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The morning call., 1891-01-11
AN ADVERTISERS RUSE.

90 make it rule to advertise only in
such papers as are found to bring in the
very best returns" said a dealer in old
stamps and coins yesterday. Il have ex-
pended a great deal of money in placing my
business before the people, and at times
have given my advertising patronage TO
nearly every one of the most widely known
OF the Eastern weeklits. For long time |
was unable 10 determine which gave me the
best returns, but hit upon plan at last,
which made it possible for me TO tell exactly
what each advertisement brought me in the
way. of business. My method was most SIM
pie III its orkings, but infallible in its re-
suit In one paper, for example. | would
request purchasers to address John A.
Smith; in another, John b. Smith; in
third, John c. Smith, and so changing my
middle initial in each instance, until, if
necessary, L had exhausted the alphabet.
AS orders came in l would mark on each
envelope the amount inclosed and carefully
file the lot away. In this way | was enabled
to calculate TO a nicely what each adyer-
tisement had brought me, and if found one
Improbable l Immediately ordered it out"
The morning call., 1891-01-11
PALACE HOTEL.

TIRE PALACE HOTEL OCCUPIES AN ENTIRE
block In the center OF San Francisco 1t Is tns
model hotel OF the world Fire and earthquake
proof Has niue elevators Every room is iarys
light and airy. The ventilation ls perfect. bath
and closet adjoin every room. Ali rooms are EASY
Of access from broad light corridors Tho central
court, Illuminated by electric light, Its Immense
siass roof broad bziconies carriaSe-way and trooi
cal plants are features hitherto unknown Amerf.
can hotels Quests entertained o. either the Amer
lean or European plan. The restaurant 10 iueJs
in thecty. Secure rooms in advance by Telegraph
ING THE PALACE HOTEL.
no7t San Francisco, Cal.
The morning call., 1891-01-11
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

At LADIES' CLOTH all wool double fold worth SOC
BLACK CASHMERE all WOOL 40 inches wide worth 85c
SURAI,
6ocBLACK INDIA TWLIS all wool SO inches WIDE worth
The morning call., 1891-01-11
MEN WE MET
ABOUT TOWN.
Short Stories Picked Up About
the Hotel Corridors.
Unlike the Ghost Dance-A Meeting of Kings
An Advertisers Shrewd Trick Pc
culiarity of Fishes Eyes.

Charles Norton, former Rocky Mount
ain Indian Agent. is in the city, and to
CALL reporter he gave description of the
Ute medicine dance, which is widely differ
ent from the much-talked-of ghost dance so
popular at present
Several years ago." be said, "whiie sta
toned among the Utes, was invited to at
teud a dance. and was given a seat in large
wigIam prepared for the occasion. None
tut the bucks were allowed to witness 1t,
The squaws being kept az distance from
the entrance. On entering, l found num-
Der of the rincipal warriors seated in
circle about large and intensely hot brush
fire, upon which, in spite OF the fact that it
was midsummer, fresh fuel was heaped
from time to time until an enormous bed Of
Goals had accumulated. When this was ac-
complished three young bucks, entirely
nude were brought into the interior circle.
and each was compelled to lie down upon
his back by the fire. The oldest Indian in
the tribe then advanced and placed in the
mouth of each Of the recumbent bucks
small black object resembling in its form
and appearance an ordinary pill.
These were swallowed, and the effect was
that of an emetic, each of the young war
riors being seized with vic lent nausea.
From the mouth Of each issued substance
black as ink and of the consistency of
water. With this their lower limbs and
arms were given wash. and the dance be-
gan. Regaining their feet, at a signal each
sprang into the midst of the heap Of Goals,
accompanying their actions with a series of
ear-splitting war-whOops. For fifteen min
utes they danced with bare feet, and from
time to time would scoop up handfuls of
glowing embers, and fling them at each
other with iendish glee.- Tie heat seemed
not to affect them in the least and when the
emberS had been scattered and extInguiShed
the dance was brought to a close, and the
warriors who had been silent witnesses of
the gruesome scene departed ea.h to his
own wigwam."
The morning call., 1891-01-11

