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The record-union., 1895-01-05
A Curious Oak Tree.

A resident of Augusta (Ga.) has an oak
tree growing upon his place which is not
unlike other trees of that species in gem
eral appearance. Instead of producing
the regulation acorn, however, it is annu-
ally loaded with peculiar formations as
unlike the natural production OF such
trees as one could imagine. AS general
rule the cup of an acorn is as large or
larger than a thimble, covering at least It
halt of the acorn proper, but in this case
the tiny receptacle is not larger than a
pea, and instead of being constructed so
as to hold but single nut or kernel,
contains from three TO five small ones,
the number seeming to vary with the dis
tance from the ground, the cups on the
lower limbs being uniformly filled with
three of the tiny acorns. Boranists of ma
tional repute have pondered over this
sylvan oddity, and old settlers, noted
hunters and woodmen in general, have
visited the wonder and left without even
attempting to name the variety of oak to
which it belongs.
The record-union., 1895-01-05
Anecdotes of Walter Pater.

An amusing-though, we imagine.
apocryphal-story of Mr.. Pater is told by
MIR. Gosse. On one occasion, at schol-
arship examination, Pater had under
taken to look over the English essays.
When the examiners met to compare
marks Pater had none. He explained
with languor, "They did not much i'm
press me-" As something had to be
done, he was asked to endeavor 10 recall
such impressions as he had formed; and
to stimulate his memory the names were
read out in alphabetical order. Pater
shook his head mournfully as each was
pronounced, murmuring dreamily, II
do not recall him. He did not slrike
me-" and SO on. At last the reader came
to the name of Sanctuary, on which Pa
ter's face lit up, and he said: "Y es; re-
member; L liked his name"
Which reminds us OF another story of
Pater, for the truth of which we can
youch. He was calling on a friend who
had recently published book. Thank
you SO much." he said, 'for giving US
that very nice book on -. l ed it
very much. There is such pretty dash
of gold in the paper inside the cover"
AS college tutor, Pater grew more
and more inclined, Mr.. Gosse tells us, to
take an lndulgent view even of Brase-
nose undergraduates. Somebody asked
him year or two ago whether their
horse play did not disturb him. 'Oh,
no." he said, II rather enjoy it, They
are like playful young tigers that have
been fed.'
He could tolerate even bonfires in the
quad. "Ihey lighted up the spire of st.
Mary's so beautifully" he explained
Westminster Gazette.
The record-union., 1895-01-05
BUDD SAYS HE WILL BE GOVERNOR.
Another BombsheII Exploded in the
Democratic Camp.
Alleged New Move on the Part of the
Republican State Central Com
mittee Yesterday.

The Democratic members of the Leg
tslature now in the city were greatly ex-
ercised last night over certain reports re-
ceived from San Francisco relating to
the alleged action there yesterday by
leading Republicans to prevent J. II.
Budd from being inaugurated as Gov
ernor.
Mr.. Budd spent the evening at the Sut-
ter Club, in company with Colnon of the
Stockton Mail, Senator Seawell and
others. including prominent Democrats
of this city. Late at night Senator Sea-
well received the following telegram
from San Francisco, which caused the
futter referred to:
SAN FRANCISCO, January 4, 1895.
Senator j. II. Se1OeJL, Sacramento: The
Republican State Executive Committee
met this afternoon and ignored the Legal
Committee, and decided to present a bill
to prevent the Speaker of the Assembly
from canvassing the returns for Gov
ernor They intend to try and pass the
bill on Monday afternoon. One vote
against it in committee. Inform the Gov
ernor.
WHAT MR.. BUDD SAYS
The above dispatch was shown to Mr..
Budd, and when aske about it, he said:
at is the most Infamous attempt to de-
fraud the people of their votes that was
ever heard OF. 1t is the first time in the
history of our country that az retroactive
law has been specially proposed to place
in the hands of partisans the unseating
of a man already elected.
''If this law can be changed. in the
future any law can likewise be altered by
any political party for like purposes. 1t
strikes at the very foundation of our DO
ltical system, and endangers the stabil-
ity of our Government. 1t is an insult
to the people, and especially an affront to
the legislators, who will undou btedly use
their own judgment, under their oaths,
and treat the matter with the contempt it
deserves.
THAT 1 am elected appears by the re-
turns in the Secretary of States office.
which have by him been certified to Gov
ernor Mark ham. This is the only record
by law to be kept. L shall certainly
qualify next week as Governor, and as
sumo the duties of the office"
The record-union., 1895-01-05
TALKS WITH A MANICURE.
Cold Weather Advice for the Hands
ipS lie Hoi


