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Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30

LASTING.

A railroad restaurant crullsr ia not 80 big
as horse collar, but IL lasts longer.-New
York Journal.
The man who is perfectly wrapped up in
himself Is easily done up by other people,
Terre Haute Express.
+ The time is approaching when you'll need
your lawn mower and more as the season ad-
vances.-Berkshire News.
A paper called the Watermelon has been
started in Colorado. It is only supposed to
be red on the inside.-Yonkers Statesman.
Cadley-"What is 1t your little boy calls
yous" Marlow-"Pretty papa" Cadley-
"Isn't he rather young for sarcasm?"-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Picnic Joys.-Col. Yerger-"Well, how
did you like the pienios' Gilhooly-@I was
SO glad to get home again that was glad
went. Texas Siftings.
Things One Would Rather Have Expressed
Differently. -Photographer-"Pl look a
little pleasant. miss. know it's hard; but
It's only for q moment"-Punch.
'sBy Jove, Bronsoni Excuse my saying SO,
but this is the rankest cigar ever smoked.
last night. I was afraid of il myself. ."-The
Epoch.
Too True.-"Pardon me, professor, could
not wife my exercise. was SO limited as to
time" Eyes, yes; but your time fs more
limited to-day than 1t was yesterday. y."-Flie-
gende Blatter.
Judge-"You say you are widows" Pris-
oner-"Yes, your honor" Chow long have
you been a widow7" "Ever since my hus-
band died your honor" "Thirty days, Next
casev'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Only Way.-sBut, Paul, dear, what
are you doing there with your feet on my
new sofa?" "You see, mamma, have to
turn somerset SO as to get the crumbs out
Of nay pocket. t."-Fliegende BlatIer.
Sales|ady-"For garden hat, madam, the
one you are trying on is hardly large enough.
Now, this would be much better" Customer
"Ob, no. That wouldn't do at all. Our
garden is very small. Boston Beacon.
A New Danger-Firss Tramp-"We have
got to be careful, Gully" Second Tramp
"What's de matter 2" First Tramp-"I read
in paper dat skin diseases Is spread by de
circulation of bank-notes. Texas Siftings.
Kitty-Hew far have you got on your
graduation essayi
Nellie-Oh, haven't begun to think about
writing it yet. Why, haven't even selected
the color of ribbon to tie IL withS-Lawrence
American.
"Hans, did you see the doctor about your
headache 2" "Yes, he said that must moi
drink any splrltuous liquors. MOI
echnappsq 2" al forgot to ask him about it,
Perhaps he would let me take that."-Fiie-
gende Blatter.
Blokson is a great fellow for recounting his
exploits as a fisherman.
s'Do you believe" he asked a friend one
day, sin the saying that truth is stranger
than fictions'
IT don't know about Its being stranger, y
was the reply, "but there are sources from
which 1t is great deal more unexpected. -
Washington Post.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30
Census Questions In Rhyme.

lNeW 1CrK w oriQ
Does your mother-in-law live with yoa' Are you
deaf?
Have you elsphantiass of the heart?
Did you ever have the measless Are you good at
hunting weaSels?
Do you wear your tresses in bang, or partf
Have you got mortgage on your house and lot?
Do you pray till you get corns upon your kneesf
Did you ever drop nickel in ths slot!
10 you really think yeur brother-ir-!aw likes
cheese?
Are you fond Of chestnuts? Do you ever swear?
Do you eat pie with a knife or with an ak?
Are your moars all your owp or does your dentist
grCan
In spirit when he hears you chewing tacks?
Do you like our sirlons well done or blood rare?
Do you put molasses on your black-eyed peas?
Do you have good luck in drawing to pair?
Do you really think your brother-in-law likes
cheese?
Did you ever kiss q girl at four o'clock
Don't you think that Wagner's musio's rather
poor?
Were you quiet-like or merry when in Jail?
Did you ever slide upon a cellar door?
Do you feed your wealthy relatives on poison?
What do you think Of queries such as these,
Stop, stop-Ill 60 away, don't kick me SO, pray
Do you really think your brother-in-law likes
cheose?
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30
LEGIsLATIVE POWER.


