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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
A Successful Outing Party.

The following party of young men left
here on Saturday last for Little Round
Bay. the most popular Fishing ground
on the Severn river. on q fishing expedi-
ton j r. Thomas, W. p. Banks. Wm.
M. Boucher, p E Porter, Chas. A. Zim-
merman, John Brooks, Edward Bright,
Thomas Brewer, Onofrio Geraci and John
NJ. Boucher. Several of their number
were experienced musicians and took
their instruments along with them. and
between the bites would give some
lively intonaisons, which brought many
of the natives TO the shore. There was lots
Of swallows on the Island and the com.
pany were not slow 10 s'taking" few OF
them along with the finny tribe. In the
twilight If evening they would gather
around their cottage door. 10 enjoy the
sweet strains OF their musical comrads.
and TO take IN the delightful and refresh
ing breeze, and more enjoyable outing
parry has not LETT our city this season. At
ter spending several days IN fishing. crab
biug and bathing the party returned e
The city this evening delighted with their
trip.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Several book agents have been sojourn-
ipg In our midst for some weeks past en-,
delgoring to caiole our young ladies into
asimtlar capacity, but without success.
Mr.. G PfeilTer, an AGED aud esteem
81 citizen, walked 10 aud from Bay Ridge
our day last week. Verify the energy of
lhe old exceeds that of tue young here
sbGls
The new buildings in course OF cree
ton 90 West street, give that section OF
our city quite business boom.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mewburn, wife of the
late Philip Mewburn, was buried to day
from Waugh Chapel, Fourth district.
Geo Gardiner, an old and well known
resident, who died at his home near Jts-
sups was buried to day.
An examination for teachers certifi
Gates was held to day Ia the Examiner
oalce at the Court House.
Rowland Brown won the tub race at
Roaod Bay yesterday. The b.se ball
match was won by the teachers of the
Sunday School
Clerks Of the Caroline and Washington
equity courts have sent abstracts of
seeds' &c, tothe Land Office 10 June i,
ISIS.
The bazing court martial is concluded,
val vas eonyeutd at the Naval Academy
e'ry the hazipg cadets.
Several Annapolitans will attend Eas-
wa centennial tomorrow. leaving here
@s evening via the maryland Steamboat
NJ. Daniel L Randall will act as State S
as'st0ty Tor Aune Arundel county during
ae vacation Of States Attorney Nun oe.
sae started u day with his family for
Sedtord Springs, pa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
JAMES REvElL. Solicitor and Trustee. ]
ORDER NlSI.

la the matter Of In the Circuit Court
the Trust Estate for Anne Arundel
of james Smith, County. Setting as a
Jane z. Smith and Court OF Equity. No.
others. 1178.
ORDERED, this 16th day of July, 1888
" That the sale of the property men
toned ID these proceedings. to wit, the lot
of ground with the buildings and improv.
ments. thereon erected. fronting on Main
or Church street. Annapolis. made and
reported by James Revell. Trustee, be
ratified and confirmed. unless cause to
the contrary thereof beshown on or before
the 18th day Of august Rext
ProUided q copy Of this order beinserted
In some newspaper printed In The city
of Annapolis. A. A County, once In
each of three successive weeks, before
the 10Th day Of August next
The report states the amount of sales
TO be four thousand I'VE hundred dollars.
81. 800.
SPR1GG HARDWOOD. Clerk.
True Copy Test
TIC sPRIoo HAnwooD. Clerk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Served Their Three Years.

The following officers will have served
three years. the usual time allotted fol
shore duty, at the Naval Academy before
the beginning Of the next term Com
mander Schouler, Lieut.. -Comdr. Tilley,
Chief Engineer Farmer. Medical Inspec.
tor Walton, Lieuts Smith, Bartlette, Bar.
nette, Tyler, Nicholson, Hodgson. Miles,
Doyle, Ensign Glennon, Passed Assistant
Engineer Milligan, Assistant Engineers
Schell and Cow, Ensign Gibbons, Passed
Assistant Engineer w. +. Worthington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens. that for
years we have been selling DR.. King .
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve aud Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as We'll, or that
have given such universal satisfaction
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, If satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. j. Walter Hodges & Co..
Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Cansized in the Bay.

