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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

The husks upon which tsse Prodigal
Son fed, are not, as the reader ii apt to
imagine, the huslrs of maize that il, Of
Indian corn. They are the fruit or the
Kharub tree, and arc from stheir shape
called IN the Greek little hosns. From
the popular notion that thee were the
food 81 John the Baptist the3 are called
st. Johns bread. DR.. Thompson de-
scribes them ii 'flcshy podss somewhat
like those Of the honey LOCUS tree, from
six to ten inches long and 0ne broad,
lined inside With gaIatinous substance,
not wholly unpleasant To the; taste when
thoroughly ripe. have seea large or
chards Of the Kharub In Cypress. where
it is still the food which the swine do eat. Z
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

R4MMazM.ssm4. $50 ssz~zNHsM M2...~..sm&M@& -
Neesks @sE3ss Azis ssnIaaSu a. Sassfsss s.
universal AsapnKxannes
During tie uast year over ]. 000 100 acres
have haen enfaFed il Southern Dakota and
100 p0akoElIces established: tho daily nopspa-
per1 have increased from forty three fo sixty
fIsree. and weekiies from 10 to 243: nmiaras
ton is pouring il nc 4 rapid rate: nation Il
heinz born ri 4 dav: md short time only
cnA clapse before two G. three large States
win grow out of this land 81 the DakoEas
The Rev Stewart sheldon, Of Aankton.
Superintendent ii Home Missions for South
eET Dakota, gentleman who has lived IL tie
Territory FOR the past sixteen years, hastrnv-
eIed over Il many times and u fully compe
tent to give ) Trustworthy opinion. = very en-
fhusiasfic over Dakota6 prospects NLook at
the area 81 the State. ~ exclaims, 10y, 90
square miles Enoagh 20 make over three
New highlands: 70 make twenty eight Con-
necffcnfs: 10 held oil the inhabitants of the
world. with only sixteen and q fraction 10 the
acre: to put bell around the globe six miles
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

WAS TRouRLED with Chronic Catarrh and
gathering in my head, was very deaf at times,
and discharges from my ears, and was unable
to breath through my nose. Before the second
BIZ tile of Ely's Cream Balm was exhausted
was cured, and to-day enjoy sound health. -
j. CoRnTN, S23 Chestnut ST.. Field Manager,
Philadelphia Pub. House, Pa. See adv't.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

YAEKT0N, DAKOTA, September 26, 1884.
TO aUhODs IL may concern.
This Is TO certify that have used Warmers
SAFE CURE and SAFE Pills more or less for q
year past and find them to be most excellent
remedies They seem to do the work when
other medicines fail Ihave reason e. believe
that they have saved my life, and it gives me
pleasure to commend them to others. For
liver complaint, general debility and consti-
patton, they have been a specific in my own
case as they have been to others TO whom
have recommended them. IL gives me pleas
IRE to add my testimony to the many already
given, in the hope that others afflicted as
have been, may experience like benefit.
REV. STEWART SHELDON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Endorsement from such source Is but an
other proof of intrinsic merit, and we give
this to our readers solely for the good they
worth, and unqualifiedly endorsing the rever-
end gentleman, and the work in which he III
engaged.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Young and middle-aged Inen safering from
nervous debility, premature old q e, loss OF
memory and kindred SYMPHONIC. should send
three letter stamps for large Illustrated trea-
tise suggesting sure means Of ctsre Worlds
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

The editor who was told that his editorials
were as clear as mud, replied, ssWell,
believe that covers the ground
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09
DO You Wanr q my . Dogs

Send Tor Dog Buyers Guide, IU0 pages, en-
cravings of all breeds, colored plate prices Of
dogs and where to buy them. Mailed for lie.
Associated Fanciers, 237 $. 9th St., PhiIa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

For diarrhra. cholera Fnorttss, dysentery
and bloody-flux. collie or cramps In stomach
use Or. Pierce's Compound Extract OF Smart
Weed. Specific, also, for breaking up colds
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

