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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28
THE SAILORS YARN.



Won cav thot a man hos 10, On bo,,o a
k,ow'aT%e Of no,i'ratin1 6af,re bo 90"
conmsn5 81 Shin Jn ,',n,~ said an in,eIIi
n,.nt I1"L;D, soarar ., a hoar.l;nr Lnrso
Tnnrer ,h,. 9TH Jav 90 tLo ,,,;r .Ioo.J nr
ar Fast r:vrr nier voi,in,r For ,n incnrn
inr sLir ., D., d,nLoJ - 10 soiI Tho
rrnnrr ~Thrn Won are ont If vonr
rccL,,riro, = r,,n,;Gr.,J tI,,, .s..,,,o,, .[or /
have Known man IN romm,nJ 81 dim
ord nal, co'j r'rs i, h,r ari yn, L,.
JiJnl tnoI anv more al,,,ni ,'1,yirafior
Than Won 40 The rr,,rrr anJ seyrrnI
others who stood nn,r onI y,h,, had hoard
mo .,o,m.r-. ,,.c,riar s,o,.,r.nt a.L,.l
him ia ,cII In tell rl,cm ahnu, the srranrr
cnn,aip who knr,y nn,I,'n,, aI.,,,, r,,i'ra
tinn TLis r"Inr,t sa,.ma7 to ,tritr The
saarnon -. anita rnos',,,.iIs AMI he at
once rrorp,5rT to snin hi. yarn
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hnmnJ fnr .rr,o or,, r.. ,a,,,;n
va, a, tinc , I""t;r, SLi,,,ar a. '.,..r
saw IIa was ,aJI an| s,,',,ii f,iI, Win =
L',,v, L,,rJ ,,Iiri' l.. ,nnt - ',m.I Jrsi
of rains v;,r Th,,. c.IInJ him Inrf
pbiIlins TLnurh hn was rr;,,hty fnn
iooL inc and :, koI as if h, .nn,, ovorv
hing when Won look at him Close 10 for
a minute somehow he didn't ook a smart
man The first time went 70 the wheel
he was on deck. and watched him a deal
more than | did the rpmpa,S and the
more looked at him the morr made
up my mind that with all his talking
WAYS and look, he wasn't what called A
smart man. one queer thing about
Can't. hi,lips WAS that he kent a
servant. That's something very strange
for the captain of an American ship lo
do luI they said that the Calrtnin
was born in England. and lie talked a lit
tie as if he wa, Tut that ser, ant of his
was queer looking fish They called
him StotY That fellow was awkward
His legs and arms sccmtgl twisted Moth
ing fitted him, and he hgI red hair. and
his uglv face was ali covered with dig
freCklcS But somehow about the ewes
he looked smart
Every now and then while was at the
wheel the captain and Ncotty would be On
deck, and when heard them talk
Couldn't help think that ~,utty was much
the smarter OF the two although the skip
per was a man past - while SCOtty was
little more than Laf that. SCotty never
had anything to do with the men. lie
lived in the cabin and was almost alwsy
with the captain Although they called
him a servant l never saw him do any
work. Sometimes he would come on
deck and give the mate in charge Of the
deck some message from the captain
about changing the course or going
about. or S"mething else about navl.
eating the ship AT times III heavy
weather or when the CAPTAIN was putting
the ship ABOUT he would walk up and
down leaning on sc"ttys shoulder
Scotty would look out kind of qucrrly
from under his eyebrows while he walked
alongside the captain. AID he always
seemed 10 bc mutlering something. All
this seemed Kind Of strange 10 me Once
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

The large man did not wait to hear
more, bat he grabbed the sachcls one
after another. and sent them spinning up
and down the aisle as Scotch curriers' play
their game on the ice. Then the large
man sank his 300 pounds heavily into the
seat piurilng the dude in the corner as
though he were wedged there for life
There WAS 4 sIien,e of at least ten
minutes and then the great swell. who
was more pal!Id than ever, said very
meckly
May 20 and get my traps sir:
e ertainiy. said the lar-e man rising
and making way for him politely. 60
and get them 10y all means 30 the lank
and languId. anl c ,IraOrdinarily dressed
young man went from one emf Of the car
10 the other galhere / up all of his be
lunyin-s. and returned to the seat which
was now fully occupied by the 90
Founder.
Am | 10 st here said the swell.
timidly.
No, little one said the "OO-pounder.
in large and a'ectionate tone D." gu
are TO stand DIP with your little bags in
your nice lite arms until We get 10 the
end Of the road. have a friend in New
York waiting for this seat 30 there he
stood for long and bitter hour until the
train rolled into the Jersey ity depot
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

