davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
SCIENTIFIC AND USEFUL.

Metal ties for railroads arc proving
very satisfactory.
An Austrian photographer claims to
have succeeded in photographing colors.
An immense hume, four and one-half
miles long, is to be built at Spokane.
The pipe is to DO made of steel and win
be twenty-five inches In diameter.
It is proposed TO reduce cows milk to
a dry powder, as being better for trans
portalion and su erior to condensed
milk. The idea originated In Switzer-
land.
Experiments with the 25.000-candle-
power search lamps show that vessels
shreo miles off can readily be detected,
and that. by throwing tho light on the
clouds, signaling Is possible at distance
of fifty miles.
Sending pictures by telegraph is one
of tho latest inventions. The salient
points of the picture are established by O
previously agreed upon systcm Of coor-
dinates, and tho details are filled In by
tho descriptive words added
Experiments with o new explosive
called ocrasitc. which Is to dynamite as
100 TO 70. have recently been made In
Austria, and are said to have succeeded
80 we'll that the invention has been pur-
chased for military purposes exclusively.
A very ingenious electrical device has
lately been patented by which the hands
Of clock set TO q certain hour are made
90 complete an electric current connected
with the kitchen stove, so that the fire
Is started when the given hour arrives
An Engiishman has invented a means
Of utilizing the principle Of stills with
wheels. The wheels are fastened to the
foet as stills are, and each act rs q sort
Of independent bicycle. They 60 very
fast when ono has learned how to walk
on them.
Nothing so quickly restores tone to ex-
hausted nerves and strength to weary
body, says an author, as a bath contain
ing an ounce of aqua ammonia to each
pail OF water. It makes the flesh firm
and smooth as marble, and renders the
body pure and free from all odor.
Here Is a cure for drunkenness; Half
en- ounce Of ground quassia stepped Ia
pint Of vinegar Is recommended highly
rs a cure for drunkenness. A teaspoon
ful In little water should be taken
ovory time the liquor thirst Is felt II
satisfies the cravings and produces afeel-
ing Of stimulation and strength.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
spoIlIng . Rancher's Fun.

On one occasion, when with the
Government survey party in Texas, a
man rode into our camp on mule and
gave us the news that band of Indians
had attacked rancher about seven miles
away. We made up party of twelve
soldiers and civilians and covered the
distance as fast as our horses could go.
Sure enough, there were fifteen or
twenty Indians besieging a cabin, and
they were just getting ready to set fire
to it by backing up wagon loaded with
hay. We got two of them and captured
six ponies, and the others were not vet
out of sight when the settler opened his
door and stepped out, followed by his
wife. He had rifle and she a shotgun,
and the first words the man said were !:
"Now, you dog-goned onery lot, but
what does this ere mean? Who in -
are you'uns, and what broughtyou here?"
"Why, man |" said our captain. "We
come from our camp seven miles away
to save you.
Save h--n" roared the man. @WhO
axed fur any of your help !"
"Yes, pint him outl" added his wife.
@Why, a settler rode in on mule and
said you were attacked, and, of course,
we came to your help.
"Well, dod rot you, you hev split all
the funl We've been waitin' right yere
fur five years to hev them Injuns show
up, and we'd just got 'em red hot fur
fun, when you had to cum chargin' up
an scatter 'em off 1t was dead wrong
on me and Nance.
"You bet, Sam, dead wrongl" she
added.
"Why. you'd have been burned out in
ten minutes more |" exclaimed the
amazed captain.
"We would, ELI? In the first place
that hay is still wet from the rain. In
the next place, 1 drawed out the axle
pins, and every wheel would hev run off
in backing ten feet In the last place,
we jist wanted to git the crowd in range,
and then sweep 'em with the old swivel
I've had mounted back yere fur over
two years. reckon you meant right
'nuff, but it was dead wrong on me and
Nance, and after this I'll thank ye to
mind yer bizness. Them Injuns is gone,
and the Lord only knows when another
gang viii cum along.
And the pair picked up their hoes and
went to work in the corn patch without
giving us another word or look.-INew
York Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

