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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-17

IT is reported that Dennis Kear-
ney, who after battering the Chi
nese through the press, is trying to
secure legislation that will exclude
them totally from the country, has
become very hopeful of success since
the Chinese representative in Wash
ington has announced himself in
favor Of the exclusion that Mr..
Kearney desires. Kearney is per-
tinacious man in pursuit of an OBJ.
ject.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-17

EX-SENATOR Fair has offered
$4,000 for the Baldwin Theatre,
San Francisco, for one evening dur
ing the Booth Barrett engagement
in order that he may have an exclu-
sive theatre party. When Mr.. Fair
was in the Senate he gave a "rose-
bud party" to twenty young ladies
at cost of 1000. The next NOR
ming he quarreled with hackman
who wanted to charge him so cents
for a ride to the Capitol.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-17

The Fiftieth Congress has splen-
did opportunity TO make itself glor-
ious in the annals of the legislative
history of the country. With the
tariff to reform, the surplus to dis
pose of, trusts to crush and monopo-
lies to abolish, the statesmen at
Washington have such a chance to
display wisdom, patriotism and in
tegtitv that, if they embrace it,
they are sure of the blessings of the
people.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-17

IT has been objected that Gener-
al Sheridan has "no civil record. +"
Well, then, there is General "Joe"
Hawley, who has very excellent
record both as civilian and soldier.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
Tho oid Tiro Corn Ponc."

"Laviuyn took from a cotton bag about
half Toca OF corn meal, sifted 10 carefully,
poured boiling water on IT, added a heaping
tablespoonful If salt, and, after thoroughly
stirring the mass, made 10 into small pones or
luaves. Then later She next carefully
wrapped each in the inner husks or shucks of
corn fresh from the ear Tho hot cmbcrs in
the fireplace were now scraped into q heap
and Tue poucs laid in a row on the lot hearth,
the whole being covered over with the bot
ashes aud burning emhers IL was highly
amusing 10 note the evident pride displayed
ny my hostess IN the possession Of her tea
service. The table was "a rude pine affair
hinged TO tho wall
Every article Of table furniture in tie
w1man's possession appeared to have bee1
brought forth. although so far as 1 could see
there was no earthly occasion for this display
beyond possible vain effort 90 impress me
wit tho wealth and comfort Of the owner.
Finally the bacon was declared ready and
Sam was directed 10 bring forth the corn
poues The latter was done 10 q turn, the
cracked bowls we're flied with coffee, and
drawing our stools as near the table as our
knees would permit, we proceeded to sup !
must confess ] never before enjoyed such
a meal 1T the moment was woiishly hun
cry, and the corn noues prepared In the man
ner described were certainly delicious l
was now really coniented ard refreshed. J.,
as a matter of course, praised Laviny's cook
ing TO the skies and congratulated Sam Oh
the possession OF such an accomplished wife.
In fact, succeeded in making both feel
extremely happy and quite contented with
themselves. A visit paid 10 my horse salts
fed me that the happy animal was well pro
vided for. and after short romble returned
10 the house. The owners ] found debating
about my lodging, it being mutually resolved
by them that ! should occupy their bed. To
this. however, firmly objected, and spread
lug my blankets upon the door near the IRE
place, was soon fast asleep. AT an early
hour breakfast vas In readiness. and with a
pang OF regret parted with my kind enter
tainers, who positively refused to receive
pay for my meals aud lodging. Boston
Commercial Bulletin
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
4 Case Of canInc ciev,aness

