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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Two Rounds With a Bear.

Mrs. Thomas, wife of Humphrey
Thomas of Humphreys mill near Len
anon, Or, recently had Il lively fight
with n black bear. While she was
was Knocked out in the second round
she has the satisfaction of knowing
that she made a good fight.
Mrs. Thomas was out picking blacl,
berries, when she found the bear there
on the same mission. Woman and bear
proceeded to settle the question of righ
to the patch. Bruin, thinking he had
n right by possession, at once rose tC
his launches and made for Mrs. Thorn
as. who defended herself as best she
could, but was knocked down by a cuff
from Bruin, and would have been bad
" bitten but for the prompt action OF
her shepherd dog, who tackled the bear
from the rear.
This attracted the attention of the
bear from Mrs. Thomas, and she It'll
mediately got up, and, seeing her dog
in danger of being killed, grabbed q
club and proceeded to give Bruin the
second round, but he was ready fol-
her and at once dealt her such blow
on the head as to completely knock hel
out When she regained consciousness
the bear and dog had vanished and she
had the whole field to herself.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
DOG GUARDS MASTER.
Watched for Twenty Days Over 6
Death Valley Victim.

Particulars of the sad fate that befell
James Dayton and team of six horses
or mules in Death Valley, Cal, nearly
q month ago have been received from q
correspondent from Daggett
According to the correspondent Day.
ton succumbed to the heat or illness
while attempting to cross the desert
and his animals miserably persisted
from the effcts of thirst and hunger
although harnessed to wagon loaded
with hay and water.
Dayton was for years the caretakel
Of the Pacific Coast Borax Colnpany's
property at Furnace Greek, Death Val
ley. He was over 20 years old, and bis
long residence in Death Valley has
made him familiar with this country.
Dayton was found dead under mo-
quito bush. Fifty feet distant was his
outfit-a wagon and six draft animals
four of them haInessed TO the wagon
and two tied behind. All the animals
were dead, but there was ample evi
dences of their terrible stuggle to free
themselves. Some of the animals had
broken part of the harness in thei;
frantic efforts. The only living thing
at the scene of desolation was Day
toms faithful little dog, which for q
days had watched by the side of Its
dead master in the desert. Chicago
Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
As the Prisoner Said.

Recorder Ito the prisoner)-How do
you live?
Prisoner amt particular, as the
oyster said when they asked him
whetheh he'd be roasted or fried.
Recorder-We don't want to hear
what the oyster said. What do you
follow?
Prisoner--Anything that comes in
my way, as the locomotive said when
IL ran over man.
Recorder-We care nothing about
the locomotive What is your bust
ness?
PriOner-That's various, as the cat
said when she stole the chickens.
Recorder-That comes nearer to the
line, suppose?
Prisoner--Altogether in my line, as
the rope said when choking the pirate.
Recorder-If hear any more absurd
comparisons will give you twelve
months.
Prisoner-I'm done, as the beefsteak
said to the cook.-Anglo-American.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Ne WAS MtsLEAo eYApREAM
Not q Fight, But an Exceedingly
bad Mistake.

Patrick McDennis arrived home in a
bad state Of wreckage and a closed
eye.
20 Patrick, Patrick walled Mrs.
McDennis, you've bin foightin' aginv
"Oi've not" answered Patrick as he
looked at his eye with the aid of a
small looking glass, "Ofve bin expert
renting with drames."
"Is 1t out Of your head that We are!'
gasped Mrs. McDennis.
"Ofm not OF had a drame last
night that Oh had foight with Me
Duffy, an McDuffy picked up a brick
an heaved 1t at me, an as it was
about to hit me In the OF Oh woke up.
viii, this mornin' 1 got to quarrelin'
with McDuffy an the first thing that
he did wuz to pick up brick. Be
dad says OF, it's tn drame over
again. McDuffy threw the brick an
Oh saw it comm straight for IN vol.
Said Oh to meself, said Oh, DIN wait
until it gifts here an thin OH wake
up an have the laugh on McDuffy.' "
rs II crazy that We areT' cried Mrs.
McDennis.
"Oi must have bin drunk" admit
ted Patrick. for instead of wakin' up
when the brick arrived l whit to Shape.
Oi'll niver behave in drames again. -
Detroit Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
IF YOU HAVE DIAMONDS
You Are Lucky, Because They Are
Rising I'm Price.

