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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-01

and already the shoals and quicksands
n;linO high around her. It was hard
lad Nrs- Howard been avulgar woman
she would have seized her youngest
and shaken her we'll; but being thor
oughbred, /" she complained to her pillow:
1.-THE sooner we leave now the better,
she moaned. piteously. Neil Manning
will never propose to a hoyden-l girl
who thrashes reptiles, then, horfofss
kisses themw
Happily Jessie was in ignorance of this
cruising on the high seas In search OF
matrimonial prize crews, or she would
have hacked her trunk and taken refuge
in the next town. Being in ignorance, she
had thoroughly good time, and though
Neil very prince among men.
It was a tortuous path along that river
bank, bestrung with ropes OF troplc
bloom, and choired with the love-notes
of gay, feathered, wood birds.
But, pretty and attractive as 1t seemed,
it was not place for a girl to wander
unattended.
Hideous alligators lurked under those
sluggish depths, or summed themselves
on the flower pattered slopes.
But Jessie forgot all about the danger
as she basked In the warm. sweet sun
shine. Fred was with her when she
started, but, boy-like, he deserted In
quest of persimmons.
'sStand still, Jessie! Don't move, for
Heavens sake!"
Manning's unerring aim told deep In
the brain of the huge alligator who was
moving slowly but surely toward her.
1t turned over heavily with shutting
sound, an angry grating of its murder
Gus jaws, and expired.
Jessie had stood looking at it spell
bound, expecting each moment that the
monster would make a spring.
When sh heard Neils voice, the glad
little sob she gave sent an answering
thrill through the mans heart.
''Jessiel' he cried, and, throwing
down his gun, held out his arms.
Without word she went into them,
and sobbed out her terror on his breast.
'sJessie," he said again, whisperingly,
'look up" And then his lips met hers
in one long, contented kiss.
IF you hadn't been here. Neil, he
would have devoured me. Oh! ohr'
in little fitful gasps.
IL really seemed as III jessie aeyWaru,
was destined to be devoured that after
noon, though in quite another fashion.
Young Ouray, from the safe recesses
oil heavily -fruited persimmon, muttered,
wrathfully:
''He has killed the gator and kissed
JESSIE but if he tries any of his games
over me, he'll see! Blisters! what a
waste!''
That night Mrs. Hayward, for the first
time since she started on her ''free
lance" expeditions, slept the sleep of the
righteous without bromide or valer-
ian.
That opportune alligator" she con-
fided, between little cat-naps, TO some
intangible dream phantom, ''ten feet
in length-a hog in its stomach Fear
full! 1t might have been Jessie In that
case Neil would have been total loss ="
Then, in tone of magisterial reproof to
the dream goblin; Never made deroga-
tory remarks about alligators in my
presence, for sometimes they become an
gels in disguise!''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-01
A Lions RI.

