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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17

A Japanese proverb says that friend at
hand is better than all your relations at a
distance, SO little money in your pocket
is better than all the credit in the world
1t is astonishing sometimes how much a
little money will buy, and equally sur
prising how quickly bill reaches hun
dred, and yet we may have little to show
for it. One purchasing on credit buys
rashly and generously; he does not think
of pay day, which seems far off, certain
like death, but as remote and intangible.
1t is so easy to buy things in this way,
one hardly stops to count the cost; by
this method it almost seems as If all the
things we covet grew on trees, and all we
had to do was to put out her hands; we
seem to be fed and clothed as If by a
miracle, and it is surely miracle if we
pay the bill due in due season. To con-
tract bill is to contract an obligation, to
give another the advantage; we believe
that half the forgeries and embezzlements
in the country are the direct result Of
debt. Half the paralysis and heart
disease which ends mems lives in their
heyday may be traced to the worry con-
sequent upon debt; worry kills more peo-
pie than work, or love, or any disease. 1t
writes wrinkles in the face, it discolors
the skin, makes the hair fall out and en-
courages dyspepsia. -Harper's Bazaar.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
Drug Store Of Dresden.

The drug stores have a curious way
here Of shutting up just about the time
you want them. AS soon as it begins to
grow dark, down 90 the iron shutters,
and If you need anything you go toa little
bell handle outside one of the iron shut
tiers and ring it. Then you hear some one
at crank inside, the massive frame rolls
up and q head looks ont the window.
Finally, tho man or boy inside opens part
Of the window, and you talk through a
pane Of glass and make known your
wants. Instead Of being angry at being
aroused, the man begs your pardon for
keeping you outside. and says: II thank
You for your order
If You have not the exnct change, and
the man inside Is in the same predica-
ment, he VIII beg you most politely and
thank you to allow him to change it.
Having done so. he viii thank You for
calling evidently taking the visit as q
social one), bow, close his little peep hole,
bow again, and then smile sweetly as he
grinds down his ircnshutter and lis smil-
ing lice il lost TO view. Dresden Coz.
Courier Journal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
MARLEY & CAREW.
Our Invitation.

To visit our mammoth store
now is like visiting a great ex-
position. Every available space
is fairly crowded with attractive
goods, and our general prepare
tons for an enormous trade
during the holiday season are
as perfect as money, experience
and good judgment could ac-
complish. We know that this
is buying time. Even folks
who are most economical (eith-
er from choice or necessity rea-
lie that when the season of
Christmas and New Year APP
proaches it is necessary to fix
up" and now, whilst we're dis
GUESSING this subject, let us re-
mind you that the outlay of
cash required to make your
necessary purchases at Mabley
81 Carew's is all of 80 per cent.
in favor of the buyer as compar-
ed with prices charged at other
stores. OF course, we wouldn't
be foolish enough to make such
a statement if the practical evi-
dence of this truth could not
emphatically be established to
the entire satisfaction of our
patrons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
nit re the best values you ever
saw @0r the money.
MABLEY d CAREW.
Ou8 ChiIdren,s Department

Tn our CHILDREN'S DE-
PARTMENT the array of Boys
and Children s Overcoats is mar
veldusly grand. To satisfy your
selves about our LOW PRICES
you must come to our store and
see exactly what we offer for
your money. We sell Chill
dren's Overcoats GALL wooD for
$3.50. and first-rate Overcoats,
sizes 5 to 8 years, as low as 50. so.
In finer grades we show the pref.
tiestfpatterns in Cheviots, Fancy
and Neat W'orsteds, Astrachans;
Beavers, with Fur Collars; Nor
folk Styles, with Lined
Capes or Hoods, sc. Prices
vary little by little from 81 to
$12.
MABLEY g. CAREW
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
PRICE ONE CENT


An old fellow was sitting In front of a
house reading a newspaper where we
stopped to gcta drink one day. After
talking little he again referred to the
paper, and then said:
Il was jes' readin. a piece In the paper
he.e that speaks bout folks back East
somewhere eati3 their dinners at z
o'clock at night-how's that 70
That's fashionable dinner hour In
some places.
Seven o'clock. at night-afternoon-
after dark, mebby ~
Yes"
Reg lar, werks-days an all -
Eyes"
when In the nation do they git up r.
lob, in the morning., s, 8, O'clock
"Well, Ill be teet0tally chawed If I.
ever heard the like of that Say, I'd like
TO have some of them 7.o'clockers come
and live with me an git up an eat break.
fas' at z an then go down on the bottom
an rassle with the old pillow an them
rcd.roots 'thout any dinner tin z al night.
an If they wouldn't be lank as wet rag
then Tam a liar ! Dinner at II Holy
smoke, they must eat supper bout the
next mornin' some time -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
She Took the Oath Everv pax.

