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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24

The last vestige Of that old and di-
lapidated building on Main street, ad-
joining the store of the Messrs. Ri.
dout Bros, has vanished from view.
It has been an eye-sore to that section
of our city for number Of years, and
its dilapidated condition had rendered
it dangerous TO pedestrians, and by q
recent order of the City Fathers was
directed to be removed. It will leave
"an aching void" to be filed, we hope,
by some substantial improvement at
no distant day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
scarcity Of City Scrip.

1t will perhaps be gratifying to not
q few OF our many taxpayers to learn
that there is now great scarcity of
what has been heretofore termed and
complained against, as city scrip. We
are reliably informed that SO scarce
has this once numerous commodity
become that it cannot be purchased
at discount Of per cent This
speaks we'll for the financial ability of
both the members of our city council
as we'll as for our city treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
The Curbing Laid.

Mr.. William Feldmeyer who has
been employed by the Annapolis
Impr proyement Association" in laying
the curb around the Circle at Market
Space, has completed the job. The
association will now go to work to
grade and beautify the space, and
will soon make it an attractive
feature Of that section of our
city. 1t is the intention of the Local
Improvement Association, we learn,
to turn their attention next in the di-
rection of Church Circle, where some
handsome improvements will be
made We are glad to learn that the
association is meeting with a great
deal of encouragement in their effort
to beautify our city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
Street Crossings Badly Needed.

If our city street committee would
but give its attention to the bad con-
dition Of some of the street crossings,
we believe that the present contracted
crossings would be displaced and
new, wide ones substituted in their
place Let the street crossings, street
curbing, and our streets generally,
present, at least, not only q respect
able appearance, but manifesting some
life and Improvement in the town, al-
though we are behind the times in the
way of manufactures.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
A Steam L. nndrY Needed.

The suggestion has been made to
us that an excellent and favorable op-
portunty is now open and offered to
some enterprising person or company
to inaugurate in this city first class,
systematic steam laundry. There
can be no doubt that such home in
stitution is greatly needed in Annap-
oils. The trade it would command
among the young men alone would
be ample to support it, to say nothing
of the patronage it would necessarily
receive from the ladies and heads OF
families. Who will be the first to
come forward and start such a busi-
ness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
A Severe Fall.

Miss Violet Parkinson, living with
the family of Lieut.. Craig, at the
Neval Academy, was severely injured
Monday evening by falling down eel
lar, distance of some ten feet or
more. She received severe bruises
about the body, besides dislocati1g
her shoulder. She was taken in the
house when discovered and her in
juries properly attended to, after
which she was sent to her residence
on Hanover street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
Reducing the City Debt.

We were to-day informed by Mr..
L. II. REIN, our worthy city Treas
urer, that during the short space OF
time he has held the city's treasury
ship, he has redeemed $1,000 worth
of outstanding city bonds-thereby
reducing the debt of Annapolis to
that extent and in that specific direc-
tion alone. This shows business
tact on the part of our chief financial
officer. Let the good work continue
in this direction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
Repair and Preserve the OId Pumps.

The question as to the scarcity of
water has been, and is to day, one of
momentous consideration on the part
of many sGuans throughout the diff
ferent cities Of the United States.
The fear of great drouth has per-
picked not few able minds throug-
out the country This fact shoul be
equally considered by those in whose
hands rest the welfare Of Annapolis.
It surely is very mistaken idea that
all the old pumps hereabout should be
taken up and done away with, and
the wells filed up. On the contrary,
these pumps should not only remain,
but every one of them should be re-
paired and preserved. Suppose a
severe drouth should happen among
US, or the reservoir should brake or
meet with some sudden and unlocked
for arrangement, what then
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24

The dangerous and abominable
practice of dropping watermelon
rinds on the pavements by lazy, care
less people is extremely reprehensi-
BILE, and should be made punishable
offence. Scarcely a day passes but
pedestrians make narrow escapes at
the expense Of thoughtless street glut-
tons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24

ANNApoLIs. Sept. 24. 1881.