AS the cold weather approaches women
try to devise means for preventing hands
and lips from chapping. An excellent
remedy to prevent chapping is cold
cream.
The manicure said that it whitens the
skin more than any preparation. 1t has
taken the place of the old-time remedy
mutton suet.
1t should be we'll rubbed into the skin
and gloves-preferably white-slipped
on. The palms of the gloves should be
slit in several places, to allow the air and
prevent cramp of the muscles, and the
finger tips clipped of.
Vaseline should never be allowed to
touch the hands. 1t turns the skin yell
low and leaves stain on the nails that is
hard to clear away.
In winter cold water should be used
sparingly. Its action roughens the skin
unpleasantly. Tepid water with a very
few drops OF household ammonia and a
good lather of CASTLE or borax soap is ad-
visable. If the hands are inclined to
redness, the trouble lies in the way of
circulation. and slight gymnastics will
relieve it.
To remove stains from the skin or nails
use few drops of oxalic acid in water,
making the solution extremely mild.
This should be rubbed under and above
the nails with tiny ash stick, which
comes for the purpose at the cost OF five
cents.
Many women are worried by con-
slant tendency to perspire freely in the
palms, which ruins their gloves. This is
an expensive distemper, for there are
women who spoil new gloves simply in
one wearing.
For this use magnesia. Get it in square
blocks, and rub it thoroughly into the
skin before pulling on the glove. Rigor-
ously adhered to, the effect is entirely
desirable.
There are small diseases of the nails
also to be considered. One is ridges.
These form lengthwise on the nail, quite
spelling the shape. This is due TO weak =
ness, and can be 'amateurly" treated by
constant use of the nail polisher, dipped
in pink enamel powder. for the cause is
due to weakness, and this method
strengthens
Another trouble is an aggravating
splitting of the nail. Just to run it rap
idly through the hair or over piece OF
cloth tends to take the entire edge of
down to the level of the finger. For this
the friction of chamois skin is the most
helpful application.
The record-union., 1895-01-05
Harper's War History.

All who have received portion of the
numbers of 'Harper's History of the
Civil War" at this Office are notified to
call without delay and get the remaining
numbers, as they will be on hand only
for limited period. Until further no.
tice our subscribers can get this valuable
history sent direct to their address from
the publishing house by leaving their
orders at this office. The complete work
comprises twenty-seven numbers, at s
cents each.
The record-union., 1895-01-05

Playwright-Is her playing natural :?
Manager enthusiastically = Natural !!
Why, when she appeared as the dying
mother last night an insurance agent who
has her life insured for $1,000, and who
was in the audience, actually faipted.-
Pearson's Weekly.
The record-union., 1895-01-05
splendid Scenery in New South Wales


Words cannot do justice to the won
drous charm of New South Wales seem
cry, which, in many places, combines
the grandIy romantic with sylvan beauty
in fashion which would delight the eve
OF an artist in search of the picturesque.
In the writings OF visitors who have not
had time to become acquainted with the
real attractions OF the Australian land
scape, we frequently find illusions to the
brown, drled-up appearance of the coun-
try, the absence of herbage, and the want
OF variety in the foliage of the forest; but
there are periods when the same may be
said of English scenery. During con-
siderable part of the year, save on the
great plains of the interior, the grass is as
bright and green as in an English park,
while the rich profusion of native flowers
OF every size and hue testites to the lux
urlant character of the soil. A trip up
the ParamatLa or Lane Cove Rivers, near
Sydney, is suggestive of the appearance
OF the Thames above Richmond, but the
Australian riverside scenery is moro
varied and picturesque.-Au Notes.
SIXTY-Two more biscuit can be made
with pound can of DIR. Prices Baking
POwHar than with anv ut her kind
The record-union., 1895-01-05

McFadden-Faith, and why do yer
charge me % cents fer haircut when
your sign says, "First-class haircut for
10 cents?" French Barber-Ah, but,
monsieur, your hair is not tirst-class!
The record-union., 1895-01-05

PRESIDENT Cleveland's suggestion, of
arbitration of labor disputes gives gem
eral satisfaction. According to the White
House chef he also appreciates the results
OF cooking with DIR. Prices Cream Bak-
ing Powder
The record-union., 1895-01-05

A six-year-ol boy was sitting in a
barber''s chair. ''Well, my little man, y
said the barber, .'how would you like
your hair cut?' "Oh, like papa's with a
little round hole at the top.n
The record-union., 1895-01-05

