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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
WHY Negroes are Rlack.

Surgeon Maj. n. Alcock has con-
triDuted to Nature an inter sing COM
munication a.. to why the tropica
man is lack. in which q. suggests
tsxt as in the ''ow-ss animals ,,i,ment.
ce Is placed behind transparent ns,ve
termination exalt rs vibration to the
highest pitch, tho reverse takes plac.
when. as in the negrc, the pigment
cells are placed i. f'cnt of The nerve
examinations, and that the black q
ment in the skin serves to lc.sen ~
intensity OF the nerve vibra ion, that
would be caused in a make. human
body by exposure to a tropical sun:
that, in fact. the pigment plays the
same part as piece Of smoked glass
held between the sun and the eye
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
Best for tho Human Frame. :

The London Telegraph, in long
and interesting article upon the neces-
sity of rest for the human frame, re
marks that nature, while she specially
built the human form habitually erect
has specially decreed that men AND
women should occasionally rest them.
selves by assuming sedentary posi-
tons.
Almost every medical authority on
the defo:mitics of the human body has
drawn attention 30 the fact that
standing too long operates in vicious
direction, which. by elongating certain
muscles, weakens them; that from the
necessity of changing position in or
when people are standing they alter
nately balance themselves first on one
leg and then en- the other, but most
frequently On the left; and that girl
with weak spine, after standing up.
right for some time, generally does not
keep her feet in the same line, but
places one above tie other. Curya.
ture o; the spine, albeit temporary, i.
the result.
The habit of standing on one leg--a
habit unavoidable in standing to,
long induces the shoulders to lose
their horizontal level. The one oppo-
site to the projecting hip becomes
higher than the other, and the spine
becomes deformed latterly at this part.
To deny oats to female shop assistants
is downrigtt cruelty.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26

So BLooMINGvILLE, o., May /, 20.
SIRs--I have been suffering ten years, and
tried your Hop Bitters, and it done me more
good than all the doctors MRS. s. 8. BOONE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
The Chinese Theatre.


The Chinese theatre is perhaps seen
at its best in the evening. What
pushing and chsttering and quarreling
there is. to be sure. as you make yon
way through the Celestials who thron:
the box-ofFice. The box-office, too,
with its pigeon-holes, seems rather
small for the purpose. but. as the Chi
nese always bring the exact sum, nc
change is necessary, and everything
moves with admirable dispatch. You
have probably entered 4 box, or
"room," as the Chinese call it, and as
your name has been posted up con-
spicuously upon it there is no chance
for mistake.
The stage is ablaze with brilliant
costumes of red and gold. The lights
from the iron chandeliers flare heavily
in the draft. Professions of armies,
emperors, statesmen. and generals
enter in rapid succession through
red-curtained door on one side and
pass out through red curtained door
on the other Now the emperor is
holding IN audience. The next mo-
ment his troops ere engaged in bitter
combat with the retainers of some un-
ruly vassal. Every species of crime.
every form Of human passion, is
crowded into the brief moment of the
fleeting scene. A messenger from
Heaven, standing on chair, deliver
ing high summons to fairy fish, is
next presented to your confused mag
ination. Then, whirling in angry
passion, a painted-face king, pulling
his feathers fercely and loudly threat
ening all mr. Ger of dreadful things.
The orchestra keeps up its internal din.
In shrill false;.o the characters sing
through sort of high-pitchcd recita-
tive.
Presently you pass down behind the
stage, through the paint-room, where
an actor is making himself as ugly rs
vermillion and lumber can well do it;
then, by means of narrow stairway
down to the dressing-room, rich in its
very confusion, and strewn around
with costly brocades and satins
wherever the convenience of the last
actor had left them. 1t is not long
before you find yontself standing on
the stage, SO near the actors, toog that
the Emperor's robes touch you as he
sweeps superbly by. Then you are
hurried back to your box again, where
it is explained 10 you that the fighting
is still going on and that so-and-so has
killed so-and-so and Is off on horseback.
You leave the theatre Of the Oldest
people in the world with con-
fused idea of the plot, burlesqued by
your interpreter and still more highly
colored by your heated imagination,
with the blare of the trumpet and the
strident wall of the fiddle in your ears,
with the smell of all Chinatown in
your nostrils, with headache, per-
haps. but with little added to your
stock of Information Century.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
Four Ms in Jewish Histcrv.