A-s%t@-A O1ADt A~Spes ~ AcC1s
Mr. Editor
In your last paper in speaking Of &
movement towards the separation Of
municipal elections from party issues.
you state that The Annapolis I'm
provement Association will lend its
influence in this direction"
Nothing can be further from the
purposes or policy Of the Association.
The subject Of politics has never been
referred to even remotely, either in
general or committee meetings. and q
rigid exclusion of any subject involv-
ing political discussion is the rule Of
the association. The Local Tmproye-
ment Association Is strictly Jstsi-
ness organization, having for its OBJ
ject the execution or advancement Of
any project tending to the material
advancement Of the Capitol Of the
State. 1t Is occupied with practical
work and an effort to unite in mutual
confidence and mutual aid all our citi-
zens to the end that our homes NAV
be more beautiful aud our city more
prosperous -and that Annapolis NAV
be worthy Of its title as the Capital Of
Maryland Very respectfully,
+. b. MAYER.
Prest Local Improvement Association.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24

Captain Virgil NJ. Franklin, recent.
ly appointed to the command of the
oyster sloop Mamie Merryman, :"
was here today, and left for Howard
county to secure the approval Of his
$4,000 bond by Judge Jones, in order
to assume command of the vessel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
The Long Drunght.

The continued drought Of month
has materially affected the crops
throughout the country. The farm
ers are al complaining; the roads are
very dusty; the failing streams and
springs need replenishing and all ma
ture calls urgently for rain to refresh
the parched earth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24

A political meeting, under the ar.
spices of the Democratic party, was
held at Fair Haven to-day. The Hon.
Barnes Compton and James s. Rob-
inson, Esq. left here this morning to
address the meeting tits also stated
that police commissioner George Col
ton will be among the speakers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
Appointed Organisf

We are glad to learn that Mrs Rosa
Cowan, Of this city has been offered
. position as organist il Christ p. E.
Church, Baltimore but ii Is hoped
By her many friends here she VIII moi
accept, as her services are too vaIua-
bic for this community 10 afford to
lose
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
Married.

On Sunday last, Mr.. Franklin
Steigleman, of this city, was united
in marriage to Miss Elizabeth B.
Griffith, Of Talbot county, Md, by
Rev. II. Il. johnson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-24
gnsfifufiops of Jssrning.
Vocal & Instrumental Music

Mrs. COWMAN, teacher of Vocal and
w Instrumental Music, No. 112 Main
street Terms;--$6, So, $40 and $12 per
quarter Gentlemen may form classes In
vocal music of four or more at 50 per
month. Evening hours, (after business }
given, when preferred. Special terms
Tor families. Engagements with schools
and academies can also be made s31m
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
CABLEGRAMS.

The Crown Prince Frederick William of
Prussia has arrived in London.
1t is reported that Gordon has had another
reverse in the Soudan.
General Graham discredits the report that
Digma will fight the friendly tribes.
A Danish bark was wrecked off the ShetI-
and Islands in Tuesdays gale and fifteen per-
sons drowned.
The Royal Yacht Osborne arrived yester-
day at Portsmouth bearing the remains of
the Duke Of Albany.
Consuls of different countries in Egypt
oppose any change in duties, so long as the
country is so unsettled.
Reade the novelist has returned to Eng
land from Cannes, where he was for his
health. He is reported as sinking rapidly
Herr Scheffler the anarchist confesses that
he was present in Vienna when the murders
of detective Bloch and others were planned
The anarchists in Austria have condemn
ed those to death who gave information as to
the murderers of Eissert the Vienna banker
Northcote again assaied the government
policy in Egyptian affairs, and Gladstone
said it was only done to try and embarrass
the government. Northcote's motion was
lost.
In the House of Commons Gladstone in
reply Northcote said: the time had not vet
arrived for sending a peremptory order to
general Gordon to leave Khartoun. Gordon
considered himself perfectly safe.
In Dublin they have scandal A young
married lady threw vitriol in the face of
Solicitor Toomey, who made an indecent as
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arrested, and Solicitor Toomey is also in pri
son for assault.
The pope thinks he has been deceived by
the King and Queen of Italy, and also by
Premies Depritis, in the matter of the prop
erty Of the Propaganda. On account of the
unfavorable reception of the judges decision
by all the powers, means are being taken to
break the verdict, by discovering some flaw.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
NEW YORK.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.1

