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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-22

Ha,pey's WSeky calls attention to the
fact that il you want to be successful
writer of fiction it is just as well to be an
American. The four new books of
which over Ioo. 900 copies each have been
sold this year are by American authors.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-22
NO TICE.
WANTED

An energetic business man to assist in the or
ganization OF q local branch of the National
Building Loan Provident Association of this
vicinity must have first class references and be
well acquainted with the people of the CON-
munity. To the proper party liberal compensa,
ton viii be paid and If services are satisfactory
permanent position will be given. Address with
reference, ]. T. FLOuRNOY, LOOT Market
Street Wilmington, Del. d13
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-22

WITH Chauncey M. Depew in the
United States Senate as Thomas {.
Platt's colleague, there seems no reason
TO doubt that the interest OF the New
York Central Railway and the United
States Express Company will be well pro-
tected.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-22
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE

A powder to shaken into the shoes. Your fee
feel swollen nervous and hot, and get tired
easily If you have smarting feet or tight shoes.
try Allen Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swooien. sweating
feet ingrJwing nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for Doc. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen :. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
NY. Flo'zm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-22

THE Minnesota supreme court has de.
cided that girl under age may marry
without the consent of her parents. Now
let us have a decision giving parent
the privilege Of marrying with out the
consent of his or her children. and two
great distractions to matrimony will be
removed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-22

THE immaculate indignation OF some
of the Republicans of the House over the
Roberts case. has the appearance OF the
pot calling the kettle black.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
THE AUSTRALIAN EMU.
Cousin of the African Ostrich. with
the Appetite and Digestion of
n Harlem Goat.

The Legislature of Australia has
passed an act to protect the great emu
from the depredations of hunters. This
bird is still plentiful in many parts of
the country, but the species is gradually
becoming extinct. In days gone by the
"bushmen" and the wild dogs were the
bugbears of the emus existence, but
rney have been supplantec W more
inveterate enemy, the white man,
who is trying to exterminate this valu-
able member of the feathered kingdom,
with the assistance of kangaroo dogs.
They ere hunted and slaughtered with
just a. much unconcern as were buff
faloes on the western prairies. In some
sections of Australia, however, the kill
Ing of the birds has become mandatory
because of the damage inflicted to the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
THE HAMADRYAD.
An East Indian Reptile That VIII
Track You Down If You Have
Killed It's Mate.

There is only one beast that will track
you down to avenge the death of its
mate, no matter how far you go, and
that is a snake.
Moreover, it is the most terrible of all
snakes, and the largest of the poison
Gus variety. Its name is the hamadryad.
A bite from this reptile will kill the
strongest man in two minutes, and, of
course, there is no remedy. No one Bit
ten by hamadryad has ever survived.
1t chiefly belongs to the far east.
There are generally two hamadryads
them the other will be on your track be-
fore long in all probability. Short of
taking ship across the sea, there is
no way of escaping unless you watch
for the snake and shoot it. 1t will fol-
low you for miles for the chance of a
stealthy stroke, and you may climb
trees or mountains or ford rivers, but
there is no way of evading the hama
dryad. 1t is sort of nightmare hunt to
be chased by one, and when the chase
begins either one or the other will have
to die within a day or so. The mate of
the slain never makes a mistake, but
always kills the slayer of its companion,
and him alone. This reptile grows to
length of IS feet sometimes, and is
fairly common in Malay and New
Guinea. One scratch from its fangs
is certain and instant death.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

wire boundary fences when one of these
powerful birds is making shot lam"
across country. They travel with the
speed of l3-inch shell, and can cut
wire fence with about the same ease.
1t differs from its African prototype,
the ostrich, in that the feathers are of
no value. However, its eggs are much
sought after. The eggs are dark green
color and rough of surface, and when
mounted as vases and similar orna-
ments are very beautiful. The emu
takes some pride in her nest, which can
not be said of the ostrich. The latter
lays its eggs in scraping in the sand,
while the emu chooses a place near
some tree or stump and collects a bed
of leaves, grass and sticks, in which
she deposits the eggs. The nest is quite
fiat about an inch thick and is oblong
in shape, being four feet in length and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
THE SEAMSTRESS.

