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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
Chinese aud the bicycle.

Although the shacklcs Of authority
hold in check the murderOus mob, howl
ing for my barbarian gore outside, a con-
slant stream Of officials and their friends
are admitted TO see me and the bicycle.
In making an examination of the bicycle.
the peculiar "Ki-ngan-foo squeak finds
spontaneous expression at every new sur
prise. A man enters the room, peers
wonderingly into my face-squcak!-
comes closer, and looks again-squeakl-
notices the peculiar cut Of my garments
squeak -obseryes my shoes-squeak-
sees helmet on table-squeak - sees the
bicycle-squeakl-g and touches it
squeak finds out that the pedals twirl
round-squcak!-and thus be continues
until he has seen everything and
squeaked at everything; he then takes a
lingering survey Of the room 10 satisfy
himself that nothing has been overlooked,
gives n pa,ting squeak and lenyes the
room. Thomas Stevens la Outing.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27

Statistics and school reports give us the
startling fact that illiteracy, instead Of
decreasing, is actually increasing III the
United States. The superintendent 81
the schools Of New York state reports
that population is increasing faster than
the increase Of school attendance. The
number of children Of school age in that
state is l,7G3. lis; but the total enroll
ment Of pupils is only 625,Gl0. This is
a bad showing, indeed. Compulsory
education has not worked successfully
with us in any part Of the country, q
few of the cities excepted. Some remedy
must be devised or national degeneracy
must inevitably ensue. Advocates of
manual education urge that when chill
dren are taught TO do as well as read,
they will be more anxious for schooling.
IL stands to common sense that IL we
wish the people TO love the schools, we
must make il advantageous for them TO
do so. IL is disastrous to create a public
sentiment that looks on schooling as an
unpleasant requirement Of the state
Globe Democrat.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
Eggs of the Ostrich.

The egg of the ostrich is equal in weight
and nutrition 10 about a dozen hens
eggs, and one often is found that will
weigh four pounds. The flavor is similar
to that of the ordinary hens egg. and an
omelette made Of them could not be de-
tected. The Indian mode of cooking the
egg is peculiar. The tip is broken open,
a part Of the white poured off, herbs
stirred in with the remainder and the
shell is placed in live Goals, where il is
kept until the contents are cooked hard.
One egg contains sufficient nourishment
for two or three hearty men. The Indi-
ans bring quantities Of them to Puenta
Arenas, where they are used by the citi-
zens and are sold TO the stewards Of pass
ing ships for food OF TO the passengers to
take home for curiosities. There is great
risk in purchasing them, however, AS
the shells are SO thick as 10 prevent a test
of their condition. A foul egg will sink
in water like a good egg Of the ordinary
hen. and when IL is broken the stencil is
sufficient TO destroy the peace OF a whole
ships company -Patagonia Cor. Phila-
delphia Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
How Long Il TnLr. TO Think.

DIR. j. Mex, Carroll has constructed
an ingenious apparatus. by which he
can determine with a considerable degree
of accuracy the time it takes to think,
and has experimental with many inter-
esting results. Thus 10 see white light
took one-twentieth of q second; Ia see a
picture, one-tenth Of a second: 10 see Il
letter, one-eighth Of a second; torsee a
word, one-seventh Of n second; to judge
between red and blue ono-thirtccnth of a
second. Some letters and words require
more time 10 see than others. The time
Of remembering can also be measured.
The name Of a familiar word takes less
time to remember than the name OF n
letter, though the letter can he seen in
less time, The name Of tie next month
can be thought Of in less time than that
OF tho last. Sensation travels by the
nerves TO The brain at the rate Of about a
mile a minute, which Is slower than was
supposed. Il would be interesting 10
test SOME Of the numerous memory sys-
tens now advertised by this mcthod.-
PHILADELPHIA Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
Coiored Industrial school.

The Colorcd Reformatory Industrial
school. of Nashville, Tenn, is nearly
completed, and will be opened on April
4. II is being erected by nm organiza-
ton whose ambitious name Is "The Uni
versal Congregational Methodist church
Of the United States Of America, and
which has for its object the betterment OF
the colored race spiritually and morally.
II hopes to attain this object by having
connected with each church a temper.
ance hall, a home factory, or an institu.
ton OF learning. The Nashville institu-
ton will open with about 100 young col
ored people Of both sexcs.-New York
Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
The Enrlr snnrrme Court.

