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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

Two important matters that viii
engage the attention of the legisla-
ture this winter-a constitutional
convention and new election laws, are
already being discussed by members.
There seems to be no doubt but that
we shall have q constitutional conven-
ton at the State Capital next winter.
The reform club Of Baltimore, headed
by Hon s. Teakle Wallis, are prepar-
log new election laws which are to
give rs better expression Of the
popular voice. The regular democrats
are also engaged in framing new laws
on the same subject.
The large democratic majority in
both branches Of the legislature, and
the unanimity with which it is sup.
posed the members viii act on all i'm
portant measures, will render legisla-
ton easy on all measures affecting the
interests Of that party. Good general
laws are not 80 certain of success, as
parties usually divide on such meas
ures.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

II would be good thing If our
legislature should make haste in re-
forming our jury system. The idea
that juries made up Of farmers and
mechanics are required to know the
law applicable to the case under con.
alteration, Is simply preposterous.-
However intelligent they may be in
ordinary business atfairs, they have
little Or no knowledge Of law, and
after listening to the able arguments
Of counsel on both sides, are more be-
Wildered than when they went into
the jury box.
The sooner that clause in our con
sti,utiOn which makes juries judges
Of the law and'the facts is eliminated,
the better It viii be for the State and
for parties charged nith crime. II
SHOULD Be the duty 81 the Court to
eplighsen thejuty upon the law and
restass The salient points of The testi-
moay 10 the case: If this had been
done, il tie trial 81 Hanee at 9 late
term q our county court il would not
hare resulted II : travesty upon
usliep.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

A COOP deal of interest is naturally
felt over the will Of the richest man
in the world.n The bulk Of this great
fortune is so divided as to continue it
a great financial power to carry on
the gigantic gambling operations by
which it was accumulated. Out ofthe
two hundred millions, less than one
million was given to charity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

We learn that O movement is en-
foot to petition the incoming legisla-
ture to appropriate sufficient sum Of
money to drain a large body Of marsh
land along the Patuxent river, be.
tween the Relay and Governors
Bridge in this county. This can be
done, it is urged, ct comparativ, II
small expense and would add so large
ly to the taxable basis as TO remuner-
ate the State in few years by the
additional taxes levied on this reclaim
ed land.
We have on several occasions in
vited attention to the reclamation OF
the vast bodies of marsh land lying
along the river bottoms 10 our State,
both as . financial scheme and in q
sanitary point of view. There are
thousands of acres of these lands that
could be reclaimed and brought into
cultivation, adding largely to the
wealth OF the State, and if properly
done, make Maryland one of the
healthiest States in the union. We
hope the legislature will give this i'm.
portant subject the attention which
its merits demand.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Anne Arundel county,
in Maryland. letters of Administration
on the personal estate of
PROF. JOHN GRATTAN Ia GNER,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased /.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber. on or before the
I2th Day Of June. 1856,
They may otherwise, by law be excluded
from all benefit of the said estate. All per-
sous indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given ua-
der my hand this 18th day of December,
1855. j. WRIT RANDALL,
dec 12-6w. Admir-, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Anne Arundel
county, In Maryland, letters Of Admins
tration on the personal estate of
NDER OWENS.
late OF Anne Arundel county, deceased.
All persons having claims agaipst the
said deceased. are hereby warnc to ex-
bibit the same, with the vouchers there
of, TO the subscriber. on or before the
18th Day or june, 1886.
They may otherwise, by law, be exclud-
ed from all benefit of the said estate. All
persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment.
Given under my hand this Sth day Of
December, 1885.
G. WHITFIELD OWENS.
d9-6w. admir-, Bristol, A. A. county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

Two poor men residing in Scran-
ton, Pa, have recently drawn prizes
in q German lottery about So, 900
net, the other $4,000. We mention
this good luck as a simple matter OF
news, in the hope that it will not In
duce others to invest their money in
foolish efforts to get suddenly rich.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

THE youngest life convict in the
world is sixteen year old English
girl who has been sentenced to Pen
tonville prison for the remainder Of
her earthly career. Her crime was
the murder Of her Legitimate child.
A contemporary suggestively asks
Where is the man?D
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