Everybody living or having business in
the vicinity of the Union Iron Works
knows Frank McManus. the "uncruwned
King of the Potrero," who conducts a hotel
in that neighborhood. When King Kala-
kaua paid visit TO the iron works to inspect
the coas t-defense vessel Monterey, he
dropped into the bar-room, adjoining the
hotel, and there met Mr.. McManus.
Your Majesty" said one of the party,
''ths is Frank McManus, the 'uncrowned
monarch of the Potrero' though lacking an
imperial crown he is yet King indeed"
The dusky monarch smiled and as he
extended the royal tiipper Mr.. McManus
seized it in vise-like grip. and CALCULATED
Put her there, my royal pal. You see they
don't allow no crowns in this blasted
country, but we get there just the same.
Seer
Then turning to the bartender he added.
Say, Bill, just wiring the necks off a couple
of them big bots, and be quick about it,"
He turned again to the King, with an
apology for the interruption, and slapplng
him Familiarity on the shoulder said:
These ducks over here don't appreciate
us bloOds as they ought to, and 1t does me
good to meet people like you that knows
what King is. Get yourself squared up to
the bar now and Wen just take one good
old royal drink TO better acquaintance.
1t amt every day that | meet King like
myself. and you just bet I'm ready to make
him hum when | dc"
The bewidered King of Hawaii drank in
silence and retreated in good order.
The morning call., 1891-01-11
CoLORED DRESS GOODS,
GREAT REDUCTIONS IN IMPORTED SUITS.
LADIES' CLOTHS.

"a wide shades worth ST.
CLOTHS "a inches wde worth 81 go
The morning call., 1891-01-11
SPECIAL.

SPECIAL
SoERSETS.
CHEMISES, Use
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each-HEAVY BONE CORSETS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
A CURIOUS COIN.

RAGCeG Made
Philadelphia Bring Big Premiums.
The commission which has Just com
pleted the counting Of Superintendent
Bosbyshells millions in Philadelphia ir
examining the curious coins in the mint
museum came acress cent piece with
. rare history. II is coin struck from
the only complete d es made for the coin.
ing of money for tie late Confederate
government, and these dies were made
in Philadelphia in 1871.
Investigation discloses the fact that the
die is in the possession of j. Calvin Ran.
dali, the coin collector Of this city. There
were only SO pieces struck from the dies,
after which they were defSced. The dies
were made by Mr.. Lov<,g in Philadel-
phia, who says that they were ordered in
1861 from the South and were to be for
cent copper coins.
After manufacturing the dies he was
not able to get them out of the city, and
becoming alarmed, hid them away, after
striking off IL mich il pieces. No one in
the North, except himself, knew of the
existence of either dies or coins until
1878, when Mr.. Randall and John w.
Haseltine discovered their existence by
accident.
Mr.. Lovett had been carrying one OF
the pieces as a pocket piece, and on,
evening, by an oversight, passed it in +
restaurant. proprietor, knowing Mr..
Haseltine as a collector, sent the piece to
him. The latter, recognizing the head Of
Liberty as Mr.. Lovett's work, succeeded,
jointly with Mr.. Randall, in negotiating
the purchase of the dies.
The two gentlemen then agreed to
strike off 80 pieces in copper, 12 In silver,
and seven in gold. This accomplished
they mutilated the dies and held the
struck coins for sale to collectors. The
following is description of the coin:
Diverse, 1851 head Of liberty; inscrip
ton, Confederate States of America =
reverse, wreath Of ears of corn and
wheat, with cotton bale at the bottom
in the center the words, Il Cent.
This was the only coinage ever contem.
plated by direct authority of the Confed.
crate government, and the original nickel
pennies and the restruck pieces are now
NOA NdAuhOACs Ii 1Ct1g Wncn O1c8STes
Randall and Haseltine offered them for
sale to collectors, they asked $50 each for
the gold, $15 for the silver, - for the cop
per, and $50 for the nickel coin, they
having bought from LOvett what he hao
left of the last struck in 1861. The COIN
are now very rare, and are worth muck
more than the prices asked in 1874.
The only other coin issued in the South
during the war was half dollar. This
was coined at the United States mint at
New Orleans in 1881, and for its diverse
the United States die for the half dollar
was used, being seated figure of Lib.
srty that still appears upon our coins.
For the reverse die was cut, the design
of which consisted of shield surmounted
by liberty cap, and surrounded by a
cotton and sugar cane wreath. The
legend was: Confederate States of
America Half DOL" A number of these
were afterward restruck and the die de-
strOyed. Single pieces have been sold foi
925.-Philadelphia Record.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
PRICE ONE CENT
LUCK IN OLD SHOES.
Supsrstitions which Various Nations
Attach 20 FOstgear.

