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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

IL Is In the Direction, of NatnraIness Of
Form and Simplicity.


Form and Simplicity.
The present tendency of fashion to-
ward naturalness in form and design may
be accepted, at least for the present, as
strong and absolute, nor does it seem
likely, with the taste for art" and the
general knowledge which the masses
are gaining OF correctness of style and
outline, that the wheel of time will ever
in its ceaseless revolutions bring back
the immense expansion of hoops or the
frightful deformity of the hustle.
Where fashion takes such hold OF its
followers that it descends to the most
minute details, revolutionizing under
wear, and adapting every separate article
of costume to one idea, then we GER
tainly have reason to hope that it is des-
tined to more or less continued exis-
tence. For then the great business and
mercantile interests become involved IN
its permanent acceptance, machinery
employed in supplying great demands is
modified in accordance with the new
regulations, and such ponderous bodies
can only be moved at certain intervals.
The entire catalogue of woman's gar
ments has gradually undergone this
transformation.
A few years ago yards and yards Of
muslin or linen were gathered and
tucked and gagged into clumsy articles
of underwear which effectually destroyed
all natural grace and outline. Now there
is little superfuous material to be found
among even the plainest and simplest Of
ordinary garments They incase the
form very snugly, hampering no limbs,
and yet they have almost tailor fit
This change did not take place in an in
slant or month. 1t took many seasons
to accomplish it, and it is years since the
first attempt was made to bring about
this result. When tide in fashion as
well as in other affairs sets strongly in
one direction it is useless to attempt to
turn it. 1t must reach its flood. FASH
ions may therefore be considered pretty
well settled for some time to come. -
New York Post.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
TOPICS OF THE TIME.


A canal will soon be built between the
Black and Caspian Seas.
The sights of the new British rifle allow
for an elevation up to $500 yards
The japanese are cultivating a taste for
beer and porter as well as for European
costume.
Labouchere says that "the American
girl has almost entirely cut out the Eng
lish girl in public favor
Baldwin, the balloonist, leaped from
his balloon with parachute at the height
of 6 900 feet. He fell in safety.
At 800 yards the Lepel rifle would go
through two men. The French arsenals
have enough ammunition to supply each
soldier with $500 cartridges.
A swimming dress, toenable swimmer
to blow up mines and hostile boats, has
been tried in the German navy. 1t is a
sort of modified Paul Boynton affair.
A considerable part of the Prince of
Wales's expenses hasg to pay for uni
forms which he must wear at foreign
courts He has ever so of them, and
some cost $500 or 500.
Two young Germans in Berlin fought
a duel with tricycles. Starting at 300
yards apart, they charged full tilt against
each other, with slight injury to them
selvesand serious hurts TO their machines.
Their honor was satisfied.
Professor Thompson, who was a teacher
in Philadelphia when he made the discov-
cries which have placed him among the
worlds millionaires, holds that sooner or
later electricity will be obtained direct
from fuel without the intervention Of
steam.
A. P. Gordon Cumming has discovered
a new species of violet on his place near
Sykesville, Md. 1t is single violet, and
the flower leaves are a soft white, striped
or notified with light and dark purple.
The fragrance is very sweet. The new
violet is welcome to place among the
old-established flowers that bloom in the
spring.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
MAKING a SPEECH.
IL Usually Involves Very s~rioas PAysi~
cal strata.

S8A STRAIN
1t may look like very easy thing for
a member. having his speecll written. TO
deliver it during the course OF an hour
in the House. but il is not such an easy
thing as it looks. The average speaker
gets deal OF atheletic exercise during
the course of an hours speech. There
are some members in the house who can
stand and read speech without lifting
a hand except to turn the pages. and al
most without changing pc ition; and
there are other members who can talk
all day without getting tired; but the
average speaker perspires as If he were
saving wood. An offhand speech OF
10 minutes does not count, but the man
who throws his arms in the air as IL
whirling Indian clubs hammers his desk
like blacksmith, and dances all around
the place for an hour or so, is taking very
violent exercise. Experience has taught
some of them that it is not safe to make
such a speech without taking extra pre-
cautions against cooling off too quickly
afterward.
know several members who take ex-
traordinary precautions They do not
speak often. They know for weeks be-
fore hand that they are to speak, and
after all preparations are made for the
speech itself, aud the day comes for the
effort, they have servant bring conn
plete change of linen and underwear and
heavy overcoat to the Capitol, and wait
with these things at hand until thespeech
is ended. Then the speaker with the
perspiration pouring off him, rushes to
the cloak room, where the servant stands
with the coat ready, and throws IL over
his shoulders as soon as he comes within
reach. Next the member, with the col
lar of his overcoat turned up, tucks his
dry Undertaking under his arm and
makes for the bath rooms. There he en-
tiers the waiting ROOM where the tenn
perature is high and there can be no
draught, being under ground, and waits
to cool off little preparatory to bath.
There is no more work for him in the
House that day. When he has got his bath
he makes for his lodgings as fast as he
can, and stays there until thoroughly
rested Philadelphia Telegram.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
scraps Of philosophy.