The diamond market is in condition
which could almost be described as one
of panic. The market value of stones
is now 40 per cent higher than 1t was
year ago, and, from present indica-
lions, there seems to be no prospect
that the high water mark has been
reached.
The fact of itself would, of course,
not cause the diamond importers and
dealers any anxiety. But there Is in
addition a remarkable scarcity Of
stones, and it is probable that the COM
Ing season will find a good many trad
ers unable to make good their contracts
except at heavy loss.
1t is the great De Beers syndicate
which is responsible for this state OF
things. The syndicate Is controlled by
Cecil Rhodes and half a dozen other
men, and they have apparently deter
mined to limit the output of the Kim
berley mines-which, in reality, means
the output of the world-to IN infinites-
imal quantity. 1t is customary for the
representatives of the large importing
houses of the United States. England,
France and other countries where there
are large markets for the sale of prec-
louS stones, to visit South Africa IN
the summer in order to make their pur-
chases. Frequent and bitter have been
the complaints that have reached
Maiden Lane and Covent Garden from
South Africa this year. The price keeps
on going up (within the last week there
has been an advance of 10 per cent?,
and even at the highest figures 1t Is
hard to secure any diamonds. The Of
fees of the De Beer Company are
open only few hours each day, and
the number of would-be buyers is so
great that it takes weeks before new
conner has chance to be supplied.
Even then it appears the diamond mag
mates are wont to treat their custom
ers in the most arbitrary manner con-
ceivable, frequently refusing to close a
deal for no assignable reason.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Making Honey in a Beer Keg

Almon West and son, Ernest West
of East Hampton, Conn, who are ex-
merits in lining bees, made a rich and
peculiar find recently. They were over
Marlborough way in pursuit of honey,
and had released the bees several times
from the lining box when they saw ia
their amazement the last one released
entered an old lager beer key lying on
its side. Coming nearer they discover.
ed the keg to be full of bees and honey.
The little workers had entered the keg
through the bung hole and built Their
comb around the inside of the keg. MIR
West captured the bees, honey and pc
culiar hive, all ut once, and took them
home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
A Hideous Crawler.

A monstrous hsrned worm, present.
ing a repulsive aspect, thar. under pro-
pitious circumstances. might prove an
effective Kelley cure for some maudlin
one. was captured alive the other day
in an English walnut tree on the place
of Mr.. James III. Vail, and was later
presented to The American. The crea-
ture in motion is seven inches long. and
boasts different hue for each feature
of its anatomy. Gaily colored horns
protrude from the head, which is won.
derfully and fearfully made. Smaller
black prongs decorate with mathemati
cal precision the corrugated green back
of the monster. When captured the
worm was breakfasting greedily on
leaves. and with remarkable rapidity
skeletonized them.-Baltimore Ameri.
can
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
new 10 Develop the Voice

Il have often thought" pursued Hos.
Rims. "of recommending Signor Santi
nj to take his girls out on excursion;
on locomotive and have 'em exercise
their voices while the whistle was blow
ing. It's my belief that 1t would de
more to develop their voices than al
the exercises that he makes them sins
at the piano. He makes a match be.
tween girl and piano, and requires
the girl to come out ahead of the piano
Now If he'd match his girls against 6
steam whistle and the rafting of 10.
connective at high speed, he'd find thai
they develop twice as much voice il
the course of a month as they can de
velop according to his way OF teach.
Ing. "-His Daughter, by w. L. Alden
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
His Poor Aim.