Snperstttons Whtch Various Nattona
Attach 20 FOetgear.
The Chinese value a pair of boots which
have been worn by an upright magistrate,
and the custom of wishing q friend
happy foot" is still observed all through
Europe. The casual putting on the left
shoe on the right foot, pulling IL on un.
even or crosswise, bursting the shoe latch
or tie, lacing it wrong, and losing but.
ton, are all bad signs.
A Yorkshireman will spit in his right
shoe before putting it on, when going
out on important business, to bring luck,
and many an English girl has oeen known
to hang her boots out of the window on
st. Valentines night for love luck.
Professor Black tells of singular gu.
perstition existing in England, which in.
sists that If the youngest daughter OF
family marries first her sisters must dance
at her wedding without shoes, so as TO
insure husbands for themselves.
Old shoe throwing lis done for many
purposes. In Ireland the election of .
person to almost any Office is concluded
by throwing an old shoe over his head.
The gypsies say:
"Hurle after an old shoe,
I'll be merry what yers doe"
In the Isle Of Man an old shoe Ia always
thrown after the bride, as well as the
groom. when leaving their homes, and In
the South the Oldest person on the planta.
tion, white or black, always throws ar
old shoe after anyone starting on lonR
journey.
1t is said that Nine. Patti and Other
women of high standing on the stage
preserve most carefully the boots they
wore at their debut, which they consider
lucky to wear ON the first night Of en-
Sagements forever after.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
An Aluminium Ront.

An aluminium boat, propelled by cleo
tricity from an aluminium battery, is
being constructed by the inventor, D. j.
Cable, of Pittsburg, Pa. The battery,
Mr.. Cable says, will weigh but couple
of pounds, and will be sufficient to pro-
duce the power necessary for running a
pleasure boat of good size. A boat of
this metal capable of carrying from four
to six persons can be made of weight
not exceeding 60 or 20 pounds, and
would be very easily handled. Mr..
Gable states that hA has found means Of
overcoming the great Difficulty alrnin-
ium presents TO soldering.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
How to succeed.

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve Some fail be.
cause of poor health, others want Of luck
but the majority from deficient grit
want of nerve. They are nervous, irres-
olute, changeable, easily get the blues
and take the spirits down to keep the
spirits up thus wasting money, time
opportunity and nerve force There is
nothing like the Restorative Nervine,
discovered by the great specialist. DR..
Miles, to cure all nervous diseases; as
headache, the blues, nervous prostration
sleeplessness. neuralgia, st. Vitus dance,
fits, and Mysteries. Trial bottles and fine
book of testimonials free at the City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

Ecrasite, a new explosive, is the inven-
ton of two Austrian engineers named
Siersch and Kubin. Its power is stated
10 be in relation to dynamite as 100 to 20,
and the new explosive is said to be capa-
BILE of being carried from place to place
with perfect safety. 1t emits thick,
black smoke, and the detonating noise is
louder than that of gunpowder, but
shorter, sharper, and clearer. A bombshell
loaded with it explodes with such terrible
results that experiments against palisades
representing 100, $50, and 500 men, at
ranges of 300. $50, and / 200 meters, are
said 10 have recorded marks on every di-
vision of the palisade standing for a
soldier. No details of the composition of
this new explosive are known, as the
secret of the invention is being closely
guarded by the Austro-Hungarian wal
Office,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
A Fatal Mistake.

