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Ambassadors to England.

No more splendid roll is to be found in our history than that of our repre- sentatives at the court of St. James. In the number appear five men who were subsequently Presidents of the United States. There are the names of many men famous as statesmen and honorably distinguished in the great scenes of our national life, also the names of lawyers of great repute; and in Washington Irving, Bancroft, Mot ley and Lowell men who have added luster to our literature.
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THE COST OF LIVING.
Purchasing Power of q Dollar To-day
 and from 1890 to 1900,


 All important food articles except sugar and coffee are higher at the present time than the average for the 10-year period from 1890 to 1900, says writer in Pearson's. In looking back upon the course of prices since 1890 it is interesting to discover Qrom fig ures compiled by the government that in that year $1 would buy seven and four-fifths pounds of fresh beef, while to-day it will purchase only six and four-ifths pounds. That amount of money in 1890 would buy ten pounds of salt beef; to-day nine pounds. Of salt pork in 1890 it would buy nine and a half pounds; today little over seven pounds. One dollar in 1890 would purchase seven and quarter pounds of chickens; today less than six and quarter pounds. It would buy ten pounds of fresh fish in 1890; to-day nine and a third pounds. In 1890 it would pay for five dozen and four eggs to-day for only four dozen and three. One dollar in 1890 would buy nearly IT quarts of milk; to-day less than 16 quarts. It would purchase in 1890 four and quarter pounds of butter; today only thvee and three quarter pounds. One dollar in 1890 was fair equivalent for six and third pounds of cheese; to-day it will purchase half pound less.
 To-day $1 will buy less than eight and half pounds of lard; in 1890 it would pay for nearly Il pounds. Of cornmeal to-day you can purchase for that sum 3S1a pounds; in 1890 you could get 46h pounds. When 1t is con sidered that the average American family whose income does not exceed $1,200 spends nearly 45 per cent of its entire income on food, it is easily seen how great a difference is made by rise in prices of 10 to 25 cents on every dollars worth of edible supplies, cover- ing meats, vegetables and practically all other eatables. AS compared with the average prices governing during the period from 1890 to 1900 it is reck- oned by the United States Bureau of Labor that hams and salt beef have gone up 12 per cent, salt pork and bacon 32 per cent, lard 35 per cent, fresh vegetables 13 per cent, cornmeal 1G per cent, crackers 19 per cent. New Orleans molasses 20 per cent beans 31 per cent. herrings 31 per cent, salt 21 per cent, pepper 72 per cent and entrants 121 per cent.
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MISS GENEViVE MAY. CATARRH 0f STOMACH
 CURED BY PE-RU-NA.

Miss Genevive May, 1917 s. Meri- dian St., Indianapolis, Ind. Member Second High School Alumni Assn, writes
 "Peruna is the finest regulator of disOrdered stomach have ever found. It certainly deserves high praise, fOri it is skillfully prepared.
 "I was in terrible condition from a neglected case of catarrh of the stomach. My food had long ceased to be of any good and only distressed me after eating. l was nauseated, had heartburn and headaches, and felt run down completely. But in two weeks after 1 took Peruna l was a changed person. A few bottles of the medicine made a great change, and in three months my stomach was cleared of catarrh, and my entire system in better condition. "- Genevive May.
 Write Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio., for free medical advice. All correspondence held strictly confiden- tial.
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Perfect.

It happened on the car platform. The man in the white tie had been gulping down the fumes of the nefari- ous cigar held between the teeth of the lanky man for some time. Sudden ly he turned and growled:
 "say, what kind of a back-lot weed is that anyway"
 "Sir," retorted the lanky man, in 1n- 5ured tones, "that is a genuine per fecto.' That means 1t is perfect"
 "Does, eh? Well, I agree that 1t is perfect"
 Glad you have some sense"
 Yes, 1t is . perfect nuisance"
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destroys all the flies and affords comfort toevery home-in dining room. sleeping room and all places SJ where flies are trouble some. Clean, neat and will notsoil or injure anything. Try them once and re -A 1r4..A buy
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THE DAISY FLY KILLER

you will never be without them. If not kept by dealers sent prepaid for 200. Harold SOmers, i19 DeKalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y. ...-~ =
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He Had Been There.

