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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
Curlo.ItIes Of Superstition.

When Egypt was in the height of her
power, when she was most highly civil
lized and delighted in being called the
mistress of the land and sea-" her peo-
pie worshiped black bull. There was
some discrimination, however, even In
this form of worship. In order to be an
object of mad alteration 1t was neces-
sary that the bull calf be born with q
circular white spot in the exact center
Of his forehead, and the advent Of such
a creature in any herd was the signal of
wild demonstrations from the Mediter-
ranean to the border of the Lybian des-
ert. Even as late as the time OF Cleo
patra, "star eyed goddess, glorious sor-
ceress of the Nile" such animals were
shod with gold and had their horns
tipped with the same metal. Herodotus
tells of a man who died with grief be-
cause he sold a COW that soon after be-
came the mother of a black bull calf
marked with the sacred white circle in
his forehead.-St. Louis Republic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
GAVE HIM ROOM.

He Only wanted to Get Into His Room,
but he Was In Earnest About Ii.
On the steamer which came in from
Florida there arrived a tall, lank citizen
of the Cracker State. He was well
equipped with baggage. and when he
had collected his belongings and found
an expressman he went up to Broad
way hotel, registered and took q room.
About an hour later he reappeared at
the desk.
Reckon you didn't see the baggage
brought, did your he asked the clerk.
"Yes."
"Notice the two trunksy"
"Yes."
"Three valises and a shawlstrap?"
believe So"
''See the hatbox?"
81 did"
Umbrellas, canes, and all thatg"
"Yes."
"Then reckon you made a mistake
in the room"
II put You in 309."
80 you did," admitted the new ar
rival, "hut it's closet: it amt a room"
Nothing of the kind" snapped the
clerk. Comfortable, airy room; we
had no other"
els, hey? Well, the porter has just
brought up my baggage, and it's all in
side except the shawlstrap and me. We
was last and couldn't get in"
"You asked for a dollar room," said
the clerk.
81 know it,"
81 can give you a suite on the fourth
floor for five dollars day"
Don't want it," rejoined the Florida
citizen emphatically. Colonel" he add
ed with a graceful wave of his hand,
Il amt come down to kick; I'm per-
fectly satisfied. / like your hotel. The
rooms is all large and airy. Me and the
shawlstrap is going to get into 800. 1t
may take some noise and hammerin,
but We'll get thar. I'm goin to spit on
my hands and begin pretty soon, and
thought I'd ask you to send some one
around in about an hour to sweep mp
the splinters."
The clerk looked at the mild manner
ed Florida man for moment in silence.
Then he said: Front, show the gentle
man to that suite on the south corner,
fourth floor. No extra charge, sir" he
added to the guest with a beaming
smile; 'you must be tired after the voy-
age. Anything else can do?'-New
York Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

When Bishop Goe, of Melbourne, was
a curate famous pugilist in the parish,
who went by the name of Jim the Slog-
ger and who had never darkened a
church door, called at the parsonage
asking him to baptize the baby. Ac-
cordingly the bishop repaired to Jim's
house, but was surprised on being ad-
mitted to see Jim lock the door and
pocket the key. "Be you the parson
come to sprinkle my kid?' he asked. On
the bishop asserting, he continued, "Yer
can't sprinkle that kid till you and me
has had fight, parson."
The unfortunate parson protested, but
finding protest useless "stood up" to
Jim. The battle went for the bishop,
and Jim, pulling himself from the floor,
muttered, Hes the parson for me-"
The baptism was proceeded with and.
as the story goes, Jim took to church
going from that day.-PalI Mall Gazette.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
PRICE ONE CENT
a METROPOLITAN WILDCAT.
City WomAn's Remarkable Experience
with a Strange Puanv.

