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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
Vnlnnhlc Exnerience

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the practical points and suggestions Civ
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guaranteed,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

The best salve In the world for cuts,
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

The highest type of character is that
which is made mp of feelings so lumi-
nous that the man takes more elevated
path than he could ever do if he were
bound down to rules and precedents -
Henry Ward Beerher.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

A portable sundial is not an uncom-
mon object in Spanish shops, and it is
still in current use in Spain. AT Burgos
no less than three different kinds are Of
fored for sale at prices varying from
nine TO seventeen cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
Interesting TO Jobbers and Manu-
features

Messrs. Armstrong, Gator 4 Co, and
others in your vicinity are using our
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says: 1--WE find your Star Report and
Expense Books very satisfactory, and
think they will meet with immediate
success where ever tried"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

A big patron of the shoe market is
Allen Milton Browning, of Huntington,
w Va. He has led six wives to the
altar and is the father of sixty-seven
children.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

LADY, hear you fought duel with
Mr.. Meyer yesterday.
Gent-That is so.
Lady-But did you not feel afraid
when standing before n loaded revolver;
Gent-Not in the least when Mr..
Meyer holds it, for he is my insurance
agent. -Gewerbeblatt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
Coughing Leads to Consumption,
Kemp's Balsam viii stop the cough at
once. Ask your friends about IL


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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

The average length of life is greater
in Norway than in any other country ON
the globe. This is attributed to the fact
that the temperature is cool and uni
form throughout the year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

The municipality of Vienna has GOO
clocks, regulated from four main CEN
tiers, so that standard time is assured in
all parts of the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
what nih she nIcnn2

Heidi you see me on the street yes
terday?
She-Yes.
He-Have you quit speaking TO your
frieudsy
She-Oh, no. Detroit Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
ST. VINcENT's ORPHAN ASYLUM,
BALTIMORE, Nh.

Mr.. O. p. Knight.
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SISTER MARIA"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

Any further information will be gladly
given by X. G. ELLIOTT, Secretary of the
local Board of the Association for this
Hty-wLo Is authorized to solicit for
came ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

The market value of Murray Hill
lots will advance rapidly. Buy at once.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
Two Rottges Cured Her. vi

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HARRIsvLLE, Pa, March, 1891.
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Own . E'n'--st'F Paying s'a:

The Granite State FropideTt Association
Of N. H., which has organized and "a now
represented by Local Board Of ouI 1son
citizens in thss city, with large number
Of shares sold, offers you the privilege,
81 Coming the House you non reside IN,
or property as VaLuGbLe, for the monthly
-ent You are now paying.
Amy pe-son who can sage dollar or
more 3 month, may, by securing shares
IN this Association enter into the posses.
zicu OF his OtoR Home.
Property will be purchased In any To-
callty In the CITY or County, wherever
the value, may be sufficiently assured.
Members need no large amount Of money
to obtain the advantage of the system OF
cepi purchase adopted by this association
ont any person can obtain loan by sub
Scribing 10 share Of the same.
Sshares VII purchase property ats 600
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

@. T. Knight, Esq, Baltimore:
1t gives us great pleasure to certifysto the
good qualities of your LIQUID ENAMEL
PAINT, made by the New Jersey Enamel
Paint Co. After using the old style pain:
for a number of years, we were induced to
try your paint by those who had used it. We
have now been using it for six or seven years,
both for inside and outside work, aud il gives
entire satisfaction. Yours respectfully,
DEFORD & co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

DEFoRD & COMPANY, TANNERS OF OAK SLAUGH-
TER SOLE LEATHER Il BUTTs.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IS, 1889
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07

baltimore, JUNE l, 1885,
Mr. q. r. Knight:
Dear Sir:-The LIQUID ENAMEL PAINT
made by the New Jersey Paint Co., has given
me entire satisfaction. Ny country residence
and out buildings at ''Nacirema'' and also
''The American" Office on which hundreds of
gallons were applied were greatly admired
by the many guests entertained by me ON the
18th of May. Yours Truly,
FELIX.AGNUS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-07
ST. JosEPH's CONVENT OF MERCY.
TITf RvIIIE pa

