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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efIectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in It's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent Qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one wn,
wishes to try it. Do not accept an,
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. EEE vcRk. ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17
a CARD OF THAMES.

The undersigned desires to return his
sincere thanks to his many friends for
their liberal support in his behalf in the
grand rally contest at Mt. Moriah A. M.
L. Church Yesterday, by which he was
able to turn over TO the Church the snm
of $1S464 1.-The next highest amount of
any of the contestant companies.
CHAS. Il. HARRIS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17
Graphology.

Graphology Is the latest fad. Ii is a
science that comes, like all the occult
sciences. from the East. The grapho.o-
gist who has charge of this department
pert, and in all cases her conclusions
have been rightly drawn. To the young
81 il a source OF profit to know the ten
denotes that are most strongly develop,
"a. and the old people viii be amused bY
Il a. well as instructed. Every purchas-
er Of the frank Leslie's Weekly, .
lmonthly edition,) is entitled 10 a re-
sponse through the columns of the news.
paper. and to critical analysis. If they
subscribe to the monthly edition. BY
doing the latter they receive chart. the
value or which Is 81 90 See our" Flow
er Offer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

Two conventions, each claiming
to represent the democracy of the
State of Louisiana, met yesterday at
Baton Rouge. The split was on the
lottery question. The only business
transacted was the appointment of
committee on compromise by the
lottery wing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

The complimentary letter handed
Col. Spencer G. Jones, the retiring
Clerk of The Court of Appeals, BY
Chef Judge Alvy, signed by himself
and his associates on the bench, is a
paper which any State official might
well be proud of. II was in testimo-
ny of his faithful service, his fdeli-
ty to the trust which had been in his
keeping during his twelve years of
service, and the high appreciation
and esteem in which he was held by
the bench and bar with whom he
has been so long associated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

made is our rule. Our Fan and
Winter line of Suits and Over
coats is now ready for inspec-
ton. They are all of pro
per fabric and right color, 81 to
$40. All the way from neat
ness to luxury.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

THE subcribers, as trustees, will sell
/ at public auction, at Jessup's, b
& 0. Il. r., on
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

Born houses of Congress were in
session yesterday. In the Senate a
number of bills were introduced. in
Guiding several by Mr.. Proctor af-
fecting army interests. In the House
the death of Representative Houck,
of Tennessee, was formally announe-
ed. The House adjourned til Sat
nrdav
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

I'll hat we sell is guaran-
HVkM teed. Your new hat
lila should be the latest
STYLE both in black and color.
Our department is crowded with
all the newest winter shapes
Special line of SO Derbys at
$l.9S. Boys durable hats, 30
cents up.
FURNISHING DEPART
MENT stocked with full lines
of this seasons Underware,
Shirts, Hosiery, &C., at very
reasonable prices.
IAJJ OPnEPC rpraivp
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

DIAIE OF NIAhlIANUg
County Of Anne arundel, IS:
/, G. A. CULVER, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
G. A. CULVER Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of December, 1891
j. ROLAND BRADY, Notary Public
Commentaries:
JAS REvELL.
1 1 T y W RASD4nr. Directors
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17

II III V-CLUOh n, Mn
The following real estate of which the
late Michael Bannon died, seized and
possessed:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-17
To the CoIorsd People Of Annapolis, Md.

We, the undersigned, wish to state TO
the colored people of Annapolis,
that RICHARD L. KING, Attorney, has
recently collected for us our PENSION
CLAIMS, and many others of old st
Mary's, who have purchased for them
selves comfortable homesteads, and we
confidently commend him to all color
ed people having pensions to collect, as
an honorable and upright man.
HARRISON COUNCIL.
MARY j. CLARKE,
GEORGE REEDER,
JOHN III. REEDER,
NICHOLAS COLE,
d14w LeonaTdtown, st. Mary's County.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
Where Is Ccntentmentq

A Few days since ] called on a well
known business man who, surrounded
by the sumptuous comforts and conven-
fences of an elegantly appointed Office,
should be perfectly contented with his
lot SIS a workingran. However. as we
oLatted OF one ding and another, he
suddenly and enphatically remarked !:
DO you know Pm tire.3 Of this blamed
ofice2 Fact Is, Tn 50 sick Of IL and its
business thai it i,npresses me with being
Just g workshop" And tlsen went
back to my plain desk and chair, with
their single waste basket accessory, and
congratulated myself on my own good
fortune. Detroit Free Press.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
C0LORED SILKS.