The Chicago Tribune tells this pecu-
liar story-A divorce case in which the
humorous element largely predominated
was that of Henrietta Pauls against Mich
olas Pauls, the charge being a species of
cruelty. Pauls was of an exceedingly
jealous disposition, and in order to in-
sure himself of her fidelity was accus-
tened to make her get down on her knees
daily, and sometimes almost hourly and
repeat the formular: 81 swear an oath
on my heart and on the children's hearts
that hope the devil will take us all IL
/ have done anything wrong"
"Why did he make you take these
vows?" asked the court.
.'Well, he would bring men home and
introduce them to me, but / didn't dare
lift my eyes to look at them. When they
were gone he would hiss through his
teeth: well, did you look at 'em7',
No. I'd say.
"'Yes, you did,
"'No, didn't
Take the oath.
"Then I'd have to get down and repeat
the same old oath that | hadn't even
looked at his friends
The judged smoothed down smile as
he thought of the righteousness of tho
situation, and jotted down some hero
glypics which indicated that decree
would be granted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
FROM
& CAREW.
-FRoA
Our Winter Fixings.

About the most seasonable
subject we can discuss is the
subject of warm, comfortable
CLOTHING. UNDERWEAR
and winter "FIXINGS," things
that everybody must be provid-
ed with during cold weather.
We know that thousands upon
thousands of our patrons are de-
pending upon Mabely & Carew's
mammoth store to supply them
with Clothes, Furnishings, &C.,
and it's a pleasant privilege for
US, during the holiday season,
to send forth the tidings that
Mabley e. Carew are abundant
ly prepared to meet every de-
mand.
MARLEY 81 CAREW.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17

70 Subscribe to the Capital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17

Good KurSe-Should not hesitate to
wait upon those Ill with such diseases as
Smallpox, Cholera or Scarlet Fever.
There Is little to be feared by persons
waiting on the sick IL they will use OAR
by's Prophylactic Fluid freely. In sick
rooms 1t should be exposed on plate or
saucer, and the patient sponged off with
the Fluid diluted. For safety, cleanliness,
and comfort In the sick-room tho Fluid Is
indispensable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17

A San Francisco paper tells Of the sad
case Of Mrs. Hurley who recently lost
her sixty eight-year- old daughter and her
eightyear old only son, and Is now left
alone without anyone TO care for her.
She is 1O5 years of age and bright and
hearty. They do tell awful large stories
out West
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
MABLEY g. CAREW.
Christmas Il New Year Gift

Everything is in first. class
trim at MARLEY & CAREw's for
the holiday season. Children's
Department. never was more at
tractive, and, aside from offer
ing the finest assortment of Ju-
venile Clothing, Shirt Waists,
Hats, Caps, and Boys Furnish
ing Goods, our display is larger
than the combined stocks of any
other three stores in the city
The same can be truthfully said
of our Mems Suit Department
and during the entire holiday
season we shall make our low
priers pleasantly interesting to
buyers. If there's one thing
more than another that MABLEY
& CAREw have repeated again
and again and which we shall
continue to repeat for all time
to come, it is plainmatter- of-fact
everyday truth that we shall not
permit any house to name prices
as low as those quoted by u.s.
For things useful and ornamen-
tai, suitable for CHRISTMAS
and NEW YEAR GIFTS, just
take a look at goods in our Fur
nishing Goods Department.
Smoking Jackets, Dressing
Gowns, Silk Suspenders, Fine
Gloves, Toilet Cases, Silk Um-
brellas, Fancy Handkerchiefs,
Elegant Neckwear, etc., all at
prices fully % per cent. less
than are charged at exclusive
Furnishing Goods Stores.
When you come to the city visit
our store and just make up your
mind that you re an invited and
welcome guest. Step right up
to our first floor bundle counter
and have your parcels and bag
gage checked, subject to deliv-
cry on demand. These priv
leges cost you nothing, but will
add greatly to your comfort and
convenience.
We shall give a Christmas Present of
an elegant GUN, SLEIGH or box of TEN
PINS with every Suit or Overcoat sold in
our Children's Department during the
holiday season. In grateful appreciation
of past patronage from our out of town
patrons we wish you each and all Merry
Christmas and Happy, Prosperous New
Year,
Send your name and address and we
will mail free our Fall and Winter Fash
ion Review, containing rules for self.
measurement and description of all the
latest fashions. Also Furnishing Goods
price list and set of handsomely colored
cards.
&CAREW
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17