The duties Of the early justices Of tho
national supreme court could hardly be
called onerous. During the first twenty
years Of the court IL had very little lusi.
ness. From 1920 10 1851 the cases sub
mitted 10 IL averaged only about iifty-fiye
a year. After 1860 the dockets became
crowded, and now a new case is ordinarily
not heard for five years.-New York
Evening World.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
DR.. LIEBIG & CO..

The European Medical staff and Special Surgeon,
ana Physicians Of the Liebig World Dispensar
AM International Surgical Institute.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27

The yclk Of nm egg has in ~ middle n
little jelly like spcck or germ. from which
the young bird Ia Matched. The yclk is
90 made that this germ IL always upper
most. no matter in which position the
egg lies; 80 that when the hen is sitting
the germ IL always nearest 90 the
warmth. The yelk and the plbdmcn Tor
white) furnish food 10 the bird while IL
Il in the shell. At the larger end Of the
egg. between the skin and the shell, Is n
space filled with air for the young ono
70 breathe.-Milton Argus.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27

A well known old Philadelphia gossip
was counting ON her fingers the other
day some Of the fashionable people whose
marriages wosp the result Of runaway
matches. and In not q single instance had
shey turned out well. = Philadelphia
Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

The uniform dignity of the navy
is at stake and its Characteristic
serenity viii be doubtless disturbed
when the court-martial of upper
classmen will necessitate inquiries
relative to forcing the fourth class
men. better known as plebess to
drink ink and eat soap. Is there
not some method more efficacIous
than the dignified investigation for
Kidding the navy and the country of
these young rascals ? If this haz-
ing business continue from year. 10
year, as history tells it has done it
viii not be long before the average
naval cadet will endeavor to kick
the bottom out of this Republic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Delinquent Taxpayers

AT its meeting of June II, 1888. the
corporation of Annapolis passed the fol
lowing
The Collector and Treasurer Of Anna
polls having reported to the Mayor, Coun
sellor and Aldermen, list Of all taxes re.
naming unpaid for the years 1885 and
1886. with the names of the delinquents,
and their assessments, it Is
Ordered, this 18th day of June, 1888,
that unless said taxes are paid by the 18th
day of July, 1888. the Collector and
Treasurer be, and he is hereby directed
and required to enforce their payment by
due process of law, and where no person.
al property shall be found liable to the
payment of said taxes, then it shall be bis
dIty forthwith to proceed against, and to
sell the real estate Of the delinqueDts, W..
.os giving due notice thereof as required
by law. LOUIS FL. REIN,
Collector and Treasurer of Annapolis.
Annapolis, June 10, 1888.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

The New York Sun draws at
tention to the fact that eve have
never before had two Presbyterians
running against each other as COM
petitors for the Office of President
of the United States. President
Cleveland is a Presbyterian, the
son of Presbyterian minister, and
General Harrison, who wants to be
President in his place, is another
Presbyterian who has risen to the
rank of elder in the Presbyterian
Church" Whichever party wins
the fight, Presbytsrianism will be
the popular religion for the next
four years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

