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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
Deep Sea spomges.

"Some of the most beautiful things
that live in the ocean are the sponges OF
the great depth, which have often very
curious and interesting FORMS, said a
naturalist to a reporter. Not least re-
markable are the so called sea nests,
which are in the form of spheres or some.
times egg shaped.
"The outer coat of one of these speci-
mems is a complicated network, over
which delicate membrane is spread.
An ornamental frill adorns the upper
part, while the lower portion throws out
a maze of glossy filaments like fine white
hairs.
These hairs penetrate the semi-fluid
mud in every direction. thus holding the
sponge in its place, while a continuous
current of water is drawn by waving
ella through all parts of the mass, pass.
ing out by hole at the top. In this
manner the anima; absorbs whatever
food may be afioat.
Another singular sponge is the glass
rope, which sends down into the mud a
coiled wisp of filaments as thick as o
knitting needle. The latter opens out
into brush, fixing the creature in place
after the manner of a screw pile.
"Still another remarkable sponge is
found in the deep water off the LofodeD
Islands. 1t spreads out into a thin cir
cular cake, surrounded by what looks
like fringe Of white floss silk.
yet another curiosity is the 'eupec.
teIla' sponge of the PhiIlipDines which
lives embedded 10 its lid in the mud and
supported by lovely frill. Washing.
ton Star.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
Good Advice.

There was much homely wisdom in
the advice given by an old New Hamp-
shire farmer to his dreamy son who,
neglecting his proper work about the
place, spent many hours upon certain
foolish verses that he could not make
sound right, even to his own uncritical
ears.
Seems to me, Bill, said the farmer
one night, looking across the "living
room" table at his son who, with his fore
head painfully knotted, was gazing dis
consolately at a half covered sheet of
paper, Seems to me as Of, ef you'd really
been cut out fer poet, the Lord would ha'
planned it some ways SOS you could ha'
fetched couple O. words that'd match
out'n your brain, 'thout quite so much
turrible hard work an face twistin'.
"Ef ] was you, Bill, 1 blieve /
shouldn't take to po'try till I'd found
there warnt another nameable trade
was fit for. A hoe, !" he added, in med
itative tone, "a hoe, now, would set full
as easy in your hand as a pencil does,
Bill"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
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,
irres0lute, changeabie, 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
Neryine, discovered by the great spec
iaiist, DR.. Miles, to cure all nervous dis
ease Of headache, the blues, nervous
prostration, sleeplessness, neuralgia, st.
Vitus dance, fits. and hysteria. Trial
bottles and fne book of testimonials free
at the City Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
ANNAPOLIS MD, MONDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 1e, 1891
8 II r A USS
lstsl Liquors 1t Wholesale 'dss',
All Kinds Imported and Domestic
Fine Wines and Liquors.

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 CoRDIALs.
We bel,eve in large sales and small prof
Its. Special attention paid to all city and
country orders. Give as q call and be
convinced,
N. B.-Families supplied with Bottled
Beer at short notice, at
STRAUSS'S
dec51Y 10 Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
PRICE ONE CENT
rHE JURY.

rhes tried to choose iury-twslvs honsss
men co and.
Distinguished for their absolute vseuity sr
mind.
One candidate was challenged because he
brought TO view
Some little trace OF intsllect-and that would
never do.
The next was dropped directly. as qalcS AZ
you could wink,
Because he said when he WAS young he some.
times used TO think.
The next was turned away In haste without .
second look
For he impudently confessed he once had read
book.
Detroit Advertiser.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
EvR,anAuGHrFRn

Marion Harland, on pages 103 and AS
of her popular work, Eyes Daughters;
or common Sense for Maid, Wife and
Mother" says;
For the aching back-ehould 1t be
slow in recovering its normal strength
an Allcock's Porous Plaster is an excel
lent comforter, combining the sensation
of the sustained pressure of strong
warm hand with certain tonic qualities
developed in the wearing 1t should be
kept over the seat of uneasiness for sew
eral days-in obstinate cases.for perhaps
a fortnight.
For pain in the back wear an ALI
cocks Porous Plaster constantly, renew
ing as it wears of. This is an invaluable
support when the weight on the small
of the back becomes heavy and the ach-
ing incessant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
Mu.hroem. and Tead.too1..

