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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

In some sections of this country there is a
superstition that when death occurs in a
house the mirrors in the different rooms
must be carefully covered until after the
funeral lest the face o the corpse be pho
tographed in the glass
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

The custom of throwing obstacles in the
pathway of the brideg Dom as prelude to
the marriage ceremony is of very ancient
origin. Mythology has its tales of suitors
whose courage and skill were tested before
they were allowed to lake their brides; in
certain remote distric S, even in civilized
lands, some form of sue h usages still exists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

At the foot of Ardrass hill, Ivy the side of
the Clane road, near the town of Colbridge,
Kildare. Ireland, is st. Patrick's we'll
This blessed well,'' SAYS a recent visitor,
sis circular, built around with masonry
and partially covered with n large flag
stone. Some ancient ivy clad thorn trees
overshadOw it, and, to judge IL the nu-
merous pieces of rags tied to tie bushes
and briars around it. i still held in high
veneration in the district. Philadelphia
Ledger
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Why Epilepfics Are Dangerous.

Many epileptics though perfectly sane
at other times, show destructive impulse
during that form of the disease in which
the patient does not fall in commissions.
They may attack and kill stranger to-
ward whom they have not even a cause OF
annoyance, and a few moments afterward
be wholly unaware of the act.-Exchange.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

He (at the Van Twiller reception
Excuse me, my dear madam, but while
you were in the reception room you got
spot on your dress.
Mrs. Winterbloom-Dear me, Won
der how did it?
He-l don't know how you managed
1t, but producing a small box if you
will allow me, madam, l will show you
how it can readily be removed by means
of my lightning eradicator.-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

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sens.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

South Carolina prod iced more than one
third of the entire amount of phosphate
rock mined in the wor d in 1890, the output
being GOO, 600 tons.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

Above all, study, study study All the
genius in the world will not help you along
with any art unless you become hard
student
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
"MOTHERS'
FRIEND'
MAKES Child BIRTH EASY,

Colvin, La, Dec. 2, 1ss6.-My wife used
MOTHERS FRIEND before her third
confinement, and says she would not be
without it for hundreds of dollars.
DOCK MILLS.
Sent by express on receipt of price $3.50 per bot
tie. Book I" To Mothers mailed free.
BRaDFIELD REGULATOR CO.,
DRUGGISTS. ATLANTA. CA.
SOLD by HARTZ & BAHNsEN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Intelligence Column.

-~-~(Iy ARG Is delivered at your door
1HE Dali ,.s1tnc ior 12g5c per week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

I---,, prNT-A saloon and fNt1 rs
box SALE ~ IN "a npton; for part ular7 Cali
well lota.Si i IL "a streets, Dayenpo t, Iowa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

Everything Is hustle now al Bay Ridge.
A number OF extra workmen have been
put TO work putting the grounds and
buildings in order prior 20 the opening.
Mr.. E. A. Seidewitz. florist OF this city
has received the contract 70 furnish flow
ers fox the grounds, which he viii put
out in few days.
Two carloads Of lumber and bricks ar
rived yesterday, also carload OF brick
and lumber for Arundel on the Bay.
John Harris has nearly completed one
of the wells
Mr.. Buffin. the photographer, IL at
work putting up his photograph gal
Iery.
Mr.. Suit, of PASSPORT. is employed by
Mr. Shoemaker of Baltimore. placing in
position his flying horses.
Mr.. SealY. the new manager Of the
Ridge win arrive TO morrow TO take up
his residence permanently.
The road leading from Annapolis to
Bay Ridge is in terrible condition and
unless something is done TO put 1t In
better condition travelling viii have to
be suspended.
Mr. John Hangarter who is the mana
completed al work, and deserves great
deal Of credit for the manner in which
the work has been done.
Mr. Strausberger, of Baltimore, has re-
ceived the contract for furnishing the
Electric road employees with uniforms.
TRTxTE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

