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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18

An eye witness at Spa relates as fol.
lows: During his stay at tile Kurhaus
the shah one day wanted to take some
refresiment, and member Of his suite
ordered glass of punch Ia Romaine.
The waiter, who had probably received
similar orders from some Of the other
guests, though of inferior rank. appeared
before Nasr-ed-Din with a tray contain.
ing dozen glasses Of the beverage. The
shah, smiling. took glass. drank half
Of the contents. and then took sip out
Of each of the other eleven glasses, SO
that the waiter could not now hand them
round to the rest Of the company. His
majesty thus tried TO make it plain to
the waiter that shah Is not to be placed
on a level with ordinary mortals in the
matter Of serving. Dusseldorfer An
zeiger
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18
CnlIfnrnla,s Grnuti,.

Forty years ago the harbor of San
Francisco was filled with a great fleet Of
ships that were lying idly at their anchors.
They had brought cargoes of men and
merchandise, but they could find no car
goes to carry away. Many OF these ships
never left the port. They were hauled
up to the land, and the hulks furnished
temporary shelter for hundreds Of pio-
neers. Today the docks are lined with
a great fleet of merchant ships-a larger
number of sailing vessels, probably. than
can be found in any other port in the
Union. These ships are nearly all dis
charging or taking on cargo. There is
hardly an idle ship in this llarbor among
seaworthy vessels. Aside from wine,
wool, ores and lumber, there will be a
million tons Of wheat for transportation
to foreign markets. The OK teams no
longer piod weary way across the con-
tinent. But nearly every day train
load Of fruit is sent to the Atlantic states.
and these shipments will be rounded up
with the largest citrus crop, save that Of
Florida. ever produced in the United
States San Francisco Bulletin
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18

Two magnificent carriages of oriental
design have been built in London FOR
the Emperor of Morocco. One is ham
som cab of green and gold, which is to
be drawn by led mules, as there is no
drivers seat. The other is q palanquin,
which is to be carried By two mules in
stead of human bearers. The interior is
sumptuously decorated in green silk, and
the seat il SO arranged that the emperor
can sit cross legged If be is so disposed.
On the right side, is little cupboard,
which contains = four chambered re-
volver, with gilt barrels and receptacle
for ammunition, On the left are q
sword stick and ether weapons, also q
letter box and writing stand. The
palanQuin is ingeniously made, 80 that
springs and wheels can at any time be
added. London Letter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18
ONE GENT
a SLAVE BOYS STORY.

strange vtcissitadea That Led HIN from
Central Africa Down tie Congo.
A letter from the Congo tells the story
OF . slave boy from Central Africa who.
By 3 series OF strange vicissitndcs. has
recently come into the possession Of Mr..
Holman Bentley. the well known mis-
sionary. and Is now living on the river
near the west coast. The boys name Is
Kayembe, and he lived near the Congo.
about 1000 miles from its mouth. A
while ago a large party Of Arabs from
Nyangwe and their Manyema slaves e.
tackled the village adjoining that in which
Kayembe lived. They heard the shoot
ing and saw the marauders seizing wo-
men and children. Then they fled into
the Jungle, and the Arabs, coming over
to the deserted town. burned IL to the
ground.
It was three days before the villagers
yentured to return to their ruined
homes. All was quiet then. and they
spent the days tilling their fields around
the place where they had lived At
night they slept in the Jungle, as they
feared a night attack. They were not
without fear for a moment. but they
still fingered around their fields because
their food came from them.
One day, after they had led this
wretched life for about three months.
gang of slave hunters suddenly rushed
upon the village. beating their drums
and firing guns. Kayembe's father
threw spear at one of the slavers.
wounding him in the shoulder. The
So u
and cut of his hand as a trophy. Kay
ernbe dashed into the jungle with sew
eral men after him. They caught him.
and he was dragged away with other
prisoners to neighboring villages. where
the slavers killed the men and captured
many women The little children whom
many of the women carried in their
arms were snatched away from them
and thrown into the bushes, there to
perish miserably. Some of them, how
ever, were struck dead or were stunned
by blow from stick Others who
attempted to follow their mothers wcre
struck with switches and driven back.
In about ten days the slavers. with
their captives, reached Nyangwe, and
the poor people weressoon scattered far
and wide, their owners taking them in
all directions. Kayembe's master took
him 300 miles down the Congo, where he
sold him to Zanzibari. Soon after the
boy had an attack of dysentery, and his
new master, thinking he would die. sold
him for song to Housoa soldier in the
service Of the Congo state. The soldier
took him 900 miles further down the
river, to Leopoldville. where Sir Francis
de Winton set the hoy free and put him
in charge of the Baptist mission.
He has learned the language of the
lower Congo. and Mr.. Bentley writes
that he is bright and interesting boy.
But the tragic events in his old home
are craven in his memory. lie wants to
return to his own country when it is safe
TO do so, and the missionaries have prom
ised him that when they are able to
start station far up the Congo. where
he came from, he shall go thelc with
them.-London Telegram.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18
ANNAPOLIS. MD. FRIDAY EVENING. OCTOBER IS, 1889.