An enumeration of the mushrooms and
toadstools known TO scientists has just
been made by DIR. NJ. C. Cooke, Of Lon
don, England, which shows that 1900
species of these fungi are already known.
OF this number 400 are found in the
British Islands; but Of the total only 134
can be relied on as edible, while 90 are
decidedly poisonous.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
FURNIsHED OR UNFURvrsHED.


Being that the sale of the Conversible Bas-
ket has been go large, we have concluded to
reduce it to 20 cents. Postage prepaid Re-
member this basket can be placed in 100
useful and necessary articles. If not entirely
satisfied we will willingly refund the money
Agents wanted. Circulars free. Address the
LURSS0N & VOLKMAR NOV. CO.. 4l8
Conway St., Baltimore, Md. 2 l4m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

Seedy Wanderer-N Needing any show.
ers in this part OF the country
Farmer-Of course not. Can't you see
everything's drowned out.
Seedy Wanderer (much detected Yes.
ii looks that way. Say. can't you give 8
plate of cold victuals to a poor rain.
maker out OF a iob?-Chicago Tribune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

Billy Whiskers Ito his bench mate in the
park)-n only had $40 note, chum;
it'd make a new man O. me.
Cynical Sam = Humphl Waste o.
money. The cost o repairs would exceed
tn value o. tn original plantl-Judge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
Appropriate Attire.

For snake charmer-a boa.
For bad ball player-a muff.
For laxative woman-a toque.
For an indoIent woman-a basque.
For bricklayer-a title.
For a ballet girl-some clothes.
Blnghamton IN. W Republican.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

Johnnie, why did not the lions eat
Daniel?"
Cause they didn't know he was so
good. "-Harper's Magazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

UANTED.-AN ACTIVE MAN for each
w section. Salary e76 te 800, TO locally
represent successful N. y Company incoE-
Jewelry. ETC., TO consumers at cost. Also
Lady OF tact. s larry ez0, 20 enroll members
$50. 900 now eA ~slled. 100000 paid inl.--
Association tered veil rateD Lock Boz so
Ny b-27
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
Humphreys Specific No. 10

CURES DYSPEPSIA. INDIGESTION.
BILroUsrEEs q CONSTIPATION.
For Poor Appetite, Weak Stomach, Slug
gish Liver. Feeble Kidneys, Depressed
Strength, Want Of Vigor, and as an Anti
Bilious and Anti -Malarial Protective and Cure
Il has no equal Thousands are cured by il.
Sold by dealers. b2s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
WANTS. FOR SALE, &c

We Will insert In this column advertise,
mente OF Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Loet
goand, &o., not exceeding four linss. ONHI
WEEK. OF less. for 2B Centa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

Murray Hill lots on the instalment
plan are fine investments.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16
FOR RENT.

4 ROOMS, Furnished or Unfurnished. -
Suitable for Light Housekeeping. Apply ~
Green Street, Annapolis. no
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

TOR REN1.-COTTAGE ON CON
- duit Street extended. Apply - Market
Street. 1913
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE.
Iva Sums OF 800 and 81 0. Apply to
10 l6w JAS X. BRASHEARs. 9 West st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-16

TOR SALE.-CHEAP FOR CASH,
a ono FLEETWOOD SCROLL SAW, as
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
A GREAT ~OBJI:Cr-LESSON.

"The American poop!o have had
three months Of f." sugar." says the
Presidents home organ, "and thoy
have revelled in il; tho result has
been n great increase in the on
. lmption Of sugar and n corresponding
increase 70 the comfort OF the people"
Il has come 10 puss that pretty
much nil the Boosting OF tho friends
OF the Mckinley Bill is now confined
10 tho removal OF tho tax on sugar
and TO tho reciprocity provision for n
freer trade. Tho hundreds Of in-
oroased duties that characteristic
feature OF the law-they rarely men
ton.
The people do indeed "revol" in un.
taxed sugar. And thoy hnvo not
failed TO observe that tho reduction In
prico corresponds very closely to the
reduction In the duty. Even the
dullest havo leaned that tho tariff
~as a tax.
The people would MISC DO glad ~
"revel" 10 untoxed clothing, food, fuel,
aad shelter. Reasoning from FREQ
sugar they lcarn that u~ntaxing ncces-
sBries chehpens them and loads to in.
creased consumption md "a cores
ponding increase " tho comfort OF
tho people"
.'Tbreo months OF FREQ sugar" have
proved q valuable object.lcsson in the
campaign Of education.-lN.Y Y. World.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
That Limb.