During the storm last night the schoon'
er John Oliver" Capt. Noah Foster,
from Accomac county. Va, partially
loaded with coal aud bound down, was
caught ia whirl wind about a mile be-
low Sandy Point and sunk. The crew
were rescued by the schooner Katie
McNarr," haiiing from the Eastern
Shore and brought to this city. Captain
Foster went TO Baltimore this morning fol
a wrecker to go down and raise the vessel
which is about 90 feet above water.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Laid to Rest.

The funeral Of Mrs. Laura v. Gather,
wife of Conductor VIM. p. Gather. took
place yesterday afternoon at five o'clock
from her late residence on West street,
and was largely attended by relatives and
friends of the deceased. The fur eral ser-
vices were conducted by Rev. DIR. Hunt
ley, of the First IA. E. Church. The
pail bearears were J. Fl. Vansant. f.
Shipiey, r. Mex Davis, John L. Beall,
Jas V. Phillips. w. FL. Rullman. The
interment was at the City Cemetery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Annapolis Wants L.

Oar Sister city, ancient Annapolis,
contemplaies lighting its streets by cleo.
trlcity. The council have feen discuss
ing the matter, and it is thought vote
viii be taken at the meeting on Monday
night. The present system OF lighting
tue town by gas or oil. including repairs,
amount to about 50. 000. - Frederick Neses.
Yes, and we intend to have it.and don't
on forget it
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Excursion to bay Ridge and Trip ON the
Columbia.

The Presbyterian Sabbath School Of
this city will give pic mic to Bay Ridge
on Thursday, July 20. Tickets % and
Is cents; for sale at the stores of l.. Ii.
REIN and j Ii. S. Nichols. In connec-
ton with this picnic at an additional
cost of so cents for adults and % cents
for children, opportunity will be given to
those who SO desire to extend the trip to
Baltimore on the steamer Columbia, re,
turning to Bay Ridge about r. M. Boat
tickets tor sale by MIR. Elias G. Hyde and
at the above stores.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Personal Mention.

MS Z {. Spaulding is soiourning for
=, sumner al Bedford Springs. Pa.
saaes NJ. Muaroe and F. NJ. Munroe
;. j" AS noroing for Bedford Springs.
A's. sutherland, Of Eastporl, who has
1 s,.a Nsslung friends in Baltimore, has
v.s,i ~, Thomas Sherbelt, of Baltimore, is
B," Sas his sister. Mrs j. S. Taylor,
9sFsi~~-s "a Shake at the Green House. A
11 avenue. Ihos. Toodles. Proprietor
MI So Soda Water. Cigars and delicious
Hosss AZ Maryland Avenue Green
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Does tho most perfect work of any Laundry in
the country No potash or chemicals used IN
cleansing and bleaching clothing. The finest
fabrics done up without q Dlemish. Gentle
mems and Ladies Ilnena speciality. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed or no charge. Linen received
on Mondays and Tuesdays and returned the
end of the week. For information apply to
j. Ii. WELLS. Agt.
Az L. II. Rehn's corner Market Space and
Main street. 4t3t,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. Forsale by J. Walter Hodges s Co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
LOCAL NEWS.
WEATHER REPORT.

Reported for the Evening Capital
lIWAsnIYGToN, July. 20, 3 L. Nj. =
10 The District of Columbia, Maryland
Delaware and Virginia. local rains,
slightly warmer, followed by fair, and
stationary temperature; variable winds.
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL Office
nooB to-day stood S2o
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Ayers Hair Vigor has no equal, in
merit and efficiency, as hair dressing
and for tue prevention of badness IL
eradicates dandruff, keeps the scalp
moist, clean and healthy, and gives vitali
~ and color to weak, fadek, gray hair
The most popular of toilet articles
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

The Third Maryland Battalion from the
Eastern Shore, under command Of Lieut.
Colonel James L. Woolford. will begin
i ten days encampment At Bay Ridge on
July 80. During the cncampment Gov
rrnur jackson and staff will visit the
Ridge when they will review the battalion
aud paFtake oil splendid dinner. The
steamer McLane win bring the military
companies 10 Bay Ridge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
A Big Tumble.

Anne Arundel tomatoes that retailed
yesterday and the day before for 20 and
rs cents quarter peck were readily sold
this morning for 10 cents. This was big
tumble for the buckster to have 70 sub
nit TO ia one night-but he couldn t help
it, all the same.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Fun on the Water.

