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A Proposition to Build an Iron Highway
Across the Desert.

A UF0unNiAl0M
Across the Desert.
Az the last meeting Of the French
Academic des Sciences, NJ George Rol-
land. a well.known engineer, read a
naper upon the subject Of the railway
across Sahara After pointing out that
n was time for France 10 make up her
mind as TO the part she intended taking
in the economic conquest Of the interior
Of Africa, he defined what were the re-
oions Of the Western and Central Sou
dan upon which French commerce
could reasonably reckon, his conclusion
hoing that nothing durable or really use
full could be effected in the Soudan with
out the assistance of Algeria, while in
order 10 take any effective action In AL
eeria that colony would need TO be con-
nected with the Soudan by means Of a
railway across the Sahara.
Dwelling upon the necessity of trans
Sahara railway from a strategic, politi-
cal and commercial point Of view, no
asserted that the route from Algeria to
the Soudan, although IL might be tho
longest, might be made the most expe-
ditious IL proper influence was gained
over the Touaregs, who hold in their
hands all the trade between the Med
iterranean and the Western and Central
Soudan. In this view he warmly sup
ported q proposal made by General
PhilIibert to send q column Of 200 men
70 the Touaregs, with the essential pa
ciflc mission Of creating French post at
Timassinin. while second post should
be established at Amguid. which would
give a political and commercial COM
mand over the whole Of Central Sahara.
lie combatted the idea Of first sending q
column to In-Salah, upon the ground
that IL would give risa to great difficult
ties. which would solve themselves once
tho Touaregs were gained over His
conclusion, therefore, was that the only
practical and speedy method Of opening
up the Sahara was TO construct q light
railway Of the Decauville type by way
of ouargia and Amguid. - [London
Times
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The Lunasle'. rsn-rals thumb.

A physician in charge Of well-known
asylum for the care Of the insane re-
Gently said to the writer. -There Is one
tnfalllble test either for the approach or
presence Of lunacy. II the person whose
case Is being examined Is seen to make
40 use Of his thumb. II be lets IL stand
out at right angles from the hand, and
employs II neither In salutation, writing,
nor any other manual exercise, you may
set IL down as fact that that persons
mental balance Is gone He or she may
converse intelligcntly, may In every
respect be guarding the secret OF mind
diseased with the utmost care and cun-
ming. but the tell-tale thumb viii infall-
tole betray the lurking madness which
b concealed behind Q plausible de-
meanor. "-LPhiladelphia North Ameri-
can
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-27

We may not produce the greatest
philosophers or theologians, but we can
claim the proud distinction Of using the
most soap For every 100 pounds used
IN ne United States. England uses s..
Germany ga. France 90. Sweden 70. Italy
". Bulgaria a5. and Mexico "a.
France Biamarck speaks English with
1eEman Accent and Q rather old-faah-
soned pronunciation. but his mastery Ct
- language b complete and his know
asdge q tie iitsraiur b very great
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-27

The narrow escape Of Mrs. B. IL. Scar
les Of klkhart. Ind, from . premature
death is wonderful She states that for
twenty years my heart troubled me great
~. became worse. Had smothering
spells. short breath, futtering; could not
sleep on my left side, had much pain In
eseast. shoulder aud stomach. Ankles
sWslled. Had much headache and dizzl-
ness. Treatment did me no good. until |
tfied Dr.. Miles New Heart Cure and
restorative Nervine The first bottle
heiped me- and ! was soon virtually
cured. For sale a. the City drug store.
4 nne book on the Heart and Nerves free.
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ELECTRIC BELLS.

AnnuneiaGsrs, Burglar Alarms, Electric
Bells, Bronze, Nickle and Wood Pushes. Door
and Window Springs, Electric Mattings, Door
Pulls and Attachments, Magnetic Bells, Bnz-
zers, Batteries (aIl kind). Foot Pushes, Pear
Pushes, Desk Pushes, and al Supplies for
Electric Bell Work, furnished on short notice;
work guaranteed 70 give satisfaction. Can
give good reference. Samples can be seen At
n AarvlandsAve. A- -
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tNA
surprI.aa md l1rntlflsd .