CEALED proposals, endorsed" Proposals
~ for Supplies, will be received, from
manufactures or regular dealers only, al
the Bureau of PROVISIONS AND
CLOTHING. Navy Department, Wash
ington, D. c., unuI II O'Clock A. N. o.
JuIv 81. 1888. and opened immediately
thereafter in the presence of bidders ortheiT
representatives, for the annual supplies OF
the various articles of Hardware. Lumber.
Drugs, Stationary, &C., arranged in
classes, which will be required at the sew
eral United States Navy Yards and Sta
tions, except Mare Island, California, pro.
posals for which will be received until
/ / o'cfock A. N, August 7. 1888. Propo-
sails will also be received until III O'Clock
4. N. july 81, 1888, for 1900 tons bitum-
inous North Georgia or Alabama COAL
FOR STEAMERS use, at the Navy
Yard, Pensacola, Florida; 1900 tons an
thracite broken coal for steamers use. al
the United States Naval Station, Key
West, Florida; 1000 tons bitlmiDous
North Georgia or Alabama coal for steam
ers' use, at the United States Naval sta
ton, Port Royal South Carolina; 1000
tons Old Company Lehigh, ~ tons white
ash stove and % tons red ash stove, at the
Torpedo Station, Newport, Rhode Island
and / 800 tons anthracite broken coal foi
steamers use. at the United States Coal
ing Station, Honolulu. Sandwich Islands.
All of this coal to run 2,240 pounds TO the
ton, to be delivered at the end of tackle
alongside of dock. and, except at Key
West, Florida in quantities mott exceed
80 tons per day. Offers will be received
for one or more of the above mentioned
classes, or subdivisions of classes, but
must include all articles specified under
each class, or subdivision of class. other
wise the bid will not be considered. The
articles must conform to the Navy stand
ard and pass the usual naval inspection.
Tie bids decided by lot. Proposals mus
be made in duplicate on prescribed forms
and filled out as directed In schedule
otherwise they will be declared informal
and rejected. Schedules of required
supplies for any Navy Yard or Station
desired, with blank form of proposal at
tached thereto, will be furnished by tn
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing OF
application; also, any other information
touching the various articles required
The Department reserves the right TO re
ject any or all proposals not considere,
advantageous to the Government. and &
waive such defects as arc not in conflic'
with the law.
JAMES FULTON,
&c Paymaster General U. .. ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

PERSONS of all grades OF society
are frequently asking themselves
the question Where shall | 60 this
summer ? 5" They must 60 some.
whore, but the perplexing question
is achere. 1t is natural that one de-
sires change, though home COM
forts and surroundings be dear and
attractive yet a change of scene and
air rests, refreshes and inyigorates
as the monotonous surroundings OF
home life fail to do after nine Or
ten months have rolled around.
Beside, one appreciates home all the
more after a jaunt of month or SO
at some seaport or mountain side.
Those whose homes are in the
mountains should choose sea shore
resort for their vacation, on the 9TH
err hand those who are located dur
ing the active portion of the year
by the river or lake or bay, should
choose the mountain scenery and
air for their vacation, but how few
choose wisely. Every Que needs q
rest and at this age when travel by
rail or steamer ia within the reach
of all, there is no reason why tired
humanity should wear out or rust
out either.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

SAYS an exchange, president
Cleveland's ostensible reason for
visiting Baltimore recently was to
hear the sweet singers of the Saen-
gerfest, but his real one to enthuse
the political campaign" "A fat man
and O red bandana are not soul in
spring themes, especially if there
are no more offices to deal out"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
Tnr business failures occurring

throughout the country during the
last seven days. as reported to K.
G. Dun s. Co. n. Y, the mercan-
tile agency, number for the United
States 1872, and for Canada 20, or
a total of PA failures, as compared
with total of 201 last week, and
204 the week previous to the last.
For the corresponding week of last
year the failures numbered but 154;
made up of 136 in the United States
and Is in Canada.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

THE talk about politics continues
to grow. The ladies who indulge
in the morning and evening news,
and who don't dabble in politics,
wish it would grow small by degrees
and beautifully less.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

HUGH Brooks, alias Maxwell,
will on Friday cxpiate his crime on
the gallows. All are familiar with
the story of the terrible manner of
Preller's murder, and the trunk
tragedy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

How they are summed up,
Harrison-phlegmatic, dogmatic,
aristocratic.
Observation-Disclosures, plutocrat-
ic, erratic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

Mas. Cleveland will receive the
commentator Of all il the hustle
be effectually discarded, but if she
would have the lasting gratitude of
the country let her frown down the
Gainsborough hat also.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

Fortify the system, by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. against the diseases peculiar
to hot weather. This medicine induces a
healthy action of the stomach, liver, and
kidneys, causing them to prevent the ac-
emulation Of the poisons which produce
disease
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

WHAT pity that court martial
should interfere with the pleasure
of their majesties the men and boys
on whom the government wastes a
geat deal of good money annually
in supporting at the Naval Acade.
my.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
saRuP OF FrGs.

snature's own trne laxative. It Is The
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive, 10 dispel Head
aches. Colds and Fevers; to cure Habitu.
al Constipation. Indigestion. Piles. ctd =
Manufactured only by the California Tic
Syrup Company. San Francisco. CaliipI-
ina. For sale BY J. W. Hodges. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

THAT the Log Cabin scooped in
the Doodle and knocked out the
other batteaux in the boat race is q
fact as worthy of notice as it is
significant. Nota benc bandands.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

BxTwEEs politics, politicians and
circuses the stage Of humanity is
in an uproar. But the the political
campaign is whole exhibition It
self with menageries and side shows
thrown in.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

THE man who wants to keep cool
had better not talk about politics
until October.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
SHIRT WAISTS.
HATS, CAPS. &c.