I also show a very liberal as
sortment of Coiored Silks, con-
sisting of Surahs, China Silks,
Foulards, Colored Brocades, all
in the latest styles, and at prices
at which the customer is sur
DriSed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
NEW ADVEkTiSEMENTs
NOTICEOF SALE.
OFFER FOR SALE ON

1 OFFER FOR SALE ON
i easy terms the following
tracts OF land as follows: Adjoining
Tie lands w Y. Newkirk, ID. VI.
Skies ard others. First tract begin
ming at the mouth Of often at Her
rings landing on the west side Of
Black river. and runs up said ditch
y ~, " - poles 10 & pine stump,
thence = = " 20 poles to Il pine.
thence ;, w I22 poies to g stake.
thence = - " 40 potts, near the
ola Newkirk will dam. thence ; =
w 90 poles to a pine stump, thence
DUO 5 60 poles to s axe III the road
in keiih's Branch, theme y 50 +
poles 10 a stake, thence 5 Is r ID
pole to u pine stamp, thence ; j6
T. I7G poles to a large pine on the
road, thence S ~ r j6 poles 10
! large pine, thence $ 81 f 81 poles 10
! pine, thence 36l r. 107 poles to Il
stake, thence S &c r SO poles TO a
ditch, thence y rs L 80 poles with
he ditch, thence s IS L u poles,
| thence y 10 Z IA poles, thence 5 80
| 81 pte5, thence 5 90 E 20 poles 20
! T. white oak or the river, hence up
! the meanders Of said river TO The be-
| ginning, containing four hundred
! and three-fOUrths acres more or less.
The second tract on the Clay levels,
! beginning at q stake in D. NJ. Skies
line near read on stake, and runs
n 10 + II poles 10 stake, thence
| y II Y 226 poles 20 a stake rear
Boar Bone branch, thence S l3 J.
l35 poles TO stake, thence $ So T.
1872 poles 10 the beginning. Contain
! ing one-hundred ;>rG nineteen aud
! one quarter acres, more or less. Said
land conveyed to me by John a.
Stephens, April 9Th, 1888.
Registered May q, 1883, in the
Office Of the Register Of Deeds for
Sampson county, North Carolina, in
Book 10 Of Deeds, page 3l5, &c.
Oct. 2.-9t R. W. HEX s.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
An Easy Way of sketchlr<.

Here Is an Idea for those who sre
artistic and original. It is something
new and very pretty and consists OF
providing your own designs for Gun
broidery, taking them directly fom
nature. This is how you can do it:
Flowers are preserved by dipping them
in melted parafine. By Inoistenins
white paper with benzine It becomes
translucent, then you can easily sketch
impressions Of the flowers When the
paper dries 1t again is Opaque end the
nresslon1 skesohed renaina = Ne~
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
ClOaks and Wraps.

The largest line OF Ladies',
Misses and Cbildren's Cloaks
and Wraps ever exhibited N the
Cape Fear section. Seal Pushes
in long lengths, short cuts and
jackets, Tailor-made Siockinet
Jackets, all wool flannel blazers,
Carded Jackets, Refers, Capes,
in Cloth, Astrachan and Fur,
Imported Stockinet Newmarkets
with and without capes and with
vests, three quarter cut wraps
in new, hobby and attractive
styles. If you desire a wrap Of
any kind see this stock before
purchasing.
MAIL ORDERS
This department, under the
management OF a very efficient
young man who will take plea
sure in waiting on those living
at a distance who will drop us
a postal card, stating quality
and price of goods desired from
the samples thus sent out Gus
toners can make as good selec-
tons as though they We're in the
store. On all cash orders by
mail amounting TO SIS and up
| wards / prepay express charges.
VISITORS.
Are always welcome, and for
the benefit of ladies. and es-
pecially those living at 4 dis
lance, have q nicely furnished
ladies waiting room, a luxury
which cannot be enjoyed in any
Eother store in the city.
My sincere thanks are tender
ed to my frinds and customers
for the cordial support they
have given me in my effort to
build up and maintain a dry
goods trade that would be a
credit to the community.
FRANK THORNTON,
! Oct 1-3t. Fayetteville, n c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
NOTICE.!