: Physicians make no more fatal mis-
take than when they inform patients that
nervous heart troubles come from the
stomach and are OF little consequence.
DIR. Franklin, Miles, the noted Indiana
specialist, has proven the contrary in
his new book on Heart Disease" which
NAV be had free at the City Drug Store,
who guarantee and recommend DIR.
Miles unequaled New Heart Cure, which
has the largest sale of any heart remedy
in the world. 1t cures nervous and or
gantic heart disease. short breath, hut-
tering, irregular pulse, fainting, smoth-
ering, dropsy. etc. His Restorative Ner-
vine curesheadaches, fits. etc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

The carp carries his teeth back in his
throat, so that when he has sore throat
he does not know whether to send for the
doctor or the dentist.
The horseshoe crab chews its food with
its legs, which is very curious thing
even for a crab to do, while the oyster
feeds with its beard.
The jelly fish hasn't any teeth, but
uses himself just as if he were piece of
paper when he is hungry, getting his
food and then wrapping himself about it.
The starfish, on the contrary, turns
himself inside out and wraps his food
around him, and stays that way until he
has had enough.-Harper's Young Peo-
pie.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

Two women met In Paradise
Where they had recently arrived;
And each one of the other asked
How in the bright abode she thrived.
Then straightway each one made reply,
"'Tis very beautiful and bright;
There's everything 10 please the ear.
And everything 10 feast the sight"
Then each exhaled long, deep sigh;
And said. -I've searched In every nook,
But nowhere can ind glass
To see how these new garments looks"
Boston Courier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

She blushed, herself, at the time worn
phrase; but she told him she "would be
a sister to him."
"All right, he said, moodily, and hall
to himself; "but sister doesn't mean
flowers three times a week and losing
bets just to pay gloves and things, and
bonbonniere as big as house at Easter.
Sisters amt in the appropriation bill this
year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
R.Iigion nnd Fnshion.

Millicent-Have you left DIR. Rituals
hurch?
Madge-Temporarily; I can't go un-
/ these tight fitting dresses go out Of
yle.
MilIicent-How's that2
Madge - Why, in the high church
rvice there is so much kneeling that il
akes ones skirt bag at the knee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
PRONOUNCED Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada K.
Hurd, of Groton, s. D., we quote: WAS
taken with a bad cold, which settled on
my Lungs, cough set in and finally ter
minated in Consumption. -Four doctors
gave me up, saying l could liYe but a
short time. / gave myself up to my Sa-
viour, determined If / could not stay
with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. /
gave it trial, took in all, eight bottles;
It has cured me, and thank God am now
q well and hearty women" Trial bot
ties free At the City Drug Store, regular
size, SOC. and $1.00.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
To n wedding Notice.

SORROW - HITCH - At fremont House
Chicago, H., Miss Katie l.. Hitch, of New Or
cans, and Mr.. Ferdinand q. Sorrow, OF Chi
ago. Ill.
New Orleans Picayune.
Many people trouble borrow.
The world Is full of sich;
See this young woman hitched 10 Sorrow,
Cause Sorrow 'itched TO Hitch.
j. q. j.. in Puck.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
Slow but sure.

Father-Young Walker has been de.
ted to you for two or three years
sn't he?
Daughter-Yes, papa.
Father-Isn't he very slow about pro
osingf
Daughter-Yes, George is little slow I
ut think he's sure.-New York Ledger.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
Getting Acquainted.

-How are your new neighbors2 So.
ciable?"
& "oh, yes. Very. They've borrowed
four pounds of butter, 10 eggs, step
ladder. and 10 yards of hose inside OF ~
hours
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
ST r A u SS
Retail Liquors At Wholesale Prices
WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK OF
Al Kinds Imported and Domestic
Fine Wines and Liquors.
WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK OF

Come and convince yourself before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
We import and receive all our goods
direct. All our WHISTLES come direct
from United States Bonded Warehouses.
We are known to sell the best 81. 90 Whis-
key in the market, and are able at pres
ent to offer better article than ever be-
fore purchased for the money. We are
the only place in the city where you can get
ALL KINDS OF CoRDTALs.
We believe in large sales and small prof
its. Special attention paid to all city and
country orders. Give US a call and be
convinced.
N. B.-Families supplied with Bottled
Beer at short notice, at
STRAU USS'S
dec51y 10 Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

A Missouri farmer flled out the census
blank requiring the cause Of bis farm
mortgage with the simple statement,
"Mortgaged to buy yroes. Before
the war he had placed an inoumbrancO
On his farm in order to add to his stock
Of negroes. He has never been able to
faS IL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
WANTED.