Thousands upon thou
sands of Shirt Waists, in
French and American Per-
Gales. Fancy Flannels, &C..
newest effects, prices from
I2c. to $3.50.
Our Juvenile department
u,splays a gorgeous assort-
r.ent of children's Hats and
Caps for dress and everyday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

Dir. McGlynn's "Plan of Cam
paign" savors of communism.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
MAGNOLIA BALM

Eradicaaes Erscksu. Erupsions, letter Wsiprbrash,
ksA1iy Hm1 Hs,s Ins5es BIsss nj ssuss. zyisI
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

No deaths disputed. Prompt payment. NJ
examinations required. Every body insured
children as well as grown persons. Hasnevel
disputed single claim. III. MEYER. Agt
l0-2I tt la Prince George street. ANNAPOLIS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
MAGNOLIA BALM

+ ! EloUID prrIsEssloa ior tls sEln. Is ss5Ih
-. coollnc. Refreshing = Wosdsfaliy psauiifssug
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
Rrr advertisements.
PROPOSALS

annual Supplies isr tie Y, ! Navy
JuLr lib, 1883.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

r. Political and other communications
bearing upon personal matters. WI %
charged FIVE 81 cents fine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09
- AN - -
FURNISHINGS

IF superior and standard
quality, for Men, Youths,
Boys and children.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

Fs-Thispaper has a larger bona nde Cir
Annapolis Combined
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

MONDAY July 9. 1888.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

This paper f. entered ut the Postonice, An
nanoIis Md As gecond-class mail matter, ac-
cordIng To the rules and regulations OF tne
postofiice Department. Washington. ID. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-09

VIM. NJ. ABBOTT. EDITOR
Democratic messenger., 1888-04-07
I,nth uous-s In the Seine.

Swimming Is popular diversion In Paris
There are good many hath houses floating
In the Seine some OF them Of vast proportions
nnd magniiicently finished and furnished
They are as rule roofcd over, hut the floors
are absent altogether, except for a narrow
platform running round the four walls on
the inside. This is almost ON level with
the water Of the river into which the swim
mers plunge. ThcrrRrc instructors In swim
ming at all these houses, ani although there
is naturally no opportunity for long distance
exercise or practice in making time, there Is
yet considerable opportunity for fun and un.
limited means of culiivating diving to its
best. Many gool swimmers so "a these
places for practice; indeed, it would bc prac-
tically impossible for thosc ignorant Of
swimming TO go there at all unless they at
tachcd themselves to the end Of the rolr held
by tho instructor. Some of these bath
houses are free, anh others arc the result Of
private enterprise and arc open only on the
payment IL an admission fec.-Philadclphia
Times
Democratic messenger., 1888-04-07

Pluto Indian jockeys, who created such a
sensation at Stockton, CAL, last fall, will
have 20 look to their laurcls, rs some British
Columbia Indians are after the position Of
premier riders among the aborigines. On
this point Victorian (B. c. advices say That,
as jockey riders, tho Flathead Indians aud
their relations have, perhaps, no equal on
earth. Rais.sl as they are from childhood
almost on n pony's back, SO TO speak, Il is 10
wonder they become superior cquestrians.
When preparing for n race the young bucks
skin themselves Of their clothing so ms to
present ns little resistance to the air ms posi-
blc. a Flathead jockey mounted for bust.
ness is dressed in nothing moro than brccch
clout and, perhaps, thin cotton shirt. which
floats in the breeze, but offers no impe,limcnt
TO the rider or horse Leaning forward on
their hardy little cayuscs, they dash down
the race course like the wind, jumping
bitches aud do1gins trees with a precision
and skill truly marvellous. Tho white mans
race course is II Hat, level stretch Of ground,
rolled smooth, over which the animal sim
ply runs, while the rider has nothing mucl,
TO do except TO hold his sat. On tho other
hand, an Indian will race over any kind Of
ground, among timber or swimming streams,
combining with the simple speed Of his ami
NAL individual skill and judgment IN sur
mounting score Of obstacles, AMI always
coming under the wire ahead a white man
seldom wins race from an Indian, and no
wondcr-Thc Sportsman.
Democratic messenger., 1888-04-07
Method of "rakIng Stock"