He grasped her around the waist
and tried to kiss her. They romped
bric-a-brac, and she giggled and he
flushed.
At last. fearing that his strength
was about to give out she almost stood
still, and he gave her a smack.
Then an angry frown overspread her
beauuful countenance, as she faced
him, SAYING
''Oh, you Spaniard"
"Why do you call me that?" he ask
ed.
''You would have missed me alto
gether If my ear hadn't been there!'
she Kissed.
After that he knew his chances were
exceedingly slim.-Cleveland Leader"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
EMIT WAs REACHED
The Fourth liar Was the Last and
and Worst.

=
and Worst.
"fou may not believe it, gentlemen"
said one of the group who, having
dined at a free lunch counter, were
smoking their cigars in front Of a ho-
tel. You may not believe it, but
have used fountain pen constantly
for four years, and have never had the
least trouble with It."
That's remarkable" said another,
''still, am the father of six children,
and never had to walk the floor at
night with a single one Of them"
There was a silence of a minute or
two, and another spoke up:
Il don't doubt it," he said, ''for l can
testify to something stranger still.
have a bright little 4-year-old boy at
my house. and / never told any of his
smart sayings to my friends"
Gentlemen" remarked a fourth af-
ter painful pause. II am fond Of
hearing young women practice their
scales on the piano after have retired
to rest. 1t lulls me to Sleep"
One or two other persons In the
group made feeble attempts to say
something, but gave it up. 1t seemed
to be felt that this reached the limit.
Chicago Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09

jeering children who cried, "See, these
people have no goitres," as if to be with
out goitre was physical deficiency.
Similarly, the prevalence of irregular
periods among young women, and the
commences of facilitating drains
among married women have created
the nlischievous idea that these are the
natural conditions of womanhood.
In normal health the periods should
be regular and painless and there should
be neither drains nor pains for the mar
RED woman. To regain that normal
condition of health is possible to every
woman who will make a trial of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t regu-
lates the periods, dries up the drains,
and cures liberation and inflammation.
Sick women can consult DIR. X. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. ", by letter without
charge Every letter is held as strictly
private and sacredly confidential.
II had falling of internal organs and had to
go to bed once a month had irregular monthly
periods which would sometimes last ten or
twelve days" writes Mrs Alice L. Holmes, OF
Coolspring Street, Uniontown, Pa Had also
indigestion so bad that could not eat anything
hardly. DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
Golden Medical Discovery cured me- took
three bottles of the Favorite Prescription and
one of the Golden Medical Discovery"
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser-sent free on receipt of stamps
to cover mailing only Twenty-one one
cent stamps for edition in paper; 81
stamps for the cloth-bound edition. Ad-
dress DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo. N. ".
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Accented the Apology.

A prominent New York lawyer is
noted for his ready answers and skill
In repartee. When a young practi-
toner he appeared before pompous
old Judge who took offense at a re-
mark the lawyer made criticising his
decision.
IF you do not instantly apologize for
that remark, Mr.. Blink, said the Judge,
II shall commit you for contempt of
court"
upon reflection, your Honor" in
stantly replied Mr.. Blank, 81 find that
your Honor was right and l was
wrong. as your Honor always is"
The Judge looked dubious. but final
ly said that he would accept the
apology
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
just as Represented.

II thought you said this property
was only a couple of steps from the
Post cffice?" said the prospective
buyer.
1T Is" responded the ever-resource-
full real estate agent. "You step or an
electric car here and step off at the
Post Office. That's only two steps.
See?"--Ohio State Journal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
His Strange Resemblance,

A certain farmer, who is by no
means noted for his resemblance 10
Apollo, has son Of seven. who pos
sesses more with than pedigree. One
day stranger came to the farm. and,
seeing the lad, asked:
Sonny, where's your father?"
''In the pig pen," was the reply.
'In the pig pen? Thanksw
And, as the man moved in The d.
rection indicated, the boy shouted:
II say! You'll know him, cause he's
got a hat onr'-Tit-Bits.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
BEFORE and After.