To la constantly happy a rsaan must DO
good himself, and be constantly occupied in
doing good to others.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

The civil service reform rules do not apply
to Thanksgiving turkes 3. Thesr heads have
got to come off no matter who lis elected.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Scratching another PERSONS repntat OF
does not smooth or polish our Own.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

An Improvement In Uprighss Pianos has
l,een introduced by tho Mason 81 Hamlin Com
pany, long famous as organ naEers, which i
regarded az very important, aiding to the
beauty of tone OF this instrument and render
ing il much moro durable boston Journal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

If y0u are failing; broken, workout and ner.
vous. use Wells Health Renowtsr. u I'll. DrQts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

No woman can live without some shara OF
physical suffering; but many accept as ilr
evitable great amount Of pain which can be
avoided. Lydia Il. Pinkhamss Vegetable
Compound was invented by onF who under,
stood its need, and had tho rare still TO pro.
vide simple, yet admirably effective remedy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Iivers, On Ahe seashore, by CaswSll. Hazard Il
Co, n Y. Absolutely pure and sweet Patients
who have once taken Il prefer il SO all others.
Physicians declare il superior % all other oils.
CHArrED HANDS, face, pfmpiea and rough
skin cured By using Juniper Tar ssoap. made by
Casweu. Hazard Il Co, New Ydrt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Do you recoIlect anything tkat Is good 70,
q week back2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Strike the bosom Of old mother earth.
And from her veins unseen
There flows an oil Of untold worth
When made into Carboline.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

tits panefuI to contemplate that the gIaziel
does good deal OF light work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

aWells Health Remover restores health and
vigor, cures dyspepsia. sexual debility. 81.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

AS the twiQ is bent, the tree II inclined:
as the switch ID bent, the youth will mind
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

Cures collie cramps, diarrhoaa externally for
for aches, pains, sprains. Man or beast 20 o..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

II crying babies had any sense, they would
never take their mothers to masinees.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

The most interesting cereal stories have
their balance in the ledger.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-09

A striking peculiarity---the clock.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
WEST WASHINGTON.

The streets OF West Washington this morn
Ing presented q livelier appearance than they
have for many day. Many fiage were flying,
the several boat clubs having run up their
respective colors. AT the end OF the street
railway a line of 'bueses conveyed hundreds
10 Arlington. Every thing Ia tho way OF vehi.
Giles were pressed into service for the occasion.
The crowds that came out In the cars were
immense, but the wagons, stages and car.
riages awaiting them were sufficient to convey
them to the cemetery. As In other parts OF the
city little business was done.
what promises to be a very serious affair
took place yesterday morning. Noah Eastern,
aged o. and John Baker, aged ii, both colored
boys, became involved In a quarrel yesterday
about IL 80 o'clock, when the former stabbed
the latter nngrily with eharp.pointed eraser
in no left breast. The skin was badly cut and
the fiesh protruded. DR.. Yarnell dressed the
boys wounds and Eastern was arrested. Col
lateral, s25 In amount, was deposited for his
appearance at the Police Court on Monday.
The nature of the wound is such that the ex-
tent OF It's danger cannot be predicted.
Tho canal.boat Elias Whiting arrived this
morning with 1900 bushels OF wheat, which
sold at S1.08.
The Young Nationals OF West Washington
played the fourth nine OF the 'small boys" at
The University yesterday afternoon and were
defeated by a score OF % to 20.
The nine from Trinity School, West Wash.
ipgtop, played the st. Johns College nine yes,s
tefday afternoon on the old National groundG
out Fourteenth street, and were defeated ~
score OF ID 10 IL. ~
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

BFLLEVILLE, Lila May 30-wllllam Brown
the negro who murdered Lqylgue, tho ped,
dler, was hanged hero at 1880 o'clock this
morning. He met his fate with fortitude.
There were present at the execution only re-
porters from 81. Louis, the shorifr and officials
and twelve citizens, who comprised the Jury
that convicted Brown, Brown spent the whole
OF Yesterday with his wife, who 10 In jail for
completely In his crime. The prisoner was
strRngled with the same rope that put an end
TO Phil Mathews, tho murderer of Aunle Oyer.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
To the Chicago Republican C9hven
ton vi" the Pennsyiv"n. Rail
a

