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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC.

TThe CAPITAL from time TO time publishes
communications from the public. II must be
understood the contents Of these commnntca-
tons are not always the sentiments Of the Cap
IrAL nor are they endorsed by this paper The
names Of the writer's while sometimes with
held are always known 10 the Editor, as this is
required Of all writers who contribute commun
ications TO this paper
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
Sung to Large Audience

Prof. J. Albert Loose, who has given
a number of successful illustrated song
entertainments here has returned from
Mountain Lake Park, where he sang
to an audience of 1000 people. Profess
sor Loose was accompanied by his
little daughter, who also sang.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO. I
IIYCAS EOITNTY.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of II.
J. CHENNEY Il Co, doing bushes in The
City of Toledo, County and State afOre-
said and that said firm will pay the sum
Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that can.
not be cured by the use of HALLS Ca.
TARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENNEY
Sworn to before me aud subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
A. D., 1856.
A w GLEASON,
Z SEAL Notary Public.
HalI's Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testi
monials. free.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa
tiop.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
Woman Graduate a Suicide

Mrs. Mary Schewell. 81 years old, a
graduate of the Woman S College, Bal
timore, committed suicide yesterday
by hanging She was a resident of
Seitzland, Penn, where her husband
is a we'll TODD merchant. The nm
fortunate woman had been a patient
at the Homeopathic Hospital, Balti-
more.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
Typewriter Supplies.

All kinds of typewriter supplies sold at
the Capital office. Typewriter nbbots,
oils erasers, carbon, paper. etc, etc.
Ribbons for all typewriters. Reming
ton, Underwood, Dinsmore, Smith,
Premier, and others. For all other type
writer supplies call at this Office
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23

Large Ornament OF Souvenir China
pieces. cake plats. ETC.. at factory prices,
at Murphy $. CT rner Prince George and
Randall streets az
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23

Best Grade Cigars (all Havana
fillers) in city. 5 cents each-6 for IS
cents. at Murphy 5. corner Randall and
Prince George street. az
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23

HOUSE Five-room brick house in
PASSPORT, Murphy's Row; will net 10
per cent. on investment. Tin roof, good
condition, wide entrance, Rented to
good tenant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
PAUL BROWDY.
THE OPTICIAN
60 WEST STREET.

Eyes Examined Free of Charge.
Are your Eyes effected DO you suf-
fer with he adache, neuralgia or nervous
neSs-If they are, why not come to an
experienced Optician and have them ex.
amined free of charge. Others have
been benefited, why not you.
All glasses guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. Office,
PAUL BROWDY,
46 West Street. Annapolis, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
RealEstate
FOR SALE.

LOT-47K feet on Market street, near
Duke of Gloucester; will be divided =
This is bargain.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
Cooling And Refreshing.

Cooling And Refreshing.
A claret punch satisfies thirst the
hottest day in summer is likewise re-
freshing and nourishing. The Juice OF
the grape is probably the best, because
purest-at the same time least toXicant -
stimulant known TO man. To be sure OF
the best and purest clarets and other
grape wines do your ordering at Edw.
Weiss, West street
soy
EDWD. WEISS.
Liquor Dealer.
Dor. West aud Calvert StS, Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23

HOUSES West street extended; big.
new, double houses; 10 per cent. net on
investment Growing in value.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23
WANT SOME MONEY (?
We advance money in proper
tionate sums on staple articles of
all descriptions.
We buy anything merchantable.
Transactions strictly private.

A large collection of Gems,
Solid Gold, Gold Filled and
Silver Watches and Chains, Gold
Rings, Miscellaneous Jewelry,
Clothing, Shoes, Furnishings
and most everything usually
found in frst-class Pawn
Broker Shop always on hand
and for sale at prices far below
intrinsic values.
sAg Give us a call.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-23

BUILDING LOTS-In highest and
best location in Passport. Improve
ments and new houses going up all
around them. Increasing in value daily.
Now is time to buy. SIS each. Easy
terms.
If you want to by or sell Real Estate
consult us; we can save or make you
money.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
GRAND JURY RETURNS
MANY INDICTMENTS
Seven Charged With Crime of Embez-
Misunderstanding for JUS
| tice Wright.