Before mans married he's a dude;
after marriage he's subdued. Before
marriage he has no buttons on his
shirt; after marriage he has no shirt.
Before marriage he swears he would
not marry the best woman in the
world; after marriage he finds that he
hasn't.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Too Many Workers.

Philander-Instead of going around
and begging. why don't you go to work
and earn your living? l believe you
don't want 10 work.
The Bum-.Say. loss. there's so many
others workin' that I don't see as II
would be important whether help 'em
or not.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Knew What WINS Wanted,

An old lady entered the big depart
u,ent store. She walked to one of the
counters. ri want TO get something
for a boy of TO-" she said.
"Slipper counter. two aisles to the
right" snapped the salesgirl, and the
sid lady walked over.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
Analagnns denominations.

Teacher Ito new scholar)-N hat is
your name?
New Boy--My name Is julie, sir.
Teacher-You should have said Jul
ius. sir. And now. my lad turning to
another lad). what Is your name?
"Billious, sir."-Tft Bits.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09

Photographed Scott man! try
and look happy and cheerful
Customer-I dasn't. This photo
graph is for my wife. who is away on
/ visit. She would come back tomor.
.ow IL I looked har~v and cheerful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
RATES or ADVERTISING.

cne square, six lines fst insertion 81 90;
subsequent insertions SO Gents. Special rates
made. with monthly, quarterly and yearly I'D :
vertisers.
~L Local notices and political or personal
communications Is cents per line: subsequent
Insertions. 10 cents per line.
Ordinary marriage announcements, twenty
ave cents. Obituary notices will be charged
for at oDe-hslf the usual rates of advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting 7inci-
dent to these diseases is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. l,
is equally efficient tor itching piles an !
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chap
ped hands. chilblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. Fol
sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09

About the only time some women
refuse to talk back is when they &C
cept some mans seat in crowded
street car.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09

Dr. Cadys Condition RaUae,y, are just
what horse needs when in bad condition
Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge
They are not food but medicine and the
best in use to put horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
TRY ALLEN'SFOOT-ERSE

"a powder to shaken into the shoes. Your fee
feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. II you have smartirg feet or tight shoes.
try Allen Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet and
feet, ingrowipg nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves co ms and bunions OF all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by all
age FREE. Address, Allen y. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
NY. 7-16 .2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-11-09
A form of disease may become 50 COM
mon that it is regarded As q necessary

condition.
In some of
the valleys
of Switzer-
land goitre,
or thick
eek, at
ficts every
inliabitant.
A party OF
America
tourists en-
tering one
of these val
leys was fol-
lowed by q
b o d y of
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New York. December 5.--A dispatch to the
Herald from Pietermartzhurg says: News
from Ladysmith is beginning to come in more
freely The latest dispatches state that from
Saturday tNovember 90 there were cigbtw'
three Killed aud wounded including both mil
tary and civilians The Beers shell tho town
from All sides, their favorite time for omen
ing being at midnight fe"
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LOCAL,

The Houston mail carrying contract can
celled and new bids TO be selected.
Items Of interest concerning the ap-
preaching Festival
Carnival enthusiasts already figuring on
an illuminated parade for 1900.
Houston Cavalry troop makes some good
scores at the target.
Daughters of the Confederacy still work
ing to erect a monument.
The flower parade of the Festival VIII
be AN imposing feature.
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Editor Rankin OF Brenhnm wants a
Joint meeting Of the Arkansas and Texas
Press associations.
Sinner has raised $1,000 toward cot
ton factory.
Tho f., T. and v. f. is to be well ad-
vertised at Galveston.
John 7. Carlisle. charged with the
murder OF Prof. Lipscomb at Dallas. has
been declared sane
Mr.. stillwell and party are looking over
Port Arthur
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IS READY TO SURRENDER.