A man is never too poor to get mar
ried.
The desire to get even is the first ac-
acknowledgement of failure.
Intemperance is a tyrant that man
creates to reign over him.
If cleanliness is next to godliness, the
Baptists begin their religious life well.
Justice is never so blind but she can
tell the difference between rich and
poor man.
Hope may be the anchor of the soul,
but Faith is the wharf at which the soul
lies moored.
Repentance is often matter of cir
cumstance, bad liver is sometimes mis-
taken for remorse.
The phrase, Heaven is for the good, !"
rather loses its force when we consider
that everybody expects to go.there.
Looking before you leap means to
count the friends of mans friends be-
3re telling him your secret
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
Marvelous Enduranoe.

The vast amount of labor performed By
g heart in keeping all portions Of the
body supplied with blood 10 not generally
known. It beats 100, 900 times, and
forces the blood at the rate of 1853 miles q
day, which Is 5000, 0O0, 900 times and
t15O. $50 miles 10 life time No wonder
5here are SO many Heart Failures. The
fret symphonies are shortness Of breath
when exercising. pain in the side or
stomach, duttering. choking In throat,
oppression, then follow weak. hungry on
smothering spells, swollen ankles, etc.
DR.. FRANKLIN Miles New Heart Cure IL
the only reliable remedy. Sold By j.
w. Hodges & Cos drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
WHY sc nugead Her.

Henry, have you any collar bones?"
Il fancy so, dearest; but what an odd
question.
Eliza Jane-Oh, was wondering
whether or not you resembled a bear.
They have no collar bones Doyou know
I'm very fond Of bears, they BOs-
tOnian.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
Cold Comfort.

Creditor When are you going to pay
your debts7
Debtor That's none of your con-
founded business.
But need my money.
That's none of my COMPOUNDED busi-
ness n--[(farman Inka.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

The best salve In the world for Cute'
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheums Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed 70 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price - centsper
uox. For sale BY J. Walter Hodges A Co
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

West street, opposite the Bank Il the
place TO buy your low quarters. button
CATERS. slippers, and laslies and Masses
shoes Of ali kinda.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

AaeS rolOck & Freidenrich.s Ladies
Svles n9 machine made Shoes in al
lon IS ~ NJ prices, 60 TO Brooks s Bar
are s : IAN Street. Annapolis. They
,selilng them Is Der cent less fhan
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

Try glass Of Ice Cold Cream Soda e
the Central Drug Store favored with
pure fruit sYrups.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

WANTED A good GIRL. VIII te or colored
w Inquire ct IL Francis Street. 6ls
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

VXyANTED~-A GIRL as NURSE. in small
w family. Apply 1t No. IS Wa gner st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

IrOR SALE-A pair ofrew SPOON OARS.
T. Apply at P0ST0FFTGE- So
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
FOR RENT.

HOUSE with six rooms, No. Is Prince
George Street, Apply to 10 Conduit St, =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We will insert In this column advertise
mants OF wants, For Rent, For Sale Lost.
Wound, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or leses for 30 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

ENOR sALE--A Desirable BUILDING LOT
T. 29.S 99.6 feet deep on Conduit Street.
Apply at IS CONDUIT STREET. 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25
w. tuck LeveIy,

TUNER Of Grand, Square and Upright Pianos
50 Prince George St.. Annapolis. Nd. T2Om
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

VXTANTED.-To purchase q large SARA
w TOGA TRUNK. Second hand: must
be in good order. Address 3D." CAPITAL
Once. 90
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-25

WANTED Smart and willing COLOR
w ED BOY to run errands and do general
store work. Apply at CENTRAL DRUG
STORE so
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
She ParaIYzed Them.

The White Sulphur girl has a
reputation the southland over for
audacious wit. An old beau who
knew the place where the famous
Matte OuId, Of Richmond, sus-
tanned her belleshlp through several
seasons, said the White Sulphur
girl was as bright and startling OF
speech as ever she was. Then he
told a story of fair maiden who
IS enjoying her first season out OF
school. he identified her as the
daughter of an ex-CongreSsman.-
The father had given a dinner I'D
honor of the daughter. lie was
very proud of her. lie looked
upon her somewhat anxiously to
gee how she would sustain herself
among his old friends. "The am
ner was nearly Over,' said the Old
beau. ave were getting ready to
make some encouraging and con-
gratulatory remarks about the
debutante as We were called on. ln
the lull, as the champaign glasses
we're being filed, the young lady
arose and rising her glass said she
would like to propose a toast. Ol
course we all applauded. Then
this girl, fresh from school, hear
and fancy free, said +: 'l propose
that we drink to my fathers future
son.in.law.W
"What did the old man do 2
some one asked.
"Do D. repeated the old BEAU
"He tried to catch his breath. W.
were all paralyzed."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
GROWING POOR GRACEFULLY.

