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Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
WreckerS OF the Bahamas.

The Bahamas are said to have been
settled as carly as 1929, and their popu-
lation is estimated to be about 40, 600
souls. But they are a listless. INDECENT
lot, to whom simple existence is Tie
highest aspiration. For the most part
the language is curious mixture Of tho
English, Spanish and negro tongues.
Sponge gathering, fishing, conch gather
ing, fruit picking and wrecking consti-
tute about all the labor done. The
islands swarm with these wreckers,
nearly all good natured souls, who re-
gard everything cast upon the Shores.
every vessel that grounds upon the dan
gerous wrecks and Gays, and every craft
that can even be luued upon the rocks,
as their rightful gain, and receive all such
ocean salvage as If the blessing Of
Heaven accompanied it; though for that
matter our own government permits
quite as bad state of things at Key
West and along the Pine islands off the
coast Of Florida.-Edgar L. Wskeuao
II ST. Louis Republic.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21

Here is my way of blocking paper 70,
desk use: take a pile half an inch OF
less il thickness of paper cut to one size,
place heavy weight on top close to one
edge of the whole length, and then ap-
ply thick coat of mucilage along the
smooth edges Of the sheets thus pressed
together | leave the blocks standing fl
teen or twenty minutes, and again apply
the rnucilage, allowing it to dry thor
oughly. | think this way of blocking
paper for every day use Is far more salts
factory than the ordinary method of using
paper binding. inasmuch as the sheets
separate more easily. / keep in my desk
blocks of various sizes-the largest Cor
writing extended articles: others. OF
smaller size, fer br;efer items: and others,
smaller still. for notes or memoranda.
Following this plan. it is impossible for a
drawer to get Uttered up with torn and
creased pieces; and while I an writing
the block will keep tits position without
weighing If the pad is more than half
an inch thick it is clumsy.-"M. c." in
The Writer.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
she suddenly exclaimed.

she suddenly exclaimed.
AT yer pops"
Yes; at my pops, w,har' was bring
up like lady. What did you promise!'
Heaps, l reckons"
80 you did, | was to hev muels and
kerrldSes and niggers and silks! Whar'
be theyy"
We've bin misfortunate Nancy. The
strangers will fetch with me that man
hslnt to blame fur his inisfort unates.
Come. wife, take OFF yer things"
What fur"
'"To stay, of course. See them young
'uns a-weepiu', and see me a-askin' it Of
YOU"
you said could go if I didn't like
your style"
- was only funnin', Nancy"
MAS a-gittin' the upper Of dad"
snickered young Hiram.
''Shet!" called the father, getting in a
double cuff this time
Well, might stay on account of the
children" said the wife.
yes, they are pore things
and mebbe you'l do turn better"
Il will. Nance-durn my buttons if I
don't"
that I'm doin' it to please you and the
children"
Yes" l said, "your duty lies here.
You must not desert your family"
Ma dasn't go ard pop dasn't let her!"
called hiram from behind stump, and
then we went inside We had smack"
of bears meat and corn bread, and as
evening came down they gathered in front
of the fire to hear of the wonders beyond
the Cove. Railroads. Neither mother
nor children had ever seen a track.
Steamboats, They could hardly compre-
bend. New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Chicago They had never heard the
names. Telegraphs and telephones,
pianos and organs, reapers and mowers,
steam engines and electric ightsl Each
was wonder to them. Neither man nor
wife could name five states They had no
names for oceans. They could name only
three large rivers. We talked and talked,
and when midnight came the squatter
reached over for my hand and said:
Stranger, don't it make yer head ache
to carry az them knowledge around?"
DOG gone my shoes. Sam Jarvis, but
ives got to be aristocratic purity soon or
III hang myself. M Quad in Detroit
Free Press
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
Food In the Canarfcl