The grand jury today reported indict-
ments against seven persons, charging
them with entertainments
They are William Hackley, Spencer
Barnes, alias Samuel Barnes: Daniel
Meyers, John Johnson. James E. Har-
ris, William E. Sammons, and Earle
Dickinson.
An Indictment charging James Phillips
with larceny, was also reported.
The grand jury ignored charge of as
sault with a dangerous weapon, against
Lincoln Mitchell, and Of embezzlement
The jury took recess until January 3
next.
Before adjourning, the foreman, Cuno
H. Randolph, on behalf of himself and
the other members, addressed Justice
Wright as follows:
LAS we are about to adjourn for sew
eraI days, the grand jury desires me to
extend to you the compliments of the
coming season
The members of the grand jury have
one and all been profoundly impressed
with the fairness with which you have
conducted trials, with the consideration
you have shown those who Were worthy
and with the wisdom of the sentences
you have found 1t necessary to impose.
They hope you may continue to serve
this jurisdiction for many years to come
as YOU have so ably done during the
yea. about to close, and wish you
health, happiness and prosperity
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
RAYMOND CONVICTED
OF CRIMINAL LIBEL

Albert NJ Raymond, who some days
ago was convicted in Criminal Court.
No. / of criminal libel was today SEN
fenced by Justice Wright TO imprison-
ment for five years in the penitentiary.
He noted an appeal 10 the Court of
Appeals and the bond was fixed at. 2,50e.
Before passing sentence upon Ray
mond. the court overruied his motion for
a new trial
Raymond was convicted of ubeiing
Superintendent OF Police Richard Syl-
vester, Inspector of Buildings Ashford.
Charles Luscombe, and the Commission
ers, IN connection with the issuance of
permit for conducting g wood yard, in
The southeast section of the city
At his trial Raymond appeared as his
own counsel.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
MAY SAVE GOVERNMENT
100000 EACH YEAR
Private Test of Midvale Armor Plate
at Indian Head Recently Re
markably Successful.

A private test was made with armor
plate manufactured by the Midvale Iron
Company, at Indian Head, a few days
ago, the results of which may save the
Government nearly 100000 annually N
its armor contracts.
Ordnance officials of the War De-
partment refuse to disclose the details
of the test, but enough has been learned
to Indicate that the experiment was q
remarkable success. Eight-inch side
armor plate was subjected to the assault
OF armor-piercing shells from eight-inch
guns.
The Government is now paying $3.50 per
ton to the Carnegie and Bethlehem fac
tories for the Krupp plate, but with
the new process 1t may be possible to
secure the necessary plate in this coun-
try
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
MOROCCO MUST EXPLAIN
TO FRENCH MINISTRY

PARIS, Dec 23-Foreign Minister Del
casse returned to Paris from his coun-
try home this morning for the special
purpose of attending to the Moroccan
affairs
He will send demand to Morocco's
Sultan for an explanation Of the dis
miSsal of the latter's officers. Repor-
had il that they were dismissed be-
cause of their French sympathies.
The departure of a French mission 70
Morocco depends entirely on the Sui-
tan's reply. If the reported reason OF
the disnaissals is confirmed, energetic
steps will, in all probability, be taken
oy France
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
FOREIGNERS NAY OWN
MINES IN JAPAN
Prohibition of Purchases by Aliens
Likely to Be Abolished by the
Mikado's Parliament.

TOKYO. Dec. 2s-The committee of
the lower house which is examining
the draft of a new mining law has de-
cided TO recommend the abolition of all
distinctions of nationality in regard to
the ownership of mines.
This action IS taken because expert
enee has proved the benefits OF the par
ticipation of foreigners in japanese in
dustries-
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
MANAGER ELOPED
WITH FIGHT PURSE
Ted Murphy Charged With Getting
Away With Battling Nelson's
Share of Receipts.

STOCKTON. Cal, Dec 23.-Ted MUIR
ply, former manager of Battling Mel
son. the pugilist, was arrested here at
midnight on request Of the San Fran
cisco police where warrant was issued
for his arrest on the charge of stealing
money won by Nelson in the fight with
Britt.
Murphy declares all the money secured
as share of the gate receipts was lost
on side bets.
Murphy viii be taken back to Frisco.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
BlQcknlaiLers Frighten
Widow Out of Belgium
They Threaten Her Son and Daughter With
Death If $4,000 Is Not Paid Over.
Goes to England.