Young Wife (unrolling new Shirt
Jhave a little surprise for you, Harold.
Young Husband--How kind of you,
deari Did--did you make 1t yourself :
Young Wife proudlyl--Ever stitch of
II, Harold.
Young Husband (holdinS 1t at arms
Iength)-I shall prize IL as long as live,
Amelia BY the way-er-darling. what
Is it7
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XNANTED.-AN ACTIVE MAN for each
w section Salary $40 te 800, TO locally
represent a successful N. Y. Company incor-
porated TO supply Dry Goods. lotning, Shoes,
Jewelry, etc., to consumers at cost. Also a
Lady of tact, salary $40, TO enroll members
10000 now enrolled. 500, 900 paid in).--
references exchanged. Empire Cooperative
ASSOCIATION tcredit well ratedl Lock Box $40,
". Y. 5-27
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Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks
An epoch in the life of the individual.
Such q remarkable event is treasured In
the memory and the agency whereby the
good health has been attained Is CRATE
fully blessed. Hence II is that 30 much
10 heard IN praise of Electric Bitters. so
many feel they owe their restoration TO
health, to the use Of the Great Alterative
and Tonic III you are troubled with any
disease Of Kidneys, Liver, or Stomach,
OF long or short standing you Will surely
find relief by use Of Electric Bitters. Sold
at the City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-05-27

IA known and hest en- iorsed remedy in the
Uni ed States, 70, the cure of Catarrh, Asth :
ma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever, or any disease
that can be reached through the br athing
Organs. for which 30 per cent. can be made =
For D rticuars. q 1drt ss,
THE CARB0LIC SMOKE BALL CO.,
aD Chicago. Ill
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Notary Public

All business connected with the Notary
Public promptlysattended to-
ELIAS G. HYDE,
us No. 80 Main Street. Annapolis, Nd,
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WANTED.-By a lady OF experience a
w SITUATION as SEAMSTkESS in q
private family Good reference. Apply to
IL MRS 8. j. REHN'S, Millinery Store.
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WY ANTEDi Statesmen to sell our Nur-
w sery Stock. All goods warranted
first class. Permanent, profitable position for
the right man. Cash paid weekly. No ex-
perience necessary. Write for terms, giving
age and references. O. L YATES 4 CO.,
Nurscrymen, Rochester, N. Y. so
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

We will insert In this column advertis.
m0uts Of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
WOund, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less. for 26 Gents.
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$500 Reward.

L st in the City of Annapolis, on Tuesday
My 6, POCKEFF- BOOK with blue elastic
aiouni I containing ONE HUNDRED AND.
FIFTY DOLLARS or more in Notes
The ahove sum will be paid il left at the
Farmers National Bank Annapolis.
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ESOR 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. rs Maryland
Avenue. NIX
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For the return, to Mrs. Mccoy, of DIA
M0ND BARRING, lost on May lst between
her house and the Short Line Railroad depot.
LNOR SALE.~-A fine MICH COW. ENQUIRE
n at82 King George st. (6-6W J
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w. Tuck LeveIy,

TUNER of Grand, Square and Upright Pianos
d Prince George St.. Annapolis, Md. 72Om
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FOR RENT.

FUaNlSHED ROOMS for rent with or
without Board, Apply al 50 Maryland avenue,
Annapolis Md.
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AVERILL PAINT,
Ready For Use.
OUTEEARS ALL OTHERS.

Guaranteed to give satisfaction. More than
25 years in general use. Don't fail 70 use it..
Call and examine book Of beautiful coIoFed
plates, showing appearance of buildings paint
ed with the Averill. sample card free.
]. s. H. BASIL & PARLETT,
8 g I'm Annapolis, Nd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

