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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

A London correspondent of the New
York Times describes new weapon to
be seen at the Inventors exhibition, re.
Gently opened in that city, which in its
capacity for the destruction of life bids
fair to excel anything now used in war
fare. 1t is the invention of Mr.. Maxim.
an American.
Conceive q weapon, SAYS the CORE
spondent, weighing only sixty-five
pounds. mounted upon q tripod. which
can be lowered, raised, moved laterally
with one tand as easily as garden hose.
aud which pours out automatically 600
shots a minutel
'.Tha basis of it all is the utilization
of the fecoil force to fire the next shot.
Each time the recoil energy, instead OF
being wasted in kicking the gun over,
il used to eject the empty cartridge, and
fire it. The cartridges are taken in from
the bottom in chain, just as the per-
fecting press takes paper from the roll.
Each Of these chains has 333 cartridges
packed in box which is set in groove
under the gun. The operator has simply
to start the gun-a matter of seven
turns OF the hammer crank-~and then,
when the chain Of cartridges is nearly
exhausted, fasten a new chain 10 the
hook at the end and push out the old
box with q new, full one. For therest
he can devote his attention solely to
training the weapon
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16


MRs. LYDIA r. PnNKnAn: .Abco1
# September, 1851, my vile Was
uterine henorrhage. The best
physician could prescribe did no& cl
she rot more and more anfeobled.
troubled with prolapsus utef
corrhea, numhness Of the limbs
ness of the stomach and loss of ar
purchased q trial bottle u your
Compound. She said she could dik
soIntury I. Feet from ne srst desc Ne
Il comparatively free from the Pro
Stomach s sickness, Sc. The hemorf
very much better and Il less at tha
periods Her appetite is restored. ana
general health and strength are mueN
proved. we feel that we have been ~
fsslig benefited and our hearts arr drAWn
in gratitude Cor tho same and Ia sN1a4
for other sufferers, for whose sakes We |I
our names TO he used
&C w. Eaton. Thurston. n
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
A Queer superstition.