The familiar remarl w
diaagree, who shall decia"sisse L.
that men equally learned Nh.
tious do contradict ass a and ca.
fact should excite no s uaea oiAt,
be explained by. that i pnss iqa,
error imperfect generalil s;lle 'oss
One man is hasty in b5 h.
AS soon as he sees one o. - !. coOSs
infers a third. Another :, Two Two IL
in forming an opinion n man
he has gathered a number of ~, Saia
drawing an inference H. :; hcs
to be right than the man ~ Ms ! noa
conclusions from the snrip Sae loss
single fact. OOaa
An incident in the life !.
African explorer and MI; as
Livingstone, throws Igb, 00ag
topic. Once upon a time Ns r upS
upon the doctor, Knocked i v p
and bit his shoulder and arm ula
as to cripple them for life S'e
The doctor felt no sen,.,.
while in the lions jaws ~. q i
fact. which his own conscid ,aa q
tested. But the good man Oe'as
waiting until he had found a, lass
who had been in lions laws wa s's =
pain, jumped from this fac, =, !. =
clusion. He inferred that h. IL
full provision of Providencs i ae
blow so stuns its victim tbs, y y.
no pain. ''' a'l
The good missionary's opip;o,
ever, was not accepted by natur,s.'
hunters. One English sport ,,,'''
hunting in South Africa. me, ', -
Petrus Jacobs, who had shot MAJ. 80
than any man in that country ~
contradicted the missionary
The old nimrod was on his b,..
ing been terribly mauled by l;sa
days before. He was sitting mo-, II.
of his wagon. while on a hGntins
ton, when his daughter.in.las' $ Y.
out, look! there comes pig h..
the water!" = WIZ
THAT'S no pig, child" said b.
jumping up and seizing his ne. y
lion stalking the horses Por.5
by three splendid dogs, he stared -
the lion, which had fled on sseosp.
OLD Peter fired but missed Tbs1-
rushed after the retreating Bo n
brought him to bay on hin, when n
hunter found him crouched on tbs ~
rock. Seeing the man, the lion m,.
from the rock and charged strgisl ,
the new adversary.
Peter fired, missed, and The wu =.
ment the lion seized him by the lbl
threw him to the ground and shg
pressed it, "chewed thigh am I.
hand. The dogs attacked the bae
furiously that he was forced to IA
Peter and attend to them. Pesd.s
mangled, he struggled to bis feet and /
gained his wagon, saying, 1.-The Lion I
done for me-. y
When the Englishman saw bin
was lying in bed, with a dressrg
fresh milk and castor oil on his vcdra
Remembering DR.. Livingstone Sit
ment and inference, the young hmi
asked the old Nimrod if be felt any i
while the lion was "chewing him
think / did," he answered. eEV
time he bite, / had de worse pain ls
had"
Afterward, the Englishman met Vi
several Kaffirs, who had been bttu
lions. Each affirmed that he afg
acute anguish while in the beasts p
From these facts the young hunta q
cluded that DIR. Livingstone was 0
taken as to his inference, and thal
merc1ful provision" was limited
him personally. p Youths Compaoa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-01

A bird may be shot upward to the
sky by foreign force; but it rises in
the true sense Of the word, only when it
spreads its own wings and scars bv its
own living power. So a man may i,e
thrust upward into conspicuous place
by outward accidents; but he rises onIv
IN 50 far as he .exerts himself. and as
cends by a free effort to 4 nobler repion
Of thought and action.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-01

And regular grumble it was that
Mrs. Heyward's pillow was made the re-
cipient Of. She saw the almost grasped
beacon" slowly receding from sight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30
What is Ammonia?

The attention of the public has been
called frequently of late to the subject of
ammonia in food,' and the matter is be-
ing so vigorously agitated that it neces-
sarily arOuses the curiosity of the public
at large, and leads them to ascertain, if
possible, what is it all about. In the first
place the question arises, what S ammo
mia? whence comes it?
Quoting ''United States Dispensatory
SIT was probably originally prepared
from putrid urine" Other sources are
"coal SCOT, stale urine, guano, ETC." The
Encyclopedia Britannica" says of it:
Carbonate of ammonia is obtained in
largest quantities by the putrefactiOn of
the urine of animals, or the dry distilla-
ton Of animal matter" 'ROscOe's Chem
istryv states that ''when horns, or clip
pings of hides are heated, ammonia is
given off: hence ammonia was known as
spirits of hartshorn." 1.-The name am
monia is derived from the fact that CON-
pound containing ammonia was first pre-
pared by heating camels' dung" cam
mohia is mainly obtained from the am
mOniacal liquors of gas works." Guano,
the dried eXcrement of sea birds, and the
urine of animals, likewise contain large
quantities of ammonia. Farmers know
its value as a fertilizer, and physicians
know its value as a cOunter-irritant and
powerful stimulant. All physicians class
it among drugs, and as a drug it is a
question whether it is not better to let it
remain in the hands of physicians and
druggists, and leave it out of our food. A
recent article, called GA Baking Powder
Trick" condemns as a scheme or trick the
simple method which has been given
through these columns, whereby house.
wife may ascertain, without the aid of
chemists or chemical apparatus, whether
she is using an article free from dis
gushing ingredients; and after once
convinced of the true source of ammonia,
and its presence in an article of food, it
is her option whether the use of it is con-
tinued or not. The test may be simple
one, but by its means the unsuspecting
find that cans of ''Baking Powder"
stamped on the cover absolutely Pure, "
contain ammonia, and certainly no re-
fined person who has once read some
reliable authority on ammonia would be
likely to bring Home for use an article
containing so inferior a substance.
Baking powders have become a
convenient, useful, and important
article in millions of homes, and every
manufacturer should prepare and sell it
only as conforms to the well-knOWn con-
ditions which insure health and safety.
There is no difficulty in procuring a bak-
ing powder that will stand the ''test of the
oven" that does not contain ammonia. If
an article has merit, and has once become
established in home, its merits will al
ways insure il a place there; but if pro-
duct of daily use, through unreliable
sources. is made to appear better than
it is, any means, however simple, by
which its inferiority may be judged ought
to be thankfully received by an intelli-
gent consumer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30


