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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
SALES OF cork.
they Come From Spain and Are
Turned into Shoppers.


On the sunny slopes OF Catalonia.
In Spain. there are groves OF corcho.
where the trees Ca species Of oak
Quercus Suber) are evergreen. bear
ing an acorn which tastes like our
chestnut. They live well into the
second century, attaining a height of
40 feet.
During the first so years Of the
trees life the outer bark loses its vi
tally, becoming an encumbrance
which would naturally peel of. but
which is most carefully stripped a
year or SO earlier by cutting with
curved knives into squares of three
feet, the bark varying in thickness
from one to three inches. The cutting
is done during July and August. and.
after a process of drying-boiling and
then pressing under heavy weights
for fattening-the pieces of cork are
packed in square iron-bound bales
for home manufacture and shipment
The first cutting from the trees is
coarse and inferior, as is that grown
In wet, low districts, but every eight
or ten years of its later life the tree
yields a better quality, that arriving
latest at maturity, under best con-
ditions of soil and climate, being of
finest, firmest grain.
The largest cork factories in the
world are those of the Armstrong
Company in Lancaster and Pittsburg.
But at one of the smaller ones down
on busy old Pearl street may be OBJ
served the passing of the sheets of
cork from the bales to the quaint
foreign-looling baskets nlled with
beautifully finished shoppers in va
rious sizes.
The machines for cutting the strips,
for punching the shape and for
smoothing and tapering (this last at
the rate of As per minute) are great
advance upon the old methods of
hand work, and it was only after
many trials that machinery could be
kept sharp, as the soft substance dulls
II much more rapidly than many hard
er, tougher materials.
The corks used for bottling cham
payne are still cut by hand. The best
material Is used, and they are not tap
cred nor cut quite round. thus swell
ing and fitting more perfectly in the
bottles.
When a cork is tossed into the
waste basket that is by no means the
end of its usefulness as 1t is probably
picked out of the refuse by man who
CLEANS his best harvest from hotels
and saloons. He sells the contents of
his bag to dealers in seconds" on the
East Side. These old corks are
washed, dried, recut by hand-at
every stroke the workman running
the knife across a leather strap--and
then sold again for bottling. backing
and other liquids.
The waste-shavings etc.-was
formerly hard to dispose of. as it does
not burn readily, but 1t is now ground,
and as a non-conductor Of heat enters
into the manufacture of artificial
limbs, bicycle handles, soles of boots,
etc. Impervious to water. it is quite
indispensable for life-preservers and
buoys, and is one of the ingredients of
asphalt pavements.-N. Y. Post.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
The Onion Cure.

Onions are a kind of all-round good
medicine. A whole onion eaten at
bedtime will, by the next morning,
break up the sevefest cold. Onions
make a good plaster to remove in.
fiammation and hoarseness. II an
onion is smashed so as to secure all
the juice in it 1t will make a most re-
markable smelling substance that will
quiet the most nervous person. The
strength of it inhaled for few mo-
ments will dull the sense of smell and
weaken the nerves until sleep is pro-
duced from sheer exhaustion. II all
comes from one property possessed
by the onion, and that is form OF
opium.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
For The Babies.

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt
and eff, ctual cures make it iavori,e
with mothers and small children. II
quickly cures their coughs and colds,
preventing pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t also cures Group and
has been used in tens OF thousands oil
cases without single failure so far as
we have been able to learn. II not onl,
cures croop. but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. In cases of whooping cough
it liquefes the tough mucus. making i
easier to expectorate, and lessons the
severity and frequency of the paroxysm.
OF coughing. thu, depriying that disease
OF all dangerous consequences. Fol
sale at Feldmeyer's Bros. City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
New Rifles.

One thousand Krag-Jorgensen rifles
have been supplied to the battleships
Kentucky and Kearsarge. Both
branches of the service will soon have
small arms of the same calibre, thus
greatly simplifying the problem of in
Interchangeable supplies OF ammunition
when the army and navy are required
to carry on joint operations. The Lee
rifle will gradually be discarded and
replaced by the other small calibre
rifle. The Army Ordnance Depart
ment will manufacture the Krag-Jor.
gensen rifle for the navy. but the am
munition will be manufactured by the
Ordnance Department.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21

simply develop dry catarrh; they dry up
the secretions which adhere to the mem
brane and decompose, causing a far
more serious trouble than the ordinary
form of catarrh. Avoid all drying in
halants and use that which cleanses.
soothes and heals. Ely's Cream Balm
is such a remedy and win cure catarrh OF
cold in the head easily and pleasantly.
All druggists sell it at 50 cents or it vii
be mailed by Ely Brothers. s. Warren
ST., New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
changes In Ehsted Strength.

