigny,
a French physicist He has observed
that the sciutillatiOns of stars increase
before many storms, Indicating dis
turbance Of the upper atmosphere hours
before the meteorological instruments
show any change. The hercer the storm
the more Is the strength of the scintil
latiOns increased.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
The Long one and the Short
one.
New Zealand Tines

There is q story OF old Peter Eau
cett, the New South Wales Supreme
Court Judge who lately retired. He was
somewhat shOrt-slghted, and one day
p very diminutive barrister appeared
before him to move something or 9TH
sr. When the short man stood along
side Jumbo" a very tall barrIsteF,
who was sitting down, their heads
were about on a level, and as soon as
the small man began: eff your honor
please, - ''Ye must stand up
when = address the court interrupt
I'd old Peter, irascibiy. 81 am stand
Ing up, said the small man, with dig
nItV. 'aThen tell the gentleman
alongside ye to BaE down"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06

London Truth: Lord WolseIey re
minds me of Gen. Boulanger. There
Is the same endavor on the part of both
to persuade the world that he is a re-
generator, the same contempt of par
Hamentary government, and the same
putting 10y a gang. The words of Lord
Wolseley, quoted by Lord Salisbury
last Friday, smack of BouIanger. The
style and the sentiments are identical
Whether either is worth his salt in the
field is an undecided point, because
neither has had AN opportunity of show
ing what he As worth; Boulanger never
having commanded in chief, and Lord
Wolseley only having done so against
Ashantees, Egyptian fellahs and such
like foes. Wonderful, indeed, is the
contrast between these two Dragging
self seeking heroes and AIoltke, the man
of deeds, not of words.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06
The World Not so Very Large.

=
From the Washington Post.
The world is growing smaller every
5ayl Three gentlemen were standing
together in the East Room of the
White House at. the last State recep-
tion. Richly dressed and beautiful
women were thronging into that mag
aifcent parlor from the Green Room,
having ''been through" as the express
ion is for a presentation to the Pres
ident IN the Blue Room. The social
mill was in furious operation that
evening, and an enormous grisb was
being ground out.
Suddenly a medium-sized, fascinating
lady from New York, in an elegant aud
becoming costume, emerged from the
hopper. She was the wife Of q high
railway official In that city. The
three gentlemen glanced at her. No
one OF the three knew that either OF
the others had ever seen her before. 4"
''Ahl said Browne, 1.-THE last time /
saw her 1 was pouring sand into her
shoes at Long Branch"
Indeed" said White. '"The last
time 1 met her was at the Hotel Con.
tinental in Paris, when she presented
me to Clara Louise Kellogg"
"And that reminds me, said Greene,
''that the last time I saw her was
seated by her side in her carriage,
driving up Fifth-ave. for a turn in Cen
trail Park"
And then the three gentlemen looked
at each other, and shook hands, and
laughed. How small this world Is.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-07-06

A shortage Of S34. 600 has been found
in the accounts Of Col W. il. Webster
late treasurer Of MeFrick county, Ne
braska. Webster offers to turn over al
his property, amounting to $50, 600
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

Ii. CCHAEFER, HERMAN ARTIST,
Takes the opportunity to give some di.
rections for the benefit of his patrons as
to toilet arrangements and color of dress,
ETC., when they come to have photographs
taken. In the first place it Is desirable 10
make an appointment, OF possible) ex
anime specimens of work and select size
and style of pictures Gentlemen should
have good fitting drapery and should
necer scet or OH the hair. Ladies should
always have the hair dressed loose, dry
and full, and arranged to suit style of
face. The hair dressed low upon the
forehead makes broad face look broad
er, SO arrange it high for broad face and
low for q long face. Always feel well aud
pleasant and take plenty of time GIVE are
not machines, but artists, you know, }
for sittiDgs and you cannot fail to get a
good picture. AS to col0rs. blue, purple,
lavender. plum, magenta and pink, photo
graph very light; claret, garnet, green,
light Bismarck and stone colors all take
darker and are excellent colors to photo
graph. Wine color, metternish green,
orange. golden brown. dark Bismark and
snuff brown take very dark. Silks aud
satins take lighter than wooden goods or
goods without lustra If your complexion
is very light you should wear lighter col
ored clothing and Uice rersa. Pictures
taken fully as well 10 cloudy and rainy
days as in clearer weather. Babies pic
lures taken from 0 q. m. to d. m Also
India ink, crayon and water color that is
not surpassed In the State. Nothing but
first-class work is done at The Studio 6
Main Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

