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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

He sat in the hotel office all by him.
self, apparently in the brownest kind Of
brown study, and he did not respond
for several moments after friend had
taken chair by his side and slapped him
on the leg, When he did speak, he said
Ever happen to go along the river
where the wholesale fish dealers are?"
"Oh, yes, lots of times, answered the
other man.
you've seen those fish cars thereF
Hold ton apiece, don't they7"
@More'n that, some of EN-"
How many of those cars do you sup
pose come into Detroit every day, full of
fish?"
@Oh, there's probably 90. don't know
but more"
"That's hundred thousand pounds of
fish,"
"Yes.
@Whewi Toledo has 'em the same
way, chr"
ayes, and Cleveland and Buffalo and
Sandusky-Sandusky has more'n all the
rest-and Milwaukee gets 'em and Chi
cago. Why, good gracious, they come
into every town on the lakes.
Millions and millions and millions of
pounds of fish. All kinds of fish, too,
s'pose.
"Yes, oil kinds.
@Does seem as if the water must fairly
swarm with 'em, doesn't it2"
Then how is 1.-THE thoughtful man
Strengthened up and shifted round so as
to look the other man square in the face
-"How is it that go out fishing, sit all
day from the first streak o. dawn till the
evening shadows fall, and catch just one
three pound bassP Yes, and by thunder.
get called liar when tell of thati How
is it, / sayS"
He continued to glare at the other man
for moment, but receiving no answer
he Lit cigar and relapsed into a brown
Study.-Detroit Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

A News Southern Industry Due to Reck-
less Slaughter An the Past.

less Slaughter in the Past.
Within the past 10 years the alligators
in Louisiana have been nearly extermi-
mated The demand for alligator leather
and oil and the sport in shooting CATERS
have killed off this saurian in all except
the lakes and bayous of southern Pla-
quemines, Lafourche, and Terrebonne.
There is not one alligator in Louisiana to-
day where there were 20 10 years ago,
and the profession of alligator hunting
which formerly gave employment to a
large number of "swampers, is now
followed by not over a score Of people,
aud these are only temporarily employed
during the dull season.
The extent to which the determination
has been carried is well shown in the fact
that young alligators as pets and the
mounted or stuffed alligators formerly
sold in such large numbers to Northern
tourists at % cents apiece have grown so
scarce of late that it is almost impossi-
BILE to get them at any price.
An attempt is now being made on
Bayou Morris In that State to supply the
deficiency by artificially Matching and
raising alligators for the Northern mar
ket. The animal is easily reared and
domesticated, although treacherous and
liable TO prove ugly when made angry,
at which time its bite seems to be poison
GUS. That it can be raised in confine-
ment has been clearly demonstrated by
the large number Of pet alligators kept
In New Orleans at private residences, as
well rs in public places. All that seems to
be needed for them is q little mud and
water and fish.
The Terrebonne plan, however, looks TO
raising the alligator not as pets or for
amusement, but in large quantities for
the market. The alligator field is fenced
in. Within this field the alligators are
imprisoned, having access to a bayou or
pond, where they can refresh themselves
The eggs are hatched in neighboring
sandbar. AS soon as the young alliga-
tors make their appearance they are
removed TO the pond and brought up by
hand, care being taken to keep the small
separated from the large ones, who other
wise will devour them. The alligator
farms offer to buy all the small saurians
that can be captured, which are then
placed within the enclosure until they
grow to a proper size for killing and
skinning, when the skins will bring from
S1.25 to 81, according to size and quality.
The expenses of carrying on this new
industry are small, nothing beyond the
original cost Of the eggs or the young
alligators and fencing in the field. The
experiment is too young yet to pronounce
it success or a failure, but those who
have embarked In it, and who have
studied the question, say that there is
money to be made in the business.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

