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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29

The phrase THAT beats bobtail," is
not uncommon even now in many parts
of the country, especially in the south.
Its origin is traceable 10 race which
occurred about 1910 or shortly before
that year ON the famous Fairfield track
on the Mechanicsville turnpike, near
Richmond. In those days Bob Poin-
dexter lived in Richmond He was
sporting man, wore fine clothes and
owned mum ber of horses. Among his
animals was one he named Pizarro, a
plain bay gelding, with black name and
tail, the latter bobbed short.
There was nothing extraordinary about
the horse, and nobody looked upon him
as racer. But Poindexter took no.
ton that he could run. He used to
drive Pizarro about Richmond hitched
to a buggy On the day that he was ad-
vertised TO appear on the track great
crowd was present and excitement ran
high, for good deal of money had been
put on the other horses To the aston
ishment of everybody Pizarro beat every
horse on the track, and the people went
fairly wild.
Bobtailed Pizarro never made much
of record. He won two or three races,
and then went to pieces. For years
afterward, when anything extraordinary
happened in that section it was said of
it, "That beats bobtail. - Baltimore
American
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
The BOYS Idea of 1t.

1t seemed as if the visitor never would
go away. She had been there month
or more and gave no signs of departure.
One day the small boy of the house was
looking at her very intently at the table.
"What is it, johnny she inquired
graciously, as do those who are receiv-
ing undeserved benefactions.
"Ain't no part of your head gone, is
thereT he asked.
'4Of course not. Why do you ask such
queer question:
Cause heard mamma say you were
eatin your head off, and wanted to see
if there was any marks of it. t."-Detroit
Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
ANNAPOLIS Md TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1892

many weaas along their rihs and shoul-
ders sprang up red with blood. while
ever they strove amain for victory, 10
win the wrought tripod.
After this sort of thing had gone on
for awhile it began 10 irk the well
greaved Achaians ii. e.. Ii made the
crowd tired. To settle matters, Ajax,
by agreement, first lifts odysseus aud
tries TO throw him, bur he 'styack deft-
IL from behind the hallow of Alas knee
ani loosed his limbs and threw him
down backward, and Odysseas fell Hl,on
his chest. and the people stared aud
wondered. Then in his turn mnch en-
during, noble Otlysseus tried To- lift. ana
moved him a little from the ground, hut
could not lift him. so he crooked his
knee within the others, and both fell ON
the ground near TO each other and were
soiled with dust"
Then Achilles interferes. Victory is
with both, !" he said. take equal prizes
and depart that other Achaians may
contend" In modern parlance. they
fought TO draw. There was no kick
Sng" against the referees decision. The
comhatants 'fwiped the dust from them
and put their doublets on" The de-
scription is poetical-uot practical. 1t
has been admired and landed by all the
world for 1900 years or more, yet if it
was sent TO the average American news
paper editor as an account of an actual
occurrence for publication in the sport.
lug columns it would be rejected with
eearn.-New York World.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29

EOR RENT. FURNISHED ROOMS
A with board or without. Apply No. 20
Randall Street. ii l7w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
PRICE ONE CENT
Ash BARREL PHILOSOPHY.