A reliable person to represent financial
corporation, with fully paid cash capital OF
$250, 600, in the sale, through sub.agents or
otherwise, of Installment Savings Bonds.-
Liberal commissions and desirable position
Address, Mutual INVESTMENT Co., Minneapo-
lis, MINI. 10
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
ANNAPOLIS MD, WEDNESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER q 1891.


/ see the chicken a. the Ase
When day has faded blue and sped.
And there she sits contentediy
Among the apples red.
I see the white duck down the hill
waddling till the pond is found.
And diving meath it's bosom still
And splashing round and round.
The duck yearns not TO mount the tree
And perch upon the Graded limb,
The hen cares not 10 plunge in glee
Into the pond 10 swim.
Tho each contented seems to me
And more than tppy with her luck,
don't know which I'd rather be
A chicken or q du.k.
r. X. Munkittrick.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

A light running DAYTON, in perfect order.
2 or Seats. Cost Sl2600 viii sell At q
great reduction. Can be seen at the Transfer
Stables. 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

|Eog SlLE-C0LES BOX OR WARD
a ROBE LOUNGE is a perfect Lounge
~ aad perfect bed by night, and you
: ~ sway as much clothing or other arti-
u the average wardrobe. You get
n ',iiSies 70, the price Of one. No extra
" ,s- packing and shipping.
- D.. hlmage, wife Of The celebrated
,a,af'' says these lounges are very nice
mo- 0a Creion, $40, $l2.
kszs sls, $i4,
~ SIX, $40, S25.
y S'oeaieIlc, s25, $50.
'0a'' " per cent. discount cash with or
v ae halt with order, balance sixty DAYS.
ALFRED COLES,
S'a' 'ad Myrtle Aves., Brooklyn, NY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

A reliable NAN to represent Company with
a large paid up capital stock. A permanent
position for right party. Address
w. B. McCADDIN.
s-14 ct. IL Fayette ST., Baltimore. Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

West Annapolis is on the move
Lots are selling every day and prop
erty there is becoming more valuable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
SALE.
Notice to Trespassers.

All trespsssing upon my premises, known
as the "F-ldmeyer Farm" near Annapolis, is
forbidden, and persons found thereon without
INV authority, viii be prosecuted.
IN d. s. SPR0Gl.E.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
WANTS. FOR SALE, &c.

We will insert in this column advertise
monts of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
W0and, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less. for 2b Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
FOR SALE.

A three burner MONARCH COAL
OIL STOVE on iron frame,-all com.
plete with extension top, fiat iron heat
ers, &c, cost $500 VIII sell for $500.
Have no use for it, Apply at this office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
notice.

ANNAPOLIS FISHERMEN are here
by notified to keep off my Shores at
Ferry Point in Magothy river, or take
the consequence. -
SO A. A. STINCHCOMb.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

EOR RENT.-Three or four desira-
II BILE ROOMS, furnished or unfnrnished.
desirable location. Apply at "a Green street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

WANTED.--A GIRL-WHITE OR
w Colored-to assist in general house.
work. Apply to No. 20 Cornhill St. $50
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

TOR RENT.-HOUSE No. 80 EAST
II Street, near Prince George. All new
inside, Seven Rooms. Water and Bath
Large yard, $l3 per month. $50
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED-A RE-
IL LAB HOUSEKEEPER for two in
family-father and child Apply to this Office
or ADDRESS W. Capital office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

r ST.-BETWEEN LONG WHARF
~ and Main Street, a GOLD CROSS and
CHAIN. Cross is plain on one side. enamelled
on the other. Reward If left at Mrs. Nason's
No. 6Market Space. S-21
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

UANTED.-AN ACTIVE NAN for each
w section. Salary e75 te 500. to locally
represent successful ". Y. Company incor-
Jewelry. etc., TO consumers at cost. Also q
Lady of tact, Salary $40, to enroll members
$50, 900 now enrolled. $1O0,0 paid in).-
References exchanged. Empire Cooperative
Association tcredit well ratedl Lock Boz $40,
NJ 5-27
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02

A gentle cow, giving rich milk. is 70
ssle at low figure. Apply at this Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
Notary PUBLIC.

All business connected with the Notary
Public promptly attended to.
ELIAS g. HYDE,
US No. SO Main Street, Annapolis, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-02
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