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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
SUICIDE or 4 MARINE.
Hung Himself With an Iron Chain
While Confined in the Lookup.


William J. Handran, aged about twen-
six years, privatein the United States
marine corp, committed suicide BY hang
ing At the marine barracks. Naval Acade-
my. Saturday night. between Z and half
past o'clock. Handran came to the Ma
val Academy about two months ago He
was member Of the corps about eighteen
months. and was a resident OF Philadel.
phia. About a week ago HaDdran re-
ceived bad news from home, announcing
the critical illness of brother who had
been injured in a railroad accident. Since
then. his comrades say. he was greatly
depressed in spirits. and spoke OF going
home. Saturday night he started out
with q fellow-marine named NesbiiG,
who afterward became involved In diff
ficulty, during which farmer named
John Cunning, was violently. assaulted.
il is claimed, by Nesbitt. Handran, who
has not been known to drink 10 excess
before. came to the barracks At night in
such an intoxicated condition that it was
deemed necessary to place him in cell
provided for such persons, adjoining the
barracks. In the lookup is an iron
chain attached to staple in the wall. to
which violent and unruly persons are
fastened. Handran. however, was not
subjected to the chain punishment; but
when Sergeant of the Guard Bengle, on
histour of inspection, visited the cell
shortly before 10 o'clock Saturday night,
he found his prisoner corpse Hand
ran had wrapped the iron chain twice
around his neck and had thsown his. body
forward. while his feet still rested on
the floor. Yesterday afternoon at three
O'Clock the marine guard attended the
funeral, accompanied by Major Bartlett
and Captain Young. The body was bur
led at the Naval Cemetery, no advices
having been received from Handran's
people as 10 the disposition of the re-
mains.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Don't Invest Yet.

Wait until you hear from the 'Fideli
ty Building and Loan Association" of
Washington, d. @. A local branch will
be established next week. You can own
a home BY paying no more than ordinary
house rent 90 per cent. guaranteed to in
vesters on instalment stock, Is per cent
on paid up stock. 1t is national, perpe-
tual and mutual association, paying lar
ger dividends than can be realized in any
other safe Investment You can obtain
circulars by calling at this Office. Full in
formation will be cheerfully furnished by
calling on FRANK r. Riley,
Special Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Startling Facts.

The American people are rapidly be-
coming a race of nervous wrecks, and
the following suggest the best remedy:
Alphonso tempting, of Butler, p
swears that when his son was speechless
from St. Vitus dance DR.. Miles great
Restorative Nervine cured him. Mrs.
]. r. Miller, of Valparaiso. and ]. d
Taylor, of Logansport. Ind, each gained
20 pounds from taking it. Mrs. ii. A.
Gardner of Vistula. Ind, was cured of
40 to so commissions a day, and much
headache dizziness, back and nervous
pros ration by one bottle. Trial bottles,
and fine books of marvellous cures free
at Feldmeycr Bros. City Drug Store who
recommends and guaratees this unequal
ed remedy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Chas Robinson who has been dan
gerously Ill 1T his home on East street,
we arc glad to learn is improving.
Mr. Chas. Ridgaway, of Baltimore, is
visiting friends in Annapolis.
Mr. ]. Guest King. formerly of this
city. but now employed in the Govern
ment printing office, Washington, d. g
is visiting Annapolis.
Miss Effie Richardson, of Washington.
d. G is on visit to friends in Annap,
lis.
Mr. a. Magruder, of Washington, is
visiting relatives ON Prince George
street.
Mr. w r. Abbott. and wife Of Wash
ington, are visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. NJ. G. Dorsey, of Howard county
is visiting his daughter, MIRA. L. g CASA
way, West street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
CAPITAL" JoTTlNGs.

