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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
To-DAY's SESSION.
SENATE.

SENAIEs
The Senate was called to order by the
President and was opened with prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Winstead.
Senator Belts presented a petition from
Vinton Miller and ninety other citizens
OF Washington county. protesting against
any change in the present Sunday law.
Several petitions were also presented
in the Senate this morning from citizens
oi Baltimore city and Baltimore county,
protesting against any changes in the
present Sunday law.
Senator Moses presented petition
from the Hillen Democratic Club. OF
Baltimore, asking for the repeal of the
present Sunday law.
Senator Williams, of Anne Arundel.
introduced bill relating to the Public
Local Laws. title "Anne Arundel Coun-
ty," subtitle "Stock and Swine. and to
re-enact the same with amendments.
The Senate bill introduced by Senator
Williams. of Anne Arundel. TO authorize
and direct the School Commissioners Of
Anne Arundel county to appropriate a
sum of money for the purchase of site
and the erection OF school-house for
white children near Lothian, Anne Arun-
del county, was read the second time and
ordered engrossed for third reading.
The Senate bill introduced by Senator
Williams. OF Anne Arundel. entitled an
act to authorize and direct the School
Commissioners of Anne Arundel county
to appropriate sum OF money 10 pur-
chase a site and build a school-house in
the Fourth election district of Anne ARM
del county. was read a third time and
passed.
After being in session a little over an
hour the Senate adjourned to 8 o'clock
Monday night.
HOUSE.
The House was called to order by the
Speaker and was opened with prayer by
the Rev. J. B. Pruiit. Eighty-nine mem
bers answered to their names at roll
call.
Several petitions were offered protest
ing against any change in the present
Sunday laws.
General Latrobe was excused from at
tendance on the House this morning on
account OF death in his family.
Il was ordered that the State Printer
be paid $40 for printing local bill No.
IIo. the amount 10 be taken Out of the
appropriation for printing for the session.
Mr.. Collins, OF the Committee on
Claims. reported favorably the order to
pay John r. Sullivan, the sum of S. per
day from the beginning Of the session.
which. on motion. was postponed until
Monday night.
Leave was granted Mr.. Martinez to in
troduce a bill to change the name and
amend the charter of the Asylum and
Training School for the Feeble Minded
Of the State of Maryland, which was re-
ferred TO the Committee on Corporations.
Leave was granted Mr.. Hanson to in
troduce a bill to establish Board of
Sidepath Commissioners and to provide
revenue for the repair and construction
OF sidepaths tor bicycles and to protect
the said paths from injury and trespassers.
An order was passed to pay the Sar-
geant-at-ASms $50 for his expenses 10
Calvert county.
After session Of one hour the House
adjourned to Monday night at 8 o'clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
The s.wtsIIe Dramatic Company.

The Sawtelle Dramatic Company pro-
nounced by all to be the finest organiza-
ton that has visited Annapolis for years.
Elegant Scenery-elaburaie costumes
fine specialties.
Friday Nigh-Grand production Of
Oliver Byron sensational drama of "a
Cross THE CONTINENT.
Saturday Night-Scenic production of
Louis Eagan's great comedy drama OF the
"MIDNIGHT FLOOD.
The special attraction for Saturday
nights performance viii conclude with a
grand Cake Walk, open to Annapolis
talent only-two prizes will be given
applicants. For positions in this walk
leave names with manager Sims, a. Corn
hill street.
Grand special performance Saturday
AFTERNOON at 2. 33 o'clock, the great come
dy drama Of "A COUNTRY CoURTsHIP :"
Seats can be reserved for matinee and
night performance. at Feldmeyer's city
drug store. Prices, IS. 25. s. and 5octs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
OHstermen Meet.

The oystermen of Annapolis held a
large and enthusiastic meeting last night
at the Y. A. Club House on East street.
There were present about 775 oystermen.
An address was made by Mr.. A. Theo-
dore Brady. The purpose of the meet
ing was to protest against the present bill
before the Legislature, the intention OF
which is to lease out portion of the oys-
Ter bars, and to formulate legislation for
their protection and interest, and also to
center upon man for the captaincy of
the polio schooner "May Brown" The
meeting endorsed Capt. VIM. H. Sand
ers without dissenting voice, and then
adjovrned until Monday night next. at
which time permanent organization will
be affected.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
VALENTINE MEASURING PARTY.
Grand Success-Netted SIoo 10 Mes
sage Sent by Absent One.

