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, 1891-08-09

LONDON. Aug. Sat Leeds, today. a
balloonist named Higgins was killed, and
Miss Dewey, who accompanied him in the
ascension, norrowly escaped death. The
couple intended to give h traptze perform
ance while ascending and afterwards de-
scend by means of parachute. In the
ascension the balloon was caught by a cur
rent of air and blown side ways, striking a
telegraph pole. The couple we're sitting
on the bar, which began to sway to and fro
in a frightful manner. Miss Dew oy, think
ing it safer TO drop from the bar before be-
ing thrown therefrom, lowered herself by
her hands, hung for a moment, and
dropped. landing on the ground unhurt.
Released from her weight, the. balloon
shot upward, and Higgins, getting en-
tangled In the telegraph wires, was swept
off the bar and fell, striking on his back
and receiving injuries which resulted
fatally In n few moments.
, 1891-08-09

B. Woods and Mrs. Ed Nash, are having
an outing al | va.
Mrs. A. j. King and daughter, Miss
Julia King, are guests of Mrs. Warren.
Miss Maynard Of Denver, is visiting
Mrs. MasI.
On Tuesday evening next Miss Helen
Jeffrey will entertain a number Of her
young friends at a water melon party.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. Masl will
give a large party in honor of Miss May
nard OF Denver.
Messrs. L. j. Pasmore and Fred.
Haight will give a reception on Thursday
evening at the Presbyterian church in
honor of Miss Abbie Whinnery, the
vocalist of Philadelphia, who has been
quietly spending her vacation here. The
reception will be purely musical. Miss
Whinnery will sing. Mrs. Brewster,
Mrs. Cropsey, Mr.. Repath, Prot.
Hutchinson. Miss Yale and Miss Stanley
will take part. Tickets OF invitation will
be issued for which no charge will be
made.
, 1891-08-09
CLOSE OF TuE
Four 7Lh Men II the Depart
ment Team.

The army rifle contest at Bellevue has
closed with Private Davidson of company
6, 10th Infantry, in the lead, making a
total of $50 points, or 30 more than was
ever made undert the same circumstances on
the range. The Bee says Private David
son has been given the sobriauet of gun
sling" because of the peculiar manner IN
which he adjusts his weapon when firing.
He is a devotee of the art and it is claimed
chat he has not yet reached the limit of
his skill. There are hopes entertained
that Davidson will do remarkable work in
the competition at Chicago aud surprise
even his friends as he did in this case; be-
cause, while 1t was apparent that he was
to secure a position at the head of the
teams, nobody imagined that he was to
beat the department record by 80 points.
The 10th infantry secured three men in
the department team, while h 18th got
four, the 7th two and the I'd one. This
team, however, will not take part In the
army competition at Chicago, but the four
men who have made the best scores,
namely. Messrs. Davidson. Draney, Mayer
and Hill, will go, accompanied by Corp.
Holen. distinguished marksman of the
7th. who knocked out Ohrensberg of the
I'd Tor fifth place. AS below appears the
distinguished marksmen who compete at
at Chicago are Sergt. Davis OF the 10th
and Corp. Lloyd of the I'd.
These will shoot, with eight others from
the several departments Of the army, for
prizes, the competitors constituting the
army team of distinguished marksmen,
each man having previously won at least
three medals in army competitions.
The result OF the shooting so far as the
teams are concerned, is a ppended, the
first table showing the team of.the de-
narImenI
, 1891-08-09
KILLED in the Ring.

MANCHESTER, Aug. s.-A prize fight
took place near here last night be.
tween two local sports named Henney and
Svindelle. The men were matched to
tight to n finish for a sovereign a side.
After ssvaeely lighting for an hour Swim
dele dealt Henney a terrific blow on the
head. The latter threw up his hands and
dropped like a log. Attempts to revive
him failed and there is no doubt that he
died instantly. Swindelle aud those who
brought about the fight were arrested on
the charge of manslaughter.
, 1891-08-09

ST.. LAWRENCE, S. D., Aug. S.-The
hottest weather ever experienced here
has prevailed for two days past. So in
tense has been the heat that men and ami
mails have succumbed in many instances,
and harvest work was entirely suspended
through the middle of the day. AT / p.
IN. Yesterday the mercury rose to 1852
and ll00 in the shade. Late wheat suf-
tered terribly and some fields will not be
cut. Other wheat is ell right. Com is
suffering for rain. Unless showers come
soon, or a cold wave, but little will sur
vive the ordeal.
, 1891-08-09
A PICTURESQUE LETTER.
Mrs. Kemp Tells OF Some Beautiful
London Sights and Experiences.

