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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

Statistics have ,<n- pE1 ished con-
cerning the duels fou ght in Italy during
the decade from 1879 TO 1889 OF course
the list is not complete, as many con-
tests took place that were not duly re-
ported Nevertheless we have before tls
full details concerning 2. 700 duels which
took place in Italy at the period mem
toned. OF this number 90 per cent
were fought with swords or rapiers, 6
per cent with pistols, and one only with
revolverA Strange To say, no less than
B. 901 wounds were inflicted, so that sew
eral combatants must have been
wounded more than once, and OCCASION
ally both combatants were hurt OF
these wounds, 1,066 are estimated as
serious, and 80 proved fatal Thus less
than 2 per cent Of the combatants were
killed. The danger Of death Is, there
fore. not very serious; one man in
fifty or sixty may be killed.
In analyzing the causes Of these en-
counters. it is found that 30 per cent
arose from political divergences Of
opinion and newspaper articles coucern-
ing the same; per cent only of the
duels were fought in consequences Of
some serious insult, but 10 per cent
arose out Of discussions on religious
topics, and 10 per cent from quarrels
over cards and other games. Il Il also
q curious fact that the number Of dueIs
il five times greater in summer than in
winter--a self evident proof that heat
affects the temper--while in the Lenten
season there are hardly any duels at al,
which il. perhaps. an argument in favor
Of fasting. Out OF 100 duelIists it Was
ascertained that 30 were military men,
20 were journalists. ~ were barristers.
4 students. 3 professors. 3 engineers, and
8 members of parliament lPuh1is,
Opinion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11


When several persons combine in an
effort to obtain desired privileges they
are usually successful. There lies great
virtue in numbers. Elsie, little New
England girl, Was delighted with the
prospect of a trip to California. and it
never occurred TO her that all her 10 dolls
were not to 60 also
"Tell me where they're to be packed,
mamma, she said, "and I'll put them
in. They mustn't be rumpled and
tumbled
Elsie, dear, said mamma regret
fully, but firmly. II really can't allow
you to take all that set Of dolls You
may have two. any two you like. but
there / draw the line. Twelve dolls are
quite unnecessary.
Elsie made no reply. but went quietly
on, altering skirt for Lady EtheIinda.
the prettiest one of the waxen and china
faced family.
Later In the day, when her mother
entered the room devoted to packing
she saw q curious sight Supported
against a trunk sat row of dolls, in
travelling costume, as far as they could
manage such, and above their heads was
pinned a large placard, bearing the
words. We are waiting to be packed.
What mother could resist the united
appeal of dozen doIlsP Not this one,
and to California the 10 went.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11


She had never been Co school before.
but when she was assigned 20 place in
the school Of practice at the Normal
School. little Sadie Smart had the adj
vantage Of little teaching at home, !"
which fond mothers substitute for the
school room routine when fearing 70
trust their precious ones to the tender
mereies OF the school marin. The in
struction at home often develops relics
of back number school methods, which
the teacher must eradicate before she
begins to educate.
The first impediment in the way Of
stern reality that little Sadie encoun-
tered in her heretofore asphalt like path
Of life was the word deer given her to
spell.
-D-two e's--r"-she said confidently.
She knew it, for her mamma told her 50.
That's right, said Miss Rodrule. the
teacher, @but when You find two letters
together that way always say double Q
or double a, as the case may be- Now,
don't forget that
The spelling books were laid away and
the reading lesson taken up. The para
graph which fell to Sadie's lot to read
aloud was something like this: "The sun
is up, but John still sleeps Up. up. John.
The sun is up
With all the assurance of knowledge
she rose to her feet and read as follows:
the sun is up. but John still sleeps.
Double up John. The sun is up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

