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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
Fort Donelson Ready for Battle.

From General Lew WalIace's account
of the battle of Fort Donelson, in the
Century, we quote the following: 1.-THE
9th Of February, 1862, dawned darkly
after thunder storm. Pacing the para
pets of the work on the hill above the
inlet formed by the junction of Hick
mans creek and the Cumberland river,
sentinel, in the serviceable butternut
of the West, might that day have sur
battle. In fact, very little was after
ward done to it. There were the two
water batteries sunk in the northern face
of the bluff, about thirty feet above the
river; in the lower battery nine thirty
two FOUNDER guns and one ten inch Co.
lumbiad, and In the upper another CO.
lumbiad, bored and rified as thirty-twO
FOUNDER, and two thirty two FOUNDER
carronades. These guns lay between the
embrasures, in snug revctment of sand
in coffee sacks, thanked right and left
with stout traverses. The satisfaction Of
the sentry could have been nowise dimin-
ished at seeing the backwater lying deep
In the creek; amore perfect ditch against
assault could not have been constructed
The fort itself was of good profile, and adj
mlrably adapted to the ridge it crowned.
Around it. on the landward side. ran
the riae-pits, continuous but irregular
line of logs, covered with yellow clay.
From Hickman's creek they extended far
around to the little run just outside the
town on the south. If the sentry bought
the pits looked shallow, he was solaced
to see that they followed the coping of
the ascents seventy or eighty feet in
height, up which foe must charge, and
that, where they were weakest, they were
strengthened by. trees feIled outwardly
in front of them, so that the interlacing
limbs and branches seemed impossible
by men under fire. At points inside the
outworks. on the inner slopes of the
hills, defended thus from view of an
enemy as we'll as from his shot. lay the
huts and log houses of the garrison
Here aid there groups of later Corners,
shivering IN their wet blankets. were
visible in bivouac so cherries that not
even morning fires could relieve it. A
little music would have helped their sink
ing spirits, but there was none. Even
the picturesque effect Of gay uniforms
was wanting In fine, the Confederate
sentinel on the ramparts that morning,
taking in the whole scene, knew the
jolly, rollicking, picnic days of the war
were over.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
A Monkeys Ride on Horseback.

A Dublin paper tells an amusing story
of how monkey was cured of nocturnal
equestrianism. Agentleman who owned
very fine stud of hunters found that the
horses did not appear properly refreshed
by their nightly rest. One of the grooms,
on being desired to keep q strict watch,
discovered thai tame monkey belong
ing to the house was accustomed to ride
on the horses backs almost all night,
preventing them from taking sufficient
rest. His master, on discovering his
penchant for riding. and being averse to
killing the monkey on account Of his
horsemanship, succeeded in curing him
effectually ct his love for horses. The
next time that the hounds met he had
the monkey put into full hunting suit,
and secured by q strap to the saddle of
his most spirited hunter, AMI took him
away TO the meet. When the fox was
found the horse pricked up his ears at
the well known sound. and started off at
once. The chase happened to be par
ticularly long and severe one, the mon
key, of course, from his light weight,
being far ahead Of the legitimate hunts
men. A countryman who was coming
from the direction the fox had taken was
Intercepted by some Of the sportsmen
who had been thrown out as to the posi-
ton of tne hunt. and told that the fox
was looking tired. but that none Of the
huntsmen were near except little gen
tleman in a yellow jacket who took leaps
beautifully. Sure enough. Master .Jocko
was IN at the death, bur did not BIZ any
means appreciate the honor After the
fox Lad been killed there was 4 long ride
home again, BIZ the end of which time
the monkey seemed thoroughly wearied
out. After this experience he was never
known to mount . horse again.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
Lie Exnct Tirne.

1t is utterly impossible for even q sue
cessful presidential candidate to feel as
important as is boy when ne is allowed
to carry watch for the first time.
What time is it, sonny ~ asked a
gentleman of boy on an Austin street
car. The boy smiled, and looking at his
astronomical time piece replied:
do you want the exact time p
IF you please"
In two minutes 1t will be three min
utes 20 five minutes to quarter past
three, replied the young man. Siftings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
The HOT Water Cure.