But by far .hc most interesting part Of
this hunt to me is yet to come, and to tell
which all this rigmaroIe has been penned.
The voices Of the two dogs as they passed
along the mountain had been recognized 10y
their owners, and both claimel the deer
Such things have been known TO rslse BIT
ter feud. One was sure i was BIZ dog, and
the other was Just as sure 1t was lii, but the
question Of most Importance to te settled
was, Which Of the dogs started the deeri
The deer was brought on shore Gn6 laid upon
the green sward, where even the lacies, gen
tie creatures. admired IT, Soon tho boat ar
rived with the two dogs, and one q the old
hunters cried out, "Send these bounds up
here. and let US sec whose deer this 4 Never
having heard so strange a story, half in
doubt, said. what nonsense IS thss YOU are
talkingf no nonsense, doctor; Wait aud
see.
Being deeply interested l approached
closely, that might the better Observe the
animals. One Of them walked rp TO the
deer. smclt him all over aud SCENE quite in
doubt Then the other dog came up with an
angry grow /, smelt the deer and deliberately
laid himself down 10y the animal, While the
first dog quietly placed his tail bG7reen his
legs and walked away. could noi help ex-
pressing ny amazement and still ,loubting
the fact said to my old guide: THAT dog
that is lying by the deer has been tae master
Of the other and has cowed him" ION the
contrary said my informer, 'tae ceg that
gave up the deer is tho better fg5ler and
whips that dog every time" We learned
during the day that the deer had bee- started
ten miles down the river by the cog that
claimed il. ard the sound OF his ycicc drew
tho other one, about four miles bow the
lake. confirming the test and pro'ing the
wonderful instinct of the hound re- Forest
aud Stream.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

The right name Of Emin Pasha Tor Emin
Bey, es he is more generally known is given
Us 'Schnitzler. He is u native Of Austrian
silesia, it is asserted, and be entered the
lurkish army az a surgeon.
Ills E1cellency Nadji Hossein Koul. Khan
Recommendations envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary from Persia 70 the
United States, is on his way 10 America.
lie VIII bring bis name with him.
Professor George ". Davidson, Of San
Francisco, who has been placed OH the Missis-
sippi river commission. has been a member Of
the coast survey in California since 1858. He
has also Travelled around the world on scien
tific crrands.
Mr. Gladsto,.e, who is one Of the best ex-
amples Of physical preservation extant, eats
simple meals, with claret f,- lunch, and
claret or Champagne and als-es port for
dinner. A formula Of his is TO chew every
morsci thirty-three times.
VI. Chevreul's celebration Of his l02d birth
day develops the fact that be and NJ Re
noudin, Waterloo soldier, aged l0i, have
not used tobacco. Another French officer Of
the same mode Of life is 81, and was born
when his father was over 20.
According to The Saturday Evening Ga
2ettc Of Boston. tho house in which John Ad
ans was born is still standing. II is a sim
pie, unpretentous wooden building, stand
ing by the roadside, not far from the Quincy
Adams station. II still belongs to the Adj
ans family.
81 - IL III.
at home. He is, on the contrary, q charming
lively and amiablc companion. lie is very
fond Of the wife Of LIS nephew, who presides
over his household, aud Of her children He
loves whist and roses, and Of these flowers
cultivates q great variety.
John C. New, the Indiana member Of the
Republican national committee, is a small
man, with largo bead, and long, full, light
fibred. brovnish black whiskers He is q
yearly subscriber to the Indianapolis base
bail team. and says lie believes the money
well invested in entertaining the people.
Dr. " l. Canlcc, Of Milwaukee, Wis,
who is nearing the century mark in HE, saw
the E-s. steamboat ascend the Hudson and
rode upOl tie first railroad built in the
United States-between Albany and Science
tady. iIo was intimately acquainted with
Robert Fulton, the inventor OF steamboats,
Arthur L. Batcman. the banker, who can
now Afford u keep q yacht that cost him
$4,000 was once an apprentice boy in the
United States navy. he afterward became
Lieutenant in tine revenue marine service.
Nov hc has Offices il New York and Wash
ington, aid is heavily interested in railroads.
Senator SAWYER, Cf Wisconsin. recently
said: "When my present term shall expire,
my ago viii tc such as o. preclude all pos
sibilty Of ny name being mentioned for re-
election I w.l te g. Years Old When a
man o,taius that age bee ought 90 be willing
e. retire from political lie. l certainly
sh.ur
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
ShADoWIN6 TRE CLERKS
Lor9; Fidelity Is No Guarantee That Em-
Pioyes Are Temptation Proof