UAVING THIS DAY quail
- lied as executor Of the
estate OF John j. Hudson, hereby
give notice to all the creditors Of tn
said John Hudson to present thei
claims to the undersigned within /
months fro n this date Or this motto
will be pleaded in bar Of their re
covery, and ali persons indebted to
said estate are requested 30 make
prompt payment.
J. L. NOOTEN, Admir-
Per t. r. COOPER, Atty.
This Sept Gard, 1901 81 Cts
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
FRANK TRoRNToss COLUMN.

fhAAk IhohNIOhS COLUMN.
FRANK THORNTON
Has Now On Exhibition ct Ills
Mammoth Dry Goods Store,
No. and Q Hay Stree.
FAYErrEvILr, n. c.
Which is the largest, hand
soonest and best Equipped Dry
Goods House South Of Baltimore.
The largest and most magni-
ficent stock Of Fal, and Winter
Goods ever shown in this section
of the South.
Dress Goods.
The buyer in this department
has made an unusually nice
selection of the latest aud most
stylish fabrics for autumn and
winter wear, consisting Of full
lines Of plain materials OF the
most approved color.nEs and
newest weaves. Prominent a.
rnong these are cheyiots. Bed
ford Cords, Crepon Diagonals,
Camels Hair and all wool aud
Silk warp Henriettas.
In mixtures and small effect
suitings, the latest are Relief
Stripes, Zig Tag Suiiings, Che
veron Mixtures, Serpeutine En-
fects and Scotch Tweeds and
Cheviots.
A nice line Of Plaids and
Stripes in subdued and refined
combination.
| | also show splendid selec
ton Of all-wool dom estic ORES.
Goods in Plaids. Stripes ant
| Mixtures. These goods wer,
selected with the greatest care
and have made prices SO low
they will astouish you. Come
and see.
SILKS, SILKS,
[ carry the largest and mos
elegant line Of Silks of an.
merchant in the State, and m!
stock this fall surpasses any o
my previous purchases. | offe.
the following Special Bargain s
All Silk round cord FaillC
Franchise at 79c.
!, All Silk extra fine Faille Fran
caise at 99c.
All Silk very heavy Americ,
Gros Grain at 99c.
All Silk Catcbemire finish
America Gros Grain at 81. 25.
25 Pieces Black Silk very I'm,
quality, worth everywhere 1925
I offer at CSC.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
WHISkET

x,-zzz3 w sssStN-
is often used in medicine, in which
case the purity Of the article is of
the greatest Importance. Nv. Har-
per is Kentucky distiler of national
reputation. The product OF his Dis
tillery is shipped direct to the retail
Grade; it passes through nc middle
mans hand, to be mixed, colored,
and .watered. Consumers, therefore,
have the assurance that I. w. HAIR
PER's Whiskey is sold in its abso-
Lutte purity by the Agents.
SIp 81 l.. J. RUSSELL,
f-@s Clinton. n. C,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15
DRESS TRIMMINGS.

Nothing adds more to the ap-
pearance of a lady's dress than
nice and suita BILE trimmings.
am prepared to meet the wants
of the fair ones in this line l
have the incest and most s,yliay
line Of trimmings ever shown in
this market. I will not attempt
to describe them, but simply
say: "COME AND SEE"
CARPETS.
Ny Carpet Department occu-
pies large portion Of the third
floor and here you viii see the
most magnificent display of
Floor Coverings.
Ever exhibited in North Caro-
lima. They consists of Velvets,
Brussels, Three Ply and Ingram
Carpetings in new and hand
some designs.
T ook At These Prices.
10 Pieces Velvet Carpet, regu-
lar price S1.25 per yard at 81.
80 Pieces Brussels Carpet,
regular price 81 yer yard at 49r.
In addition to above ! offer
a large lot of Floor Oil Cloth at
astonishingly low prices.
| KID GLOVES.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-10-15

I am sole agent for Fosters
celebrated Kid Gloves and have
just received a large invoice OF
these goods in all styles and
colors, every pair warranted.
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AN UNRELIABLE CLOCK.
Testimony Of "A Farmer That Pcrpiexed a
~hreWd Lawyer.