Because we make honest clothes and
put as much style on the garments as the
merchant tailors do. and retail them at
wholesale prices. Furthermore, if a Gus
toner or his wife, sister or mother-in-law
don't like the clothes he bought of us he
can bring them right back and exchange,
or get his money back again, and nobody
complains. II the clothes are right the
men and boys who wear the garments
will be apt to give us enough business to
keep us growing. Won't theyl ehaye
the best retail stock of Mems, Youths
and Boys Clothing in Savannah, which
we offer at prices that defy competition,
We do no catchpenny business, and never
advertise impossibilities. To the majority
Of clothing buyers a printed stuff appears
the same as a good all wool cashmere,
not being a judge of the article. The sd
nous tells the truth and nothing but the
truth, and that's the place for you to buy
clothing. The " FdmOus'' you will find at
14O Congress street.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30


A remarkable instance Of rapid mental
calculation has been discovered in young
Polish boy named Paul ZilZisky, living IN
East Bridgeport, Conn. He has low
forehead, with hair growing down 10 MS
eyebrows. is rather sleepy looking and
stumbling in his movements. But, when
ever his father asks him question rela-
tive to numbers, he at once brightens up
and becomes excited. 4 reporter found
him in a grocery store in East Bridgeport
this morning, and asked his father, who
was with him, if il was true that his son
was lightning calculator. Mr.. Llizlsky,
who speaks poor English, and who is now
a poor man, having lost much C
his earnings by the late Frary
& Son cutlery failure, said IN answer
paul, how many beans are there in this
handful?'' The boy at once commenced to
dance around the store, and became great
ly excited as his father thrust his hand
into a barrel of beans, took handful, and
threw them down in a corner, where they
lay scattered about. The lad leaped into
the air. and almost before the beans had
touched the floor shouted Il, I6o." The
beans were carefully gathered and count
ed. and while this was being done the boy
grinned and waited. The result showed
him to be correct to a bean. He relapsed
into his usual sleepy manner again.
The father then seized a handful
of oats and threw them in heap
upon the counter. Paul. said he,
show many oatsg" The boy again
jumped to his feet, deYOured the oats
mentally, and instantly shouted, -, $780,"
1t took a long time to count them, but the
number was again found to be correct.
Next the father seized a halfflled pail of
water and asked the boy, show many
cubic inches of water in the pailY' The
boy sized it up with his eyes and quickly
shouted ''l16." A careful computation
proved the result to be right. Other
wonderful answers were given, always in
an excited manner, and no comparison of
his mannerIat this time seems to be as apt
as of the excitement of a dog when "set
on" by his master. Ateach and every
successful answer the same dOleful eX-
preston returned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30
Students from Mexico.

Last year James Saunders, Esq, a
prominent merchant Of TampicO, Mexico,
attended the commencement exercises,
and was so well pleased with what he saw
and heard that he entered two sons-Wil-
liam Sebastian and Julio FilOgOnio-as
students of Roanoke College in Septem-
Der. The last Of May Mr.. Saunders again
visited the college, bringing with him two
sons of Salvador V. CASTILLO, Esq, OF
Tampico. These young men, who are
cousins of President Diaz, of the Repub-
lie of Mexico. will spend the summer in
Salem, acquiring the use of English, with
a view OF entering college in September.
Roanoke will. therefore, have at least four
Mexicans on the roll next session.
We were pleased to see Mr.. Saunders at
the reunion exercises and supper Tues
day evening and also on commencement
day. We are glad to learn that he expects
to visit the college again next spring, at
which time he thinks Mr.. CASTILLO will also
come to Salem to see his sons.-R0dROke
C0IlegfGR, Salem, va, June, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30