BY direction OF the President the fol
lowing changes have been made in the
authorized enlisted strength Of certain
organizations OF the regular army:
Signal Corps-Inoreased from 20 tc
500 enlisted men, organized as follows
One hundred and thirty hrst-class ser
geants. 72o sergeants. 10 corporals. SIC
firsi-class, privates. 81 second-class phi
Yates and cooks.
Commissary Sergeants--l Increased from
100 to I65.
Companies of infantry other than those
serving in the philippine Islands re
duced to Ioo enlisted men $50 pnvates)
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
To Be Prepared.

For war is the suiest way for this ma
ton to maintain peace That is the
opinion of the wisest statesmen. II Is
equally true that to be prepared for spring
is the best way to avoid the peculiar dan
gers Of the season. This is lessen
multitudes are learning. and at this time
hen the blood is sure to be loaded with
impurities and to be weak and sluggish,
the millions begin to take Hoods Sar.
sarparilla. which puri6es. enriches and
vitalizes the blood. expels all disease
germs. creates good appetite, give:
strength and energy and puts the whole
system in healthy condition, preventing
pneumonia fevers, and other dangerou:
diseases which are liable to attack weak
ened system.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21

Private Thomas Gaskins. orderly for
the superintendent at the Naval Acad-
envy had the honor OF receiving from the
hands Of the commanding officer OF
marines. Major Bergman. yesterday
"A Good Conduct Badge" This honor
IL only conferred on. soldiers Of exemplary
character. and calls for all the men at
the post TO be paraded in full dress uni-
form to witness the presentation. Pri-
waite Gaskins has been stationed at the
post at the Naval Academy a number OF
years. and is universally liked by the
officers and men.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
Programme For Tomorrow

The following is the programme OF the
Daughters OF the Revolution Of the State
Of Mary land at the presentation OF the
memorial tablet IN the United States
Naval Academy tomorrow. Hymn,
"Come. Thou Almighty King; pra,eI
by Rev. II. II. Clark. chaplain U. S. N
hymn, Onward, Christian Soldier;
presentation oil the tablet by Mrs. Thorn.
as Hill; acceptance of the tablet by Re.
representatives. OF the United States Naval
Academy: address. MARY land in the
Revolution" by Elihu S. Riley; "My
Country, "ris OF Thee benediction.
The ceremonies begin at II a. m. and
will last one hour.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
An Editors Life Saved BY Chamber
lain's Cough Remey.

During the early part Of October. 1896.
contracted bad cold which settled on
my lungs and was neglected until |
feared that consumption had appeared
in an incipient state. | was constantly
coughing and try ing to expel something
which could not. became alarmed and
after giving the local doctor trial
bought bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and the result was immediate
improvement. and after / had used three
bottles my lungs were restored to their
healthy state. B. S. EDWARDS. Publish
er of The Review. Wyant, Ill. For
sale at Feldmeysr's Bros, City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
Anne Arundel Teachers.

The quarterly meeting Of the Anne
Arundel Teachers Association viii be
held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock in
the Annapolis School on Green street.
Subjects Of educational interests will be
discussed. As this is the first teachers
meeting this year. the Institute having
taken the place OF the quarterly Associ
alton meeting in November. an interest
ing and profitable meeting may be ex.
pected. The colored teachers will hold
their Association meeting on Monday,
February 76lh.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21

The speed of carrier pigeon in
calm weather is 1000 yards a minute.
With a brisk wind prevailing and
blowing in the direction of its fight
a pigeon has been known to make
] 200 yards a minute.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
illustrated Lecture.

There will be an illustrated lecture al
the German Lutheran Church on Thurs.
day next. at 7 80 o'clock. p. m. TOT ic:--
Life of Marlin Luther. Admission
free A collection will be taken up, the
proceeds for the benefit oil the Sunday
school. adv
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
The Helpful Prune.

Prunes afford the highest nerve or
brain food, supply heat and waste, but
are not muscle feeding. They should
be avoided by those who suffer from
the liver.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
Literary Women.