Have you dug your grassf" asked the city
chap
OF the staring farmer man.
Tor he thought he would not crush the swain
encafh bis ncsai BAN
'flow was your crop when you dug your grass
IHd ile wceyils hurt our possg
aud did the canker worm destroy
Your youug cucumber ucesf
" love. good sir. the country air.
Trnm the town } fain would fee
And lose myself in rural dreams
Meath the potato tree.
! would pluck tbs fnrnip from is vine,
Tbro the parenip meadow push.
And rest beneath the grateful shade
81 the bending cabbage bush.
@Oh. fain would be a simple swain
and drive my yoke OF cows,
and rest ~ noon beneath tho shape
Cf the ruttbaga boughs,
oh, ia hunt the woods for the cocoanut bush
The whole 81 the li2clJtg day.
or start at morn with the rustic hoe
And dig the bills FOR hay.
"And II at MONDAY grow faint
with my labor's strain and rush,
would mix the milkweed's luscious milk
With mushrooms luscious mush.
/ would pluck the pineapple from the pine
But why has your color fled Y''ssss
But the farmer fell with a siakcning thud-
The farmer man was dead.
-lTexas siftings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
ONE GENT
Hls nonor,s rlme we. rreeleu.,

A Southwest Georgia justice of the
peace had listened to the evidence in a
case that was being tried before him,
and when that had been concluded one
of the lawyers arose TO make a speech in
ia or of his client
The judge listened patiently for half
an hour and then began writing on a
piece OF paper in front of him. A few
minutes later he interrupted the lawyer
by saying:
Gentlemen, when you finish your
speeches you viii find my decision
written on this piece of paper You
will have to excuse me for awhile. as
have TO plant some potato slips Letme
know when you have concluded and
will return and sentence the prisoner.
1t is unnecessary to mention the fact
that another young lawer had his finest
effort cut short II Atlanta Constitution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

7 1t Is quite important when speaking Of
the longest day In the year to say what
part Of the world we are talking about,
o. will be seen by reading the following
Sist, which tells the length Of the long
est days In several places. How unfortn-
nate are the children In Tornea, Finland,
where Christmas day Is less than three
0aours In lengths
At Stockholm. Sweden, It Is eighteen
and one-half hours in length.
AT Spitxbergen the longest day is three
and one-half montha
At London. England, and Bremen,
Prussia, the longest day has sixteen and
one-half hours
At Hamburg, in Germany. and Dant-
zig. in Prussia. the longest day has seven
teen hours.
AZ Wardbury, Norway. the longest
day lasts from May oist to July ed,
without interruption.
AtSA Petersburg. Pussia, and Tobcask,
Siberia, the longest day is isnineteen hours,
and the shortest flve hours
At Tornea, Finland, June 0ist brings
day nearly twenty two hours long. and
Christmas one less than three hours IA
length.
az New York the longest day il about
fifteen heurs, and at Montreal. Canada.
Is IL sixteen hours.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
DIsraolI,s Self Control.

fheard a curious and characteristic
story of Disraeli the other day. Once
Lord Derby, then prime minister, found
fault with something Disraeli had done.
Disraeli at the time was chancellor Of
the exchequer for the first time and no
was peremptorily summoned to st.
James square. At once Lord Derby.
who had sharp tongue and fierce
temper when he gave way to it, poured
On Disraeli a lava tide of reproach.
Disraeli sat absolutely silent until Lord
Derby, in final evaporation, said, ID
it, man, have you nothing TO say?" Dis
-aeli got up and left the house. never
saying one word. 1t was this marvellous
self control that probably accounts for
his strange success. -[London Star.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
ANNAPOLIS. MD. FRIDAY EVENING, NAY Is, 1890.
HARE. THE HIGHMAN.
A Plot To kidnap President Madison
ErnsIrniad hr a Pnl.a Death