In DIR. Sargents recent lecture on
''What Shall We Do to Get StrongY says
the Hdrrdrd Herald, he said in the course
of his remarks: SIT has been customary
to train athletes on lean beef and mutton,
but he thought this mistake, as tissue
making food should be used in cOmbina-
ton with these, and the diet should be so
changed as to meet the require
ments of the organisms of the per-
Sons using it, tor to establish one
diet for all persons was ridiculous. Beef
alone is not superior to meal, beans or
other farinaceous food, and the size of the
muscles of man is not indicative Of his
down and will tend to give him more
endurance. A man who can strike a
blow equal to 400 pounds would
be called a strong man, but this
strength cannot be kept up for any length
of time on animal food, as it comes from
the base OF the brain, and endurance must
be sought for in other kinds of food. To
reduce the weight of a man in training
lean meats may do, but when he is down
in weight he must go back to food con-
tanning more carbon, such as ham and
sausages, which should always be eaten
cold. Three years ago this would be con-
sidered ridiculous by trainers, but for a
diet for running, walking and rowing, it
has been found that saccharine food, with
beef or mutton, is the best; tea, coffee and
alcohol, as well as condiments, are Obiec-
tionable; indeed, it is not the quantity of
food person eats that strengthens him,
but the amount assimilated and worked
into the organism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30
THE DIxIEs RETURN.

What They Say about the Browns and
the Treatment They Received at Au-
Eusta.
The Dixies returned home yesterday
morning. They say they have had enough
Of Augusta and the Browns, and will
never play another game there with them
under any circumstances. From the start
they were compelled to fight their way
against a crowd whom they denounce as
constitutional kickers, and who were
determined that in no way should the
DiXies win a game against them.
In the two games they played with the
Clinches they met a square lot OF men,
who were ready to make the game what
thought TO be, an ever, observation-disclosures
The umpiring in the Clinch games they
say was impartial and just. They desire
to correct the statement that 1t was
PARTIAL They feel very keenly the treat
ment they received at the hands OF
Augusta audiences, still, they desire to
give all due praise to those to whom 1t
should be given. The umpire Of the two
CIincb games was Mr.. Burns, catcher of
the Browns, and two more squarely UNI
pired games were never seen. The gem
tleman gave entire satisfaction to both
mines, and if as good an umpire had been
Ouereu DIV the DFOWuS lOI int bNO games
with that club there would have been no
trouble. Full praise is cordially
given Burns by the Dixies, and it is
earnestly hoped that at some future day
they will be able TO show him that his
fairness and prOmptness in giving deois-
ions is fully appreciated by them.
The Augusta Chronicle yesterday, in an
account of the Saturday game, says much
that the Dixies claim is untrue and with
out the slightest foundation. The reasons
for their Withdrawing from the game
were sufficient TO justify any club
in Withdrawing under similar circum-
stances. Capt. Lewis said that while
he believed the umpire to be hon.
est and upright in his decisions, he
considered him an incompetent man.
The trouble was the DiXies were playing
against the whole city Of Augusta. and
with the haggling and squabbling OF the
Browns the BostOns, even, would not
stand the ghost of a show for a game
against them, under the rulings OF the
umpire they forced upon them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30
JOHN I'd. GUERARp. Exeel
RICE AND TRUCK LAND.
H DORsETT, Auctioneer,

VIII sell at the Court House, on TUESDAY,
July /, 1884, during the usual hours Of sale,
Fifty-three 1881 acres Of rich rice and truck
land about six miles from the city, near the
Montgomery road, and Haynau's bridge.
This land is bounded on the north by the lands
of Stephenson, east by the lands Of Pritchard,
south by Sheftall and west by Drayton, and is
accessible by two roads guaranteed through
the lands of Drayton. A portion Of the tract
borders upon a salt marsh, and embraces some
very rich rice land.
Terms-One- third cash and the balance in
one and two years, with interest at per cent.
and bond for titles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30