The Comedy and Tra.rdy of Househaf
Recalled by Its Receptacle for Debris.
An ash barrel oyerflowing with houss
hold refused
Not very tempting object but a vo
ume of philosophy is slowed away amon
the curious debris of this fat receptacle
on the curbstone. Near the top rs hi
of dainty fabric--a mere fragment Of
woman's handkerchief 1t has fiutteres
In the brisk sea breeze of Newport II
Long Branch, a pretty vehicle OF gayN
fiirtations. A sad spectacle II is now
with Its torn and soiled lace edging. Be
meath this relic of the flown summer lies
the ferruled end OF heavy walking
stick-the gift Of fond mamma to her
fair haired boy, who is considered q.
great swell among his fellow chappies
The cane was bit out Of fashion when
the youngsters mother presented it. and
''the fellows of the club" you know.
guyed him about the stick In fit of
anger he broke the thing over his knee
(a wondrous feat of strength). and H.
found its way next morning 10 the ash
barrel.
Peeping from beneath broken fruit
AAo@A ~ tAAV AAAtt wv va AttNttANtNA
patent leather boot The graceful lines
Of feminine foot are still there. despite
the shabbiness. Do you think this san
dal of a modern Venus still remembers
the night that Harry HighHier begged
to drink in champagne the health OF his
adored one from this same castoff piece
OF footgear?
A battered, torn and glossless silk hat
of a date long past next comes TO light.
Through what vicissitudes has this dis
carded title" accompanied psterfamil-
las! II would still be reposing in cor
ner of an attic closet had not the wife
of the wearer's bosom thrown IL in the
rubbish pile.
What jumble of broken objects are
overturned by the prodding hook--a
young girls glove; Il bunch Of wilted
roses, with card attached (compf-
ments of Dick Dovely); fragment Of
mirror, with the end Of a spray Of forget
nenots painted on its silver surface; "A
shred of materfamilias' wedding dress;
a shattered Nankeen vase; badly
cracked billiard ball and the remnants
OF scboolboy's slate!
All, but here is a symbol of gayety--
the green nose OF pot bellied demijohn
-rotund and robust, and not mite dis
concerted by its present unfortunate po.
sition. Its fiery contents, long since dis
appeared down the throats of men, has
helped to cheer as we'll as make foolish
the drinkers at its font. The scrap Of
rug, which stands like a soft wall be-
tween a sharp edged brick and the will
low. clad sides of the demijohn had saved
the latter from destruction. Good luck
usually attends the wicked and unthink-
ing
Some scraps Of papersar blown mp
ward by the strong autumn breeze. They
are fragments of letter. Must have
money imInediately-been foolish
lost all-gambling to refoun--
your refusal-will be ruined
Here is another scrap of paper, with
girlish scrawl on its much soiled surface:
Dearest Harry-never thought-cared
for me--very happy--call soon--your
own."-New York Recorder.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29

EORsALE.-sHARPIE FLORENCE
L Boat in good order Inquire of
JAMES M. SUITE, Eastport, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
She Took Them All Rack.

They had quarreled, and the high
spirited girl said as she handed him a
package: "There, Mr.. Ferguson, are the
presents you have given me. Now that
all is over between us, sir, there should
be no reminders of the foolish past"
"You are right, Miss Keezer," he said
humbly, land suppose must return
the gifts you have presented to me-"
81 never gave You anything, sir, that
/ remember"
Indeed you did"
"Sir, r.
miss Keezer-Katiep' he exclaimed,
with something that sounded like sob
II value them beyond everything else in
the worldi It would break my heart to
return them; but there is nothing else
left for me to DO"
"Will you kindly tell me, sir, what
you are speaking off,
81 am speaking, Katie, of the kisses
you have given mel They are not mine
now. It's my duty to restore them.
Forgive me, darling, but | cannot go
away without
"Oh, Georgev'
When the clock struck eleven, about
three hours later, George was still re-
turning them.-London Tit-Bits.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29

TOR SALE "A DESIRABLE HOUSE
n and LOT. 80 King George St. cheap for
cash or on easy terms. Apply toJ. HARDWOOD
IGLEHART, Attorney at Law. n10m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
WANTS. FOR SALE. &c.

II OST "A POCKET. BOOK Between
~ the old dept aud DIR. Kennedy's. con tain
ing a small amount of money and card W tn
usme of Miss Ella q. Wilson. Reward III re.
turned to Mrs Kennedy's Prince George st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29

!" SERVICE PLACE
w by an industrious colored woman to
Cook. Wash and Iron. Good reference given
Apply at No. 90 King George Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION.


Some one has said that the true and the
false speak the same language But there
can be no doubt that this speaks with the
true ring TO il. Letter from Mrs. j. NJ
Holleman, proprietress of " Hotel Holleman,"
Apex. n. c." My son Harvey had scrofula
from the time he was three years old until he
was seven. We had the best doctors that
the country afforded, yet be was given up to
die, several times. Some one recommended
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
After taking five bottles he was well enough
TO get about, and has mended 50 fast that he
Is now enjoying good health.n
Find q remedy for scrofula something
that puTffes the blood, as well as claims
to- That, il it's taken in time, viii cure
Consumption, which Is only lung gscrofula.
DR. Pierce has found it. It's his "Golden
Medical Discovery As q strength restorer,
bIood-cIeanser, and hesh-builder, nothing like
Il Is known to medical science. For Scr1ula,
Bronchial, Throat, and Lung affections, Weak
Lungs, Severe Coughs, and kindred ailments,
it's fhe only remedy 80 sure that II can be
guaranteed II it doesn't benefit or cure,
In every case, you have your money back. +
-iappy and content Is nome with 3 1Ae Rs
chester: lamp with the Light Of the moruins.
CataIoev~m vvtfs Rochester Lamp Co, ,NewyoNM
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
SHORT-HAND.

