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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-03-03
cIvILIziNG THE cHEROKEEs.
Progress of the Work Due Largely to
Their Infermarriage With Whites.


Some interesting features concerning the
almost phenomenal progress of the Chero-
kee Indians toward civilization were re.
counted few days ago by the Rev. w. s
Miller, who has been stationed at Tnhle
quah, the capital of the Cherokee nation,
where he has been directing the work done
by the Presbyterians in an educational and
religious way.
'.The Cherokee nation" said Mr.. Miller,
"embraees $4,000 people, half of whom
talk the English language and the other
half the Cherokee language. The Cherokees
are the foremost in civilization and have
adopted almost exclusively the customs and
habits of the whites. About half of the
number named might be termed warriors,
and yet consider the life of white mar
fully as safe among them as among simi
lar number Of any other people. | have
stayed out in the woods all night and camp
ed by the roadsides AMI never felt any fear
or experienced any harm. There is no
blanketing whatever but all men and wo-
men wear the dress of American civiliza-
ton.
"W. P. Ross, nm ex-chief of the nation"
continued Mr.. Miller. ais q graduate of
Princeton College and is n member of the
Cherokee Board of Education. The Rev.
Stephen Forward is another of tho Chero-
KEGS and is a graduate also of Princeton
College. The Cherokees hold their LAND
Inv N r.afa 10, H.
The Government tits law among the Cher.
okees that any one may own as much land
ls he is able to cultivate, and some OF them
own many acres. The land Is especially
adapted to the cultivation of cotton, and
some of them own seven or eight cotton
farms of thirty to fifty acres each Their
laws, however, forbid them owning more
than fifty acres for grazing purposes. One
white man who Is married to Cherokee
girl owns 10000 head of cattle, which he
grazes ON Government lands Just outside
those belonging to the Cherokee nation.
''.fhe great progress which the Chero.
KEGS have made is due largely to their in
termarriage with the whites. The Indians
with all their land, are not over fond O.
working, but act as n class of landlords,
leasing out their land to white men. Enter
prising white men hire themselves to the
Cherokee landlords generally for two-thirds
of the crop; thus the Indian gets one-third
without doing the least bit of work. The
Cherokee girl prefers to marry white man
rather than one of her own race This is
due TO the fact That IL she marries nm In
dian she will probably be required to work,
whereas size will enjoy greater luxury II
she casts her lot with the more industrious
white man. This has caused kind OF
prejudice among the young men OF the
tribe against the white men, who generally
get the choice among the Indian girls. A
seminary is to be established shortly ut
Tahlequnh for the young girls of the tribe.
Within the last two years the church mom-
bership has quadrupled, something remark.
able, and the membership consists both Of
men and women, the largest number, how
ever, as in other places, being Of women"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-03-03
Bread Mixtures.

Even in the ancient times different foreign
matters were mixed with bread. In Thracis
bread wns mixed with powdered dried roots.
in Syria with dried mulberries, in Egypt
with whole grains. In modern times ip
Sweden they add to the bread powdered
dried fish in Ireland and Iceland, moss,
which, besides being nutritious, keeps the
bread from drying in Prussia white clay,
which contains alkali salts and makes the
bread very light; in Russia powdered bark
or finely chopped straw. On the western
shore of England certain seaweed (For-
3hyra laciniata) is gathered, washed, boiled
and then baked with oatmeal flour. In
Africa powdered dried locusts are mixed
with bread, in Indin potatoes and pen -four,
and during the famine. even stones ground
to fine powder were used in the latter coun-
try.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-03-03

Here is Boston story from distance.
A great party was given somewhere, and
gentlemen were scarce. Somebody, there
fore, was addressed by telegraph as follows
Please do not fail to bring lot of beaus
for the ball this evening" When the des-
patch was delivered it read Please do
not fail to bring a lot Of beans for the ball
this evening"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-03-03
Natural Bridge In Kansas.