lAbram Reed. farmer living in Beaver
township. Penn, cut dovn q large oak
tree on his farm. and in cutting il IFS BE
found, Embedded IN the trunk. seven on
eight feet from the ground small glass
bottle and what had the appearance OF q
lock Of fhairs & The bottle had been In
serted in hole in the tree made BY an
augur, then ! pine plug was driven into
the hole over the bottle, the hair also
being held ia the hole by the plug.
The bottle was ccrked, and contained 4
cOl0rless liquid. Over the plug had
grown six solid rings Of wood beside
3 thick bark. There was b Superstition
among the early settlers, and It Is held
by many Of their descendants. that astb-
ma and other affections could be cured
By the victim standing against the tree
and haYing.a lock az his hair plugged in
II while the hair was still attached to his
head. Il must then be cut OF close "a
his head. and tho afflicted person walk
away ith0sis looking sc It Or ever pass
ing BY the tree again. While tho use Of
3 bottle. was not included ID this treat
menk, II Is believed that the one with
the hair discovered ia the heart Of the
oak tree was put there Ii the early days
ot the settlement ~ some believer in the
superstition % cure az ailment of some
kind Luusr World
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Mrs. Blank is rather young woman
with a rather aged husband He is sci
enlist who spends most of his time in
obtuse speculation, although the neigh
bors say he is compelled to do most of
the work about the house. This view of
the case was recently strengthened by
what lady visitor saw. The wife of
the scientist was at home and greeted
the visitor cordially, who responded:
GLOW do you do2 am glad to see
you looking SO well. And how is your
husband2n
ole is quito WE'LL" replied the wife
of the scientist. HE is in his studio
engaged in solving some difficult mathe-
matical problems.
just at this moment the voice of the
scientist was heard from the kitchen:
1--WE got through grinding coffee.
What shall do next2-S iftings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR
BErTkRs the most wonderful Invigorant that ever
sustained the sinking system.
Made from California roots ard herbs, free
from Alcoholic Stlmulants. "A RmrgMatEe
and Tonic.
This REaterS cures Female Complaints,
Inhammatory and Chronic rheumatism
vers, Blood. Liver and Kidney Diseases.
DvspeDafa or Hndfg cssfOn. Headache,
Pain in the shoulders, Coughs. Tightness Of the
Chest. Dizziness Sour Stomach Furred Tongue,
Bilious Attacks. Palpitation Of the Heart, Pneu-
monia and Pain In the regions Of the kidneys s
are cured by theuse of the Bitters.
For Skin Diseases Eruphons, boiis.
Erysipelas, Scrofula, Discoloratioas, Humors and
diseases of the Skin of whatever name or ma
ture, are literally dug up and carried cut OF the
system In q short time by the use Of the bltters.
Nt MmvfgOraacs the Stomnchs and slim
ulates the torpid Liver and Bowels, which rem
der IL OF uneQualed efficiency in cleansing the
blood OF all impurities. and impaTting new life
and vigor TO the whole system.
NO Person can take the Bitters and remain
long unwell
PIN, Tape and other Worms. are
destroyed and removed from the system.
Cleanse the Initiated Hood whenever
II is foul {; your feelings viii tell Won when. Keep
the blood pure, and the health of the system
viii follow.
I'm conclusion Give the Bitters atrial Il
viii speak for itself One hottie will prove bet
ter guarantee of It's merits than a lengthy ad-
vertisement.
n. MI. mcdonald Drug Co.. PrOprietors,
San Francisco CAL and ms so 4 $50 Washington St.
Cor, Charlton ST., New York.
Sold by all Dealers and Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Have you noticed thcgloss ID the uides9n
ssSecms 70 be very good
Good Why, IT'S the finest il the
w0rld-the very finesti wanted some
thing 70 show Of the coffin. and here Il
is tell you, the late deceased ought
TO feel proud to ride in such I vehiclel
You can say Ia your paper that it knocks
'em all out. Say, how are you on styIea7r
What stylesG"
Collins and shrouds, of course. Come
in q minute. I've got new thing in
shrouds- something you are bound 20
appreciate, and I'm after 3 patent on .
coffin with an air-receiver in t. Sayl
do me favor. Let me enclose you in
my new coffin and see how long the sup
ply Of air viii last you. III bet dol"
But the reporter had gone. Detroit
Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

DO you see that man over IN the cor
s nerf' said an excited individual rushing
EYES.
do you know himTs
Never saw him before in my life. Do
you know himg'
mo, | don't, and that's what makes
me mad. .
What's the matter7n
He called me liar" :
Why, how did he get acquainted
with your"
He never did. Didn't / just say /
never" Something in the friends face
stopped him suddenly, and he went out
ike fash and hasn't been back since.
Merchant TrareIkr.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Come out through the back way and
see my daisyln he chuckled as ne rubbed
his hands together.
"What gone into the funeral flowers
business on your own accounta Yet,
after all, why notR An undertaken might
as well furnish the flowers as the coffin. =
Come on. There-how does that
strike your
That's hearse-a new one.
''But it's the daisy | was speaking Of.
Isn't she spic-span and shiny9''
every nice.
should smile. 1t lays over anything
'lof the sort IN this town, and don't yoE
forget it s Get ID and lie down and let
me bob the springs 10 show how easy it
rides y
mo. thank you. ii us
You goons There's points about 4
heArsc the public ought to know. Get
up on the drivers seat Z
Excuse me, but ! prefer family car,
riaqc : - lss:
ooh. pshawl but YOU are TOO thin
skinned, JUST notice these springs. I
tell YOU it will BE positive pleasure to
fi6eAbove 'efl. The dish OF those wheels
isabsolutely pbrfoctssand such finish II,
81 sizes. ivefgsnice hearse ~
sssslYan bet Says,itsRill hAa proud hour
in my life when hitch span dfwhife
horses to that vehicle and prancel around
e the house Of the fnee sgleceased.
Landsl but won't the other 1n5 ertakers
look blue Say, feel Of these % ftains
pure silk
II take YOUR word tor it'.
t5sts4 A. tfss&4t
undertaken puts up his cash for II regular
daisy like this you newspaper fellows
ought TO encourage him. just remember
that the oldfashsoned way Of carrying
body around il lumber wagon and then
gaze on this Just notice how these reag
doors open g ndmit the coffin
VERY handy
Handy Why, man. it'a superb
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