Singleton.-Are you superstitious?
 Wedderly-About some things, yes.
 Singleton-For example?
 Wedderly-Well, when see woman wearing a new bonnet it's a sure sign that her husband has been divorced from goodly portion of his hard-earned wealth.
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FtTC Permanently Cured No nrs or nev- tssO ousness after first days uss of Dr. Klne's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE t200 trial bottle and treatise, DIR. R. H. KLINE. Ltd ss1 Arch St., Ph;la- delphia. Pa.
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Not Difficult.

Rounder-I have faithfully kept the resolution made on New Years day. Muggins-Indeed. What was 1t?
 Rounder-I resolved not to make any more resolutions.
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POULTRY WANTED.-Top market prices paid for all kinds at all times. We supply you with shipping coops expressage prepaid. OR PINGTON RANCH, Los Angeles.
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No Joke.

Gunner-I was reading in a poem that the ancients used to drink per fume.
 Guyer-I've heard of such things low.
 Gunner-Where, pray?
 Guyer-Why, don't the people at Palm Beach drink Florida water?
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Do you keep Chickens? Then send for Sam pie copy Pacific Fancier of Los Angeles, Cal ifornia. It is free. Tells all about profitable poultry culture. 2OSO W. Adams Street.
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The Ouo Exception.

Muggs-The Chinese claim to have in- vented nearly everything
 Buggs-Well, judging by the way they wear their hair, they didn't invent foot ball.
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The Luxury of a Fresh Cigar in a Dry
 Climate.

Lewis "Sngle Binder" straight SC, fresh from the factory wrapped in foil which keeps it fresh until smoked. Lewis Fac tory, Peoria, Ill. Originator Tin Foil Smoker.
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Mothers will ani Mrs. Winslow'' Soothing Syrup the best remrdv 'o oa for their children d''~;-q tte leethins period.
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For forty years Piso's Cure for Con- sumption has cured coughs and colds. At druggists. Price 25 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Justice as She Is Administered
In New York Courts

To the unprofessional mind the adj
ministration of Justice CD in New
York seems peculiar and problemati-
cal. A man and his wife have been
arrested at an immense expense to the
state have been lodged in prison and
are still kept prisoners. although the
Judge on the bench says: The min
utes of testimony show no evidence
whatever of conspiracy on the part of
these defendants. The grand jury has
no right to find an indictment where
there is no evidence to support it. -
And the only excuse TO be found for
the action of the grand jury in max
ing their Indictment is thus summarize
od in the same document of the judge
III quashing the indictment: Il can
only explain the fact that an indict-
ment was found ON the theory that the
defendants, who were without the
state, were needed as witnesses in an
important case. - Surely no matter
how degraded may be man or woman
they have still some rights.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
THE BREAD LINE. !"
A Pathetic Midnight Scene In
New York City.

One of the most pathetic sights that
greet the visitors TO New York Is
that known as the Bread Line. =
This is a line of men and boys num-
bering at least hundred or two who
are lined up on the sidewalk at the
curling in front of Grace Church at
Broadway and Eleventh street be-
tween the hours of ii O'Clock and mid
night.
They stand there waiting for the
piece of bread and mug of coffee that
is passed to them every night OF the
365 DAYS in every year. They are the
hungry men and boys in New York,
many of whom are stranded, having
gone to the great city to look for en-
ployment and failed to find il. No
matter what the weather conditions
are the "Bread Line" is always on
time and in place. Hunger prompts
those who present themselves and the
bread and coffee save many from
starving.
The custom is an old one. 1t was
established at least quarter OF CEN
tury ago by Mr.. Fleischman, now de-
ceased. He was the Fleischman of
yeast fame, and kept large bakery in
New York. The small bakers were
allowed to return the bread unsold,
and Mr.. Fleichman, who had seen the
hundreds of hungry men on the streets
of New York, conceived the idea OF
giving these men the bread returned
TO his bakery rather than let it get
stale. The coffee was also given out
with the bread. Since the elder
FIeischman's death his sons keep mp
the beautiful custom, and in this man
ner feed the hungry. who line up
nightly in front of Grace Church.
The men stand there in snow and
rain, cold and shivering and wait for
the coveted morsel of food. The
stranger in New York wonders at the
sight, and none are so hard OF heart
that they are not touched by the
pathos of this scene. Each hungry man
and boy is some mothers son and
some one loved him at some time IN
his life andkperhaps loves him now.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06