To-day was quietly observed as holt
day. all the departments were closed to
business
ApostOfllCe Inspector was down yes
ierday
The Court OF Appeals will meet on
Thursday
Miss Bertha Phipps will be married on
Wednesday evening to Benjamin +.
Gfiihih, young farmer, well-known
throughout the First district, this county,
The ceremony win be performed in
Mount Zion NJ, Il Church.
The bright sunshine OF Yesterday,
brought many out TO the churches.
The grippe is reported to have made
h appearance again In this city.
hr, ]. W. Hodges viii engage in the
afsg business in Washington, on the LIST
There viii be but one delivery of the
mails to-day aud two collections morn
Ing and night
The service at the Presbyterian church.
Yesterday was augmented bv two add.
uenal eornetists and bass.horns.
The rain storm of Saturday night had
afery depressing effect on business, and
we market was poorly attended.
Inc American flag was flying from the
sone Of the State House, the Naval
Academy and from the shipping In the
Gay. W -" D'i'H
i, We Rev. 5. D. Hall, rector OF Sykes
lse Episcopal Church, who died on Sat
quay merning at the Church Home and
..5smary, Baltimore. ives buried to-day
@OsF'dsonyille, this county.
Al humors Of the scalp. letter. sores.
~ aandruh cured. and falling hair
sseSAsd' hence, badness prevented by
Ing Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re
1o % A. Harris for all kinds Of Smok-
4 goods, Pipes, Cigar-smokers Nicer
Saaum goods of sll kinds. The Writ
ssSGsl .sl Zen also for sale A. HART,
. Maryland Avenue.
sp,s as great majority of so-called cough
$50 $50 ~ little more than impair the d.
,s.1e functions and create bile. Ayers
10y reetoral, on the contrary, while
-. sstss ne cough, does not interfere
liver. '''As u eitner stomach or
1pnons compounded day or night
Ts,s-ss.u1 aud experienced druggists at
N'as!er Bros. City Drug Store.
sb wealsa who suffer from nervous and
- y debility ind great help in the
$ :. Aver $ sarsapsrilla. Ii produces
rps,ssll.0 eject Of stimulant, without
isersss .- : result being a permanent
-.ad and body. W y
Ps,s IA. reliable aud cheap drugs. 90 to
-ssef Bros., City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23

The Rev. j. d. Rayfeld preached three
times yesterday-morning andevening at
his church at Eastport. and in the after
noon at the school house in the Third
district. The attendance was large at
each service This is the fourth service
Mr.. Raytield has held over the Severn
and he is much encouraged at the warm
reception he has received Already the
school room is inadequate for the atten-
dance, and church edifice may soon be
erect 4.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Own a Home-stop Paving Rent.

The GrGn6te State Pr0oident Association
Of ~ H., which has organized and 50 now
represented by Local B5ard of Ola, ven
citizens 10 tass city. with a large number
Of shares sold, offers you the privilege,
Of Gaming the HOUSE you m0w reside in,
or property as UGtu0blc, for the monthly
rent you are now paying.
Any person who can save a dollar OF
more month, may, by securing shares
In this Association enter into the posses
sion Of his Oton Home
Property will be purchased In any To-
cality In the City or County. wherever
the value may be sufficiently assured.
Members need no large amount Of money
20 obtain the advantage OF the system Of
rent purchase adopted by this association
bnt any person can obtain loan by sub
scribiug to share of the same.
Shares viii purchase property at 8 800
g ;. ). :. s.1So
Any further information viii be gladly
given by R. g. ELLIOTT, Secretary OF the
Local Board of the Association for this
city-who is authorized TO solicit for
same. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Catarrh il NeN England.

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction
to every one using il for catarrhal trou
bles.-G. x. Mellor, Druggist, Worces-
ter, Mass.
believe Ely's Cream Balm is the
best article for catarrh ever offered1 the
public. Bush & Co, Druggists, Wor.
cester Mass
An article OF real merit. &c. p. Alden
Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Those who use il speak highly Of IL
Geo. A. Hin. Druggist, Springfield,
Cream Balm has given satisfactory re-
sults.-W. P. Draper. Druggist, Spring
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
How to Succeed

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve. Some fail
because of poor health, others want of
luck, but the majority from deficient
grit-want of nerve They are nervous,
irresolute, 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 discovery by the great specialist
DR.. Miles, to cure al nervous diseases as
headache, the blues. nervous prostration
sleeplessness, neuralgia, st. Vitus dance.
fits and hysteria Trial bottle and fine
book of testimonials free at Feldmeyer
Bros city drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
A sermon TO Women.

BY special request, A. FL. zimmerman
will preach sermon TO the mothers.
widowers and daughters OF Annapolis at
the First NJ. +. Church on Tuesday even
ing at clock. IL the usual power char
acteristic of the speaker manifests itself
on this, as on other occasions, we may
look for grand results from this reques-
ted service.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Opinion in the G. so. Canal Cas-
Filed.

The opinion in the G. & o. Canal case
was filed in the Court of Appeals this
morning by Judge Robinson. All the
Judges who sat in the case in the Court
of Appeals, concur in the decision. The
decision which was rendered on Friday
will give the canal tothe possession of the
bondholders of 1874. The opinions COW
er SO pages
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
The best SC. cigar ever sold in the eli
ct A. Hsrt's. 20 Md. are.