The expressed opposstion of certain
prominent naval officers to the transfer
of the revenue marine service from the
treasury TO the Navy Department has
lent increased interest to the hearings
now In progress before the House naval
affairs committee on the bill providing
for the transfer At the last meeting OF
the committee Rear-Admiral Luce fretir-
ed) appeared before the committee In OPP
position to the transfer. He was then
answered by Representative English, OF
New Jersey. Yesterday the advocates
of the bill had their inning. The com
mittee room, where the hearing was
held, was crowded, the persons present
including Secretary Tracy. ex.Secretary
and now Senator Chandler, Rear Adj
miral Luce Captain Shepard, of the rev.
enue marine. and Chief Engineers Ball
and Collins, of the revenue marine. Elk
Senator Conger. of Michigan. and Gen
Eppa Hunton, of Virginia, made the ar
guments for advocates of the transfer
In these arguments they endeavored to
refute those made In opposition to the
transfer and emphasized the points here
tofore advanced by them in favor of it.
Secretary Tracy will make statement
before the committee tomorrow, in
which he will answer certain arguments
put forward by opponents of the trans
fer. Secretary Tracy Is on record in IA
vor of the bill
The bill to abolish compulsory pilot
age. which passed the u. s. Senate yes
terday. was opposed by all the CONNER
cial interests in Baltimore, as well as by
most of the commercial cities on the
South Atlantic coast. Senator German
made one of the leading arguments
against the BILL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

The Quadrennial General Conference
of the African Methodist. Episcopal
Chuch, composed of delegates from all
the states, and several foreign countries,
including Africa, which has been In SEES
sion in Philadelphia, Pa. since May end
1892 elected Rev. B. f. Lee. of Ohio. Rev.
M. B. Saulter, of South Carolina, and
Rey. J, A. Handy, of Maryland, to the
office of bishops. The church now has
twelve bishops. The following general
officers were elected: Business manager
of the publishing house, Rev, j. @. EN-
bry; editor Christian Recorder, Rev. II.
johnson; editor Review, Rev. L. j. Cof-
fin; editor Southern Christian Recorder,
Rev. A. M. Green; financial secretary,
Rev. J. II Armstrong; secretary of Mis-.
sions, Rev. w. b. Derrick; secretary of
Sunday School Union, Rev. G. 8. Smith;
secretary of education. Rev. w. d. John
son. The conference numbered about 400
ministers and delegates. 1t viii adjourn
this week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

The entertainments given at the As
sembly Rooms by the Mite Society of
Wesley Chapel Church. is in every way
a success. Last evening the entertain
ment was of novel character. consist.
ing of bonnet-trimming by the following
gentlemen Messrs. John Russell, Cliff
ton Russell. Thomas Williams. Roy Nor
gan. While these gentlemen were bust
iy engaged In the above named occupa-
ton the ladies' attention was occupied In
making neckwear for the gentlemen.
Mr.. Clifton Russell was awarded the
prize for the best trimmed hat. This
part of the entertainment caused much
laughter and all seemed to enjey them
selves Tonight Is the last night. If
you have not attended these entertain
ments go to night and enjoy the march
ing of the little Misses and also notice
their movements of the Waiter Drill.
After you have enjoyed the drills you
can satisfy the inner man by partaking
of a good supper, ice cream and cake,
&c. If you stay at home you will miss a
treat, go and see the children tonight
besides help along this good cause. Adj
mission. 10 cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
LOCAL JOTTINGS.


items Of Interest--LocaI and otherwise
Mr.. ]. s. M. Basil, is quite sick at his
residence on Prince George street.
Mr.. Clarence Tickling, of New York,
is visiting his parents, MIR. and Mrs >.
Tickling, on Conduit street.
The steamer Gera arrived in Balti-
more yesterday from Bremen with 2.5O0
immigrants.
Grain clearances from Baltimore
Yesterday 90. 600 bushels of corn and 52 :
800 bushels of wheat.
1T IL said there will be larger crop
of Strawberries this year on the peninsula
OF Maryland and and Delaware than has
been known for many seasons.
The commencement week at Johns
Hopkins University begins the first week
in June The senior class Will make a
trip on tug to this city.
Governor Frank Brown and others
were appointed as committee by the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa
tion of Baltimore to confer with the Sec
rotary OF the Navy in reference TO the
visit to Baltimore Of a part of the navies
of the world during the spring of 1898
United States Deputy Marshall J. r.
Bowers arrested this morning William
Trott. youth about fifteen years, charg-
ell with breaking into and robbing the
postoflice at Passport. Two other boys
are said to be implicated in the affair.
Charles Halman. charged with as
saulting Ferdinand ID. Boarman, post.
master at ST. Margarets, in the Third
district, had a hearing this afternoon be-
fore United States Commissioner ID. r.
Randall, who held him for the U. s.
District Court.
The st. Johns base ball team left
here this morning 10 play Delaware Col
legc at Newark, Del, this afternoon.
and Warren Athletic at Wilmington,
Del, tomorrow.
Mr.. N. III. Green. permanent trustee,
in the insolvent estate of II. II. Smith, will
offer at public sale tomorrow on the
premises, corner Calvert and Northwest
streets all the household and kitchen
furniture, and on Monday following, At
abe foot of Long Wharf. a number OF
batteaux, &c.
AT st. Philips Parochial school to-
day the gold medal was awarded to Rena
Harris, OF the fifth grade, average 81.
Those who deserve honorable mention
are Blanche @. Butler, average IS; Mao
mi johnson, average 81; Hattie Reed,
average 90 The silver medal was
awarded TO Joseph Contee of the second
grade, average 81:
MIR. NJ. A. Murry, Wilmington, Del.
writes II had one of my severe head
aches and was persuaded TO try your
valuable fBradycrotinel medicine / new
er had anything to do me so much good
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Programme for Reception OF the
Annual Board or Visitors Exer-
cises. &c