Testimony Of "A Farmer That Pcrplexed a
~hrewd Lawyer.
ease was being tried in a country
court horse had been stolen from a
pasture aud the evidence all pointed 20
certain doubtful character of the
ne'ghboyhood as the culptit Though
his guilt .eemed clear ne had found a
lawyer to undertake his defense. A.
the trial the defendants attorney ex-
pended his energy trying 10 confuse and
frighten the opposing witnesses espe-
eially accrtHn farmer. whose testimony
was particularly damaging. The lawyer
kept mp ire Of questions. asking many
foolish ones aud repeating himself
again ard again. in the hope of decay
in9 The witness into \ contradiction.
You say the lawyer went on
that You can swear t. having seen this
man drive q horse past your farm on the
day ID question:
Il can. replied the witness, wearily,
for he had already answered the ques-
ton a dozen times.
What time was this?"
81 told YOU it was about the middle
of the forenoon
"But don't want any bouts or any
'middlcs | want you to tel the jafy
exactly the Time
why, said the farmer, ~ don't nj
ways carry gold watch with me when
I'm digging potatoes
But you have clock in the house,
haven't vOu?'
eyes"
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DRESSING IN A HURRY.
A sIan Can Get Ready Much ouicke
Than a woman.

sIan Can Get Ready Much Quicker
Than a Woman.
lady correspondent wonders how
her husband and sons can dress so
quickly when they are aroused on a
steamboat at five o'clock i'm the morn
ing and told that the loaf will soou
She says that she and her daughters
lind it impossible TO initiate the celebrity
with which masculine toilets are thes
made. No wonder In an emergency,
man can dress in less time than any
thing but fish: but woman is like a
rose bash in thicket She stands in a
little wilderness of clothes. Not one
too many. but each separate thing an
object of at ention. is the mystery of
dress. and so, if one is precip. tately
dressed with Not minute to spare. -
sounded in her ears aud followed MP
with growing intensity: Cars ready!
You'll be left, Hurry. ma am, hurry
lis 1t strange that she should make a
universal buckle of her hand. and,
grasping scores az scarfs, coilarS. tip
pets. muffs sbawls, make rush for
the train like a smuggler from Gus
tomhouse officer? The main thing Is
to get aboard; the second. 10 sit down
on the first seat in a very smother of
laughter al the ludicro.. . plight. And
then. witt act and skill which only a
woman could commits nd, to transfer all
things to their proper places and uses
in so quiet way that not another one
on the train suspects that a toilet IS he
inr mat{e-N Y LEDGER
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-10-29
HE KNEW HIS OWN.


And Would Not Take Anything Else In
Place of AZ.
''Have you got any small changer"
he asked over the counter. 'Just give
me five nicl<els, three quarters, ten
dimes, tNo thrce-cent pieces. some pen
MES and anything. Just give me al! the
small change you've got, and he threw
down some bills amounting to eleven
dollars
why, whatever are you going 10 do?
Throw coins to the youngs ters?" ques-
toned the storekeeper, smilingiy.
eve half a mind never to handle any
body's money any more" rejoined the
other, refectivSsw wiping the sweat
from his brow. ''That man of mine
gave me some eleven dollars to TAX e
care of for him, and because he gave it
to me in small change he accuses me of
dishonesty for not handing it back TO
him in the same shape.
what? How do Won mean?" asked
the other, incoherently
"Well when he asked for his savings
| gave him the precise amount he placed
with me. eleven dollars. but in two fives
and one. lie wouldn't take it, saying;
No, that isn't my money Boss, | did
think you was an honest man. All,
here he is following me! He'll tell you
to a coin what he wants. Good-by! Only
If he ever wants TO deposit money with
me again--Ill break his head first!"-
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-10-29
UNDER an UMBRELLA.


The Bright scheme % society Nan and
what Came oft.
There is certain bright youth in
Chicago who is something OF an elucu-
ZIONIST and who prides himself on the
ease with which he always gets out of a
difficulty One rainy night he was on
his way To keep an engagement ~ the
house II yoAnr lady, where zee was 10
show off some OF his vocal accomplish
ment~. Wien he was Within three
bloclss OF The place tie rain suddenly
began To come down in earnest. liav-
ing no umbrella. he ensconcei hinSel
in a doorway and looked and waited in
vain for cab. soon he saw man
coming through the gloom with an
um brelta.
"Nou's my chance, he thought, 'I'H
work d scheme.
When the stranger approached he
quickly placed himself under his um-
breila and said; "NiY. old man. I've
been waiting for You for half an hour. Z"
and then without giving the stranger
time To reply ratified on until they We're
ia front Of his destination Is the light
from ihe door fell upon the ace OF the
owner of the nm brelia the clever young
luln simulated great astoniSlment and
begged q Thousand parsious lOr his seem
ing rudenvss as be really Thought it
was his friend njcls.
The stranger replied that he had suf-
fered 40 Inconvenience in the least, aud
protested that he had enjoyed the mis-
take"
Our friend went into the house and
gloatingly told Of the ruse he bad prac-
ticed to get ont OF the dilemma.
Someone told him that his necl1tie
was disarranged. lie PIT his hand mp,
and 10. his diamond pin had gone. lie
felt for his watch. and il likewise had
fled. He spent the rest of the evening
in trying To get his friends To say moth
ing of his sharp little game and its con-
sequence ;. Chicago Tribune.
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WHAT SHE COULD Do.
How Daisy Proved Herself Good
for Something.