WANTED-Sub managers to manage
Wv branch Office In your town to hire
men for the Rrandenhurg Mfg. Co. Dayton.
Ohio. Experience not necessary as work is
done under our State Managers instructions;
position permanent, must be able TO furnish q
bond and references IL required. To the
right man a hand 'rme compe usation will be
given. Address with stamp, JOHN @. HICKS,
State Manager. Room 2l5 Neal Bldg. Bslti-
more. Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-29
Mime. TaIIeyrand's Reply to Napoleon.

Mime. TalIeyrand's Reply to Napoleon
When Mime. de Talleyrand was pre-
sented at court Napoleon had nothing
more gracious to say than, 81 hope that
the conduct of Mime. Talleyrand will
cause the levities of Mime. Grand to be
forgotten" an insult which drew forth
the rejoinder, 81 could not follow bet
ter example than that Of Cheyenne
Bonaparte San Francisco Argonaut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-16
Ma.onic Affairs.

The Lodge of Perfection will hold its regu-
lar semi-monthly meeting next Monday night.
when the several degrees, will be conferred
On a number OF candidates. There will be a
regular meeting the first Monday IN July
and then the Lodge OF Perfection will prob
ably call of for the summer; at least so Iar AS
work Is concerned.
The stated communication Of 81. Johns
Lodge. No. 80. was held tuesday evening.
The attendance was large. Many visiting
brethren were present. among them Right
Worshipfui A. X. Courtney. Grand Senior
Deacon and Worshipful Joseph Y. Bidgood.
The election Of officers for the ensuing year
resulted as follows. j. Ls Roy Sutherland.
worshipful master: William l.. Snider senior
warden; Oscar j. Adams. junior warden; Wil-
liam II. Tatum. treasurer; Morshipiul Ja-
MUS A. Cosby, secretary Charles l..
DowdeD. senior deacon; A. 5. Gardner. Junior
deacon: -. b. Collins. tiler: WorshlpIul John
II. Dickerson. chaplain: William krause,
steward: A. s. Oweus and w. ID. Sutherland.
stewards. Stewards Committee. j. l.. Bran.
nan. q. H. Cosby. :. X. Cosby, r, l. Rowe.
K. l. Peters: Trustees. William II. Sands
Ernest 4. Walther and Worshiptui M. y.
Lawson.
The lodge decided TO join the other Masonic
lodges in the celebration OF st. johns day Al
the Masonic Temple.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-16

Passes Peacefully Over the Great River and
Enters Into Rest.

Mrs. Elizabeth Evans Tyler, widow Of the
late John ii. Tyler. died yesterday afternoon
at the residence OF her daughter. Mrs DR.. G.
w. T. Brock, in the eighty-secOnd year of her
age. Though not unexpected, the sad event
is shrouded with sOrrOwful recollections and
has cast gloom over the entire community.
Mrs Tyler was widely known for her many
charities and kind-hearted and woInanly nc
tons. In her pure ana simple life were so
many beautiful virtues combined that all the
world might look with pride at her life aud
say that here is indeed a pure-hearted and
true Christian woman.
She was born IN New York IN 1911 and came
to Richmond 10 hive whom about ten years old.
She was of English descent and belonged TO "A
family Of wealth and distinction. Her maid
en- name was Elizabeth Slater Evans In 1885
she married MIR. John III. 1yler. Ten children
blessed this happy union four of whom sur
yive her. They are John. Mrs DR.. Brock,
james and Henry Tyler.
Mrs. Tylers husband was for many wears
one of the most popular and public-spirited
citizens of Richmond and was a prominent
merchant engaged in the jewelry business.
She was the Oldest member Of the Monu-
mental church, and up 10 within the last few
years was actively engaged in all church and
Christian work. No one took more interest
in church affairs than she did and her worth
was always felt and keenly appreciated. She
was kOOu SluBcIs anu loI IuOIo lUhu thirty
years was n valued member of the choir,
where her sweet voice was always heard in
the beautiful and sacred songs of the church.
She lived o quiet. uneventful lite. always
ready t. do the Masters bidding and never
happier than when ministerng 10 the wants
of afflicted or suffering humanity. She was
a noble woman. a faithful and dutiful wife. a
loving and tender mother. kind hearted.
true and faithful friend. and the bereayed
family in their sad afiliction have the sincerest
sympathy Of numberess friends
The funeral will take place this afternoon
from the Monumental church and the inter
ment will be made in Shockoe Hill cemetery.
The pali-bearers are. Colonel H. ID. Whit
comb. Colonel William J.. Tanner. Mr. z. II.
Mayo MIR. Il. l.. AlfrIend. Mr. James Boyd.
Mr.. James l.. Eee Captain Frank Deane. Mr..
William l.. White. DR.. J. Michaux and Mr.
Horace Edmunds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-16