Four OF the strongest links in the
chain of Jewish history are forged
with the letter M md around tho
name Moses are clusi- ed some &C the
brightest epochs of Our people. Nos
es the lawgiver. Moss. Maimcnides
the Jewish Luther, Moses AIend.lssohs
the philosopher and Moses AIonteforc
the philanthropist. are names revered
and dear to all Jewish hearts. The
first three are known to MS by the
qualities Of the braia; they have OBJ
tanned place in our history BY tbs
greatness Of their intellect: but Moses
Monteliore himself is endeared 70 Is
and he has earned his place in Jewish
annals BY the qualities and greatness
OF his heart.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
BRADFoRD, PA, May s, 1875.

BRADFORD, Pa, May s, 1875
It has cured me of several diseases. such %
nervousness, sickness at the stomach, monthly
troubles, etc. have not seen q sick day in .
year, since took Hop Bitters All my neighs
bors use them. MRS. FANNIE GREEN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
A Postal Card Story.

q 1OSt1A OaKu OtUEys
/ was affected with kidney and urinary
trouble
"For twelve yearsln
After trying ali the doctors and patent
medicines could hear of, used two bottles
Of Hop
ssBitters:n
And / am perfectly cured kept
sAll tine time!" respectfully, b. +. Booth
Salisbury, Tenn. May 4, 1888
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26

yer after date for value received, prom nc 10 pay
70 the order Of the publisher u CHICAGO Post ard o
tbs num Of ....... dollars, with nterest - per
per annum afer maturity. = 8 undesstood srd fgree
that part Of the principal Of this mole viii be kre
ed or become payable (exeepe ut my peasurels
remain pad-np subscriber 10 tie above named paper
lSfQNadJ -.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
Woman's suaering and Relief.

Those languid, tiresome sensations causing
you TO feel scarcely able to boon your feet;
that constant drain that is taking from your
system allits former elasticity; driving the
bloom from your cheeks; that continual
strain upon your vital forces, rendering you
irritable and fretful, can easily be removed
by the use of that marvellous remedy, Hop Bit
ters. Irregularities and Instructions Of your
system. are relieved at once, while the special
cause of periodical pain are permanently re-
moved. None receive 50 much benefit ana
none are so profoundly grateful and show such
an interest IN recommending Hop Bitters as
women
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26

OWWWHH bDBOn to deducted from amount leaned u
you win send the Of OF your neRhb0rs to whom
can refernot to The amount Of property you worth
but IS good character. Every pOe0eu
TO show the paper and his friends and neigh
bors When loan made the adjoining form Of viii
sent with the to the gubsbers bank express
oce and no note need be signed until the money paid
Send the Of several references and immediate inquiry
win be made loan desired. references need be sen
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
The Hypocrisy Of the Face.

An Italian author, Signor ii. r
Mantegazza, professor Of natural his
tory at the Museum of Florence, has
just contributed a very remarkable
volume to the list Of scientific works
Mantegazza's work is devoted to the
subject of human physiognomy anc
the expression of the emotions; it deals
very amply with one very interesting
question it is possible tc
mask ones feelings by force of win SC
completely as to deceive the keenest
and most experienced observer. Civil
lied, ard even uncivilized peoples,
have been steadily training themselves
TO master all outward signs of emotion
as far back as history records-the
fashionable man of Paris, London OF
st. Petersburg tries to appear impds-
sive as a god; the American, less
hypocritical, aims nevertheless to cL.-
tivate something of Indian gravity and
stoicisln. What are the results OF the
long continued effort of man to master
feeling and to hide what Nature seeks
to express under I'll circumstances.
They are sometimes very wonderful;
but NJ Mantegazza does not believe
they are ever wholly successful-not-
withstanding that the capacity fol
self conquest may have increased
steadily through generations. Woman
succeeds, indeed, better than man; ano
the uniritiated may be deceived by
either, out the experienced physiolo-
gist can never be wholly duped by the
immobility Of a face or the fearless
ness of an eye.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26

+ is asserted that about third Of
the banking done n the world IS done
il the British empire
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
$4,000 Lost.