Within the last tea years there havo been
20 many defaulters skipping to Canada after
Years OF honesty and trustworthy service
That the officials Of these institutions have
grown to know that long fidelity is no guar
antec that the cmploye may no: snccumb TO
temptation at last, and that all viii bear
watching. Said thedetectivc. Its a strange
thing, bnt you never can tell about man.
Some wi resist any sort Of lure, but many q
man Is honest because be has never bad
great temptation TO bc otherwise I've
known mon to handle money for thirty
years and never havo the. slightest impulse
to steol II, and suddenly they would fall into
the tolls Of some adventures and before they
knew !; they were plunged into a system Of
POPULATION and classifying accounts that ended
in ruin. Or else they thought they saw the
chance, hy some lucky speculation, to end
their long bondage to clerking. they took ono
big sum, failed, and the next news they had
levanted over into the Dominion
SO most Of the banks keep special detec-
tive for thot service, aud every now aud then
he begins 10 shadow clerk He finds out
where he goes and everything he does for a
week or two, and from his report the bank
officials can judge whether his accounts need
looking after or not. When the detective
repoi Is that new clerk is seen in noted re-
sorts and appears TO bc spending considerable
money, they overhaul his books very risidiy
and give him 20 understand that a man who
lives a wild life is not likely 10 remain in
positions Of trust. An old clerk who has been
with house long time is not under regular
espionage-muy bc once year or 50 the de-
tective devotes week or ten DAYS 70 follow
ing him about and satisfying himself he's in
no miCchief The new ones are clmost al
Ways under surveillance, and there's not
much they do that is not known Sometimes,
while We are shadowing ono clerk we run
acyoSs another.
II Lavc beard somo pugilistic tales from
indignant young fellows who objected 20
being Swallowed, and who, having caught the
bungl-ng detective ia the act, had pummeled
him within an inch Of bis life but most Of
them submit good naturedly, knowing that
the bank is more or less justified il taking
such precautions 10 has a good effect on
many Of the Young fellows, too; they keep out
Of places with unsavory regulations, know
ing that therc is good chance of their ap-
pearance there being reported at headquar
tiers, and sIch a report initiating strongly
against their advancement - Brooklyn
Eafr
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
4 Ny rlrc De,ector.

An ingenious method Of detecting fire III
its inactive stage, whereby better protection
is insured against fire in textile mills, ware
houses. large public buildings, ships, etc, has
been advanced by the fire brigade master at
Paisley, England. His system departs from
the heat ALARM. method and consists Of an ar
raDgement Of perforated pipes, which are lei
through the interior Of buildings or tie
lower decks Of seagoing vessels. These are
connected with an ordinary suction and
force pump or pumps, either rotary or reelp-
rocatng, which, when set in motion, VIII III
hale smoke arising and discharge it at con
yeaiens point available at all times. - Hart
ford Times.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
IENIOS EIINiE
A plen.nnt L.mon Dr.nk.

y
Dr.. " NoIley's Lemon EleXir is pre-
Pared from the fr sh juice OF Lemons
combined with other yege'sbl liver ton.
ics. cithaitics. aromaiicsiimulan,s and
blood purifiers.
30 cents and 81 per bottle Sold by
druggist generally, and by all wholesale
druggists.
Prepared only by II. MozLEY, NJ. D.
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For Biliousness and constipation take
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For indigestion and foul stomach ia K
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For sick and nervous headache take
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For palpata,ion OF the heart take
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Fox slefplessnsss and nervousness take
Lemon Elixir.
For loss Of appetite and debility take
Lemon Elixir
For feyers, malaria and chills, take
Lemon Elixir.
Lemon Elexir will not fail YOU in any
of the above named diseases, all OF which
arise from a torpid or diseased liver and
stomach
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
yiviparous Fishes OF Florida.

1t is a fact Of interest to naturalisfs that in
all the fresh waters OF Florida arc found
fishes that bring forth their young alive and
perfect, instead Of laying eggs in The manner
Of the funny tribe generally. Tho par'at
fishes are very small, being only nom one
and a haf 20 two inches long, and are often
need for bait for bass, The exact name Of
the genus and species is not yet known, Int
the books mention several species Of goby as
being viviparous, Ike tho specimens here
mentioned. Savannah News
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
A comnIete IdentIlieatlon card.