Ono of the first things to attract my
notice in the Canary Islands was the
healthful appearance and fine develop
ment of the common people. There is 10
doubt that they are by birth superior
race, but 1T is also true that they use a
food which, being highly nutritious, must
contribute to their physical development
There Is nothing mysterious about this
article, which is known as gotio 1t is
simply the flour made from any of the
cereals, by parching or roasting before
grinding. One can scarcely pass through
any village OF the Canaries without wit
Messing some step in the preparation Of
this food. The grain is first picked over,
then roasted above a charcoal fire, and af-
terward ground at the windmills which
abound everywhere When it is to be
eaten, milk, soup or any other fluid liz
'mixed with it, without further cooking.
Nothing can be more handy than such
an article of food
The Canarian laborer, if he goes forth
to his work alone, takes with him some
goho in a bag made of the stomach Of q
KID; II there are several persons, the skin
OF kid is used. When meal time has
arrived, little water is poured into the
bag with the gofO, the mixture Is well
shaken and the meal is prepared without
further ado. The Canarian archipelago
consists of seven inhabited islands, with
population of 2S0. 900 persons At least
2UU,0O of them live economically on gofio,
as their fathers did before them, from
time immemorial The food is said to be
not only delicious and wholesome for
those who are not accustomed to it, but
TO possess also tendency to counteract
certain digestive ills to which the civilized
stomach is heir, thus restoring man, in
measure, to the physical condition of the
happy savage.-Cor. Popular Science
Monthly.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
Trees I'm the Streets.

Some portions of New York are hand
sone enough to rank it with Paris among
the beautiful cities of the world; others
are almost wretched and dirty enough to
class 1T with Constantinople. 1t is a
strange tumble of splendor and squalor,
Beauty and ugliness. As a rule, however,
the portions inhabited by the rich and
well to do classes will compare favorably
with the similar portions Of almost any
city III the world, and some of our noble
streets cannot be matched anywhere. The
chief defects In these sections are the
lack Of parks and the still more glaring
lack OF trees in the streets. London is
studded all over with private squares,
which are selhshly reserved for the fami-
lies living about them; but they do form
precious breathing spots, and if the poor
children cannot go inside they can at least
play on the sidewalk underneath the few
tree branches that hang over the ratings
These numerous parks go far to redeem
the blachness and ugliness of London
streets.
Paris has not so many parks, but trees
flourish almost everywhere in it's streets,
aud make them delight to the eye.
Washington, once shabby Maryland viii
lage, now conspicuous among capitals for
Its beauty, owes large part of its charms
to the far sighted policy that planted
hundred Thousand trees along its broad
avenues. But New York, which has
fewer parks by far than it should have, is
almost absolutely devoid of trees The
stranger, driving up Fifth avenue, looks
with wonder down each street he passes.
seeing only long tunnels of brown stone.
and not tree, nor SO much as a sprig Of
anything green, to break the monotony
A general system of tree planting would
In few years transform this city with its
great array of handsome houses into q
city that for stateliness and beauty would
be the talk of the world.-New York Tri.
bune.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
Old Inca Burial ssruuusa.

The British consul at Kollendo. Il Peru.
recently reported 20 his governnen: that
limited liability company has been
formed there. With q capital Of about
e. Zoo, called the Conpania AnoniEaa Ex-
plora6o-a DC las HEcas del Inea. With the
object Of searching FOR antiquities and
valsahles In the o.d Inca burial grounds
II the district o; Cu5co. Q concession hav-
ing been granted TO tho company by the
government for tho purpose The consul
says there is no doub. that r,s1y valuable
eu-ios;ties. and probably deposits o: gold
and silver, exist In these ANGIE A>sni-S
-Earrien LasAAn
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
HEIGHT Of European Soldiers

1t has generally been believed that the
reduction in average height of French
soldiers which followed Aapoleon's wars.
due, Of course, to the immense slaughter
in those campaigns, made al Of those
soldiers the shortest in Europe. But, ac-
cor,iing to high medical and military
authority in Russia, the minimum height
of the Russian and the French conscr;pt
is about equM-fve feet; while in most
other European countries the niniDnra
ranges from five fee; one inch to Eve ieet
three inchss.-Bos,on Budget.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
A New York lawyer propounded q
hypothetical question Of 672 words.
A Check to Cntr1,thfuIness.

Will you smile if l say that believe
the study of science will help make a
child truthful The habit of lying usu-
ally begins in an unchecked course of ex.
aggeration-the result of an over vivid
imagination. In science there is legiti
mate use for even the boldest imagina-
ton, but always. at every step, the nlost
careful distinction between fact and
fancy, and niceness of discrimination In
shades Of meaning entirely unknown in
the other fields of study.-Frances Fisher
Wood,
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
Z Sixteenth Century srap.