AS"inaido Desires tn Ask Mercy nj
the United States.
New york. December s. A special
cablegram from Hong Kong to the Even.
ing. World says that Filipinos there an
hounoe that AsuinaIdo is ready to sur
render II Consul Wildman will receive him
at Manila The dispatch adds that the
fiiipino lunta at Hong Kong was in com.
munication with Aguinaldo last week and
advised him then to throw himself on
the mercy of the United States
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CABLE REPAIRS.
Belated Dispatches Received from
Sent of Wnr.

London. December 5.--Although the repair
ing of the cable between Alden and Zanzibar
had restored the route via Alden" to South
Africa, and thereby relieved quite budget
of belated dispatches, there is nothing at
hand throwing light on General Buffers prep
arations for the relief of Ladysm,th or the
movements of the other British columns.
News from Ladysmith has been received
up to the night of Wednesday, November
20. when all was WELL provisions were plenti-
full and the bombardment was ineffective.
special dispatch from Durham says the
Beers lost 1900 men at what has been popl-
larry known the battle of Glencoe.
dispatch from Pretoria mentions an I'M
important sortie from Kimberley November
"a. and says: The British prisoners are well.
The government has perIaitted them to sub
scribe to the State library and also allows
them to purchase beer and newspapers.
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FIrTY-sIxTU CONGRESS-.

senate--The presidents message was
read ana adjournment. was taken in re-
spect to the late Hon. NJ l.. Hayward.
House-The presidents message was
read and the Roberts resolution was called
IN and adopted by SO2 to 30: tho house
adjourned as n mark of respcct TO the late
Representative Settle.
stephens. Cooper and Kleherg have In
trouced some important bills.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-06
DOER VERSION.
They 10 Not Tell of ns Many Lost as
the British

London. December THE following is a
Boer version of the battle of Modder river:
Pretoria, Wednesday. November 2e-De
Larey's official report states that large
force of British yesterday morning attacked
his command at Modder river. Heavy firing
lasted for hours. Cronje and De Larey took
up strong positions, the Free Staters being
reinforced. De Larey had seventeen killed
and wounded, including his eldest son. The
Free Staters losses are unknown. Al dark
the Beers retired slowly to their positions
having prevented the British from forcing
their way 10 Kimberley
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----------7---7-----
THE TRANSvAAL.

The Alden cable has been repaired and
belated dispatches have been received.
The Boer report OF the battle OF Mod
der River does not give many casualties.
Dead bodies have been found floating
In Modder river
Beers occupy a strong position north OF
Modder river.
A seventh division has been called,
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ATTACKED AMERICANS
""'"iers Were Wounded NV
=, Insurgents,

MANIA December 6. II a. m.-Last r,sh,
a io''e OF insurgents, estimated at 500 A.
A'Aea the American garrison OF 200 at
s""' province of South Ilocos. The
e'i'an loss was eight killed and MANY
n' 0aau'a After very hard lighting the
' were driven OFF and through the
mountains leaving thirty-ave dead. Colo
ee Is now reinforcing the garrison.
sA's are entertained regarding various
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not delay one day before sun,an BOD i.
cialist, one to whom the n ud essn
open book and who unders.d 10 W.
OF weakness and disease any As si1''
proper treatment for oI'ga surss. .,rsf1|
the adding OF column % mr.. i. NJ
HA AFT sSST iW has assp-las lsadSs ss
OF this country. tiir pra s,1 'ethsf "
years larger than that OF a. sorts 81 W
combined. His cures Of an nr veto 81 tsia,
conditions have been the ulan esrsis.
cal profession and the sovrbsrgs y
Or. Hathaway makes u" bis cifr
sultation or advice. either satsn tbf y
mail. and when a case asicins aps
fee covers all cost OF
sional services. .UAy,
j. NEWTON HAi = 10.
.OD ID. Alamo Plaso' s"N -
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COMMERCIAL.

There wax no buying and cotton declined
to points.
The presidents message had tbs effect
OF depressing Industrial stocks.
Corn. wheat. oats and provisions were
higher