with strange Pnssy.
A New York woman had an expert
ence few nights ago which she win
not soon forget-oue which, considering
her environment, WAS very surprising.
her home Is, a ground apartment, occu-
pying two floors, however. in one of tho
Glgh class apartment houses i'm Fifty
ninth street overlooking the park. The
library is on the second floor. and in
this room she was seated one night
when peculiar noise from the family
parrot, who was in his cage in an oppo-
site room, attracted her attention.
Thinking the bird was merely rest
less and wanted his cage covered, she
picked up a soft woolen couch cover
and started across the hall. At the
threshold of the second room she saw
crouching on the top of the parrots
cage gray cat, which had succeeded
by his weight and clawing in inclining
the cage almost to the tipping angle,
poor Poll meanwhile travelling up and
down the upper side in frenzy of
fright. The unequal struggle could not
have lasted many seconds longer, and,
urged by the crisis, though really
alarmed at the unusual size and fierce
appearance of the cat, Polls mistress
advanced into tho room shaking the
couch cover and attempting, after the
manner Of women, TO "shoo" the cat
away.
She had half crossed the apartment
when the animal made spring at her,
and but for her quick movement in
covering her head with the couch cover
which she held her face would have re-
ceived the brunt of the attack. AS 1t
was, the cat clawed violently for an in
stant at the mass of woolly material in
which he was enmeshed; then, aided by
the desperate push which the now ter
rified woman gave him, leaped TO the
floor and dashed into the library.
Mrs. - recovered her senses and
closed the door between herself and tho
cat, then violently rang the bell for as
sistance. The maids responded and,
after carrying Poll to a place of safety
in remote room, an attempt was made
to dislodge the cat from the library. At
sight OF her pursuers the creature began
to rush about, jumping through brass
screen with force enough to break 1t,
OVER DTlC-d-DTuC IOOB0
books, and ending by scaling the win
dow casing as if it were tree and run
ming out on the bare curtain pole. From
this high perch he glared down at those
beneath him until Mr.. IS arrival
shortly afterward. He was then prod
ded down and leaped through window
opened for him to the pavement below,
darting off to the park as soon as he
reached the ground.
Policemen and others familiar with
Central park say that stray city cats
often find homes in its sequestered
hooks, growing wild and raising prog
eny that become almost as fierce and
terrible as a genuine wildcat. In this
instance the animal was doubtless driven
from its haunts by hunger, and, getting
in on the ground floor, was attracted up
stairs to the parrots cage by the scent
of the bird and its food.-Her Point of
View in New York Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
Individuality In Umbrellas.

There is an individuality about um-
brellas, taking them all along the years,
that Is most interesting study. The
big, clumsy green cotton umbrella which
is the heirloom of the old fashioned fam
lily is unmistakable in its domesticity.
The somber black umbrella of the par
son is the very essence of respectability.
The demure, unsophisticated umbrella
that is always getting lost or hiding be-
hind the doors never survives to old
age. The jolly round umbrella that
never loses its head in a Irritation with
the wind is an esteemed member Of the
family. The combative umbrella with
a cruel beak runs amuck with the pop
ulace, and not infrequently kills its
man. There is lots of human nature in
an umbrella, especially after it has been
magnetized by its owner.-Detroit Free
Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

derangements and disorders peculiar TO your
eek, It relieves and cures 1t improves di-
gestion, ;nvigorates the system, enriches the
blood, dispels aches and pains, melancholy
and nervousness, produces refreshing sleep,
and restores flesh and strength. In the cure
Of all functional disturbances, weaknesses,
and irregularities, fits guaranteed 20 give
satisfaction, or the money is refunded It
does all that's claimed for IL, or II couldn't Be-
That's the peculiar plan ell DIR. Piercs's
medicines are sold on.
It is q legitimate Hedicfne-nota beverage.
Contains no alcohol TO inebriate; no syrup OF
sugar 70 sour or ferment in the stomach and
cause distress. As peculiar In its marvellous.
remedial results as In its composition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
Carlyle Would Talk.

Professor Blackie has said Of Carlyle:
81 admired his genius. But how he
would talk-talk-talk, and give nobody
a chance to put in wordl One night /
actually shook him. His wife had been
trying all the evening to say something.
But there was not the smallest chance.
took hold of him, and shook him, say
ing, Let your wife speak, You monsterr
But it was of no use."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
A Real Estate Boom

Attracts the ottention of every property
holder in this sity But when DR. Frank
lin Miles, the eminent Indiana specialist.
claims that Heart Disease Is curable and
proves II by thousand Of testimonials Of
wonderful eures by his New Heart Cure;
It attracts the attention OF the millions
suffering with Short Breath. Palpitstion,
Painting. Dropsy. etc. A. F. Davis. sI.
YER Creek, Neb.. by using four bottles OF
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure. was COM
pletely cured after twelve years suffering
from Heart Disease. This new remedy
e sold by VIM. L. Marcy q Co. Books
Free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

Turn to the
right medicine, II
you're a weak or
ailing ON an
It's DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
scription. II
ire YER
worked or " rum
down." IL builds
you up; IL you're
afflicted with any
- The Nta@ranwfnU
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
FOR SALE.