Round.,rlp tickets to the NatiaJal Republi-
can Convention Will BIO sold by Tie Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad for S21.50 from bgfh Washington
and Baltimore. ~
Tickets Will be sold Maybe to June In
elusive, good for continuous trip going on or
before June D. DelegateaAnd visitors can use
the Pittsburgh, Fort Watne & Chicago Rail-
road or the Pittsburgh, i cincinnati 4 81. Louis
Railroad via ColumbuBand Logansport.
The PeDnsylvanw Railroad has four
through trains to 0pdcago, one the limited OK
press, making th9fun Ia twenty.four hours,
ON which the exGifsion tickets Will not be re-
ceived for passage.
0;4O a. M, fast line, daily except Saturday,
arriving In chicago via Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne
and ChcagosRailroad at q ;d5 p. M, and O ;55
y. M, VIA columbus and Logansport. Next
day Top. H., Pacific express daily arriving In
Chicago IA Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chica.
60 RailIyBad, 7 $50 a. IN. second day.
Pullgfan sleeping cars Altoona TO Chicago on
fast Nc md Washington TO Chicago on Pacific
iRo scenery along the line at this season Is
bdutliul and adds greatly to the pleasure OF
ING tTip.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
Grant a wards Coal Mines shut
nnvyn.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, May 30.-Tho Belmont
coal mines in Jackson County, Ala, owned
principally by Grant Il Ward, have shut down
In consequence OF that hrms failure. Sew
feral hundred men are thrown out OF work. Tho
mines were sold TO the Grants by General John
r. Gordon, of Georgia,
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
Pittsburgh Mills shutting Down.

PITTSBURGH, May Gothic Tenth and SIX.
teenlh street mills OF olive Bros. have shut
down for an indefinite period. The mills have
only been running three days a week for the
last two months, Lack OF orders Is the cause.
About 900 men are thus thrown out OF en-.
ployment.
Chess, Cook Il Co, closed tho pudding do.
pariment In their rolling yesterday. How
long tho shut down will continue depends
upon the number OF orders received. About
500 men are thus thrown out OF employment.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
TEN TO ONE.
That's the Way the Washington
B0ys Got Away with the Column bus
EInIs

club To. day.
over 1000 people witnessed the game OF
ball between tho Washington and Columbus
mines on tho Athletic grounds this morning.
The home nine, which was composed OF the
following players, appeared in excellent con.
dition; Fennelly, Humphrles, Hawkes., Prince,
Morgan, Trumbull, Gladmon, Jewell and
Hamill.
Tennelly, for tho Washington nine, went to
the bat 1rst and made u run. Humphries,
Hawkes., Pierce and Trumbull did likewise,
making in all Ave runs In the first inning.
Brown, for the visitors, distinguished himself
by making clean home run, but his club was
put cut In one, two, three order IN that inning,
rs well as the succeeding eight. The home
club scored Ave more runs, making 10 In all,
II score at the end OF the game standing 10
10 In favor OF the washingtons.
Tine following is tho score by innings
2 3 4 8 @ z s .
wosbipgi on...5 o o OIL o o 4 O-1O
Columbue..,.. 1 o o o 90 o o. 1
Games Elsewhere.
PITTsDuRG, Pa, May 30.-Allegneny, 8;
Toledo, q.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3O.--Athlotlc, 2; Louis.
Wilt, z.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
A Very Pyoper answer.

Annie Louise Cary (now Mrs. Raymond) was
once asked to sing for the benefit or crema-
tory scheme In Pittsburgh, and as an induce.
tho free cremation OF her remainsl ~ should
as soon think OF buying my own conn.," said
che, declining the offer.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
MatrimoniaIIy Inclined.