sort spot IN the back OF his head. The
adults are naturally very wild, and
grow so frantic when handled that some
times they strike their heads against
something and injure or kill themselves.
The young ones, or those brought up in
captivity close to human beings, are not
SO desperate, but there is always to be
feared disposition ia one of these great
hares either to pull an arm off his capt
or or a leg off himself. The greatest
care, therefore, is necessary in caging
and shipping the rabbits. They are care
fully netted or otherwise taken out of
the pens and gently placed In padded
crates, so that they may not hurt them
selves. BY such measures it has been
found that they stand shipment very
well, and with almost no loss Of life
E. Hough ia st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18
:he Ungrammatlcal pollcemnn.

A man was lying stretched out on one
of the benches in the Court House park
the other night. 1t was nearly mid
night, the leaves ratified dismally in the
autumn wind, the park was long ago de-
serted and the bench was anything but a
pleasant resting place, yet the man lay
there until policeman rudely shook his
shoulder and said:
"You can't lay here"
''I'm not laying here. sir" replied the
man.
but you are; what'er you givin' me?''
''But I'm not"
"Oh, come off. Get up or I'll call the
wagon. You can'tlay here, say"
"But say I'm not laying here"
"Well, what are you doing then, you
blame fooI?"
"Im lying here, sir; not laying; I'm no
hem"
"Well, lying then, said the bluecoat
in intense disgust; you can't lie here,
then"
but ! differ with you there. say
can lie here"
"And say you can't"
''But can"
"Well, say you can't, and the officer
gave strong tug at his coat collar which
sent his hat rolling off on to the grass,
notwithstanding the explicit orders to
keep off.
my friend" said the weary one, as he
arose and prepared to accompany the Of
ficer, "you could never follow your call
ing in Boston. You say cannot lie on
that bench when have already proven
to you my eminent ability in that direc-
tion. Had you remarked to me, You
may not"
But the copper was pulling the box by
this time, and told his ward to 'drop his
chin. Toledo Blade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18
Musical Instruction.
Mr.. Otto +. Simon. of BALTIC.

begs to announce that he will give MUSI-
CAL INSTRUCTIONS at Annapolis on
Wednesdays and Saturdays (if justified
by a sufficient number of pupils.)
TERMS :--( Either Piano or Vocal,) $25
for 10 weeks instruction, 2 les
sons a week of one half-hOur
each.
Mr.. Simon has had charge of various
Glee and Chorus Clubs-and would act
as director if one be organized.
Hamrick of the Peabody Conservatory
Home School of Baltimore. Address
OTTO T. SIMON,
90 No. Is E. Centre ST., BALTIC, Md.
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Have won an envIable reputation for their
superior exceIIence In fne favor and great
strength They are sold by sll first class
er0cers Ia Annapolis and through the
county and by the manufacturers,
]. w. H0DeEs, q Co.
City Drug Store,
Annapolis, Nd,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18

We will Insert in this column advertise
ments OF Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost
Wound, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less for 26 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18

W7ANTED.-A good WHITE WOMAN to
Wv do general h0usework. good home
to the right person. Apply at No. 2T9reen
Street. OILS lw
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Collections Attended TO.