THE spirit Of reform is abroad. Miss
Cleveland has undertaken to reform
the etiquette Of the White House
which has prevailed under former
Presidents. Now. If Mr. Cleveland
can convert the business end of the
democratic party to his civil service
reform ideas the country will take q
wide step 10 advance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

Hon. b. Gratz Brown died ct bis
residence in Kirkwood, q suburb OF
st. Louis. yesterday morning. Mr..
Brown win be remembered as a Vice.
Presidential candidate on the ticket
with the late Horace Greeley, in 1872.
He was SO years of age.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

BALTIMORE is healthy city, thanks
to the vigilance Of its health depart
ment. It's also q very pretty city
and would be q great business city il
It's merchants had more vim, pluck,
and liberality.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

We have received the December
number of 1.-THE American Bookmak-
err" journal of technical art and in
formation to those engaged in book
making. Howard Lockwood, pub
User, l26 and 128 Duane street, n.
"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

BY the death of Mr.. Vanderbilt
and the division of his estate, Jay
Gould becomes the richest man in
America. Mr.. Gould will likely now
become greater power than ever in
Wall street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

The committee on rules will make
their report to the House to-day and
. lively debate is in order. Mr.. Ran
dali will oppose their adoption with
all bis vigor. The majority, however
will be two strong for him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

MIss Cleveland, the Presidents
sister, is said to have written that
portion Of the message relating to the
Mormons and their polyagamous
practices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14
TO MERCHANTS.

VIII furnish merchants samples for
their customers TO select from at lowest
Wholesale Prices Any length cut at
same price.
Merchants can buy of us Styles entire
ly different from those carried by regular
wholesale houses. d11-3m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

UThfs paper has the largest bon'
see Daily Circulation Of any pm er n
ehe city OF Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14
WIN. M. AssoTT. BUSINESS MANAGER.

The DAILY EVENING CAPITAL viii be
served by carriers to subscribers In the
city at cents a week, or mailed to any
address in the United States for 30 cents
per month, 90 cents for three months,
el.75 for six months, or $500 per year,
invariably in advance. Unless the sub
acription, az above, is paid in advance,
30 cents per month or $500 per year
viii positively be charged.
@Correspondence containing inn
portant news solicited from every part
Of the country.
pGrAddIess all Letters and kilograms
to THE EVENING CAPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14

MONDAY DEC. IA. 1895.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14
L FOR SALE or RENT. L

A HOUSE and LOT on Horn Point.
fronting on Chester Avenue and running
down to Back Creek. Four rooms. sum-
mer kitchen, and necessary oufhouses.:
Apply to MARION LETRRNEAUx,
dim. Compromise street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-14
FOR SALE.

Lot Of HAY AMI C0Ras;
"A number of FARMlSD, 49,
MENTE, inducing q new cor
Apply at The Cspilal Office
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
Something About Masks.

''Do styles in masks changer" re-
peated an extensive dealer after re-
porter for The Neso York Mail and Er-
press. They do, but solely according
to the inventive genius of the designer
Whatever the new designs may be,
however, the drop or curtain mask
will ever continue TO be the favorite, as
it has for centuries past, and simply
because it is the most convenient thing
in its line ever invented. In point of
comfort it leads without regard to the
costume worn, and is a thorough dis
guise even where plain dress is worn.
| might also add that it is the favorite
among brigands, road agents, and
modest members of tarring and feath-
ering parties.
MASKS are made mainly in France
and Germany. The better class of
goods come from France. The cheap
and hideous cardboard or papier
mache affairs are made in Germany.
The very latest thing we have in masks
are gradually forcing the old-fashioned
German ones out of market; and are
made of light wire netting, such as is
used in the making of fine sleeves. They
are formed to represent the faces of
young women, wrinkled hays, men of
every age, with whiskers attached or
not. and when in use are very natural
looking. owing to their tint. As the
wearers complexion shows through,
their naturalness is heightened. Some
have movable chins, which enable the
wearer to eat, drink or smoke in nat
nral manner without removing them.
Here is one representing huge face.
You will notice that the wrinkles are
perfect, being bent in wire and artist
cally touched up. By simply opening
the mouth | open that of the mask with
out discomfort. What do they cost?
They come at 30 cents to 81 so, and
are made in Paris.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
Did II Magnetic the Mouse?