There is in the northern part of Texas.
near the Bois d Arc. or East Fork of
the Trinity. freak of nature that has
been the subject of much speculation
ever since its discovery, over 40 years
ago. Extending in northwest and
southeasterly direction for several miles
is perpendicular seam or wall of coarse
limestone, composed of fragments. ir-
regular in size, yetvery similar in shape.
The seam Tor wall as it is calIed) is about
two feet in width everywhere it is seen,
and the stones of which it is composed
are distributed on top of one another,
almost with the regularity of masonry
at least, as well as many ancient builders
constructed their walls. It is for the
most part under the earth, but appears
In hillsides and ravines. where the ex-
ternal forces Of nature have worn away
the soil, leaving the natural wall ex-
posed.
Old settlers say that some sections.
several hundred feet in length, appeared
as much as three feet in height when
they first went there, and hence they
named their first town Rockwall, which
uame is also borne by the county in
which the wall is found. From the
fact that no other stone was found in
the immediate vicinity, these pioneers
unanimously agreed that the wall was
the work Of some prehistoric people who
inhabited the country; but as its mere
resemblance to the work OF man is all
that supports this theory. il has long
since been entirely given up for the
scientific explanation Of its origin. The
presence Of quartz, lava. and other con-
glomerate rocks Of igneaus origin be-
trays the action Of volcanic forces in its
formation.
Some mighty internal convulsion rent
the earfh's surface and left q long
straight assure, which was filled BY the
same agency with fragments Of the
underlying strata Of limestone. In some
portions, where the wall was sufficiently
compact. it has stood alone, while air
and waiter have worn away the SUR
rounding earth. Thus il Is found at
intervals, keeping one direction, straight
ns q surveyors line for about six miles,
uniform in width. and always composed
Of stones resembling en- elongate brick,
some larger and others smaller.
Years ago an inquiring well digger
sunk his spade beside the wall He fol-
lowed it down thirty feet, and found
abundant water. but not the base Of the
wall So we may concede the work 20
oe freak Of the Gre gods. who, IN sune
past age. remote and dim. pushed upkhs
wall from beneath 70 serve as . modeI
for future man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11
wnrrPED FOR SUNDAY nUeoING

How the Purftnns Treated = ship Cap
tain aud His Revenge
The following anecdote gives an inter
csting insight into the prejudices COM
mon among certain people in America
in connection with tine Sunday question
many years ago. The story is told as
follows in the UlsiUeTSnI Magazine for
1775: Some years ago a commander OF
one of his majesty's ships Of war sta
toned at Boston had orders to cruise
from time to time. in order to protect
our trade and distress the enemy. 1t
happened unluckily that he returned
from one of his cruises on Sunday, and
as he had left his lady at Boston, the mo-
ment she heard Of heahip's arrival she
hastened down to the water side in or
der to receive him. The captain on
landing embraced her with tenderness
and affection. This, as there were many
spectators by. gave great offense, and
was considered as an act of indecency and
fragrant proclamation of the Sabbath
%The next day. therefore, he was sum-
moned before the magistrate, who, with
many severe rebukes and pious exhorta-
tions, ordered him to be publicly
whipped. The captain stified his indig-
nation and resentment as much as pos.
sibie. and as the punishment, from the
frequency of it, was not attended with
any great degree Of ignominy or dis
grace, he mixed with the best company,
was well received by them. and they were
apparently good friends At length his
time at the station expired, and he was
recalled He went, therefore, with
seeming concern to take leave Of his
worthy friends, and that they might
spend one happy day together before
their final separation he invited the prin-
cipal magistrates and selectmen to dine
with him on board his siiipupon the day
of his departure. They accepted the
invitation, and nothing could be more
joyous and convivial than the entertain
ment which he gave them.
At length the fatal moment arrived
that was to separate them; the anchor
was apeak, the sails were unfurled, and
nothing more was wanting but the sig
nal to get under way. The captain, af-
ter taking an affectionate leave of his
worthy friends. accompanied them upon
deck, where the boatswain and crew were
in readiness to receive them He then
thanked them afresh for the civiIities
they had shown him, OF which he said
he should retain an eternal remem-
brance, and to which he wished it had
been in his power to have made a more
adequate return. Oae point of civility
only remained to be adjusted between
them, which. as it was in his power, so
he meant most justly to recompense
them. He then reminded them of what
had passed, and, ordering the crew to
pinion them, had them brought one by
one to the gangway, where the boat
swain, with a cat-o-nine tails, laid on
the back of each 40 stripes, save one.
They were then, amid the shouts and
acclamations Of the crew, showed into
their boats, and the captain Immediately
getting under way sailed for England.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