MY dear" said father to his
daughter, how long ago was it that
George Jackson went West TO seek his
fortune7n
Just year, " the girl replied with a
Was there anything between you and
Georgea / sometimes thought he was
fond of you"
He was, papa" and the girl hid her
face on the old mans shoulder. 81 prom
ised George when he went away that /
would wait for him for years If neces-
sart."
Il have letter from him "
''Oh, papa" she exclaimed. docs
he-er--has he--oh, tell me, what does
he say7"
He wants twenty dollars to get home
with. n--Nelo York San.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
Health has ! beauty 0: - own. No

Health has beauty o: - own. No
eruptions, sores or discoloratious distig-
ure or annoy the man or woman whose
stomach, liver and bowels do their duty
thoroughly. To compel them to their
work. it is only necessary TO take dose
Of Dir. Walkers VINEGAR BrTTERs
twice or thrice day This potent vege-
table specific controls every disOrdered
function.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

The ar,-cst OF suspicious character upon
ais genel y appearances, movements or com
partnership, without waiting until he has
robbed traveller, fired q house. or murdered
. fellow-man, is an important function of q
shrewd detective. Even more important is
the arrest Of disease which, If not checked
frequent cough, loss OF appetite, general
sanguor or debility, pallid skin, and bodily
aches and pains, announce the approach Of
pulmonary consumption, which is promptly
arrested and permanently cured by DR.
Pierce's /" Golden Medical Discovery" Sold
by druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

TIE HoIss Hendome, Of Boston, i an
surpassed il location and appointments.
Tourists wishing to stop Il hotel which
offers the comforts Of their own homes
should not fail to visit It.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
NcarIy as Lively as IEascbaII.

"Smithers, did you ever play lawn
tennis2'
''No, Brown-Jones you know don't
go in for any OF those easy games. /
play baseball and lacrosse and football,
and games OF that sort. +"
Eyes, but tennis isn't easy
"Oh. rubbish Why, women play
tennis"
"Well, you just come down to the
court and try game with me.
/ "Well, ifyou want to sec what an ath
lctc will do with your namby -pamby
game, I'll come.
smithers smiled disdainfulIy at the
racket that was handed him.
81 couldn't miss a ball with that
thing, could II"
mo, " replied Brown-Jones.
Brown Jones served hot overland
cut. and Smithers made swipe that
didn't come within foot of it.
Zone strikeln he yelled.
"Fifteen-love, y said Brown-J ones.
"What do you mean by that9''.
That's point for me. "
ooh.
Brown-Jones served again. This time
Smithers caught the ball terrific right
handler, and sent it whizzing into thu
next township.
"Whoopl Home runr' he shouted.
whats that2'
Another point for me-"
t'Oh.n
Brown-Jones served again. Smithers
returned ii. Brown-Jones cut It diagon-
ally over the net and close in behind il.
Smithers made rush and q swipe He
struck the ground with his racket, broke
it short off at the handle, pitched head
first into the net, and wrapped himself
up in it. while one of the stakes ran into
his mouth and knocked seven of his
teeth into the innermost recesses of his
being.
Say. Brown-Jones, " he said, when he
had collected himself and found out
who he was: s'this game is blamed near
as lively rs baseball - Puck.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
In q Hurry.

Did you ever notice 3 woman in hurry
She goes along dccorously for 4 little
time Suddenly she makes 3 squirt, runs
about twenty yards, slows down painting,
and If you just watch the man walking
leisurely on the other side Of the street
you win find he'll get to the corner Of the
block before she does, and she is out Of
breath st that.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

IHAvE HAD Catarrh for years in its worst
form. Before had used one bottleo of Ely's
Cream Balm droppings into my throat had
removed, as well as deafness. It gives me
immediate relief for Cold in the head. Mrs.
HAGADoaN, Union, N. Y. Price 90 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

RoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression ofspir
SIS and general debility in their various forms,
also as preventive against fever and ague and
Otherintermittent fevers, the "Ferro-P hosphor-
ated Elixir OF Calisaya," made by Caawell,
Hazard q Co, New York. and sold By all Drug
gists, 10 the best tonic and for patients recover
hg from fever or other sickness il has no equal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