A Plot to kidnap President Madison
Frustrated by Pals DEATH.
In the Philadelphia Library there is a
dingy pamphlet, brown with age and
worn around the edges, entitled The
Confessions of Joseph Thompson Hare,
the highwayman, who was hanged in
Baltimore. April TO- 1918. FOR robbing
the mail as Havre de Grace. Hare was
the Dick Turpin of the day, and an asso-
ciate of Murrell and Mason, the Missis-
sippi bandits. The principal interest at
tached TO his career was his connection
with the alleged plot to kidnap President
Madison and deliver him over TO Admi-
raj Cochburn, the commander of the
British fleet When, in August, 1914,
the British, under General Ross, entered
Washington and burned the Capitol and
most of the public buildings, it was evi-
dent that they must have been guided
by men who knew the country well.
Hare was a soldier in the, American
army, and had been released from Jail to
enlist in the service. In the same COM
pany was an Irishman named Farren,
who was British deserter. He sounded
Hare as to the possibility of seizing the
President and taking him down the
Potomac to the English fleet Two other
men were to be secured and the project
carried out Farren wanted money, and
to get it undertook to rob man on the
road near Washington, but his intended
victim was a resolute fellow and shot
Farren, who died the following day. He
had always claimed to Hare that he had
been offered thousand pounds for Sc
curing tie President, and that General
Ross was in the scheme Hearing of
Farren's mishap, Hare got appr ehensive
that the Irisnman had betrayed him, 50
he stole his captains horse and escaped
to Baltimore. After a reckless career in
company with his young brother Louis
and well-known criminal named AL
exander, he stopped the mail at Havre
de Grace and got $13, 700 in specie and
notes. The entire party were captured
in Hunts clothing store in Baltimore the
next day. Alexander and Hare were
hanged, and the brother was given a ten
year sentence. II Philadelphia Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
s,nltten bv Conaoienoo.

A sad eyed man walked into store in
Beloit the other day, and, planking down
a $40 note, tearfully said:
"Just four years ago to-day / stole a
pair of 81 shoes from your store. Tho
matter has been preying on my mind,
but my pride prevented me from con-
Tossing. can stand IL no longer. Take
your pay out of this $40 bill.
The merchant, of course, was do
lighted to meet such a pcnitcnt, contritc
soul, and gave tho man 50. and he de-
parted with light heart. The $40 bill
was a very finely executed counterfeit
The next conscious-striken individual
that presents himself at that store will
be thrown into the river with neatness
and dispatch. = [Janesville Gazette
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
An important Matter.

Druggists everywhere report that the
sales Of the Restorative Nervine a nerve
food ard medicine-are astonishing; ex-
ceeding anything they ever had, while 1t
gives universal satisfaction 10 headache,
nervousness, sleeplessness, sexual debiii-
ty, backache. poor memory. fits dizzi.
ness, etc. Taylor Bros, Of Bryan, o.,
Ambery and Murphy, of Battle Creek.
Mich. c. B. Woodwork & Co., OF Fort
Wayne, Ind, and hundreds Of others
state that they never handled any medl-
cine which sold so rapidly, or gave such
satisfaction. Trial bottles Of this great
medicine and book on Nervous Diseases,
free at the City Drug Stsre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
chldhood,s Brieht Morning.

Very small children, who arc poets in
their way, have to draw their ideas from
their own experience. Little Ruth Is but
years old. The other morning her
mother, in dressing her, said, as the child
rubbed it's waking eyes
See, Ruth, how bright and beautiful
morning isl"
Ruth looked out the window a mo-
ment.
Eth, !" she said, it got on Its pity red
dress tD-[Boston Transcript.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

II was at Columbus that Cincinnati
drummer happened to put up at a table
with number of legislators, and the
conrtly way in which they addressed
each other greatly bored the commercial
traveller. II was, 1Will the gentleman
from Hardin do this ?" and "The gentle
man from Franklin did that. They in
variably spoke to each other as tho
gentleman from whatever county they
happened to hail from. For ten or fif-
teen minutes the drummer bore it in
silence. Then he suddenly crushed the
statesmen by singing out in stentorian
tones to the waiter, "WiIl the gentle
man from Ethiopia please pass the but.
ter?" That ended "the gentleman from"
business. - Cincinnati Times.Star.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

A Western baseball club has pitcher
named Cotton and the crowd seems to
regard the name in the nature of soft
thing. When Mr.. Cotton is pitching the
crowd yeIls: @See 'em battin' Cotton.
and when he is at the bat they yell !:
Look at Cotton battin'. Itisnot much
wonder that he thinks Of applying to
the Legislature to change his name.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
ne Guessed 'It.

@Here's a snap, said the Fox, as he
came across temptingly baitcd trap
and proceeded to tackle the layout
When the Farmer came along few
minutes later, whacked him over the
head with club and put him in a bag,
the Fox remarked with his latest breath:
II die with the blessed consolation
that my judgment was good
Moral: 1t doesn't always pay to back
up your Judgment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
training the Dog.