Watts - By the way, who was the
patron saint of fishermen? Potts-Dun-
no. 1t isn't Ananias, is it?
The record-union., 1895-01-05

Javanese brides during the marriage
ceremony wash the feet of the bride
groom.
The record-union., 1895-01-05

'Do you think love is dream ?'' "As-
suredly not; my last breach of promise
case cost me S10,000."
The record-union., 1895-01-05

At the Clunie Opera-house this after
noon at o'clock, this evening and for
the last time tomorrow night the Hig-
gins Waldron Company will present the
thrilling military drama 1.-THE Russian
Slave" with Mr.. Hosmer and Miss
Waldron in the lead. Mr.. Hosmer has
much improved his method in this play
by toning down his y1gor in the first act.
He is too good an actor to overdo his
work
The record-union., 1895-01-05

was rendered banquet and reception at
the Hotel Vendome by ladies prominent
In social circles. Reserved seats will be
on sale at Cooper's, Seventh and streets,
beginning Monday, January 7th.
The record-union., 1895-01-05

SIXTY-Two more biscuit can be made
with pound can of DIR. PRICES Baking
Powder than with any other kind.
The record-union., 1895-01-05

There IS garments in this lot and probably
alike they being left from regular lines Your
choice of coors navy blue and black Reduced from
SO so and $40.
The record-union., 1895-01-05
At So SO.

Made from good quality alwoo cheyot CLOTH tight fitting
'front.' coat back 3S inches long. stylish jacket Re-
duced from So
The record-union., 1895-01-05
Children's
EiderdoWn Coats

This styles in either black navy blue or tan with
large full Sleeves sc inches long An excellent Jacket
for the price Reduced from S..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29

From q letter written by Rev. ].
Gunderman. of Dimondale. Mich, we
are permitted to make this extrac.: II
have no hesitation In recommending DIR,
Kings New Discovery. Is the results
were almost marvellous in the case of my
wife. While was pastor of the Baptist
Church at Rives Junction, she was
brought down with Pneumonia succeed
Ing La Grippe. Terrible paroxyisms of
coughing would last hours with little
interruption and It seemed as If she
could not survive them. A fried rec
commended Dr. Kings New Discovery;
Il was quick IN Its work ard highly
satisfactory In results Trial bottles
free at Fesdmuyer Bros. Drug store.
Regular size Soc. and 81 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
Death Of John johnson.

Mr.. Jno. Johnson, a well-known plumb
er of this city, died at his residence on
Main street, Sunday morning. Last
fall, while attempting to signal train
on the Short Line Railroad, just across
the Severn, he stood too near the track
and was struck by the bumper of the
engine, and had several ribs broken and
was otherwise internally injured. He
was, before the accident, one of the most
powerful men in the community, his
physical strength being almost immeas-
urable. He was taken to the Maryland
University Hospital, where he remained
about ten days, then got up against the
protests of the attending physician and
walked to the depot, and took the train
for Annapolis. He was shortly after
wards confined to his bed, but insisted
upon going out, and was taken III again
and went to bed and continued to grow
worse up to the time of his death. He
was an Industrious, hard working man
and good plumber. His funeral took
place this afternoon, the Rev. Father
Cook, of st. Mary's Church, conducting
the funeral service. The pall-bearerB
were: Horace Bright. James johnson,
Harry Wayson, Daniel Burtis, Washing
ton White and William Holidayoke. In
terment in the City Cemetery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
The Next Attraction.

For novelties in the amusement line
and especially in farce comedy, Mr.. p.
ID. Fisher 5 company of clever comedians
leads them all in that rafting fun-pro-
ducing comedy, "a Cold Day." The
piece has been rewritten and made an
up-to-date comedy. All the latest songs.
dances and specialties from the latest
comic opera burIesques and comedies are
introduced, making it one of the fun
niest comedies on the road. Wait for g A
Cold Day." 1t will he at the Opera
House on Thursday night. The man
agement takes great pleasure in recon-
mending the above company to their pa
irons as first-class in every respect.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29

Picked UP Here and There by Our UbIqui-
tous Reporters.