Tho limb, from that Dem c~cratic
tree in Ohio which the Reno, Gazette
OF Wednesday, saw crashing through
the mir, soems to have struck it's editor
on tho head and knocked him silly.
The Gazette, true to tho instincts
OF the party it represents, pronounces
the financial plank Of the Ohio Dem.
ocratic platform n straddle on the
money question and by implication, at
least, fivors the silver plank in tho
platform on which Mckinley stands.
Tho former was advocated by Con
Warner, Chairman Of tho National
Executive Silver Committee, and re-
ceives tho hearty support OF all
honest friends OF tho white metal in
both parties; while the latter, the
work Of John Sherman, tho arch
enemy OF silver, is supported by evory
gold bug in the country and such
papers as tho Gazette which uro moro
anxious for party advantage than
thoy are for the FREQ coinnge OF silver.
Tho pross Of Nevada should ignore
politics in this matter and hold up
tho hands OF our friends in tho Enst
vino are fighting our battles for us.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
WHO IS TO BLAMEa

. . .. ..|.. aH.H rf T."
Ths papers in tho western part OF
the Stale are kicking because, when
the billion-dnllar Congress WINS loot
ing the Treasury Nevada did not get
enough OF the plumber to run even
the Carson mint without reducing tho
pay OF the poor girls and other labor
ers to littlo be-.oi than starvation
wages.
It occurs to this writer that, il
Jones, Stewart and Burtino were tho
big dogs in tho Republican puddle at
Washington, that their supporters
claim them 10 be, they should have
ut least gotten their share Of the
spoils when the key Of tho treasury
WINS turned over to tho boodlers OF tho
Fifty-First Congress. Lut Lhey
got nothing. Where wero Lhoy?
jones was in Now York attending to
his private business q good share OF
the time; Bartlno was absent from
the House ms the record shows nearly
two thirds OF tho tune during the
session; and Stewart WIS on tho floor
OF tho Senate, when not occupied
with his duties rs IN attorney for
corporations, singing n silver song in
a key to suit the emergencies Of the
Republican party.
But SO Tar as tbs real good accom-
plishod by them for the State is con-
csrned, they might rs we'll bave been
gathering pebbles on tho sea shore or
playing marbles "for keeps" with the
boys. What became Of their Wanted
influence in tho halls Of Congress?
Nothing. They never had it. Brng,
Buster, Blow arc fit names for Neva-
da's congressional deleg atom.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
THE oaIo DEMOCRATIC su-
NEN PlANk.

Tho financial plank Of tho Ohio
Democratic platform seems to be too
much fus the comprehension Of GER
tuin newspapers. II has been worse
than a ..nfteen puzzle" for tho Ga
zette, which tells its readers that
even the Sacramento Record-Union,
the great railroad newspaper, cannot
understand it. Major Mckinley the
Republican nominee for Governor Of
Ohio, experiences no such difficulty
ns the Gazette. He says, or TO be alb
solutely correct, the Telegraph reports
him saying:
The Democrats have placed them
selves .quarely on record, aud show
the courage Of their convictions. a
tariff for enu only ind FREQ coin
age Of silver arc placed side by side.
This suits me nnd suits tho Republi-
caus OF Ohio. The campaign will
have. the national fiscal policy for it's
leading issues"
Mckinley does not attempt to de-
ceive the people on the silver ques-
tion, Therefore unlike these who do,
10 understands tho Democratic IL
nancial plank. He voted in Congress
with his party against free coinage
and stands us the nominee for Gov
eruor on u State platform that oppos-
cs il. He makes III attempt at de-
ception on this point, but candidly
ndmits that free coinage is an issue
between the Democrats and Republi-
cans OF Ohio. Tho Guzetto and all
other papers that have the brains Of
IA titmouso know that us we'll us Ma
jor Mckinley, but think they "a de-
ceive their readers by pretending not
to understand it, Us they do not
think it polite on this Coast To admit
that The Republican party us repre-
sented by Harrison, Reed and Nc
KInley, is opposed to Tree coinage
Reno Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
Pcterson's Magazine.