A white maple extension TABLE can
seat from four to twelve persons. good
as new never been open or closed up but
four times since it was bought, also 8
WALNUT CHAIRS. cane bottom very
nicely made; ROCKER to match the
same, walnut CENTER TABLE, mar
BILE slab; walnut SOFA covered with
red. all as good as new. ANY one wish
ing TO buy the whole or part can see
them by calling at 100 Prince George
Street. They will be sold cheap as we
have no use for them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
A Gas Burning Crate.

In a house stove introduced In Eng
land the CRATE is swung on trunnions and
can be reversed. After fresh coal has
been added at the top the reversal is
made, and the green coal is thus brought
to the bottom in an easy manner. BY
this means the gases from the coal, pass
ing upward through the red portion of
the fire, previously at the bottom, are
almost entirely consumed before reach
ing the chimney.-Eew York Journal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

A Wheeler and Wilson No 8 SEWING
MACHINE, in complete order. with drop
table, three drawers--goOd as new. Cost $85
Price $40. Apply at this Office b25
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
FOR 8 ALB.

HORSE AND PHETON CART. A
nobby and convenient turnout. suitable for
family purposes. the horse being perfectly
gentle. Also good in saddle. Reasons for
selling given on application. Iiquire at CAP
ITAL Office. 79
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
The an-,mpor..n, organ.

A man feels pretty badly scared when
his heart is in his throat. but he feels q
great deal more scared when his stomach
is there. That is one Of the signs Of
dyspepsia. .-Atchison Globe.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

When began using Ely's Cream Balm
INV catarrh was so bad / had headache
the whole time and discharged a large
amount of filthy matter. That has almost
disappered and have not had head
ache since. j ii. Sommers, Siephney.
Conn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

Happy and content d q home with TIE Ros
chester; lamp with the light Of the merninG.
Catalogues. .wriis Rochester Lamp Co, ,NewYotk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

RESIDENCE No. Maryland Avenue,
Corner Hanover Street, opposite main en-
trance Naval Academy. Eleven Rooms.-
An modern improvements. Apply to
g. A. CULVER,
526 Farmers National Bank.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

XXTANTED.-AGE FOR life OF
" Cleveland and Stevenson-0ficial
Edition. A bushel of money within reacA.-
Act quick. Outfit 25 cents-free with good
references. Z. J. Guyton, Baltimore, sold so
first days.
~ II. L. HARVRY & Co.,
sos E. Lexington ST., Baltimore, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
NOTICE OF EsTRAY.

Notice is hereby given, that two Cattle
-one black and one brown HEIFER-
are now trespassing on my farm, and
and the owner Is hereby notified to
come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take same away
f. X. PUMPHREY
714tf Legg Farm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
NOTICE.

BALTIMORE, MD, June 25. '92. ?
We have appointed Mr. JAMES MUIR
PLY, King George and Randall streets,
as our special agent and collector for
Annapolis, Md
METROPOLITAN COLLECTING Co.
72w +. J. MCGRATH, Manager.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
WANTS. FOR SALE, &c.

We will Insert In this column advertise.
lnents OF Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
wound, &c., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less, for 30 Gents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
TypewrItIng Done.

CENTS PER FOLIO 600 words) by J,
x v. DUFFY. lO2 King George Street. ne
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

TOR SALE-A HORSE, PHETON
Il and HARNESS. For information Apply
at this Office. CIV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25
$500 10 S25O.OO $s s.s a :

SALESMAN WANTED.--VALU
~ BILE commission offered 5000 weekly
earned by many of our agents. Samples free.
z. o. Box 1871 New York. So
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

EOR SALE--A PHOTOGRAPHIC
Il OUTFIT, in good condition. cost $25,
will be sold for SIS. Apply at No. 70 ollege
Avenue 7I2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-25

EOR SALE "A St. Bernard DOG, 16
4 months old. Apply at this ONCE. Price
$2j. Ia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
CoLoRED INDEPENDENTS.