Doctor-You have tried the remedies
| prescribed for you.
Patient have. doctor, and followed
your directions faithfully.
D.--And you have experienced no ben.
efit2
P.-Not a particle.
D.-Then there is only one thing that
will avail you; you must try the hot
water cure.
P.--The hot Water cure viii moth
ing else help me-
D.--Nothing else will help you, SIR
P.-Then I'm gone man.
D.--What makes you think so2 You
haven't tried the remedy yet.
Haven't n Why rve been mar
ried ten years and my mother-in-la lives
in my house. - Boston Courier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Frozen Facts i purely American ex-
preston, and one, too, Of recent origin 40
has the merit of attracting attention, and
also seems 70 bear conviction Of truthfulness
on its face We make room In our issue OF
to-day, for fact Of this character. A cor
respondent, Henry Whiting, Esq. Of Boston,
Mass, says: ssDr. r W Pierce's sGolden
Medical Discovery has cured my son OF q
fever sore Of two years standing Please accept
our gratitude We behave it to be a fact,
whether 'sfrozen" or otherwise, that America
needs more men like Mr Whiting; men who
act, men who investigate truths, and seize
opportunities
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

TIE VoLTA1o BELT Co., of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELEO-
TRIO VoLrAIo BELT and other ELEcTRTC AP-
PLIANcEs on trial for thirty days, to men
[young or old) afflicted with nervous debil-
ity, loss of vitality and manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism,
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
cases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incur
red as thirty days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Great and good results often spring from
small deeds and 50 fatal diseases come OF q
seemingly trifsing neglect Colds neglected
often lead TO serious catarrhal troubles IL
this is your case lose no time in becoming ac-
Quainted with DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Its healing virtues win surprise you lt ID
simple efiicacious. speedy, sure Dull, heavy
headache. obstruction of the nasal passages,
discharges from the nose into the throat are
symptoms of this horrible complaint
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

MANY PERSONS in Pittston are using Ely's
Cream Balm, Catarrh remedy, with most
sRtisfa Glory results. lady is recovering
the sense of smell which she had not enjoyed
for fifteen years. She had given up her case
as incurable. Mr.. Barber has used it in his
family and recommends il very highly.
A Tunkhannock lawyer, known to many of
our readers, testifies that he was cured of
partial deafness. Piston, Pa, Gazette.
Not LIQUID or snuff 30 cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

A new method Of fastening the strings OF
son a. Hamlin Organ and Piano Company.
which is regarded as one OF the most impor-
tant improvements ever made, making the
instrument more richly musical in its tones.
as well as more durable, and less liable to get
out of order.-BostOm Journal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
HUMOROUS SKETCHES.
Getting 4 Picture Taken.

Now" said the photographer, taking
hold Of the cloth over the instrument.
ARE you all ready 2"
Yes, replied the customer.
"Well, just keep your eye on that
sign, nc said, pointing to legend on
the wall which read Positively No
Credit; land look pleasant Mao Tors
Sun
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

The chance conc0ctions of ignorant men
have sometimes brought disrepute not onIv
on their own worthless medicines that az.
serve no credit, but sometimes. with nneh
Injustice, ON really reliable preoarations.
Ladies should not hesitate about Mrs. Pin
bans Vegetable Compound, for this remedy
has been tried proven and praised for years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

"Will you kindly tell me what is going on
in that church," asked q tramp of q gentle
man who had just descended the steps.
very sorry. !" "EVhy are You sorry. NV friendY,,
We'll, was going to ask yon to help me,
but If you've been in there It amt no use. D;
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

FoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression oespEr-
its and general debility in their various forms,
also as 3 prev entive against fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers, the 'sFerro-P hosphor-
ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gists il the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness II has no equal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

When you visit or leave New York city, save baggage
expressaRe and 5 carriage hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot
elegant rooms. fitted up at cost OF one million
dollars al and upward Der day European plan. Ee-
vator Restaurant pped with the best. Horse
stages and elevated railroad to a depots Families
can live better for less money at the Grand Union
han any other rst-ciass hotel In the CITY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
Do Won Ynnt 60 Rnx . Dorr

Send for Dog Buyers Guide, 100 pages, en-
cravings of all breeds, colored plate prices of
dogs and where to buy them. Mailed for 16c.
Associated Fanciers, 237 s. 18th ST., Phila.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Porous and strengthening, improved. the
best for backache, pains in chest or side, rheu-
matism, neuralgia. 25c. Druggists or mail.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Cntarrh OF the Bladder.
Singing. Inflammation. all Kidney and Uri-
mary Complaints, cured by 'Buchu-Paiba."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
Tnll Oaks FROM T.astlo Acorns Grow.