"A tour to Europe that cost me 5000,
done me less good than one bottle of Hop
Bitters; they also cured my wife of fifteen
years nervous weakness, sleeplessness and
R NJ, Auburn. N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26
Baby Saved.

We are so thankful to say that our nursing
baby was permanently cured of a dangerous
and protracted constipation and irregularity
of the bowels by the use of Hop Bitters by its
mother which at the same time restored her
to perfect health and strength.
The Parents, Rochester, N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-26

Csy None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop or Hops in their
name.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
DIR. CrandalI's Lecture.

Last evening DR.. Charles r. CrandalI de-
livered an interesting lecture on "The Infiu-
ence OF Excessive Schooling upon the Health
of Children" at the Congress Street NJ. e.
Church There was large audience prese nj
and the able address of the speaker was most
favorably received. The Doctor first denied
any hostility t. the free common schools and
reasoned that wholesome criticism will ulti
mately do more good than harm. Then show
ing the tendency of all good things to advance
towards excess he dwelt upon the magnitude
Of the free school system and the extent pa
child must be schooled according to fixed reg
ulations even if it jeopardizsd good health.
Reference was made to the aggregation of
studies which the child is now compelled to
pursue aud to the long series of years which
must necessarily be devoted to obtaining a
glimpse of the vast array. He believed that
ufIo rca7vn why So mauy cnlIuren left the
schools after number of years unable to
write a letter or co aposition of ten lines cor
rectly or possessed of clear ideas regarding
scarcely any of their studies was because there
are limitations Co mental power and memory
aud because the studies of today are crowded
ont by those of tomorrow. Excessive SCHOOL,
ing tends to overssrain the young, deprive
them of fresh air aud sunshine aud thus in.
duce diseased conditions like nervousness
dyspepsia, debility. This statement was
Verified by quotations from eminent physi-
clans and school officials. In conclusion a
speciAl phasis was given to the importance
of first seeing that child mas good health and
then moderate amount of schooling and
good trade or business.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
school Con,mit,ee,

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last evening. His Honor.
Mayor King, presided. All the members OF
the Board we're present.
The records OF thu month we're approved
The Supervisors report on their various
schools representing them as running in good
condition.
Voted, That the matter OF providing for the
large number of primary children beyond the
number of school sittings in the North School
be referred TO the supervisors of that school to
consider and report upon at the next meeting
Voted, That committee of three, consist
ing of Messrs Fox, Holden and Baker be ap-
polluted to consider the matter of providing
land on Crotch Island.
Voted, That the secretary be authorized to
endorse the certificates of Misses Soule and
Good now employed teachers.
Vot- d, That toe committee on examination
of teachers he authorized TO appoint such time
as may be convenient to themselves for the ex-
animation of any teachers employed in the
schools who have not been certlfcated.
The following resolution was introduced by
Col Merrill:
Whereas, experience has demonstrated that
the system of .test examinations" which has
existed for several years in our Public Schools
is OF doubtful utility, aud in the opinion OF
many teachers and parents productive of posi- :
tive injury, to both teachers and pupils, pa r
ticularly to the female sex, by increasing the
care and labor of teachers by the demands up
on their time ont of school hours, and By the
excitement and strain upon the physical and
mental organizations OF the pupils, therefore,
ReSolUea, That'test examinations" as here
toiOre conducted in sur schools be discontinued
from and after July /, 1884.
The resolution was laid upon the table for
further consideration; and Thursday evening
next was by vote fixed On for its considers
ton, and any parties wishing to be heard are
invited to be present for hearing at that time
at the rooms of the School Committee
The committee on rules and regulations au.
nounce thai the, will be ready to report at the
next regular meeting.
Voted, That the committee on school rooms
and repairs be requested to examine into the
condition OF the school houses on Casco street
and School street, aud procure suitable plans.
specific ttions and estimates for their improve
ment.
Pay-rols and bills for the month"; amount
lug to IS OBS 81. were presented and approved
by vote of the board.
MIR. Briggs presented for the consideration
OF tho board the matter of instruction in me-
chaDical drawing in the High School, I'D
urged its necessity. This matter was for the
present passed over for future consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
THE FIRST DEFEAT.
The sseO's Win Victory Over the Port
land Club at Pole.


