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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

While number Of convicts were en-
gagged In games Of hazard In the corridor.
most of those In the rooms were absorbed
in another occupation Heavy metallic
strokes rang through the prison, the fall.
ing of chains upon the floor could be heard
from time to time. but the noise disturbed
nobody. neither those who were fast
asleep in the same rooms nor the com.
manding officer CT the soldiers who slept
in the same building The convicts
worked on the solution of one problem.
namely, OH making the chain rings en-
bracing their legs SO extended as to be In
position to take them of or push them
on over the ankles and the foot heels at
any time. Thus the chains could be car
ried on the soldier or around the waist.
instead of around the legs. and walking
was much easier.
OF course. the soldiers and their COM
mander knew well what the metallic
sounds meant. but they did not care to In
terfere. Some of the escort officers were
good natured men. and paid no attention
to these 'little transgressions" Of the
law; others were strict and rigid. not
tolerating any such liberties on the part
of the convicts, and as the latter had q
marvellous ability for sizing up" their
commanders, they marched one day with
the chains around their legs and another
with the chains around their waists.
Many Of the convicts managed to throw
off the chains even from their arms.
These being very short, give such post
ure to the wearer as to render his ten or
twelve hours march extremely difficult.
The contact of the iron Of the chains.
moreover. occasions. Ia the bones during
the intense Siberian heats or frosts, an
insupportable rheumatic pain. which after
several weeks of walking becomes a real
torture. Michael Malkof in Chicago
News
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
The Porter OF Havana.

Seated at little table not more than
two feet square. well within the shade of
the cool entradas of the better private
residences and all public buildings. win
be seen a strangely grim and quiet person.
who Is usually the only figure in tho fore
ground of a lovely picture comprising
songful court, interior galleries. wondrous
marbles and colored glasses. tropical birds
and flowers. This Is the portero Though
the household depends upon this man for
all wise protection and safety. he is not Of
1t, and he seems to sit eternally at his little
table. obllvious to everything save his oc-
casional immediate duties. rolling out
cigarettes as though his very life depended
upon this task alone. His livelihood prac-
tically does, for, though faithful sort cf
animal, he Is poorly paid. The many
thousand porteros of Havana have become
an important factor in cigarette manufact-
ure For each 5000. which in a wheel
like package are called una tarea. they re-
ceive un escudo. a sum equal to nineteen
shillings in American money Edgar L.
Wakeman in New York Mail and Express
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

1t is strange. by the way, how easily
the sympathies Of the majority Of man
kind can be excited In certain directions.
while in others they are absolutely IRE
sponsive People are so hard. SO unsym
pathetic. with those who are brought into
daily contact with them-so fun Of pity
for those of whom they know nothing: 50
mean. so cruel often. TO their own fami
lies. their servants and their work people
so ready TO lavish mischievous charity
upon strangers of whom they have heard
some tale of woei In one Of the last
numbers of The Charity Organization Re
view the story was told Of London bust
ness man who turned away two Of bis
clerks because times were so hard and In
nediately sent $50 to the fund for the
unemployed. to whose ranks be had con
tributed those two Atlanta Constitution
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18


why is 1t they make such wonderful
hats at Panama and nowhere eIse2" asked
the reporter.
"On the contrary" replied the halter
these wonderful hats are not made at
Panama and are made somewhere else
No Panama hat was ever made at Panama
They came to be called by that name be
cause Panama merchants FIRST made them
known outside of local markets The best
Panama hats are made In Guayaquil They
are woven by native women out of the
fiber of the pita palm This fiber Is gen
orally spun or stripped by these skillful
artists into slender threads ten and fifteen
feet long, although 1t can be stripped into
almost any length with care The braid
ing or weaving is all done with the fiber
held below the surface of water. which
keeps it pIiable and preserves the pecm
liarities of It's texture. An ordinary Pan
anna hat, made Of several pieces Of fiber
costs SIS at first hands in Guayaquil
That seems trife high. but 1t takes a
woman three weeks to braid hat of that
kind. and it will wear forever Finer
grades require more delicate threads and
longer time in making. New York Even
inU Sun
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