WOMAN is now fairly established
in the labor market as the rival OF
man. Whether this is tho normal
condition of things is point doubt
ed by some political economists,
but whether it be so or not it is
likely to remain the order of things
practically for generations to come.
This being so, it must be accepted,
and every fairminded person must
wish her to have sn equal chance
in the competition. A woman sup
porting her mother and little broth
ers and sisters is very common
spectacier and the fact that Prof.
Somebody regards her as abnor-
NAL does not make her bread and
butter any cheaper. She is enti-
tied to at least as much sympathy
as a man who supports o wife and
children For his charge, 1T must
always be remembered, il yolunta-
ry--he took it on himself. Hers
is involuntary. She could not help
her responsibilities. He assumed
his of his own accord. 1t is, there
fore only just that she should
have On equal chance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

liz Senator Don Cameron doosn t
ike Gen. Harrison, his influence
is Offset by that of his father and
predeces sor, Gen. Simon Gamer
on, who says that no better candi
date could have been named. The
venerable statesman's sense OF
propriety is shocked by the con-
tribution of $4,000 to the cam.
paign fund by President Cleveland
and he thinks that fact alone should
defeat him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
Tuprr yKAns OLD.-The Talbot

THREE YEARS OLD.-The Ialoot
Times, published at Trappe, Nd,
by Rev. b. S. Highley, has recently
completed its third volume, and
has entered npon its fourth year.
The Times is bright and newsy
and is a credit to Talbot county.
We congratulate brother Highley on
the success he has attained, and as
sure him we have no more welcome
visitor at our sanctum than the
Talbot Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

IT is not likely that Chinaman
Lung, of Chicago, who is represen-
ted to be worth $500, 900, most of
which being in real estate, will be
kicked out of the United States.
IL he keeps on increasing his wealth,
he may be heard of in future run
ming for Congress or Mayor of Chi
cage. He is almost eligible for
that now in his finances.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
SYRUP OF FIGS.

is natures own true laxative. It Is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive, to dispel Head
aches, Colds and Fevers; to cure Habitu-
al Constipation. Indigestion, Piles, ETC.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Califor-
ina For sale by ]. w. Hodges, City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

TO prove that the great scare
which generally attends the appear.
ance OF yellow fever is wholly uu-
necessary and without good cause,
the evidence of insurance men,
who look at things in the cold light
Of figures, may be taken. Inqni.
~ among them shows that their
losses in yellow fever epidemics are
very small; that typhoid fever in
tho same district is much more to
be feared.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

A correspondent of the Louisville
Courier-J ournal descants upon the
truth Of the old saying that "mon-
ey talks" especially in determin-
ing the relative chances of success
OF political candidates, but closes
his letter with the caution that 1.-THE
safest plan at present is to keep all
surplus cash in pocket or in bank. !"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

Mr.. Henry G. Marquand, Of
New York, having given hand.
some check to the Newport Histori.
cal Society. that body has elected
his son, Prof. Marquand, of Prin-
ceton, a life member. We are sure
our Anne Arundel Historical Socie-
ty will do likewise for any gentle
mans son that will forward his
check to the Society for a hand
some sum. Don't all speak at
once.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

CUBA lives in fear of a repeti-
ton Of tho fruitful experiences of
the cyclone of this month. A span
ish authority predicts a violent cy-
clone for October 2. The last
storm killed over 1000 people and
did an almost incalculable amount
of damage to property. That is
worse than being in the yellow fe-
Yer belt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

PRoBABLr the richest college
professor in America, if not in the
world, is Prof. L. Il. Salisbury, of
Yale. lie is millionaire and his
fortune was made from investments
in Boston real estate. Prof. Sails
bury is about seventy years old, is
man of courtly demeanor, and has
travelled over nearly the whole world
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
A writer in the Washington 20!

a writer in the Washington Post,
commenting on q recent editorial
in that paper upon "snobocracy,"
says: "Let. us have more to the
same point. Ii there is to be an
sarmyocracy" and "navyocracy"
in this country, / think it would be
well to abolish West Point and An
napolis aud use the money expend
cd on them for worthier objects"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
$500 REWARD.

We viii pay the above reward for any case
OF liver complaint dyspepsia, sick headache,
indigestion. constipation or cOstivenesS we
cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills
when the directions are strictly complied
with. They are purely vegetable, and never
fail to give satisfaction. Large boxes contain
ing 30 sugar coated pills. &C. Beware Of coun-
terfeits and limitations. The genuine manu-
featured only by JOHN G. WEST co. S..
W Madison ST., Chicago. III. Sold By J. w.
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

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mcnt, guaranteed specific for Hysteria.
gia. Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused by
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Losses and SperElatorrhga caused by over
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diligence. Each box contains one months
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rent by mail prepaid on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. With each order received
by us for six boxes, accompanied with $780,
we will send the purchaser our written guar
antee to refund the money If the treatment
does not efTecfa cure. Guarantees issued only
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
n O TICE.
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK.