A promising young man---One who gets
his clothing on credit.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Ask for Rough on couehs. = fcr Coughs.
Colds Sore Throat. Hoarseness rronhss,
z5c. Liquid, 25c
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Before the wedding Wooed and Won.
Five years after Wooden one.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
with tho drunkard life is reel.

If all so-called remedies have failed, DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Its panefnI to contemplate that the olazier
does good deal Of light work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27

Petroleum sheds its brilliant Light,
In cot and palace seen;
And on our heads its blessing bright,
From wondrous CarbOline.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
The Hone 81 the Nation.
Ynnnr nIan,-RenlI ThIs.

Children, slow in development, puny, scrawny
and delicate. use wells Health Remover"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
.sIaouuh on Pnin'' Plaster.

A sleepy man is a nod fellow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-27
Irnnnrfnmr.

One to-day is worth two Tomorrow. .
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16
A Masonic Marvel.

We clip from the San Francisco
Chronicle of last Tuesday the following
item of peculiar interest:
In California, as well as in nearly
every State in the Union, the colored
Masons are separate and distinct
organization from those of Caucasian
origin. The Sovereign Grand Lodge
of California, which recently held its
session in Stockton, was without q
single white representative Out
siders sometimes consider it rather
singular that Masonry, which pro-
fesses not to regard the outside quail
ficatons of men. should be opposed to
recognizing colored men as brothers.
The reason for this, however, is found
in the fact that the negroes secured
their charters and ritualfrom England.
On this account American lodges
refuse to recognize them. In the
South this alienation is carried to the
extreme. During the war Southern
mars house was foraged by some
Northern soldiers, among them being
Sergeant. an ex slave. and as black
as midnight. The soldiers Slipped a
moose over the Solltherner's head and
demanded to know where he had hid
den his silver and gold. He declined
to tell. They threatened to hang him.
"Pll never tell" he said.
They threw the rope over limb,
jerked him into The air, and tied him
up to die. Unable to speak, he made
a certain Masonic sign and the negro
sergeant sprang forward and undid the
rope. When the power of speech
returned to the half.choked man, he
locked into the face of his deiyerer,
and, still not recognizing him Mason.
ically, asked, with Incredible astonish-
ment:
"What in the hell did You know
about that sign!"
The ex.slave answered:
"You need not hold Masonic con-
verse with me unless you so desire
but nothing car. prevent me from
doing my duty TO all Masons under
the sun"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16

A LOCAL item says that valuable
dog was shot in the West End the other
night, but as it isn't stated toward
which point of the compass the dog
was facing, the tale is incomplete, and
one cannot tell whether the dog was
wounded in the head or elsewhere.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16

THERE is an old man in Clay County,
N. q. who has borne through ninety
two years the burden of the name of
Alexander Gumbleton Ruiileto n
Scufileton Oberda Whittleton South
enhall Benjamin Franklin Squires.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16

n SOmeuy'
They parted, with clasps OF hand,
And kisses and burning tears!
They met in foreign land
After some twenty years.
Met as acquaintances meet,
Smiling, tranquil-eyed;
Not ev II the least little beat
Of the heart upen either side.
They chatted ofthis and that,
The nothings that make up life
She in n Gain boro hat, s.-+
And he in black for his wife.
All, what comedy this!
Neither was hurt it appears;
Yet once she bad leaned to his kiss
And once he had known her tears.
Thomas bailey .Aidrich.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16

A HoBoKEN wife has invented fire
escape. She lies in bed and makes
her husband get up and bnild it,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16

THE nurses at the smallpox hos
pital, Chicago, draw their salaries
regularly for months, until Il case
comes in; then they resign.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16
WHAT THE RHYMsTERS SAY,
The River Of Life.