The following Is the order of recep-
ton OF the Beard OF Visitors. and the
programme OF exercises for examination
week at the Naval Academy, beginning
on Monday. May 30:
The board of visitors viii be officially
received at 1O45 A. nj The acade-
mic board and officers In charge of
other departments win assemble At
the library building at 1890 A. NJ,
to accompany the superintendent TO the
board house, and then accompany the
board OF visitors In the inspection of the
Academy. The cadets viii be paraded as
battalion of infantry with the Naval
Academy Band the centre of the batfal-
Ion, opposite the flag staff. The marine
guard will be paraded with field music
on the walk opposite the library build
ing. the right resting on the road pass.
ing In front of the chapel. The marine
guard will salute the board of visitors as
they pass, and salute of seventeen guns
will be fired from the 'saluting battery"
The board win then be received by the
cadets. and the battalion will pass in re-
view. Instructors will be In the build
ings Of their respective departments to
assist the board in it's inspection. The
uniform during the reception and inspec-
ton will be fun dress.
The following is the order of exercises
for commencement week at the Acade-
my
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Monday, May 30M-10 As A. M Re
ception of the Board of Visitors. 500
r. M.--Steam Tactics. LIST and End class
es; boats under oars. Bird and 4th classes.
T'uesday, Nay 3ia 900 A. M-Sea-
manship, Wyoming" IL 80 A. M.-Steam
Drill; 400 r. M Battalion of Infantry.
Wednesday. June 1st-9.00 A. M.-Tar-
get practice. "Wyoming;" 2 30 p. M
Presentation of books, from 1.-The Army
and Navy Auxiliary. of the Ladies Aid
Society,"" to the Graduating Glass: 400
p M.-Battalion of Artillery; 600 p. Nj. =
Dress Parade Presentation of the med
al to Cadet Russell. LIST class, for the
highest score In Great Gun target prac-
tice.
Thursday, June 2ad-10.00A. M.--Com-
petitive Company Drill, and presentation
of flag; 400 r.. M Fencing, bayonet,
setting up and cane drills, in gymnas-
ium; 500 =. M.-Dress Parade.
Friday, June 3rd-- 80 A. M.-Grad-
uation Ceremonies.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
Naval Orders

The following naval orders have been
issued by the Navy Department since
our last issue:
Lieut.. F. II. Delano has been ordered
to hold himself in readiness for orders
to the training-ship Portsmouth.
Passed Assistant Engineer ]. L. Han
mum has been ordered to the training
ship Franklin.
Surgeon r. A. lowering has been de
tached from the Philadelphia on the
2Sth instant and granted two months
leave.
Passed Assistant Surgeon r. Crandall
has been detached from the naval labra-
tory, New York. on the 26th inst and
ordered to the Philadelphia.
Assistant Surgeon Bogert. has been
detached from the coast survey steamer
Blake and ordered to duty at the naval
laboratory, New York.
Assistant Surgeon j, A. Guthrie has
been detached from the naval station,
Port Royal, s. c., and ordered to the
coast survey steamer Blake
Surgeon III. G. Eckstein has been
granted six months leave from the 10th
instant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