Representative colored men Of Ohio
recently held a meeting at Akron for
the purpose of forming o Democratic
Colored Club Of Ohio This is move
in the right direction. 1.-The co.ored
men of Ohio" says the Cleveland Pilut-
deltcr, " have been voting the Eepubli-
can ticket, and for years this vote of
$4,000 has given the Republican party
its maiorities and victories. Previous
TO elections the Republican managers
have been proiuso in promises Of d.
vision of the Offices, which have never
been fulfilled except in the matter Of
jauitorships and erraud boys around
headquarters. The negro vote of Ohio
is q power which, ifexerted against the
Republican party, would defeat it at
every election. VIII the negroes con-
tiuue TO vote the Republican ticket,
sustaining that party in power, with
out receiving adequate recognition of
their loyalty? There is an opportunity
now TO make their power and influence
felt by acting independently. 1t would
be better for the negroes Of this State
were they TO divide their vote between
the two leading PARTIES
A convention will be held at Akron,
o., September 10 and 16 for the pur-
pose of perlectiug the State orgauiza-
tiou. AT this meeting those indepeud-
emit colored men of Ohio should come
together and show the Republican
managers tina, they propose TO cast of
the yoke.
CoioreI men in West Virginia and
throughout the United States would
serve themselves best by following the
lead of their Ohio brethren.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
BENWOOD,

Plans have been prepared for new
business on Main street, for Becker IL
Zimmerman, the undertakers. 1t will
be pa feet front, and 100 feet deep, two
stories high, built of frame.
William Butler, the prisoner at jail,
who made two unsuccessful attempts TO
take his life, is still confined at the
lookup. He took a day of yesterday,
and didn't want to die.
Two young men who were visiting a
fishing camp of Benwood people, down
the river, engaged in prize fight the
other day, to the enjoyment Of the
camp.
The Democratic Senatorial Confer
ence met yesterday at Littleton. VIM.
Chapman was delegate from BenwoOd.
Thomas Deegan will attend meeting
OF the Democratic County Executive
Committee at Moundsvlle to-day.
James Pendergrast has returned TO
his home in Columbus, after visit with
his parents here.
A large crowd of Benwood people
will attend a dance at Bellaire tonight.
Foster kirkland, of New MartinsVille,
was calling on friends here yesterday.
Miles Barrett Is building an addition
to his home on McMechen street.
Hugh Thompson has opened grocery
in the Garyey place.
William Lindsay and family have re-
turned from the MoundsyIile camp
grounds.
George Neibergail left yesterday for
the fishing camp at Woodland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
The Secret OF Fascinating.

Doubtless thousands OF young people,
and not small number Of old ones,
wish every day OF their lives that they
could learn the secret Of fascinating
Others by means OF their graceful, eX-
ouisite manners. The secret is an open
enc. II is so easy 10 learn that it lies
all neglected 10y the wayside, while
they who would give their dearest
treasure to find it pass unknOwing.
1t is only this Fill your heart with
good will 10 everybody, and then prac-
tice at all times the best manners you
know. particularly at home. II you be-
gin at home this charming manner will,
so to speak, get settled on you and
never leave you. BE just as polite 10
YOUR sister as you would TO your best
girl. Strive to gain the good will Of
mother, father and brothers and sisters
and children exactly as you strive to
gain good will abroad.
alThere is no place for practicing man
ners like the home circle; no place, per-
nit one to say, where il will be so ap-
preciated. IL will be cultivation Of
heart, mind and BODY, this endeayOr to
feel nothing but affection for the people
AT home and treat them as though they
were worthy Of as much consideration
at.your hands as II they were the Presi-
dent and his family. So they are
worthy. Then from the home will float
out around you those sweet, magnetic
influences which will draw the hearts
OF mankind toward you.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
TIE mORNING BATH.
Not as Conducive to Health as One Taken
at Night.

Not as Conducive to Health as one IANeh
at Night.
DR.. Robert water IN Lars Of HsaHh
Cold water is a narcotic, as alcohol IS.
1t deadens the sensibiltieS Of the skin,
and hence prevents the sensation OF
cold. 1t relieves the disposition TO chill
illness because OF this deadened sensi-
bllity, and as colds and catarrhs are due
TO Representations OF the skin, we
readily see that the cold morning bath
prevents the cold by reducing the sensi-
tiveness.
But the cold morning bath does some
thing more. IL arouseS nervous activity
by calling upon the vital system for in
creased animal heat. The contraction
of the vessels due 20 the cold is followed
by a relaxation of them, explained by
the principle of reaction,and so through
the cold both action and reaction are
established, which frequently give de!u-
sive excitements TO the victim.
The tepid or warm morning bath is
great improvement over the cold water
bath, but even these are not TO be com
mended. Whoever would enjoy the
best of health should take his bath two,
three or four times a week aud retire TO
bed for q rest, thereby allowing nature
to secure the best equilibrium Of her
forces aud promote the best conditions
of health,
But no bath should be taken while
the patient is weary from labor or ex-
element. Rest is then indicated.
The bath should never be taken on a
full stomach, or Immediately before u
meal, as further power is needed for
other purposes under such clrcum-
stances
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
COMMERCIAL TELEGRAPHERS
Are Preparing to Form an Organization
to Resist the Reduction Which the West
ern Union Has Been baking.