Miss Dorothy Dot in her little red chair,
Put her thimble on with a matronly air.
And said: From this piece Of cloth, guess,
I'll make my baby brother lovely dress"
She pulled her needle in and out,
And over and under and round about,
lawn
Was punched and crumpled and gathered
and drawn.
She sewed and sewed to the end of her
thread,
Then, holding her work to view. she said:
This isn't a baby-dress. after all:
It's a bonnet for my littlest dolli'
Harriet Sterling, in St. Nicholas.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

six inches wide. The average lay is
nine eggs, although there has been
clutches" of IS, which, however, is ex-
ceptional. Emus are generally seen in
pairs and affect the great plains and
subsist on the grass. The duty of hatch
ing the egg deyolves upon the gentle
man emu, who has to devote eight
weeks to the operation. The bird lays
in winter and is governed by the needs
of the chick. When the little fellow
energies from the shell he finds an
abundance of tender heritage awaiting
him. The. plumage of the chick is gray
ish white, barred lengthwise with
broad black stripes. The grown .mu's
uniform is brown. The emu has the APP
petite and the digestive apparatus of
the goat. 1t dan eat anything and (, .
periences no bad results therefrom. Al
though dependent on water, it has been
known in seasons of drouth to resort to
the scashore and satisfy thirst with
brine. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

bird. The sand-hill crane is an intelli-
gent, heightened bird-the SWEETEST in
the bird Enclosure. When the keeper
slaps two knees and whistles rag-time
tunes Sand Iiill' dances in the most
approved crane style ana it is astonish-
ing to see this bird with the long neck
and bamboo legs jump about, flap its
wings and kick first one way and then
another. The keeper says he taught
the crane this feat by tossing its food
in the air, for which it would jump, and
at the same time he would whistle.
Finally it would jump about at the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Prince Was Not Afraid.

Nervousness is thing with which the
prince of Wales is but little afflicted.
Once at a scientific carnival, while DR..
Playfair was showing the prince and
his party round, they came to big vat
of chemicals, which were kissing and
tizzing away in a very forbidding fash
ion. The prince seemed much inter
ested in this. DR.. Playfair asked the
prince to dip his fingers in the liquid.
There was a litter and some dismay
among those who heard, but the prince,
having looked the doctor straight in
the face, put his hand into the kissing
cauldron and found the liquid as cold
as ice. The explanation was that some
chemicals when they boil give out cold
instead of heat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
CRANE THAT DANCES.
How an Animal Keeper I'm the CHI
cage Too Developed One of
His Pet Birds.

The guinea hens, the white turkeys
and the sand-hill crane are learning
steps in a skirt dance ut Lincoln park.
The sand-hill crane has become past
master of the art and if you have never
seen him ask the animal keeper who has
charge of the birds, the squirrels and
the goats to have "Sand Hill' dance for
you. This attendant seems to be the
only one who has any influence with the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Wanted His Rand.

Band Leader-You wants US to blay
NIT der funeral? Ees it military flu
neral?
Stranger-No; it's the funeral of my
brother. He was private citizen. He
requested that your band should play at
his funeral.
Band Leader (proudly)-My pand,
Ell? Wy he shoose my pand?
Stranger-He said he wanted every
body to feel sorry he died.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Her Exclamation.

"a woman" remarked the man who
assumes superior airs, has no sense of
humor"
well" answered his wife, when you
consider how often she is requested to
laugh over serious matters like house
cleaning and Easter bonnets don't
think you ought to blame her.'-Wash
ingtOn Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Xentured No Opinion.

"Whats the matter with youY asked
the friend.
Il haven't the least idea" answered
the very cynical invalid. "The surgeons
are going to operate for appendicitis"
Washington Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
NNhy II Didn't Hurt Him.

Dobbs-There' u man who shaves
several times day.
Wiggin-You don't mean it? Should
think there'd be nothing left of his face.
Dobbs-It doesn't hurt his face at all.
He is a Naturalization Life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Time Wasted.

my wife never buys a hat, 3 gown
or even a pair of gloves without first
consulting me"
rs that so? Well, old man, your
wife's wonder, You ought to be able
to save money"
Il could, probably, if she didn't al
ways go and get what she wanted just
the same as if had agreed toit. "-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Where Last Resort Failed.

DR.. BROOKLYN much worried about
Mrs. Smiths case. Her melancholia -
evidently incurable.
DR.. Jones-Have alarming symptoms
developed?
DR.. Brook--Yes, her husband sent
home yesterday an assortment OF
spring hats for her to try on, and she
refused to look at them.-N. \. World.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Evening I'd Things.

"Why, Tommy, you're at the jam
again, and only whipped for it an hour
ago."
Eyes, mamma; heard you tell auntie
you thought you had whipped me too
hard, and thought I'd make it even"
-Tit-BitS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Martial Conversation.

She-Do you remember how you said,
when YOU were counting me, that If l
would marry you ! would have nothing
to do all my days but sit around and
look pretty? And how different 1t is
now!
He-Weu. it amt my fault if you
can't look pretty any more.-lndlanr
apolis Journal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Their HorseIess Carriage.