A farmer residing some five miles north
from Etna, Kan, tells of great natural
curiosity. He says there is on his farm a
perfect natural bridge. The width of the
archway through which the water treads its
way is from eight to twelve feet, and the
height is from six to ten feet The cavern
GUS archway Is some 800 feet long. About
fifty feet from the lower end of the bridge
there gushes forth clear spring Of cool,
soft water.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-03-03

1t is a notable fact that on Monday of
week before last the period Of mourning
in tho army prescribed for the late Cen
eral Grant ceased, and on Tuesday came
orders to put on badges Of mourning for
General Hancock, who had died that day.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-03-03

The safe recently used in The Post
0fiice-large and of extra make-is for
sale. Apply to CLARK PETERSON,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24
The haV toConducl Business PF0psIIg, (

Our aim is TO please our customers -
Every order sent 10 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 ard most reliable on the market
We do not advertise to undersell any
one, but guarantee every body who is
pleased to patrcnize us an honest eqnivo-
tent for what is charsed them, Our
Store is as complete both in stock and
working appliances as any first class
Pharmacy in the largest cities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

HAnMAx's. A. 4. Co. Nov. 3. 1886

HARMAx's. a. a. Co. Nov. -. 1886.
A literary society has been lately Or.
ganized In this community. The follow
Ing are the officers president, w. 4.
Hartman vice-presidet. Miss =. Kate
Weller secretary, Miss Eva Shipley
treasurer; VIM. r. Shipley The society,
known as the Thursday Club met on
last Thursday evening. The exercises
consisted of readings, recitations, vocal
and instrumental music, and the meeting
was very enjoyable TO ALL
An interesting protracted meeting has
been in progress at Timber Ridge nj. x.
Church for two weeks and has not yet
closed
Mr.. Z. jeffrey has purchased two acres
Of land at this station from Mrs. G. Har-
man and others for 800.
Mr. i. r. Shipley has also purchased
several acres from the same parties. Mr..
III. l.. Shipley, of Baltimore, has pur-
chased several acres from Messrs. r. III.
W. Hawkins & Bro, at quite handsome
price.
Mr.. Geo. w. Wellham has erected a
very handsome residence on his farm in
the district.
Game is quite scarce in this section this
season and the hunters greatly outnumber
the game.
Candidates for the county offices to be
filed next fall are already becoming very
numerous and the demand seems to be
for new men. Betsy JANE,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

The Thanksgiving Turkey Tomorrow is
Thanksgiving Day. and the mild and in
offensive turkey viii as usual fall victim
to the ravenous appetite Of the devout
cackling once saved Rome, will in many
instances replace the bird who hates as
badly to see Thanksgiving Day come as
does the rural chichen TO look upon the
Methodist preacher And, after all. pork
and beans are probably as palatable as the
more reputable sowl to some depraved
tastes, and viii also, no doubt be partaken
of by many thanksgivers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24
PHYSICIANS Prescriptions

We have taken extra care to throw
every safeguard possible about our Pre-
scription Department. We employ only
competent help. Our stock embraced
everything usually sold in q first-claes
Drug Store. We mention Drugs and
Chemicals both foreign and domestic,
Perfumery, Toilet Soaps. Eponges,
Chamois Skins, Surgical Appliances, as
Breast Pumps, Family Syringes. Trusses,
Pessaries Catheters, Nipple Shields, and
all the popular Patent Medicines. Win
order anything 1--WE may not have 10
stock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Soristys Doinos. "A recherche dinner
party was given last evening by Mrs
Marshal. Oliver, wife Of Prof Oliver.
Naval Academy, at her residence on State
Circle. which number Of society favor
ca ones of the Naval Academy and city
were present. The floral decorations for
the occasion were extensive and magni-
ficenf
Cards of invitation have been issued BY
Mrs. Edwd. Farmer wife Of Chief Engi.
neer Farmer Naval Academy, ii Brides
Progressive Euchre Party ID be niven Ill
Ms. Farmers residence Blake Row, Ma
val ACADEMY. IS Annapolis boasts Of
sumc score ST brides 81 The naval circle q.
This time Che party i Il their honor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