Especial Telegram to the GlObe.1
New YORK, April 4.-Stocks opened ac-
tive and strong, with some good buying of
the Coalers, Changers and Western Union.
A report that the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy and Northwestern had failed in ar
ranging their difficulties, coupled with ru-
mors of heavy gold shipments to be made
tomorrow, unsettled values and the market
became weak There was the usual large
trade in Union Pacific with slight changes in
the price. Manhattan Elevated acted as
though it had touched bottom, and rose to
4515. About l O'Clock some pretty free sell
ling of QWestern Union telegraph caused
drop in it to 695s and Reading went below
it, Lake Shore was the weak feature among
the Vanderbilts. Oregon Transcontinental
was down on Il statement that two large loans
mature1 soon. There was was no change for
the better during the closing hour. All the
Vanderbilts were lower. Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy touched 1888, Wabash pre-
ferred lost point, and about everything on
the list was down to the lowest figures of the
day. The Gould properties did no better
than the rest, being entirely without support
at the finish. The market has been simply
yesterdays programme reversed.
Henry Clews u Co. say: " The
stock and grain markets were
much disturbed to-day, and the closing
prices were about the lowest recorded, be-
sides having the look of carrying over the
weak condition during part of tomorrow
Much of the decentralization was based upon
reports of failures in Liverpool, Paris and
Chicago but they proved to be devoid of real
foundation. The Union Pacific and Chicago
Burlington 81 Quincy meeting in Boston for
the purpose of harmonizing
their difficulties, adjourned with
out action, which was disappointing
and discouraging to the street The worst
feature to record is that notwithstanding the
immense break which has recently taken
place in wheat there still exists the same in
difference which has now long prevailed.
For export buying but little change for the
better is probable until such time as the out
look in that respect improves. The immedi-
ate future in the speculative markets is
fraught with uncertainty and more or less
danger, making it extremely hazardous for
little boats to venture far from shore.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05

the Democrats. They seem to think the slay-
ing Of few thousand people by God, while
angry, could not have given Him as much
real pleasure and satisfaction as
has the overflow of the Minneapolis Democ-
racy. There are still others who coming
down to common-sense view of the case,
find everything has resulted from natural
causes. There were three splits from the
body Of the Democratic party, and they left
it much like the body of man with both legs
and one arm cut off. The first was the Har-
rison hall faction, headed by johnson, Dona-
hue and Glenn, which, of itself, amounted to
but very little; but through it money was
made to reach a very large class, who work
and vote only for money consideration.
This has rightfully been called the cattle-vote,
and a lavish expenditure of wealth made it
quite large. Next in order came the ''old-
fashioned" democracy, who are never known
as Democrats except when they are candi-
dates At all other times they are non-com-
batants, and vote with the enemy in order to
show that they are displeased at not being al
lowed to dictate the ticket. This was not a
formidable factor of strength, except with
their mouths. Then came the church party,
a vertable Tammany ring, who insist upon
ruling or running. This was negotiated for
before the contest came off, and was the
most expensive faction the enemy had to
handle. The mixing of church and state
affairs had to be handled very adroitly In
fluence for that purpose generally results in
good, as it builds churches and school houses
and supplies the worldly necessities of min
listers. Such influence constructs political
sermons and lays the foundation for advice
given cOniding communicants as to their
duties toward God and man. Priest power
carried off more votes to its Republican bene-
factors than all the other forces eXerted.
This is, in the opinion Of the NemS Letter, the
only attempt yet made to analyze the causes
which produced the result shown in the vote
last Tuesday. OF course it is thoroughly un
derstood that the judicious expenditure Of
fabulous sum of money aided m aterially in
shaping these virtuous efforts to secure pure
and holy municipal governments
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05