Every week now adds to the atfrac-
tions of West Annapolis. As spring
opens the blossoms, the grass. the hees.
the charming aud extensive water
views. ererysking delights the visitor
aud seems TO invite everyone 10 come
within the circle of these charming
surroundings and make home 1T West
Annapolis. 1t is one of the most health
fnl and entirely charming snots in
Maryland. Where can you find al the
advantages OF vicinity to river. rail-
road. cities, good soil, fine water. in
short, everything Fast as y0u haee Il at
West Annapolisl Take it all in all the
like is not to be found and the many
lot sales bear witness to the'facts.
Improvements are in progress at
West Annapolis. The new bridge eon<
Meeting with Melviu's Garden Farms
is nearly completed. The fill-in. at
each end of the bridge rs finished so
that persons can now readily walk
across, and the draw will soon be done.
Take walk out that way, aud see for
yourselves. Everything is now lovely.
West Annapolis heartily commends
itself to all who want cheap. and de.
sirable building lots. Several new
buildings are under contract Train
master Upton is pushing work upon
his new cottage near West Annapolis
station. 1t will be complete and |
model little home. Many very dosira- |
bic locations remain. but inquiries are |
MANY and sales this season will beun-
Melyin's Market Gardens adjacent |
to West Annapolis Just M the 6N for |
this sort of property. The farms are
well laid off, locations good, soil just |
the thing for market gardeners aud |
truck farmers, water good, everything |
convenient and in every re- |
spect desirable. The new bridge brings |
Melvin's Market Gardens right into |
market. Lots of applications are daily /
received and sales are in progress.
Buy your home lot at West Annapolis
and invest in one of Melyin's truck |
farms near by aud you can reduce |
and live with economy and |
in health, comfort and |
Independence. Don't neglect good
advice
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
delegates 20 the city Convention.

The following are the delegates to the
city convention on the Wells tickets to
be voted for tomorrow In the several
wards at the primaries
First Ward David o. Parlett. e. s..
Riley, Louis E. Martin, Chas. G. Field
meyer, John III. Russell
Second Wald--James Fl. Brown. Geo.
Jewell. John M. Boucher, Thomas Him.
elhaber. George Wells.
Third Ward Thomas Basil. John III
Rawlings, Milton +. Colburn. VIM. I'll.
Rullman, Chas. Ziehlke.
The following are the delegates ON the
regular ticket
second Ward Richard H. Green, Jr..
Philip e Porter, w. Martin Brady. Jos.
w. Trautwein. r Eugene Wathen.
Third Ward--C. A. Brady, Chas. II
0berry. Robert Redmond, w. T. Jewell,
Edwin Baldwin.
The primaries viii be held from 8 to
7P.M.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
She Committed Suicide.

Mrs. G. Doe, at Watkins, left this letter
"My husband Forgive me II cause you
any trouble, but suffer so. You do not
know what these long, wakeful, wretch
ed nights are to me, and | am so tired.
darling--the pain will never be better. 1t
Is not easy to take my own life, but ]
have been sick so long. Goodbye, my
husband. love you-your wife" This
is but one of thousands that gives up, IT.
stead Of using DIR. Niles Restorative Ner-
vine and being speedily cured of their
wretchedness. Go to VIM. L. Marcy and
CO.. and get an elegant book and Trial
bottles free
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

The following interesting programme
will be presented by the Workingmen's
Club at the Mission Chapel Prince
Gath, at 8 O'clock
/. Lecture by Rev. j. w. McIlvain.
.. Violin and Either by Misses Stable.
3 Song, by Miss Dollie Thompson
4. Piano Solo, by Miss Matte Conner.
8. Reading, by gentleman.
O Piano and Violin, by Miss Conner
and Mr.. Tolvoki.
z. Quartette of Male Voices
Admission 10 cents. for the benefit of
the Workingmen's Club.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

Several sailors attached to the e. s.
practice-shfp Constellation. we're put un-
der arrest yesterday afternoon for as
sauIting master It arms John Wind who
attempted to prevent them smuggling
whiskey aboard the skip The men had
been out in the city during the day and
returned In an intoxicated condition.
when the Master alarms demonstrated
with them and attempted 10 search them
when they attacked him and heat him.
The disturbance caused the marine guard
of sixteen men, under Sergeant Green.
to be sent aboard. and the sailors were
put under arrest, and viii be court-mar-
tailed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

Grave mistakes are made by physicians
In treating Heart Disease. The rate of
sudden deaths is daily increasing. Hun
drcds become victims of the ignorance
of physicians Ia the treatment of this
disease. One In four persons has q d.
seased heart. Shortnees OF Breath, Pal
pitation aud Fluttering, Irregular Pulse,
Choking Sensation, Asthmatic Breathing
Pain or Tenderness In Side, Shoulder OF
Arm, Weak or Hungry Spells. are symp-
toms of Heart Disease. DIR. Miles, New
Heart Cure Is the only reliable remedy
Thousands testify to its wonderful cures.
Books free. Sold by VIM. L. Marcy and
Co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