The Portland Polo Club suffered their first
defeat in the league tournament at the hands
of the Sacos at the Biddeford rink last even
leg The game was very loosely played by both
clubs and contained moro poor plays and loose
hits than either club have been guilty of be-
fore.
The game was called at $40. The first goal
was won for the Portands by Orne. in 81 min
utes with two fouls.
the second goal lasted only one minute
buff of the Sacos winning it for his side by a
good shot.
The third goal was OF seven minutes dura-
caused by the breaking Ut lamp chimney by
shot given by Cloudman. The winning shot
was made by Winship for the Portlands.
The remaining two goals were won by Dunn
for the Sacos, the former in two minutes with
one foul and the last one in 81 minutes with
three fouls.
DR.. Written acted as referee and the judges
for the Portlsnds were d. H. Mccain and
George Smith, and for the Sacos, S. Hamilton
and Fred Boothby.
The Portland boys were treated in grand
style by the Saco club and the managers OF the
Biddeford rink, aud both clubs were satisfied
that the game was played fairly. The return
game will be played at the Biiou rink in this
city next Thursday evening when very ex-
citing game may be expected. The clubs are
we'll matched and each will do their level best
to win the game, thus insuring an exciting
time.
The next game in the tournament will be at
Lewiston this evening between the Lewistons
and Biddefords
The following is the standing of the clubs to
date: 0 W
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
A QUEER pRoCEEDpNG.
Am Organization of Persons who Pro
pose 10 'fBOycstt" Members of the Law
and Order League


The druggists, fotel-men, liberal grocery
men and restaurant proprietors OF this city
have temporarily formed an organization, and
while they have not advertised so far as to give
1t name, or complete all the details OF Or
ganization, they have proceeded SO far that
committee from the associations met at the
Falmouth Hotel yesterday afternoon at which
reporters were present.
The meeting was Informal and the remarks
made were conversational, rather than preme
dltated or set speeches. 1t was stated by those
present that their organization was entered
into for the purpose of mutual projection.
There has been an association lately formed III
Portland entitled Law and Order League
and, as was stated at the meeting, its purport
was to induce our citizens to form vigilance
committee whose duty it shoald be to virtual
ly take the enforcement OF certain laws out
OF the hands of the properly constituted Off
GERS. The feeling at the meeting was that
while the gentlemen, who have entered into
the organization represented by the committee
present, have nothing against the Law and
Order League, and do not propose to interfere
with it, as its work is none OF their business,
| they Go not propose to do business with such
| citizens as choose to become members of that
| League. 1t was represented at the meeting
that the gentlemen constituting the member
ship of the organization which the committee
represented, numbered already 500 to 1000;
that the membership would not fall below the
former nor exceed the latter figures at present
1t was also stated that any right minded citi-
zen could not fail to see at glance that he
was undermining all the best business inter
ests of city and killing himself when he was
willing to try and destroy that tradesman's
business who was giving him large portion of
his support. The gentlemen present claimed
to be as good supporters of temperance as any
men in the State. They had no objection to
the law bat believed that proper officers are
constituted for it's enforcement.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
THE Late w. r. Gnrcelen,

The remains Of W. F. Garoelon, en.route
from California to Lewiston, passed through
this city yesterday. accompanied by commit
tee OF Odd Fellows aud Knights Of Pythias.
consisting Of Col. A. B. Neatly, d. Fl. Hol-
man, Geo. A. Drew, ]. G. Elder, j. j. Davis,
n. II. Cobb, Emery Bailey, f. G. Todd; also
w. ]. Landers and j. r. Chute, on the part of
the Grand Lodge of Maine, K. of P. In Bos-
ton they were joined across the city hy the
Grand Chancellor and Grand Keeper of Rec
ords and Seals Of Massachusetts,; also by
committee of Massachusetts, Eacampment and
C -Raea Of Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. Garcelon was a member of the orders of
Z o. 0. F., K. of p, Druids, Knights of Hon.
or, and Royal Arcaunm. He held policies on
his life in the New York Life for $780, Mu-
tuul Life, $1,000; Washington. So 600; Mai n
State Relief, L. o. o. F., $500; X. P. En-
dowmsnt Rank, $1,000; Royal Arcanum,
5000; Knights of Honor, $4,000. The funer-
81 viii occur at his late residence. Mrs Gar
celon was detained four days within ten miles
Of her starting point, ON account of a washout,
remaining in the cars night and day. The re-
maining passage was made In the remarkably
onick time of seven days from California to
IAWisf0n.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25