A delightful measuring party and VAL
entine supper was held at ST. Margaret's
Hall on Wednesday evening February
I4th. The guests enjoyed themselves
fully, and responded to the invitations
literally. Each guest was requested to
place in little sack sent with the inVi-
tation "a nickle for every foot OF height.
and some Of the guests measured accord
ing to count of nlckles. all the way from
, feet to 200 feet high.
Among the games INDUCED in was
St. Valentines Archery. in which DR.
Harry Revell won the first prize. and
MIR. Robert Stinchcomb the consolation
or "booby" prize. Prizes were also
offered the tallest lady and gentleman
present. Miss Beulah Arnold receiving
the ladies' prize, and Mr.. Morris Arnold.
the gentleman's prize. The goodly sum
of $I6o. 10 was realized from the party.
which reduces the debt on ST. MargaTet's
Church to SaSo. Several amounts were
sent in without the names of the donor.
for receipt of same those having the en-
terialnment in charge heartily thank
the donors.
The following verses were sent by one
who could not be present:
A friend of stature very small.
Sends you greetings. one and ALL
And hopes that ST. Valentine.
VIII send you many a larger fine.
Tis With interest and pleasure.
That take my full measure.
And send to you dime or two
With more wishes good and true.
am sorry | am not taller.
Tho might be very much smaller
trust other guests you greet.
May be long-drawn-out and sweet.
With ST. Valentine and Cupid.
And maidens far from stupid.
You will find the sharpest darts
Thrust thro' many victims hearts.
For St. Valentines daisy,
And Cupid isn't lazy.
SO may each man bring a maiden
And all your socks full laden.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Waited on Anne Arundel Delegation

A committee of citizens waited on the
Anne Arundel delegation at the legisla-
ture today relative 10 the removal Of the
Naval Academy from Annapolis, which
matter is again being stirred up in Wash
ington and over which trouble is brewing
An effort is said to be made at this time,
to again stop the work on the new Naval
Academy buildings. and also to remove
the Academy to some otherkcity. 1t was
to protest against this that the delegation
of citizens waited on the Anne Arundel
senator and delegates.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Death of A CoIored Man.

Charles Stewart, a well-known and
highly respected colored man died last
night at his home on Governor street.
aged 7s years. He was a slave IN the
family OF Richard Sellman. South River.
before the war. and is one Of the oldest
members of Asbury M. 4. Church. ON
West street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Paid Death Claim

The officers OF DE Kalb Conclaye No.
257, l.. o. H.. paid over today to Mr..
James n. Wells. the death claim OF ST.
900 of his son Francis Bernard Wells.
their late brother. who died January IS.
This was quick settlement OF the death
claim.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
FOOTWEAR.

Children's Rubbers. pr. only. I9c
Mems fine Shoes. sold previous
ly at 81 o8, now reduced to. 81 4S
Mems high grade dress Shoes.
in black and tan Box Calf. Vici
Kid and French Enamel, sold up
to $500, reduced to. 81 9S
Ladies' 81 IS Shoes. reduced to
per pair only. 49,. 79c
Ladies' $500 dress Shoes. now
per pair only ................... 81 25
Children Shoes partly given away.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16

In this age of catch-as-caich.can. you
most pluck the opportunity whenever its
presented to you. Il is a point of duty
you owe yourself to visit our establish
ment while our Preparatory Sale is in
progress, at your earliest convenience.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
. Wrappers Specials.

Dark Blue and Garnet Striped Percale Wrap
peTs full blouse front, pleated backs, pointed
belts, full-width skirts, our prices. ...........
Flannelett Wrappers tastefully trimmed, fully
worth Sl4S, our special reduced price.............
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
sOyster Supper.

The ladies Of Eastport will give an
Oyster Supper az Williams Hall, on next
Friday night. February 10Th, for the
benefit Of the EastpoTt Volunteer Fire
Company. Supper tickets, IS cts. 4t.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Soc
CSC
Mems Clothing Bargains.

have done very good business in this department as
you will hear our Clothing say, and we did; sold
ou completely after the holidays past on, we were
compelled go market again for stock, when buy
Dg the second time of course at own figures, that
means the manufacturers loss is your gain. Now come
look and You will buy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Suits Below Cost.
Cotton Wash Goods.

