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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-16
The Type setting Tournament

CHICAGO, Jan. I2.-At type set
ting tournament this evening Barnes
took the lead in a number Of ems
set, as well as for good workman
ship, by setting 2,880k ems in an
hour and a half This was counted
from uncorrected proof Mccain
came next with 1928 net, and Hud-
son third with 2,475 net After the
close Of the evenings work, Barnes
accomplished the feat Of setting $50
ems in half an hour with his lower
case reversed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-16

T. I. Barnum has purchased from
the London Geological Gardens, the
elephant, the widow Of the lamented
Jumbo. Alice was the constant
companion ofJumbo for many years,
and showed much distress when sep
arated from her big spouse. She Is
exceptionally large, and is docile,
affectionate and playful, and partie:
nlarly attracted toward children.
Her arrival is expected about March
l, in time for the opening Of the Bar
mum and London shows.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-16

In 1860, only $3.50 newspapers
were published in the United States,
or one for every 5000 inhabitants.
Now 13,494 newspapers are publish
ed, or one for every 8, ZIG inhabitants;
certainly q remarkable growth in
twenty-five years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-16

Judge Thurman, in his decision as
umpire in the arbitration between the
operators and miners of coal in Ohio,
fixes the base at go cents a ton,
which is the amount asked by the
miners.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
Couldn't Get In.

Nv hat class DO YOU want 10 enter
your horse in :" said thr president of
the agrlc ,ltural fair AS he met the
honest Farmer at the gate.
Enter my hoss: amt got no hoss
70 enter now here"
"Don't want to pat either of your
horses on the track.
No, SIR
'.Got wheel OF fortune or any such
thing yon want 10 set up:
"Naa :"
Then what are YOU driving in with
the team and wagon fer
WHY, I've got pun'kin here four
feet high and lot OF big corn aud some
o the test squashe- in the whole couR
" and there a tao wear old steer tied
behind the wagon that beats anything
YOU ever See. | know
lua, may all be. NV friend, bat
this Is no place for YOU. lf you We got
a h r-a that you want 10 put on the
'raca Or any Kind OF i confidence game,
YOU might come IN, but as it Is We
have no ronm for YOU. Come, move
on their, and give Colonel Toeweisht
chance to drIve in. TO and feed
your garden truck 10 your big steer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
How To Live / orever.

Wallace =. Reed, Of the Atlanta
Constitution, saws that if you will sit
down and stay.down YOU will live for
ever He practices what he breaches
The Constitution st,s thai for twelve
aours every day he sits at his desk :;
f,u" hou~s he sis AZ home. 1t takes
tw I've minutes to walk 300 yard foar
tinrs each day. He >lrep> seven md
\ aIt hours. HIS hralth is perfect
llI> APP, tIIr Is htrn, his brain clear.
and hi capacly I + WORK remarkable.
lie i never SICK day Or IN hour or IA
minute. III is genial. fresh, bright
and does not aye IA shade. HIS know
ledge of men aud things is unusual.
The only character in books that per-
pltx-s is "lhe Wandering jew" Il
cannot understand he says, "how he
lived so / ng when he was con inually
moving about. y E,rchaR9e.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
He Was the Orchestra.

He was "a worthy priest. and one
Friday he had been giving his congre-
cation rasplng gatIop over the NOR
tGcatlon aud flesh course. Arrived
at home, hungry IS wolf. he rsng the
bell for luncheon, and anon the new
servant made her appearance, and
he'd IN with small plate Of bread
aud butter and two hard boiled eggs.
why. how now, Bridget" inquired
the holy man. lis this fitting meal
10 set before your master
III you pleasure, sir, said the girl,
Il Was in chapel this morning and
heard your sermon, aud Oh, it was
beautiful, and you told us how we
ought TO starve ourselves on Friday
and
Bridge" interrupted her master,
"dId YOU ever 60 10 dancing party"
Yes, your reverence
And YOU have observed the guests
figuring on the floor. whilst up above
Il the orchestra. who play the music
for the others TO dance to"
Is, your reverence
Very we'll, then, Bridget, recollect
IN the future that am the orchestra
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
COLI and Toblcco Smoking