One has to look outside the private
houses. no matter how grand they may
appear. TO find complete kitchens. Their
number Is confined to the hotels and
swell restaurants. The force of com.
plete kitchen embraces chef. who ought.
at the same time. to be maitre dhotel.
and have charge of the choice and prepara.
tion Of dishes. and of the adornment Of
the table and dining room without ever
having to put hand to any of the cook
Ing. unless he chooses to prepare some
sauce Of which he is the designer, or to
garnlsh dish. as some happy notion seizes
him.
The chef In European palace or castle
Is an artist and not q workman The most
he does is to prepare sauces, dress meats.
and beautify and make attractive entrees
and cold dishes, dividing all rough and
heavy work among his assistants. In such
an establishment there Is a second cook,
what you might call a meat cook. who
prepares the principal dishes. an entire
meter, who has to do with the little made
dishes. the preparation of croquets. frying
of potatoes or hashing of them with cream;
in fact, who prepares all vegetables and
does the frying. Then there should be q
pastry cook to look after all the sweets.
But we must go elsewhere than New York
to find any such kitchen establishments In
private houses. York Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
Naval Carrier Pirnnns.

The French authorities are attempting
to mako use of carrier pigeons for com
veying information from war ships at sea
to certain stations on land. and with this
object have fitted up on the St. Louis
dovecote. painted the most gorgeous
colors. in order to permit the birds to re-
cognize their home from great distance
Scientific American.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
A Herolo Girl.

Miss Clara-Oh. Ethel. had my ears
pierced to-dayl
Miss Ethel Weren't you dreadfuIIy
frightenedf
Miss CIara-A little at first, but keTE
saying solitaire. solitaire. solitaire"
to myself. and before knew II 1t was ali
ovcr.-New York Sun
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

We viii Insert In this column advertise
meats Of Wants. For Rent, For sale, Lest.
found, &c.. n0s exceeding four lines. ONE
sFEEh. or less. for s5 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

a new vegetable fiber, called .'gamoo-
tic. !" Is imported from celebes into Hol-
land. and is made to take the place Of
moss and hair In upholstery
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
$40 EREWARD

For the arrest and conviction OF the person
or persons who took away the sign in front OF
my1restauranf. Cor. State Circle ana Francis
Street. JAS. a. BOND. RI5
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

Our word blizzard Is said In England to
DO corruption OF the phrase blazing
hard. applied to a severe gale
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
WANTED.

| One first class NAN to sell our warranted
Nursery Stock Good pay to q reliable man
and steady work. Experience is not necessary
New York. II low
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
FOR SALE.

Handsome Walnut parlor SUIT in Brown
Rep: Pieces; but little used. A BARGAIN -
Can be seen at ELLINGHAUSEN & TAY-
LORS. Cor. Calvert and West Street. 5lT
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
FOR SALE.

Fresh ALDRRNEY cow with calf; ten DAYS
fresh For Information apply at 46 Maryland
avenue. 5 lew
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18

Drink Nall Plosopz0fes For sale by the
glass or bottle at A. Hart's Cigar Store,
rs Maryland are.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
WANTED

YOUNG LADIES to sew on ladi $ UNDER
wear. Ihcso who are inexperienced will be
.augnf with picasure. Apply at HOLMAN
MFGCO- Opera House Building. Sd fioor Md.
Avenue and Prince GeorRe street Eli
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
ELoCUTIoN-
FOR REN II
WAN TED.

a colored WOMAN to do general bonsa
work for small family out OF the city perna-
nenJ homc For particulars apply to g. w
HAN, Y est street, opposite the Farmers BANK
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-18
FOR SALE.