Growing poor is actually harder
than being 80. Poverty IS not dan
gerous unless it strikes in. Some
times the system is strengthened
afterward. There is a great deal
of sentimentalism 10 the talk about
success at poverty. Poverty OF
pocket is much less often a sub
ject of ridicule than poverty of soul,
People will be apt to think OF you
pretty much as you do of yourself.
If, because you cannot entertain
as you once could, you show solIcl-
tude lest you shonld be neglected 4;
if you take friends to task and
asribe to unworthy motives what
may or may not have been meant
for sights If you endeavor to en-
list their sympathies by recountlng
your own disadvantages, ten to-
one they will drop off. 1t, on the
other hand, you meet them as ol
old ; if they find the same sunshine
about you, you will not mind few
inconYeniences. Do not let life
narrow down. Do not let the
necessary carefulness strike ill.,
Surroundings influence spirits, and
we long to have grace and fitness
and the poetry Of convenience
about US. Bot the best gifts are
every mans. We can all have air
and sunshine, and with a moderate
share of labor we can all command
most scrupulous neatness. If we
cannot travel we can let the life
and light of the busy world in up.
on US through Ibooks, magazines
aud papers. 10 grow poor grace
fully is to bring our wants within
our income. Reach out and bring
them in as did Noah his dove until
the waters abate and you shall ride
safely over the mountain tops. But
YOU can no more grow poor in a
graceful way by making debts than
you can 90 down stairs gracefully
on stills.
Small debts are so convenient,
you know, but they are like a
swarm of insects-constantly buzz
Ing In your ears. People will
know you are on stills all the time
You will hate to come down, but
how much freer you will be on
your own footing to feel you have
a divine right to all you have and
are.-The Old Home stead.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
A Cure for Paralysis.

Frank Cornelius, of Purcell,
Ind, Ter, says: 81 induced MIR.
Pinson, whose wife bad paralysis
in the face, to Day Il bottle OF
Cham berlain's Pain Balm. To
their great surprise before the
bottle had all been used she was
great deal better. Her face had
been drawn to one side; but the
Pain Balm relieved all pam and
soreness and the mouth assumed
lis natural shape" 1t is also q
certain cure for rheumatism, lame
back, sprsiDs, sweillngs and lame
ness. 80 cent bottles for sale by
f. II. Irwin & Bro, Druggist
w 90 dstOck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
a French Prisoners Pets.

NJ. de la Tude, a Frenchman who
fell under the displeasure OF Mime
de Pclnpadour IN 1749 and was
consequently imprisoned 10 the
Bastile and other f0rtresses for 80
years, tells how he alleviated the
tedium of his captivity by making
companions Of some rats. lie was
much annoyed for years by the
rats, which at nightfall swarmed
into his cell, hunting about for
scraps of food, and sometimes BIT
ING bis face when lie was asleep.
They entered by hole which ven
tilated Lis dungeon 1t was ABOUT
two feet above the floor, and under
it was two steps on which he used
TO sit and breathe the fresh air as
# entered. While seated there one
dav he noticed a large rat at the
other end of the bole, and threw 1t
a fragment of bread. This was
snatched up and was followed oy
more pieces until his supply was
exhausted. The next day, at the
same hour, the rat was there again,
and by throwing bread crumbs so
that they fell nearer AMI nearer to
him the prisoner gradually induced
his visitor to approach, until II
finally took piece from his hand
Tn a few days lime it was so tame
that it would sit on his knee
washing it's face and eating what
scraps we're gwen to it. One day
it brought a companion, when
became triendl' almost at once
and after little while the t"C
rats took up their permanent resi-
dence in the dungeon. They oc
caslonally went out through th'
hole, generally returning viii
another rat, ami each newcomer
made it self at hone, until event
uallv Nj. dc la tubes cell wa
peopled by family OF ten OF thes'
rodents. lie tanght them all L
recognize the names he gave then
and used TO ply with them 10
hours together. They learned fror
him a numter of tricks aud show
: ell quite a spirit OF rivalry in th
, way they Y pent through their pei
formances.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
He CONSOLES CRYING BABIES.