Dr. Chudnovski publishes in the
RuSskaya .Neditsina an account of d
series of observations made on twelve
soldiers in military hospital, wh"
were perfectly healthy with the excep
ton of slight inj juries, with the object
Of determining the effect Of cold ap
plicatlons to the eplgas rum upon thu
rapidily of digestion. The s'omac
tube was of course freely used. and
the completion of digestion was taken
to 'e marked by the disappearance OF
solid particles in the gastric contents,
as revealed by drawing them up
through the tube. The author found
that when ice bladders were applied
next the skin over the region of the
stomach, digestion was retarded in
nine out of the twelve c,ses. Six of
the men were smokers and six non
smokers. In the the former the time
repaired for digestion averaged seven
hours, while in the case of the non
smokers the mean period of digestion
was only six hours.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
- . N~-
y EB B LES.

a rolling eye never yet gave ii pierc-
ing glance; but when circular saw
glances it always pielces.
Papa" said Spring street urchin,
anxious for sleigh ride, "what are the
weather 'prohibitionisis' for to-mor-
row -
A Vermont paper says: "The pop
ularity of husking bees is very great
this season." That's all right, but
our experience has shown that there
is not much enjoyment in attempting
to husk good healthy bee.
"I,e been on this road ten years."
said tie conductor on Southern rail-
road to passenger who complained
Of the slow time, can | know what
Pm talking about" Ten years, eh?"
said she passenger. "What station
did you get on at :"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
Facts Ab)ut the Mule.

1t IL said that mule cannot bray
If you tie weight to his tail and hold
1t down. This was touchingly illus
trated IN the cavalry movement that
preceded the second battle of Manassas
Gen. Stuart, with large force of
cIvalry manp wiring around the re-
treating rrmy of Pope, got caught be-
tween two columns of the Union troops
and was obliged to conceal himself in
"A dense wood between two pIr.llel
roads along which the enemy were re-
treating. He had to lie low all night
until the columns passed by. Mes
sengers that the Union Generals sent
10 each other through the woods were
captured aud held with as little roise
as possible. One great difficulty was
to keep the mules in the ordnance
and commssary wagons form braying
and thus calling the attention of the
foe. For this purpose Stuart ordered
Ii man to be detailed to stand by each
mule and whack him with a stick as
soon as he offered to bray for mule,
like an orator, requires certain pre-
paration before beginning his neat and
appropriate exercises. There is a pre-
!lminary protest made with the ears,
and certain solemnilies of the nortrils.
an expression Of sorrow overspreads
the cpunrence, then the tail is lifted.
\ BRAY does not break forth from the
lips of tn mule, 1t begins way back
IN the nbl ,mlnal viscera and comes
gradually up. Now, as soon as the
cavalry mules began To prepare for IA
BRAY. whack whack would 90 the
sticks. AMI the bray would be sup
pressed and thus all night 1t VS.
sad that this was needless severity.
for it would have sufliced to tie a
brick bat TO the tail of each mule.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
Matrimony Geographically Def led

Bob, where is the state Of matri-
mony:"
1T is one Of the United States. 1t
is bounded by hugging and kissing Oh
one side and cradles and babies on the
other. Its chief products are popula-
ton, broomsticks and STAYING ont o
nights. 1t was discovered by Adam
and Eve while trying to find north.
west passage out of Paradise. The
climate is rather sultry till you PISS
the tropics Of housekeeping, when
sqnally weather commonly sets in
with sufficient power to keep all hands
cool as cucumbers. For the special
roads leading to this interesting state
consults the first pair of blue eyes you
run against"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
READY !!

To meet the wants Of the
thousands that desire to
purchase their own and
their Boys Outfits from
US. Positively the largest
variety, the bandsomest
Novelties, and the best
made and finished Cloth
ing ever offered to dis
corning Purchasers. Ele-
giant Cur, Perfect Fit,
and general superiority,
are acknowledged Char
acteristics Of our Suits,
Trousers and Overcoats.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24

Catherine Owen has published
book called "ren Dollars Enough"
She may think so now: but by the
time she gets all tie jet trimming and
and stuff for the overskirt, sh will
find that about ton dollars more is
necessary, not including the dress
makers bill. Ten dollars is enough
for the material, but the trimming
and the making cost like sixty.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24

Is there any good reason why man
who never pays his bootmaker should
not be styled a freebooter?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24

He sang Of love; and kings and peasants came
And flung their gold and homage at hi. feet
All had known love, aud all had found it
sweet,
/ nd 10 ! the singer held the KEY to fame
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-24
1,ottrg.
HE KEY.