chosen was a morsel Of black lace
handkerchief dropped on the hair and
holding two or three buttercups. The
second was Neapolitan straw with a
brim nearly foot wide and bent and
folded and twisted until you might have
supposed its final shape the result OF
the manipulations OF an artistically-
minded cyclone 1t was trimmed with
| green velvet and an avalanche OF yellow
ostrich tips, and though handsome was
huge and smacked OF the last century.
The especially noticeable thing about
| the spring gown Is its sleeves During
the long months Of winter tho dress
makers decided to add another half yard
or so of material to their already ample
Dimensions, and this increase is con-
centrated at the top, where pads are be-
| ginning to be required to support the
| high shoulder, while hardly enough Is
| spared to make skin tight fit about the
forearm Tho natural effect of these
eccentric wings on tho shoulders Is the
neck's decline and fall in Importance as
an item OF woman's beauty or even as
| feature OF her anatomy. The bits of
| lingerie most In vogue are the Henri
Deux, Catherine do Medici and Joan
dare rufIs, which are very wide and
laid in huge plaits Of lace about the
throat often touching tho ears and rest
ing with their outer edges on the sleeve
wings, thus reducing women to a neck
less animal whose head rises most I'M
gracefully, almost as II beauty were
humpbacked, between her shoulders.
These styles are what we have agreed to
cali picturesque" but when carried to
the fashionable extreme they are far
from beautiful.
Tho few who enjoy the entree to the
private rooms of the Fifth avenue
modists are observing the beauties of
great number OF swell summer gowns.
Mrs. Mckee, the mothe, OF the young
ster who is alleged TO be the ruling
spirit OF the administration, has three
suits in process OF construction which
are at once very simple and very becom-
ing. Ono OF these Is light summer
gown for Deer Park. The skirt Is OF
challie, tho waist OF figured wash silk.
The shirrcd bodice Is belted with a rib.
bon and has jacket fronts, which are
quite novel. The sleeves are finished
with jockeys Of simulated triple capes,
which are not pretty because they arc
meaningless, but the broad flower
decked hat which goes with the costume
Is very pretty indeed.
The second OF Mrs. McKee's dresses Is
striped silk in pinkish heliotrope and
straw yellow, made with apron drapery
buttoned on with small gold buttons,
with Eton jacket, pique skirt and cuffs
and narrow yellow sash tied on one
side A small capote bonnet with high
aigrettes for trimmings Is made TO ac-
company this toilet aud matches IL in
colors.
The third dress Is made with a polo
naise OF yellowish gray prenadine with
Jacket fronts and rcvercs tunnel back
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
APRIL DRESS PARADE.
In City Streets It Makes Perpet-
ual Festival
The Noticeable Thing About the spriag
Gown Is Its sieeves-The Newest Dsvcl-
opments In the Remarkable and
Picturesque Summer styles.
iCoPYRIGHT, 1901

Our curiosity has been satisfied meas
urably about our spring gowns. The
Easter parade is over and the transition
from the heavy furs and rich draperies
OF winter to the freshness and delicacy
OF spring clothing has been accom-
plishod TO the general satisfaction. The
change in the aspect OF tho streets, the
tbeaters, the opera houses and all places
of amusement is nothing short Of start
ling The sudden blossoming of hello
trope and Spanish yellow, Of flower
spriggcd challies and broad rose-colored
sashes, Of great lace hats covered with
wreaths, Of bright plaided ribbons, OF
flowing walls and parasols plated Of
crepe dc chine with handles OF inlaid
wood and Dresden china balls, the
Towering OF the tailor jacket and the
gay and spirituelle bonnet is as exhilar-
ating in its way as to turn from gray
and sodden landscape and come face to
face with great glowing bed OF pan
sizes. Luxurious as Is the winter ward
robe it Is only the summer dress that a
woman really likes TO wear.
To begin with the bonnet, l saw in
the Easter fashion ebullition and in the
church parade nothing much prettier
than this, which was shown in one OF
the citys great bon marches A fichu-
like scrap OF silver lace finished in a
pattern of Vandyke points and edged
with silver cord was folded in plaits
like fan. This fan was tho bonnet
save that under its f1lds in front were
one or two dull red nasturtium flowers.
Or this: A gold bullion toque made to
initiate the braid Of a rough ready
straw with folds Of black tulle to the
face and wreath OF black velvet
flower petals. Or this: An evening
bonnet Of white crepe SHRED In
radiating lines like shell, each rib
twisted with fine gold braids. Bands Of
Spanish yellow velvet came next tho
face and were covered with gold passe-
menterie.
AS to dimensions, the spring hat runs
to mad extremes. One day last week l
deliberately watched woman buy sew
en- hats in succession. The first one
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
A PRETTY HOUSE DRESS.