A TOMBSTONE OF Tennessee Marble readv
for lettering, elso two monuments suitable
for childrens. designs entirely new. Will sell
cheap. w. B. fENTON. ~ Maryland Ave.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

| have to say and then be of I shall not be
able to accompany you to Norton's house.
My doing so would interfere with the accom-
plshment OF my purpose. 1t will be neccs-
sary for you to enter the house unobserved,
after the guests have assembled, and take
your stand in the conservatory, which is off
the drawng-room to the right as you enter it
by the rear door. Polly is engaged to assist
the servants and / will give her full drec-
tlons. At ten O'clock will be there l wish
to speak to Polly while you arc engaged with
the dressmaker; so, until we meet again,
adieu"
"How good and noble he isr she thought.
us she passed out of the room.
In the parlor-Or front room, as Polly called
it-she found her visitor awaiting her. She
was a small woman, very active in her move
ments, and rapid In her manner OF speech.
She stepped forward as Ella entered, saying:
"Miss Thorndyke, presumeW and without
waiting for Ella to reply, added: III will
take your measure"
Producing from a small sachel tape meas
ure, she at once proceeded to do so. Having
concluded this portion Of her business, she
took from the sachel three packages OF sam
pies, anu Pacing lncfi upoh iuc 'obIe III thc
center of the room, said:
"Plcase make a selection from these. This
quality Of goods" indicating particular lot,
sis for evening costumes; these for street
wear, while the others make very pretty house
dresses"
'But all of these arc very expensive
goods!" exclaimed Ella.
II was told to bring only the best" replied
the dressmaker.
Ella made a selection from the samples be-
fore her.
"You have chosen for an cveuing-dress
only" said the woman
"Thar is all shall require" replied Ella.
''But was told that you would want house
and walking costumes as well, and all articles
to make up complete outfit"
Without word Of protest Ella made the
necessary selections, and the dressmaker took
her departure.
That same afternoon n trunk was received
by her containing three elegant dresses, and a
plentiful supply Of the other articles necessary
to the completion Of lady's wardrobe
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
Cutting Off Ills Nose.

A man who VIII stop 81 paper,
thinking to ruin the editor, must have
n moral range of vision equal to the
area of the end of q pork barrel. -
Naytha'S V,Regnyu Herald
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
A feminine Mania.

Recent events have shown that ps-
thetc societies in Louisville is not cs-
sentially different from aesthetic socic-
ties in New York. Both send flowers
and favors TO vile negro murderers--
atlanta Constitution
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
.How Can She Ever Love Him."

is what you often hear when the prospec-
tive groom Is the victim of catarrh.
How can she bear such breath!' "How
resolve to link her destiny with that of
one with a disease, that un ess arrested,
viii end in consumption, or perhaps in
sanitys" Let the husband that is, or is to
he, get DR.. Sage's Catarrh kennedy, and
cure himself before it is too late. By
druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
How Women Would Vote.

Were women allowed to vote, every
one in the and who has used DR.. Piercefs
"Favorite Prescription" would vote it to
be an unfailing remedy for the diseases
peculiar to her sex. By druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
Asarbed Wire.

IL you have barbed wire fences, keep
Veterinary Carbolisalve in your stables
1t cures without scar and renews the hair
its original color. 81 cents and Sl.0O at
druggists or by mail. Cole q Co., Black
River Falls, Wis.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
To Co ,sulnDtIyes.

or those with weak lungs. splitting OF
blood. bronchitis, or kindred affections OF
throat or lungs, send 10 cents in stamps
for DR. X. V. Pierce's treatise on these
maladies. Address the DOCTOR Buffalo,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

For Throat Diseases and Coughs use
Browns Bronchial Troches Like all
really good things they are initiated. The
genuine are sold only in boxes.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1871.
Messrs. +. j. Cheney a. Co.-Gentlem IN .
i have been in the general practice of
medicine for most 40 years, and would
say that in all my practice and experience,
have never seen preparation that !
could prescribe with as much con tdence
of success as can Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by you. Have prescribed
it u great many times and its effect is
wonderful, and would say in conclusion
that have yet to find case OF Catarrh
that it would not cure, if they would take
it according to directions
Yours truly,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

The difference between the sun and
mans nose is: one i the center of the
solar system aud other is the sceuter of
the human system.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