EOm Pedro, of Bra il. is the oldest liv
ing sovereign. lie has reigmed fifty three
or since he was y years old
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

During the last v"nty wears peers or the
elatives of peer in England have held offices
As follows: Dukes, ~; rnarquIses 90; earls
3,;SO; viscounts, ~; barons, 2,492; total,
! ,1yl
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

The Smithsonian institute no loungei
gives away its publications. bU offer
them for sale at about cost price
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28
TAUGHT 4 LESSON.
SAD EXPERIENCE OF THE SLIM
YOUNG MAN AND HIS SACHELS.
The Large Man VIII" Wanted "A seat in
the Car A Di.contted bud" and His /
Punishment 4 Long and
Bitter Hour.

.E~n"ENu IA r"
The cheap swell, Of New ork are a
source Of infinite amusement OF ali the
towns on earth il strikes me that New
York makes the M ST ml>rrAb exhibit
of the genus swell Hnc very amusing
specimen is a very Ion- indeed a ycrN.
very lon Young mlu w.lh thin face
spindle Ic-S arms that seem CON ruSrd of
at least three Joints and n cucsi a out
which a seven inch hat band might easily
be cla>Pcd, lie Is pa'lit Id white and
he a .ecls tie mos, astonshingIy tnylIsh
clothes
\ >rr, INFN u FRnNI
One day last summer when was com
ing into >ew ork from short trip out
on the Pennsylvania road | found this
specimen seated in front of me lie wore
light drab kid Clio e. admirably de
sigued for dusty railroad travei-a red
calico shirt a high white co ar with /
white satin ncChlir. a spattcd blur waist
coat aud very tight trousers aud coat Of
big tnglish chcrA Ills feet were inCa~,d
in long. pointed patent leather boots,
made dOuhiy conspicuous By white over
CATERS and lac wore seven OF eight rings
with manner of chilling hauIeur BY
his side on the same seat We're piled
number f sdchcIs and bags oruAmcutcd
with big SILVER initial, and square rowu
over them, which. | suppose, passed ior
u crest
livery other seal in the car except the
one occupied by the sachcls Wa, taken.
when a large man got in at New Bruins
wick aud went up and down the aisle
twice locking for seat. FINALLY he ap-
preached the long young man, pointed tC
the saChels. and said quietly
Are Nou keeping this scat for any
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28
Gain Foth Wa ;.

We encourage t!.c interchange of visits
with patrons of other resorts, said the
proprietor of leading summer hotel;
when our peOp.c are away for the day
they pay for The dinners they don't have.
and when their friends return the call,
they pay for the dinners they do have, so
We gain both ways
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

B"atin: on the River Thames.
lent tn Cor Kl1slS j." T.m->
The river Thames is a favoritr resort /.
-ummrr for hOatlug ii has most elem
mhanhmr Is II stone. and gardens al
urk~ a Ong its wInlIng banks muhc
lar ugh city, country and vilage an eve
changing picture of wonder and dc icur.
The loTia cmhankment with Ils heuuI
al gardens sraruarv al m .uu..u.,
Az .H VI ID ,rc wo. Id and u>.i, O.
Tiic "t I."ndo' ! rave aNHi ci me
I LuUcruus eNCur~Iuu. on The rye,
la g been down 10 reeuw Ch and : 90
Wlrh an below where | ,nu sec Ia
wonder nj array OF Shipping the iauou~
Try CkS. ship huIIdI z aid tOrpcIp cS
luh.lShmcals together with the immcn-,
elevators and warehouses hat Inc tB.
banks of this noted q nj ever Ihrongii =
river
At Greenw Ch saw the celebrated oh
servatory aud marine hospi,a estIb shed
centuries ago. also had the pleasure o
spending day on the Thames up the
river. at Richmond. kingston. Hampton
court and above, boating with an elegant
party of English ladies and gentlemen
In my boat we had two accomplished
young ladies' who were expert at haudrin.
the paddles and rowing a boat They
were the Equals of the best among the
men. and aslonished me with their prOwcsS
and wonderful feats We had an elegant
lunch on little island in the river. and
such day Of glorious and refreshing en-
oyment is hard TO he imagined and
rarely so keenly appreciated and realized.
The sun shone bright the day was fair
and innumcrahle BEATS of pleasure seekerI
thronged tn" river and passed and repassed
US with smiling faces. full of sunshine
aud bright with exhiIarating enjoyment
Il WAS most like a holiday in Venice
when the gondolss throng the water with
ripping song and laughter | never bc
fore comprehended how much of pleasure
could lie found u on the sparkling waterI
Of the river upon boating holiday
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