that Mr.. Lindblom was to withdraw had al
ready been rumored, but it was supposed that
his contracts running at present would hold
him in the firm for six months or year. 1t
is understood that he withdrew from the New
York house of n. g. Miller 81 Co. at the be-
ginning of the present year, though n. G.
Miller IL Co. at Chicago, he running the busi-
ness. Private kilograms were to the effect
that VanKirk, of Lindblom ~ Co., Chicago,
will continue the business, and that the New
York firm will continue the same
arrangement as heretofore. Business men
admit that the situation is very grave, as
large loan companies are not so disposed to
advance money to farmers when they know
it costs the farmer more to raise wheat than
the price it is now selling at. His note is
comparatively valueless if he cannot get any
thing near cost for his products. The lowest
figure that May wheat touched during April,
1888, was S1.04, and highest was S1.13$5.
Tomorrow is looked forward to with great
anxiety.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05

Defendinq lNrs. Ripley.
Editor of tho GroPE


There appeared in last Tuesday evenings
Journal an anonymous card headed ''Odds
and Ends at the Polls.'' Not feeling sure as
to how many saw this card, We wish to call
the attention of all honorable men and wom-
en- to the maliciously false and slanderous
statements it contained in regard to Mrs.
Martha Ripley, the candidate chosen and
nominated without dissenting vote by the
joint convention called for the purpose OF
filling vacancies on the city school board. In
the card named this lady is represented to
have been battling her way among thugs and
saloon men to the polls, when we know it is
fact that she was in company with fine
photographer and two editors, aud surround
ed on all sides by our best
and finest business men of the city-all
know that the Fourth ward contains nearly
all of our best dry goods houses with gentle
men at their heads and as fine an army of
clerks as ever measured tape in New York or
Boston, and we believe the gentlemen of the
Fourth ward know there are very few saloon
men, or saloons, in the Fourth ward; and as
four ladies were at the polls of Third street
hose house from a. IN. to twenty minutes
to closing polls, we prove that she was at
tended which also proves the entire card
base falsehood, and we here say that during
the entire day we did not hear an oath or an
indecent word at the polls, for which we reu-
der thanks. The LADIES AT THE POLLS.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
FORESTS ON FIRE.
North and South Carolina ScOurged
and Much of Their Turpentine
Pines Burned,

RALEIGH, n. c.. April 4.-For three days
and nights the most destructive fires ever
known have been devastating the southern
border of the state, extending into six or
seven counties Vast forests of long leaf
pines are attacked. These form the chief
source of the timber supply. The high winds
famed the flames into fury. Hundreds of
thousands of trees are burned. Some of the
largest turpentine orchards in the state are
ruined and many farm houses were destroy
ed. The people are bravely fighting
the fire. A number of towns mar
rowly escaped destruction. At Manly,
on the Raleigh q Augusta railroad,
a number of houses were burned. Large
stores of lumber and railroad sills on the line
of road were burned. dozen turpentine
distilleries are ruined. The country,in great
stretches, is but a blackened wilderness. The
extent of the disaster is not yet known, or fully
realized. Many families are homeless. The
fire swept fifty miles in one direction and
thirty in another, few places, it is reported,
escaping. The fire was caused by burning
brush, and the high wind drove the sparks
into the turpentine woods. The fires extend
ed far into South Carolina ON the line of the
Charlotte, Columbus & Augusta railroad, and
trains have been running through miles of
fire. Two dwellings and eight barns were
burn ed in that district. So far as known, no
lives were lost.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
THE COURTS.
District Court.
LrRY GASES.