ssTharc. You've. lna5a a mes, ~ Il. a.
Won aly...,, doe ana tll. the oldest
farrItas. cast :. r.9rt...r- strsl~ e-isr.t.r,
AT the pretty. distressed young face
that was lleui=us ruciuiIv over "a very
heavv-I.5rsia.- csI-e.
..Yes. ALWAYS, de- sighed tine owner
of tb.. distressed face. a- she pushed
i.scl. ~. ,-..Il.,.v ,.,rIS from, her fore
be.J ANA ,,.r...I tr.. rrr.i-.rs,fon from
- ..-,,,,-...
..yy.ii' ,Es-..- Is p-e t.ll-;ro Da.-v
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-10-29
THE MULE WAS STRUCK.
Not with the Peculiarities of the Engins
But by the Coweatcher.

Not with the Peculfarities of the Engine,
But by the coweatcher.
About mile from Calera. Ala, we
came to place where the railroad
track crossed the public highway, and
stuck on the track was mule hitched
TO riclsety old wagon loaded with
wood. The front wheels bad stopped
at the rail- and the mule was fair across
the metals. He stood there with his
heStd down and his ears iazily work.
ing. and lying on the grass near by was
an old negro man smoking pipe.
Whats the natter" | asked. as we
drew up.
"Dat mewl has done gigged back"
he replied.
do you mean he won't pull his load
over the track?"
"'Zactly, zactly. He kin do it
If he wants ter, but he jest won't.
He's de obstinatest eritter in dis hull
staff"
One of our party got down and took
the animal by the bit aud tried to start
him up. but he hung back until he al
most sat down.
1T hain't no use tryin'," said the
owner as he came forward. Hes one
of dem breed of nevis who gifts sot
once in awhile, an when dat fit strikes
him he's bound to stay right dar."
but if you don't get him off he'll be
struck by train.
Cant help it, sab. He's dun bin
wantin' to see dat train for a long time,
an now I'ze gwine to let him
We were going to seize the wagon
and boost the whole outfit over, but
the colonel said if the ''nigger' didn't
care it was no funeral of ours. We
heard a train coming and got back out
of tne way, and the negro waved his
hand and shouted to the mule:
Peel dat eye 81 yours now an see
dem kivered kyirs, You've dun bin
crazy TO git nigh dat bullgine an see il
it was alive, an yo'll soon know all
about it,
1t was heavy freight train coming
on "A down grade. The engineer footed
as he rounded the curve, bat the mule
never raised his head. Instead of try
ing to stop more steam was put on. aud
next moment that mule went twenty
feet high, while it rained wagon wheels
and pine knots all over the township
AS the train passed on we found the
mule in the bushes thirty feet from the
track lie was all there. but dead as a
door-nail The negro came slowly up,
took a long look, and then shook his fist
at the dead animal and said:
Il dun tole yo' dat bullgine was alive,
but 80 wouldn't believe it! hope yo'
feel better nowl Yo' has went an got
yourself killed off. dc wagon busted no.
an LEFT me TO 90 to de porehouse an
mebbe dc next mewl | has will hev
some sense in his head.''-M. Quad, in
y. Y. World.
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TrnIY Resigned.

Thore was once a certain old lady
" hose son. late in life, married against
Ter wishes The wife was everything
that could be desired, and yet the old
lady had not intended her middle-aged
boy to marry at all. and loud were
her complaints thereat. Finally the
minister called, To essay consolation,
and remind her that it was hardly bes;
to make the neighbors the confidants OF
her woes
81 am sure Hulda will prove a duti
full daughter to you, said he.
shell do as well as she can" grum
blad the old lady, hut her best'n be
bad enough"
"Well. you know the deed is done,
now. and nothing you can say will p re
vent it."
Il know IL. If he had only heard to
me in the first place. it never would
have happened
''But, my dear madam, this is not
making the best of things.
There aint any best to some things
snapped she.
- you could only be resigned"
Resigned I'm always resigned
when things go as / want them to -
Evidently there was no more TO be
said Youths Companion.