Picked Up Here and There by Our Ubiqui-
tous fseporters.
1t is unlawful to sell oysters after
tomorrow
-Nervum cures nervousness. 25 cts.
box at w. III. RULLMAN's Pharmacy.
State Secretary Frank w. Lang, of
the Y. M. q. A. is in Annapolis helping
to canvass for the Association.
The 9th and 2Sth will bring change
to warmer, with much tendency to
storminess and general shows, said Ira
Hicks.
-Nervum cures ssleeplessness. 25 cts.
a box at FELDMEYER Bros. Pharmacy.
The international Typographical
Union promptly paid the burial benefit
ON account of the death of the late Geo.
Hubbard, of A. L. u. No. ia.
The French contract for Maryland
tobacco will be given out on the 10th of
May, one month earlier than usual; it
will call for $4,000 hogsheads. A fair
market is now opening for good, bright
tobacco.
-Nervum cures the liquor, morphine
and tobacco habits. % cts. a box at
GILBERT u MUsTERMAN'S Pharmacy.
The naphtha launch Rita, of Balti-
more arrived at Annapolis, Saturday
from Baltimore. after u pleasant trip,
having ON board III. r. Maythom, the
owner, and William III. Hodges. of Bal
timofe.
Mr.. Alfred Meyett has curiosity
in chicken which was Matched with
four legs and wings, and three eyes. 1t
lived five minutes and belonged to the
Leghorn family.
The City Drug Store is the place for
Soda and Mineral waters. Feldmeyer
Bros.
-Nervum is a guaranteed cure for
insomnia, nervousness, liquor, morphine
and tobacco habit. If you want to eat
well, sleep well and be well, use Ner-
vine. 25 cts. box at e. MUNRoE's
Pharmacy.
Wall Paper i-Have you seen the hand
some Wall Paper at the new stole 5S
Maryland Avenue. Norwood q Tier.
KIDNEY AND BLADDER.-Dr. Hum
phreys' Specifics No. % and 80 cure
Kidney and Bladder troubles. Price
25 cents each; at yomdll seist
Go to Feldmeyer Bros. for a glass
of Iithia W ater
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
CIRCUIT COURT.


Expert Accountants Rogers at work-Com-
missioner Phelps Statement.
The Circuit Court met this morning
with Associate judges Revell and
Jones on the bench, States Attorney
CAN'T, prosecuting, Sheriff Linthicum,
and Clerk j. e. BanIon and deputy
Clerk Of the Court Woodward, present.
The case of State VS.. Cant s. Brock
for gambling, was on trial, the jury be-
ing out at close of our report.
The case of State VS.. Frederick How
ard, for embezzlement OF fund of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
on trial.
Expert accountant William f. Rogers
is busily engaged in examining the books
OF the school examiner, Clerk of the
Court and county commissioners. The
grand jury has adjourned until the ex-
animation is completed at which time
they will reassemble and make report.
COMMISSIONER PHELPS EXPLAINS.
Mr.. R. III. Phelps, County Commits
sioner, said concerning the Investigation
of expenditures for buggy hire: "One of
the county commissioners lives in the
extreme end of the county and some
times has to go distance of sixty miles
to another part. In fourteen months
the buggy hire for him has not exceeded
five dollars, and that for emergency.
For myself, have never charged any
thing for buggy hire because have not
needed one 1t was / who suggested to
a member of the grand jury that they
examine our books. He said there were
none of the grand jurors competent TO
make the examination. Then suggest
ed the employment of an expert. The
present commissioners are the first that
have published in detail the disposition
of the contingent fund. The public have
access to our books at all tim es.
f. r. Hopkins has been acquitted of
giving cider to A. G. Britton, of East
port. Mr.. Britt0n was rendered int0xi-
Gated by too free indulgence In hard
cider.
The examination ordered by the grand
jury has caused much comment, and
any number of rumors are in circulation.
Some persons think it is done for the
purpose of injuring the political aspir-
ants for Office.
1t is claimed that Mr.. Bannon s books
will be fouri correct and that balance
is due him on salary as school examiner.
No money, it is said, ever comes to the
school board except by draft from the
State and the county, and no money is
ever paid out Of the treasury Of the board
except by check.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
Joseph Haworth.