A novel and ingenious plan 20 enable q
person 70 identity himself under al circum-
stances. as when cashiag a check or money
order or obtaining registerc> letters or mail
matter. has recently been invented IL is m
the form Of an identification card. which
is inclosed ia Morocco case, so that it can
be carried around by the owner conveniently.
The card contains IN one corner q NINA
ture photograph OF the person 30 whom il Is
issued. with his signature below. Beneath
this is the attestation Of a notary public 20
the genuine-ess Of the photograph and sigma
ture. On another division OF the card Is
registered the name, occupation, place of
birth, age and citizenship OF the possessor,
together with an accurate description Of him
and his place Of residence. Room is also left
m another column for signatures and adj
dresses Of any references that the bearer
may have.
A similar but less perfect system Of identl-
fication card has been in Use for some time in
Europe, and it is required by law IN some
places. Banks and trust companies in this
country. which have heard OF the system, say
that tits Just the thing they have wanted for
q long time, and declare that 10 VIII do away
completely with many Of the inconvenience
and delays which arc now experienced in the
daily course OF business IL identifying per-
sons who present checks and orders Tor pay
ment aud cannot properly identify them
selves New York Evening World.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
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A new beverage has been invented in
Franco intermediate between beer and wine.
AID which Is 10 lie sod under the name Of
barley wine.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-18
IMPROVING TIE PLAN.
6rn1LApKLraIA q READING RELIEF
eOnnme WELL RECaIvED.
- 1nrss or Kour Employes Of Reading 4
oombn Bsaneh Connect Thsmsslvss
USn ne Insurance Deparsmens-ln.
f 1sry Ceused by last Nights storm

& *1]oxuMprA, Dec. 1S--Considerabie has
>111nrod iu the public prints about the re.
onooctation 70 be formed BY the Pblla.
11Ala & Reading railroad company. The
1caen have mainly shown the opposition
. - employees Of the company TO the relief
- From the railroad authorities
80 facia and figures have been OBJ
- been we'll received by the en-.
1nVW Of the Reading Il Columbia
GGnoh With three or four exceptions
GyUky atatj0n agent telegraph operator,
D0ooe hand, clerk and crossing watchman
~ ~ r. 4 y. have recognized the scheme
n me train service fully sixty-hve per
6nul of the mon have also Joined. The
'006ets Of the company 10 afford assistance
tD ~ men In case OF accident, sickness or
eonah e-e appreciated by the employees OF
~ r. a Q. branch.
y fair sissd audience was in Trinity
3oecsmed church last night to hear the
HsUe oaaas lecture OF Rev. q. S. Gerhard, oi
R0nding, on "Palestine."
Alfred Meyers returned homo to-day
Aom Cornell university. =.
Hugh North In home from Selwyn hall
4 oodlng.
= meeting Of Chiquesslunga tribe, No
~. os Red Men, will be held tonight
Iho high wind OF last night blew down
y1Ettcn Of the fence between the Columbis
National hank and Benuett's store. A
eAlmnsy ct the house OF William Nutshell
INV down last night. A cellar door wal
oEokon BY the falling bricks.
Michael Kern, an employe OF the T. n
n freight transfer, had his left foot ipj ure
this morning by o piece OF casting fsllin &
- Il He will be OF duty for some time.
The river is very high and muddy, caused
~ the heavy rains.
The Columbia Canoe club will meet to,
ulRht, and nominate officers for the gear.
O II. Newcomer, Of Lsndisville, Appearet
heeOre Squire Evans and furnished ball fol
El 6hreiner, Of Mount soy, arrested fo
etoalIng turkeYs./
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-18
rAiNrlNas OF oLo MASTERS.
y COLLECTION Containing some Of the Bt
Productions of Fnmous Europoape