One of our well-known citizens il
the possessor of cat which is a great
pet in the family. Indeed, it is doubt
full if the family could keep house with
out that cat. That this is the ..finest
cat in the world goes without saying.
A few evenings ago the cat came into
the house bringing a mouse-no I'M
common thing for the cat to do, as it
is good mouser. But the cat played
with that mouse for an hour and half,
then set it up by the wall and went to
sleep. The mouse, though still alive
and apparently uninjured, remained
Just where the cat had put it for so
long that the family became interested
IN the mouse, and the gentleman pro-
ceeded to stir it up. The little ami
mai started to run, went short dis
lance. and returned to the very spot
where the cat left it. Then the gentle
man tried to entice the mouse away
with bit of cheese This succeeded
only SO far that the mouse would
leave its position, get the cheese, and
return. This was tried again and
again, and always with the same re-
s:lt-the mouse returned to its former
position, as if under orders which it dare
not disobey. and the gentleman could
not drive it away by any gentle means.
Finally they let the mouse alone, and
it remained quiet and apparently con-
tented. When the cat had been asleep
Tor considerably more than an hour the
gentleman walked her up to see what
would happen next The cats first
look was toward where she had left the
mouse, and seeing it there all right
seemed satisfied. The cat looked at the
mou e and the mouse looked at the
eat. but neither moved. The gentle
man then stirred up the mouse with a
stick, when it started to run lively, but
was. of course, soon stopped. This
was repeated. the mouse having no
hesitation in leaving the place, now the
cat was watching. The play contin-
tinued for half an hour or so, when the
family retired, and shortly afterward
satisfied "mcoow'' from the cat told
that mousic was eaten. Now the fam
lily are very much interested in the
question: What did the cat do to the
mouse to make it so anxious to remain
just where the cat had left it until the
former could look after it? Was it an
lmal magnetism, or was there some
subtle means of communication be-
tween them, and the cat told the mouse
to remain there, and the mouse did as
it was told, except when intcrfered
with by more intelligent humanity?n-
PrOrideacc journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
Sullivan and Shcedy.

The Boston tough has met at last
one man who made him take water.
The person | refer to is Patrick Sheedy,
the gambler, who backs and manages
the pugilist in all his engagements
Shecdy is a revelation to Sullivan, who
has been used to dealing with loud
mouthed drunken fellows, who have no
particular ability to carry on ANYTHING
but a rough-and- tumble fight. Sheedy
Is a tall man of rather elegant and dis
tinguished appearance, and he is to all
intents and purposes the ideal gambler
created by Bret Harte in his stories of
the Sierras. Indeed, if Shecdy were to
take the name of John Oakhurst, he
could not come nearer to the romantic
idea of the man who lives by the turn
of the cards. One night in New
York Sullivan and Sheedy had dis
pute about some financial arrangement
Sullivan was drunk, noisy. and over
bearing, which, am compelled to adj
NIT, appears to be his normal condi-
ton nowadays. He staggered up to
Sheedy, and examining his hand into
his peajacket pockets, exclaimed: Il
have good mind to smash you in the
jaw what did you say?'' asked
Sheedy very quietly indeed. 1--WE
good mind to smash you in the jaw, 2
repeated Sullivan. Sheedy took hold
of the lapel of the prize-fighter' coat
and led him aside five or six steps. say
ing: 81 want to speak to you. When
they were out of range of the bystand-
ers Sheedy asked Have you any bus
mess in Boston that ought to be settled
upp" Sposen | have?n said Sulli-
van in his surly way. Because,
responded Sheedy, with dangerous
quietude, "if you take my advice you
will go TO Boston and settle it up be-
fore you smash me in the jaw. You'll
never have another chance" Sullivan
looked the pale gambler in the face for
a moment, and the expression he met
there was so convincing that he turned
on his heel and walked away. When
he sobered up he apologized, and said
he did not mean anything by his con-
duct. "It's all right, john" observed
Sheedy, 'but if you attempt to do any
thing of the kind just remember that
what said goes. ~ Y. Letter TO
Louisville Commercial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
Nations Names.