A number of ladies and gentlemen COM
prised sailing party that spent most en-
joyable time in the river Monday night.
they went in Mr., John Ireland's pleas
ure Yacht and had most delightful trip.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
The Rarest of. Combinations

True delicacy of flavor with true cffi-
cacy of action has been attained in the
famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Its pleasant taste and bene.
fetal effects have rendered it immensely
popular. 1t cleanses the System, cures
ostiveness. etc. For sale By j. w. Hold
ges g Co, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

THE LARGEST AND BEsr LAUNDRY IN
THE STATE WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

A new process of Laundering Collars
and Cuffs that far surpasses anything
heretofore known to Laundrymen. Goods
Numbered In this way will last half as
long again Collars and Cuffs Numbered
at cents each Other work proportion
ately low in price.
Goods Receired Until Wednesday, Morning
10 a. m. and delivered On Saturday,
Goods called for and delivered free.
F. VoLLMER, Jr..
Main ST.. Sole Agent for Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Baby Buggies Mus, be Paid For.

Up until short time age the PeuDsyl-
vania railroad company carried such ar
tices as baby carriages, ETC., free. A
new order has been issued now, however,
and in the future the owners Of these
tLings-will have to pay for their transpor-
lation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

.rhI, paper Is circulated and read by
.o,o people In Annapolis, than any other
0,ner Published here, and 1T IL the best
m,dium for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
PUBLIC SALE
-oF-
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
In THE VILLAGE OF EAsTPonT.

BY authority of the owner the uuder-
signed will offer at Public Auction at the
Court House Door in the city of Annapolis
On TUESDAY. August 2,
at 12 o'clock M. Eight new two story
BRICK DWELLING HOUSES In the
Village of Eastport These houses are
we'll built and have all necessary conven-
fences such as Coal She'd Closets, and
Pump Of good water. &C., &c.
They will be sold separately or as lot.
TERMS cash balance on easy pay
ments or all cash at option of purchaser.
Deferred payments to bear interest at the
rate of per CEN. and to be satisfactorily
secured. Deposit of $50 required on day
Of sale. JAMES w. OWENS,
Attorney for Owner
104 Main ST., Annapolis, Md.
Persons wishing to buy at Private Sale,
can do 50. before day of sale. Houses
open for inspection.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
TIME TABLES.
,o,t.. W. a. Is. Railroad.
..,,ooli. 4 Baltimore short Line X. X.

~, and after sunday, June i.tn. To- so,p pas
IN. ~ trans viii leave Annapo'is' as 49,
sas'' ...o,fs. ARRIVE IN BALTIMORE.
" Al ,.6Ao a. IN Arr.se ~ n %,a' M
ba'' l03ja. "a. :. a. sSs - =, -,
4.lj y, H. - -
,-t,opg IARRIvEtN ASSAPoLIs.
LgAft BAL sg8a IN. / Arrive at 80 a. IN,
2.dJp, III. 9.lV - ~
cup. IA. ''0D - ~
Lave BAL more 9,l5 .. m Arrive no ma
l1y VIZ n = pai Bay 7.30 p. IN, Arrive Balti-
NOR ' :. y caves Baltimore at $50 a. m.
Hs,s"' AnnapolIsat . 40 p. IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS:
Lave Annapolis at $50 a. m. and 4'lo p NJ
p,n0d Bay :. 20 q. IN. -
hi t.sye Nh baltimore at a15 a, M, 2O9 p IN and
v,algbts received and dispatched daily, at
reasonable rates. ,,,,,crt CO., ma,a,.r
,laFgT WEIGH, Genl. Agt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
/ 900 MEMBERS IN THIS CITY.

No deaths disputed. Prompt payment No
examinations required. Every body insured,
disputed q single claim. II. MEYER. ACT.
1O-2I tt III Prince George street. Annapolis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