Judge Bergman has received a letter
from his daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Kemp,
now soiourning in London, who says: Il
should enjoy being here very much, but
every other halt hour the rain begins to
fall and it is as cold as November. Last
week we had most charming sunshine
which we took a advantage of by making
some delightful excursions into the sur
rounding country. One day we drove to
81. Adams to sec the famous cathedral of
that name. 1t is called the largest church
in the world and its size is certainly mag
%niticent. 1t dates back to the Norman
period and has a most curious tower
built of old Roman tiles. Until the last
twenty years it lay a mass of ruins and a
nobleman of the neIghborhood, thIrstiug
for renown, undertook the restoration of
it and spent l Cont know how many
thousand pounds upon 1t. There has
been great diversity OF opinion as to the
artistic success of his restoration and he
has written a most a%musingly cross book
defending his taste and extolling his own
virtues.
Another day we went to Hatfield, Lord
S%alishury's place, which is considered one
of the show places of England. Only the
day before the German emperor and EN-
press and all the flower of England's roy
alties had driven and walked over the
same ground as our feet were treading so
we had a great deal of fun imagining our
selves the royal party.
Speaking of Lord Salisbury makes me
think hat we heard him speak in the
house of lords, Lord Moateagle having
given me an order for that interesting bit
OF sight seeing. Mrs Claris and l went
together and he met us IN the corridor
where we sat until the lord chancellor
tsuch a dumpy little man with a long
flowing wig and black gown had gone by
in state. Then we went into the holy of
Lolies' and we're fortunate enough to wit
ness the ceremony of a lord Just taking
his scat for the first time. The manoeu
vres they went through were awtully
amusing and | couldn't help laughing to
mvself when | pictured such a ceremony
taking place IN congress. | never before
in my life was in a more magnificent
room, every inch of the walls being covered
with magnifcently carved oak and the
windows are all stained glass. Some peo-
pie think 1t TOO gorgeous, but not for my
taste.
IAN London has been in a turmoil over
tho visit of the Germap emnoror and ON.
press anu 'nere were many spienuiu ie'es
made In their honor. We wen to a royal
, 1891-08-09

8. j. IldweII, Haley 8, Marlon county,
Ala writes:
.'Allcock's Porus Plasters are a most in
valuable household remedy. They do all
that is claimed for them. | sell many
hundreds every gear. and every day |
hear of their curing coughs and colds, DIS
eases ofthe spine. liver, and ague cake.
In fact, there is no disease that can be
rnechcd by an external application that
they do not cure"
Beware OF limitations, and do not be de-
ceiyed BY Misrepresentation. Ask for
AlIcock's, and let no solicitation or ex
PLANTATION induce you to accept q substi-
tute.
Allcock' 8 Corn and Bunion Shields eff
feet quick and certain relief.
, 1891-08-09

An English syndicate has purchased
nearly all the leather board factories in
the Eastern states, including the Hard
wood Manufacturing companies at Leo
minister, Mass. Moncan company at Ken
nebec; the Leather Board com pauy of
Boston, and the Clegg & Fisher plants of
Lawrence.
, 1891-08-09

Something entirely new is Alex Turn
bulls Furniture club. $50 worth for 81 a
week. Join it.
, 1891-08-09

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects Of severe
weather.
, 1891-08-09

Pay 81 a week and get $50 worth of
furniture by joining Alex TurnbulPs
Furniture club.
, 1891-08-09

Go to Abney & Johnston's for saddl,
horses for men or ladies.
, 1891-08-09

Does your back ache2 Oregon Kidney
Tea will cure you.
, 1891-08-09

Printing at the Leader Office.
, 1891-08-09

DUBLIN, Aug. S.-A telegram received
IN this city from Belfast states that Dillon
and O'Brien have persuaded four Irish
members OF the house of commons, who,
since the disruption in the Irish parlia-
mentary party, followed the leadership of
Parnell. to secede from the Parnellite SEQ
ton and cast their fortunes with the
McCartbyites, or tho section that opposes
Parnell as leader of the Irish cause.
, 1891-08-09

Call at David's drug store for soda
water.
, 1891-08-09

Join Alex Turnbull's Household Furni
ture club. $50 worth for 81 per week.
, 1891-08-09