Try the SUeet Nellie CIgdr-The best 5
cent cigar ever sold in Annapolis. Only
sold at the City Drug Store. We are the
leaders In fine cigars. j. w. HoDcEs g.
Co., City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17

POrtly gentleman--ssB Bless my soul 1
What is this great crowd about r. BY
stander-"A deaf mute has just opened q
barber-shop, and those men are trying TO
be next. Portly gentleman-"B Bless
my soUli / think need shave myself
Judge,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
c. w. HALL

has the best and cheapest stock of rub
bers for ladies, men andchildren in the
city.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
Danger of Malaria in Cities,

1t is a common idea that greater risk is run
from this cause Of disease in the country than
i'll towns and cities, but there are strong req
sons for doubling that such is the case, so far
rs any unhealthy influence of tho country it.
self is concerned. II a farm house DO placed
in a low, swampy situation and a town i'll q
similar locality the jewellers in the ono will
be no more liable to malarious diseases than
the inhabitants of the other. In large cities,
where the ground is being constantly turned
up for the purpose of laying water and gas
mains, constructing sewers or for any one Of
the hundred other purposes for which a con-
tinual upheaval of tho pavements goes on,
diseases of malarial origin will almost con-
stantly abound. Some parts of New York
city, or Of Philadelphia, for instance, are
nearly as full of malaria as are tho worst
parts of Florida. There is nothing, there
fore, to be gained in this respect by n hasty re-
turn from the seashore or the mountains to the
pcnt up atmosphere of q large town in which
excavations of some kind or other are at GER
tain seasons of the year carried on with moro
than usual vigor.-Dr. VIM. A. Hammond i'll
New York World.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
Tho Burden of Criminal Exile.

1t is manifest, l think, that when n food
OF 10000 Migrants, thieves, counterfeiters,
burglars, highway robbers and murderers is
poured into a colony, tho class most injurious
to the welfare of that colony is the liberated
class. If u burglar or a thief is sent to Siberia
and shut up in prison, he is no more danger
Gus to society there than he would be if he
wcro imprisoned in European Russia. Tho
place of his confinement is immaterial. be-
cause no has no opportunity to do evil. Ii,
however, no is sent to Siberia md there
turned loose, he rcsumcsh his criminal actiy-
lty, Il becomes ut once a menace to social
order and security.
For moro than half q century the people of
Siberia have been grooming under the heavy
burden of criminal exile. Moro thar two
thirds of all the crimes committed in tho
colony are committed by common felons
who have been transported thither aud then
set at liberty, and the peasants everywhere
are becoming demoralized by enforced asso.
citation with thieves, burglars, counterfeit.
crs and embezzlers from tho cities of Euro,
pean Russia. Tho honest md prosperous in
habitants of the country protest, of course,
against a system which liberates every year,
at their very doors, all army of 1000 worth
less characters and fclons. They do not OBJ
jcct to the hard labor convicts, because tho
latter are shut up in jails. They do not OBJ
ject to the political and religious exiles, be-
cause such offenders frequently make tho
best of citizens. Their protests are aimed
particularly at the compulsory colonists.-
George KEENAN, in The Century.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
Mental Effects of tho Weather.

1t is curious to think how Indifferent are
some people to those a~tmospherical changes
which so signally affect tho health and tenn
per Of others. You will sec one man of a
rainy day, or u cold day, so transformed
from good nature to acidity and bitterness
that his best friends would fain get out Of
his way-at least till tho "wind changes.n
Those of less sensitive organization have
little patience and less pity for what they
cannot understand; yet this unfortunate
class arc not for that reason to be shut out in
tho cold till they como to-" A little SYM
pathy-some cheerful topic of conversation
adroitly introduced-some pleasing little
personal attention at tho right moment-and
10! the mental clouds disperse, and all again
is sunshine.-New York Ledger.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
Fell OH Linco1n.s Shoulders.