Men are often heard saying that their
aspirations are high but every tie they
cough their noses go towards tde earth,
with indications that they wi follow
them soon. Mess they are wise enough to
ta4e DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in time.
- dam the goodliest man OF men since
born" still could not he called exactly
enviab'e, for when he titled the ground in
the dewy twilight and caught a sharp
touch of rheumatism. ne had no Salvation
Oil for his cure, and no % cents to try it..
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
A CONFIDENTIAL Letter, Dated Oct. 4, 1887,
Which We Publish by Formulation
under u Later Letter, Dated
Oct

-
Oct. 12, 1887.
Gentlemen:
some months ago received your letter
of in luiry. My daughter has been taking
your syrup fo' months, now using the
seventh hottie: has been on her lac red
ridden six months with liver consumption.
Since Using your remedy, has had two
large Assesses OF the liver which have been
cured by using your syrup. Her life has
been saved, we all believe from its use,
Yet she il in very feeble condition and
takes no medicine whatever except your
syrup. !, myself, think 1t the greatest
blood tonic known, and firmly believe had
we known OF it a year earlier my daughter
would to-day be in sound health Have
had best medical skill, also Travelled ex-
tensively for her good, but in all never
found its equal. l have prescribed it to
my patients and have in every case had
the most desired effect.
Very respectfully,
DIR. A. T.. CHAi MAN,
lonia. Mich.
To Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup Co.
Jackson, Mich.
Gentlemen:
Your letter OF the seventh inst. before
me and in reply will say II my former
letter to you will do suffering humanity
any good it should be published. 1t was
through a letter from resident of ton-
tiac that first brought it to my daughters
notice and my only regret is, that'we did
not know of 1T a year ago instead of the
last six months. l shall still prescribe 1t
wonderful medicine known, or over put
before the public. Truly your reward
will be great as suffering humanity is
blessed, and as you become more thor
oughly known. Very truly yours,
DR.. A. Il. CHAPMAN.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
To Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup Co.

"Were their any poets among the ante.
diluviansr a writer asks. There must
have Teen or there wouldn't have been
any flood.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

Mr.. Bonner has ruined his fine reputation
as business man by sci ing the Ledger to
his son for S.. He ought to have got
more for il.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

One is shining mark and the other
mining shark. This is the difference be
tween hotel bootblack and gold brick
swindler.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

It is said that Gerster's voice has lost its
color. IL voice has color we wish the cat
next door would have hers dveh
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

"Man wants but little here below"
doesn't apply to the man who goes down
the cellar TO look at your gas metre.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

Miss Jones-Are you fond of grapes Mr..
Sissy! Mr. Sissy--Oh, mercy never eat
them. They're Sc Intoxicating, dontcher-
know.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
Three Bottles euro Catarrl.

ELI ROBBINS, Runyun p. o., Columbia Co.,
Sd.' saws; MY daughter nad catarrh when
Sage's Catarrh Remedy advertised, and pro-
cured a bottle for her, and soon saw that it
helped her third bottle effected perma:
sound and hearty"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

Pittsburg, Pa, has barber who talks
through his nose, and this enables hi,
mouth to snatch little rest.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

The average waiter feels insulted ii
offered only dime as fee-but he gen
orally pockets the insult.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

IL afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Th0mpsons Eye Water Druggists sell 1t. 25c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
4 ours u NY.
J.. l.. GORoUCH, VI.

Office, 2l5 Summit st.
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh
that can not be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Take internally.
f. j. CHENEY az Co., Props, Toledo, O.
10 Sold by Druggists 20 cts.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
"Untold Agony from Catarrh.v

Prof. w. HAUsNER, the famous mesmerist
Of ithaca, N. Y, writes: "Some ten years ago
/ suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh. My family physician gave me up as
such bad one, that every day, towards sum
set, my voice would become SO hoarse could
barely speak above q whisper. In the morning
my coughing and clearing OF my throat would
almost stranglc me. by the use of DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, was well
man, and the cure has been permanent"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
"Coustantly Hawking and Splitting,