At the close of the shoot the adiutant
read the standing of the men.
AS the name of each competitor and
distinguished marksman was announced,
the owner advanced and closed on the
center in single rank, officers on the right,
two yards in front of the line and opposite
the adjutant,
The line then presented arms, saiutinE
the assistant adjutant general.
The team having taken up its position,
each member was called forward and upon
his breast, Col. Sheridan, aided by Maj.
Benham, pinned the medal the soldiers
had won. Col. Sheridan made no speech.
He simply addressed each soldier a few
words IN a conversational tone, congratu-
lating him on his success and thanking
him in the name of the departmental
commander, fol the good work he had
done for the army.
The leader of the team received a gold
medal, the second, third and fourth each
a silver medal, and the other six men a
bronze medal apiece. Corp. Draney was
presented with a magnificent gold watch
by Fritz With, an old soldier, who had
seen service in Col. Sheridau's regiment,
the I'd Missouri.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
whatH. wanted.

The eccentricities of great men are not
to be interfered with, especially when
the great men are in bad humor. A new
story of General Jackson relates that,
while on one of his journeys TO Tennes-
see about the time of the notification ex-
citement, he arrived at Virginian viii
lage in very impatient state of mind,
both with public affairs and with the
state of the roads.
The President was entertained as a
guest at the house of a lady in the vii
lage, and although he tried to be polite,
the state of vexation which he was in
affected him visibly.
His hostess, at the supper table, was
much alarmed to see the general swal-
lowing with great rapidity cup of all
most boiling hot tea.
wait, wait, general" exclaimed the
lady. ~Let me give you some cold
water" mo. thank you, ma'am, said
the general. continuing to drink. @But
/ don't see how you can drink that boil
ing hot tea without scalding yourself"
mo wonder you can't, ma'am," said
jackson; II am scalding myself. "
But, sir, why do you"
"Good gracious, ma'aml" exclaimed
the general, @don't you see that want to
scald myselfI"
The lady refrained from making any
further suggestions as to her distin-
guished guests comfort.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

The subterfuges resorted to by animals
. search of food have been regarded by
he general reader as the most interesting
nd instructive portion of the works of
aturalists. An incident illustrative OF
he cunning Of the wasp was recently re
tied to us by an observing gentleman.
4 blue wasp, known as the solitary wasp,
iecause It lives alone in its little clay
iest, was seen to hurl itself upon the
trong, wheel shaped web Of a large spi-
Ter. Here it set up loud buzzing, like
hat of fly when accidentally entangIed
a similar web. The spider, watching
It the door of his silken domicile, stole
autiously forth. His advance was slow.
Or he evidently felt that he was approach
ng no common enemy. The apparently
esperate yet fruitless efforts of the wasp
o free himself encouraged the spider and
Ired him forward. But when within
eme three inches of his intended victim,
he wasp suddenly freed himself from his
iock ENHANCEMENT, and darting upon
he poor spider in moment, as il were,
pierced him with his deadly sting in
iundred places. The wasp then bore his
u gotten spoil to his lowly home.
This home is built of clay, thiulble
haped, and originally containing but one
apartment. In the lower part Of this cul
,le sac the wasp deposits its eggs. Imme-
lately over them it draws thin, gluti-
nous curtain. Upon this curtain it packs
away the proceeds Of its hunting excur-
lions, such as spiders, flies, and all other
insects which it regards as suitable food
for It's young. Consequently when the
Young escape from the ova they find
above them well stocked larder. and
radually eat their way through the
hoice depository, finally appearing to
he delighted world in the agreeable form.
md stature Of perfected wasps.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
Ths IdIs OLA Enhl..

A brass band of 81 Pieces, which had
been marching about the streets playing
pulse quickening music. stopped for n
moment before market place, and an
Ok, which had been following on behind,
found himself for the nonce beside a
team of other oxen, who stood yoked TO
a heavy cart.
"Hard at it," / see, said the unbur.
dened Ok pleasantly.
yes" replied one of the Team.
~What job are you in now?"
"Fm not doing anything at present,
replied the other, picking up straw and
holding it carelessly between his lips.
you're looking well, said the OF Ok
in the Yoke.
"Y-hes; gained $50 pounds in threc
weeks. That's pretty good, amt it2"
Il sh'd say so, Where are you going
now2"
~Just walking around listening to tha
music. They're tuning up now. Ta,
tai" and the snare drum ratified, thu
comets burst forth, and the Ok marched
away to the Dom pun pun of the big
bass Horn.
"And we stay behind and tug this
Blame Cart, said the Nigh Ok. what
kind of a soft snap has he got, anyway2"
If you'd a read the lettering on his
blanket you wouldn't be kicking" re-
piled the Off Ok.
What did il say?"
Barbecue at Schmitts Park To-mor.
row."
Moral-"If your Friend wants TO have
a little Fun, let him."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
specinen Gases.