buttons and one Of those long silver
buckles which no fashionable woman's
wardrobe should be without this season.
The sleeves are gathered into deep cuffs
buttoned.
An afternoon dress Is Of white India
silk lowered with long sprays Of yellow
honeysuckle blooms. 1t Is a princess
gown with petticoat Of white lace, and
girdle and dainty shoulder knots OF
yellow velvet. A pretty bodice feacure
Is the knotting Of lace scarfs across the
bosom from the armholes on either side,
the scarf ends hanging below the waist
line. The sleeves arc high on the
shoulders, but not high enough to ne
cessitate padding the sheer material.
A ball dress Is Of Spanish yellow crepe,
embroidered about the bottom in q
wavy ribbon effect with green silk
threads. The bodice is cut with square
neck. edged about completely with
knots Of green velvet ribbon. There Is
O green velvet sash and short pulled
sleeves
A trained dinner dress Of silver
gray ottoman silk is richly and exquis-
itely embroidered with shaded Parma
violets, mass OF the flowers dropping
upon the lap and down the front OF the
gown. One side of the skirt is draped
with heliotrope crepe and the violet en-
broidery is continued about the train.
There are short sleeves, velvet sash
and a low cut bodice whose crossing
folds are edged with crepe.
A neglige Of Spanish yellow China
silk has heavy black silk cord girdle.
Another in gray silk has a Henri Deux
ruff or black lace in Vandyke points. A
tea gown in pinkish heliotrope crepe is
gathered at the waist with watered he
liotrope ribbons. The dropping sleeves
are lined with white silk and the Joan
dare neck ruff of white point lace Is
very full and wide, overlapping similar
ruches which are gathered into the arm
holes above the arms making huge epau-
let's which fall down over the sleeves.
A pretty little house dress is Of pale
tan-colored nuns cloth with deep Per-
sian border. The skirt Is round and full,
and the gathered bodice has pointed
girdle; below the collar is deep frill.
Several pretty wraps go with this tros-
seau. A handsome long wrap is Of tan-col-
ored cloth with collar, sleeves and girdle
OF green velvet. a jacket OF blue cloth
is very pretty with simulated zouave OF
silver passementerie and high rolling
collar. 1t does not button, but is closed
with silver ornaments and tasseled
cords. A magnificent evening wrap is
Of white sicilienne completely covered
with elaborate gold-wrought embroid-
cry and lined with moss-green silk
With this wrap goes scarf OF gold-dot-
ted tulle to cover the head and be
clasped at the throat with gold ribbon
and white feather fan with sticks and
guards Of mother-of-pear inlaid with
gold.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

| American girls who would allow theil
personal affections and possibly theil
| patriotism to influence them In favor o.
native talent"
When this point in the conversation
had been reached Mr.. McAllister was
smiling and good-natured In the OK.
treme, and INDUCED occasionally in a
very low and not at ell unmusical laugh.
II was not difficult TO discover that when
he said that American girls were fond
OF titles he meant that the assertion
should have all the significance it could
possibly be made to bear, but when he
was pressed to make some explicit
statement further than the simple
one with which he started out he fenced
the inquiries with a skill which evil
IDENTIFY came from much experience In
light wordy warfare and In clever draw
ing-room badinage. | appreciated all
this but returned again to the attack.
"You say that American girls are fond
OF foreign titles and intimate that they
would rather marry titled Englishman
than an untitled American. Why do
you think this Is the case? What ad.
vantages, social or otherwise, will they
enjoy in England or in France which
they do not enjoy here""
"Well, there" said Mr.. McAllister,
"is q question which can answer. I'll
pass by the fact that there 10 something
in being Duchess or Countess which
is attractive to the ordinary woman, and
will say nothing Of the fact that titled
position has species Of superficial gilt
ter and fascination for them. and simply
point out this one thing: The social po-
sition OF a man or woman or family In
America Is something that has no per-
manency whatever. What | mean TO say
is that there Is nothing inherently per-
manent about it. 1t depends on outside
starts in with wealth and the energy and
disposition to entertain their friends in
society, they can maintain themselves
pretty well on certain given lines; but
II their fortunes are affected In any way
whatever or II they cease to entertain
by reason OF lack OF desire or any com
bination OF circumstances, their social
position suffers at once. Men and women
in society here are precisely what they
make themselves, and If they don't go
forward they are bound to go backward.
This situation is part and parcel Of the
condition OF the country and the people.
"In countries like England and
France where society is very much
older, this is all different. Certain
families have certain positions and
they hold them not only from year to
year but from generation to generation
and the titles in the family are simply
indications OF their claims to this recog-
milton. They may stop entertaining
for years il they please and go and live
in China for any length OF time they
choose. When they come back they
start in precisely where they left off.
There Is not the constant struggle and
emulation which is characteristic Of So
ciety in every great American city. A
woman who has social position knows
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