An Anne Arundel CoBDhan in Talbot
Those of our readers land they are many)
who are acquainted with Mr.. sU. G. Ow-
ems, formerly Of this county. but who is
now engaged in business in Talbot cOun-
tY, on the Eastern Shore. will be pleased
to learn that he IS meeting with success at
his new home. The Oxford correspondent
Of the Easton Ledger says Mr.. u. G.
Owens has bought out Mr.. Mark An
thony,s store. Mr.. Owens is from West
River, and is q former member Of the
legislature from Anne Arundel county
The firm Is Owens & co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Pardoas CraRted.-The Governor has
granted pardons in the following cases
Martin Raddington, convicted of assault
at the May term 1885. in the Circuit Court
of Hartford county, and sentenced to the
House of Correction for two years.
Allen n Vickers convicted in the
Circuit Court Of Dorchester county at
the November term, 1856, of larceny, and
sentenced to the penitentiary for three
years
Thos. g. Deford, convicted in the
Circuit Court Of Kent, county, at the
October term, 1885, for embezzlement,
and sentenced TO the penitentiary for tive
years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

A Useful Book.-Mr. Virgil B. Stallings'
we'll known to our citizens, is canvassing
s'Hardy's New Family Atlas, of the
United States and Canada, giving full
descriptive matter relative to the topo-
graphy, climate, history, &C.. of the
country. 1t is one of the most useful,
ready reference books we have ever ex-
amined, and will be found desideratum
plcte without such work. We COM
mend il to every one in need of such a
work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Minof's Dentifrice will beautifully
whiten the teeth. insure healthy gums
and sweeten the breath Perfectly harm
less. and can be used without the least in
Jury 10 the same. Price % cents per bot
lie. For sale By I'll druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

TIE Soires Drnmatiq0e Last Hight--A re-
petition of the Soiree Dramatique was
given last night at St. Mary Hall before
large and appreciative audience, The
same success that attended the young
ladies on the previous evening, crowned
their efforts last night. The only change
of program was humorous recitation Dy
Miss Himmelheber asian encore to How
ST. MichaePs was saved. The several
parts were equally well portrayed and re-
ceived plaudits they SO richly merIted.-
The whole affair was one of excellence.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

This paper Is circulated and read by
anore people la Annapolis, than any other
paper Published here, and IL Is the best
medium for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24
LOCAL NEWS.
THE WEATHER.

The following are the indications for
next twelve hours as reported by the sig
bal service bureau, Washington, ID. c.,
Itoday For Maryland, the District of
columbia. and Virginia, far weather ;
colder. westerly winds.
The thermometer at TnECAPITAL office
at noon to-day stood O6o.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Thanksgiving Dinner-Mr. E. J. Rock
hold, keeper of the County House, was in
town to-day making provision for the an
nual thanksgiving dinner for the inmates
of this institution. Mr.. Rockhold says it
has always been his custom ever since he
has been keeper of the Almshouse to give
the poor unfortunates under his charge
an extra dinner on Thanksgiving. Christ
mas and New Years days There are
now eighteen inmates of this institution
10 Of whom are colored and 8 white.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Schools Closed. To-day the public and
private schools of our city, and st. Johns
College closed for Thanksgiving holidays
thus giving the teachers and professors
as we'll as the children rest Most of
the teachers will take advantage of the
holiday for jaunt to neighboring cities
and a number of St. Johns students will
eat Thanksgiving turkey at home. A
number of the schools have closed until
Mon lay; thus extending the holiday over
several DAYS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

An Error. We were made to say yes
terday, through typographical error,
that Mr.. Augustus Prospect, the Naval
Academy apothecary. was dead. Instead
the notice should have stated that the de-
ceased was Mr. Prospects, brother, Chas
Prospect, of Washington, who was bur-
led in that city to-day. He was a mem
Der of the Grand Army of the Republic,
the Independent Order Red Men and the
Musicians Assembly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

To Leave Friday. The steamer Phlox
Nyill make her weekly trip to Baltimore
from the Naval Academy on Friday, In
ktead of tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Last Nights Soci0i. This, the first of
series contemplated by the Sunday school
of the First Methodist Church for this
winter, was decided success. There was
a capital attendance, about $40 having
been realized from the 10 cents admission
fees. The program, which was of a
pleasing and entertaining character. con-
sisted of solo by Miss Anna Feldmeyer
whose voice rang with sweetest melody
that always finds sympathetic chord in
every heart. Miss Ostrander, of Brook
lyn, n Y read with fine effect, "A visit
to the Queen, a selection filed with pa
thos which the intonations of the readers
voice feelingly produced. The young la
dy also read humorous selection entitled
the sFreshman's Will A duet was
sung by Miss Feldmeyer and Mrs. Law
son, in good style. The charades were
good and caused much merriment In
the first DR.. Graf Munroe held wright
tennis racket and ball, and said he rep
resented by this act one of the United
States. Tennessee was readily guessed.
Galveston, was the next charade which
was represented by Miss Button who had
a vest on. "Woman's Rights was per-
sonated by Prof. Han who held aloft two
lady's shoes, rights. Prof Hall also per-
sonated breakfast, in which he rapidly
broke pieces of bread. Proceedings of
these socials are for the Sabbath School
library.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