Union Station Methodist Church the Scene
of "A Pretty Marriage.

Union Station Methodist Church the Scene
of a Pretty Marriage.
A very impressive marriage ceremony was
performed at Union-Station Methodist church
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Maggie A. Small
and Mr. ii. o. Gates The bride is an accom-
plished young lady who possesses numerous
friends and admirers on Church Hill. Shs Is
native of North Carolina. but Tor the past
seven years has been living at the home of
her uncle. Mr.. Dorsey A. Sanderlin. no north
Twenty-eighth street.
The groom is a popular young business
man and holds a responsible position with
Mr.. j. X. Johnston. grain dealer.
Rev. George II. Ray, pastor OF Union-Sta-
ton church. oficiated The bride, who wore
an elegant cream colored dress of peau de
sole was Given away by her uncle, Mr.. San
derlin. The groom appeared with bis best
man. Mr.. G. W. Smith. The ushers were
Messrs. Gilbert Parker, Frank Hancock.
George Gay NJ. Tompkins and }. O. Phillips.
At the close of the ceremony the bridal
couple went TO the Danville depot, accom-
panied by their friends and took the train 10
West Point where they took the boat for
Baltimore. They will be gone Tor several
weeks on an extended wedding tour and visit
Baltimore. Washington, Philadelphia, New
York and Niagara Falls. At their return they
will reside in this city at 7OS north Twenty
eighth street.
The presents received by the couple were
very numerous and costly. Among the
friends who attended the wedding from out
OF town were Mrs. Phil Parson and
daughter, of Washington. n. c.; Miss Sue
Markham. of Elizabeth City. Va. Miss Hor-
tense Rountree OF Gainesville. n c., aud Mr..
o. Sanderlin of Elizabeth City. Va.
cRUMP-DAyIs.
At Trinity church yesterday Mr.. William b.
Crump led 10 the alter Miss Nsude Lou
Davis ana in the presence of a host OF friends
Rev Dr. Peterson performed the ceremony
that made them man and wife.
The ushers were MesSrs. Harvey Savage
(best man, Hugh l.. Davis. George f. Davis
Percy Peterson. Norton Crump and William
Never Mr. John Frischkorn presided at the
organ
The bride is the pretty and accomplished
daughter OF Mr.. +. Wiley Davis. She Is very
popular, and leader Ill the social events Of
Church Hill.
The groom is very popular both in business
and social circles.
The newly-wedded ones left on the 7 O'Clock
train for an extended Northern tour. Many
handsome and costly presents attest the pop
ularity of the young people.
HUxTER-wADDEIL.
At 3 O'Clock p. NJ. beautiful marriage We,
celebrated at st. Johns church MIR j. r
Huxter and Miss Emma 9. Waddell were tn,
happy palr. The church WAS filed viii
| friends who. after the ceremony. extended (
the couple their hearty congratulations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-16
WAS WEARY OF WAITING.
IN Old LADY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Animal ,feetinp Of the state Board of Public
CharitIes-Professor Clark We'd
ded to Miss Lee