At eating, the negro, having always
FIRST washed his hands and rinsed his
mouth, sits upon the ground, holds tho
larger pieces between his teeth while he
cuts off bite with his knife, but does
not use both hands to hold food, except
In gnawing bones.
With the usual dishes, says the Popular
Science Monthly, he lays his right arm
over his knees, and, reaching into the pct,
molds the thick mess into Jumps about
the size of walnut, which he throws
into his mouth with a jerk without scat.
tering any of the food.
To take out vegetables or soup he
presses a hollow into the Jumps and dips
with it. Politeness is shown to the host
or housewife after eating by smacking
loudly enough to be heard.
While the negro is capable of eating
meat in an unpleasant state of decompo-
sition, he is very sensitive against some
tastes, and will make evident manifesta-
tions of his dislike of them.
He is careful about the outer matters
in drinking. He will always rinse his
mouth first, even when he is intensely
thirsty. II the cup is not too small he
takes it in both hands, and he likes to sit
down with it. If the vessel is large and
open he draws in the water from tho
surface with his lips without bringing
them in contact with the dish.
Sometimes negroes pour water into
their mouths. When drinking at ponds
and rivers the water is carried to the
mouth with the hand. For some mystic
reason it is considered bad to lie fiat down
when drinking from rivers. The fear Of
being snapped up by crocodile may
have something to do with the matter.
Great attention is given in most of the
tribes to the care of the body. The teeth
are cleansed with stick which has been
chewed into kind of brush
The hands are washed frequently, not
by turning and twisting and rubbing
them together one within the other, as
with US, but by straight up and down
rubbing, such as is given to the other
limbs. This manner of washing Is so
characteristic that an African might be
distinguished by it from European
without reference to the color. The sun
Is their only towel
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

1t is related of Queen Victoria that
high ecclesiastical dignitary recom-
mended her TO read Henry Georges
Progress and Poverty" She complied
TO the extent of the first two chapters.
when she gave up, -worsted, not so much
by the subversive opinions Of the new
gospel as by its exceeding ponderous-
ness. Her subjects, however, have
found the book very interesting. Mr..
Georges writings have made q consid.
cradle impression in England. LPhila.
delphia Record.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

The shah of Persia, recently reported
III, has been one of the most progressive
monarchs that country ever had. Dur
ing his reign Teheran has changed from
dreary old town of 100000 inhabitants
to city of thrice that population, and
been beautifed with fine promenades,
Elegant residences, and handsome public
edifices. He has introduced banks, gas,
telegraphs, and street railways, and mod
ernized his army and heis the first ruler
Of Persia to form a regular ministry on
the European model and to nominate
ambassadors to foreign courts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
ST R A us =
Retail Liquors At vasls.l' Prices
wEcARRYrHE LARGEST STOCK OF
Al 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 believe In large sales and small prof
its. Special attention paid to all city and
country orders. Give us 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, 1891-09-29

Slimdood-Now, Miss vavassar. if you
will select any flowers that you prefer, !
should esteem it an honor.
Miss vavassar-Oh, must have some
of those delightful yellow and white
flowers. They are lovely and SO becom-
ing to mel Let me have those, please.
Clerk-They grow wild and are quite
common in the woods just outside the
city.
Miss Yavassar-Ah, well, If that's the
case. viii have to have some La Francs
vcses. suppose.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in any case of
failure return Of purchase price. On
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief In every case,
when used for any affection of Throat,
Lung or Chest, such as Consumption, In
iammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Whooping Cough, Group, etc. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfect
ly safe and can always be depended up
on. Trial bottles free at the City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

City Man (patronizinglyl-Awi You
conduct this farm yourself, eh? No help
at all? Farmer-OnIy at harvest time,
when hire some I've got one son, but
he amt here. / sent him { tn city {
earn his livin'. "Sent him to the city,
chr" ~Yes. He amt got brains enough
fer farmer Good News.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
LOVE srAR PHILOSOPHY.

It is better TO be right than to be left.
Borrowing is sometimes a dishonest
method of begging. Galveston News.
The bull doubtless caught his habit Of
paving up the dust out in the big road
from man.
~Do not grow weary in well doing,
but do not make others weary talk
ing about it.
II is hard to tell just how the earth is
coming to an end as long as it moves in a
complete circle.
If some people could twist their
mouths around behind their heads they
would actually talk behind their own
backs.
The little whirlwinds begin to waltz
of down the road as soon as the rain.
makers make their bow and begin to oil
up their machinery.
@Do not put your light under the
bushel, but this does not mean that you
shall spend all your life marching IN >
screaming torchliQht procession.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

Suffered for more than ten years with
that dreadful disease, catarrh, and used
every available medicine which was rec
commended to me. | cannot thank you
enough for the relief which Ely's Cream
Balm has afforded me.--Emanuel Meyers
Winfield, L. l., N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

A Chicago citizens life was saved yes
terjay by a thick pocketbook. which
stopped would be murderer's bullet.
Wisdom suggests the importance Of car
rying thick pocketbooks. Chicago Mail.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

"UncIe John" said little Emily, do
you know that baby who was fed on
elephants milk gained 20 pounds in
week?" "NOnsensel" exclaimed Uncle
John, and then asked, @Whose baby was
it7" "It was the elephants baby, re
piled little Emily.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
FOREIGN FACTS.