The undersigned would offer his services as
Collector for all claims. on q reasonable per
cent. Good referen es given. Address
ol5tf J. 7. DAVIS, " Conduit st.
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NOTICE.

I OST.-A Small Gold Bird PIN set with tur.
IL quoise and pearls. The finder will be re-
warded by leaving 1t at the CAPITAL Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18

Me OnnTO LOAN on Mortgage. as .
aDO9UVV whole Or 10 less amounts.
l-26 JKO. IHELAND.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-10-18

FOB RENT,

TUNER Of Grand, Square and Upright pfas
81 Prince George St.. Annapolis. Mds a
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FOR RENT.

Rooms, furnished or unfurnished, with or
without board. Apply At 30 MARYLAND Ave
nue. a5tf
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Graccllan Gems.

Wantcd-Fair weather.
Master Clayton Newcomer returned home
last Thursday evening from Washington
well pleased with his two weeks visit to our
great Capital.
Mrs. DR.. Miller has received news from
her ne:ces in Johnstown, and all are safe,
but have suffered great distress and consider.
able loss OF property.
A history of the Johnstown flood by the
journalist and writer Willis Fletcher John
son, Of New York City, Ia book of over 400
pages and profusely illustrated,) will soon be
completed. II. A. Weller has secured the
agency and is selling the work.
The festival of the Graccham Mite Society
will be continued Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings of this week. The very
rainy weather of last week prevented the
holding of it except on Thursday evening
when it was well attended. Please note its
continuance and make it known to YOU
friends.
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Rocky Ridge Items.

The late rains are telling on the growing
grain. The fields show the effect of rust
which will be damaging to the crop. There
will be busy time among the farmers should
the weather conclude to settle in their favor.
Many have moi yet worked their corn the
time is here for hay harvest Owing to the
condition of the ground several days of the
most favorable weather will he necessary be
fore the music of the reaper will he heard
Mr.. A. b. Close has erected handsome
portico to his beautiful residence He is at
work on another; when completed they will
make a decided improvement.
Messrs VIM. II. Biggs e. Bro. have had
their creamery painted, which certainly
makes the building look very inviting. They
also have Il painter at work on their ware
house.
Mr.. l.. H. Valentine has rented his farm
to Mr.. Elmer Valentine. Mr.. V. will locate
at Hagerstown and engage in milling.
MIR G. X. Gelsclman has his barn well I'M
der way, having it under roof for several
days
Mr.. G. w. Krisc raised his barn on Friday
last, the unfavorablc weather prevented his
raising several days earlier. II
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Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so we'll.
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. Ali who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not ex-
ist and it IS guaranteed to do all that
Is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, SaltRheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood.-Wlll drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
Malarial fevers.-For cure of Headache
Constipation and Indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded,-Price so
cents and 81 per bottle at Dr.. NJ. E..
Leatherman Drug Store.
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Is Consumption Incnrable.

Read the following Mr.. G. H. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: "Was down
with Abscess of Lungs, ana friends and
physicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am
now on my third bottle, and able to
oversee the work on my farm. 1t is the
finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, O., says ::
Had it hot been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would
have died of Lung Troubles Was Civ.
en- up by doctors. Am now in best of
health" Try it. Sample bottles free
at DR.. NJ f. Lcathcrman's Drug Store.
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In the year 1916 there was sharp
frost in every month. 1t was known as
the year without summer. In May Ice
formed half an inch thick, buds and
flowers were frozen and corn killed -
Frost, ice and snow were common.-
Almost every green thing was killed,
and the fruit was nearly all destroyed.
Snow fell to the depth to three inches in
New York and Massachusetts, and ten
inches in Maize. July was accompan-
led with frost, and ice was formed to
the thickness OF window glass in New
York, New England and Pennsylvania.
In August ice formed an inch thick
Corn was so frozen that a great deal
was cut down and dried for fodder
Farmers were obliged to pay SIS bush
ell for corn of 1916 for seed, for the next
springs planting.
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Folly and Wastefulness.