Transfers Of Property at The Court HOuss
During The Past Week


Julia b. Ciayson, ct al TO Lotlie c.
Bryan, property on Gloucester street,
Annapolis Con. $4,000.
Charles H. Simmons. ct al, TO William
II. CTowner, lot IN Stb dist. Con. $50.
VIM II. H. Fischer TO Jno. f. Wiess-
ner, property in A. A. county. Con.
$1,000.
Bernard n Baker to H. Medley Price,
lots in 3rd dist. Con. So, &c.
B. Allen WEIGH, treas, TO Henry B
Meyers, lot in End dist. Con. $50.
B. Allen Welch, treas, to Henry B
Meyers, property in End dist. Con. $50.
Henry b. Meyers to Louis Hostclaw,
property in 2nd dist. Con. $3.50.
Louis Hostclaw to Macedonia NJ. E.
Church, property in 2nd dist. Con. $50.
Louis Hostclaw 10 James Anderson,
property in End dist. Con. $50.
Louis Hostclaw to John t. Chambers,
lot in End dist. Con. $50.
Alex. Stephan to Oscar Saarinen, prop
erty in South Baltimore. Con. $4,000.
Maria Chesley, ct al, to Samuel f..
Levin, property in A. A. county. Con.
$50.
Julian Brewer, trustee, to f. l.. j.
Gelhaus, property in End dist. Con. 5000
RELEASES.
Martha /. Anderson TO Randolph S.
Cromwell.
Martin Nj. Smith TO Chas. ]. Koch.
Jno. T. Flood to Alex Stephan.
Work b. & L. Asso., to Il. Ellis
Strange
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
At Colonial Monday Night

b. O. WhitneY's magnificent produc-
ton of 1.-The Show Girl, laden with
humor and wearing the mystic cap,
which r. A. Barnett designed for her
when the Boston Cadets brought her
out, will smile upon the amusement
seekers of this city at the Colonial
Theatre on May s. The Show Girl
has received careful attention and
money has been expended without
stint on the costumes and scenery. a
chorus, containing thirty singing and
dancing girls, dazzling as TO beauty
and daintily arrayed, has been pro-
vided, and cast of principals said to
be better than any Mr.. Whitney has
so far selected. The leading come
dienne with this attraction is Miss
Stella Mayhem. whose popularity is
we'll known throughout the country.
She is comedy artistic of rare abil.
ity. and with her excellent singing
voice she wins the opplaudits of her
audience with naturalness and the
marvellous attainment of her art.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Track Team Runs

The relay team of st. Johns College
ran a race against tine second team
this morning. The scrubs were given
a 50-yard handicap, and the distance
run was one mile, each man running a
quarter of the distance. The teams
ran as follows; First team, Sinclair,
f.. A. Harrison, J. L. Harrison and
Gore. second team, Tarbert, Hutson,
Melvin and Stevens.
In the first quarter Sinclair gained
about twenty yards on Tarbert. f..
A. Harrison gained fifteen more on
Hutson, starting J.. Harrison off fif-
teen yards behind. This distance Har-
rison made up. and started Gore of
five yards in the lead. Gore increased
this distance several yards, finishing
the relay in the very fast time, for
that track, of 3. 43 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
RupoLpH,s DAYS NuMBERED.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital


st. Louis, Mo-. May 6.-Tomorrow
will be the last Sunday on earth for
William Rudolph, one of the pair OF
Union bank robbers and murderers of
Detective Schumacher. The condemn
ed man has been taken to Union and
on Monday morning he will be hang
ed in the county Jail yard there, from
the same scaffold used for the execu-
ton of his partner in crime, George
Collins, a year ago. Strong efforts
have been made to carry the case to
the United States Supreme Court and
also to secure a further respite from
Governor Folk, but there is now no
prospect OF success in either direction
and arrangements have been concluded
for the execution. Rudolph contin-
ues 60 maintain his remarkable nerve
and those who have seen most of him
during his long Imprisonment expect
him to keep it up TO the last.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Middies Rowed Yale