Are Preparing to Form an Organization
to Resist the Reduction Which the West
ern Union Has Been making.
New York, August 23.-The Tribune
saws the commercial telegraphers OF the
United States are engaged IN forming a
national brotherhood. y committee call
has been issued for q meeting OF repre-
sentatives in Kansas City on September :
10 form such an organization. For some
time correspondence has been going on IN
relation TO the subject, and interest IS
being manifested in ali parts OF the coun-
try. Tom O'Reilly, who took so active d
part in the great teiegraphers strike IN
1883, and who is now an assistant editor OF
the knights OF Labor journal, is in the city
comforting with New York leaders on the
subject He was seen by a Tribune re-
porter yesterday and spoke warmly OF the
project. He said that telegraphers had
either TO organize or submit TO the Western
Union, which he alleges has pursued a
policy of reductions during the last SIX
years.
He saws that the average salary Of tel
egraph operator is less than :53 per month.
A telegraph operator, he said, was highly
skilled workman. Not only must he know
how 10 send a message, but he must De an
encyclopedia of information so as 10 deal
lntellgenuy with all SuoJeClS. No opera
tor should be required TO work, O'Reilly
thinks, more than eight hours day, and
first class operators should receive not less
than 800 per month. The operators were
organizing TO maintain their standing as
profession, not to threaten and lntlmldate
but to educate They realized that the
only way to gain the respect of the COM
panies is 10 MAINTAIN q solid, or
gained front. O'Reily said that a
meeting was held in Philadelphia on
Sunday at which delegates were elected to
attend the convention at Kansas City, and
meetings were held to discuss the subject
and elect delegates in New York, Boston,
jersey City, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Rich
mond, Nashville, New Orleans, Cincin-
natl, st. Louis, Chicago and other cities
and towns. Local unions have been formed
in twenty-seven cities already, and altar
the convention six commissioned organizers
will be in the field. The national associa-
ton will invite all these and MAKE a
powerful organization.
O'Reilly will start for Kansas City at
the end Of the week TO attend and take
active part in the national convention. A
secret meeting Of the New York operators
will be held on Friday night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
a Clnnd nnrst at Roanoke.

BALTIMORE. Nh, August pa special
from Roanoke, Va, says a cloud burst
visited Roanoke last night at eleven
O'Clock, and within half an hour over $780,
600 Of damage had been done, and
one life. if not more, was lost. The bust.
ness portion of the city, which is on the
lowland, was the principal sufferer. Every
store on Salem avenue and jefferson
street was flooded ana their contents badly
damaged.
A large sewer is being built along Salem
avenue, and this ditch was soon flooded
with water Barney Smith q blacksmith
al the Roanoke Machine Works, fell into
tJ and was drowned His body was re-
covered this morning. 10 is reported that
two other bodies have been found, but 1t IS
impossible al this time 20 verify the re-
port. Rain fell in torrents during the
night and is falling now. Many sidewalks
are washed away and the electric plant is
flooded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-24
At Mountain Lake.

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK. Nd, August
22.-Sabbath was a day Of unusual en-
joyment. The weather was delightful,
and the exercises in the Auditorium IN
usually good. Dean Wright excelled
himself in mis- a. N. talk. His sub
iect. Christ and the Child in Our
Midst" was well handled.
Alta meeting Of the directors Of the
Mountain Lake Hotel Company, held
Saturday, c. P. Masden was elected
President; L. A. Rudisiil, OF Mountain
Lake Park, Secretary; c. W. Baldwin,
of Washington, Treasurer. The above
named gentlemen and w. L. Davidson
and Hon. Gill Hammil were appointed a
building committee. The contractor
has orderded bis timbers and Will com
mence work In a few days.