A very important discussion as to the
methods and results of missionary labor
in China has been going on in the
Chinese Recorder, a magazine conducted
by missionaries themselves. 1t had its
rise in the publication of the statistics
of the missions for last year, and, OF
course, those who took part IN it were
friendly critics of the policy pursued
il the work of evangelization.
One great obstacle to the successful
prosecution of Christian missions in
China is the competition between the
different societies and religious denom-
nations engaged in the endeavor. The
same embarrassment is felt throughout
the East, but perhaps in China it is an
even more serious hindrance than else.
where. In that empire there are as
many as forty different Protestant bod
les, each of which is working indepen-
IDENTIFY to secure converts, and to make
showing which will stimulate the Pc
cuniary contributions essential to It's
ex istence. These missionary societies,
too, refuse to divide up the field Of la
Dor among them, either geographically
Or otherwise. Every one selects its
own place and sphere of activity, and
therefore they overlap each other fire.
quently, with the result that the China
men are confused as to what Christian
ity really is, and the crafty among them
have chance to make the competition
between the converting agencies the
means Of material profit. An ostensi.
BILE convert is prize so desirable that
they compel the societies to bid hand
somely to get such proof Of sue cess.
As consequence, what are known as
"rice Christians" people who obtain
daily rations as reward for conversion,
have always been numerous among the
clever Chinamen.-N Y Sun
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CB- jACON-I hayc just a few pieces of
Side Meat which will sell cheap.
June 10 If. r. F. Withcrow's.
If JOB LOT HOSIERY & GLOVES.
Hosiery sold Is T. 30 cts. can he bought
now for 6, 8 & 10 cts.
Gloves sold for rs cts can he bough, now
for 10 cts.
Lace sold for ~ & Is cts now can be bot
for & 10 cts.
tH- Straw hats from to 10 cts each.
have a lot Dress Goods can be bought
way down.
rE Am determined to reduce my stock
and intend making the price sell the Goods.
Yours,
NJ. c. CRAMER.
tg- FISH AT CRAMER'S!
Fine Salt Shad, New Potomac Herring,
Genuine White Fish.
tB BACON AT CRAMER'S!
Fine Country Cured Sides,
" Shoulders,
Sugar Cured Hams,
Shoulders,
Breakfast Bacon
Country Cured Lard. Sell nothing but
Extra Dried Chip Beef Tenderloin. The
above Goods are all guaranteed.
B- Summer Goods; Lawns, Sattecns,
India Challies, White Goods, Pcrcals, Cling
hams, and all goods suitable for the season.
just received at,
CY- A full line of Shoes. Ladies', Miss
es', and Childrcns' Slippers just received at,
ROOTS.
eB- Ask for our Fifty cent SHIRT, at,
may 30 at ROOTS.
tB- FASHION SHEETS are ready for
distribution, at,
rB- SYRACUSE PLOWS, two and
three horse, both Wood and Steel Beam, al
SO Hillside plows and stock Of Points, land
sides, etc, for these plows, at
GEO. w. STOCKSDALE'S
Apr lStf.
CB- BRAN.-At $4,000 per ton always
on hand at,
feb 2Stf G. W. STOCkSDALE.
IF STALLION FOR SERVICE.-Thc
Standard and Registered Trotting Stallion,
CALCULATOR, Record, 2:29l, will stand
for Service at the farm of DR.. NJ. f. Lcath-
crman, mile east of Mechanicstown. Cir
culator is a lcvcl-hcaded game trottcr, stand
ing 1Gt hands high, weighs in trotting con:
dition 1900 pounds. His disposition could
not be bcttercd. For Pcdi"rcc,f full description
and Dates at the above point, see advertise
mcnt which will appear later.
mch IF J. M SMITH.
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Washington. Letter
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, JUNE 18th, 1880.
When Commissioner Of Pensions Tan.
ner came on from Brooklyn to assume
the duties of his position, he brought
with him an ex.employee of the New
York custom house, who was promptly
installed as his conf dential clerk. In
former administrations, the private
secretary to the Commissioner has been
quite an humble individual, who has
simply drawn his $500 per annum
salary and occupied the back ground.
But Capt. George B. Squires had soul
above all this and thirsted for power.
He had not been in his Office thirty
minutes before he was Colonel.
And then began two months of the
administration Of the private secreta.
ry." No caller need see the Commits
sioner. 1t was only necessary to obtain
the ear of the private secretary for any
action, when, presto, it was done.
Claims were made special without the
tormality of complying with the De-
neutrality-suspicious.. Scores ofcases
were pushed through by the doughty
Colonel. The rag tag and bob tail of
the clerical force who fawned upon the
new autocrat were loud IN his praise,
and in return were promised all sorts of
favors by him. They were to be assist
ant chiefs of divisions and special ex.
aminers galore. He was made com.
mander of Grand Army post, and his
deluded followers tried to Join the post
in body. This cheerful lot of hyenas
had but one watchword, GEORGE
And George might have waxed long
in the Land, if he had not commenced
to sign official letters George B. squires,
Private Secretary, and write in the
first person and become personally re.
sponsible for a great amount Of gratui
tous information. The amenities of Of
fetal correspondence must be observed,
and when, for the first time in Depart
ment history the private secretary
usurped the province of his chief. old
fashioned people were shocked.
Without warning, George was last
Thursday removed to an inferior posi-
ton in the land Office, and his hecle.s
were left to mourn. 1t was the short
est and most brilliant administration
that ever graced Bureau. In its me-
teoric career it recalls the Kaleidoscope
reigns during the French revolution. 1t
is now even said that the chief sup
porters of the late dictator will be re-
moved and indeed two were discharged
on Saturday.
The local press has contained no word
of the inner history OF this case. In
deed, the Star exercised itself to give
the public the impression that Commits
sioner Tanner was most reluctant to
part with his confidential clerk. This
Is the course of the Washington papers
in every case. Meyer since the time of
Don PIatt has there been Washington
paper that has had the courage to lead
the attack against any abuse. Per-
chance after some outside paper has led
the way and everyone is abused, the
Washington papers may be led reluct-
antly follow the lead.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