We're not waiting for the bats and
moles but for men and women who have
eyes and use them, who have brains and
reasonl There's q new world for them
suffering and sickly as they area new
world created from the brain of skill
full physican-a discovery-the Golden
Medical Discovery"
Years ago DR.. Pierce found out that
the secret of all scrofula. bronchial, throat
and hung trouble lay in the beginning
at least in impure blood and the weak
tone of the system; that the way to cure
these effects was TO remove the cause:
that human nature being the same. the
same results might be looked for in near
ly all cases. So confident was he that the
exceptions were uncommon that he took
the risk of giving the medicine to those
II didn't benefit for nothing. and the
results have proved that he was right.
And .Golden Medical Discovery Is
the remedy for the millionl The only
guaranteed Liver, Blood and Lung rem
edy. Your money back II 1t doesn't help
you.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

The following were the absentees of
the male department of the public school
yesterday. j. G.. RAY, principal: L. Baer,
II. Glow, +. Hall. j. Klakring, A. Nc.
Nemar, b Bollman, J. Brewer. @ Car
roll. w. Churchill, Fl. Miller. e Moors,
j. Small, IL. Colburn. ]. Colburn, f. Ev-
ans. w. Jones, w. Knowles, H. WEIGH,
w. Miller, j. Moors. A. Moss, Il. Porter,
+. Reese, Reese.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

Mrs. Alexander Randall gave q recep-
ton last night in honor Of her son. Daniel
II. Randall, and his bride, who were re-
Gently married in Boston. II was large
" attended by citizens and officers and
ladies Of the Naval Academy. Mrs NC
Twain. Mrs. Chester. Mrs ]. Writ Ran
dali and the Misses Randall assisted
Mrs. Randall In receiving. A caterer
from Baltimore served the refreshments.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
Reduced Rates to Minneapolis by
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Round trip tickets to Minneapolis will
be sold by the Pennsylvania Railroad
from June Let to 9th, good to return un-
I'll the 10th instant at $3.50 The fast
and perfect service of the Pennsylvania,
the standard railroad of America, COM
mends itself TO all desiring to make the
journey to the convention city with COM
fort. Consult agents of the popular route
before purchasing tickets.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

Act on q new principle regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels thr0uh the
nerves. a new discovery DIR. Miles Pills
speedily cure billiousness, bad taste, tor
pid liver, piles, constipation. Unequal
ed for men, women. children. Smallest
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

A grand Musical and Literary Enter
tainmenf and Strawberry Festival win
be given at ST. MARaARET's HALL, on
Wednesday,. Nay 25. at zSO p. NJ. The
musical part of the entertainment will
be given By Prof J. w. Wheatley, mem
her Of the celebrated Walter Hartman
uuartette. An address will be made by
w. Frank Tucker, Esq. and
Others. Admission, adults, % cents;
children under IA. 10 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

A heavy fall Of hail was reported in
the Patapsco river in the vicinity Of
Magothy river yesterday afternoon. The
master of bay vessel said IL fell upon
his decks In large stones and could be
gathered in handfulls. He thought that
4 must have done damage in Anne Arun-
del county, as It came from about the
same direction as the storm Of 3 short
time since. which did great damage to
the truck farms.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20

The Board of Pablo Works has ap-
pointed June Both IS the day on which
to receive applications for appointments
In the oyster navy. The board decided
not TO make any removals except for
cause. until the commissions of the APP
pointees have expired.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
no For ono ouaker Tea Parry

There will be special attraction to-
night. A fine musical and literary en-
tertainment will be given, also imita-
lions on the drum by w. f. Minnick.
The waiter drill which WAS so attractive
will be repeated tonight by special re-
quest. Let everybody try and come
and enjoy rare evenings treat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-20
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

One square. first insertion. eI.00; subse-
luent Insertions. so cents. Specia, rates made
with monthly. quarterly and yearly advertis-
era.
W- Local notices aud political or personal
con uanicanons. Is cents per line; suisse
1uent Insertions. 10 cents per line.
Ordinary marriage announcements. twenty
ave cents: obituary notices will be charged
tor a. ooe-naif the usual rates OF adverus-
Ing.