The population of Russia lie estimated
at 10, 100000.
Cycling schools are now recognized as
part of the garrison arrangements of Bel
GUM.
There are Is. .0O0, 900 farmers in France,
the total population Of the country being
81, ,000 200.
Several attempts have been made td
steal the Russian crown from its repose
in the Kremlin in Moscow.
II is the intention of European engi-
neers to store the waters Of the Nile to
such an extent as to enable a greater ex-
tension of the cotton and sugar cane
crops IN that region.
When Verdi built his hospita near
Florenzulo, it cost $4,000. He endowed
II with 600, 900 more. de is now build
ing In Milan hospital for poor old artists
which will cost 500, 900, and he is ex
pected TO endow that with $4O0, ,O00 u
win hold 180 men.
An iron buoy belonging to the United
States Lighthouse establishment recently
drifted across the Atlantic and was
picked up on the west coast Of Ireland.
The Lighthouse Board, on being notified
Of the fact, presented the buoy TO the
Irish Light Service, and It was thankfully
accepted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
RomarkaI,ie.Facfs.

Heart disease is usually supposed TO
be incurable, but when properly treated
large proportion Of cases can be cured.
Thus Mrs. Hatch; oE Elkhart, Ind, and
Mrs Mary L. Baker, Of Ovid, Mich, were
cured after suffering 20 years. $. g.
Linburger, druggist at San Jose, H.,
says that DR.. Miles New Heart Cure,
which cured the former. worked won
ders for his wife. Levi Logan Of Buc
hanan, Mich. who had heart disease for
30 years, says two bottles made him
~feel like q new man" DR.. Miles New
Heart Cure Is sold and guaranteed by
FeIdmeyer Bros. City Drug Store Book
Of wonderful testimonials free,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

A rapid sale Of Murray Hill lots
expected. Call on George L. Mel
vim for information.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
A chance os on,n,on.

Remember, not one penny can we tako
with us into the unknown land.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
NOTICE.
Notary Rublic-

All business connected with the Notary
Public promptly attended 70.
ELIAS g. HYDE,
ua No. 50 Main HsFeet, Annapolis, Id
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

Wa Will insert In this column advertisos
Wound, &c., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less. for 20 Conts.
E0R SALE CHEAP.-1 Gasoline Stove. I
4 Cylinder Heater, Hard Wood Bnffet-
and bone and Shell Mil. all nearly new Ad-
dress. CAPITAL Office.
TOR SALE. A MAHOGANY SIDE
a BOARD. seventy Ave years old In per-
dect order. For further particulars apply to
. Id q. DAMMEYER, 10 Conduit Street.
EOR SALE.-A GOOD AND SAFE
a driving HORSE. light DAYTON and
Ha HHaAIhMMEsS; IM VIII Use sci cheap. Apply to z. A.
TOR RENT. Two ROOMS, WITH
y or without Boari. Apply at 70 Glouces-
TOR SALE.--6 HORSES AND ONE
"A Jersey cow and CALF, also Jersey
bSIII III aS21irSS S1SsAsryP sa rAyPPliyv PHiyv2RY & STABLE
WANTED. TWO LIVE MEN, So
Wv ber and Industrious, as agents. To tho
right men salary and commission will be paid.
bbpply at No. lO4 Main Street, to 10 A. M, ;o 2
w WANTED. "A WOMAN TO WASH
w Iron and Cook for q small family. APP
ply at 63 Gloucester street. v-5w
TOR RENT.-FURNISHED ROOMS.
n Apply at so Market St. Annapolis. 93
TOR RENT.-HoUsE No. 80 EAST
IL Street, near Prince George. All new
inside. Seven Rooms. Water and Bath
Large yard. &13 per month. $50
TOR RENT.-Three or four desira-
n Bile ROOMS, furnished or unfinished;
desirable location. Apply at "a Green street.
AN AGENT OF PUSH WANTED
IA 20 represent large loan and building
association. Salary and commission paid TO
the right party. Address NORTH AMERI-
CAN SAVINGS ASSOCIATION. Commerce
WANTED-LADY TO DO WRIT
Wv ing at home. Address, with self ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Miss Flora ID.
Jones, South Bend, Ind, Proprietor OF the
Famous "Blush of Roses. Gil
Tor sALE.-A SOLID ROSEWOOD
II GUITAR. finely made. A splendid
toned instrument Never been used Cost
$l6, win be sold for sl2. Apply at this Of
fee. 4ltf
Wanted q Good Smith,
Either 70 take Shop on Shares. or viii employ
by the month. Must be a first-class SH0ER,
and general workman in the Smithing busi-
ness. Address,
s27 W. S. GLOVER, Galloway, P. o.
Typewriting Done,
CENTS PER FOLIO 600 words) by j,
". DUFFY. 102 King George Street. n0
Fine AIiIc1R Cow f0r Sale.
A gentle COW, giving rich milk. is for
sale at low figure. Apply at this Office.
OLD HAIR MATTRESSES
Remade Equal to New.
With or without new Tick.
Also Old Feather BEDS Renovated by
Steam. Call or address
g. W. RILEY,
921 II Main Street, Annapolis. Md.
q FOR SALE. q
That very desirable Dwelling. s. Z.
Cor Of Maryland Avenue and Hanover
Street. VIII be sold on easy terms. z
ID. r.. MAGRUDER,
o1 Attorney for Owner. 4
NOTICE.
Persons having In their possession
BOOKS belonging 10 the State L65rorN,
are requested 70 return them 70 the State
Library.
E.P. DUVAL,
o4o Gee, rs1s~~.s&
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WANTS, FOR SALE, &c.