These are derived principally from
SOME peculiar cause or object. For in.
stance, lreland-which Julius Caesar
first called Hibernia-is kind of mod
ification of Erin, or the country Of the
west
Scotland from Scotia, tribe which
originally came from Ireland. 1t was
originally called Caledonia, which
means mountainous conntry-forests
and lands.
Portugal, the ancient Lusitania, wal
so named from a town on the Rivef
Donro called Gale, opposite 10 which
the inhabitants built city called Por-
to or 0portts And when the country
was recovered from the Moors the in
habitants combined the words and
called it the kingdom of Portuc ale
hence, Portugal.
Spain, the ancient Ibe6a, from the
river Iberius or Hispania. from the
PhGnician Spaniga, which signifies
Astounding with rabbits. which animals
are very numerous in that country
hence, Spain.
France, from the Franks. people Of
Germany, who conquered that country.
Its ancient name was Celia, Gaul or
Gala, Barechatta, the latter signifying
striped breeches, which were worn by
the natives.
Switzerland, the ancient Helvetia,
was so named by the Austrians, who
called the inhabitants of these noun
famous countries Schweitzers.
Italy received its present name from
renowned prince called Italua IL
was called Hesperia, from its western
locality
Holland. the ancient Batavi, war
like people, was SO named from the
German word hohl, the English of
which is "hollow,' implying a very
low country. The Inhabitants are
called Dutch, from the German deutsch
| or teutsch.
Sweden and Norway were anciently
| called Scandinavia, which the modern
antiquarians think means country
and woods, which have been burned or
destroyed. The appellation Sweden is
derived from Sintuna or Svitheod, the
native term Norway, or the northern
way. explaining itself.
Prussia, from Peuzal, Sclavonic
races but some writers suppose it took
lls name from Russia and the Sclavonic
syllable pc, which means adjacent or
near.
Denmark means the marches, terri
tories or boundaries of the Danes.
Russia is the ancient Sarmatia, which
has been subsequently named Muscovy.
1t derives its present name from Russi,
Sclavonic tribe who founded the
Russian monarchy. The original saw
age inhabitants used to paint their
bodies in order to appear more terrible
in battle. They generally lived in the
mountains, and their chariois were
their only habitations.
Turkey took its name from the Turks
or Turcomans, which signifies wander
ers, and originally belonged to the
Scythians or Tartars. 1t is sometimes
called the Ottoman empire, from 9th
man. one of their principal leaders,
Gaiigndnis Messenger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
A Cure For III ccoug.,.


'Hiccoughp' The sound came from
a very fat man in a big fur-lined over
coat, and it issued from the folds of his
fat throat with such force that nearly
everyone in the elevated train looked
around. The fat man calmly gaaed out
of the window and complacently picked
his teeth.
'Hiccoughm Again it rang through
the car. and again the fat man became
the focus OF all eyes. This time little
boy across the way snickcred out loud,
and little girl on the opposite seat
put her hands before her mouth and
'lee-hce d. with such enjoyment that
the fat mans face grew red with en-
barrasSment.
.'Hiccough! Hiccoughl' Two came
in succession here, and the big coat
fairly shook. Nearly all the passen-
gers were smiling now, except one
stcrn-faced old lady, who gave him
crushing look over her gold-rimmcd
spectacles.
Unnoticed by all, a benevolcnt-look-
ing little man sat 4 few seats behind
The unfortunate fat man. Anyone
could see that he was just the sort of
man who would go several blocks out
of his way TO accommodate a stranger,
or. ii asked n question about a street,
would glibly roll off the topography of
half of New York; or, that he knew all
signs and cures aud remedies for all
common ailments. 1t was easy to see.
too, that he was thinking of the ways
in which hiccough could be cured, and
few minutes later all were conscious
that the method he had selected was TO
scare it out of the victim. Thefat man
was still hiccoughing as the little man,
with smile on his face, steaithily
crept up behind him, and, just as he
saw the fat mans throat trembling for
another explosion. he brought both
hands down on his shoulders and
shouted:
.'Shoo!n
At that instant the car checked up
suddenly and the little man fell for
ward until he looked as if lie were
swimming in the big mans hat. Up
sprang the big man with roar.
''Oh. | didn't mean that, realIy,n
exclaimed the little philantnropist, but,
catching sight of the distorted features
of his victim. he turned and fled to the
door, which the brakeman was just OPP
ening. But the fat man was nimble,
and he caught his benefactor with
big, square-toed boot. "Eighty-sixr
shouted the brakeman, with lowered
head, but his cry was cut short as the
little man straddled his back and fell in
a heap on the other side, where he
picked himself up and fled through the
car. The fat man took his seat. The
hiccongh was cured, but, seated in the
last seat of the hindmost car, the little
philanthropist did not wear that look
of triumph and satisfaction which is
presumed to follow the success of a
cherished aim. - eU York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
Mr.. I.incnIn,s Relirinn