And this time the ship was lying to-
Finally saw >cotty looking mighty ugly
out of the corners of his eyes lie was
pale. too; but be went up to the captain
and seemed TO beg h IN once more but
the skipper AGAIN shook his head ID said
loud enough for NE TO hear him We
must put back 10 al,ao. Then he went
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

There are now on the rolls the names Of
l7,2l2 women, widows Of soldiers Of tho war
Of 1872
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

In the meanest hut is a romance. if you
knew the hearts there
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28
CIGARS THAT SPUITER.
METHODS OF MANUFACTURE WHICH
LESSEN The DANGER.

serious Accidents which Have Been Fol
lowed by Prosecution of the Practical
Joker An Abandoned PORN of Diver
siun-A Costly Piece of Pun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-28

II none wsre SICK AMI II ,us S'r. q
Nnat service cuu i Wa ni-rf
| [. ink II ws were always sai
We scarcely cuul Oe tender.
Dii our b ''Ovei naver need
Ga" patent mInlstrttIUu,
EHrtI wDul grow cod an mis-, n l..
1t, -wsste u cons JlAti N.
sorrow never clrim II ur etrt.
An / every wish were graut,"i
P.tIsncs would de AMI hope leprt:
Life " nj be di-rnchan'-i
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

when Breckenridge was marching
on Baton Rouge be one day, unat-
tended by any Of bis aids. rode up to
solitary pine woods vidette, who bad
come in from St. Tamman, and was
new to the etiquette of army life.
The general had not the pass word,
and the yidette bad no advantage OF
him in this respect
I'll wish to pass,' said the general.
We'll, past oD; who cares q cuss;
/ ain't stopping this here road are I?n
You don't know who am" said
the general, smiling"
"Nu. | don't-that's a pooty horse
you're on, anyhow"
II am General Breckenridge, the
commanding officer" continued the
general, much amused ut the picket's
idea of the duty required Of him.
lyon ar, ar you; we'll I'm Bob CHG
gers, an I'm glad to see you. old
fvller; how are your" replied the
picket, extending hand as large as
frying pan.
The general shook hands and gal
loped on, to avoid some lengthy 10.
quiries about Mrs. Breckenridge and
the family.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10
ANNAPoLIs. MD- WEDNEsDAY EVENING" FEBRUARY TO- 1856
whisixey a Medicine.
lFrom he Detroit Free Press.l


ftis now fact, established and unqueD.
toned. that pure. unadulterated whiskey
a q MEDICINE PRoF. WA. Is. CARPEE-
rKR. N. ID. y. r.. S., +. ). e., Examiner
% Physiology, University of London, Prof.
Ned. Juris, University College, says: TO
pnt alcohol aside would be equivalent to
denying our righttoemploy any substance
Whatever as medicines doctrine that
would deprive NJ OF all the medicine in
the pharmacopoeia." PRor. II. G. WOOD.
Prof Of Therapeutics, University OF
Penna.. nays: in phthisis consumption
and its congener. scrofulosis, there can be
no doubt as 20 the great value of alcohol"
PRoF. AUSTIN FLINT, Prof of Principles
and Practice of Medicine, Bellevue Huipi-
tai College, N. T., says: THE indiclous
use OF alcoholic stimulants is one OF the
striking characteristics OF progress IN the
practice of medicine during the last half
century" PROF. Jos. PARRISH, author or
"Aiconolic Inebriety from y Medical stand
poink,n Burlington, N. j., says: We
know that alcohol viii steady the heart,
slow the pulse. warm the skin, calm ex-
3ttemsnt. and we ought to use it," PRoF.
cohol: Its Use and Abuse" "Appleton's
Health Primers says: 1T IS idle to ignore
the results of experience with alcohol in
disease An intelligent comprehension or
its action will have greater influence in
promoting temperance than adhesion to
q dogma. PROF. JoHN GARDNER, an emf
nenG London physician, says: "The advo
Gates OF total abstinence, signally fail TO
produce evidence in support of their opin-
Ion that all stimulants are inimical to
health and longevity. Science, common
sense, Holy Scriptures and all experience
testify to the benefits to be derived. >"
PRor. WILLARD II. MORSE, Westfield, N
J., in his Notes on Amylism as q
Factor I'm Diseases of the Cerebral Convo-
lutions," says: Putting preference upon
malf. submit that whiskey from malt
y the whiskey, to be preferreA;.
c. s., F. ]. c., Prof. of Organ
ic Chemistry, Kentucky State Col
lege, late Chemist Dept. of Agriculture,
Washington, d. c.. says of Duffy's
pure malt whiskey: " 1t is peculiarly
iitted for medicinal or any other purposes
where a carefully prepared and unadul-
terated whiskey is required" THE IVES
TERN MEDICAL REPORTER" a monthly
epitome of Medical Progress, DR.. j. Il.
Harper. A. NJ. M. D., publisher, Chicago.
Ill, says: "Duffy's pure malt whiskey ID
meeting with special favor by many physi.
clans. When an alcoholic stimulant Is
needed for the sick or convaIescent, this
famous malt whiskey should be given"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10
New Congressmeu.