s. Fl. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, wa
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheuma-
iism, his Stomach was disordered, his
Liver was affected to an alarming degree
appetite fell away, and he was terribly
reduced in flesh and strength Three
bottles of Electric Bitters cured him.
E Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill had a
running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's
Arnica Saiye. and his leg is sound and
well. John Speaker, Catawba, o., had
FIVE large Fever sores on his leg. doctors
said he was incurable. One bottle of
Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's
Arnica Salye cured him entirely. Sold
by the City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
BILL SYE ON LANDSCAPES.
lie Stays Few Days sn North Caro-,

lie Stays Few Days fn North Caro-
ItEa.
Relatively. the larger part of the State
is very near IS the Creator left il in
the sun 10 dry. Virgin forests are still
that way after the lapse of millions of
years, and have had them pointed out
tome with pride ON that account by old
timers here. There are thousands and
thousands of acres everywhere, and no.
where viii you see thereon where an
effort has been made at clearing up the
land, save the unsatisfactory one, it
seems to me, OF trying to clear farm by
cutting down a tree every two weeks in
order to get possum that is concealed
IN 1t. From the oranges of the coast to
the buckwheat pancakes of the Blue
Ridge; from the terrapin of her tropic
shores to the maple sirup of the mount
aims, North Carolina has almost every
thing on earth that is good to eat; and,
in the language of Daniel Webster, her
skies shed health and vigor. do not
just remember for sure whether Webster
said that or whether / quote from my
self, but it is good and true.
To this point comes the worn and weary
capitalist, with his household and his
hemoThages, his income, and his i'm
somnia. He comes to swap his scudi for
few stolen afternoons this side the non
dividend declaring grave. 1t is good
place for that, but better still for those
who have been wiser and who came
earlier.
The tar vineyards of this State are well
known everywhere, and rank with those
of Europe as to adhesive qualities and
bouquet. The mule also fiourishes here,
and it is well to take day off while he is
doing so. The mule is rarely found
associated with his own kind here. but is
often hitched up with highly mortified
horse, or sometimes budding heifer OF
two or three summers.
The North Carolina mule has never
been entirely satisfied with the terms of
surrender at Appomattox, and it has em-
Uttered him good deal, so that instead
of taking up the duties and obligations
of life and winning success for himself
he strikes one as being rather morbid and
unhappy. He seems also prone to COM
ment harshly on the lack of congeniality
among his parents, and to be constantly
asking himself, Is marriage failureg"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21


"This is my first regular trip ON the
South Side line, said the loquacious pas
senger to the driver of the night car.
"Pve been West Slider for year. Be-
fore that lived on the North Side Be
fore that lived in half dozen suburbs.
Move every May is my motto. A man
wants change.
THAT'S so, said the driver.
Same way with my business" con-
tinued the loquacious passenger. "rve
just gone into the real estate business.
Before that / tried the board Of trade.
Before that ! was ticket broker. Oh, I've
been most everything, regular jack of
all trades. 'Twon't do for man TO stay
too long in thing and get rusty.
That's so, said the driver.
Sometimes I'm up; sometimes I'm
down. I've had my carriage and pair,
and I've tried the walking. I'm down
now. But l amt kicking. 'Variety's
the spice of life,' you know"
"That's so, !" replied the driver.
Driving must be mighty monotonous.
Tis, amt it?"
"Oh, so so.
ANY money in it?"
"'Bout $40 a month.
"Got anything laid by2"
"House and lot.
%What're they worth? ?"
"Pve been offered $780,"
SCOT familyI"
"rve raised eight-ive boys and three
girls.
Been driving for the company long?"
"Oh, bout 20 years.--Chicago Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
BY Far the Greatest Bargains