RA1rreH. n. c., June 15.-lSpecial. IA
snecial to-day from Canton. n. c., says; An
attempt at suicide was made yesterday by
one Mrs. Betsy Chambers near this place.
who is near ninety years old. She cut three
oashes on her throat with u razor, exposing.
but not severing the jugular vein. The doc
tors say she will die of nervous prostration
if not from the wound. She gave no reason
for the rash attempt upon her own life. 1t Is
thought that declining health and despond-
ency were the causes.
To-nightin the Baptist tabernacle professor
Charles b. Park, of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College and Miss Line Lee
Broughton. both Of this city. were united IN
marriage Both are we'll known and popular
in social circles.
The State Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lepe closed its third commencement to-day
with the annual address by DR.. q. w. DaDney.
of Tennessee. The prizes and medals were
awarded by Chief Justice A. ). Norman, OF
the supreme court. ,,,.
The State board Of public charities held its
annual meeting here to-day and transacted
much important business. A report OF tae
operations OF the board tor the past SIX months
was presented. embracing q variety or suo-
iects which are under the supervision OF the
board Reports were exhibited or the condl-
ton and management Of the iails and homes"
of eighty-two counties of the State. IL IS
expected TINT the statistics of the remaining
fourteen will shortly be obtained. In view OF
the fact that 362. or more than one-hfth OF all
the prisoners sentenced to the penitentiary IN
the State are under twenty years OF age and
about 100 under sixteen years, special
committee was appointed 10 collect data IN
reference to tho workings of reform schools
and forms for the reclamation of juvenile of
Tenders, and their removal from contact with
the hardened in crime. and 10 memorabilia the
next General Assembly for the establishment
of such an institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-16
AUCTION SAILS.

THURSDAY. June 18th. at 5p. NJ. sale OF valuable
unimproved City Property, Jefferson x Cary
streets. Boswell & Hartman. auctioneers.
THURSDAY. Juno 18th. at SD +. ", sale Of yalua-
bic property No. 10 west Broad street. Apper-
son x Pollard, euctloneers.
THURSDAY. June 10th, at $3.50 =. NJ, sale Of
frame dwelling. rooms, No. ~ north Fourth
street. Apperson Il Pollard, auctioneers.
THURSDAY. June 10Th. at Z. NJ, sale Of two
frame dwellings on Randolph street, near
Nluder street.
THURSDAY June 10th. AZ p. n. sale Of lots on
Floyd avenue. near Lombardy street.
THURSDAY juno 10th, at 2. NJ sale Of de-
tached frame dwelling, 82l Spring street, .
rooms. J.. A. Catlin. auctioneer.
FRDAy June 18th. at r. NJ, sale Of building
lots TWenty-sixih between Marshall and Clay
streets. r. A. Catin, auctioneer.
FRfnAY. June nth. a. =. NJ. sale Of lots corner
OF Randoluh and Claiborne streets.
TUESDAY, June 2lst. 1t Z. NJ, commissioner .
sale of a frame dwelling, No. OH north Second
street J. Is. Elan Co. auctioneers.
WEDNESDAY June I'D. az $50 7. NJ sale OF
''BridRewater on the Richmond, fredoricks-
burg aud Potomac railroad, three miles north
west from Richmond. y. W. Bowe. auc-
tiOneer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-16
Co,tIy plantation BuildIngs.

WELDON. n. c., June l5.-ISpecial. A
gentleman who has been making trip
through Nash and the adjoining counties
says there are some big tobacco houses
through the section from Battleboro TO Nash
vile Some small farms have buildings on
tbern which must have cost as much as the
farms would have sold for before the people
BEGAN 10 raise tobacco several years ago.
Soma of the farmers who were IN debt few
years ago now have handsome buildings and
other improvements and money ahead.
The Rev. Or. T. II. Prtchard, probably the
most eminent Baptist divine IN the state mas
at the earnest request of his congregation,
withdrawn his resignation "a pastor OF the
First Baptist church OF Wilmington.
The election at Southport on the question
of voting $4,000 10 tho Brunswick, Western
and Southern railroad resulted IN favor OF the
subscription.
A shocking accident occurred at Whining
ton Monday afternoon at the Industrial Works
of that city On the third floor OF the build
ing number of boys and girls were employed
making veneering and butter dishes. Inc
machines tor crimplng the TN lot the dlsnes
are on this story aud u IS the business OF inc
bows TO feed them. while girls are employed
in handing the pieces OF tin 70 the boys. On
the evening the tragedy happened one OF the
girls. Edith Fuford. had taken the place OF
one of the boys. While feeding the ma
chine her dress WAS caught by the sLaft
and the unfortunate girl was twisted
round and round 50 that IL was Impossible Tor
her TO got loose. Her cries attracted atten-
ton and several ran TO her assistance. and the
machinery was stopped as soon as possible.
Before this could be done the girl was thrown
from her feet and her head fell on another
crimping machine. which caught her hair and
tore the scalp literally from her head. She
is now in the hospital and hopes OF her re-
coyery are entertained. She was twelve years
old.
There is no Third party organization thus
far IN Northampton county.