Some OF the new congressman require
good deal of room. but they will be
able to get along with less presently. A
member Is never so wise and important
as on the day he arrives in Washing.
ton. but the atmosphere absorbs much
OF his size, and by evaporation he sub
sides to his natural dimensions. Ii was
always so, and viii be forever. An eni-
ploye of the house was telling me about
a new congressman from the south who
came walking into the hall. looking
around for a while with an air of own
ership, as if he had just bought the cap
itol and was pleased with his purchase,
and then inquired which the vacant
desks We're. When told they were all
vacant he seemed To be gratified. and
asked how they were assigned.
Every member selects for himself, :"
was the reply.
(which have been taken?''
None. Nobody has been in TO
choose yet.
"Waal, that's lucky, amt il: so I'm
the first man on the ground, and walk
ing away with a satisfied air he picked
out a seat nearly in front of the clerk s
desk and observed: Il reckon IN roost
here
The word was passed around among
the messengers and pages, and, rs us
ual, they were ready for n lark. A
card was cut, upon which the new hon.
orable wrote his name, and then one of
the boys showed It i'm the frame made
for the purpose. Next they showed him
to the stationery room, where he inquir-
ed into the perquisites of legislator,
and seemed greatly pleased at the idea
OF having SO much fine letter paper and
sundries ut his disposal. lie gave each
of the pages pocket-knife, and the sta
tionery clerk put him up an assortment
of all kinds and sizes of paper and en-
velopes, which he packed away in his
desk. Then he sat down to write let
ter home and tell the folks all about it.
The next week he discovered what the
boys were laughing ut.
heard about another member of the
freshman class ut the capitol who dis
covered the house restaurant, ordered a
square meal, ate it with great gusto.
and was then knocked out of the chair
by having q cashiers check presented
to him. He had previously taken a
bath and offered to pay for 1t, but was
told that it was a free government in
stitution. He naturally concluded that
a great nation that bathed its servants
and paid men to rub them down fed
them as well, and thought the waiter
was trying TO humbug him. Isn't this
the members restaurant?n he asked.
Yes, SIR replied the waiter. well,
I'm member from So-and-So." Cant
help that, sir; members pay just like
other folks He hauled out his wallet
deliberately and settled tho bill, but it
will take some time for the idea to get
through his head. - Washington Capital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10
The improved kind Of explosive re

The improved kind of explosive re-
Gently brought to notice in foreign
journals, and known as cocoa powder,
is said to possess such superior value for
many purposes that it has been intro
duced in the famous Krupp factory. It
is asserted that, with equal pressure,
this substance gives greater velocity to
bali than can be attained with ordinary
powder, while its smoke is found to be
less dense and to clear off more quickly.
1t is brown, or rather chocolate colored.
In sundry tests about one-seventh less
of it wits required than of the ordinary
kind of powder TO produce given re-
suits. The merit which is especially
advanced IN its favor is. briefly, that of
beginning its combustion moderately
and steadily, and then, when the pro-
jectile has started through the bore.
burning with great rapidity. and with.
of course, tremendous impelIing force
The method of preparation and the cost
as compared with other explosives are
not stated
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10
Letting The Cal Ont.

She was in the parlor entertaining
young DR.. PilIgarlic while her big
sister VAS putting the 6nirhiDg
touches to her toilet upstairs. While
she was munching the candy be had
given ber, she suddenly put her hand
TO her cheek.
"Oh, dear, I've get toof-achel''
That's too bad" he said sym.
pathetically.
Il wish my teef was like sister
Lilies" she said. artlessly.
"Wby?" he asked.
Then when they acbed could
take 'em out put 'em in O mug till
they got through"
And then sister Lille, who had en-
tered. led her out with the remark
that ''little girls should have been in
bed long ago. ."--Sam, the Scaramoucb.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10
sam-Jonesiens.