We will insert In this column advertise.
ments of wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Wound, &o., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less. for 4b Cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29
VIM, r. SHIELDS,
barber d HarDresser
Gar S,...,,

N,'i..' N.'SIA' ', attention paid to Shaving, Hair
h,..ss 'saAnpOoing, Hair Dyeing, Sc. Also
r,a.sS4Aha - and gaaranteed TO give satisfaction
a@ ess se' cleanliness a speciality in this
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

TOR SALE.--6 HORSES AND ONE
IL Jersey COW and CALF, also Jersey
BULL, years old. Apply to
OH VANSANT'S LIVERY STABLE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

w ANTED. "A WOMAN TO WASH
w Iron and Cook for small family. APP
ply at 63 Gloucester street. 9-6w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-29

EOR SALE CHEAP.-1 Gasoline Stove. I
Cylinder Heater, Hard Wood Bnfet-
Refrigerator. I Lounge. 1 Sideboard Safe,
dress. CAPITAL Office.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-05-06

KANSAS CITY, May 4-Ex.Gov.
Crittenden was stricken this evening
with fatal illness. He was taken
suddenly i'll after returning home from
his office. Physicians were immedi-
ately summoned and an examination
showed that the ex-governor was suf-
fering from a ruptured blood vessel at
the base Of the brain and also from
uramic poisoning. The attending
physicians say his recovery is impcs-
sible.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-05-06
Another Conflict in the Coke Re-
gion Between officers and
Mob.
One Striker Killed and Another
Seriously Wounded by the Of
fcers in Self-Defense.
The Anticipated Trouble.

SCoTTsDALE, Pa, May 4.-The
coke region today was shaken from
center to circumference by just such
another scene as has been feared since
the dreaded Morewood killing. AT
Leisenring No. last mis- hit man
named Mahan was shot dead and
another seriously injured. Even at
this hour il is difficult 10 secure posi-
tive information. owing to the ex~
element caused by the affair. The
most reliable accounts, however, agree
thst two HungsriAns, who had left
the works. delayed their visit, and
Superintendent Gray became suspic-
ious. He, in company with his assist
ants and four deputy sheriffs, visited
house No. Il, where their workmen
were enjoying themselves immensely.
Their entrance caused a stampede
among the strikers, and two Of them
rushed out. Gray and the deputies
were followed up the hill by the angry
crowd who came so close that they
were compelled 10 back down with
rifles presented They stood off the
mob a. long as possible, but Mahsn
/ rushed up to one OF the deputies, seiz-
ing his rife and graphing with him.
/ This deputy fired and the balance fol-
| lowed suit In the fusilade one man
/ fell dead, while another wss injured.
| The remains Of Mshon shrouded in \
| black shroud, are on a cot in No. 3
/ this evening. He was evicted from
| this house about week ago and the
strikers today gained possession in
time TO shelter his body. There are
grave apprehensions OF further trou-
ble at Lei-enring ard the force OF
deputies j. largely increased. Deputy
Coroner Stone arrived at Leisenring
empanueled jury and conducted al
examination. A verdict wss rendered
that Mahsn came to bis death from
gunshot wounds fired by unknown
persona On information OF Worthy
Foreman McCloy, OF the mine works
Mine boss CallehAn, Superintendent
i Gfhy, anu hIu Does AbbCN WcAO NJ
rested for the murder and given a
preliminary hearing before 'Squir'
Cotton, Of Dunbar, who held the de
fendents for trial and they wer,
taken to Jail. The testimony plAceC
the blame Of shooting on Gray. SOM
thirty families were evicteC
today at Broadtord, and more would
have been thrown out bad not depu
ties objected to being stoned ant
struck because they were not allowe'
10 use their revolvers on the strikers
Tonight there are 8 500 men at work
including the men at the Indepen
dent works and T. w. Rainey's
There is no doubt 4 Glow but stead,
gain being made on the men, OWN
to the heavy imports Of labor. Fiv
carloads Of Italians arrived in n
region today.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-05-06
THE cIrrzxEs MOVEMENT AGAIN.
Tn. same old Tune With some slight vari-
aIIOns.