Dithmar-Why are you fishing FOR
that dog with those trousers, Tobar
Tabor Well, you see. they are like
the ones my daughters new mash wears.
and when let the dog loose he'll know
whom to tackle
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
loo r,a6iea Wantac .

Aud 100 men to eall on any druggist
FOR a free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine, the great root and herb remedy,
discovered by Dr. Eilas Lane while In the
Rocky Mountains. For diseases of the
Blood, Liver and Kidneys 1t Is positive
cure. For constipation and clearing up
the complexion 1t does wonders. II Is the
best spring medicine known. Large-size
package, 30 cents. AT all druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

The best salve In the world for CutA
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
ID guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price IS centsper
box. For sale By ]. Walter Hodges q Co
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
Handy Things to Have

9ns Government is issuing mals and
charts to show just where gold may b
found. A map or chart to point out x
fellow where he may pick up few
greenbacks would also be a handy thing
to have In the house.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
$4,000 Reward.

Il st in the City Of Annapolis, on Tuesday
May 6, a P0CKETT-B00K with blue elastic
around il containing ONE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS or more in Notes.
The above sum will be paid if left at the
Farmers National Bank Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
ELECTRIC BELLS.

tEAnnunciatOFs, Burglar Alarms, Electric
Bells, Bronze, Nickls and Woed Pushes. Door
and Window Springs, Electric Mattings, Door
Pulls and Attachments, Magnetic Bells, Buz-
zsrs, Batteries IAN kind). Foot Pushes. Pear
Pushes, Desk Pushes, and all Supplies for
Electric Bell Work, furnished ON short notice;
work guaranteed 70 give satisfaction. Can
give good reference. Samples can be seen at
"a MARYLAND Ave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

MANTED.-AN ACTIVE NAN for each
w section Salary @75 te 800, to locally
represent a successful N. Y. Com pany incor-
Jewelry, etc, to consumers at cost. Also a
Lady OF tact. salary $40, TO enroll members
10000 now enrolled. $100, 900 paid inl.-
references exchanged. Empire Cooperative
Association credit well ratedl Lock Box 6I0
". Y. 5-27
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

A GENTS WANTED-To sell the well
IA known and be.t en- lorsed remedy in the
Uni ed States, for the cure OF Catarrh, Asth :
ma. Bronchitis, Hay Fever. or any disease
that can be reached through the br athing
organs, for which 20 per cent. can be made
For PARTICULARS. address.
THE CARB0LIC SMOKE BALL CO.,
al5 Chicago. I'LL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

WANTED.--A good WATCH DOG for
w which fair price WILDE paid If satis-
frctory. Apply to Editor CAPITAL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

Rare opportunities for investment at
West Annapolis. Large and beautiful
building lots for sale cheap.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

IINOR SALE.r-A fine MICH COW. Enquire
IL at 50 King George st. (5-6w }
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

WANTED.-By a lsdy OF experience q
w SITUATION as sEAMSTRESS in a
private family. Good reference. Apply TO
81 MRS 3. ]. RRHNs1, Millinery Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
$4,000 Reward.

For the return, TO AIRS. AcCoy, of Ola
M0ND BARRING, lost ON May lst between
her house and the Short Line Railroad depot.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
APECIAL NOTICE.

We will insert I'm this column advertise.
ments OF Wants. For Rent, For Sale. Lost,
Found, Sc, not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. o. less for 80 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
FOR RENT.

FURNISHED ROOMS for rent with or
without Board, Apply al 80 Maryland avenue,
Annapolis Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

WANTED A WHITE GIRL, as nurse -
w Apply to No. IL Francis street. Is W
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

H-If you want good cigars and tobacco
60 TO Alex. Hsrt's, Maryland Avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16

TTOR SALE--A fine BLACK MARE, Saddle,
II Harness and Four Seat DAYTON, will
be sold cheap for cash. For further particu-
lars apply to ALEX. HART. No. 70 Maryland
Avenue. n7H
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
w. TuOIki I.eveIy.

TUNER OF Grand, Square and Upright Pianos
o. Prince George St., Annapolis. Nd. rom
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-16
AII Depends on Buslnesa.

The summer landlord smiles
AS ''the season" comes apace:
But autumn may bring winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-04
TEE FUNERAL OF FREDERICK BILLINGS.