VIM. W. Brewton and Emma A. Duvall.
Edward j. Wall, Of this city,an Nellie Pratt
OF Canaseirage, N. Y.
Leopold stern and Elizabeth V. ssmlert, both
OF Baltimore, Md.
VIM. II. Burrell and Maria l.. Young, both
Fredericksburg, Va.
Franklin Elliott and Sarah Payne.
i. A. Crupper and Sarah L. Beall. ,sspss1~'
Charley Bogus and Maria BlaxstoAsgF
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

II is stated In the C0ngregationdLlst OF Boston
that tho Rev. W. H. Davis, DR.. j. p. Newman's
predecessor, will soon arrive home from
Europe, and that his coming may throw light
On disputed point or Two. If his coming
doesn't throw 3,000candle light on about
still remain unsettled.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
EXCURSIONS BY WATER.
Very busy Scenes at the Wharves
To-Day.


The wharves were the scene Of the usual
holiday bus,le ana excitement. At an early
hour the crowds began TO gather, prepared with
lunch baskets, ice cream freezers and blanket
shawls TO encounter any kind OF weather.
The Cocoran was decked in holiday attire, and
the flags OF oil nations 1oated from the
shroude.
The revenue.cutter had on board large
party OF Government officials, who were bent
on O day OF placid enjoyment.
The steamer Moseley arrived at an carly
hour, and at $3.50 o'clock departed for ely
mont with about 900 excursionists on board.
1t returned later, and took down another large
crowd.
The Corcoran left for Mount Vernon at 10
o'clock promptly with over 500 on board.
Quite number were left on the wharf.
The water was smooth and very slight
breeze hardly disturbed Its surface. The ferry
boats took down to Alexandria considerable
numbers.
The Arsenal grounds were the destination of
some who thought they could bravo the chilly
air until the eun's rays became warmer.
sembled somewhat the traditional condition OF
the roads leading to The English Derby on the
day OF the great race. Vehicles OF all sorts
clRtered down the street over the stone pave
ment, while the cars were 1ammed, crammed
full. Little business was done In South Wash.
ingtop. The store doors remained invltipGlgt
open, but there were few who venturea tnstde.
Massage ana sweaipa Movement
.2s4se:
Professor HarDSfg Nissen, No. 522 Tenth
street nQxfeWest. The best treatment for
sSdiseases, and for fractures, sprains,
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

The B. d o. will run special trains at l2:l0,2 $50
and $3.50 D. M, and return trains will be in walt
ing at the termination Of the races, Round-trip
tickets, 10 cents.
First race will tie called at $50.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

HANDSOME NED WELSH, who is
Judge OF horsenesh as well as pretty women,
returned from the races yesterday, his
pockets laden with the 'doolicks. Ned 10 u
good fellow and his many friends Will be glad
10 hear OF his good luck.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
To Ger IA Fine OutGt.

At X: Kneessis popular estaAlfshment, 1925
Seventh street, next door tQA}6dFellows Hall,
covers, knee blankeiae88d harness OF every
description can Rqfonnd. The quality OF the
stock Is onlhssdrpassoa by the remarkably
petliiaHl
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
The Easton aforementioned

NEWARK, N, j., May 30.-Mlss Lewis, OF
Easton, and the mulatto, Goode, with whom
she eloped, were arrested here last night
They claimed 10 be married, but Goodo was
locked up on the charge OF abduction, and the
Girl who wept bitterly ON parting with her
dusky lover, Will be sent back TO her parents.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
DECORATIoN DAY AT IVY CITY
- COURSE.
TWO OTHER RACES;