Every filing pleased iny nel elshhor 5fuA
When il rained
He never complained.
Rnt said wet weather suited him.
There's never too much rain f0r me.
And this is something like said he.
When earth was dry as q powder min.
He did NOS ssgh
Because IL was dry,
But said II he could have his will
II would be his chief. supreme delight
To live where the sun shone day and night
When winter came. with it's snow and ice,
He did not scold
Because 1t was cold,
But said: Now this Is real nice
II ever from home I'm forced 70 90
fll move up north with the Esquimau-"
A cyclone whirled along its track
And did him HARM
II broke his arm.
And stripped the coat fram on his back:
And ] would give another limb
To see such a blow again. said Jim.
And when at length his years were told,
And his body bent.
And his strength all spent,
And Jim was very weak and old.
II long have wanted 70 know he said.
How IL feels to die. and Jim was dead.
The angel Of death had summoned him
To heaven. orwell.
can not tell:
But know that the climate suited Jim:
And. cold or hot IL mattered not
II was to him the long-sought spot.
10. +. Pearre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11
A GREAT PRoyEcr.


A River 70 he Turned From ats BED nv
Gold Seekers
The latest great engineering project Of
interest Is that of Major Frank No
Laughlin, of OrrviIle, Cal The prof.
ect is no less than the turning Of the
turbulent Feather River. that runs be-
tween series of the gigantic .Sierras,
out Of its natural course by means of q
great tunnel and some slight natural
aid in the way Of deep bend. II Is
said that the sum of $2, 0UO. COO has been
pledged in London for the preliminary
work
A San Francisco paper says. @Tho
immense cost Of this eusnfnr of the
Feather River from its bed was figured
ont without fright b. the projectors
because Of the success of previous enter
prises OF this kind In 1857, when the
ramous Cape Claim Of California was
worked. the expenses Of huming and
aging dry the river bed amounted to
S176.9S5 but in the very first summer
over 81 Goo 600 in gold vas taken cut
In one single day, IN fact. 1z2 pounds ok
pure gold were mined
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

WE CARRY THE IARoEsr srocK.oF
Al Kinds Imported and Domestic
Fine Wines and Liquors.
WE AREl oRnrn1rn
WE ARE oFFERrNe
Special inducements for the Holiday Trads

Come and convince yourself before pur-
chasing elsewhere,
We import and receive all our goods
direct All our WnIsKTEs come direct
from United States Bonded Warehouses.
We are known TO sell The best s.. 90 Whis-
key in the market, and are able at pres.
ent to offer better article than ever be-
fore purchased for tn money. We are
tae only ptscs in the city where you can get
ALL KINDS or CoRDIALs.
We believe in large sales and small prof
It's Special attention paidto all city and
country orders. Give us call and be
convinced.
N. B. B.-Families supplied with Bottled
Beer at short notice, at
STRAUSSsS
dec5ly 10 Market Space
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

Had Mrs. II. A. Gardner, Of Vistu. B.
Ind, lived two Thousand years ago she
would have been thought to be possess
ed by evil spirits She was subject to
nervous prostration, headaches, dizEi-
ness. backache, paipitation and forty T.
fifty spusns a day. Though having been
treated BY eight physicians for years
without success; she was per1sGneAv
cured By one bottle Of Dr. Miles Restor-
alive NefYinc A trial bottle of this
new and wonderful medicine and finely
illustrated treats fres at the City Drug
sfore
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MISCELLANEOUS.
NOTICE TO & UNNERS.