Before Young and Koon.
Cora A. Garvanavs. The City of Minneapo-
lis and Lowe Emerson; on trial.
Gottlieb F. Girrbach VS.. The Lion Fire In
surance Co.: removed to United States court
Same VS.. The Scottish Union and National
Insurance Co.; continued.
COURT CASES.
Before Lochren.
John Hodge vs. Edgar A.Twitchill; argued
and submitted.
Joseph Roby VS.. Same; on trial.
Marshall, Field 81 Co., VS.. Knife Falls
Lumber Co.; dismissed.
NEW SUITS AND PAPERS FILED.
In the matter of the appeal of Ann Sully,
ETC.; notice of appeal filed.
Emera Stewart VS. j. A. Steele; complaint
filed.
First National bank of Chicago VS.. John
son 81 Reeves; complaint and verification
filed.
Same VS.. Same, defendents, and Janney,
Semple & Co., garnishee; affidavit for gar
nishment filed.
f. BooS 81 Bro. vs. Crevin & Bennett;
complaint filed.
In repetition of Mary L. Ashmer to adopt
a child; note of issue filed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
Nova ScOtia's Grievances.

HALIFAX, April 4.-The joint committee
appointed by both branches of the local legis-
lature, have reported an address for adoption
and transmission to the governor general of
Canada. The address sets forth that previ-
GUS to the confederation of the provinces
Nova Scotia was in the most healthy condi
ton, financially; now the reverse is the case,
and an immediate adjustment of the terms
of the union is urged. The feeling of dis
content with regard to the financial arrange
ment is now more general and more deeply
fixed than ever before. 1t is maintained
that Nova Scotia should be placed on an
equal footing with the other provinces, and
that as the taxation of the country has been
increased since the union at least SO per
cent. of the same rates should be added to
the provincial subsidy given the province in
1867.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
The SOudan Question.

LONDON, April 4.-The Pail Mall Gazette
says: Egyptian affairs are fast drifting
into anarchy, and through anarchy to annex
alton or war, possibly both. England must
undertake the administration of Egypt This
will be terrific burden, but the country
must shoulder it manfully. Ministers may
try to ignore the existence of the burden,
but the comedy of such course is being
rapidly played out" The Gazette then urges
the government to assist General Gordon to
establish at the Khartoum an independent
state under his sovereignty, Tell him. it
says, England no longer considers the Sou
dan a part of the Ottoman empire.'''
Lord Earl Granville, foreign secretary of
state said the government was not prepared
to send military expedition to the relief OF
General Gordon. Latest advices from him
were reassuring. In the commons, the sec
retary of state for war said it was not adyis-
able to state the measures contemplated by
the government for the defense of the Nile
provinces.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05
ObitudrU.

1t is thSincere regret that this depart
ment of the GLOBE announces to-day the
death of j. H. McNally, which occurred yes
terday morning at his residence, 215 Third
street, south, his death having resulted from
injuries received at the St. Anthony Roller
mill about month ago. The deceased was
born in the county of Monaghan, Ireland,
whence he emigrated to this country at the
age of thirteen, settling in Newark, Ohio.
He came to Minneapolis in 1869 and had re-
sided here ever since, esteemed and beloved
by all who knew him.
He was an upright, honorable citizen, a
kind husband and father, good neighbor
and man possessing all the social qualities
in an eminent degree. He was an active
member of almost every Catholic and Irish
society in the city. He was a faithful and ex
emplary member of Father McGolrick's S
church and was hard-working and jealous
member of the Immaculate Conception
Benevolent society of the Father Mathew
T. A. S., the st. Vincent de Paul society, the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Irish Ma
tional Land League and other societies.
/ The A. o. 81. and L G. B. societies met
last evening to make arrangement to attend
the funeral in a body on Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock. The remains will leave the
church of the immaculate conception for
burial at that hour The deceased was fifty
years, five months and four days old, and
leaves wife and six children to mourn his
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-04-05

had registered there. Other witnesses testi-
fed that the defendant was a stranger in the
city, etc. The result of the examination
was to hold Brown to await the
action of the grand jury and
French waived an examination. Both were
committed in default of bonds in $1,000
each.
1t is claimed that these two unsophisti-
men registered at the request of one Edward
Silk, whoever he may be, but the villainous
allegation that Silk was "a cats paw for the
Ames Democracy is malicious lie and
could only come from disreputable source.
Silk should be punished.