In the National library at Paris there
is Spanish globe $50 years old, on
which the Congo follows in q remarkable
manner the course now given to that
river on the maps. All the best maps in
the Sixteenth century showed the Congo
as rising in the lake far inland, while III
this century we first tried to identify the
Congo with the Niger, and then for many
years made it dow north. - Chicago
Herald.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21

uon with him; his very name, one of tho
noblest in Russia, was taken from him,
and be was given that OF a serf. Then
his wife and children were driven out Of
the palace to herd with besgars.
''On the last day." says the record,
paul Veritzin, in rags and barefoot,
chained to a convict, babe an eternal
farewell to his home and departed to the
dark and icy north. He was seen OF
men no more. life OF Prince Paul
Veritziu -
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
Engines Struck 6y Lightning.

Railroad men say that lightning oc-
casionally strikes locomotives when they
run through thunder storms, but that it
has never been known to harm them or
the men In their cabs. The electricity
thins out and spreads all over the engine,
running of the wheels and along the
tracks when it leaves the machinery. The
impression is that the locomotives are
catchers and attract bolts that
otherwise might hit the csrs.-New York
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21
A Very Sick Man.

Young Physician po,npousiyeYes, I've
called at Mr.. Browns three times day
for week He is 9 very sick Ea2n, Mss
Smith
Miss Snith-He must be By this time
Herald of Health.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-21

The WICHITA EAGLE
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County Officers Books
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Township Trustees Records
and Blanks
Township TreaSurers Records
and Township Officers Guides
Township Clerks Records
and Warrant Books
Justice Peace Dockets
Civil ana Criminal combined
Justice Peace Blanks
Constable Guides
and Blanks
Road OverSeerS Account Books
Receipt Books and Blanks
School District Records
and Blanks
Blank Books OF all
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Building g Loan Association
Books and Blanks
Bank Books and
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Books furnished for
Water Companies
Coal and Mining Cos, Stock Cos
Corporations, Etc
Shorthand Writers
Note Books
NOtarieS Records
Seal and Blanks
Loan Agent Books
and Blanks
Real Estate Agents
Books and Blanks
Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts,
Abstracts, and
Blanks in Stock
Real Estate Books
for Farm and City Property,
Pocket DOcketS
for Attorneys.
Loan Registers
Hotel Registers
Rent Registers and Contract
Books for Real Estate
ana Rental Agencies
Scale Books
Assorted Sizes
Receipt and
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

The Anne Arundel bin for funding
$50. 600 Of the county debt 10 mortgage
bonds came up ID the House on its third
reading The House went into committee
OF the whole TO consider amendments -
Mr. George f'olton walked over to the
seals Of the Anne Arundel delegation ard
offered numerous amendments - the bill
which be said we're necessary 10 make il
proper bill. The Anne Aruudel dele
eates looked surprised at Mr. Cotton a.
he appeared In the role of their spokes
man aud a friend Of the bill, but they said
nothing. The House adopted amendments
srriatim. and when The committee of the
whole arose, and the House resumed It's
regular business, Mr.. Campbell. as chair
man. reported the amended bill. II had
been amended so as To make the mortgage
bonds redeemablc at pleasure, instead Of
after Eve years as originally provided -
The bonds cannot be sold outside Of the
county. and the funding proposition must
be submitted to the voters at the next gem
eral election. Altogether the supporters
Of the original bill are of the opinion that
it has been undone through too much
amendment. A motion was carried for
the appointment by the Speaker OF .
committee 10 investigate and report upon
the financial condition OF the county
The amended bill was put back on the
third reading House file to await the re-
port of the committee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Jordan Released.

The case Of the United States VS.. T.
Walter Jordan, barber Of this city, charg
ed with burglariously entering in the
night, the dwelling of Paymaster LOOMS,
ia the Naval Academy grounds with in
tent to commit felony therein, had q
hearing this morning before y. s. Com,
missioner Stockett u. s. District Attor-
nry J. s Hayes represented the govern.
ment and S. Thomas Mccullough the
accused. Al number of witnesses were
examined and Jordan. was put through 9
vigorous cross examination. He was made
10 put on the same clothing, overcoat and
hat, that he swore on the night of the
attempted burglary and appear before
Miss Loomis, but she could not positively
identity him as the man she saw in the
house on that night, as be disappeared as
soon as the alarm was given, and she
could only get glimpses of him as be
passed out OF the house II was also
SHOWN that Jordan had left the yard be
fore the tune the burglar escaped. In
view Of all the facts his counsel claimed
an acqulttal and the prisoner was dis
charged
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