2;2a Class--wili Benham, Almonarch, Walnut
and Novelty.
2.i7 Class Edwin Thorne, Sleepy Joe and Tony
Newell.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
R, F, HARVEY, UNDERWRITERS,

cal SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
The public is respectfully notified that am no
longer at 9a2 st., but s2i Seventh street n. W,
Make no miAtAke. II ", HARVEY,
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
AUCTION SALES,
by DUNCxNsON Sn0s. >N''NN>>N
SALE OF REAL ESTATE NOTES,

by DUNCANSON BROS.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE NOTES,
BY virtue of collateral note dated March TO-
A. d. 1881, to my order, shall sell at public nuc.
tiou on MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1881, at $3.50 o'clock
y. M, at the ONCE OF Duncanson Bros, auction
GERS corner 9th and ID ats. n, W., two certain
promissory notes secured by deed of trust, VIZ.
at 10 per cent. from February s. 1882, drawn by
Baldwin H. 6ydnor, and one for il7s, dated Au-
gust 3, 1881, with Interest at 10 per cent. from
February 8, 1882, drawn by l.. w. Sydnor.
Full particulars can be had Of Brainard II.
warner. my29-3t
CHANCERY SALE OF VACANT LOTS
FANDg SIS. NORTH, AND ON EIGHTH
STREET WEST, BETWEEN s AND STS.
NORTH.
Under decree of the Supreme Court Of the Dis.
trict OF Columbia In equity cause No. $3.50 (Gray
vs.. McIntire) we win sell at auction on Satur.
day. June z, 1854, Mt 1870 o'clock y. M, In -.
front of the premises, lot No. SO, In Sher- Ni11
mans subdivision Of lots In square 10, and 49,
on rnnic day at o'clock y. M, lot 90 in Shreve =
snbdivision of lots and 4, in square Az. ali in
Washington city, ID. q.
Terms: One.ihird cash, residue nj 0 and II
months with Interest, or all cash II desired. A
reasonable deposit required and conveyanclng At
JOB BARNARD, Trustee,
- . 4l2 bth st. N. W.
W. ]. NEWTON, Trustee,
DUNCANsoN BROS, Auctioneers.
my27.eOd
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

DAISY MORAY, alias George McCurdy,
a colored boy about 10 years old, who had been
given home at the quarters OF Major Throck-
morton at the Washington Barracks some time
ago, was before Judge Smell this morning,
charged with stealing agold pencil, 4.erystal
bottle and pair OF shoeB from hiaEonefactor.
He was sentenced to gAe iQrIzsSts days.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
ADDIBoN DAY,

PRACTICAL UNDERTAKEN AND GARNET
MAKER.
Ready made Cofins, Baskets and Shrouds, No
8OI az st., corner Of o 8. W. Branch Store, Gal
Mass. ave. n. W. Orders promptly executed A.
reasonable rates. MI
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
Decoration nay EIsowIlere.
shirts, ColIars,altd Guns Done Up,

Dispatches from Richmond, Va, CinclnuaLl,e
81. Louis and other cities announce tbnaPbto.
pirate celebration of DecorailaalDaT.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
EnR lighthouses.

NOR RENT-JUNE 10, &sToRY BRIoKi lC
menis. No, 937 II. T. ave. 80. my2L-sl
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

Butler, Firm AnE rit" streets,
exchanges neYsgss0veE feirigerators, gas,
gasoline .apaeon stoves for old ones or
house. tsafifehing goods.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
UHDERTAKERS.

JOSEPEI O. LEE.
Formerly of Henry Lees Sons,
UNDERTAKEN.
New and COmmodious wareroom, No 80 Penn,
n nn mnrIhmnst. Resldence ON premises. fel u
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
ron EXCHANGE.

yXyANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones At Buffers stove Exchange,
Sor. 9th and X smoky chimney ouIea 1t no
s gawI stoVsa eAohAHSeu 'O' A' R7
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

oAplYEr.sIzE pAdSBs tapns, only $3.50 per
dozen. Chesses'H 4 EpSy, d26 seventh ST. n. "
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
L0SY AHp FOUND.