When death was hourly expected from Con-
Dumption, all remedies having failed and Dr.
n. James was experimenting, he accidentally
made q preparation of Indian Hemp, which
pured his only child, and now gives this recipe
Dn receipt of stamps to pay expenses Hemp
also cures night sweats, nausea sc the stom-
sch, and will break q fresh cold In - hour4
Address Craddock g. Co, 1882 Race streets
philadelphia, Pa, naming this paper.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Is the exclamation OF thousands suffering
from catarrb. To all such we say: Catarrh
san be cured by Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
It has been done in thousands of cases; why
not in yoursa Your danger is in delay. En-
close stamp to Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y, for pamphlet
on this disease.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

when vou vait or leave New York cty. save baggage
sxpresBaae and 86 carriage hire aud stop Re the Grand
Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot.
go elegant rcoms fitted ap at cost Of one maloB
gaeur. Restaurant supplied With the best Horse cars
stages and elevated railrUad 20 all depots. Families
Ilotal than aE any other Fscasa hotel II the cttV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
knowledge.

He that does not know those things
which are of use and necessity for him to
know, is but an ignorant man, whatever
he may know besides.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
.eRncIan-PnhIn..gy

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases, Scalding, Irritation,
Stone. Gravel, Catarrh of bladder.$ 81. Drugts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Weak lungs, splitting Of blood, consump-
tion, and kindred affections. cured without
physician. Address for treatise, with two
Stamps, Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa
ton. Buffalo N "
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

HOstetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, as a spe-
Dcllic for indigestion.
stands alone. When
the res ources of the
pharmacopoPia have
been exhausted. with
out. at least. doing
more than mitigating
the co M l Mt, \
course of this whole
some st ON a G n / 9
effects a perfect and
permanent cure. In
all cases Of dyspepsia
the liver IL more or
less disordered, and
upon this important
gland the Bitters act
with regular distinct
ness. regulating and
invigorating every Sc
cretive and assinlila
ting organ ON which
bodily and mental
health depend. For
sale by all Druggists
and Dealers generAlly
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Palpitation. Dropsical SwellinRs, Dizzi-
ness, Indigestion. Headache, Sleeplessness
cured by "Wells' Health Hanawar."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. '15c. Quick
Complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts,
huniona
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
on this disease.

There was one man in history who had no
mosher-in-law. His name was Adam.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Spring fever--The ambition Of a boy to
become q high jumper in q circus.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

One trial viii convince you that it IL the
best. Ask your dealer for IL and take no
other. Every box has our trade mark on.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Clears ont rats, mice, reaches, flies, bedbugs,
nts,skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c. D'g'sts
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

Freckles, Pimples, Salt Rheum cured. Ad'ss
DR.. Hutchinson, no ClarkSt., Chicago, Ill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

why y ths mosquito like charityl Ba.
eaaas Is hsslns 9 hun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16
s.TDon Want Rellef, but Cure.v

M. Making crazy quilts is theprOper work for
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

It was Murray Hill girl who called hay
grass Ia moved
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

w outfits for msndfactring % sfen eiS9
kNNHNWkM Kew Checks and Rubber STAMPS
Catalogue free. IS. M SPENCER.
ANA 06V9 = ia Washington St.. Boston, Mass.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

nnEAK n En- restored TO vieor and manhood by the
Howard Galvanlc shield and SuspensOry
" combined. Pamphlet free with POSITIVE pRooF
american Galvanic Co.. 1Iu3 Chestnut ST.. Phla.. Pa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

OTRM0nMg Send us stamp and we will
"a MsNG Ne send you instructions for stamp
- ing on Plush, Velvet, Felt, etc. so Il will not
rub 81 send ~ &C., and We will send also BIG
Work. n. q. pARAER. Lynn. Mnaa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

bAh1iCULAR attention given 10 Paper
Hanging, Painting. Graininr. &c.. II
AZ 80 u.s. branches. Orders from the country
foaleifeu and promptly attanded to.
= = work 0anrnnaea6a % esvs salssgnolson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

1890 1als D11. n. !. 1s.a. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-16

4 Why. MAJ ii'a snRsEb !
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-05-15
THE R0UT AT PENJDEH.
Detailed Account of the Russian At
tack on the Afghans.