The Legislature of Massachusetts some
times asks the justices of the Supreme court
of the State for advice. In response to a
recent inquiry the justices say that if the
Legislature is of the opinion that the common
convenience and welfare Of the inhabitants
Of cities and towns will bs promoted by con-
fsrring upon the municipalities the power of
manufacturing and distributing gas or cleo
tricity for the purpose of furnishing light for
their Inhabitants, the legislature can confer
the power. The reasoning of the justices is
that the town aad cities can be authorised to
raise money by taxation and expsnd it
for any public use. The lighting Of streets
and public buildings is public
use and has long bsen 80 recognised, and the
power to provide light for this pprpose has
been exercised without dispute for many
years. There 10 no distinction In principle
between spending money raised by taxation
to buy gas or electricity and spending the
same money In making 1t. The right to au-
thorizs cities and towns to make gas or elec-
tricity for municipal use is therefore within
the powers Of the legislature. The power to
sell gas or electricity to Inhabitants of the
town or city is closely parellel to that of
supplying the Inhabitants with wa
ter. In each case individuals
eanaot well supply themselves with these
convsnisncss. In each case either the
municipality or corporation exercising some
public powers, such az that of using the
streets for placing their pipes or wires, must
provide the supply. The object is public, if
It is q general advantage of which all persons
may avail themselves on equal terms, SO far
ss their situation and peculiar circumstances
will permit.
The attorney general of the State had told
the legislature that 1t could not confer upon
municipalities such power. He will have to
take back seat now.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30

The American Wool Reporter, one of the
most careful and conservative publications in
New England, says:
There could hardly be more promising evil
dence that an era of better times, such has
never before been enjoyed, is beginning to
make Itself apparent in the state of Kansas
than the daily reports which are coming to
US concerning bright crop prospects, the late
advance in farm products and the steady dis
charge of mortgage Indebtedness.
There is estimated to be in the state of
Kansas to-day 5O,000,000 bushels Of corn
which three months ago was selling for IL
cents, but which ia new commanding 23 and
25 cents at the railroad station. The amount
of wheat still on hand, Ii is said, will amount
to 100000 bushels. Three months
ago the farmers were receiving for
this 65 cents; to-day it is worth
about 80 cents. This advance in both corn
in thege cereals and Is infusing o new life
and energy into all lines Of business, ,particu-
larly among the farming population.
According to the latest reports the conai-
ton of winter wheat, on basis of 100, shows
for Kansas 116 which, with the increased
acreage of from 20 to 80 per cent. for the
etate, will give q crop of winter wheat alone
ably safe to say thas of the SO. .00O, 900 bushels
of corn and wheat now On hand, the pro.
| ceeds of 81, 100000 of bushels will be applied
to the discharge of mortgage Indebtedness.
| The growing wheat never gave better promise
| at this period In the season than it does now,
| the cool weather of the past four weeks being
just what was needed.
Eastern people can never realize the won-
| derful recuperative powers of this state until
they have visited it and examined the soil
and the almost phenomenal crop it produces
with little more than one-tenth OF the area
Of the state under actual cultivation. Here
is an instance characteristic of the state and
the possibilities of the Kansas farmer The
other day Harvey county farmer and stock
raiser sold ferty-seven head of cattle for
So, 1852. With this money he wiped out all
of his Indebtedness, leaving his farm free of
mortgage and stocked with sixty head of
young cattle and 800 hogs. Among other
things which have good deal TO do with the
condition of the farmer in Kansas is the
farmer himself.
| Taken altogether, therefore, from the egri
cultural point of view, there is much to en-
courage the Kansas people, aud good pros
poets that all the delinquent and aocruipe
interest will be paid promptly, and in very
many instances the entire mortgage dis
charged from the farm before another year
| DasaeS.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30

At the hearing before the county commits
sionsrs yesterday 1t was made plain that there
is immediate need Of new bridge between
Shelton and BIRMINGHAM.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30
Life In a Flat.

I know considerable about high life. I
have lived in the second or third stories of
desirable fats or modern houses since I was
put into short dresses. I have viewed the
world from exalted heights, especially when
I hung clothes in the garrett on wash days,
and am prepared to say that although some
people pay extra to live on the first Hooy
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30

The New Havens are still in first place and
are getting used to it.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30

The melon trust which has been formed at
Atlanta is an outrageous affair. What are
We coming TOT By and by we may have
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30

The London Times contains the following
curious advertisement: "Napoleon I. For
sale, the original mask moulded at Saint
Helena by DR.. Antomarchi. Price required,
f6, 900. Address E. g. D.. Post Rss:ante,
Rue Iefranc Sohaerbeck Brussels -
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30
9r1y Go Is.