Y osT-oN THE 2srH INST, a GOLD
4 IGleeve.hutton. mark ed -, l., or The finder
will be suitably rewarded by leaving II NJ the
Evening Critic ofce. my293te
4 OST-LARGE BLACK NEWFoUNDLAND
4 dog Leo III found return to s, j. 0ass,
City Hall, or TN ST. and Whitney avenue, and re-
ceiv G reward. my2s-3tf
n OST-,A SKULL HEAD, WITH PIN, FOR
i necktie, containing two sets; valuable as a
relic 10 The owner Liberal reward given by re-
turning the same TO Charles Posninsky, Al 7th At
n W., or at The American House. my27.3s
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
Had One Hand Nc the YOUNG Eel
lows Throat.

The young man backed quickly ana Williams
followed him up with one hand stretched out
young man had gone back % or 80 feet
before he began nring. After the first shot tho
woman said, "oh, am shot" He did not soc
airy ono interfere with the two mon flghtlng
except The young white man, who was trying
TO part Them. He did not seem TO take any
porucnlnr aim, but fired right away. He was
eAelled AZ mo time and seemed TO DO flight
tnod, lie knew Dennis Williams, aud people
spoke OF him ms quarresome man.
on cross'eXamlnatlon the witness said that
DO was hod'carrler and spent most of hl5
time In Baltimore. His family lived here. Al
the time the men clinched Dennis Williams
was nowhere around there. The witness saw
Williams coming up street with one woman
awaik back OF the hospital. He did not re.
member going 10 any ones house, and did not
know whether II was muddy or not.
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30
BOARDING.

MONTGOMERY HOUSE, I'd AND HIGH
WI sts., West Neutrality-suspicious. by the day,
week or month. Rooms to rent. Street-cars pass
the house. Terms reasonable. my2imf
The Evening critic., 1884-05-30

william H. Dom was called after the court
reconvened and testified that he was I'm tho
neighborhood when the shooting occurred. Ho
saw the scunling and Langston trying to part
the men. colored woman como and seized
LaDgston in the neck. He told her TO go away
as he wanted TO part tho men. At that time
the colored man ran up and said to Langston
that N no hit the woman
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-07-18


need not think it necessary to say,
except for the matter of figures, that
Venice is built on seventy-two small
islands, in size from an acre upward,
formerly soft, muddy deposits through
which the rising tide languidly flowed
that it had its origin in the fear of Attila
and his Northern barbarians, which
drove thousands from the mainland to
take shelter in this desolate swamp that
The city transacts its more important
commerce almost entirely on the water,
having no wheeled vehicles whatever,
and no streets for horses, and no horses,
except three that are kept in the muse
um for the children to see Us a curiosi-
ty; that the seventy-two original islands
are now intersected by lat canals, which
are crossed by BOG bridges reached by
steps on either side; that the "streets,"
80 called, which cross these bridges and
are traversed by foot passengers, are
only four to eight feet wide, squirming
everywhere between the houses, and in
three or four places, where there is con-
slant and much passing, narrowing to q
loot and half, actually excluding stout
persons from the use OF the thorough
,are.
The gondolas are used for the travel Of
The few-thatis, Of those who have some
money to spend for luxuries-the mar
row streets are used by the many. Most
Of the traffic is carried ON in the streets.
There are no hand-carts, no dog-carts,
no wheelbarrows. nothing on wheels.
Everything is carried on the head OF
shoulders Or in the hand. I saw man
bearing quarter of lamb on his naked
head-for our breakfast very likely.
Fresh water is received from two
sources-a little from twenty-six arte
sian wells, but the most from the coun
try, from which it is brought and KEEP
in tanks. 1t is free to the public only
from 8 to 10 and to 8 each day, ant
sold the rest Of the time, and between
these hours young women may be seeI
hurrying to and from these reservoirs
with metallic Jokes across their should
ers three feet long, and two-gallon cop
per buckets borne thereon, in which
| the water is carried.
There is only one newspaper in Venice
and one crier of papers in the streets
and this vendor makes q noise between
yelp and bray--a sad but desperat
noise, as if his epiRlottis had been strucl
by lightning and he was about to ex
pire in mortal agony William a
Gfofat