Peterson's Magazine for August
has reached our desk. 1t is profuse-
ly and handsomely illustrated, and
got up in II manner that makes il
rank with the four dollar magazines
in appearance, ns it has long done in
merit. Its stories and poems are
from tho pens OF many OF our leading
authors, and it's illustrated articles
aud miscellaneous papers are always
as interesting as they are varied.
The August number is Il capital speci-
NOR OF this fine magazine. Terms 81
a year; 81 for six months. Address
Peterson's Magazine, Philadelphia.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
I,kA1H VALLEY.

y. - A.HH- ~ e." H| o..
DR.. G. Hart Merriam, scientist and
chief VI y Government biological sur
vey which haS been working for
months in Death Valley, gives the
San Francisco Chronicle tho follow
ing description Of this weird region, OF
which 80 little has been heretofore
known:
"The valley is the most barren and
the lowest Of q series in eastern Cal
ifornia and southwestern Nevada.
AT Il rough estimate it is about $50
feet below tho level OF the sea. 1t
runs generally north and south; al
though it's worst region turns TO the
northwest. This portion has been
named Mesquite valley. II is u re-
gion fur worse than Death Valley
proper. The valley may DO compared
to the Grand canyon OF tho Colorado.
1t is rather an immense chasm than
u valley. 1t is about lao miles long,
and at it's broadcast patt is only eight
con miles wide. In some parts it is
no moro than fifteen miles in width.
In this frightful place, baked and
blistered by the intolerablo heat,
holding within itself innumcrable el
ements OF death, revealing strange
aspects Of natural dcsolation, our par
~ has been ut WORK for months.
ION either side Of tho valley,
stretching almost It's entire length,
is n range OF mountains, absolutely
barren OF animal aud vegetable lifs.
The western range is the Panamint.
averaging in height about 5000 feet.
The eastern range is the Funeral, n
suggestive and not unit name. Tho
Funeral mountains rise fully 1000
feet above tho level OF the sea.
These mountains are black, with the
exception Of curious patches OF red
rock. Away to the north is Mount
Magruder. Beyond in the distance
rise the heights OF the Sicrrus. AL
most at the southwestern limit Of the
valley is Mount Iganwatch. Behind
it is the Devils Playground u region
OF absolute barrenness.
"Down the valley, n hot, snfrocat.
ing wind blows with terrific velocity.
In its course through the stricken
regions it gathers n black cloud OF
hot, shifting sand that has blinded
many an unwary horse and rider.
Under tho glistening beds of crystal
lied salt n places are running
streams Of soft water. Beneath there
i'd still another bed OF self.
"In other parts Of tho valley are
wastes of hot sand drawn in somo
places into high mounds by the
whiriing blasts that sweep down tho
canyon. There, too, is the most Gu
rlous earth l havo seen-relf rising
Garth it has been CHILLED. AS far Us
the eye a sec it appears in curviug
outline, up and down, rs il pulled by
a natural yeast. The unfortunate
animal that steps upon the little
hills will crash through, for they are
not much moro than fragile crusts.
"Drcadful rs is Death valley, its
northwestern arm, Mesquite valley,
is worse. All OF the water upon its
surface is poison. The wind has
thrown tho sand into immense
mounds, one OF which is throo miles
long and 300 feet high. 1t was in this
valley that tho immigrants lost their
lives. Water may DO obtained only
by digging deep wells and then II 40
none too pure"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
Suing for Millions.

A press dispatch from Chicago
dated July II, suys:
Ernest Dale Owen, Of Chicago,
claims damages in u suit begun
against John II. Boyd, tho Nevada
bnnk Of San Francisco, John D. Stein
hcrgor and L. Osborn. Plaintiff asks
$2,300,OO0 for trespnss. Owon is the
trustee Of the estate OF the heirs OF
Joso Ygnn ia Ronquilla, who was
once a rich Mexican grnndoo. Ron.
quilla secured n largo grant OF land
10 Precedence county, Texas, on which
IL rs claimed tho defendants, who arc
oil citizens OF San Francisco pett!cd
n largo force Of mon md mined silver
ORC to tho valuo OF 100000.
This o Cured since Juno 20, 1889,
and IL Is alleged that previous to that
date tho defendants took out another
million dollars worth OF ore mud TO-.
00 cords OF wood valued ut el5O,OE.
Since tho alleged trespHss tho plain.
tiT acquired trusteeship nf the prop.
ctty. Tho defendants claim to hold
title by purchase and dispute Owen's
claim.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
The Turns OF the Wheel.