Eyewitnesses of the Penjdeh affair say
that on March 20 Tab Saar, the Afghan
commander, received General KomarofTs
ultimatum, in substance that unless the AZ
ghans retired from the left bank of the
Kushk and right bank of the Murghab
before the evening of that date, the
Russians would drive them out
Captain Tate then conferred with Colonel
Zacharevsk as already reported. The same
night Tab Salar after consulting with the
British officers declined to evacuate the
positions referred to, but offered to consider
reasonable proposals regarding pickets and
outposts General Komaroff made no answer
to the offer, and next morning, during
rainfall accompanied by heavy mist, the Rus
slams advanced, the Turcoman cavalry cover
ing the infantry. This movement drew
the Afghan fire, when the Turcomans opened
out, showing battalion of the Seventy third
regiment, n sotna of Cossacks, and eight
guns Two of the latter came into action,
and the infantry fired volleys for half an
hour, sweeping the Afghans down in files
The Afghans, with muzzlo leaders and wet
powder, answered feeby, while two guns
badly placed replied to the Russian artillery.
The Kushk was swollen and unfordable
The only means of retreat was by the Pull
Khisti bridge, seven feet wide. The Cos
sacks swept forward on the left flank of the
Afghans, and the Russian infantry charged
their intrenchments and carried them at the
point of the bayonet killing hundreds of the
defenders, who resisted bravoly AT the first
shot the British officers, who were five miles
south of Ak-Tapa, hurried to the spot and
met the Afghans in full retreat, both from
Ak-Tapa and Pull Colonel Aikhanoff,
with strong escort, crossed the bridge and oc-
cupied the Afghan military governors tent,
but no pursuit was made. Colonel Alikan-
off ordered his Saruk Turcomans to attack
Captain Yates party, which arrived during
the Afghan retreat. Captain Yate asked
Colonel Zacharevski fer an interview, and
requested that troops be sent to guard the
British camp. No answer was given to this
request. Some Tekke Turcomans appeared
on the scene, and the Saruk Turcomans, with
Captain Yate, urged a retreat. The British
retired under the escort of the Saruk chiefs.
Tab Salar was badly wounded. The At
ghans were demoraliZed.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-05-15
South and West.

AT Richmond, Va, Thomas j. Cluverius,
the young lawyer, was placed on trial on the
9th, charged with tho murder of Fannie Lii
liam Madison, the young lady whose dead
body was found floating in the city reservoir.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty.
BRIGADIER-GENERAL IRWIN Mellow
ELL, on the army retired list, died the other
day in San Francisco General Mcdowell
was born in Ohio in 1918, graduated at West
Point fought in the Mexican war, was the
Federal commander at the first battle of Bull
Run, and afterward served through the civil
war in subordinate capacity.
FLAMES at Vincennes, Ind, consumed
Green's Opera house, the postoflice, Odd Eel
lows hall and other buildings, inflictiDg an
estimated aggregate loss of 100000.
COUNTY JUDGE BROOKS of Camp county,
Texas, convicted of bribery and sentenced to
two years Imprisonment, shot himself dead
few minutes after sentence had been i'm
posed.
MARTIN NELSON attempted to commit
robbery near Bonito, New Mexico but was
detected. He then shot and killed Dr.
Flynn, Mr.. and Mrs. Maybury, their two
sons and little daughter, and two other
men. Nelson was finally killed by neighbors
THE election of Republican successor to
Representative Shaw (deceasedD gave the Re-
publicans control of the Illinois legislature
by one vote. Shaws district is Democratic
by 1000 majority; but the Republicans pre-
tended Indifference and put up no candidate
until late in the afternoon, when by previous
s secret "a nrrangement they began to
the Democrats, thinking success assured,
polled only light vote, the Republican can
didate who was voted for at the eleventh
hour, got in by small majority. This as
sured the return of a Republican successor to
Senator Logan in the United States Senate
MITCHELL ANDERSON, a Choctaw youth of