If you SOW whisky you reap drunk
ards.
A man who will swear before his
children is brute.
The truth flows from a good man like
molasses from a jug.
A good man is like a city set upon a
hill, you can't hide him.
Some of YOU men have sowed enough
seed TO damn the world.
have great contempt for a man who
has the time to play cards.
The gambler is invariably the son of
. Christian family. Why is this?
A man who gets drunk will steal If
he is not too much afraid of the iail.
Most of you don't care if your neigh
Dor goes hungry so you have enough.
Live so Your children may put their
feet i'm your tracks and be honorable.
There's merchant in this town who
tells the truth. and he's mighty lone
some.
Ii You want 10 know what your neigh
bors think of you, disguise yourself and
go among them
The man who don't laugh needs a
liver medicine. The moper and growler
never goes to heaven.
/. never knew a first-class billiard
player who was worth the powder and
lead it would take to- kill him.
The most beautiful sight in this world
sisfo see q man leading his wife and
children into the gates of heaven.
Preachers know 4 good deal more
about their 1ocks than they dare tell;
Ii might endanger their salaries. j.
'.What6eeyer man soweth he shall
reap. IS true, both in the Bible and al
manac, whether God says it or not
Your daughter may be beautiful and
lovely, but the first thing ypu know the
devil may pack of drunken son-in-
Law on you
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

PLAIN SEWING.--M Susan Harri-
SON, q widow lady, residing on Main
street, near Green, solicits plain sewing
of any kind, as well as dress-making.-
Terms moderate. sept. 1O-2w.*
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

The other morning . boy about
fourteen years of age Knocked at the
door of house on Brush street. and
asked the woman If che didn't want
the snow cleaned of the walk
How much?" she cautiously in
quired.
Thirty cents"
II won't pay it, II you want TO the
work for ten cents you 60 ahead"
He leaned on the handle of his
snow shovel aad looked thoughful,
and she 6nally queried:
well. what do you sayy"
"It's just as that woman around
the corner told me,o be replied. 81
shoveled off her snow and she gave
me fifty cents. ] told her | was COM
ing to you, and she said
II don't know her. What business
is it TO her."
"Yes, but
"What did she sayg"
"She said I'D gel left. She said that
any woman who wore plush sscquc
and passed it eff for ihree-hundred-
dollar sealskin would be mean enough
to go out nights and shovel her own
snow"
Boy" whispered the woman as
she turned white clear around Eer
neck. Il want you TO clean Of the
snow. When you are through III
give you silver dollar, and / want
you to go around and tell that woman
that any one who buys and wears
dollar store jewelry and fourteen
shilling shoes hasn't got sense enough
to fall off q bOb-tailed carl" Detroit
Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

STILL In THE LEAD of low prices
Men, Boys, Youths, Ladies, Misses
and Children's Gum and Leather Boots
and Shoes OF all grades, at w. P. KILL.
MANS, No. l8 Market space nov. 2oplw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

WANTED.-A LADY that understands
working on Ladies' and Children's dresses
--one that can cut and &c. Steady en-
ployment. Apply at MRs. j. B. GARDf.
NER's, S6 West street. Il f62w.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

Subscribe 70 The okPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

We wiu insert in tASs cObumn adoertise-
ments Of WGnts, For Rent E0s 6dle, Lost.
FOUND, 6c., not e1eeedjag foGr lines. One
Week, or lsss, for 25 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

WANTED.--A white or cOlored Wo-
man, 70 assist in q small family. One
that understands cooking preferred. For
apply at the CAPITAL Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

FOR RENT.-A part of HOUSE to q
small family, Rent reasonable. For
particulars apply at No. 2 Compromise
Street. dec. c.3O.tf.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

FOR SALE.-Cheap for cash, q new
Platform WAGON, at f. Il. STEvES's
Carriage Shop, Prince George st. joo-tf.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-02-10

FOR SALE or RENT.-A handsome
Squire (Knabe) PIANO, good as new
apply at No. IL West street, or Engr.
Barton's. Hanover street. octS-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-07-24

The Sierra (Cak) Tribune, in the course
of a long editorial on clean politics, asks:
"Why can't we have a clean campaign,
with clean men on all tickets? Why
can't we have foF, once a campaign with.
out beer-guzzling, whisky.dripking and
pigtail cigars?3 Why can't we just try
it, see the. candidates stay at home and
submit their claims to the people on
what each voter knows or may learn
about the candidates? Why need the
candidates roam the State and counties,
leaving behind Them the disgraceful
memories Of a. fr6nken grevel?" The
Tribune asks too, ouch. It's ideal cam
paign will yet come to the fore Zone OF
these days. possibiysssbut' not for many,
many years The neral nature Of the
political man is not easily or speedily
regenerated.