MT. o 4. hItsyItts
Dear Strive have used your LIQUID
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SISTERS OF MERCY,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
A sad sight Calling for Relief-who WIN
Heinz
For the Dispatch.l

RICHMOND, NONeun OeI IL 1914
was called few days ago 10 see an Ill
man living near the city. The house was
in a bare field, aud as l approached it l
saw something crawling through the grass,
II turned out to be "a boy 10 years old, but
helpless IN his feet and legs from birth.
IN entering the house | saw the father
male rs death and hopelassly i'll. There
were two other small children IN the mousse;
| called the poor boy To me he mad dragged
himself after me IN the mousse anu Nc
smiled as he took my hand. HIS eyes were
iaroe and INTELLIGENT. but his body ema-
c,afod from disease ana want OF proper
food. could bUt think OF this poor Toy y
future He will soon be fatheriess. VINO
will care for him then? His mother may
DO so for a while. But who Will care for
him in the long years to Gomez Inese
crlpples live sometimes atty or Sixty Years:
Putting myself in his place, Thought WhaI
would be my feelings as iHy ASSPiless
MONT after night IL seems l should lose
INV reason. Healthy children, care not
how moor. can, if they viii, make ilVlhg.
Knt what can this poor boy dor Whlt1er
Will he DRIFT IN this vide World oi soI,
~ ng Where will he die and who wlll
burv bimy These and sadder Thoughts
doubtless disturb this poor mans sieepless
hours. saw, II possible. saGaer case III
Manchester some tune ago. ms was
girl OF " years. mere a'y sn~as thor
casas in this city. As sad As they are; they
90" In a Great measure be relieved and
made Ha happy. There is but one hope and
one home Tor them, a. d that IS III an hos
nitoi for incurables." Miss Mary Green
how Is struggling to get tins home. The
Southsido Land Improvement Coulpaas
has given her 15O-foo. lot on whicn 70
erect hospital Will not the gentlemen
in Richmond who are able hetp TINS no We
have many charities. but none SO beautiful
90 this Il was such subjects as these
especially that attracted the Masters pene-
dictions while ON earth. W. W.. l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
Cleveland. !.


Tho eagle. ere he seeks TO cieaye the sky,
Builds hIs strong eyrie on the topmost hsashss
And plumes bis wings until hs dRres 70 ngs
Undazzled, In an ecstacy OF light;
He uIicke8s not fr0In slime TO brighter lie,
he bears no dark. corruptins strains of eArtps
His Drawn IL strengthened IN his airy strifo--
His boldness unrtared from bis stormy Dirtn.
Whilst meaner cresturos hiss and crawl and
creep,
When hungry rave aud whsn full safed Geep
And groan and vrithe beneath the tyrents mech
Till harsh oppression Stays the power tofeci-
he scars al0ft In pride and majesty,
With fearless pinion and unslsepfng eye
ytes with the thunder and the lghtnings gieems
And bathes his plumage In empyresn peamss
SO. Cleveland, my pure character % raised
10 heights of Honor and the lofficss Fame,
Though bards ne'cr sang, nor sycopnsno
praised
Thy virtue makes tho glory OF thy nsms
No pompous lineage and no biazoned sn'eios
No high degree OF chivalrous doscsnr
No laurels won upon the tannored Held
Have made thy honors grsnd-mssptncens
But Virtue and pure Honor. firm-erecs
AZ aiming angels, ROBBED IN panopy
on neayenly mail, stand by thec 20 profeee
mn fans from touch Of shame o. obloquy:
srafesul people love tnea for thy name
| of gsod renort and excellence Of soul,
Ana crown thee worthy OF ststeomane fonaA
High laws 70 wlold. nation 70 control
PRAY take the sword the people give 70 thee.
And, clad in strength with purity oiates
r. virtue honor, snd the civ1o state:
| STRIKE Tar and near bshsee5xS u the VOGUE
Nor spare ssselwars.' yosd snas4 p{o~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
A Reform Nepded.
Wilmington (N. CO. Messenger.l