81 wish we had horseless carriage"
said the farmers son.
Eve have" replied the farmer, "and
now that you speak of it you might as
well get it and bring a load of potatoes
up to the house. Chicago Post.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
WHEAT GneS Dow

De Broker-Hear about De Curbb9
De Ledger-No. What's happened to
him?
"Knocked fat"
"You don't say so? Was he caught
by the drop in wheat"
well yes; something like that. A
barrel of flour fell on him.. Y.
Weekly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Very Dear.

Bacon-Would you call man who
borrowed money from you, and who
never paid it back, friend?
Egbert-Certainly; I'd call him one
ofmy dearest friends.-YonkersS States
man.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

sound of rag-time melodies and hand
clapping. It's peculiar, jerky move
ments give it the appearance of doing
some strange dance.-Chicago Daily
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
War on an Educator.

Bacon-The late war was great edu-
Gator.
Egbert-How so?
"Why, Corporal Cartridge couldn't
write his name before he enlisted, and
now he's writing magazine articles."-
Yonkers Statesman.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
INST what He Tried.

Mrs. Sniff wish you'd pay little
attention to what | say.
Sniff do, dear-as little as pos
tible.-Tit-Bits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
CIub NeMS.

Newell Little-Serying on the house
committee is a thankless task!
Newsome Moore--Ies, but it has a
tendency to convince a man that his
predecessors were not so incompetent
as he thought. brooklyn Life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
The Age.

What" inquired the pedantic man.,
do you consider the greatest inven-
ton of the age?"
And without hesitation Miss Cayenne
answers: 'Women's methods of con-
cealing t."-Washington Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

paul, I'm not at all pleased with the
Il knew you wouldn't be, pop, and
I told the teacher so, but it didn't seem
to make any nce!"-Der Floh.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
No More Credit

Mrs. Spendall-You look worried lis
1t because you are SO deeply in debt?
Mr.. Spendall (gloomily)-No. It's be.
cause | can't get any deeper.--N. I
Weekly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Better Than Medicine.

Sympathetic Friend-Your health
appears to have improved greatly of
late.
Convalescent-Y Yes, I've been off
among strangers who didn't eternally
talk to me about tn. Y. Weekly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
A Repr0Of.

Come, bear with the weather and don't
make a fuss
The bright side of earth will soon swing
round to us:
Where now you sit grumbling and toasting
your feet,
You soon will sit tanning and roasting the
heat.
Detroit Free Press
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Letting Out the Cat,

Willie Slimson-Mother says she al.
ways likes to go shopping with you.
Mrs. Dimpleton-Why, Willie?
at saves carfare. Detroit Free
Press
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Experience.

There was a young man in Detroit
Who Dragged of his pitching a quot;
When he'd scratch all the skin
Off the other mans shin
He confessed he was not so adroit
IN. Y. World.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
An Euftapll.

Asleep upon the breast of earth,
This little headstone under.
Lies one who scarce survived his birth
Nine days-his name was Wonder.
Harlem Life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
NIaIchIess indeed.

"a matchless night" exclaimed the maid
Quoth he in tone of deep regret:
"I'Ve just discovered that I've not
Fen one to light my cigarette"
Boston Courier.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
work and Play.

The professional musician
His duty never shirkS,
Yet when he WORKS he always plays,
And when he plays he works.
Il. A. w, Bulletin
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
10 Ynu Know Her.

you say she is business woman
what business is she interested in"
20, every body STRAY Stories
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Gain and Loss.

"Your wife doesn't seem to improve
in health"
mo; as fast as she gains strength she
uses it up telling people what is the
matter with her!"-Cincinnati En-
Ouirer
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
slightly Rush IL.

Clancy-Marciful hivens, Mike, phwat
are yez drinkin so fast for? Shnake
bite?
Casey-Nope. Little Pats gone to
tell tn ould woman, an she'll be down
here in foiye minutes.-N Y. Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Nernal Art.

When the spring is late, wot,
Woman's wit can intervene;
With her gifted brush and pot.
She gets out and paints things green.
Chicago Record.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Tough.