FOR What We Have to Be- Thankful Gov.
Hubbard, of Mshnesota, says In his
Thanksgiving proclamation Another
year is approaching its close; the season
has been most prcpitious; heathfulness
has prevailed; abundant harvests have
blessed the husbandmen; the wages OF IN
dustry have not been wanting; business
has been profitable, or not disastrous;
storm violence has bruised us, but charity
has healed the wounds; disorder mas
threatened, but calmncss and reflection
has prevailed. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

WW be Closed The postoffice. bank,
and the various offices of the State De
partment will be closed tomorrow
Day
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Artistic Marble WORT Mr.. W. B. Fen
ton, marble dealer and manufactures Of
monuments, etc, on Maryland Avenue,
Is completing q tombstone for the late
VIM. Murdoch which is a model Of beau
" and excellence Of workmanship. The
design above the name is very elaborate
one, AZ in Il are represented the emblems
of the three secret orders OF which Mr.
Murdoch was member-Knights OF
Pythias. Sons of Temperance and lnde-
pendcnt Order of Mechanics. The en-
blems are contained in large heart, cut
deeply into the marble, and are as fol
lows At the top are q helmet and shield
resting on crossed battle-axes, the whole
being enclosed in girdle, which IN turn
reposes on n wreath of elegant design
The Sons of Temperance emblem Is Ia
the lower left hand side, and consists OF
a star in triangle, the latter bearing on
its sides the words Love. Purity, Fideli-
ty." the efTulgent rays OF the star envel-
oping the whole emblem. In the lower
right. hand side is delicately carved rep
resentafion of Noah's Ark, riding the
tempest tossed waves, on which appear
the letters Il. o. M. "-Independent Order
Mechanics. The whole design is one Of
one Of the most beautiful we have ever
seen, and II pronounces Mr.. Fenton to be
a marble worker of the highest skill and
taste The lettering on the tomb Is TO be
after new and most artistic pattern.
Since his entering into business in An
napolis, about a year ago, he has put up.
every stone in the Catholic Cemetery,
and not over half-dozen orders for work
in his line have been sent to the Balti-
more dealers, who, prior to Mr.. Fenton's
opening his establishment. received all
the Annapolis work. Mr. Fenton has re
Gently erected in the City Cemetery fami-
" tablets over the graves of Benjamin
Dufield, Annie Shanahan, and Eliza
beth Nowlan. He took the second prize
IA bronze medal-at the New Orleans ex-
position Of 1884 for marble work, being
at that time located in Knoxville, Tenn.
He removed here in consequence of hav-
ing seen in THE CAPITAL an item to the
effect that an establishment in his line of
business was needed in Annapolis, and
we arc glad TO learn of his success. As
gentleman, Mr.. Fenton is affable and po-
lite, and Of engaging manners, and fully
deserves the public recognition he is re-
ceiving.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Personal MeHton.-Miss Maggie Hughes
a student of the Normal School arrived
last night and will spend the holidays
with relatives here.
Misses. Katie Feldmeyer and Emma
Diefel, of the Normal School are home
for the holidays.
Mr.. Geo. Feldmeyer, Of the College of
Dental Surgery, Baltimore, will spend
Thanksgiving at home.
Miss May Wise, who has been visiting
Washington, has returned to her home in
the Naval Academy.
Mr.. Robt Redmond, student of Bry.
ant and STATIONS Business College is
home for the holidays.
Miss Alma Duvall will spend Thanks
giving with her parents, Market street.
Mrs. Dorsey left to-day for Baltimore,
where she viii spend the holidays.
Mr.. Camps, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mr.. Redmond, West street.
Mr.. Jno. Magruder, is visiting his par
ents, Gloucester street.
Miss Marguerite Hume, of Wilmington,
Del, is the guest of Miss Abbott.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