The River Of Life.
The more we live, m ore brief fappear
Our lfes succeeding stages;
A day to childhood seems year,
And years like passing ages.
The gladsome current of our youth,
Ere passion yet disorders,
Steals lingering Ike river smooth
Along its grassy borders.
But as the careworn cheek grows wan,
And sorrows shafts fly thicker.
Ye stars, that measure life to man,
Why seem your courses. quicker!
When joys have lost their bloom and breath
And life itself is yapid,
Why. as we near the Fall of Death,
Feel we its tide more rapids
1t may be strange, yet who would change
Time'scOurse to slower speeding.
When one by one our friends have gone
And left our bUsoms bleedingy
Heaven gives our years of fading strength
Indemniging feetness;
And those of youth n seeming length
Proportoned to their sweetness.
Thomas Campbell
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16
A Dinner and y kiss.

II have brought your dinner, father"
The blacksmith's s daughter said,
As she took from her arms kettle
And lifted its shining lid.
"There's not any pie OF pudding,
So will give you this
And upon his toil-worn forehead
She left a childish kiss.
The blacksmith took off his apron
And dined in happy mood,
Wondering much at the SAVIOR
Hid in his hum BILE food.
While playing about him were visions
Full of prophetic bliss;
But he never thought of the magic
In his little daughters kiss.
While she with her kettle swinging,
Merrily trudged away,
Stopping at sight of a squirrel,
Catching some wild birds lay.
And | thought how many shadow
Of life and fate we would miss,
Railways our frugal dinners
We're season ed with such kiss.
The Caterer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16

The above trains are run daily and make
close connection at Mound House with
trains Of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad
for Virginia City and Reno, and with the
Central Pacific at Reno. via the Virginia and
Eruckee, for all points East and West.
Stage Comnections.
AT Hawthorne with the United States Stage
Companys coaches for Aurora, 81 miles |;
Bodie, 81 miles; Lundy and Bridgeport, and
stages for Coreyville, IL miles.
AT Luning, 125 miles from Mound House,
with Gilmer, Salisbury g. Co.'S tri-weekly
stages leaving Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays for Downeyyille, Grantsvillc and
Belmont.
AT Candelaria with the stages for Colum-
bus, 8 miles; Silver Peak, Montezuma, Aida
Valley, Golu Mountain, etc.
At Keeler. with stages for Cerro Gordo, 8
miles; Darwin, % miles, and Panamint.
II. M. YERfNGTON, Gen. Supt.
r. ]. LAWS, Assistant superintendent.
d. A. BENDER,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-07-16
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

CsARSON AND COLORADO II. 4.
Taking Effect April IL, 1854.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-07-11
Dublin.

Specldi 10 lnc ENalnlhcr,
Dublin, July 10.-Therc i now eX-
listing great antagonism between our
rural friends and the mil men in this
country, which has already called
forth one Indignation meeting, held at
Alexandria last Saturday, and the ap.
poinlmen, of other meetings for the
same purpose. The farmers complain
that the mill men exact too much of
them for the grinding Of their wheat
a drunken Draw last night had u
tendency TO somewhat change the
usual programme on our streets.
during the past month there has
been more farm machinery shipped to
this point than has been in all the his
tory of Dublin.
Considerable property transfers OF
late denote that property is OF con-
siderable value in our little metrop-
oils.
Miss Jessie Address, of Dcnison, is
visiting relatives in tli, city.
Mr.. ". l.. Greenhil is oil for Brown
wood Oh short business trip.
Crummers, clock and drygoOds ven
uers doing business in tins vicinity
tend to break the usual duh routine.
The picnic and handshaking season
is upon us, and the witty candidate
goeth forth to tlattcr his neighbours
dlrty-iaced babe.
Wheat crop, never better; oats,
ditto; corn, ditto; cotton prospects
God,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-07-11
w hituey.