Gentlemen will keep eff nv farm with
dog or gun. Others / will shoot off
A. A. STINCHCOMB.
Near St. Margaret's. A. A. Co. Nd lila
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11
WANTS, FOR SALE. &c


We win insert IN this column advertfs
Hments of wants. For Rcnt, For sale, Lost,
WEEK. or less tor 20 Cents.
---=------====-=--=-
YNIANTED--An Industrious GIRL to
w light house work-white preferred.
Inquire at 10 Green street. Annapolis. do
E0UND. In THE WATERS OF THE
4 Chesapeake bay OF Tulley's point on
Dec. fth, a large ANCHOR and bout 90 faith
oms Of chain attach Owner can get sa
ply at No. 90 Green street. NJ apoiis lsw
WTANTRD AT ONCE A YOUNG.
white girl 70 light houfe work. Apply
d Cole ge Ave.
A STRAY.-TW0 COLTS. OWNER
"A will come forward. prove property, pay
charges and take them away.
EOUND-ALADY'S GOLD BREAST
a PIN which the owner can get by proving
Rroperty ana paying sor this ad. by apply ing
IT OST-HEAVY PLAIN GOLD RING
- on Thsnksgiv: ng ray: name Of Bertha
sons Market spacs
II OST.-$20,. IN s5 AND $40 BILLS :
tue earnings OF poor woman. liDer-
alreward II returned to Is Bladen street.
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.
A Apply % Market Street. ne0
EOR SALE. - HANDSOME NICKEL
n plated SHOW GASES. Apply at is Fran
els street.
TyPeSyrifing Done,
paSEs BBSyS fss & Ess ERsls s.ss. So sss s;:ssg y
~ 81 ss'ssS : re sSSSs Is Z isss %
IN desirable @ soc3s;on boknDrN9 IN lot
apply to this Once. o2l
Tor RENT.-Three FURNISHED ROOMS
Il for rent No. 90 Conduit Street.
W. Tnck AeveIy,
Ii Francis Street, Annapolis, M Nd I saO s1V'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

IS YOUR WIFE WELL7
THE WOMEN OF AMERICA
ARE THE LARGEST
CONSUMERS or >. $. s.
NEVER FAILS TO RESTORE
BROKEN DOWN HEALTH
WHEN CAUSED BY
IMPOVERISHED BLOOD
oRTHE CARES OF
THE HOUSEHOLD
ovERTEN THOUSAND
OF THE BEST WOMEN
OF THE COUNTRY
TESTIFY TO THIS.
Don't fail to send for our book on
blood diseases. Mailed free.
SWIFT SPEcrF1c Co.. Atlanta, Ga
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11

WANrEn.- An ACTTvK NAN for each
w section SALARY e55 e 4100. 70 locally
represent successful n. 7. ComuanY fncof-
5eWelEX, etc. to consumers st cost Aleo a
LaNy ot tact <alaFF 44o, to enroll membefa
!So,0oo now enro1led. &1oo s000 paid fnl.@-
references exchanEed. Emp1re Co-oDerafira
ASSOCIATION tcredif vel rnkedl Lock Box 8io.
~ SCI
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-11
Builder Wanted

To take contract to erect T4o-Story Cottage
at West Annapolis Appls at once TO
n3 GRO. T. MELVIN
Telegram-herald., 1890-10-05

Grand Rapids 8 iud.ana ana Mlchi-
gan Central railroad, through Wagner
sleeping CARS. Commencing Monday
June -, trains Nil run as follows.
Orai.d Rapids % Chicago - Leave
Grand k2p.cs, 1925 "a. nl., 1880 p. ~;
ernNe CnlcagJ, 4.l0 p. M, $500 a. NJ.
lo--9 a. m. raj has Wagner parhT car,
Grana Rapids to Chicago, arriving
there in time for an afternoon Western
connections. 1880 p. M. tram has
through Wagner sleeping car. These
trains vii rUa da.ly except sunday.
Chicago 90 Grand Rapijs--Leavc Chi
cagc, 1Oj o. ni., $40 D. M, 1910 y. "a.
arrive Grant Rapids. 2.05p. ~, $50 p.
nl., $50 a. nl. $40 p. M. tram has Wag-
ner parior car, Chicago 20 Grand Rap
.ds. daily except sunday. Dining car
attached between Chicago and Kalama-
zoo. 1910 p. IN. tram daily except
saturday, has through Wagner sleeping
car.
For sleeping car reservations, apply
10 Union ticket office. MOnToe-st., or 10
A. AlmQu.st at station.
4. /. LOCKWOOD, G.. L. & L. A.
Telegram-herald., 1890-10-05
UNDERWEAR!