CONSPICUOUS SUCCESS |
Silk Finish MeIaneis
Made in Black Ground with
White Figures is the most ele-
CANT and desirable cotton dress
fabric ever made, for they will
not crock or grow red by acids
or perspiration, and unlike all
other dress goods will grow more
brilliant by washing in soap and
hot water. Our price is only 25c
per y'd. We have a large line Of
small and medium designs that
are very choice and artistic.
Samples to any address"
French style Flannelettes at
15c per yard are having very
rapid sale. Our styles are the
choicest ever made, as the de-
signs are reprints from the best
French makers.
One case Children's Gauze
Vests in high necks and short
sleeves at sc for IS inch up to
csc for "a size.
One case Ladies' Gauze Vests
in high French necks, short
sleeves, pearl buttons, etc., at
csc each.
80 p'ces plaid Challi Mohairs,
~ in. wide, at Iec yard; goods
were made to retail at 3oc.
Cream White Mohairs 36
inches wide at 35c per yard; reg
ular price soc. Only a few pie
ces left in this lot.
Another invoice of silk drape-
ry nets in stripes and figures at
soc, 6Sc, 75c, $1.oo, $1.25 and
$I.5o per yard, also 8 pieces
polka dot drapery net in black
and cream at 25c per yard.
Special bargains in Black jap
anese, Shanghai and Canton
Silks at soc, 75c and 81 per y'd.
Just received another invoice
of Tetley's famous English
Breakfast Tea, at soc and zoe lb.
Friday, May 80, Decoration
Day. our store will be closed
all day. We shall be open
Thursday even'g until 9 o'clock.
Bargain day for this week
Thursday, May 2oth. Some
thing way under price in every
department.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-30
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The New Havens are still in first place and
are getting used to 1t.
The melon trust which has been formed at
Atlanta is an outrageous affair. What are
We coming TOT By and by we may have a
peanut trust.
At the hearing before the county commits
sionsrs yesterday 1t was made plain that there
is immediate need Of new bridge between
Shelton and Birmingham.
The London Times contains the following
curious advertisement: "Napoleon I. For
sale, the original mask moulded at Saint
Helena by DR.. Antomarchi. Price required,
46, 900. Address E. g. D.. Post Res:ante,
Rue Lefrano, Schaerbeck, Brussels"
Wall street has had another lively shaking
up, the trusts have received another "blaok
eye," etc. These little expressions mean that
many men have been financially ruined by
gangs of plunderers who take this way of re.
lieving their fellow citizens of their cash.
Lottery companies and savings banks do
not grow well together. In 1873 tho cav
ings banks of Louisiana held deposits of
over 81, 900, 900, but although the savings
banks of tho country in general nearly doub-
led their deposits in the last ten years, those
of Louisiana had dropped TO $915, 5000 in
1883 9.
They seem to look at hypnotism in rather
sensible way in Sweden. The question
whether a bypnotixed person whoa aacts at
the suggestion of others is responsible Tor his
actions is considered in Sweden to depend
upon the fact whether he knew of the danger
| to which he exposed himself in becoming
| hypnetizsd and submitted to it voluntarily.
If so, by the law of that country he is held
responsible, otherwise not.
Emile Blanchard, president of Frances
| Academy of Science, announces that he can
make silk straight from the material Of the
mulberry leaf, without resotting to the silk
| worm. It is inferior In richness and gloss to
the present silk. The latter goes through
two chemical processes in the worm, and NJ.
Blanchard has only been able to study the
he hopes to make silk as perfect as We know
1t now.
Pittsburg is not generally looked upon az
q place for very rich men and women, but q
Pittsburg journal prints the following list
of persons and estates In that city, with the
reputed wealth Of each in millions: Mrs.
Mary schenley (for forty years resident OF
EnRland), SO; Andrew Carnegie, 25; J. N.
Mccullough, Is; Henry Phipps, jr.. s.
George Westinghouse jr., 10; Hostetter es'
tate, 6; Shaw estate, 9; J. J. vandergrift, 8;
Charles j. Clarke, 8; Mrs. T. M. Howe, a;
@. g. Hussey, 5; Denny estate, 10; Shoen-
berger estate. 9. In addition to these are
given the names of sixty individuals. each
one estimated to be worth from 81 ,060, 900 to
| $4,000, coo.
| New York city has found out, after 9
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04