After their arrival here yesterday
afternoon the Yale crew took to the
water and went out on the Severn
river for practice. as did the midship-
mems eight. The annual boat race
with Yale was to have been .rowed on
the Severn at IL O'Clock this morning,
but the weather conditions being I'M
favorable, the race did not start until
an hour later. 1t was over a measured
course of two miles straightaway.
The crews rowed in the following
order Annapolis-R eichmuth, stroke
Taffinder, z; Cabaniss, 6; Brainard,
3; Bradley, 4; Dreutzer, 3; Csusey,
2; Jensen, bow; Wilson, coxswain.
Yale-Defrees, stroke; Weeks, Z;
Scott, 6; Kineon, 8; Boulton, 4 Will
Jams, B; 0rtmayer. 2; Blair, bow ;
KuttscEmitt, coxswain.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Team Goes Away

The second baseball team of st.
Johns College went to Baltimore
this morning to play the team from
the revenue cutter Chase, the same
team that was was played in this
city a couple of weeks ago. McCaI
dell and Schrock will be the local
boys battery. The men who went on
the trip were Schrock, McCardell,
Caulk, Halbert. Bordley, Mckinley,
Thompson, Harrison, Neville and
Hutchins. Manager Chambers also
accompanied the team.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
THE ST. LOUIS LAUNCHED.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 6.-The new
cruiser st. Louis was launched today
frem the Neafie 4 Levy shipyards.
Miss Gladys Bryan Smith, daughter of
James +. Smith. of st. Louis, per-
formed the christening ceremony.
Not a hitch occurred in the proceed
ings and the st. Louis gracefully
moved down the ways and into the
Delaware as a bottle of champagne
was broken by Miss Smith on the
vessels bow. The keel of the St.
Louis was laid in 1902. She is pro-
tected cruiser, and with the exception
of her sister ships. the Charleston and
the Milwaukee, she is the largest yes
sci of her class in the navy. Her
length is 424 feet, extreme breadth, 90
feet; mean draught. 22.6 feet; dis
placement. 300 tons She is designed
to maintain maximum sea speed OF
% knots with 1000 indicated horse
power.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
DELEGATES VISIT THE CAPITOL
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital


Washington, ID. O., May 6.-The
delegates to the International Railway
Congress having put in three busy
days since the opening of the congress
Tuesday decided to dispense with bus
mess today and devote the time to
sightseeing. The visitors were divided
into parties and under the guidance
of members of the entertainment COM
mittees they made "a tour of inspec-
ton of many of the prominent build
ings of Washington. They were
shown through the Capitol, visiting
Statuary Hall, the legislative cham
beers and other part of the great build
ing. and afterwards they viewed the
splendurs of the Library of Congr ess.
No programme of entertainment has
been arranged for tomorrow and the
delegates will be left free to spend the
time as best suits them. The bust
ness sessions of the congress will con-
tinue through the whole of next
week. They will be freely interpreted
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
In His New Office

James M. Munroe, Esq, is today
located in his new offices in the new
Savings Institution building on West
street. Mr.. Munroe has rented and
will occupy the entire upper floor off
the new banking house, except the
board of directors room. The law
offices and reception room are we'll
equipped and very attractive and COM
Portable. Mr.. Munroe formerly had
his office on School street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
YACHT RACE BEGINS SOON.
sneciaI Disnatch 70 Evening Capital.

New York, May 6.-Practically all
arrangements are concluded for the
ocean race for the German Emperor's
cup. One week from next Tuesday
the eleven yachts entered, with flags
fiying and snowy canvas set as tau
as a harpstring, will point their noses
to the eastward and the great struggle
for supremacy on the sea will begin.
Lovers of yachting in large numbers
have gone down the bay this week to
view the several yachts that are enter
ed in the contest. Among those that
have attracted most attention are the
foreign entries, including the German
schooner Hamburg, Lord Brassey' S
Sunbeam, and the Earl of Crawford S
big ship rugged yacht Valhalla.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Strawberry Festival

An entertainment and strawberry fes-
tival will be held by the ladies of the
First Methodist Episcopal Church. on
Wednesday evening OF next week. May
10th, at 8 n clock. The chief feature of
the entertainment will be a beautiful
doll drill in costume, followed by a
tableaux. Besides strawberries and ice
cream, there will be delicious home
made candy, cake and lemonade on
sale. A cordial invitation is extended TO
the public to be present. 3t
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
DON QUIxoTE'S FESTIVAL.
snecial Dispatch to Evening Capital