I W
unknown singer sang joyful song;
few light-heartei listeners had he,
hs paused, responsive to his notes Of glee,
q tripped away to mingle With the thfong.
ksng Of tame. One traveller, no more,
ho sought Tor glory on the heish hts, il ,ew
near,
o. for a moment lent attentive ear,
20 hurried on, thrice salitrr than before.
\pg of sorrow and mournful train
ned in sad eyed silence to his song,
- sng EACH Others hands, and passed
H,s,
heir hNkhesled wounds re-opeVei by bis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
A Frui. Auction.

Browns wharf, Baltimore, was
alive yesterday with bidders on the
cargo of fruit which arrived from Pal
ermo per steamship Herschel. Fully
1890 boxes of oranges and 4,S03
boxes Of lemons were offered, and the
bidding was spirited. There we're
buyers from New York. Washington,
Frederick, Annapolis aud other places,
all of whom bought from catalogue.
Oranges brought sass to $3.50 per
box, and 50. 55 to So. so for half boxes;
lemons $3.50 to SIS so box, and 81 20
to 81 So for half boxes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
The Way to Conduct Business Properly.

Our aim is TO please our customers
Every order sent to us receives the
strictest attention, realizing that the
best Is always the cheapest especially in
regard to Drugs and Chemicals. We
take extraordinary pains 10 secure the
purest and most reliable or the market
We do not advertise to undersell any
one, but guarantee every body who is
pleased to patronize US an honest equivo-
lent for what is charged them, Our
Store is as complete both in stock and
working appliances as any first class
Ph armacy in the largest cities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
strawbsrrY Packers.

The strawberry and pea pickers ere
docking into the Third district. in
large numbers. The business will Be
fully underway the first of next week,
and large quantities Of berries will be
shipped TO Baltimore By sailbOats.-
Whole families settle Ia the district.
with their furniture and cooking uten-
sils, finding shelter in barns and
other outhouses belonging to the
truck farmers. They make good wages
and live happy, jolly. Bohemian lives
during the season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Lightning Bugs Wanted

1t has been suggested by citizen
to a representative of THE CAPITAL
that our City Fathers offer prem
ium for few lighlning-bngs or fire.
lIes, and substitute them for some Of
the present gas lamps that now adorn
our streets. So dim are some of the
lights that it would be hard to dis
tinguish them from a freely. II our
authorities should happen to pass the
gas lamp in front Of the Presby terian
Church on Gloucester street some
dark night, and one or two others 10
the eastern section of our city. that
we are informed of, it would be hard
to tell whether it was gas jet or a
Iightning-bug Many strangers are
in our city at this time from all parts
OF the country, and they would like
to see our beautiful "city by gas
light" but we imagine it would be a
dim see if they were oil like the above
lamp. In the meantime, we would
suggest the employment of few of
the idle in our city in bagging fire.
Bugs at fair rate per hundred
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

One of the largest and most re-
liable stationery firms in Baltimore,
is that Of j. II. Medairy & Co s N.
Howard street. Their stock embraces
variety too numerous to mention
In fact sou can get here anything in
the stationery line. They make blank
book making speciality, and can
complete with any house 10 the coun-
try in this line. Those OF our read
ers who ave an location to purchase
10 this Inc, we advise them 70 give
this 6rm . call.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

The following cadets, in addition
to those reported in the EVENING Car
ITAL yesterday, have passed their
mental and ply steal examination iol
admission to the Naval Academy -
Fl w. Rams, New York; a.. S
Thompson, Wis n. T. Coleman, N
T.; Ii j. Ziegeman, Ohio; E. w
Reynolds. Pa; f. II. Scbo6eld. N
Y; NJ. M Taylor, at large; q. @
Ward, N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

Carpenters and painters are busily
engaged fitting up the practice ship
jamestown" for the GUNNER cruise
She is receiving thorough overhaul
ing and will be put 10 "apple pie" or
der by the lst Of June. She is fne,
large sea-going vessel, and viii be
thoroughly equipped for the cruise -
After returning from the cruise tho
jamestown VIII resume her place in
the training squadron.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
LOCAL NEWS.
Jubile c Singers.