Ex-senator Ingells, in q lecture at
Washington tho other evening, in his
own unique way, drew q pen-picturc
OF himself and jay Gould, whom he
characterizes us the greatest object OF
public execrution to-day. "Ho and
H. he said amid laughter and up,
plause, "are about the Sumo age. We
came into active life about the same
time. lIo entered Wall street with a
patent m%ouse-trap US the sum total
OF his capital, cot il, and has come
pretty neal catching the whole world
with it. | started West with a grip.
sack, and to-day l um a statesman out
OF n Job"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
A Collision ON the c. r. Il. Il

n Collision on the G. r. Il. II.
The east-bound passenger train,
No. l, with engines BEG and 81, col
lided with passenger train No. 4,
engine 1888, Mt the west switch Mt
Clark's Station, twenty miles east OF
Reno, last night, badly damaging the
engines and killing an unknown man,
probably n tramp, who was riding on
the wcst.b bound train. No other per-
son was injured. We wore not able
to learn the cause of tho accident,
though tho suppositon is that the air
brakes refused TO work. Both trains
were on time. A wrecking train was
sent up from Wadsworth to assist in
clearing the tfack.-(Reno journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26

Albany Argus:--It will DO glad.
forue news from the McKinleyites 10
leurn that tho grain harvest in Rus.
sia threatens to DO the worst on roc.
ord, aud that India will DO in Il sim.
iinr plight. The farmer will bo told
that Tho demand for his grain 10 tho
direct outcome VI the blessed systom Of
high protection. 10 will not DO 10
costly gplled this time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26
Fire ut Mound Honsc.

Friday afternoon about two
O'Clock q fire was discovered in n large
pile OF railroa ! ties in the upper end
OF the railroad yard. All tho mon
around tho yard won't to work imno.
diately TO fight tho fire. but tho
scarcity Of water and no engine made
it hard work. Several hundred
broad and narrow gunge ties yer
consumed. Tho tire is supposed "
have caught from Il spark from u
locomotive. -(Lyon County Tunes.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26

Springfield MpubIitau.-T Tho young
ma who has not bton to college
must havc beon wondering during
the pact ~eok IL this worli MAS made
expressly for tho @ )lcge graduate.
We would sympntbetically answer:
"Not by q long sboi." It's tho mo-
leruiru arrangement OF ones bnck.
bons TINT Hnul $ tolls The storey.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26

JOSEPHINE TAYLOR,
Sup't. Schools.
Elko, July 20. 1891.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-07-26

For Commissioners OF Dccds for
tho State OF Nevada, tho Governor
made the following appointments: q.
r. Du D"ies TO reside in Los Angeles,
Cal, and r. II. 1'atoin, 10 reside 10
Savannah, Georgia
The morning call., 1891-07-14
MILLS AND CRISP.

The contest for the Office of Speaker
seems to have narrowed down to Mills of
Texas and Crisp of Georgia. The contest is
not SO much between men as between ideas
or policies. Mills represents tariff reform
in the direction of free trade; Crisp is less
radical, holding with the Hill wing of the
Democratic party that as much protection
as possible should be infused into tariff
designed mainly for revenue. Mills is a
Cleveland man; Crisp has not yet declared
his preference for President, but his friends
and those of Governor Hill are working on
the same lines. The election of Mills
would present the tariff issue more dis
tinctly than the election Of Crisp After
having elected Mills as Speaker the party
could not do otherwise than to build tariff
for revenue platform. The Republican
platform is already constructed. Even if
Mckinley should be defeated in Ohio this
fall it would not be changed. That party Is
as firm in its stand for protection to Ameri-
can Industries as it was quarter of CEN
fury ago in its stand for the Union. The
Democrats, now as then, represent all
shades of opinion. Ii they should nom-
mate Hill they would claim in the Presi-
Dental campaign to be the true blue
protectionists. The few Elz-< olicans in
the next House will not have much to say
abosit the election Of Speaker. The Repub-
The morning call., 1891-07-14
WHAT GOOD?

a contemporary asks: What good would
it do to double the dollar limit if all the in
creased taxes should be swallowed up at the
City Hall?' OF course the newspaper that
asks this question is among the q" outs"
But it Is sensible question, let it come
from what source it may. The CALL has
been asking il occasionally for several
years. The Taxpayers have answered it by
not doubling the dollar limit. They know
that if the revenue produced under the
dollar limit was judiciously used there
would be no need of adding to the rate of
taxation. One of the advantages of the loss
OF power is the opportunity afforded to take
an unsefish view of things. Comparatively
few people enjoy seeing other people filling
their pockets from the public treasury.