As this subject Is now before our peo-
pie. and the all absorbing one, we give
the following opinion from private let
Ter Of f,,rmer Annapaltan. now a real
dent Of Frederick city, Nd. where this
new light has been lately introduced.
which contains some valuable suggestions
tn our City Fathers. which they would do
well 10 act upon The writer says:
Now as To electricity. II is grand
success as to lighting. We have 60 large
lights swung from tall poles. Qike fele-
graDh.) The liehts are at intersections Of
streets and alleys-an extra one In front
Of City Hall One large engine and Q $50
lights each) dynamos. We paid $14. 800
for the plant Corporation owns and runs
it. We give engineer $3.50 Fireman and
liDeman $3.50 10 attend the lamps, etc
Several other keepers. We think 1t will
cost $500 more ayear than gas. but is 100
times better. Our public square with grass,
fountain, fish, walks and one electric
light is perfect gem. | should think it
better to buy. They make you pay good
price al the start. / would not contract
for series of years as the improvements
and cheapening of electrical methods are
very rapid. | should think IL economical
to have two engines side by side and four
dynamos Wires so strung and lamps SO
hung that after 10 80 p. m. one half or
one-fourth of the lights might alone be
used To light the city all night Our en-
CINE burns 3 tons OF coal lCumberlandl
each night. But one fourth OF the lights
would be far ahead of the old gas supply
and enough 10 keep order and help police
men and belated citizens and travellers.
With four dynamos and lamps properly
alternating. strung by proper aud different
wires, should think this could be done
easily. 1t might take more wire but would
soon pay for Itself.
The people here are deli shted except
with the putting Of the engine in the very
centre If The city Thus far our lights
have ceased running every night about II
o'clock.
1T will give new dash to things in
Annapolis to put in electricity.
As Sole Agent for John Wanamaker
OF Philadelphia, / am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made ClOtssng depart
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and a fit guaranteed or no sale In
the ready-made clothing department l
have full line of samples representing
the stock of Wanamaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement. Can
fit all sizes and shapes from the smallest
chi d to the largest man. Prices are guar.
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments--in fact, by his 0scn
guarantee you get all the benefit of 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
n At the Court House, Annapolis. Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
Teachers Examination.

pe6Ile Summation ~ for teachers il the
a Dc ce s1s0 s Tor this county. was held
TIE So sS' !, house 10 day in The 0tiiee Oh
oea hei.ss' You nasssioners, tue examina
sos. 80 eoadocted By Mr.. j. Q. Ban
eigAs !. Nsslasy aud examiner. About
eA<Aers. . &c presented themselves for
- Certificates.
tx s Is Of Soda Water Ticket.
ss uIag Store aud take firen.
W. vile aua cnlmren.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
FOR REN I
FOR SALE

The two COTTAGES on Conduit street. near
Cathedral street. Apply at 70 Marketst %
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Members Of Bay Lodge No So. OF this
city. OF the Golden Chain. one Of
the most successful beneficial orders In
the country. have been presented with
free excursion tickets from Baltimore to
Gettysburg and return. on the occasion OF
the re nninn of that order. which takes
place on the 18th of August Bay Lodge
has only recently been o. ganized N this
city, and has at present a large number
on IFS roll Gettysburg Is one OF the most
interesting battle fields of our late war,
and visit to this historical spot will long
be remembered by the visitor. The Or
der Of the Golden Chain 10 one Of the most
prosperous beneficial orders ia the coun-
try. as we'll as the most liberal in its bene-
fits. and any one contemplating insurance
of any kind should give il their attention.
1t is mutual order and controlled BY our
own people
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

The Annapolis Glee Club will give an
excursion TO Baltimore over the A.. w.
81 B r.. r., on THURSDAY. August 2nJ. -
Aspecial train will leave the depot. onWest
street. al II 90 a. m stopping at Camp
Parole. Brownsville and Waterbury. leav
ing Camden station. Baltimore, in the
evening at 10 S0-giving the excursionists
nearly ten hours in the city. Round trip
tickets have been placed at the low price
of 80 cents for adults and 80 cents for
children. Every arrangement has been
made BY the committee to make it day
OF enjoyment and pleasure to all who may
patrUnize them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Suitable for any purpose. one top WAGON
Also good work MULES-Pullers. Address or
apply o #. II. WILSON,
723w Brownsville, Nd
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
TX ANNE Arundel COUNTY.

DY VIRTUE of a ,wer contained in
ID Mortgage, dated Goth November,
1886, from Jos. Watson and wife to Han-
nah A. Gray, and recorded in Liber S. H.,
No. 30. folio 507, of the land record books,
of said county, the undersigned W II sell
at Public Auction, to the highest bidder
for cash. at the Court House Door, in
Annapolis city, at II o'clock, A. ~, on
SATURDAY, August Ii, 'SS
all of that tract of land, situate in the 4th
Election District of said county. near
GambrilPs Station on the A., w. 81 b. Rail-
road, containing 134a ACRES OF LAND.
particularly described in said mortgage
and known as Lot No. @, of Hammond s
Connection and is the property form err
ly owned by Mrs. Susan Sutton. Since
the execution of said mortgage, Mrs.
Watson has sold the property to Mr..
Stewart of Baltimore city, subject TO the
terms of the mortgage, and the present
sale of the property will be clear and dis
charged of all membranes, giving the
purchaser perfect and fee simple title.
z 10 JNO IRELAND,
Attorney named In the Mortgage.
TIOs. BASIL, Auctioneer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