Madrid, May eminent literary
men and representatives of literary
and other learned societies throughout
Europe and Americas are gathered IN
Madrid to take part in the Don Quix-
ote's tri-centenary festival. The eele-
bration is to open tomorrow and Will
continue through the greater part OF
the coming week. The Spanish gov.
eminent has taken official charge OF
the arrangements which have been
made ON scale of great magnificanoe.
An exhibition of Carvantes relics
will be held in conjunction with the
celebration. Other features will be
state performance in the royal thea
tire. a battle of flowers and a cavalcade
artistically designed with equipages
of the days of Don Quixote.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Dance at College

The seventh of the series of hops
given by the Cotillon Club OF st.
Johns College was held last night in
the college gymnasium. Cadet Com
mander of the Signal Corps ii. w.
Willing received with Mrs. b. V. Cis-
sci. The hop was quite large one,
a number of out-of. town guests being
present. The eighth and last hop of
the series will be held next Friday
night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Bum Printing

The only bum thing connected with
the performances at the Colonial Thea
ire the past two weeks is the programs
They are a disgrace to any printing
office, but of course they were not done
in Annapolis. l he paper was cut crook
ed, printed crooked and the entire pro.
gram must have emanated from eros:
roads printing shop.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Nearly Ready.

The electricians who have worked
faithfully for several weeks past in pre-
pairing the stage settings and electrical
effects for the entertainment, FAIRY
land, have nearly completed the work.
The entertainment is to be given at St.
Mary's Hall, May 10 and ~, and viii be
we'll worthsseeing,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
The Dancing Class

The regular Friday evening dancing
class under the instruction of Miss
Robb and Miss Tate. met last nigh
at the Assembly Rooms. A good CROWD
was in attendance and very pleasant
evening was enjoyed. Dancing con
tinued from to II and music wa
furnished by Professor Seebohm. vic
lin, and Professor Schultz, piano &C
communist.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
BIG COLLEGE RELAY RACES.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 8. A host
of big colleges of the Middle Vest,
including all the prominent institu-
tions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois
aud Iowa, have sent their crack ath-
letes to take part in the relay meet at
Northrop field today under the aus
pieces of the University of Minnesota.
The large number of entries and their
high standing give promise Of some
record breaking performances before
the programme is concluded.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
In Need OF Repairs

Complaints are being made of the
bad condition. of Fleet street. The
street is sunken in many places, and
is really in a dangerous condition.
Besides many laundresses who live Oh
Fleet street are In the habit OF throw
ing their soapsuds out into the street.
The dirty water collects in these de.
presions and stagnates, and If the
street is not soon repaired it is likely
to cause sicknesses.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Win Make Arrangements

Lieutenant z. Babin. U. 5. N, has
received orders TO proceed to Passaic,
N. j., and to Wakefield, Mass, for
special temporary duty, to consult
with the proper authorities regarding
arrangements to be made for the Navy
rifle team, in the preparation for the
national competitions for 1905.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Field and Track Meet.

This afternoon at ) o'clock at the
Naval Academy. the midshipmen field
and track athletes wilfengage in a dual
meet with Lafay cite College, of Easton.
Pa. The midshipmen viii haveIS men
entered, while Lafayette team will be
composed of IL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
For Law Points

Mr. John T. Barber. of Washington,
was here today in the interest OF the
Prince Georges Citizens Association
and visited Chesapeake Beach TO get
points on the pool rooms contiguous
to Maryland property that are being
operated at Knilworth, ID. @.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Fire Committees to Meet.

The committees on transportation of
the three fire companies will meet on
Monday night for the purpose OF confer
ring relative to thetransportation Of the
IRE companies to the State Firemen' s
Convention which which meets in Hag-
erstown in June. Ii is expected all the
companies will 60 in body.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
The .Rector Better

The condition of the Rev. Joseph ?,
McComas, rector of St. Anne's Church,
who has been seriously i'll of pneumonia
is much better. and the Rector IS thought
10 be out OF danger.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
They Meet at 40

The woman's Auxiliary of the
Young Mems Christian Association
will meet on Monday afternoon at 3. 80
O'Clock intead of at s so, as erroneous
lv stated Yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-06
Buoys For Harbor

The Holly, Captain Miles, is work
ing buoys about the harbor and is ex-
pected to reach Baltimore today. The
Maple is expected to sail from this
harbor to work buoys in Pocomoke
and Tangier sounds.