We are partial to Virginians in many
things. They boast much, but then they
have much TO boast of. The Democratic
State Committee of Virginia, IN excellent
taste. determined TO discard all titles IN
announcing the speakers for the campaign.
Senators, governors. generals, even col
Onels. Judges. and other titles, were taken
down. This was Timely and wisely done. In
this State il has come to pass that all men
elected 70 the Legislature, and indeed, TO
all other Offices are " Honorables" III the
public prints ever afterwards. If you are
only so much as nominated for Office, or II
Won make a speech or so IN the campaign
tbestyle is to herald il as the work of Hon."
sonebody. The Richmond DISPATCH,
Norfolk Landmark and Atlanta Constitution
favor a reform" in the prevalent and
obused custom. They want men really
entitled 10 prefix OF an affix to have them,
hut oppose the vicious custom OF calling
everybody bv title. IL makes 1t very
common and RODS the worthy. when every
fellow is n ger eral or judge or colonel or
a Something else. The DISPATCH says;
1.-THE newspapers can do much 10 STOP
the making of bogus titles. and we should
like To see the Virginia Press Association
at ,ts next meeting pass resolutions
pledging its members 10 DISCO untenance
such Stiffness in itself, but 1t Is injustice
to the posssssOrs of real titles:
'If the Press Association OF each state
would take positive action In the promises
il would have wholesome eject ana
would remove from the South occasion LOT
some reproach."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
narration tha. would have maao A.. =,

narration that would have made the for
tune OF Haroun-al- Raschid's story-teller--
With this difference. that theirs are not
nction but veritable history. How Para
gnts fleet stormed the batteries along the
mississippi from New Orleans TO Port
hudson: how the Albatross was fas-
tened TO the Hartford, the Genesee
Mononcahela, while tho big side-wheeler
mississippi was too clumsy TO DO lashed !:
how Mobile Bay was fought: how naval
warfare was turned upside down when the
Monitor met the Merrimac in Hampton
Roads. These and many like reminis-
cences while away tho afternoon. The
triumphs of the old flag abroad are not
forgotten. for these gallant fellows have
upheld II on many seas besides the coasts
of the Atlantic.
Old sgilors, like old soldiers, are skepti-
cal Of innovations in their own profession.
They were so " hen Ericsson demonstrated
the superiority of the monitor over the old.
line watship. They are so now 90 a GER
tain extent with respect 10 some Of the
improvements in our new navy. Theirs
were the days when sailors, like soldiers,
had 10 fight more in the open and shorter
range, in clear view Of the enemy. They
not only know OF the danger in front, but
they saw it and had TO face IL. Mingled
with their admiration of tho new navy
with its long-range steel guns between
decks. with machinery "a delicate az that
of watch: with its great ships of steel,
its death dealing turrets, its dynamite
cruisers and new-fangled torpedo boats
there comes n sigh of regret for the old
days when the close contact made the
better battle, and when individual
bravery counted for something. Bat
1t is merely "a sigh. nothing more,
for our rear-admirals are quick 70 per-
ceive the advantage the possession Of a
magnificent new navy gives us ana its gu
periority in many respects TO that OF other
nations. They never tire OF telling each
other OF the newest and latest devices in
marine gunnery, and in the many inven-
tions that have crowded close upon each
others heels during the last decade. and
which have combined to give our vessels q
swiftness and adaptability for defence,
such as those Of tow powers possess.
The old navy is gone, but its gloiies re-
main to us as splendid heritage. Look
ing in upon the little brotherly band in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
fsArs OF STRENGTH AND MUSCLE.
The Gymnastic Display of the Y. M. u M
IN Re Given on Tuesday Night.