THOMAS J. RUSHING, Esq, 1909 Pine Street,
Sc. Louis Mo-, writes: ~ was a great sufferer
hardly breathe, and was constantly hawking
and splitting, and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostrils. 1
fly, was advised to try DR.. Sagc's Catarrh
Remedy. and l am now well man. believe
IL to be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
manufactured, and one has only to give 1t
fair trial to experience astounding results and
q permanent cure
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

LADY AND GENTLEMAN AGENTS
wanted In every city and town. Agreeable work;
liberal inducements. The Woman Publishing Co.,
l2 Nassau St.,N. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

Helfernan, Druggist, Baldwin, Mich.
lhave had rheumatism all over my body
and limbs tor two years. Have doctored
with some of the most eminent physicians
in Grand Rapids; also spent three months
in the Reed City Hospital; during the
time 1 was unable to go up or down stairs
most of the time. | suffered terribly. BY
your advice i began taking Hibbard's
rheumatic Syrup, and from the first it
seemed to touch every place in my body,
eliecting my whole system. / at once be
gan to improve; have taken four bottles
and am entirely cured. | believe it TO be
the greatest medicine in the world for q
family remedy.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
Consumptio, surely Cured.

Sign in New York resort: mo excuse
IL found with another mans hat"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

A man who has practiced medicine for 20
years ought to know salt from sugar;
read what he saws:
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

Mr.. Cleveland is in favor of free wool,
but Mr.. Lincoln was ahead of him on this
point, as the emancipation proclamation
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

The People OF Lake CouuIy t,i.d With ia
element Over the Discovery OF the
Eighth Wonder OF the World.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05

SYMPTOMS OF CATAKKH.-Du1l,
heavy headache, obstruction of tho nasal
into the throat sometimes profuse, watery,
and acrid, ut others, thick. tenacious, mucous,
purulent, bloody and putrid; the eyes are
In the ears. deafness hacking or coughing to
clear the throat, expectoration of offensive
matter, together with scabs from ulcers; the
voice is changed and has nasal twang; the
breath is offensive; smell and taste are i'm
paired; there is n sensation of dizziness, with
mental depression, a hacking cough and gen.
eral debility. Only few of the above-named
symptoms are likely to be present i'm any one
case. Thousands of cases annually, without
manfcsting half of the above symptoms, re-
No disease Is so common, more deceptive and
dangerous, or less understood by physicians.
BY its mild, soothing, and healing properties,
cases OF Catarrh, cold I'm tho head,O
COryza, and Catarrhal Headache.
Sold by druggists everywhere; 80 cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
Yours truly,

July 20 1857. CHARLES Rowe.
Every word of the above is true and the
man is never done talking about your
medicine and the wonderful cure it has
effected. Yours respectfully,
Il. HEFFERNAN.
h,oDalu hneunia.l1 2yruP - pu. up
Blood Purifier known. It's peculiar com
bination makes it IA great Family Remedy.
For a dyspeptic, bilious or IA coustlpated
person it has no equal, acting upon the
stomach, liver and kidneys in "a pleasant
and healthy manner. Read our pamphlet
and learn of the great medicinal value of
the remedies which enter into its compost
ton. Price Sl.OO per bottle; six bottle,
500. For sale by all druggists.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-06-29
Scared TO Death.

BIRDsEYE. IND, juno 23.-Miss
Josie Carroll went out after supper
to visit near neighbor. Her young
er brother and some other boys con
ceiyed the idea Of frightening her
with spook upon her return through
little dark strip Of woods. About
Q O'Clock the young lady started home
and, when she had reached the spot.
one Of the boys jumped from ambush,
covered with a sheet. The girl utter
ed shrek and fell insensible to the
ground.
The boys, frightened at what they
had done, ran away, and when help
came to the girl a few moments later
she was found in commissions and
died i'm 80 minutes. The affair has
created q sensation. Miss Carroll
was beautiful girl and school
teacher. The boys, hearing the re
suit Of their foolish prank, left the
neighborhood and have not since been
seen.