An audience that completely filled the
opera house assembled last evening 70
see the performances given BY Barlow
Brothers Minsrels The singing in the
first part was tifst-rate Joseph Natus's
Bring Back My Fisher Boy aud Mr.
Norries Little Boy Blue we're fine and
earned encores, also did J Henry Mack 3
s.Life's Story, and the comic songs Of
Charles French and the Messrs. Barlow.
10 the second part the trio. COMPOSED OF
Messrs. Norrie Natus and Rummeil fairly
brought down the house vita their sing
Ing. he amusing gymnastlc act Of Fran <
Mood aud shorty Healy took well.
as it always does. Lorstt's "Neiseless
Recreation act was the best thing u the
kind ever seen here OTTO dchillnsr, one
If the I've Romans travelling with the
company, did some due picC0lo playing
and were given hearty encore. AR.
Schillner is onu Of the best piccoio play
ers ia the country. The entertainment =
i good one. The musical part q their
programmes Is hard % beat. Rome, q.
z, Daily Sentiseg
Tney made their first appearance here At
Masonic Opera House this afternoon u
matinee performance, 30 : delighted
house. and will give another and their
last entertainment, this evening = :
o'clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Fay Of Naysi omcey.

A,ess Ss'oIe Tue committee. the sur.
"a Il, :, !. aaolilcislly suggested a pay
- ~ consideration which he
M ~ put an end to all cnntro-
&s.s,s 1e point. He stated that he
4. ..sa 1ae pay OF the navy with
atA s aly ana found that by adding
ss,s 81 = 70 the pay of each officer
ssTns nom tue date Of entry into
Is "a ! would approximate close
\ saskp e1 cent, increase of tue ar
s,o va = pay scheme were adontsd
aal Il ss i though all discomfort
sssssn 'as siowness OF promotion
1 s.,., Ray would depend upon
s sS.s.ce solely and not rank !.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Personal Mention.

naval Cadet Jewell is quite sick from
GPhiheria.
M. Martin NJ. Smith. Jr.. of New
York, Is visiting his parents on Main
Grssi, this city.
llGogsruor and Mrs. Jackson left here
Rday for Salisbury, their home, where
hey will remain until Tuesday next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
A Fall In Eggs.

As countryman was taking some eggs
from his wagon this morning on West
street, one side OF the handle of his basket
came out. dropping portion of the eggs
ia the street. The forlorued farmer sto id
and looked at the broken eggs as they
lay in the street and remarked: There s
a calico dress gone gan dog that old has.
ket," and proceeded to take the eggs to a
near by private house. When asked how
much they were, he cast longing look
at the broken ones In the street and then
at the basket, and said: "Well, madam.
fought to get quarter for them, but
suppose you can have them fer twenty
cents. "Why ought you.to get quarter
for them?" queried the lady ''B cause
| broke LOT by this old bisket handle
coming out." he replied. The lady out of
sympathy for his loss bought the contents
OF his basket at 90 cents, and be appeared
perfectly happy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
A'n-Locked Bed sprinp


4 <Sea "a sag u town Is the Jones
assrsS 81, Spring, manufactured by
\. Plnr / -sseft street. this civ
ssJ &C ! Comfortable, Convenient.
~ Sui Price "a 80 10 s.. The
hars !, any fair minded person.
'aal dsys. ss ~ 90 your bed on trial
I ] sin j. Eli Z I ~ entirely satisfac
i l1a ! n Sj,saang these springs Il tie
a bea mo sse. Any one who would
saall ins INV comfortable, for 4 rea
,isss.s.lnans, should cali i
'essIns q ~ a1ss the above place
n r,oae = !. . Myers. Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Extension OF. Annapolis.