The last census in the United
States showed that there were no few
er than 5000 women engaged in liter
airy, as apart from journalistic. work
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
Replevin Case.

Justice Brewer heard Yesterday the
replevin suit OF Harry Miller VS.. VIM.
Nc Nasty. The case was not decided.
but held under consideration until today
and eeided in favor OF McNasby.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21

There is new railroad car that by
It's own motion congresses ammonia
gas TO liquid. which in going through
the pipes expands and produces the
necessary GOODNESS i'm the air.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21

Some BARRIERS scrape up a living In
the face OF many drawbacks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21
Febr'y 1927. 1900.
Admission. 10 Gents. Supper, % Gents.

Rev. Father Kautz, the Rector. has
been untiring in his efforts to render the
Fair room the prettiest ever witnessed at
St. Mays Hall. The various tables and
booths have all been newly constructed
and most tastefully decorated.
Classic music will be furnished by the
Naval Academy Band under the direc-
ton of Professor Charles Zimmerman.
SUPPER TABLE Under the direction Of
Mrs. Mason.
ALTAR SocIETy's TABLE Presided
over bv Mrs. McNasby. assisted
by the members Of the Society.
CHILDREN OF MARy's TABLE :-Presi-
ded over by Miss Mary Riordan.
assisted by the members OF the
Society.
REFREsHMExT TABLE Under the di-
rection Of Mrs. John B. Flood.
FISH POND Under the care Of Miss
Agnes Brady.
CONFECTIONERY TABLE lin care of
Miss Mary Hickey.
SHoorlSe GALLERY In care of Mr..
Thomas Casl<in, u. S. NJ. c.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-21

EARLY edition tomorrow.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

It is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concsrn which is
not afraid to be generous. The pro-
nrietors of DR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds
have qiven away over ten million trial
bottles and have the sati 'facton OF
knowing it has cured thousands OF
homeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
I.aGrippe and all Throat Chest and
Lung diseases are surely cured by it.
Sold by all Druggists. Regular size
soc and 81 90. Every bottle guaranteed
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
Pineb|uf News Items.
PINEBLUFF DIRECTORY.

Mayor. w. Pope.
commissioners A. Ives, K. M.
II burn, r. A. Campbell, N. Packard,
I. c. S. Twicnell.
Town M lrshal-J. w. Adams.
Prof. John E. Kelley, Pres.
Of the Union Home school, OF
Victor, N. c.. addressed the
Improvement Association up
on the subject of his school
work and interests. This Il
an in lustrial, preparatory ait
finishing school for the white
youth OF this sectina OF Mott I
Carolina. Prof Kelly Is tax
ing the boys and girls from
the farms and cotton field
and teaching them how to
live aud how to makea living.
The time which III most
schools and colleges is deVot-
ed to gymnastics and athletics
etc, is here devoted to deVel-
oping the industrial resources
OF the students. The meGhan-
icaI arts, smithing, forging
wool carving, and turning
and cabinet work, forestry.
horticulture and agriculture
are the athletics OF This school
The hand accustomed to the
cotton hoe has become sk1ltul
with the painters brush aud
the hand of the rail splitter
has become def with the Car.
vers chisel. The finger OF
the cotto1 picker has become
nllnbfe in the use or the eli:
broiders needle. Prof. Kelley
exhibited specimens OF the
work Of the students IN paint
ing, wood carving, elnbrold
cry, fine needle work, wood
turning, forging and machin
list work, which were remark
able and even wonderful
when facilities and conditions
are duly. considered.
At great sacrifice Prof
Kelley is devoting his life all'
soul, mind and ability, edu
cation and fortune 10 thu
work for the uplift of his race
Nomone heroic soul faced TIN
cannon of the wilderness. O.
fought in Manila Bay o
went down on San Juan hi
before the storm OF MauSe
bullets, than he. Before tin
most adverse circumstance,
he faces the storm and press
es forward to perform III
]ife's duty. This line of sChoo
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07

work is to be the saving OF
the youth of the Southland
and should be grea t|y enconr.
aged and fostered. Especial
|! important is it to the pto-
ole Of the Northland who are
becomin? residents OF this
section, as it is the only high
grade and industrial school
in the county. The good re-
snlts VI an endowment for
this school can not be tstima-
tel. Any % rson int rested
in education and national
Safetl could find 10 greater
field for usefulness and would
do we'll to CORE spond with
Prof. Kelly and encourage
his heart and sustain his ef-
forts by financial means.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07