Having personal charge Of this depart,
ment, Invite my Annapolis friends ana
others when III the city to call and inspect
our large stock, feeling assured that can
offer them greater inducement than any
other House. j. T. JEWELL.
In connection with this establishment -
the GLOBE STEAM La UNDRY. ROBT.
BELLS, lO2 Main Street, Agent for Anna
polls. where all information win be given. 4lS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04
WIN. F. MrNNIcK, Auctioneer. 80

PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF,
ii VEGETABLES, BREAD, ICE AND
STATIONARY FOR NAVAL ACADE-
MY, ANNAPOLIS, MD. May 10, 1890
Sealed proposals, endorsed proposals
for Fresh Beef. &c. will be received at
the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing,
Navy Department, Washington, D. G.,
until 12 O'Clock noon, June 10, 1890, and
publicly opened Immediately thereafter,
to furnish and deliver at the Naval Acad-
envy, Annapolis, Md, 10000 pounds of
fresh beef, 10000 pounds of fresh vege-
tables, 5000 pounds of fresh bread, and
134, 100 pounds of ice, as may be required
from day to day, by the Superintendent
during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1891. The right is reserved to exact not
exceeding so per cent. more than the
amount of any article stated in the con-
tract, at contract price, or to accept less
than the full amount thereof as the needs
of the public service may require. Pro-
posals viii also be received, endorsed
Proposals for Stationery" for the of
fees of the Paymaster and General Store
keeper for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1891. The articles must conform to
the Navy standard, and pass the usual
naval inspection Blank forms of offer,
specifications, and all information re-
garding the articles required, can be OBJ
tanned on application to the Superinten-
dent of the Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Md Tie bids decided by lot The De-
partment reserves the right to reject any
proposal not deemed advantageous to
the Government THOS. j. LASER,
OLA Acting Chief of Bureau.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04
Hats OF Finest Quality.

! Our Goods are all new and fresh, n
old stock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04

MR. John r. Poe's inquisitorial
committee meet to. day IN Baltimore
to further investigate the Archer
defalcatlou affair. Let as see what
will come out Of all this inquisition.
One Court has already declared that
. State treasurer cannot steal from
himself, and that Mr.. Archer in the
eyes Of the law was not guilty of the
charges wherewith he stands indie
ted. la our humble opinion, Mr..
Archer has achieved q great victoryin
down bis case, and will continue to
knock the law forces wherever they
are set up. 1t 10 very evident in the
minds OF all intelligent thinking
people. that there is ga niger in the
wood-pile, somewhere and he amt
going to be exposed. Every body
knows that Dir. Archer got away
Aith $3.50, 900 OF the States money,
and By the time the State comes to
pay the bill il will be considerable
above $500, 900, for all Of which the
people-the taxpayers Of this State,
will have TO foot the bill. Now who
is resp0nsibleg This is . pretty record
for the Democratic party Of this
State to face the people before the
coming campaign.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04

We have now the school book
trust. Nearly all the principal
school book publishers except the
Harlers have formed a union which
they say is in the interests of the
public. This may be true, still the
new syndicate will bear watching.
School books are not now dear in
price, considering what works of
art many of them have become. The
maps are produced with great care
and accuracy, while the best book
artists in the country, those who do
the pictorial work for the leading
magazines, design the illustrations
for school readers. For all this
publishers ought to get paying
price. The new trust control rs
per cent. of the school book trade.
We will trust their word, for q
while at least, that the new school
book syndicate viii make prices as
reasonable as possible. Ii they do
not there will be ways of making it
so hot for them that they will wish
they had never heard of a school
book.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04
Tha I.ouisana Lottery.