with blue silk. This Is wcrn with o
shirt Of cream-colored linen with gold
buttons and with belt with Q gold
buckle.
A New York firm has completed .
trosseau for an Easter bride which Is
worthy Of notice, every item being In
excellent taste and the latest fashion.
The bridal travelling dress Of gray
cloth Is characterized by extreme sim
plicity and neatness, combined with
faultless accuracy OF cut which lifts 1t
above the commonplace and into the
realm of the artistic. 1t has a simply
draped skirt with front OF plated
material and bodice with a postillion
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

daughter Of Chicago man reputed to be
worth somewhere in the neighborhood
OF $40, 900. 900 has refused a number of
offers from eligible young Americans,
and has announced her determination
to 60 over to Europe next year and mar
~ q husband OF aristocratic connections
and ancient lineage?"
II can only guess who the young lady
Is TO whom you refer, and can only say
that IL she has any intention OF the kind
she has not had the frankness to &C
knowledge it. II any such raid is con-
templated on the supply Of foreign titles
she has been discreet enough to main
tain the utmost silence with respect to
it."
do you think that the ordinary
American girl In society who has money,
or whose father has money, which is the
same thing, would prefer a young En-
glishman to young American, IL they
were equal In every respect except that
the Englisbman possessed titleP"
81 don't know what you mean by the
ordinary American girl. but there are
some American Girls undoubtedly who
would take the title. There IRE other
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

titles extends toNhe possessors OF them
Ifitdid not 1t is scarcely necessary to say
there wouldn't be much happiness In
international marrying. just as 81
Harcourt Courtly in London Assurance
makes an arrangement to secure the
estate OF an heiress through his mar
rage with her, and takes the estate
with all the live stock on 1t, 80 the
American heiress procures the title OF
countess, or baroness, or duchess, or
whatever IL may be which has fasci-
mated her by accepting the foreign
nobleman on whom such titles grow ana
have their being. The growth and de-
yelopment OF this sort OF thing Is prac-
tically q matter OF dozen years. Ii
started when Consuela Yznaga married
Lord Vaudeville who Is now the Duke
Of Manchester, and had its EXTREMIST
and | suppose what is generally ad-
mitted to BIO its most absurd develop
ment in the projected marriage be-
tween Miss Gwendoline Caldwell and
the Prince Murat."
WAS Lord Mandeville's marriage, or
rather the Duke OF Manchester's. the
first OF these affairs?"
1.-THE engagement OF the Englishman
TO the fair American was led up to, be-
neve, through agreat deal OF very prettl-
ly-colored romance. AS a matter OF fact,
Lord Vaudeville fell i'll while visiting
the house OF Mrs. Yznaga In Orange.
and his illness was so serious that 1t was
impossible TO remove him from the
house. During the time Of his illness
the fair young girl nursed him, and
when no finally recovered from his sick
ness he made her an offer OF his hand.
She accepted it, and the marriage was
celebrated here with q great deal OF
pomp and splendor. don't remember
exactly when that was, but 1t was
moro than twelve years ago. You will
remember that Lord and Lady Mande-
Vile returned hero to New York on q
visit to Willie X. Vanderbilt and his
wife In ~, and it was in their honor
that the Vanderbilts gave that wonder
full fancy-dress ball which long ago be-
came part and parcel OF our social history.
.'The Mandcvilles have not been In
New York since that time, but l hear
from them constantly In London In an
indirect way, and am told that Lady
Vaudeville has made wonderful social
success there. Lord Vaudeville, Of
course, is not a wealthy man, and she Is
not, therefore, able to entertain In the
splendid fashion which Is common
enough In England among swell people;
but am assured that tho very best peo-
pie in the kingdom crowd to her modest
house and throng her simple entertain
ments. She is credited with charm Of
manner and magnetism which arc
much more appreciated in hostess
than any splendid hospitality she may
be able TO dispense"
as tho report true that very hand
some young woman, who has figured
prominently in New York, Washington
and Newport society and who 10 the