Joseph Haworth's series of perform
ances this week at Harris's Academy of
Music, in Baltimore, possesses especial
interest from the fact that since his last
visit to Baltimore the young actor has
branched out solely as an interpreter If
Shakespearean and standard roles. Crit
les everywhere have been praising his
artistic methods, his engaging personals
ty, his subtitle fire and passion and his
poetic interpretations Mr.. Haworth's
repertory next week will include sThe
Bells" on Monday, Thursday and Satur-
day matinee, "Richelleun Tuesday night
nesday night and "Richard III" Friday
night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29

The rain Saturday prevented several
games of baseball In Annapolis. The
Naval Cadets were scheduled to play the
Dickinson College nine. but the inclem-
ency of the weather prevented. The
visitors arrived here in the morning and
registered as follows Gilroy, Bowman,
Williams, McNeal, Goodall, Campbell,
DAVIS, Shearer and Price.
The game between the Annapolis Base
Ball Club and the Clintons, of Baltl-
more, was cancelled on account of the
inability Of several Of the team to leave
the city. The game was to have been
played at Clifton Park, near Baltimore.
The Clinton nine viii play st. John 3
College in Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
NEWS IN THE STATE.
Condensed from Our Daily and Weekly i
changes.


Condensed from Our Daily and Weekly Ex-
changes.
A brass band will be organized in
Frederick City.
Baltimore county commissioners have
loaned the gallows on which Jacob Hen
son will be hung at Ellicott City on 7
of June.
Frederick City officials are charged
with discrimination in collecting water
rents. A large number of persons are
said to receive water free,
The Thirty-seventh Biennial Conven-
tion of the General Synod of the Luth-
eran Church of the United States of
Amer ca will meet in st. Johns Lutheran
Church, Hagcrstown, June 5, and will
continue about eight days. There will
be $50 delegates, including many distin-
guished persons, present.
Lawyers Hoffman and Hamilton, of
Hagerstown, haye petitioned the court
for an inquisition restraining Rev. Mr..
Walton of that city from publishing the
names of signers to olicuor license appli-
cations.
James Valentine was sentenced to q
years in the peuitentary for feloniously
assaultinga fourteen year old girl in the
Cumberland city hall.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
PRICE ONE CENT
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Ensign Madison Loses N Leg by an Acci
dent ON the Cruiser olympia

dent on the Cruiser Olympia.
Word was received here this morning
from Commander Sturdy, OF the Cruiser
Olympia, of what may probably prove
fatal accident to Ensign George M.
Madison, s0n-in-law of eX-Lieut. w. Il.
Clason, of this city. A dispatch dated
San Francisco, April IS, says
"There Was an accideat ON board the
cruiser Olympia that may cost Ensign
George M. Madison his life, as it has al
ready cost him his right leg.
"The cruiser was coming TO anchor,
when the chain became unshackled ran
out swiftly; the chain kinkled and a big
bit of it struck him on the right leg,
shattering aud mangling it so that it
hung by only few shreds of muscle
and flesh.
The surgeon on board amputated the
limb below the knee. 1t is not known
whether the wound is fatal"
Ensign Allison is from North Caro-
lima, was appointed to the Naval
Academy in 1883, and is twenty-fourth
in rank.
In addition to the above, Mr.. Clayson
received dispatch from Commander
Sturdy, of the cruiser "Olympia," stat
ing that Mr.. Madison s leg was crushed
above the ankle, which necessitated am
putation below the knee, and that he
was resting comfortable. MIR. Matti-
son was married to Miss Clayson about
a year ago, who is now in Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29

Sergeant Russell and Patrolman Hart
love of the Southwestern police station,
Baltimore, completed clever piece OF
police work Saturday by arrcsting VIM.
Matthews and John Smith, colored, i'm
plicated in the attack on George Pinck-
ney in Annapolis last January. Three
c0lored men attacked Mr.. Pinckney
with clubs while he was on his way home.
The men were recognized as VIM. Bright
ley, John Smith and VIM. Matthews.
Last Monday Sergeant Russell and Pa
trolman Hartlove arrested Brightley,
and he was handed over to the Anne
Arundel county authorities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-04-29
In HONOR OF captaIn brown.

Adjutant-General Douglas Saturday
issued the following general orders ON
the death of Captain Brown:
The death of Captain Robert L. Brown
OF Company Z, Fifth Regiment, Mary
land National Guard, is hereby anncunc-
ed to the troops of the state.
When the Oldest captain of the Mary
land Line thus resigns his command and
puts up his sword forever, it is gratifi-
cation to remember that he returned to
the state fourfold the honor she had done
him in his commission, and laid aside a
sword which year after year of faithful
service only made the brighter, and
which could suffer no unworthy stain in
his keeping. The call to duty never
found him missing; his pert. ,rmance of
it never justified criticism. Let his
soldierly example stir the troops who
knew him long after the musketry over
his grave has ceased firing.
This order will be read to the Mary
land National Guard, the Fifth Regi-
ment Veteran Corps and the Maryland
Naval Reserve.