win Dog and GUn.-A number of our
|port loving young men viii spend to-
borrow with dog and gun in those Sec
ions OF our county where game is acces-
Bible.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Mechanics BGH.-Don't forget the Me
phanies Ball tomorrow night at the As
kembly Rooms Tickets, admitting gen
lcman and ladiss. 30 cents; good time
Is anticipated
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Thanksgiving Rates.-The b. & o.,
with its usual custom will extend Thanks
giving Greetings in the shape of Round
Trip Tickets at greatly reduced rates over
and Ohio River, including Baltimore and
Washington. The low rates going into
effect on November gath and 25th, good
to return until November 27th, inclusive.
For further information see large posters
or call on Station Agents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Left on the Noon Train. Lloyd,
Comptroller Turner, Commander Pillow
nan and other State officials left here to-
|lay on the noon train to spend their
rhanksgiving at home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

oxsn Mn. James S. Robinson, the
|,45aanmnodating and interchangeable Clerk
s sse SoantE Commissioners, was taken
10y III yesterday evening in the
- y she County Commissioners. with
- pans IN his abdomen, and was as
8 g ms home in the Third dfstricl BIZ
emerson. We learn this m0rni1g
~ condition was very critical.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

transferred. Corporal Wall, of the Ma
Fine Corps, lately on the jamestown, has
been transferred to the Marine Barracks
At the Naval Academy. His term of en-
listment expires on Monday, when he will
be honorably discharged.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Hotel Arrivals. The following are the
arrivals at the Maryland Hotel to-day -
III. f. Turner. Baltimore; J. c. Bannon,
Nd; II. L. Sledge, Philadelphia; Fred.
Meade. q. S. A.. and lady, washington,
ID. c.; Miss NJ. p. Meade, Washington,
ID. c.; Mrs. Audonried, Washington;
Miss Colkut, Phila.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Laid to Resf.-The funeral of little
Johnnie, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Whiting.
ton, whose death was noticed in THE
CAPITAL of yesterday, took place this af
ternoon at 3 o'clock, from the residence
of the bereaved parents, the Rev. w. G..
Herbert, officiating.
An Angel came to gather flowers,
To deck the throne of Heaven.
He chose the loveliest and the best.
That God to earth had given.
Tender plants are gay and fair.
Called home by an early doom.
just come to show how sweet flower
In paradise could bloom.
BY HIS UECLF.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Marking Ofthe Grounds. The employees
n the Naval Academy have been engaged
|o.day in making off the grounds for the
arious games'which are to take place
here tomorrow, and announced in THE
EAPrTAL of yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Died.--Mrs. Alice Jacobs, died last night
u consumption at her home at the extreme
ind of Randall street. She leaves five
children, most of whom arc very young.
Mrs. Hunter, who lives in the same
ficinity, also died last night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24
ALSO PLUMBING

In all lis branches done At short notice
ard Is low PRICES.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Received Their New Guns. The Gov
srnors Guards have received their new
ire arms from the State, which will be
|eady for distribution as soon as they are
'tamped The guns are the Spring
Reid breech- loading rifles, of 40 caliber.
'ntest improved government pattern, such
: is used in the army.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

Last Nights Blow. The wind storm of
asst night blew down several fences in
|own, and also all the large bill-boards of
Agent Hyde, of the Opera House, which
were set upin various sections Of the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

LooaksgfTHg Series. The Methodist
,1,scopal and Presbyterian Churches
!, y unite in this service. The service
= oe held IN the Presbyterian Church,
A, n. The sermon win be BY Rev.
kos II; Williams All are cordially in
~; he usual plate collection on this
\ S !, s VIII be for the poor. The church
I ,h g appropriately dressed with green
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

What Happened Year Ago To-day.-One
Ear ago to-day Thos. A. Hendricks.
|leSe'lrresident Of the United States, died
indianapolis. Ind. A sadness. and the
kepest gloom filled the hearts Of those
|,o love their grand old nation. and its
lers, and Thanksgiving day dawned up
a surrowing people.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

ne Idnsy Statue Repaired The place
the lap OF the statue of Chief Justice
|aney, on State Honse Hill, which was
poNen OF some time ago as collecting
pan, which had the effect of corroding
'nd lnlurlng the metal, was repaired this
corning by Mr.. Peter Bright.