Yard.wide Percale, all stylish pattern and fast
colors the collection embraces Stripes, Checks,
Paids, Figures and Polka Dots; these are fine
goods worth l2c., special per yard
Another lot of fine G;ngham variety of styles
in pretty checks, La1r-line stripes and broken
plads, worth y, our price .....................
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Sheets and Pillow Cases.

Sheets and Pillow Cases made ready for use,
good quality muslin, 45x36, Pillow Cases, each...
Ready.made Sheets carefully finished full size
hemmed, Slx9O, our special price, each
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Furnishings.

Men heavy Shirts and Drawers
sold at 3octs. each. now .... Csc
Mems. Ladies and Children's
rocts. Hose, at per pr. ..... &c
In short. every article in our store is
offered at prices conforming with above
quotations.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Special Corset Sale.

lot of Warmers rust proof and b a la
Spire Corsets, long, medium and short waist
regular SlO0 Corset, our price,: :......
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Our Special
Preparatory Sale,

and you have now the chance OF buying
bright gold dollars for 5octs. each.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Here are a few speci-
mems of our Choice
CLOTHING

All our remaining heavy and
medium weight Mems Suits, sold
at S. 90. now only. Sc so
Alt our.s7 50 heavy and ordinary
weight Mems Suits. TO 60 at. -. .s3 DO
Some odd lots Of elegant Tailor
made Mems Suits. sold up to SIS.
10 be closed out at. 81 30
Mems Overcoats sold at 81 50,
just a few left. now. 81 I'D
Mems $500 listers reduced to
Mems fine dress Overcoats, only
two and three of kind, sold up TO
$500. will be sold to the lucky
DuyeT at. .... pO ~
Mems TrOWSerS
at the rate of Scots. for the dollar.
Boys Refers
Just few of kind at about one
half of original prices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Custom Tailoring for Boys.

Custom Tailoring careful, correct tailoring
have thenl-a careful glimpse in this department
convince you of the facts-we guarantee the price
well as qualities
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Headgear.

Boys Golf Caps, each only. &c
Mems 2scts. Caps. at........ 15c
5octs. kind at. ..... 23c
Mems Stiff and/ /Soii Hats at greatly
reduced prices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
Table Linens.

Laole linens that sold for 33c., now per yard.
laole linens regularly worth 50c., special per yd
laole linens fully worth s9c., price now.........
raole linens, would be bargain if sold at 9Sc, yd
'aole linen, considered good value at $3.50 pei
yd.' you may have same per yd..................
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-22

heads, timothy, ETC., and eat VITA
their mothers, and thus gain pretty
rapidly. They must be in the sun all
they possibly can, and as the warm
weather approaches, turned into greet
pastures, or rye, 80 they will be ready
for market when four or five months
old. Begin to sell as soon as they
will weigh 60 pounds apiece. The
main point is to get them started
quickly. They will need personal
and careful attention, SO watch the
ewes as they drop the lambs, help
them if necessary, get the lamb to
stand up and nurse, see that the eve
has plenty Of milk, aud start it for the
lamb. Gene ally the lamb is all
right as Soon as it is dry and warmed
tip and has its stomach full, but some-
times there are twins or triplets.
Then the milk bottle comes into play
and some have to be raised on the
bottle: The bowels will require watch
ing; see that they are in the right con-
dition, neither bound up nor too loose.
A little castor oil for the one, or
lambs cordial for the other, will cor.
rect them. Charles NJ. Beresford, IN
American Agriculturist.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-22
SABLE ISLAND PONIES.
Resemble Those Found on the Sculptures
OfNinevsh.