Voodetock, w. Oct. 3.-Thc funeral of Frederick
nllipes was held here this horning, the 'usin>> Of
w town being entirely suspended. The simple hut
tm,russtye services BEGAN at 10 O'Clock III tic Con
s,>as1onA Church. which filed ~ the town.
,soye and friends from abroad The services were
oupduceed By The Rev. Peter Mcmillan. pastor of lle
shuseh, assisted by NJ. II. ukham. president of thu
russenuy Of Vermont the Roy. DR.. Henry van Dyke
,aetor Of the Brick Presbyterian Chur' h. in New York
NhSse Nr. Billings attended tho Rev. James +. l'ri"
q ealem MAss and the Rev. Francis W. smith, rector
Of DE Episcopal Church at Woodstock. The principal
pnrer was offered by DR.. van Dyke. and an admthle
aIlysss &as delivered nv Er. BUCkham, VINO pointed
ont with hearty apr AZ N tbs salient cha rs
Of Mr. BiIlngs's notable life. After the exercises at
church. the body borne 10 the Vlacc cemetery. FOL
lowed By long procession Of people III carriages and
on foot. 1t WAS there placed temporarily in d tomb,
Dr. Buckham reading from the scriptures. Er. van
pyte offering prayer and the choir singing.
The services at the church and cemetery w"rc at
tended by Mr. Billings widow and his I've children.
Frederick, IT, Richard. Laura. Mary and T. Adbe! and
~ the following kin>folk: Mr. and Mr.. +. y.
BILLINGS and Ms Allen. Of We, d>toCk o. T. {. Billings
and David Billings. brothers, Of New York: NJ. aud
Ns Charles Billings. Mr.. AID Mrs. Rodney Wallace
md Edward :. Bailey. Of ritchDurs. Mass. ]. =.
ROlings Dr. Ehr!ck rarnly and Mrs Charles Ward. Of
New. York and the Rev. {. T. Billing Il lin ham,
Mas. The bearers were ~. p Chal"if'E. +. Nar,n,
Henry g. Dens and Henry e. Johnson, OF Wo'6>'"'I; {.
Judeo James Barrtt r. ~ Rr'ltnd n" H. 'r'hiid t
Cannon OF New. York: VS." r!csi!cnt lai"'s Is. VIII
iaps representing the Northern PtctC Ei'!r al, ana
Norman Williams. OF Chicac". Other pr'i'i.eHi T:
cons attending the funeral wr!" : I. Ict1idn W Il;
isksp william Gnrboar and DR.. 7 L. smith. VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-04
THE CENSrS or VARIOrS CITIES.

WASHINGTON oct THE Census Bureau TODAY
nounccd the populations Of cities and towns flowsi
ohiO-tlcvcla1d. population oGl,54G. increase 10l,.
400. per cent t3.32 Elyrs $500. incrraar 733. per
Is 80 Mansfield Bob increase 3je3. per cent
81 1885, NoIwa;k Or ic:ea-e .5G4, per cent 27%
Sahdusky 1924. lncrare 1896. per cent 2lA4:
Wooster $3.50. ucrcaS" DO per cent $3.50; BUcyrus
1881, mcr"a-e ZIG. per cent jj15; Defiance 1881,
increase ia. per cent 3O.03 FIdlay 1864, In
crease l4.O4l. per cont :o3.OG: Fremont 7.l4O. d.
erase 3Nj per cent 1916 dcrrpaSc' Lima 1870.
increase 400. p"r cent 1IG5 THIN 1873 Increase
3ODy per cent 3J33: To.cdo s2G52. increase 32.3l5.
per cent ~ So Van Vert 5.ji3, increase l,AG9, per
cent 3JDl.
>alina. Kan. G.oI. increase 1910. per cent 1885;
Cb,rc,ton G. - ~. Increase 4'jOa. per cent 9.22
Je.,er.on CIV. Mo-. G.722. mcr-:a>H .431. yer cent
go: Louisiana. No.. jo7'. .n'rrac 40: per cent
IL -: fo. smith. Arb. ll21l. in"ra" o,lD2 per
,cut 2;l.3t IL lI>" t..N T"Na>. iu.o3',. increase
iOIpO. per c".t -! - ~p:nc' ed. ~. $50 IN
cr'a-e 100. per cent 49, charlotte, ~ - HOOD
increase 4.iGl, per cent 49,