Pleasant. Elegant and Reliable.
For billiousness and constipation take
Lemon Elixir
For feyers, chills. and malaria. take
Lemon Elixir
For sleeplessness. nervousness and
palpitation of the heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies'. for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR. Motley 'sI.emon Elixir viii not fail
You in any OF the above named diseases,
all Of which arise from q torpid or
diseased liver, stomach, kidney or bowels
Prepared only BY DR. Motley. Atlanta,
Ga. SO cents and Loo per bottle, st drug
gists cod 10y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Washington,s Birthday

The law provides that whenever the 1st
day of January, the s2d day of Febru-
airy. the 4th of July, or the 25th day of
December occur on Sunday the Monday
next following shall be deemed, and
shall be treated, as public holiday; but
all bills of exchange, bank checks. drafts
Sc, which would otherwise be present
able for acceptance, or for payment, on
either of the Mondays so observed as q
holiday, shall be deemed to be presen-
able for acceptance, or for payment, on
the Saturday next preceding such holt
day. As Washington's Birthday occurs
on Sunday of this year. today will be .
legal holiday. the public schools were
closed but business generally was con-
Quoted as on any ordinary day. The
postoflice closed this morning at 10
o'clock and the regular collections at /
o'clock and o'clock this evening were
made. The cadets were given holiday,
and spent the day in visiting friends in
the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Attempted Robbery.

Someone attempted to break into the
confectionery store of Mr.. Gersci. on
Main street, last night. From the APP
pearance of the woodwork of the door
around the lock, which had been cut by
a knife, the party had partly forced his
entrance into the store when scared of
by some approaching person.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Semi-AnnuaI Sale

BROOKS & BARTON the Leaders in
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, No. Is Main
Street, Annapolis. Nd have commenced
their Semi-Annual Sale of Ladies and
Misses SAMPLE SHOES. They have
just received an invoice of Ladies and
Misses FINE SHOES in hand and ma
chine made. which they will SELL AT
COST. Call early and get bargains These
Shoes are made by one of the best manu-
facturers in Baltimore City. Ladies
sizes ri to 4, G and ID wide Misses sizes
~ to 2. G wide, Spring heel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
snNDAY. TRAINS (;

SUNDAY. TRAINS;
-. baltimore for Annapolis, 500 q. M
,ltN ?. M p.i,I,nors ama
.aslsp m. ,.,....x nresa trains.
NA %, Monday. February 9th the
q shs 49, n Co, will receive and denver
ssng - y, Annapolis end int rmediate sta
ffs.5R u. Freight Depot, Camden sta
s Baltimore. -. o.,
tf..I siogat Annapolis at 10 ~ 3 M
y sI annap llis for baltimore At Ed ? IN
snpap1lis 70 Baltimore and return
=, 4 grelght taken at lowest rates.
a.,uuoss aud Eastern shore ha'iroso'
r-..o,srrive and leave Short-Line Depot
,',s Al ..s5Jam Leave at. ;sSs a. m
AH.'' ZIP m. S.Ae p IN
ca. COOMBs, Gen'l Manager.
RrRCK. soc'y and Treas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
The Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence.

The pastors and laymen in the Balti-
more Methodist Episcopal Conference
are now specializing upon the 'list"
which will be made up and read by Bis
hop Joyce at the next annual conference
which will be held in Washington next
week, beginning on Wednesday. Among
the changes that win likely take place
viii be that of Rev. DR.. f. Goucher, of
the First Church and president-elect Of
woman's College. who win retire from
the active ministry. and be succeeded
probably, by Rev. DR.. E. d. Huntley,
now of the First N. &. Church. Annspo-
Iac
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
ENTITLED TO THE BEST.

All are entitled TO the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once, bottle of the best family
remedy Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the
system when costive or bilious For sale
in soc and $1.OO bottles by all leading
druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
-.vr. or ADVERTISING.

sr.t insertion. si.6O; SO Csc
me ineh, e eeuts LIBERIA rates mAe 2
..si nssr .,,--.,fsIng 81 the month or year ear,
: .s ... ~, ., . square viii constitute . I'll
80. .a,noement Of MARRIAGES anc
fssssfY nl,Silt gsry notices viii be chArg-
assEas free, $50 lis usual rates OF Gdvertis-
q sosees And political or spec'Ai cOn'
" .ss....~sf. S cents per me. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23