DeKaIb Lodge No. 9, l. o. o. F., will
elect officers tonight for the ensuing
term.
The Washington Fire Company will
hold a special meeting at their hall to-
night.
The Ford Dramatic Association viii be
gin tonight the rehearsal OF their second
play Of the season.
Coroner Sheftal1 has been quite i'll dur
inc the past two or three days, but was
somewhat improved last evening.
Rev. G. &. Prendergast, an earnest adj
vocate Of temperance, will address the
meeting at Catholic Library Hall to-
night.
Friendship Lodge No. So, 1. o. +. 5. off,,
gave a picnic at the Schuetzen Park yes
ferlay. Large crowds were IN attend
ance. and the day was spent in an enjoy
able manner.
The officers elect and appointed OF the
several knights Of Pythias Lodges IN the
,sitv will meet tonight at Castle Han,
when the unwritten work OF the Oraer
viii be exemplified.
The City and Superior Courts viii meet
this morning at 10 O'Clock. The former
mentioned court win meet for the az ual-
cation Of criminal cases, and the latter
Tor the trial Of two civil cases which were
continued last week until to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30
THE UNITED STATES JUDGEsHIP

Republicans AuxiOusIy Waiting for an
Appointment FarrOw's Friends at
Work.
There is a good deal Of speculation
among Republicans as to the probable
nomination by President Arthur OF a
United States Judge to succeed Judge
Erskine, who resigned some months ago.
They claim that the President signiied
his intention not to make nomination
until after the meeting Of the Chicago
Convention, and, as that body adjourned
some time ago and another term OF
the court will begin in August,
it is necessary that nomination
should be made. since there is proba-
bility that Congress Will adjourn within
a few weeks.
A MORNING NEWS reporter was ln-
formed Yesterday that eX-United States
District Attorney FarrOW and Col. John
l.. BRYANT have been in Washington since
the adjournment Of the Chicago COnyen-
ton. and have been labOring to secure the
nomination Of Col. FarTOw. Hon. Emory
Speer is said to be also working In the IN
terest Of FarrOW. These parties claim
that the Georgia delegation was united
for Arthur, in the hope OF securing his
nomination rs Judge, and that now the
President should in turn deliver the
goods
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30
- Henderson on AdvertIsing.


In a paper on ADVERTISING" writ
ten at the request Of the National
Convention Of Seedsmen and Florists, by
that veteran scotsman, Peter Henderson,
Esq. and read by him at Chicago on the
18Th inst. he says, speaking Of a Gus
toner secured thirty-three years ago by
advertising: This gentleman purchased
1.-THE first season ITO the extent OF $40 worth
Of plants. In succeeding years be has re-
peatedly bought upwards OF $500 worth Tor
himself and his friend in one season, and
has never failed in n single year 10 pur-
chase, and probably in the thirty-tnree
wears that he has dealt with me he has
bought not less than 5000 worth OF
goods. and all this resulted from the first
investment of eight or ten dollars
i'm advertising. But let no successful adj
vertiser deceive himself if he wishes
20 continue business, that the patronage
which he has secured will keep TO him,
unless he sticks to advertising. OHce let
him drOp il. and business viii drop him.
His old customers missing his familiar
name amongst contemporaries in the same
trade. viii think him dead or retired, and
viii turn their trade TO some one OF those
who offer the same goods for SALE"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-30

1t seems very strange to other dealers
why we can afford to sell so much cheaper
and offer a much superior article to the
public than they do, but when once seen
into the matter it is not very hard to dis
solve. We purchase direct from the man.
ufacturers who manufacture nothing but
for best retail trade. We can sell cheaper
because we sell more than others, and are
satisfied with very small profits. Those
who need such as Clothing, Hats or Fur
nishing Goods for this season, will do
well to call on US, as we MUST close out
our entire stock before the beginning of
fall In order to make room for our Fall
Stock. Profit or no profit we will sell the
balance we have on hand.
b. III. LEVY 81 BRO,
Ada. 1885, 191 and 1913 Congress street,