"a bank has some queer no
tions,7 said a veteran teller, "but
think the oldest character l have
come across in my dealings through
the little wicket is a man who
comes in about twice a week, lay 8
down a dime or two nlckles and
asks for ten bright, new cents.
After he had done this some half
dozen times | began to expect him,
and later to have curiosity to
know what he did with them, as l
observed that he always placed
them carefully in his fob pocket.
"One day my curiosity oYercame
my politeness, and l asked him
bIuntly what he did with the pen
MES. He blushed, smiled in a
deprecating way and sud they
were for the children. The cashier
happened to know the man, and
told me when he had gone that be
had lie d-h g had no children
though married for many years.
This aroused my curiosity stll
more, and | decided to trace him,
as we say in commercial transac-
tions. l made a confdant of the
Office boy, and the next time the
gentleman called the boy shadow
ed him. 1t was about noon when
they lett, and the boy did not 10
turn until long after banking hours.
Then he called me aside and said:
"'He gives them pennies to ba-
bes that cry
WGives them to babies thal
cryP l asked, not fully compre.
hendlng.
"sYes. l stuck to him, just as
you told me, and had to wait two
hours while he was busy in his
office. Then out he comes and
after him, up one street aud down
another, stopping into places every
few minutes. On West Larned
street there was little urchln cry
ing; some one had took something
away from it. lie steps up, laugh
ed. chucked 1t under the chin, and
gave it one of the bright cents
The little one-I didn't know
whether it was a boy or a girl
they dress 'em so much alike
stopped crying and begun to laugl
and the gentleman walked op taste
than ever
"Well, I got to thinking owe
the NATTER" said the teller, Sane
found myself trying to figure ou
in some such manner as we com
pnte interest the amount of happi
ness that man got out of ten cents
the price of an ordinary cigar, Ant
the result is always carry a fe'
bright coppers myself"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
Blood Poison

Is very liable to follow contact OF
the hands or face with what rs
k..own as poison ivy, especially in
hot weather or ii tue body is per.
spring freely. The tronble may
subside for a time, only TO appear
in aggravated form when oppor.
tunIty offers. The greaG purifying
movers of Hoods Sarsaparilla
thoroughly eradicate every trace OF
polson from the blood, as the cures
it has accomplished concIusively
STOW. It also cures scrofnla, salt
rheum and all other affections sris-
ing from impure or poisoned blood
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
Another Mine Horror.

WILKEsBARRE, PA, Sep. T.
An explosion of gas occurred at z
o'clock this afternoon, IN the south
Wilkesbarre SHAFT of the Lebigh
and Wilkesbarre Goa | company
Five men are reported to have been
killed and several injured.
The officials at the Office OF the
company say they have little ln'
formation as yet, but there were
only five men in the NINE at the
time and only one was Killed.
1t Is currently reported 10y par
ties near the opening that twelve
men are in the mine and that a fire
is raging similar to That OF las
March. If this should be the case
there is slim hope Of any one a
work when the explosion occurred
escaping alive.
Bat one man, George Ford, wa
killed in the explosion. Isaac
Jones was badly injurd. TIL
gases we're iguitei by Ford, VIII
l,tconr.d b,s SAFETY lanD from th
cArrige on which he was descend
ling. TIE excitement was lutens
until he rescuing party, whlcl
went dOSu, was hoiste'l to the top
rhey brought with them the 81
meu who were in the slope a
!, work, including Jones, the man II
ljured, Ford's body has not ye
lbeen recovered,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
.EUR REKB HOU S E,
JOS. F. HOLTZM4N, Proprietor
EDINBURG, va.

This new and commolious hotel is now
open for the reception of guests. Every
thing is new from bas iment TO attic, and
was built with view to making it one Of
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in furni-
ture. The office and dining room are
handsome, large and comfortable,
No pains or expense will be spared "a
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction:
Charges will be very moderate, ana
guests can rest assured that ali will Ia
done to make their stay comfortable ans
enjoyable. A.
A first-class livery is attached to the
hotel, CDec. l6, 's7 If.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19

All the members of the firm oil
Harper & Brothers are practical
printers, and the World says; it is
a rule of the house that each men,
Der of the family who expects to
he taken into the firm must first
become proficient in typesettlng or
presswoTk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-09-19
LIFE AND DEATH
or
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The first anl only one in the field. 1t
"a complete history of the life and death
of Mr.. Davis, containing 256 pages, and is
handsomely illustrated and contains the
funeral services, comments of the press
etc. 1t will have a big sale. so per cents
discount to live agents. Price, paper
cover. % cents; cloth bound, 81 % -
Mailed to any address on receipt OF price.
If vou want to be a agent send 25 cents
for Prospectus Book aud circulars and 60
10 work at once You can sell 20O cOpie
in vonr own town. Address, J. 5. OGlL
WEE, Publisher, 81 Rose Street n. 7.