Do lu want 10 buy for yourself and
own house and lot, or any other real
estate. If so we are prepared to do bet
ter for you than any other Association
can, or any capitalist will. For We viii
buy and for cash. home property suita-
bic Tor you that ven may select anywhere
at its proper cost. give you possession Of
it,and allow you 10 pay for it in SO month
~ instasiments equivalent 10 rent and
only make you pay "a per cent interest
on the cash actually advanced. In this
way YOU can buy and pay for home
quicker, easier, cheaper, with less ready
cash, less sacrifice, and less risk than BY
any other method known. The sooner
you become q member of the Granite
State Provident Association" the earlier
you can getproperty of your own. In
the past two weeks this Association has
loaned out over 81 900 in this city. and
other loans viii be made in few DAYS.
ASSAPo1Is. Feb. 18th 1891.
have this day conveyed 20 Greenbury Coop
er houss and lot on North West street and
received from Mr. Harwood Iglehart. astorn. '
for the Granite Stare Provident Association
cheek in payment Of same.
J. G. BIsHcF.
This Association has contracted
for other property to be built, work
on which win be begun as soon as
the weather will permit-one for VIM.
Lewis, Eastport, and Louis Ridgely, N
West street.
Those who desire to secure property or
build for themselves a home during the
coming Summer should secure stock in
the Association at this time so as to be
ready. ANY further information will be
cheerfully given by
r. G. ELLIOTT,
Secretary of the Granite State Provident
Association, office corner of West street
and Church circle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
TILE wEArHER TOMORROW.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 90, /. z. M.-The
Weather indications OF the United States
signal Service for this vicinity, for TWEEN
ty.iour hours from Sp m to-day, are for
fsr weather, variable winds, warmer
Tuesday.
Thermometer al THE CAPITAL Office at
uoon to-day stood 49,
Almanac for Annapolis Tomorrow.
San Rises, $40 Moon Sets ~. n.
saa Sets. b.iS High Tide GA a. m. TO- pm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Naval Notes.

The following officers in the Navy have
been nominated for promotion:
Lieut. j. T. Newton, junior grade, 10
be lieutenant.
Ensign lie Roy NJ Garrett, to be lieu
tenant junior grade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23

Act on new principle regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels Nr0uh ne
nerssa A new discovery DR.. Miles Pills
speedily cnre bflliousness, bad taste, tor
pid liver, piles. constipation. Unequal
ed for men, women. children Smallest
mlldest. surestl 50 doses. Is cts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23

The best salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
Quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23

The dictionary says. "a balsam is a
thick, pure aromatic substance flowing
from trees" Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs is the only cough
medicine that is real balsam. Many
thin, watery cough remedies are called
balsam, but such are not. Look through
bottle of Kemp's Balsam and notice
what pure, thick preparation 1t is. If
you cough use Kemp's Balsam. At all
druggists Large bottles so cents and
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Lemon Hot Drops.

Cures ali Coughs. Colds, Hoarseness.
Sore Throat. bronchitis Hemorrhage
and all throat and lung diseases Eie-
giant, reliable
Is cents e druggists. Prepared only
By Dr. E. 1Tozley, Atlantis. ca. 80 d ~.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
The awe.struck audienoe gazed

Tue aWe-struCk auultnCt BaAou
On The figure, gaunt and gray;
Twas the murdered king. or the ghost
Of him.
And Hamlet was the play.
His hour was brief. he said,
He mus 80 ere light of day,
To the place of torment prepared for
him,
Till his sins were purged away.
Yes. purged was the word he used.
And l thought what q remedy rare,
Would Piercess Purgative Pellets prove.
In his case, then and there.
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pei
lets have no equal as q cathartic In de-
engagements Of the liver, stomach and
bowels. Small, pleasant in action. and
purely vegetable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
TO THE PUBLIC
FEBRuARY 18th. 1901

FEBRUARY 18th, 1901.
Having disposed OF our store Ia An
napolis, known as THE CITY DRUG
STORE to MEssRs FKlDMEYRR Bios
We desire to return thanks to our friends
for the liberal patronage they have so
generously bestowed upon as. and re-
spectfully solicit a continuance of the
same for our successors.
J. ". HODGES Is co.
Having purchased the stock and fix.
lures of the above establishment, we are
prepared to carry on the business as US
ual, keeping on hand constantly a fullline
of PURE DRUGS ard cHkMIcsLS, aud such
other articles as are usually found In q
frst-class Drug Store PRESCRIP-
TI0NS viii be carefully and accurately
compounded day and night. by care
ful and experienced druggist. We ear.
nestly solicit a continuance of your for
mer patronage.
Yours Respectfully,
flStf FELDMEYER BROS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Annapolis. W. . Is. Railroad.