AT meeting of railroad commissioners yes
terday forenoon at Coneori, contract made
between the Boston, Concord and Montreal
and the Portland Il Ogdensburg for the use OF
iron owned by both lines on wing road was
approved. The report was made that the ap.
olication for increased station facil ties at Der.
lin was just, and that the officers of the Grand
Trunk railway have been ordered to make
improvements there immediately.
The new room of the Young Mems Christian
Association, fitted up in the Eastern Railroad
Depot in Salem, Mass, for the benefit of the
Railroad Mems Branch by the courtesy and
kindness of the Eastern Railroad Co., was
dedicated Sunday evening The room wa,
completely filled with railroad employees. The
services were very simple, consisting of sing.
ing by qusrtette under the direction of Mr.
Theodore M. Osborne, an address of welcome
by the President of the association, Mr.. John
@. Osgood, and an earnest and practical adj
dress by the Rev. DR.. E. s. Atwood of the South
Church, closing with singing.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25

Next Wednesday afternoon occurs the first
High school party at The B,jou Skating Rink.
There will be an exhibition of trick and fancy
skating on that occasion by Messrs. Walter
Orne and Fred Kelsey, two young gentlemen
OF this city whose exhibitions excel many of
those given by professionals. Their tricks are
somewhat similar to those given by Hacker
ana Bailey, and are said by many to be done
IN manner equal if not superior to those gen.
tlemen. They are Portland boys and all will
be interested to see what they can do. Chan
dier will furnish music.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25

Yesterdays Boston Herald says: "The
detention of the brig Screamer is likely
to cost the governments pretty round sum
On Saturday a survey was held on the brig Il
ascertain the amount of damage done by col.
lision with. the cutter Dexter. 1t is understood
that the board has decided to allow the brie
$243. Collector Worthington will also allow
the briggs for board per day Tor each passen
ger during her delay. The brig is now dis
charging, and will return to Oaibsren at once
She was chartered to go from Portland to Blu
enos Ayres, but owing to the detention she lost
fhe chartar -
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25

Yesterday morning a sailor named Richard
Parker, employed on a schooner lying at the
Cape Elizabeth side Of the harbor, So the body
OF man floating in the water off Hog Island
Ledge. He took dory, secured the body and
towed it TO Cape Elizabeth, whence he tele-
phooed Coroner Gould. The body was taken
to Mr.. A. j. Rich's, on Exchange street, and
was identified as that OF Patrick Coyue, aged
about 60 years. He had evidently been
drowned bat few hours, and it was stated he
took breakfast at home, yesterday morning, as
usual. He was formerly employed by the
Horse Railroad and also by the city. 1t is
thought the man slipped into the water aud
met with bis death.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
FelIIu,e sbe Ho.d.

Last night Mr.. John Hill, stevedore, while
assisting in dischargipg the cargo of the
steamer Austrian, ct the Grand Trunk
wharves, fell from the second deck, distance
OF seventeen feet, into the hold and struck n
the guard of the shaft. When picked up his
back was severely injured, there was cut on
his head and he bled much internally. DR..
Ordwsy was summoned and he OK dressed
fears of his recovery. The injured man was
taken to the hospital in Rich's ambulance
The man is about 40 years of age, is married
and lives on the corner of Fore and franklin
straefs
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
SPECIAL ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements appropriately coming under
ths classification heads, WANTS, HELP WANT
nd, SITUATIONS WANTED, Fer SALE, To LET,
and LOST AND FOUND, not exceeding forty
words, will be inserted in the Daily PRESS
one week for twenty-five cents, If paid in ad-
vance.
When payment is not made in advance, reg
ular rates will be charged.
The large circulation of the PRESS makes il
the best medium for these advertisements
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-25
The York Society.

At the meeting of the York Society tomor-
row evening, at Reception Hall, after the pa
pers have been read, collation. will be served.
Admission will be- free to all members of the
society and those entitled to membership.
Hon. ]. j. Perry, president OF the Oxford
Bears. will respond for that society. Mayor
King has accepted an invitation to be present.
Gov. Robbie, who vas invited, will be unable to
attend, as he expects to be in Augusta.