- COLLECTION Containing some OF the Bar
Productions Of Famous Europeans
Not ~ IN advertisement but as q matter
81 local interest attention is called TO the
Uxhfbition OF original paintings by the old
masters at the rooms OF Leon Won Ossko.
Very few people can sec anything calcu.
la1od TO excite enthusiasm In the work OF
the old masters, and we must agree that for
noAuty Of conception and execution modern
painters Of the French and Italian school
o9em far superior to the artistic giants OF
- days.
Many connoisseurs and critics have re-
bolled against the blind worship Of old
011eexs who were truly great In their day
30 generation, but the art world lstiii
aooks back to them with profound rever.
o0co and In dignity, richness Of color and
Oeten In refinement there IL much TO ad-
Mire in the work Of those men OF genius
yho threw their whole soul into Il As
1Ougiellow puts 1t
n the early days OF art.
WORKERS wrought with greatest care.
q 1Aph minute an unseen part.
For the gods see everywhere.
These paintings OF Baron Won Osss o o's col
lection are not Of kind that could find
buyers hereabouls, for the pricos range
laway mp in the thousands, and for one
enaLl canvas OF hardly three feet square he
- had offers Of over s. 900. This IS :hs
0gure OF Thomas carrying the body Of the
0oubtedly . wonderful work OF art sx-
pronsing at glance feelings Tar beyond the
power OF language TO describe. Most OF the
paintings that have besn on exhibition
hayo been sent away for sale to New
York and other great cities aud the i've
Qy1g1nais yet remaining will soon be
placed on exhibition In a Broadway art
nnllery. In addition to the painting just
monttoned, which Is by Andrei del Sarto,
e1oeo u holy family by 9hiotandsjo, an
1ueoricr by Thomas Wyck, cupid strng-
Cling with Aerpent by Guido Renio, the
painter OF the well known Aurars; q battle
eooue BY Borgaznone, who only painted
aAvo battle pieces; Perseus, the dragon, and
Androneds, by Norovese and the "DeniaI
0f Christ by Peter" painted by lgnoto.
Ihis last 10 etrong and impressive work.
NO doubt many traveller who
oomes homo from Hurope to talk
Rltoely OF the old masters knows
Len OF them than may be learned
N this Lancaster studio, and was
- heart quite as much disappointed a.
many who have visited this little room in
Lancaster expecting TO find brilliant color
Ing and art OF the kind ttst most modern
painters give us, snd etchers and engravers
Seproduce. They should be visited as
( antiques and curiosities, and their beauty
ond force will be impressive. Their owners
art that they have full and perfect
documentary evidence that the paintings
are the work OF the great artists named.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-18
Hiliipg to hs " coed.

Two very pretty young women, OF Fry
mfro, Pa, noted AZ being FIRST class house.
Keepers, members OF church and of good
ohaFncter and manners, have consented,
With Q desire OF making Sons OF Amer
~ fair shortly to be held as prodt-
nblo ~ possible, to DO chosen In pub
llc TO be the wives OF any two young men
Who may prove acceptable 10 them
md their parents. The young women
VIII be at the fair every evening
md will have charge OF booths.
Any young man who 10 serious In hts
1ntentions will be required to say publicly
N loud voice In the hall where the fair is
hald I: 81 sm here" To this the young
lady who u nearest will promptly answer
40 sm l." The wooing 10 TO take place In
The signt OF all spectators, and II an agree
nent 10 marry In arrived at 1t Is to be
publicly signed, the witnesses thereto 10 be
oelected from the audience.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-18
In Argument CoarS

Court is still engaged In hearing srsu-
0ens OF cases on the common pleas list.
- the suit OF Salome M. LinvilIe's use
- James h. Linville, and William Lin
WE and Solomon Linville ys. James II.
xeevule. the rules TO insert dates from
veaon Interest is to run were withdrawn.
~ sehe suit of the common W esi,h of
1eo9syivsnia for the use OF II. Q. Gam.
1ogs guardian, ys. Sarah A. Villee, ex-
4o0ertx, exception 10 the taxation OF costs.
- bill OF costs were referred back Tor
GoEpoction.
The suit OF the commonwealth OF Penn
W1veuia for the use OF the county cf Ian.
Goofox W. Ferd j. Rahter and David Bair,
~ arranged anicably and the rule
99Uoted and on the List for argument was
discharged.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-18
A. the station House

William Yoder. q Bsrks county msn,
0Doot lest night IN the station house. His
~ - that one drink OF whisky affects his
49, ond by accident he took ere drink on
ooqay. hmust have been big oue, for
~ mol thoroughly sober this morning.
- mayor sont hun below TO give him
- - get thoroughly sober.
3 Four iodgern, who claimed to be Looking
- work. were discharged.
2he high wiud OF last night exiipguished
~ oesolins lishiA