! By their advice, she replied in daily
paper, that she would partly accede &c
the request. whereupon she received q
second letter, stating that no half meas
ures would be tolerated. and that If the
money were not paid the daughter would
be killed, as well as the son, She was
threatened with further terrors IL she
dared to tell any one or tc leave the
country
She nevertheless decided to return to
England to her son, and left on Thurs
day under the protection of the pro-
prietor of the hotel.
The hotel proprietor received a letter
asking why he had mixed himself up in
other peoples affairs. and demanding
81 900 for his impertinence. He was
threatened with death If the money was
not paid
Up to the present the police have been
unable to elucidate the mystery.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

BRUSSELS. Dec. ga sensational
case Of attempted blackmail upon IN
English woman is engaging the atten-
ton of the Belgian police.
Mrs. Hingsdon. widow, of Clifton.
who has been staying with her daush-
ter and niece at a hotel in the Bou.e-
ward Waterloo. Brussels, last week re-
ceived a letter demanding s25, and
threatening. as an alternative, to take
the life of her son.
The letter was written in excellent
English. and bore the Brussels post
money was TO be deposited with a
woman staying in the hotel, the number
OF whose room was given
Mrs Hingsdon who only recently lost
her husband was naturally greatly
alarmed. and appealed to the police
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
DEPORIED FAMILY
HAS FOUR DOLLARS
Woman With Three Children Came to
Join Her Parents, Who Can't
Be Located.

Sent back to Europe with s,sly "a 10
their name is the fate of sSrs. Bessie
Stern and her three children
Mrs. Stern came from England TO New
York. expecting to go to her husbands
parents at Salem, Mass When she
reached Ellis Island. however, she wss
detained and an investigation proved
that her folks had moved from Salem.
Fearing the woman would become
public charge the officers ordered the Ht-
tie family sent back and they sailed
from New York this morning
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
.FlLIP|NOS MASSACRE
THIR7Y-EbGHT SOLDIERS
A Lieutenant and His Command Am
bushed and Killed on Island
of Samar.

: MANILA. Dec. 2s.-Natives ambushed
and killed at Dolores. Island of Samar.
lieutenant and thirty-seven enlisted
men of the Thirty eighth Company of
native scouts.
z Two thousand rebels threaten the
town % Dolores, and the situation is
critical
Lieutenant Abbott, in command of the
scouts. has requested re-enforcements
The War Department has yet received
no confirmation of this report.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
HENRY E. EVANS HELD
FOR THE GRAND JURY

Henry E. Evans. accused of highway
robbery, was held in s., 200 bail for the
grand jury in the Police Court tAs
morning.
The complainant is Oscar c. Hutchin-
son, whom he is charged with having
robbed some time ago.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
WAR DEPARTMENT NOT
COLLECTION AGENCY

The War Department today issued d
statement, defining its attitude with re-
gard to fhe payment Of army officers
debts.
An application for collection OF debt
having been recently made to the De-
partment Secretary Taft referred the
case TO the Judge Advocate General, who
rendered an opinion TO the effect that
The War Department is not a collect
ion agency"
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
PRESIDENT DECIDES
TO APPOINT TALLEY

After the Cabinet meeting today, At
torney General Moody announced that
the President had decided 90 appoint
ert Talley assistant United States attor-
RobertRobert Talley assistant United
States attorney for the Eastern district
of Virginia.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
DOG QUARANTINE RAISED.

ALBANY, n. Y. Dec 23.-The State
department of agriculture has raised
the quarantine against rabies in the
towns of Half Moon, Malta and Balls
ton, and in the city of BinghaIaton.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
Boys and Girls
Slippers

Babies White Fur-trimmed
75c Felt Juliets. Reduced to- 40c
Girls Felt Slippers and
JuIiets, leather or felt soIes,
35c to 75c
Boys Tan, Red, and Black
Kid Romeo and Low-cut Man
nish Slippers. -69c to S1-23
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
Warm Leggins

'BUsTER-BROWN" cordu-
roy, $1.50 Leggins .95c
s1.25 velvet and astraknan
Leggins; 8 colors- SIC
Black Jersey and cloth Leg
gins .-.--.-.... .39c to 75c
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
School and Dress Shoes

Babes Pretty Little Soft or
Hard-sole Boots and Mocca-
sins, in all coiors. .25c to 81
Good wearing Kid and Calf
School Shoes for Boys and
Girls; all guaranteed,
69c to 81. 30
Boys and Girls Guaranteed
Patent Leather Swell Style
Dress Shoes; laced. bluchers,
or button 81. .25 to 81. 80
"TRI-WEAR" Boys Shoes;
identical with the Mems Great t
$3.50 Shoes. and $3.50
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Imported Terry Bath Robes, in three cornbi-
nation color efect-cut full and long, with
cord at neck and giTdle-value S.. at
s3.75
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Broken lines of S. and So Double-faced
Cloth fieuse Goats, with reverse side, lapelS,
cuffs, and pockets of contrasting effects-plain
stripes and checks
s3.75
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Fleece-lined Buckle Arctics
or Storm Alaskas. CSC
S-buckle High Arctic Over
shoes 81 81
Best Quality Rubber
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-07-30
PRACTICAL FARM NOTES.