Ever offered by any house in this city.
will be offered to the people of AnnapO-
lis and vicinity for the next 80 days by
Brooks & BARTON, the largest Shoe
House in the city, who have just pur-
chased the entire stock of the dissolution
of Pollock & Friedenrich, the artistic
manufacturers of Ladies, Misses and
Children's Shoes In Baltimore. The
Stock, amounting TO over $1,000 viii be
sold for less than the cost to manufac
ture them. The stock Is all new and
consist of Ladies Hand -Sewed Buttoa
Boots, in all sizes, widths and styles
Misses and Children's Hand Sewed, In
in all sizes and styles. There are also
lot of Ladies Opera Slippers, and Ladies
Oxfords, in Hand-Mad The whole
stock win be sold loss than manufactur-
ing cost. The sale of these goods Will
begin MONDAY, June 1st, 1891, by
BROOKS & BARTON, IS Main Street.
Annapolis, ND.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

Mother Goose" was a real character,
and not an imaginary parsonage, as has
Deen supposed. Her maiden name was
elizabeth Foster, and she was born in
1865 She married Isaac Goose in 1893.
aud few years after became member
If Old South Church, Boston. and died in
1857, aged 90 years. The first edition OF
her songs, which were originally sung TO
her grandchildren, was published in Bos-
ton in 1718 by her son in law, Thomas
Fleet. The house in which great part
Of her life was spent was allow, one story
building, with dormer windows and .
red tiled roof, looking something like an
old English country cottage.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
= II II A U 8 :
Retail Liquors 1t WaslsL' Prices,
WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK oF
All Kinds Imported and Domesti
Fine Vines 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 e., 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 or 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, 1891-07-21
PRICE ONE CENT


He-Senator Ingalls, has written a
very fine poem on opportunity. l agree
with its philosophy, but it is not every
man who knows when his opportunity
comes. In my mind the getting Of a
good wife may be mans opportunity.
She-I agree with you in that, Of
course.
He-Now, think you are my oppor.
tunity-=-.
She--You think sog
Hell do. What do you think9
She (blushingl-Well if you have
found your opportunity you should em-
brace it.-New York Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
Rev. Pink PUNK Ab.ndons Buttons

Il hab an announcement ter make,
deah breddern, wich may surprise va,
but fer yer own saker as well as mine, it
must be promulgated. De pastar OBJ dis
yarfock has discontinued de use of suspen-
ders, and hereafterwards an hencefo'th
his pantaloons viii be held up by a strap,
buckled aroun' his waist. Consequen-
shually he viii hab no furder use fo' de
useful but too nume 3 brass an tin
buttons wich hab appeared so PREVALENT
~ in de collection basket fer de Las few
months. n-New York Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

Il will cost you nothing and viii sure
ly do you good IL you have q Cough,
Cold. or amy trouble with Throat, Chest
or Lungs. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds =
guaranteed 10 give relief, or money viii
be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found 1t just the thing and under its use
had speedy and perfect recovery. Try
8 sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself Just how good thing It Is
Trial bottles free at the City Drug Store,
AHvorksno IN 4ho CAprwAr
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

.Derest wun, H. wrote, meat me to-
mite without fale.
And she replied; ~There is no such
word as fale.'n
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

srm onto you I" chuckled the Fly, as
he settled down on the Mans head.
~Yes," remarked the Man, as he
knocked the Life out of the Fly, II see
you are dead onto mef"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

II is the easiest riding Carriage made. In
good order, and will be sold cheap. Apply at
B. G. MARTINS Livery Stable, West Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
Ger. state circle and CornhilIst
ELECTRIC BELLS.

Aananciators, Burglar Alarms, Electric
bes Bronze, Nickle and Wood Pushes, Door
=. Window Springs, Electric Mattings, Door
fas aud Attachments, Magnetic Bells, Buz-
,,s Batteries (all kind), Foot Pushes, Pear
'aes, DESK Pushes, and all Supplies for
te,'ie Bel Work, furnished on short notice;
sak gaasnteed to give satisfaction. Can
\. so0d reference, Samples can be seen al
Z kafyand Ave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

Speaking about ornithology, did yon
know that full fe lged larks were bred
from little swallows - Binghamton
Leader.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21

Wild Zulu-How wor t'ings in Ros-
commin, phin yez lift tn phIace, Cor
rigan?
Savage Moor-Fine, Dinnis, fine, barrin'
the evictions; it's many a poor mon over
there wud be thankin' the saints fer the
foine, plisant job that you an me do be
havinl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-21
Fine NIiIch Cow for Sale.

A gentle COW, giving rich milk. is for
sale at low figure. Apply at this Office