ANNAPOLIS. Sept. 26, 1888.
This Bank has declared Dividend Of
FOUR Per Cent. for the six months end
ing September 30, payable on and after
NONDA Y, October LIST. 1888
County Taxes paid for Stockholders,
will be deducted.
SO St L. G. GASSAWAY, Cashier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

All Eyes Fitted and tho Fit Cpsran,..,
Annapolis, Md ses
any price, w pVuutes a.
None genuine unless the name HAWKE.
WhnIesaIa n,, ~ I'm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
FROM THE MINISTER tn ,,pm

Nr. A. K. Hawkos-Doar sir.
pleased with the pantisconic clam much
perfectly adapted TO my eyes; with tSo!Snog g y
apie 70 read as IN my youth the finest S" n, az
with the greatest ease / cheerfniiy' prei
mend them to the public. Respectfally' ''0a'
m. c X. r. HuBBARn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27
cnnTnTT ra'ent Extension
SKIING L; EYE GLASS
SIGHT IMPROVED

~ NEW lokk ClrY, April a ss,
Mr.; A. X. Hawkes-Dear Sir. v.''. ~ 'S
eyeglasses received some time s,nN our patent
, nbay much gratiited at the wonderf,,iS n ny a.
mat ,na mas come over my cyoy,rht sirs yInaatge
vonrs. my ola glasses and am now wes gsse
'S11S g.. ALEXANDER Az AV'lR
secretary Stationers Board nf Tx
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

A melon patch in Florida is said
to be haunted by the ghost of a
bow who died after eating some Of
its fruit, which he had stolen.
Persons who pass the place at
night claim to have seen white
figure and heard unearthly shrieks
and groans. Evidently case of
cholera in phantom.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

u,m "A. ARaoTT. EDITOR
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

THURSDAY, Sept. II. 1888.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-27

esr-Thisp paper has a larger bona noe Sls. III y,
ealatfon than all the papers M 's'o ~ss
Annapolis Combined.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-12-18
LOOKING AFTER FLORIDA.
Delegation of Workers nf Inter-
stale hmm igrasion Convention.
Special to the Times Union.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, December 13-The
Florida delegation To the Southern liner State
Immigration Convention, consisting OF Gen VIM.
Miller, Point Washington; J. Z. Ingraham,
Maccl, my; J."R)nrke, Milton, +. Phillips,
Mtriann,; H. ", Thompson, Blgl4d; J. r.
Hersin, Ponce dc Leon 4. II d ~, Dale City
j. t. Berwick, Willwopf; J. B. Bailey. Hi
lard; D II. Eli;ol' Sanford, was duly organized
on arrived AL Montgomery and General Miller
elected charm an am ID. IL. Elliott secretary.
In convention. Mr.. 5. ;. Harvey was appoint
ed on the mmif'ce Tor n. organization oi the
couven;i"n, Mr.. J. f. Insrdhrm On he Com
mitlce Tor Permanent O"yaniZ ,tion ri HE Inter
State Blrctu "t itnmgratiDn, Mr. II rril on The
Committee on Rcsoiutions and Cplonr Elliott
on the Com niltce on Crrdcntills aad Represent
tllio', Of which comni,tee he vas selected
chn:rn IN On ne report OF HE Committee Oh
Orgtnz ton al the coavcriOr, D.. i. W Pc
pies, ~ VI >sinp wt~ elected clIlirmtn, and
various -cnllcmrn from The States represented,
vice -2re,I Tents, VI. lngftham being 'hc vice.
pre>li..n! tor F'irr IL, Al t. 30 lei r iptt
iary Tor he convention. l. pa rae al rpton
tae reporl ri lhr COMMITTEE On Perm ,nent Or
gtn;z ttipn o; the ) 'uthcrn interstate Bureau, an
Executive {, unite: " t, app Hnfc l. consisting
al ylIc LtNtl < Dnmi -sl0nr"> .. ct'i , iie rcDr
senlel "no htl regularly Organized SAFE b
!eaa- ~ Ilamsfl atom W hcrc IT ne 3 jretu t.X
stc,i the member .! he Z IN Mite. on OtyluiZl-
Committee OF tai bureau, AMI Mr. I,grahtm
t!icn bee tme 4 member o he EXrcltiv- Com
mtt-e inr For /. - IN. Ilicistlrc Is lreau Of
Immigraiinn Tn;s action on tlIr pat of the
cDmni Pc " t5 rattle ~ rhs Florida dclr.t-
non. tti, tcppt pr 'vdci t,r, III lection OF a
sscnrr taarer. Mr.. +. i. L:i'liun OF AuS'in
Texas, :" hoe nt'nr Was proposed IN n;,cn meet
ing Of tne convention, WAS unanimously elected
the first meeting OF the Executive Committee
viii take ,'Iac. mis- evening.
The Flo ii. .lreg won have unanimously
adopted rep pr % The g werner nf thr action
q! HIS convention an recommend the establish
mrnt by Inc next Legislature Of Safe Bureau
o! I'm nj ga ion, ~i'h n"reSsiry power and
means, in orrr 10 secure the illl advantage Of
the prop iSrl cp-nprrtiv ta,yenelt 1T The
c,,mb'nri Southern States
+ B. Van > m N a"r,v4i tttrr the organize
II ~ '.rI ben perfected. II thc five minutes ~
lnttrd 'hr , -, III Which u rep ri upon what
III. Sac va, LONG tor in grafton, Sir. Van
ID man res pond i.