In 1860 the Louisiana State
Lottery was chartered by the legIs-
lature for twenty five years. II ex-
pires by Limitation Dec. 81, 1898.
1t has meantime gained such power
that it is said to practically own the
state Of Louisiana. Its original
shares Of 500 each are now reputed
to be worth 81, 200 a share, and its
total assets amount to $l2, 900, 900.
This is controlled by a private COR
poration, consisting of some 20
men, who divide among themselves
the enormous profits and keep their
mouths shut.
Strenuous efforts will be made to
have the charter renewed in '93.
Meantime the Anti-lottery League
OF Louisiana have sprung up, who
believe the Louisiona lottery is a
deadly disgrace aud degradation to
their fair state. They have sent a
circular to every part of the Union,
begging the assistance of good peo-
pie to help them put down this pow
erful enemy Of society. They quote
among other things the following
from Justice Grier and Chief Justice
Waite:
Experience has shown that the Com
mon forms Of gambling are comparative
iy innocuous when placed In contact
with the widespread pestience of lotteries.
The former are confined to few pers ms
and places, but the latter infests the
whole community; 1t enters every dwell
Ing Il reaches every class; 10 preys upon
the hard earning of the poor. and Il plum
dcrs the ignorant aud simple.-(Justice
Grier, In How. 1881 Aud also: They
(lotteries) are species OF gambling, and
wrong In their Influences They disturb
the checks and balances OF well order
community. Society built on such q
foundation would almost Of necessity
bring forth population Of spectators
and gamblers, living on the expectation OF
what "by the casting Of lots, or by lot,
chance or otherwise might be award
I'd" to them from the Accommodations Of
others -Chief Justice Waite.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04
SATURDAY, June 81. 1890,
AT O'CLOCK 4. NJ,

III H " CLOCA n &nss
At the Court HOUSE Door, in the City
of Annapolis, Md, that HOUSE and
LOT on East Street, in said city of An
napolis, where the said Alberty NJ Nor
gan and Samuel t. Morgan now reside,
adjoining the residence of Nelson Basil
on the West and Eliza Dobson on the
East, and described on a plat of said
property filed in these proceedings as
Lot A, fronting about twenty feet on
said East street, with depth of about
fifty feet and width of fifty-six feet at
the rear; the House is a comfortable
TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING,
with frame addition, well insured.
TERMS OF SALE:-One- half cash
on the day of sale or final ratification
thereof, and the balance in one year, de-
ferred payments to be secured by note of
purchaser, with security to satisfaction
of undersigned and to bear interest from
dag of sale, or all cash at option of pur-
chaser. A deposit of $50 viii be required
on day of sale
JAMES nj. MUNROE, Attorney.
VIM. F. MTNNIcK, Auctioneer. 80
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly en- the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, djspels colds, head
aches and fevers aud cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pre-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kv vEw yoRG. ~.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04
HUGHES
Combination Ladder.
This Ladder is Especially Adapted for Far
mers, Painters, Timers, Paper.Hangers,
Bricklayers, or in fact anyone using
a ladder.
We wish to call your attention to the merits OF
the HUGHES COMBlNA TION LADDER,
of which we are the manufacturers at
Laurel, Nd,


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Laurel, Nd,
It can be converted into an S-l0 or "a foot
Straight Ladder: into Single or Double
Platform Step Ladder, into a Self Sup
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Scaffold feet high and feet
long and all these combination
in the shortest possible time
For painting signs or buildings or decor
alton, trimming shrubbery, or trees aud gatht
ering fruit or stacking hay, we are con6den-
this is just the ladder you need.
1t is very convenient in case of fire either
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II can be folded up into foot lengths and
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1t is both light and strong and made of the
best material and manner
Considering the various uses to which il
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ladder ever made.
1t is just as necessary to have convenient
ladder about the house as an ak or Ratchet
you cannot well be without one about house
cleaning time for cleaning windows, white.
washing. painting hanging pictures, &c. IN
case of fire by having ladder handy you
can save not only property but not unfrequen.
tly life as well.
FE STEVENS.
5 10 81 Prince George s., Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-04
Mortgagee's Sale
-or A VALUABLE
AAi 2-StOry Brick Dwelling

DY VIRTUE of power contained in
ID mortgage from Alberty NJ Nor
gan and Samuel T. Morgan, her husband,
to Thomas Ii. Gather, dated on the 10th
day of June, 1888, and recorded among
the Land Records of Anne Arundel
County in Liber S. H., No. 81, folio 564,
&c, win offer to public sale by aution
On