When President and Mrs. Lincoln first
passed through Cincinnati on their way to
Washington, q kind hearted old lady deter
mined to show Mrs. Lincoln the courtesy due
her rank, and SO she made q magnificent
wreath Of flowers. This she suspended bv a
fcail cord over one Of the seats along the pro.
posed route. One end of the cord she held in
her hand while seated i'll a second story win.
dow. In q second story window Oh the oppo-
site side of the street sat q friend holding the
other end. The plan was to drop the wreath
in the lap of Mrs. Lincoln as her carriage
passed under it.
When the carriage came along, however,
Lincoln was in the front part of it, standing
up, occasionally bowling his head and waving
his hand. His tall form touched the wreath.
and it dropped over his head and around his
neck. The crowd laughed, and the kind lady
who had planned to do honor to the wife Of
the man she so much revered burst into a
flood of tears. These tears were, however.
wasted. 1t was q happy accident. A wreath,
not of laurel, but of beautiful, fragrant
flowers, had been mado to deck the shoulders
which We're to bear burdens heavier than had
ever been borne by mortal man.
MI. Lincoln smiled at the happy accident,
bowed to the involuntary donor, and so re-
conciled her that her tears were at once
brushed away.-Prairie Farmer.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27

lar to a huge clam she'll, the flame burning
along the whole length of the FREQ edge, OF
from tea To twenty inches usually. The
wickias for this strange lamp is a compact
variety of moss, which grows on the rocks,
while the oil Is that of the seal or walrus.
The lamp is of stone, Il sort of soap stone
~stcatitc, us is also the kettle which hangs
over it; the latter is q rectangular dish,
whose lengtl is about that of the flame of the
lamp over which it hangs. Nothing in this
thick stone kettle ever boilS, but SINNERS
away as long as the fire is kept under it,
until the meat iii it is cooked i'll this way,
which usually takes about an iour with ten
der meats like reindeer, and longer with wal
rus and seal. The meat is cooked in chunks
varying i'll SIC, but averaging about that of
ones fist, aud when ready to be served the
breakfast is in two courses, SO to speak.
First comes the meat hanticl around 10 the
party, who by this time are dressed i'll their
reindeer suits. When the meat is eaten, the
soup resulting from its boiling is passed
around, and if it is very cold weather, this
part is not considered perfect unless it has
nn inch or two of hot grease swimming ON
its surface. This, undoubtedly. assists their
in resisting the intense cold of the climate,
With the meat, too, a large amount OF fat is
dcvourel during the cold winter weather.
Lieut.. Schwatka in The C~llautauquan.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
AN ESKIMO KITCHEN.
The Strange Lamp Used by tho Cook.
Meat and Soup.

Let US suppose that in tho spring a white
man is travelling with Il party of reindeer
hunters from the seacoast, where they usu-
ally live throughout the winter, back inland,
where they expect to see u number of rein.
deer migrating northward in warm spring
weather. Such trips l have made a score Of
times, and while, Of course, they will differ
even in essentials, a typical one can easily be
chosen from the lot.
The first day is not q good one, for tine
many little hooks and crooks of campinr are
not working as tremendously as they will q
little later on. The early morning Of the
second or third day finds the little party
asleep in q snugly constructed snow house
or igloo as the Eskimos call it-and as there
is a long days trip ahead, to make u desired
hunting spot, it is necessary to rise early. OF
course, it has been daylight since about Q
o'clock in the morning, although the sun will
not reach the vernal equinox forsix weeks or
two months, but the Eskimo does not use
such early times for his morning work, but
rises about 5 or 6 o'clock to begin the day.
The first one to awaken at this hour arouses
the good housewife, whose dnty it is to start
the kitchen fire. She simply puts OH her coat
and prepares to start the fire directly in front
of her in the stone lamp which does the duty
of a stove. This is nj open lamp, very SINH.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
Skew WAY to Cot MONEY,