The economic value Of all foods de-
pend upon their digestibility.
An animal must be kept in good flesh
and thriving to make it grow.
1t is very desirable to put the early
lambs to maturity as soon as possible.
One of the first things to be done on a
stock farm is to improve the pastures,
The rearing and feeding Of live stock
is the salvation of impoverished farms.
The greatest profit il agriculture lies
in keeping every acre actively produce
ing.
Young and growing animals require
a food which will make muscle rather
than fat.
The farm teams accustomed 10 heavy
work should not be driven on the roads
rapidly.
Sheep need and must have plenty of
grains and a variety of fodder to fatten
rapidly.
II is ever true that the good milk and
butter cow will turn her food into milk
and butter and not flesh.
hehighest welfare Of al domestic ami
mails requires that their food be notonly
wholesome, but nourishing-Soldier's
Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-07-30
PERSONAL PECULIARITIEs,

Flammarion, a great French astron,
omer, never shayes. cuts his own hair.
and stutfs pillows with the shearings,
Miss Helen Gould says the memento
that she prizes more than anything
else she possesses Is the flag which the
sailors Of the Raleigh voted to give her
in preference to the city OF RaleigA,
1t holds a prominent place in her home
at Lyndhurst.
Sir Henry Thompson, the eminent
English surgeon. who died recently in
his eighty-fourth year. was, in addi-
ton to his surgery. especially distin-
suished for his study in matters of
food and diet, and because he was one
Of the earliest and constant advocates
Of cremation.
Rear Admiral Robley u, Evans Is a
baseball enthusiast and seldom misses
an opportunity to see a game, lie has
been visiting Mrs, Evans sister in
Poughkeepsie, and while there attend
ed a contest of the Hudson River
League and rooted uproariously for
the home team. which won.
Sarah Grand says that American
women are, for the most part, more
thorough, more intelligent, better in
formed, larger minded, and more
agreeable to meet than their British
sisters, The average Englishwoman Is
dull, idle, sluggish, and incompetent:
the average American Is busy, bright,
energetic and capable,
One of the most enthusiastic Of all
those who follow the elusive golf balls
over the Chevy Chase Links, near
Washington, Is Justice Harlan, of the
United States supreme court. He has
turned threescore and ten, but he de-
clines 10 agree that he has, therefore,
passed what some have called the
dead line Of active life.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie cares little or
nothing for jewels. When she goes out
to a function or to the opera she some
times wears pearls, but these are not
fabulous size or price, They are ex-
tremely modest and afford quite a con
trast to the jewels which some women
wear. At best. Mrs. Carnegie does not
for functions or society in general
She makes a delightful hostess at
Skibo castle, where She has received
uud thaga ara 1uaIittnu uhiph
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-07-30
FACTS ABOUT BEET SUGAR.
Industry Is Growing and Many New
Factories VIII Be Built in
Near Future,

According to the United States de-
partment Of agriculture, there has been
an increase In the number of beet
sugar factories in the United States
from ~ at the close OF 1902 TO Sc at the
beginning of 1904. Fifty of these we're
IN operation during the campaign" Of
1903. The crop of 1903 amounted to a
little more than 1000, 900 tons harvest.
ed from 242.576 acres, the average
yield being about eight and one-halt
tons per acre. The prices which far
mers receive for beets ranged from
$3.50 to $500 per ton, the average be-
ing s.. The average gross returns to
the farmers were therefore $42, so per
acre. The estimated cost sc growing
beets by irrigation is $40 per acre, and
where irrigation is not necessary, $50.
II $S5 be taken as the average for the
whole crop of 1903, the average net
profit to farmers was $3.50 per acre.
In some Of the sugar-beet areas, the
returns were much higher than this
average. AS in production OF other
crops, much depends on the season, the
character of the land, and the kind Of
farmer. Many farmers cleared from
S25 to $50 per acre. The best results
on record for 1903 were secured by a
farmer of Otero county, Col. He grew
one acre of sugar beets at a cost of
about $3.50; the yield was SO tons, for
which he received $15S, his net returns
being about $3.50. The sugar made from
the beet crop of 1903 was 240, 604 tou2,
compared with 21S, 405 tons from the
crop of 1902, and 1874, SOS tons from that
OF 1901. Within the past few years
there has been a remarkable increase
in the percentage of sugar in the beets.
A few years ago 10 per cent. of sugar
was the standard. Last year in many
cases the entire crop sold to a factory
averaged Is TO Is per cent. There Is
a prospect that many new factories
Will be built in the next year or two.
Many improvements are being made in
methods and machinery used in the
growing and handling of the baets.
The beet pulp produced by the fac.
tories is used by the farmers as feed
for their animals more generally than
heretofore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-07-30
. WORTHY RENEvOLENCE.
Che Home for Orphaned Children at
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Started
81 Years Ago