Last spring the Young Mems Christian IS :
ISOLATION gymnasts furnished tner ,rlenus
with a most agreeable surprise oy the
admirable exhibition given at the mozart
Academy before an audience OF 2,6OU peo-
pIe. Professor Smith has been rehearsing
his class for some time past preparatory 10
q repetition OF the entertainment. A nun,
Der of new features have been added anu
far better display is promised to all VINO
attend on next Tuesday evening the 22d:
Ninety-five pupils are already famiIlar
with their parts. and a smooth perform
ance is certain. The full Mozart orches-
ira will be used and every accessory when
will add to the effectiveness OF the eve
pinc's entertainment will be brought INTO
play. The Romsn-ladder postMlng oy
Messrs. Smith. Baum, Stoddard. shelton,
Davis. White. and Boiling will prove ex-
ceedingly Interesting, while the gymnastic
table. by Messrs. Smith, John. and herwin
Branch on parallel bars and horizontal
bars. will be highly entertaining. Mr.. W;
Harry Ward, of Washington, has consented
10 assist in the display with his fancy
bicycle riding. He will ride down the
Capitol steps at O'Clock on Saturday at5er;
noon. The Richmond College foot,ball
Team will give q number of tableaux Illus
tratiye of that ever-popular game. ana,
Altogether, the programme promises 20 oe
the best thing Of the kind ever attempted
in Richmond. The following Is llst OF
the participants:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20

y...,.ss a round dozen Of these grizzled
I.-.r. IT down az table together. In
t..uI,t -Iugce-y of their private dining
- .. t.ey can discuss maritime and naval
a..r. o. Oh ir hearts content. and AS the
.--.r progresses and each veteran
I-r- io feel the genial influence
.... comes from good wine, good
...rlus. and an excellent cuisine.
MANY stories 0f personal experiences that
l.t.I.v.r tDuud their way into print are
,....nr.L Almost all without exception
.r. .Ltsrtainiug rdcoH'e,TS, and whether
q. incident under discussion be OF mat
,-- that have happened at home or abroad,
. -ur of war or peace, II never falis 10
i.la responsive audience. Rear-Admirall
ri.n. who. after twentY-one years or
active service adOat and as many years on
...r. duty. was retired with brilliant
donors aud the highest pay OF his grade,
.a.t..I many o stirring chapter OF MS NE
l.-.-, tae table TO such listeners as Rear
.u. Harry Wake. whose stIetch OF
e., t..u wears active service ana
eleven ashore. places HIM also very
b.. ol tine retired list. and VINO
'. ..aIv comes from his home III
b.. .sIru to julu these reunions. Another
t. -.i.IraL aaron X. Hughes, who, IKE
ur..l. HV- no Washington, and who can
t.rt g. nineteen years spent on ships
... o. seldom assent from these, gather
.-.. SuH another, the gallant JohA H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
Political ChicEen Prophets
BnooKSrAI, VA, November 10, 1892.


Thine Editor of he Dispatch:
On closing my post-oiice on the night o, OF
the 9th of November, after Clevelands
election was apparent to all. upon reach
mo home al twilight three. roosters when
! own were growing. and continued TO
cvow until midnight, when they ceased
and then the hens, about twenty IN mum,
heS began to respond to the roosfers,
;nbiIee and continued their music untl
aaylioht. when | concluded / could stand
Il No Longer. / Immediately arose and toid
nv wife that would kali every cnicke.h
an the place. When l went out ior Tbs
nnrnose L found to my astonishment tnae
some little chicks. hatched only two weeks
ago ago were trying TO initiate the growing OF
TIER narer,ts. returned and told my
wife that ali this jubilee was an omen Oh
something. and thought Y meant tna'
HARRISON aud ali the fourtb.ciass post
masters would have TO oathe 10 SAT river
together. So / decided not to kiD any Oh
The chicken prophets, this DC any con.
ISOLATION to our noble defeated Pressden.
and postmaster il will repay me for TINS
Communication. Yours, dc.,
FousTn-cLAss PosrAAsT1h.
- IL Il Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20