For several nights the pat week
a colored band of Jubilee Singers"
composed of some of the best vocalists
10 our city, under the leadership Of
Prof. Edward Peel, prominent col
ored Individual in musical circles aud
leader OF Peel's Brass Band, have
been making the stiffness of our nights
vibrate with sone sweet melodies
from their musical band, A few
nights ago Mayor Claude came In FOR
serenade, aud last night, Mr.. l. G.
Gassaway and family. the urbane
cashier of the Farmers National Bank,
was complimented by the singing
band; also the family of Mrs. Alex.
Randall on State Circle and Mary
land Avenue were the recipients Of
their compliments. Their musical
voices filed the air for several squares
around with sweet strains of vocal
music, and drew crowd around the
singers. The band is composed of
many of the employees of the Naval
Academy, who, jest before the sum-
mer vacation of the Academy, 60
around the city serenading a few Of
the most prominent citizens.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Physicians Prescriptions,

We have taken extra care to throw
every safeguard possible about our Pre-
scription Department. We employ only
competent help. Our stock embraces
everything usually sold in a first class
Drug Store. We mention Drugs and
hemicals b,th foreign and domestic,
Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Sponges.
Chamois Skins, Surgical Appliances, rs
Breast Pumps, Family Syringes. Trusses.
Pessaries Catheters, Nipple Shields, and
all the popular Patent Medicines. VIII
order anything we may not have in
stock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

The jury of iuquisition IL the case
of the heirs of Major Luther Cuttings
VS.. the Baltimore and Short-LiRe
Railroad Company, on damages done
10 their farm, one mile from Annapo.
lis, by the road passing through l.,
rendered verdict for $4,000 for the
heirs. They claimed $4,000 damages
and the company was willing to give
81 800
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Capture of An Accomplish of Muir
derer.

Paul Reed, the colored man and
accomplish of Mannou, the supposed
murderer of William Green, alias
Billy. the JOKER" at Chesapeake
City, Cecil county. was captured
yesterday on the farm of DR.. Tbeo-
dore Regell, 10 the Third district,
this county, by one of Pinkerton's de-
detectives, through labor agency 10
Baltimore. The detective was reti-
cent about the matter and refused to
give the name of the colored man
who, however, confessed to getting
part of the money of the murdered
man. though he claims George Man
non did the killing The colored man
has been working in Anne Arundel
four or Eve weeks The murder was
committed Thursday morning, March
18th.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Remembering Ola Friends.

The young men known as the "A.
d AS" of which Mr. Harry Wier,
Of Wilmington, Del, is member.
sent him q handsome silver water
set as wedding present few days
ago. Mr.. Wier is expected here with
his bride to spend few days and
will find hearty welcome among the
friends be made during his residence
in this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
The New Manager.

Mr.. Chas. Lindenborn, the former
courteous and accommodating clerk
has succeeded to the management oil
toe Maryland Hotel, vice Mr.. j. A,
Heffinger, deceased. We congrain,
late friend Charley upon his new
role in the hotel business, aud We
think the public will agree with US in
saying he is the right man in The
right place"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Without Regard to COstl

Ladies Dress-G Goods from 8 to
25c. per yard.
Plain and Brocade Velveteens
and Colored Laces for Dress
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, Calicoes, Cot
ton and Flannels, at reduced
prices.
Gents, Ladies and Chilren q
Underwear, Hosiery, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, Linen Col
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, Scarfs and
Bows, at very low prices.
Black and colored Jerseys,
Jersey Capes, Gents and Boys
Knit Jackets and White Shirts
very cheap.
Calico shirts for soc worth Toe.
Boys white shirts for Al cents
worth Coo.
Splendid line of ladies' Coats
and listers will be
CLOSED OUT AT COST.
All other goods in stock at
prices TO Sati6 the times.
]. FRANK KRAMER
nov4-tf Francis Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Soft Crabs.