'Taking Stock" that is to say making an
inventory Of all the gootls on hand, Is done
10y must houses once year. preparatory To
thc balance sheet, which shows the exact
condition Of the business. II Is work Of
magnitude, Snd in some eases il takes a week
to complete IT, And yet in one of tho largest
houses on Chestnut street this is done every
day. The system Is the invention Of the
head of the firm, and, no far rs known. II cx.
lists In no other house in the world. Each
head of department is furnished with slc-
cially prepared blanks, which arc filed up
ut tho close OF business every day and de-
livcIcsl 10 "A confidential clerk, who, In turn,
condcnscs them into one report. The entire
work IL done in about one hour. and without
interfering with the routine duties of the
employees Tho stock consists of jcwelry and
art goods, and is easily taken, but even So,
the system Is one of the most admirable
known in modern business The firm has
hundreds of requests for its blanks, hut very
par,lonnLly prefers to keep them and the sys-
tenn for its own exclusive -Phila,iclphia
Times
Democratic messenger., 1888-04-07
From The Baltimore American.

Owing to the want of space. produced hy the
great pressure upon our columns In reporting
the prJcecllngs Of the different committees
relating tO the reunion of the Society of the
Army Ofthc Potomac. RECENTLY held In Haiti
moro. we have bccn unable Ia call the aitcn-
tion of our rrailcrs and the public generally tO
the new spring dress Of TIT. ANEHlCAN build-
ing. except Ia announce We hn'l given the con.
tract 90 Mr.C. 4. Knight, No I'll Fast i.nm-
bnri street lncw numlsrl. The paint used On
the huilling Is the liquid enamel paint. made
by the New Jersey Enamel Paint Company.
which has been sold In this market for four
teen years. AMI endorsed ly our late Mr.. Chns.
q. Fulton nnh by many representative men of
our city. such us Mr.. John ". Gilman, pTrsi-
dent of Se,nnh National Rank; Mr.. Jacob
Hartman. president Of the Metropolitan saw
ings Rank anl Washington Fire Insurance
Company; Thomas J. Mycr. of Thnmns j.
MycrN 10: J. ". Mallory, uf Rrutcr \ Mall0-
rv: Armstrong. CaiorN to AMI many others
The selection and combination ~ Colurs wrrr
painted ga ilr,wing ~ the hiI'lling nni sub
inittcd To- Gen. Agnus for his approval In nd-
vance ~ the work. anc We arr mOst happy to
say they have rnnc up tO our 'lrcNpcciatinns.and
we cordially invite the public iu inspect the
same. For Scashorc work. which Is 81 very
severe On paint. II has sam" splendid cn'lurss'-
mcnts. anl We siiygV>'. fdr the lNncht ~ our
patrons. ,n write Mr. knight for sample carls
AMI testimonials.
Democratic messenger., 1888-04-07

Although there is no law prescribing r4r-
tain wages or tariff for work in Persia, yet
q general custom exists by which II Is un,lcr.
stood that a particular trade or la.nr lrr-
formed Is entitled 10 such "A cnEii is'i'sa;ion.
OF course the empioyc cndsa,u uss TO obtain
more, but no cannot have jus; cluor of conn
plant II he does not. Even Ii.r arts AFRO
taught by form Of apr m;,,Nni?, ihcro
being no regular scho"ls iur s.N;n; lns;ruc-
tion in one Of the departments ia which Per-
sin has won exceptt,nable rcnown \ youth
desirous Of learning how Ia illuminate or
make handsome painted mirror ci,sc> ~ ink
horns enters the booth Of "A master and for
several years serves rs his cl.asri or mp
prentice. Teheran Letter.