We are now offering an
immense and most attract
i've line OF Ladies Gents
and Children's Underwear
in medium Fall and Winter
weight. This stock is
worthy the attention of all
as it embraces a range of
goods from the useful, me-
dunn qualities to the best
and fullregularm made goods.
We are showing attract
i've things for ladies' wear
in the natural grays, scar
lets, white and black. The
black is fast becoming very
popular.
Gents Underwear, from
25c per garment up.
Ladies Underwear, from
37HC per garment up.
Children s L nderwear
from 12Hc per garment UP.
Ladies Union Suits at
S1.25 the suit.
Telegram-herald., 1890-10-05
Electric BItters.

This remedy il becoming 30 we'll
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise-A purer medicine does not ex-
~ and it Is guaranteed 10 do all that is
claimed. Electric BlttIrs will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, Will
remove Pimples, Boils. salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure
blood. viii drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well rs cure al
Ma.1riGl tcvcrs.-For cure of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Elcc-
tric kttcrs-Entlrc satisfaction guaran-
toed, or money rcfmded.-Price5 90 cts.
and 800 per bottle at Peck Bros Drug
store
Telegram-herald., 1890-10-05

llefhcrt Goldsmith Is a sturdy Young
tssiew appagrntiy nat nioss than u
Yttf+ o.1, yVt De- ha. -0l so Tar along n
l'.e iHtt Ae uot oulY has wile, but ne
it..s CD snqpelt her tic pleaded rot
EtHif. 4utl his examination WAS pus
owes -0 tue o,h.
some testimony Was taken in the two
sa|Hau ctses ol AfcE FINK. Ine tesu-
hinr Tor tar defense Nlll ne put Ia
Nt'ia eslay morning, the itth.
The treant bay Van Papren will be
gwen "a few DAYS moFe To- demonstrate
hif good Intentions. liis ease Was ad-
Iourued 90 me ilth.
hld stiles was .n court charged with
teIus a o'sogdcFly person under the
STATE Aw. This means that he may bs,
a gambler and have no honorable
means o. SUPPORT For The want of
t0ee expected testimony. Mr.. Watts.
tnt prosecutor, stated that be felt b !
ease O. De too weak % 80 10 trial, and
asked that the clsc be uolle pros'd.
sillts paid tie costs auI nOl.e Nas en-
tered
John DcGraafpaid sA35 for violating
thc scaveEgcv ordinance.
The eases on cali tomorrow are A.
toilows e.. A. fitzpatrick, selling
Liquor Co minors, Mrs. Curtis, larceny
less than SIS; DAVID NJ. Haght. failure
o. support, Michael Collins. keenins
onen saloon on sunday. The Iast one
ot tne.e cases vii sc called AZ 8 IN the
afternoon.
Telegram-herald., 1890-10-05
so CENTS PER YARD.

SELECT SUIT PATTERNS AND COMBINATIONS
Our stock OF exclusive Piece Suit Patterns quite
very attractive and beautiful Our Combination Suit
Cameis Hair and Chenille exquisite
'niodes des arts and lady should examine
elegant special patterns. The most striking novelties
selling quite rapidly
Black Dress Goods Department the complete
and most extensive line of popular makes 10 be
this section and at prices low the large
houses.
Black Brilliantines.
Black Wool and Silk Warp Henriettas
Black Diagonal Serges. Black Esfamene Serves.
Black Real Camel III air Serges
Black Whip Cords, Black English Reppx
Black Armures. Black Nuns
Black Broadcloths.
Black Ladies' Cloths
Black Suitings,
and Black Cashmercs
All Imported Fabrics and ranging i'm price from 5o
cents to 81 2J per yard.
Telegram-herald., 1890-10-05
cuuGcn SERVICES.