The locust blossoms have brought
soft crabs to The front, il there is any
sign 10 that aphorism, as our market
has been well supplied with this deli
cacy Of the season for several days
past. They retail from so 10 IS cents
per dozen, but before another week
will 40 doubt retail for "a and 90
cents per dozen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Drss Reform for Ladies.-Our Ne

Dr,ss Reform for Ladies.-Our New
Book just out, entitled, DRESS REFORM
FOR LADIES" with elegant wood engrav-
ings and Biography of WORTH, THE KING
or FASHION, PARIS; sent free Ito ladies
only Ga receipt oil 1 cents in stamps to
paypos.age.
We also want lady agents for our
CELEBRATED MADAME DEANS SPINAL
SUPPORTING CoRsETs No experience re-
quired. Four orders per day give the
agent $3.50 monthly. Our agents re-
port from four TO twenty safes daily.
Send at once for terms and full parlicu-
lars. $500 outfit free. LEWIS ScnIELE
& Co., 500 Broadway, New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

Andrew Boyler and Ezra Turner,
colored, and John Siddell, white,
have been adjudged insane by jury
of inquisition, and ordered by the
Court to be sent to an insane asylum.
In the case Of Siddell. who is the
possessor of property, q trustee was
appointed by the Court.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Chlldr.n,s Clothing Made 10 Or.lsr.

Children's clothing of the latest styles
and patterns made to order on short
notice by Mrs. l.. j. Gardiner, 36 West
street. near Calvert. Also Ladies and
Misses dresses made from measurement
after the most improved pattern. Ais )
ladies underwear on hand and made to
order at short notice.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Dlslocased her Shoulder.

Mrs Professor Schoff, wife Of the
leader Of the Naval Academy Band,
fell yesterday morning and dislocated
her shoulder. DR.. Claude was called
and rendered medical assistance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Charlie Fox, of Baltimore, was
in town yesterday, visiting friends
on West street.
Mis- Lizzie pashiell, daughter OF
Rev. Or. pashiell, is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. John Ireland, Gloucester
street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

THE paper - circulated aud read by
more people ia Annapolis, than any
other paper Published here. and IL the
beat medium for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

On Sundays the admission to the Pdn-
Drama of Second Battle of Bull Run,
Corner, 10Th street and Ohio Avenue, in
Washington, d. O., will be reduced to
twenty five cents; children under IL
years of age fifteen cents. Open on that
day from one to eleven o'clock P. NJ =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Court MARTIAL Sentence.

Private Mooney, q member of the
y. 5. Marine Corps. Naval Academy !,
has been sentenced By Court Mar
tial to one months imprisonment in
double irons. for drunkenness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. Com. Geo. E. Ide has been
ordered to the Alliance as executive
officer. Ensign JAS. B. Cahoon has
been ordered to the receiving ship
Minnesota.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
An Affecting Scene.

During the stay of the Governor in
Annapolis yesterday, among the call.
ers was an old lady, deeply dressed
in mourning, accompanied BY her
daughter, who came to urge the par.
don of an unfortunate son and broth
or. The ladies wept bitterly as they
related the circumstances ofthe young
mans incarceration in prison, and.
implored executive clemency 10 bis
behalf. The scene was a most affect
ing one aud even our tender-hearted
Goyernor could scarcely suppress bis
feelings. The Governor listened at
tentively to their statement, aud said
he would consider the case, provided
the court Officials make it out cub
ject for executive interference.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21

Ponds Rxtract.-Men and women Will
suffer from severe headache. when ten
minutes spent bathing the head with the
Extract would afford relief.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
TINE TABLE.
ANNAPOLIS AND ELK RIDGE r. r

Sunday traius viii leave Annapolis at
$50 A. NJ, and AGO =. Nj.
Through Coaches are run between Bal
timore and Annapolis on all the above
trains
Through freight to and from Baltimore
every day. Local freight Tuesday and
Friday at 900 a. m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-21
cRANpl cRANDl GRAND

Salvation Meetings on Saturday. Sunday
and Monday,
The 22d, 28d and Gath instants at s
O'Clock p. M, at Salvation Army Bar
racks. Staff Captain A. d. G. Bryant
and others from Washington, d. c.,
will have charge Of the meetings.
Fully 400 persons can now be COM
fortably seated in the Barracks. Sill
yer collections will be taken at the
door on Sunday and Monday nights.
Large attendance is expected. Capt.
A. ID. G. Bryant is noted as one of the
ablest speakers In their Army, and
nobody should neglect TO come and
hear him. Best order shall prevail.
CAPTAIN STEVENS AND WIFE. >