Special to the Examiner.
Whitney, July 20.-Mr. u. burden
has withdrawn from the race for
sheriff of Hill county.
Peoria has petitioned the county
court for the privilege of voting on
local option TO prohibit the sale OF in
toXicating liquors.
Oats are selling on the streets at
Is cents. About two car loads OF
heat were brought in to-day.
Majo Littlciicld has letters from
prominen, persons in all parts OF the
country endorsing his candidacy for
comptroller.
There is a great deal of sickness in
Brazoria county, of which the high
water is thought TO be the cause.
The Austin Citizen wants free
bridge, cheap light, new hotel and
new dwellings and business houses.
j. S. Simpson and family were pQiso, :
ed by drinking water which had re-
NAMED over night in an ice cooler.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-07-11
The Sum iner Normal School

Opened as usual, and notwithstanding
the sultrine.s OF the weather, was day
very interesting to all. The regular res
citations were begun by Prof. Murray
on the subject OF multiplication and di-
vision of arithmetic. Certainly every
member of the institute were perfectly
familiar with these simple subjects; but
after hearing Prof. Murray's novel way
OF Importing these fundamental rules to
children, all were satisfied that the most
learned could learn something about
cardinal principles and modus operandl
in imparting 10 others A complete de.
tail of the exercises is impossible, cons
Sequentiy the EXAMINER will wave the
question, and take pleasure in stating
that the doors are wide open to all Wis.
itors.
Prof. Crow, of Gainesville, gave an elab.
arate method of teaching United States
history, from which the normals CLEANED
many important facts.
Next in order was Prof. Rote's lect-
ure on GLOW shall we teach the little
Ones" that is in what way should
small children be instructed so us TO
gain their attention and make the
recitation one of interest instead of
inattentiveness. lie proceeded with
II series of mechanical blocks, or rath
er cnbes, and in Il way much more
simple than can here be explained,
and demonstrated that children, six
years of age, could acquire some
knowledge of geometrical elementary
principles: and at the same time; in
such 4 way as not TO detfact from the
interest of their regular routine eXer-
cises. The Professor stated that he
claimed no patent for them; and that
any and all were privileged TO use lik e
ones.
There were further exercises necessa-
~ TO mention, with the exception of calls
THEME exercises conducted by Miss Hat
tie King, but we reserve fuller states
meut OF this for another time. Suffice
the statement of the superintendent hat
it was the hest recitation since the he
ginning of the school.
1t il, We presume, unde' tood that in
termis>ions are thrown in occasionally t.
the advantage of all, and ut such times
all vie with each other in exhib ting
beautiful and happy countenanceS. The
enrolm ent of to-day will be given III
tomorrow 8 report.
Mr.. w. Z. Anderson, of Dallas, one
of the best known commercial men
on the road, is registered at the Paci.
iic.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-07-11
The Midland Railway.

In conversation yesterday witty
a prominent official of this road
an EXAMINER representative was as
sured that the road would be pushed
forward to completion at all ear h
dav.
IT this is done it evidently
will not stop at building the
gap etween Waco and Palestine
In the opinion of the EXAMINER its
projectors will find it to their interesr to
push west, towards Mexico, or build Il
connecting line to Velasco, or perhaps
bot In the first instance, it wonld
open up IL fine trade i'll that direction.
both with Mexico and in lumber and
grain. passing also through mlgniii-
cent stock country
In the latter case an outlet would
be had with the Gulf via Galveston
and at Velasco. And besides this it
would pass though one of A.. the fine
agricultural sections in the state, so
anyone can see from map of Texas.
running distance of more than 3Ou
miles down the valley of the Brazos.
By all means give. us the Midland
railway.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-07-11

Linda Gilbert praises it. Linda
Gilbert, whose benevolent work, for
prison reform, is known everywhere,
says 81 find your most valuable
Ponds Extract not only delightful
auxiliary to the bath, but extremely
beneficial to any head trouble arising
from ovcr-tasked mental conditions,
its effect on the nervous system being
especially good. regard it AS Il great
boon to humanity, and used with
judgement, will alleviate most of the
suficrings that nervous brain workers
are subject to-" Respectfully,
LINDA GILBERT.
New York, June |, 1884.