slsa- -s Sa'eS houses of Mr.. c. J. Murphy,
SstrsS@ a. = LAs'pori, opposite. Annapolis.
Hons ~ ~ sale yesterday at the Cont
gsa = 1A'e been postponed until Au'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Ma ~ pssce II the CT = that you can get
ersea Icsss'ss : Is fcodies Maryland avenue
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
OFFICE HOURS.

OFFICE HOURS.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
WEEK DAYS.-Sa. m. to y, m.
UNDAIS,-9 to 10 a. IN. 10 p M
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

c,,' D.'i /, Milk Shakes" at Thos. Toadles
s'SVa mouse, Gu Mary land Avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

]. WALTER HODGES & CO,
Druggists and Chemists, City Drug Store, Annapolis Md
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-06
New Way to Bring the Butte.

A young lady at this party told me Of
what roght almost be termed a scientific
discovery she has made. At any rate, it
is scientific experiment she has been
trying. Her boarding house is a very
fashionable and exclusive and excellent
one, but of late the perversities of the but
ter have been trying. Butter sometimes
has way Of being perverse, and this
usually in August, when it should be the
best, just as children are very likely to
appear at their very worst when they
should behave the best. Now, some one
had told this young lady that if cream
were buried in the earth for twenty-four
hours it would then be found to have be-
come butter Of superior quality and
flavor. She longed to test the truth Of
this statement, and, confessing her am
bition to Mrs. Daniel Merriman, she was
made present Of a bag Of cream from the
Bigelow farm.
She told me, with the minuteness indis
pensable to the description of scientific
procedures, that the bag was Of white
cloth, of strong and firm material, and
that the cream, Of course, being from the
Bigelow farm, was of lovely richness, Of
the sort usually described as being thick
enough to cut with knife She made
the excavation in the ground of the neces-
sary size, and deposited her cream and
covered it up. After twenty-four hours
she unear.hed it, and it was a ball Of
golden, hard, delicious butter, wanting
only salt to make it perfect, and this she
added with her own fair hands. There
were no traces of bu:termilk: it had all
been absorbed through the pores of the
cloth into the earth. 1t is improbable that
the young lady will go on making butter
after this manner, but her method may
indicate that there is shortly to be revo-
luton in the art Of butter making. The
new way has 10 recommend i, a great saw
ing of labor. and, one would say, Of care
as well. In these wonderful days il is i'm
possible to prophesy what great and mo-
nentous results may cone from such a
happening as this-North Conway Cor.
BOSTON Herald
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-06
A Canine Dihnatch Bearer.

In 1874 or 1875 a detail Of soldiers, to be
gone several days, was sent from Fort
Sill Indian territory, down the Cache
creek, to cut timber for some building
purposes. The party was the next day
jumped on by Kiowa ana Comanche In
dams, and completely surrounded. After
several charges the Indians gave the SOL
diers more rest, but kept them so close
that nobody dared to steal through to
bring help from Fort Sill, and so matters
stood for several days. AS is usually the
case in those kinds of expeditions there
were several dogs with the party, mostly
of the waller cur" kind. One of the sol.
diers had the idea of fastening a tin can,
with message by the officer in charge,
telling how matters stood, to the tail Of
one of the dogs and chasing him home.
This WAS done in the evening, and as the
dog neared the Indians they fired at him,
but seeing the tin can pounding the air, they
thought it great fun, and yelled and chased
the poor dog still faster. The animal
arrived at the fort nearly dead and went
to the company quarters. Luckily kind
hearted soldier tried to relieve the brute.
In so doing he noticed the slip of paper in
the tin can, and raised the alarm. In
short time the commanding officer was
notified, and several companies on horse
back went to the rescue of the beleaguered
party. The Indians saw them coming,
and fed. Further details of that fight
and rescue, which IS highly interesting,
are told in a report to the headquarters,
department of the Missouri, Gen. John
Pope being then in command.
At that time l was chief draughtsman
and assistant to the chief engineer of the
department. This case was much talked
Of, but it was recommended to carry the
dispatch on the dogs neck, and the tin
can on the tail for motive power only
Ado Hunnius in Scientific American.