Resemble Those Found on the Sculptures
ofNinevsh.
A writer in Ainslee' Magazine says:
"The story of animal life on Sable
Island, Nova Scotia, is strange.
Roaming the sandy wastes are nerds
of wild ponies guarded by patriarchal
stations. These ponies resemble the
horses of the sculptures of Nineveh,
and approach the beholder seemingly
ont of the framework of antiquity.
They are stocky and remarkable for
their long names. which in instances
have been known to grow to the
length Of three yards. The ponies
are the remnant of stock thought to
have been left by some Portuguese
tishermen-'Portingalls' the old rec
ords quantity call thom who touched
at the islaul on their fishing expedi-
tions at even al earlier date than the
Marquis de ia Roche. At one time
there were from 400to 500 wild ponies
on the island, but their number has
been decreased by expectation, the
severity of the winters, and, some
people think, by the importation OF
improved, domesticated stations,
which have made the stock less hardy,
and consequently more susceptible
to death from exposure. There are
now between 80 and l0j wild ponies
and about 80 for domestic use.
Mounted on ponies, the life-savers
gallop over the dunes and among the
hillocks on their long patrols, and the
lifeboats are drawn to the scenes Of
shipwreck by teams of five ponies.
three ut the shaft and two leaders.
Some of the wild ponies are sent to
Halifax every year or two, and are
sold at auction at an average price OF
from SIS to SIS.
1.-The Portingalls also stocked the
island with cattle, which increased so
rapidly that people from the mainland
made expeditions to the island and re-
turned with enough live stock to make
their trips most profitable. At one
time The island was quite overrun with
rabbits. Then two rat-infested Nor
wegiau vessels were wrecked there
and the rats, swimming ashore, began.
TO exterminate the rabbits and to at
tack the government stores. Cats
were then imported from Halifax to
kill the rats, and after while the cats
increased 50 in number that dogs were
imported to kill the cats. Latterly
the island was again overrun with rats
from wrecked vessels, and another
cargo OF cats was imported from Hall
fax. Once there were pigs on the
island; but they have been exter-
minated because they had become
ghouls feastiug on the remains of
castaways. Death in its most horrid
forms is always the burden of Sable
Islands story"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-22
DlNdAArs DAY.
0rlsia Of the Thanksgiving Which tie Beers
Observe on Dec. h

Cable dispatches from South Africa
have stated that the Beers held relig.
ious services on "Dingaan's Day." in
commemoration of their victory over
the Zulus. Chief Chaka Of the Zulus
WIS assnsslnated in 1928 by his broth
er Dingaan. The latter was very un-
friendly toward the English and or
dered two other chiefs known as
Flynn" and Cane" to come. to his
Kraal These chiefs, who understood
the bloodthirsty nature Of Dingaan, de-
clined, and the new chief sent out q
force to fetch them in. Fighting en-
sued and afterward Chief Flynn was
recognized as the Great Chief Of the
Natal Kafirs."
About this time, perhaps in 1881, the
Beers appeared on the scene. They
were trekking to the northward from
Cape Colony, and their leader, Retief,
applied to Dingaan for grant Of ter
ritory. which was promised on condi-
ton that the Beers should recover for
Dingaan some cattle that had been
stolen from his people. This was done
and Retief with about a hundred men
returned to Dingaan's Kraal. The Boer
commander and his men were received
with great ceremony and there was 4
feast in their honor. At the conclusion
Of the feast. when the Beers were filled
with food and wine, the Zulus fell on
them and killed every man in the
party.
At the same time the Zulus sent par
ties out in Natal with instructions to
slay every white man, woman and
child that could be found. The Beers
were surprised in small parties and it
Ia estimated that GOO Of them were
killed. One result Of this raid was the
naming Of the village of Weenen (near
Ladysmith) which In Dutch means
weeping"
Afterward the Beers sent out a pun!-
tive expedition from Durham, but The
party was ambushed by the Zhlus and
cut to pieces. Finally. in the winter
Of 1888. about 500 Beers under Andreas
Pretorms. afterward President of the
South African Republic. boldly ad-
vanced on Dingaa2's country and on
Sunday, December 16. encountered a
Zulu army Of 10000 men. The Zulus
we're utterly routed and left 5000 dead
on the field. The power Of Dingaan
was broken and ever since the Beers
celebrate December 16 as day OF
thanksgiving.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-22
Molel renmery isutter Maker