Noiicc-ln tiifure thr rs- seaaa-UEs,,D will
thHiith. Ia'tcf tnis 1rAd, 1uy such notices ~
49, sens IA tals ole exel werk not laret
loin ~ n az slernoa fais = doue ID
afai mistakes ami duna.str notices.
49, tasse anueurc-rrhrs usual services
o. NH+e il'tf tf1i f1f .l1ruluE service oc-
g.. W.
Ame1 " r. Churrh-Rev. r. II. King. A. VI
raNar services ar usfial hours ~uaday
$40. q. noea. doruing subject. for OF
e-..' Lfcoln< .abffef' without
la sud evening.
Graee tharch--Tsv reading service 20 10. 80
o. H.. C0Ht Ictrd ~ e.. h. seymour. sunday
fol tt n2pn, br. q. Ill. Johnson. suprrin-
ttrat N1 erenlng service. seats free.
leoic cordially invited.
Mission Wood Presbyteriaa-Pas Rev.
lh~ -uiitA rervices ia. b e. m aad ECO ..
p. 'aofs, u-srhoo. Y "a. i. s. 4. p. .. NJ.
them-. ne N,st Ensctual Method
ot bringing About Moral Reforms
p.r.F'1a street u. p. Church Preaching bv
tAe p11inr nernia< aad evening sabbath.
,cl.al aE noon.
fne prssi the nivi.iou-street VI. 2. Church
~ D. iruted 0n Tuesday eseninE al $50.
Hr.iE fhliospp pphirlf Society meets In
Hft'ufiioa taii - laaa-sf at iB.9n o. fn
H.d p p. m. Miss Icnaie B. Hegan ~
it'Hf1 arm m.nEnam. Mas. viii deiIger tue
leeturr ard roems
.nifrrssi Rev. Charles Fluhre-. pastor
NrH 10. uih .ret The Nature ana Frarflo9
taN caAasy school a. a0on. 40 evening
aHrt % Christ Rev " J. Russell. nas,or
p 'nft f'rfIres nferains aut evening ~undsv-
-.lopi at no1u- ieulg Peoples society of
taIitilin fuataEsrs meeting hour before
t'lutr serFf-f. Morning subject. THE Efe
~ stan Units. tvering subject.
Tie tu1 tuF-paats.
CtIv~-v gsstis Church. -Eineuetf-'s Han
maus PSI tte oa>far Rev. j. Snaslafi-
htHn.I .. rFtfes at + o.cI.ck.
aatta street Baptist Church DIR. Jact
'1. pfslsr NorriaE subject "What lSfha
sto ueia< % taurci evening subject
-oifnlru's E0aF.
ArF l4H~rh Iouse "a worship. corner
tf't tIt b'tifi'n.sfs-. Rev. erurgt if-ury
N'H... Htf'aH services nIHrniu. atn evening
~ f'e nwa timr. Morning subject. ~fns
ftl ilit. Efruirg suoiect. '-Ehc Trim
itI ttif fuHrt- -Hnnttl-ech1uf aud afut
elfss if enc c,ese % morning sersic,. .--tu-'
hftiHsfisT sfrnins
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lae lh.tf ia ffr'etg ol Ee. <. as up MONS.
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lfn f'.e - rHf'.t " Asslon. Tbs elty.
sra- iiif mauV fteaas are cordially
hF.trt
81 lat. tPiropai chuch-on Tu-nersf.
Wrla fH.tar f.sIr tanria.fln at d a r
NalnifE rFlv-t. utanr snd sermon ar ig.st
fI H. .I II #niHfun preaching ftenIu.
ttf.cee af 'f. atd strman av fle rector.