The inventor of one of the latest swindles
in New York usually represents himself as
an Englishman. He has q decided cockney
accent, is always we'll dressed, and presents
q very gcnteel appearance. When he thinks
he has an easy prey he approaches his VIC
tim with eye glass in hand. From one rim
the pebble is missing. He explains that he
has just dropped the glass and shattered it.
The remaining glass is simply a shade for un
eye that is totally blind, and by the broken
glass he is unable to see at all. He is a
stranger in a strange land, and is, unfortu-
nately, without money. If the gentleman
would kindly loan hin the amount with
which to replace the broken glass be will be
able TO return it soon, for when he can see he
will be enabled to attend to rcmunerative
business.
Then, to cap tho climax, the fraud gives
an illustration of his blindness Y walking
against the wall, ora fence, OF Il Hiding,
as the circumstances permit, and humping
his head. This generally catches the victim,
who goes down in the pocket and brings
forth some change, ranging from 10 cents up
to 81. Tho blind fakir is profuse in thanks,
and feels his way out from the presence OF
his bcncfactor only to lie in wait for an
other victin.-New York Sun.
The Dickinson press., 1888-10-27
EATING FROM NECESSITY.
Physical life of the american Of Today.
Eul,l,in- Nature,

Ihb!ii'l. nature.
How many OF u~ "ea!!y az truly 81 ,,owa
{. tie n ~. and :, wv 81. .,.l.l. enjoy on ~
j: q. Eat 10 cNjoy i.ta. We llv" 10 - y.
lux tl;.' h. f.. WIN: uarrIt.ve WI. .o
r,tn.;i.e,! Is mat o.: Il personal cNneIi",; u
H. iNtIy: Arise i" IN" tlarli eiriy Q. lttc. -
4 'e;!~e may. usl'r pro;.st-a Sufficient les
t.iHlay t;Gs' ba.uly sleep. his sweet r~cstortr.
I"lS !a..e! t. r.lI" lro:"" connections, 81 TO
:, TX. uiova ;!b4Ut. s~tr9i-o II say, >:ro,chN.
n, '. oN,u tr'l Vet. eyes hIrl to gtt g; N
li'oi "liN. iMatle fall uscra c!a!r or TWO. OF
staoir> u."r Ia yet SON" ar.!cleo of apparel and
is compute L" make AN effort. III fact he
must 20 t..rf'li@h II h!a"ing NJ process .Nftar
performing his morning toilet l." has linn
bH"eri u, some. got his eyes open and !loun-
der, dana stairs To the breakfast table.
La soti al I'll" watch and mentally concluded
CT realized That he must he at business right
oil Braces lp a.ain and mechanically, m1y
w. v!gorously, prorcc(Stn INCEST what lie can;
matter of necessity. never hungry for break
fast. You know.
Rush "ut If house for street cars. stands up
maybe all TIL" way dowm town. Ii lie is for
tuIlstr enough to get q seat he experiences; Il
sort IT Iti.et, and recognizes that !.e i, still
tired. G, l." wg:k tluil and ~listicss. Nrcca-
stiles O: ,:r ltrln2nt OF work for five hours OF
50 occupies his attention. Whistle blows,
!,c!l rings, clock strikes or friend comes in.
Dnmcr i, sought: feels somewhat empty,
hardly hungry; cats Il fair meal and feels
full; empty feeling gone. y desire 10 rest is
eypcri".lce,l-cven sleep. Braces up and
again gets to work fo, five hours or more;
has 10 struggle for Il while; eyes are very
heavy, senses of discomfort about stomach.
Finally time to stop work comes; closes up
active effort. but mill aud attention still
fingers. He starts home with heavy legs
and feet. hcalacilc, maybe somewhat dizzy.
No seat on cars this way either; recognizes
that he is very tired.
Gets home, crawls up tho front steps and
'xr!aims: Supper readyG' Eyes, como
right along" He sits down, has no appetite,
but cats again, "from necessity" Not much;
easily satisfied. Feels sort of weak about his
around in or out the house for awhile orrca,ls
tho paper; feels a little better; seeks, maybe,
entertainment, the excitement of which fixes
his attention from self. AT last he seeks re.
pose exhausted, and maybe sleeps heavy, or
not at all. The next morn and day bring
the same experience, and so on day after
lay.
Eternal effort; eternal desire for rest; etcr-
hal lack of enjoyment of life; eternal eating
from necessity. Can we wonder that this
man eats from necessity Vet this is an
American of today. His distemper is of his
,wn making. He is n robber of nature and
has failed t" put i'll practice the full meaning
If the divine commandment: s'Thou shalt
not kill. "-C;lobe-Democrat