The butter maker is M important
person. A good butter maker is rare.
He is hard to get and harl to keep
He must be skilled in all the practical
details and also in all the science of
butter making. He must be able to
make butter if it is necessary and TIM
derstand all tho scientific processes
involved in the manufacture. In ad.
dition he must have tact, that is, the
art of rubbing people the right way.
Few positions call for more patience
and politeness. He must be able to
ignore complaints which are constant.
ly coming to his ears. He must be
able to politely but forcibly point ont
to the careless patron that he must
use more care in producing his milk.
Above all. he must be honest and
progressive. Conservatism will not
answer in the modern dairy. The
conservative is the man who hides in
tho bushes until the fighting is over
and then comes out and does the
shouting after the victory is won.
Primarily, he must insist upon clean
illness in every particular, not only in
the creamery but at the homes of the
patrons. He must be an upright man
who is a valuable addition to any COM
munity, for he will be more or less In
timately associated with the people OF
The neighborhood. j. Van Wagner
in an address before the recent Now
York state dairy meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-22
Ill Fertilizers.

An Unbalanced or incomplete fe:-
tilizer is one which does not supply
all three Of the elements of plant food,
phosphotic acid, nitrogen and potash.
Sometimes q material may furnish
one, or even two of the essential in
gradients, but If all three arc not
present the mixture may he regarded
o. incomplete, and what the plant fails
to find in the iertilizor it must look for
in the soil, with the result that if the
soil does not contain it, the crop has
to suffer accordingly. On the other
hand, If the ingredient which is miss.
ing in the fertilizer is present In the
soil, it will gradually become ex-
haustel through continued cropping,
and the yield naturally falls of in
proportion.
It is an established fact In fertiliz-
ing, that one element of plant food
cannot replace another. Each has its
special function to perform. 10 il
lu>trats: If there Is enough phosphoric
acid and nitrogen in tho soil to pro-
duce a 900 bushel crop of Irish pota.
toes, and only enottgh potash to make
100 bushel crop, the yield would
not go above the latter figure. The
element present in the smallest pro-
portion is what regulates the extent
Of the yield. In other words, We
meet, in feeding the plants, the old
maxim: "a chain is not stronger than
it's weakest link
From what has been said, it can be
seen at once that it is both wise and
economical to feed crops like animals.
No ono would think of giving horse
or COW one sided food and expect to
get d full days work from it. Every
hard working animal must have proper
food aud plenty of it.
AS said before, the three ingredients
to make TIP complete food for plants
are phosphoric acid. nitrogen and
potash. Manufacturers embody oil
three in their mixtures, and the pro,
portions vary 10 suit the crops, some
requiring more of one than another.
The principal point to bear in mind
is that one sided fertilization seldom,
if ever, pays in the long run. 1t is
much easier to keep up the fertility OF
soils by using what's needed annually
to meet the demands of the growing
crop than to build mp land which has
become run down or exhausted -
Farm, Field and Fireside.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-22
Tales from the South Afrieaa freat

The son Of Mr.. E. Lunn, OF Kirkgate,
Wakefield, writes as follows:
II was In company with sergeant IN
charge of some wounded Boer prison
ers. One Of these was lying on q
stretcher and was being carried in
when he whipped out a revolver and
aimed at an officer near. The sergeant
was carrying his gun on his shoulder
with the barrel In front Of him. he
quickly dashed the revolver out OF the
Beers hand, dubbed his own rife as
he would d striking hammer, and
dashed the prisoners brains out where
tay. Tie was not satisfied with one
blow. but had three, and beat the
mans head to pulp. The captain dlo
not see what the prisoner had done, SO
ordered the sergeant's arrest. A com
rade slipped out Of the marching line
and asking to be excused, saying DC
thought the sergeant's circumstances
needed some explanation, and told the
captain how things stood. The cap
tain gave the order for the sergeants
release, congratulating him. and thank
ing him for saving his life."
The same writer continues:
81 saw a Lancer who pitied an old
Boer because of his gray hair and
whiskers. The Lancer said that when
he pushed him out Of the way, he could
not give him the thrust because Mt the
moment he thought Of his old father
We'll. the Lancer got five yards or Sc
past him. when the old boy aimed and
fired at his prescrver, but the bullet
missed. 4 comrade, WHO saw the act
rode back, and thrust the Boer through
the heart with his lance. giving him
second thrust to make sure.'-"est
minister (England) GaTette.