-C'eanse the liver, purify the blood,
invigorate the body by using DeWitts
Little Early Risers; these famous lit
tie pills always act promptly. John
son S Pharmacy.
The author Of t'Bandanna Ballads, !"
in the April Ladies Home Journal, is
one of the new singers Of negro folk
lore. She is Miss Howard Weeden,
and her ballads have elected the high
est praise of Joel Chandler Harris.
She illustrates her own writings with
pictures that are as felicitous, faithful
and convincing as her verse.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
JUST THINK !!

One or two OF these snall hut
very ch,'ic vlntynrfs still left.
Who takes The next? too cheap for
ANYTHING! Also SOME I',r4-r ones,
which will cost INST little more.
Also two looms TO rent. furnished
tur li~hl housekeeping Town
lots always tor sale
=. POND,
The evening times., 1900-05-12
coMPTRoLLER coLER HERE.
The New Workers View ON How to
Down the Trusts.

Comptroller Coler, OF New York, arrived
in Washington this morning for the Pur-
pose, he stated TO a Times reporter, OF
conferring with Senator Jones, Chairman
OF the Democratic National Committee, on
the subject OF the Democratic antitrust
plank and platform.
Il am down here to advise with several
gentlemen on a solution OF me difficulties
under which this country is 1boring" said
hT. Coler. The people rs e got 70 get
back into control O. thi 5untry and
place Government Tcs,rtCti .-a- Ipo4 CO. Pc
ratiOus Of all sorts TO : limited extent
Of supervision Of accounts. such as the
Comptroller Of the Currency has over ma
tiOnal banks.
I am deeply interested n the welfare
OF the commercial interests OF the country
as they affect US all and am doing ali
can 70 have a right solution declared as
a plank OF the Democracy The people
should be given power 20 exercise some
limited control over growing monopoly"
Senator Jones said later IN the day 20 a
Times reported that Mr.. Coler had called
Oh him just before the Senate opened.
We had a very pleasant chat said the
Chairman Of the Democratic National Com
miJtee, but l don't think yoI can dignity
our meeting with the title o. conference
Mr.. Coler is an intelligent democrat and
his official record as Comptroller of New
York is creditable TO the p$rIy He said
nothing 10 NE in our brief talk that would
indicate he is at variance with the posi-
ton OF the party or OF Mr.. Bryan on the
trusts or other issues
The evening times., 1900-05-12
THE FRAUDS In CUBA.
Great secrecy BEING Observed by the
Department officials.

While there is much Of mystery at the
War Department, the PoSthfice Depart
ment, and the Department OF Justice sur
rounding the Cuban postal scandal, certain
facts remain fixed and definite While
each department discIaime possession Of
any knowledge and refera tie enquirer to
the other departments, where he is banded
back and fourth and finally scat back to the
starting point, there can be 10 doubt that
a deficit exists in Cuba alarming in size
and with the possibility OF its being in
creased by further investigation that
Charles F. W Neely is held directly re
sponsible for the deficit, is evidenced by his
arrest: that others in Cuba. ofaeials OF the
United States, are implicated H. the scan
dal. criminaily or otherwise iand that the
Administration is unusually agitnted BY the
matter, is very apparent
The determination Of the Cabinet 10
have no more arrests made until after
further investigation can be interpreted
only as an intention 10 hush up the affair
if possible. 10 save from the muddle some
scraps of honor. Many things remain TO
be explained There is the printing con
tract at Muncie. there are the suspicious
of other Cuban officials halted before they
udu CITY SldlllLeu INTO dEFtSiss lltit ID lnt
sudden rise 10 afluence by Neely. More
than all. there Is the desire on the part
Of the departments 10 keep the general
public in ignorance Of the proceedings II
is believed that If nothing more serious IS
unearthed, cuIpable csrelessness or neg
ligenee or ignorance viii be shown on the
part Of those whose duty it is TO audit
accounts, 10 furnish supplies and TO han
die thc receipts from the island
Under such circumstances II is not prob
able that much informatioa VIII be gwen
out by the three departments concerned
until after the report Of tee Inspectors ap-
pointed TO proceed TO Cuba IS made. or
until il is forced out by Congressional en-
quiry-
Postmaster General Smith. who called
on President Mckinley this morning, said
afterward that while the report OF Inspec-
tor Burton has given the postal department
a more accurate insight iato the Cuban
postal frauds il has developed no new
facts OF importance. -Neitter has il, he
added, 'incriminsted others besides Nee
ly."
The evening times., 1900-05-12