sunday Trains will leave Annapolis Of $50 q
.sn58Sp. N. Arrive 10 0s a. N, and b,2t p. m
nrArongh Coaches are rqn between baltimore
al Annapolis on all the above trains
,lYerough freight 20 and from baltimore every
~ Loeai freight Tuesday and Friday At 800
~. JAMES " BROWN. g. I. A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
0N c0LLEeE AYENUE, AsKaPoLis. Mp
d TUESDAY, tAs I'D isy d N.,A, 1891,
AT HAIR PAsr TIN O'CLOCK 4. M..s
the following properly n

All that LOT OF GROUND situate
in the City of Annapolis, on the South
east side of College Avenue, formerly
known as Tabernacle street, fronting
twenty-five feet on College Avenue with
q depth of sixty-six feet. conveyed to
Ferdinand Freytag and wife by Thomas
NJ. Camden and wife by deed dated
4th day of May. 1867, and recorded among
the Land Records of Anne Arundel
County In Liber G.. f. G., No 3, folio go,
DC, and improved by
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
@iPrame Dwelling House.

TERMS OF SALE:-One- half cash
on ratification of sale; the balance In one
year, deferred paym Mt to be secured by
note of purchaser with surety TO salts
faction of the undersigned and to bear
interest from day of sale; or all cash at
the option of the purchaser. A deposit
OF 800 win be required on day of sale.
JAMES NJ. MUNRoE,
~ Aftnrnav
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
For saIe-VerY Cheap.
DAIRY FARM FOR SALE.

A small DAIRY FARM will be sold
cheap Situated near the city, about 2
miles. contains 294 ACRES. Also 8
COWS, al fresh. and good Milk Route
in Annapolis. For further particulars
inquire Of HENRY MEYERS, 20 West
Street. flo
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
HEROIC COACHES.

We have FOR : NLE q los OF >econd-Hand
hlgh : Passenger Coaches su table either for
street lines, hotels or picnic excursion parties
which we will sell cheap.
For full particulars address
The MEDIC PRAETOE COMPANY.
fis I'm WASHINGTON. d. q.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23

A gentleman who recently purchased
Peerless Steam Cooker" Tor his wife,
said, II he could not get another, he
would not part with it at any price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
SHORTHAND
REvoLUTIoNlzED
Acme Photography

Placed within the reach of all Students
made proficient in Stenography aud Type
writing in three onths. Studenta helped 70
phlet.
HEND SCHOOL ACME PHoNOGRAPHY.
flsm O2l + Street N w. wAsHINaroN, ID, q.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
MAGNOLIA BALM

HAGAN's wksSoLTs DAg.as. Removes sunburn
10 Frsek.es Moth Patches asng be detssesa6
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
ra,yELLER's GUIDE.

,.sHsltimors short Line Il. b.
.,.,,,Rr N EFFECT DEC. IS. 1880.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-23
Rucklan.a Arnica salxa.

Try A. Harris long Havana filler cigar,
handmade. &c. rs Maryland avenue.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-06-10
A Pickle rhat was Not Eaten.

"My most embarrassing experience"
repeated the young lady thoughtfully.
"Well, as nearly as l can remember, it
was connected with a pickle. was a
guest at dinner in Washington. It
was not very formal affair-merely
formal enough for the gentlemen present
to wear evening dress. There was a
dish of dainty pickles near me, and
took one-a baby cucumber. It was
about big enough for two bites, and l
tried to cut it with my fork, when sud
denly it launched itself like a skyrocket
across the table and struck the immacu-
late shirt bosom Of very particular
swell opposite, fairly in the middle
81 don't quite know how it could have
happened SO fortunately, but converse
ton had been going on SO briskly that
no one save the man who had taken me
into dinner saw who was the author of
the accident. / never blush, q fact, |
trust, not to be set down seriously to
my discredit-and managed to so skill
fully dissemble otherwise that nobody,
with the exception | have mentioned,
suspected me at all.
"None Of the other guests were so ILL
bred as to take visible notice of the oc-
currence, and the talk went ON almost
uninterrupted, while my victim adj
ministered surreptitious wipes to his
manly chest in q hopeless attempt to
remove the stains of pickle. To this day
| am unsupported as the author of the
mischief, "-Washington Star.