The same Old Tune with some slight vari-
atOns.
The apathy Of the municipal cam
paign was broken yesterday afternoon
by the appearance on the street Of q
dodger calling a meeting of "citizens
at the court house last night for the
purpose Of nominating a ticket for the
ensuing city election. While the aim OF
the instigstors was to make il appear
q spontaneous movement direct from
the hearts of the people, it is neverthe-
less fact that although the dodger
did not make its appearance until about
4 O'Clock, the slate that was run
through at the meeting was known to
everybody before supper time, and to
the credit Of the engineers be it said that
the machine did not slip a cog, though
some efforts were made by rebellious
"citizens" to bring about such catas-
trophe.
The call vas made for S O'Clock but
Il was $50 before Mr.. Middleton
mounted the rostrum and called the
assemblage to order. In assuming tenn
porary chairmAnship of the meeting
Mr.. Middleton spoke as follows:
Fellow ciuzens-Tbis meeting ha s
been called by q few Of our citizens
regard less of politics, for the pur'
poee of placing iu nomination ticket
for the forthcoming city election. The
notice given was signed by citizen
comm fttee, and / do not hesitate TO
saw that was one who had . hand in
the preparation Of that notice. Every
man whether a taxpayer or only
resident should feel an interest In
matters of this kind. If the best In
teersts of the city can be subserved
without a political contest, l believe
that IL is better that it should be
done. In local matters II is not best
that there should be a political con-
test. Men should only be named for
the offices, who by reason oftheir edu.
cation, training and ability are ntteo
to fill these offices. III TINS meeting
can nloce in nomination a ticket that
will he sati sactory to the people gener-
laIly, 1 believe it will 60 through with
out a contest.
The chairman then announced the
first business to be the selection oi =
permansnt chairman. Harold Brown
nominated Mr.. Middleton and the
nomination being seconded, the chair
in the absence Of any other officer, re-
quested the reporter Of the JOURNAL
to put the motion. which request wa'
complied with and the result being
favorably to Mr.. Middleton's retention
of the chair, he thanked the gentle
men present for the honor, and
ANNOUNCED the next order 4
be the selection Of secre
tary. Mr.. Astle nominated Mr.. Ed
Butler and Mr.. Geo. GrOs and Mr.. ]
b. Collins having excessively de
clined the honor, there being no or
position Mr.. Buffers nomination wa
followed by an unanimous election
The chair then stated-by intuition
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-05-06
The President IN Oregon.

ASHLAND, Ore, May 4.-The presi-
dent and party arrived here shortly
after S O'Clock tonight and received
an enthusiastic welcome. A cOmmit-
tee Of the Oregon state Legislature
boarded the train and welcomed the
president to Oregon. The president
made happy response and also spoke
TO a crowd at the depot. After stop
Of about thirty minutes at Ashland,
the special pulled out, preceded by a
special train carrying the Legislative
committee and prominent citizens.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-05-06
A Tornado in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 4.-The tor
nado " which was reported from Paducah
last night also passed through Eddy
VILE, in Lyon county, and through
Graves county. At Eddyville, t, A.
Metcalf, superintendent of the La'ges
Stove works, was fatally hurt by fly
ing debris and in Graves county q
boy named Jsmes was killed by a tree
being blown upon him while driving
along the road, His team was also
killed. In the country in the track OF
the storm much damage was done to
tobacco barns and plants.