four years earlier than Fehiger. and rested
upon his woll-won honors in 1873. Franklin
entered in 1S4l. and retired Eve wears ego
with similar honors. The careers of
Stevens. who entered in 1s42-lS8i Roe.
IsiI-l8s5; Lee, 1325-1S70, and Wordcn, 1920
1885, are to a very great extent similar 70
those already utlined. each having worked
his wav up TO the top through years OF
faithful duty amid tao smoke OF battle and
the. stress Of storm. The record OF their
lives demonstrates at every step the grit
of American manhood, from youth 20 old
aye Yet, although no longer ahlo 90 pace
the quarterback with TIN 6rm tread Of
old. these hale sea dogs would at the fl rst
note Of danger be quick TO respond to the
call of duty should it ever again become
necessary for them 90 risk their lives for
their beloved country.
But however stern he may De rs dis
ciphnaran ahoat, when he is ashore the
sailor has the feeling that lie is for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20

time being a sort of holiday. And no
matter how long his stay of duty may be
this idea never leaves him. Sach IS the
feeling TO some extent at least. that per-
ysdes the gatherings at the Metropolitan
Climb. and with each recurring dinner and
the STORYTELLING that follows with the
wine and the cigars, the retired heroes
unbend, and as the cookies of their
genial old hearts warm to each other and
to the topic of the moment they grow
more and more enthusiastic over their by
gone experiences The battles IN our own
and foreign waters are recalled. and their
exploits amid she'll aud food are fought
over again with a vigor aud dash in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
VfrpiDia.
fwrmington N. CO. Messenger.l

Wilmington N. C') hessehser'I
Democrats IN Virginia feared the result \:
Democrats out OF Virginia heia ~ - 90
uUuo' !, ,i,ed M great majority, possibly
I., e0o ~ ~ avsn more. The RICHMOND Dis
s s,ycS q Of Thursday even calls it, the
hannsr state leading the Demo
o oanneI colnmn of States II Epes is elect
I'D et1'i IN the Fourth 1t will be solidiy
9 ~ ~ All honor 70 the Democrat.
v y;rS;n;aNthe State of Washington and oil
Rn BERT Lee. OF Jefferson and Madison,
Of Henry and Writ. of Randolphs az a ot .l.l
Lees OF Joseph E. Johnston ana s.on ns' =
Jackson Of asp dgo 0ia Syf e other great and
foremost men in tho annais u Uan dnna
nobIy done grandly DONE Hurrah
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20
Pocahontas.

We are pleased to notice that the idea OF
a monument 10 the Princess Pocahontas
has recently been started by The RIcHMoSD
DIspArcH. We hope our contemporary VIII
keen II mn until the object il attained The
memory of the Indian maiden so inter-
woven with the early history OF Virginia,
so true and trusty and loving, should
not be permitted TO perish. Let her
ashes be brought back in state from Eng
land and placed beneath the monument IN
the soil which gave her birth and ~
would be happy coincidence II those OF
John Smith, whom she saved from UNI
timely death and who figured so consplcu-
ously in the esrly history OF Virginia. were
brought back also altar many years ana
the dust Of the two laid side BY SIDE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-20

their snuegery at Washington, and listen
ing TO their tales. we recognizein that gal;
liant coterie the last of the race OF national
heroes that 10 passing away. The new era
In naval warfare has come, and with il a
new race of men for the emergencies Of the
future. Let us cherish. then, the old sea-
dogs while they are stillwith us, and when
thew. too, pass away their memories Will
be enshrined in the heart of loving and
grateful nation that forgets not those who
have served it well and nobly in the days
of It's greatest peril. when hardy frames;
strong. unswerving devotion to duty, and
personal yalor counted for much in the
struggle. EBEN CLAYTON