said he The Monroe Doctrine must and
Will be upheld. but l do not believe that
there has been a time in the last fifty
years when there was less danger Of the
Monroe Doctrine being changed than to
day was surprised at the speech Of Mr..
Lodge yesterday, stating that the Monroe
Doctrine might be challenged by Germany
There never has been a time when the
United States and Germany we're on more
friendly terms and I would not vote 70
spend one dollar Of the peoples money. on
the theory that there was danger from
Germany.
These arnor companies have held the
Government up year after year, aud they
will try TO do il again II we ever get into
a tight place. these companies viii say:
We sold you armor at S545 because we
were under legislative duress. We can't
do It now and don't intend TO do IT,. And
then where will We be- This is a Ques-
tion OF self-protectiOn and independence to
US
This great Government should rot be in
such a position that IL case OF war two
manufacturing plants can take il BY TIE
threat and say: Pay oCr price or no ships
/ voted against the armCr plate pant last
year but today ! viii vote 70 construct II
directly, rot contingently- ] would DO IL
II We never made single plate in that
factory"
The evening times., 1900-05-12
THE BoER PEACE DELEGATES.
Men Of Prominence on the Commits
sion From south Africa

sion From south Africa
NEW YORK. May I2.-The members of
the committee which is to meet the Boer
peace ENJOYS said today thai the visitors
were not expected TO arrive in this city
before tomorrow. They are on the Hol-
land-AmeTican line steamship Maasiam,
and when this vessel is sighted the recep-
tion committee representing the National
Boer Relief Fund Association will go down
the bay on a tug 10 meet them After
landing. the delegates will be escorted to
the Netherland Hotel. where a reception
in their honor viii be held.
All three OF the members Of the Com
mission are men OF about middle age, and
they are coming here to appeal 70 the
Government TO try to restore peace in
South Africa. The visitors. Messrs Fis-
cher. Vessels. ard Wclmarens, are well
acquainted with conditions in South Africa.
and have been prominent men there for
years.
Mr.. Fischer has been in Cape Colony for
many years. where he was born. He was
educated in England and Holland. He
practiced law in Cape Colony. and was a
member Of the Executive Council Of tie
Orange Free State.
Mr.. Vessels was born in the Orange Free
State, and educated at Gray College, in
Bloemfontein. For three terms he was
chairman CT the Orange Free State Volks-
rasd.
Mr.. Wolmarens was born in the Trans
vaal, and has been very prominent man
there. At the time he was made a peaoe
envoy. he was a member Of the Executive
Council Of the South African Republic. and
one of President Kruger's most trusted
advisers
The evening times., 1900-05-12
THE LAFAYETTE STATUE.
RESOLUTIONS in Regard 10 the One N
Paris Onered by Senator Davis.

RESOLUTIONS in Regard 10 the One at
Paris offered by senator Davis.
Senator Davis has introduced the follow
ing resolution respecting the unye;ling Of
the lafayette Statue. at Paris. July 4. 1900.
Whereas the school children Of the
United States have. by their cOntrI buttons
Of the sum Of $5o.O00. provided a statue Of
Lafayette. which, with the approval Of
the French Government. is 10 be unveiled
al Paris. France. on July 4. 1860; and
whereas the United States. by an act Of
Congress approved March 3. 1899. appro-
priated the sum Of 50 600 silver dollars OF
the United States for the purpose OF aid
ing in defraying the cost Of a pedestal 10
said statue
Resolved. That the people OF the United
states anticipate and appreciate this cere-
mo1y with feelings OF the greatest salts
faction and regard the statue as express
ing the hCnor and gratitude wiki y hich
they cherish the memory Of Lafayette and
those OF his cOuntTymen. who, BY their
arms and counsel. assisted in securing the
independence Of the United States.
Resolved further, That the President Of
the United States Is hereby requested 10
transmit a copy o. these resolutions 10
the Government OF France
The resolution was reported favOro5Iy by
the Committee On Foreign Relations and
adopted by the Senate