TNH1S is TO give notice the subscriber,
l. George +. Wissler, hath obtained
from the Orphans Court of Frederick coun-
ty, MI. letters testamentary on the estate Of
HENRY WISSLER
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate Of the said deceased arc hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouch~
er thereof legally authenticated to the sub
scrbcr on or before tho 18th day of Deem
Der 1880, they may otherwise 10y law be cx-
cluded from all benefit of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned t. make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 18th day of
May, 1880.
GEORGE f. WISSLER,
june 10 d Executor.
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Bucklen.s Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required, 1t is guaranteed to give per.
feet satisfaction, or money refunded
Price IS cents per box. For sale by
DR.. NJ. E. I.eatherman.
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Rupture cure guaranteed. Ease at
once. No operation or business delay.
Thousands cured. For circular, DR..
J. 3. Mayer, 83l Arch st., Phila. At
keystone Hotel, Reading, Pa, End Sat,
of each month.
Jan Oath lyr.
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neafhs,.

Or June 18th, 1889, at Birmingham, Ala,
Mrs Catherine Rider, wife of Thomas +.
Rider, formerly of Emmitsburg,
On June 18th, 1880, near this place, Willie
w. Merritt, aged 10 years, II IN ontlls and
81 DAYS.
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Newspaper Law Decisions.

4. Any person who takes paper. regularly from
the postottce-whether directed TO his name or an
other or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
sponsible for the payment
If any person orders his paper discontinued. he
orshe must pay all the arrearagcs or the publisher
may continue to send it until payment is made
end collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the Office not
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
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Freder lex and Carroll counties are
each entitled to a three-year scholar.
ship in the St. Mary's Female Seminary
in st. Mary's county.
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IdditNndl LdcIls.

Preaching in the L. B. Church Sunday
morning, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
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NOTICE..

NOI1CEs
This is to give notice to water consumers
of the Mechanlcstown Water Company that
all persons knowing themselves to be indebt
cd to said company, are expected to come
forward and settle their bills. The books
must be closed by the secretary by June Is,
1889.
S. NJ. Birely,
May 30-3t. 5cc'y & Supt
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Business. Locals.

GY- DACON-I hayc just few pieces of
Side Meat which l will sell cheap.
June 13 If. r. +. Witherow's.
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rE- Ask for our Fifty cent SHIRT, at,
may 30 4t ROOTS.