There will be 81 adjourned meeting Of
of Annapolis beyond its present limits, at
tue Court House. on Tuesday, 1871 in
slant, at IL lick, to hear the report OF
the committees appointed at the last
meeting. BY order,
THos. E. MARTIN, Chairman.
]. @. SPALpING, Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

The Best Place. u. SMITHS so Mara
and Avenue is the best place to buy your
Watches, Clocks. Jewelry, 5 liver Plated
Ware, &c. He is selling Silver Plated Ware.
at cost to prevent carrying 1t over another
year Every article guaranteed to give sat
iafacfion 10
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

Clergymen. lawyers, public speakers.
singers and actors. ALI recognize the virtues
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. Que OF our
most eminent public men say: IT is the
best remedy that can be procured for all
affections Of the vocal organs, throat, and
lungs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

cacy of action has been attained in the
famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup Of Figs. lis pleasant taste and bene-
fetal effects have rendered 1t immensely
popular. Iecleanses the System, cures
Lostiveness, etc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
LOCAL ME NV $.
wEATHER REPORT.

WARRINGTON, March 0. 3 p. M =
III District Of Colum la, Maryland,
haware and Virginia, light to fresh
esy winds, warmer. fairweaiher.
thermometer at The CAPITAL Office
auoon to-day stood 50'.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Pension Granted.

lpensiOn has been granted Mr.. John
EPelfer OF this city by an Act of Con
Fa for services in the Mexican war.
L vas also member of the Naval
laismy band for number of years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Imported Cigars.

lust received a fine line Of Imported and
Ii West Cigars at the City Drug Store,
\ aan and Francis streets We also
asaie B. r. GraUeIey's Best Oh wing
Ithcco.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Call at G. A. Brady's.

Shoe Store, liz Main Street. opposite
Md. Hotel, and examine the finest and
cheapest ladies Kangaroo Button Caters
Ia the city, for So 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

TAKE your Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
for repair to J. SMITHS SO Maryland Ave-
nue.. Fine Watch Repairing specially.
An work warrentcd one year
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
Sigh, Fire.

Y s N IRE occurred yesterday after.
,'sone OF the upper chambers Of
| !, Y. .@sasace Of Mr.. Z. 9. Colts. near
-, amils, which came near being
~ 1' ss Ihe fire originated. il is sup
IS !, a ~, matches which the children
IA n a aa. 81, The carpet. curtains, and
'sss s'acies Of furniture were con.
~ y gu, damaged. Mrs Gott, in her Of
Asss anguish the flames. received Sc
''0'as On the hands.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

oEH 1900 second hand books, COM
nag works on nearly every subject
y oe sold cheap at Z. r. Martins auc-
m house.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

A Good Nurse-Should not hesitate to
wait upon those iii with such diseases al
Smallpox, Cholera or Scarlet Fever.
There is little to be feared by persons
waiting on the sick If they will use Oar.
by's Prophylactic Fluid freely. In sick
rooms it should be exposed on plate or
saucer, and the patient sponged of with
the Fluid diluted. For safety, cleanliness,
and comfort in the sick-room the Fluid Is
Indispensable
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

Shoes to Order. &C. A. Brady makes !
specially Of ladies, misses and gentle
mems shoes. and guarantees an easy and
comfortable tit.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

mi. paper Is circulated and read BY
-, ueople In Annapolis, than any other
.,s,r Published here, and IL Is the best
neaIam for Advertising
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

The best place to get your shoes made
to order is at g. A. Brady's, oppossit'
Md. Hotel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

j. Nsusnss and all others in search of
~ 'eaalng are requested to call and ex
1. ~ sa ~ sIock OF second. hand books,
~ wv Volumes to select from. G. r.
-@aa Auction house SO Main st
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10

has he best and cheapest stock 81 rub
hers fgf ladiesl mun anduhildrun In fne
elly
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
A Simple Cure for Group.

asaers with young children will de
Y y remember that one third of q tea
Tsalal Of powdered alum, mixed with
Y lne quantity of sugar, will give
:. Instant relief 10 Group. 1t is also
y " hard cold The smallest chill
Y " laSe Il without trouble and it enables
~ Y eject from the little stomach what
u O. raised 10 any other way, and
wv l'llows as natural consequence.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-10
GERMAN LUTHERAN.
AsS0Ie Agen tfor ] ohm Wanamake r

of Philadelphia, am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart.
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and fit guaranteed or no sale In
the ready-made clothing department
have full line of samples representing
the stock of Wanalnaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement Can
fit all sizes and shapes from the smallest
chi to the largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments--in fact. by his Oscn
guarantee you get all the benefit Of a per
sonal visit to the house of Wanamaker
itself Clerical suits made to order. and
society uniforms furnished on short no;
tice at low prices. f. o. WHITE, Agt.
III No. Frencis st.. Annapolis, Md.