Twenty-one years ago Rev. J. G..
Lemen, pastor of a large church at
council Bluffs, la, took into his home
'hree orphaned children in need of
such a refuge. Learning of other
homeless little ones he soon filled Is
house with them, until his own re-
sources were exhausted, and he saw
the necessity for larger quarters. which
he secured. Out of this benevolent
movement has grown a weli-estab-
lished and well-appointed permanent
home for needy orphaned little ones,
and 1t is stated about 215 such children
are now being cared for In the Is cottages
and other buildings belonging to the
organization founded by Mr.. Lemen.
The Home is nOn-sectarian and IL in
uorsed and supported by ell denomina-
tons. Children are frequently adopt
ed by families whose good character
has been Vouched for, A valuable lit
tie paper, the subscription price of
which is rs cents per year, is pub
Iished 0y the workers. 1t il called
The Word and the Way" Tnforma-
ton regarding the carrying on of the
good work may be obtained by adj
dressing the Christian Home at Coun-
Gil Bluffs. la,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-07-30
sUSPENDERS AND SUSPENSE
What Uncle Sam Needs the Former
For as Stated by a Hating
Speaker.

A certain congressman from a mountain
district, says the New York Sun, is trou.
bled with a weak, squeaky little voice,
which sometimes fails in the midst of
what might otherwise be an eloquent per.
Grafton.
Recently in addressing the house ON a
matter connected with tariff, he ex-
claimed:
why, tariffs are like a pair of suspen.
ders, sometimes tight and sometimes loose:
but Uncle Sam needs them Just the same
to keep up his"
Here the eongressman's voice struck a
high treble note, iared and stopped.
The house held its breath while he
cleared his throat. The suspense, which
seemed to last for fully a minute, was
more painful to the auditors than to the
orator, for everyone was wondering
whether he would say trousers" or
pants, and some were even hoping that
.he might say ''pantaloons." Even lover.
ells' would be better than pants" for
pants is most supplementary.
But all fears were without foundation,
He cleared his throat with the greatest
care and in a death-like stiffness resumed
his Grafton where he had dropped it.: to
keep up his running expenses"
The words which followed were lost
forever in q gale Of laughter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-07-30
DOES THAT COLT FOLLOW
II So, Fix Up a Stall Where 1t Cannot
Hurt Itself and Teach 1t to
Stay at Home.

II a colt is left behind right in the
start there will be very little trouble
II on the contrary it has been follow
ing for a time it will be likely to make
a vigorous effort the first few DAYS to
continue the practice, hence the stall
should be in good shape. The mare
VIII soon become accustomed to the
practice, and you will be surprised 10
find how much satisfactory. as a
work animal, she is. You will not
have to be constantly on the watch
when the lines are laid down lest the
colt get tangled up the checks and
cause a runaway or other serious
catastrophe. You will be saved the an
noyance of having it get in front of
the tongue or of one of the horses.
causing it to swerve from its proper
course, and Of its getting on the wrong
side Of the fence when you go through
a gate. The crops will also be saved
from the effect Of its capers. The colt
Is much better off in a cool. dark stall
away from the Fostering flies than out
in the hot sun trailing back and forth
across the field or along the highway.
The colt is safer from accidents in a
good roomy stall and If the mare il
turned to grass at night it can get all
the exercise it needs. 1t will soon be-
gin to eat if there is a little hay in
the manager While the mother Is out,
1t will not only thrive much better
when cared for in this name but will
soon draw less heavily upon the mare
for support, allowing more of her en-
ergy to go to the farm work.-Prairie
Farmer.