Says writer in the Advance l am
reminded of an incident which I once
heard related by that famous actor and
elocutionist, James E. Murdoch. 1t
was concerning President Lincoln.
will give it as nearly as can remember
in his own words. In his matchless
way he said, Ladies and gentlemen !:
Bear with me moment while l speak
of Mr.. Lincoln's religion. 1t is gener-
ally known that he was not protesting
Christian when he went to Washington,
and in some ways he gave offense to re-
liglous men. But as the burden and
care of the great Office came upon him.
he turned for strength and support to
the God of the Bible / had once been
spending three weeks in the White
House with Mr.. Lincoln as his guest.
One night. it was lust after the battle of
Bull Rum was restless aud could not
sleep. | was repeating the part which
! was to take in a public performance.
The hour was past midnight. Indeed,
IT was coming near dawn, when | heard
low tones proceeding from q private
room near where the president slept.
The door was partly open. / instructive
~ walked in, and there | saw sight
which shall never forget 1t was the
President kneeling beside an open Bible.
The light was turned low IN the room.
his back was toward me. For mo-
ment l was silent, as | stood looking in
amazement and wonder. Then he cried
out in tones SO pleading and sorrowful,
20 thou God that heard Solomon in the
night when he prayed for wisdom, hear
me; cannot lead this people alone, l
cannot guide the affairs of this nation
without Thy help. | am poor, and
weak and sinful o, God who didst
hear Solomon when he cried for wisdom,
hear me, and save this nation.'n
Then Mr.. Murdoch added, "Dear
friends. you who know me know am
not a protesting Christian, the more the
pity, but walked forward and kneeled
down by the side of that great man and
mingled my prayers and tears with him
for this bleeding country. think from
that time the clouds which had hung
low and threatening over the affairs of
our Government began TO roll away,
the skies were brighter. the smile Of
Heaven was upon our President, and
the God of Solomon had heard his
prayer and sent deliverance.n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-19
A Queer Old Clock.

II. NJ Longhead, Marinette, Wis,
writes as follows to the Jewelers' Circu-
lar and Neurological Reuiew: Il have a
clock which can not help but be great
curiosity to your readers. 1t is an old
grandfather clock and was brought
from the old country. 1t is n musical
clock. or, you might say, it has hand
organ in the top. 1t is 235 years old,
will keep good time, and it is the only
one of its kind in America The move
inent is made of wood, lead, iron, etc.
The weight that runs the musical part
weighs fifty pounds. 1t plays piece
every hour, but it is rather hoarse at
present from old age, or perhaps this
cold country has some effect on its
lungs The dial is large, and has the
paintings of William Penn describing
his history, etc. At the top are five
wooden musicians dressed in uniforms.
who raise their instruments TO their
lips as they begin to play. 1t is novel
aud curious. The case is seven feet
high, two feet square, made of maple
and mahogany, and very ancient
looking piece of work. 1t was made in
the year 1919, and was brought to this
country in 1917 by party of immi-
grants being the only timepicco brought
with them.