The spring lamb now IS with us,
You hear its tender bleat;
But how changed you will find it
When you've ordered it TO eat.
Judge.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
Doing Her Best,

Jones-When she married him she
started in to make his home paradise
on earth.
Johnson-Iid she?
Eyes, she's always harping."-Kan-
sas1City Independent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

Toyle Knott-Did we make him eat
his words?
Frosty Knight-Naw. Dey were too
hard. | made him swaller 'em whole
n. Y. World.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

Mr.. Brownrigg (an absent-minded
old GENT Diet me see-does Mr.. Brown
rigg live here?
New servant (not recognizing her
master)-Yes, sir; but he's not in at
present.
Mr.. DO, well, never mind. I'll call
again.-Punch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20

A man who is poor in trust is the
poorest Of all Gods creatures,--J. G~
Holland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-20
The New PlanChettc

THERE was no one to answer the
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-06
THE CITY GUARD BALL.
The Fifteenth Annual Masquerade

The Fifteenth Annual Masquerade to
Be Held This Evening.
The New Haven City Guard will hold
their annual carnival and masquerade
ball at the armory this evening. One
of the members of the company recently
stated that it was the opinion Of many
that the ball would be more largely at
tended this than last season, which
opinion was formed from the advance
sale of tickets, which is larger this sea-
son than during recent years. The
twenty members of the floor committee
are to wear costumes of French noble
men. Ten of these costumes are black
the others being in attractive colors.
Frederick Druehl, the floor manager, is
to appear in very handsome suit of
purple.
The concert before the dancing and
the dance music is to be furnished by
the Second Regiment band. The COM
petition for the SIS in prizes will be in
teresting. Captain Sypher and Lieu
tenants Frank Pauly and Bernard
Trautman will select the committee who
will award the prizes.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-06
At DAVENPORT CHURCH.
The Rev. George w. Moore Told OF MIS-
sion Work in the south.

! One of the most prominent and intel
ligent colored preachers in the country,
| the Rev. George w. Moore of Nashville,
Tenn, occupied the pulpit at the Day.
export Congregational church yesterday
morning. The speaker came at the in
vitation of the pastor of the church, the
Rev. George Foster Prentiss, with
whom he had been acquainted for sew
eral years. Mrs. Moore was one of the
original jubilee singers. Rev. Mr.. Moore
has for some time past and is at pres
ent engaged In MISSIONARY work among
| the colored people Of the south. He IS
one Of the American Missionary Socie-
| tvs workers, and has been quite sue
cessful his chosen field of labor. In
his sermon of yesterday he told of the
| work that is being carried on in the
SOUTH especially in Georgia, North and
South Carolina and Tennessee. The con-
gregation was not very large because
of the dsagreeable weather, but those
who were present heard the story of
missionary work told in a very interest
ing and convincing way. The speaker
gave many instances of young men and
women who have undergone all sorts OF
trials for the sake of obtaining an edu-
cation and some of those who have
worked the hardest are among the best
and most prominent colored people of
the country He said that many things
had been accomplished because of the
fact that God was always with those
who were earnest and that he helped
them attain their desires God was
working among the people Of the south
even when they We're in slavery.
The American Missionary association
is ready to bear the news of the gospel
to the boys and girls in order that they
may go forward in the world and be
blessing to their people. This work can
only be carried on by the Christian
people of the north interesting them
selves in the uplifting of these poor
people by contributing of their portion
of worldly goods in liberal manner.
Men of great prominence have interest
ed themselves in this work and many
of them have given their lives and their
fortunes to the carrying on of the them
To some their devotion has meant a
sacrifice of the highest kind. Numerous
schools which have been established by
the American Missionary association
are doing a splendid work along the line
of uplifting but there is need OF more
educated preachers and public men.
There are s, 100000 Of people to be reach
ed and this means many laborers. What
the missionaries need most is the SYM
patty, cooperation and help of the peo-
pie of the north. In closing the speaker
made an eloquent plea for assistance
in this work of uplifting which he de-
clared will prove to be the greatest |
blessing the south ever had.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-06
SALVATION ARMY BAND.
Organization From New York Assists in
Local Services.

Organization From New York Assists in
Local Services.
A better band than the one from the
national headquarters of the Salvation
army in New York city is seldom heard
The organization came to this city on
Saturday afternoon and participated in
several services. On Saturday evening
in Warner hall a splendid musical pro-
gramme was given and there was a
good attendance. The numbers We're
well rendered and appreciated by all
present. Yesterday afternoon at 9:45 an
interesting service was held in the same
hall. One feature of the same was the
baptism of the infant daughter of En-
sign and Mrs. Henderson. The solemn
ceremony was in the true Salvation
army style and very impressive. A
service was also held in the evening.
Among the visitors were Majors Parker
and Richardson, Staff Captains Gal
ley. Potter and Gooding, Adjutants An
derson (bandmaster), and Lewis. The
members of the band wore the regula-
ton Salvation army uniform. Preced-
ing each of the services yesterday the
band gave concert in front of the hall
and many compliments as to their play
ing were heard.