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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-06-19
selling Diamonds on the Street.

personally know of five or six men
who make at least 50, 600 year selling
diamonds on the streets of Chicago, -
said good authority on such matters.
s'When | say 'on the street, / mean that
they ply their ayocation without having
any store or Office. These men 90 about
among fast young men who love to
possess the gems, and to hotels, where,
getting acquainted with gentlemen of
means, they are enabled to sell the
stones.
"Are the gems of good quality, as a
rule9"
''Yes. In fact, believe these street
merchants will sell fine diamond for
less money than regular jeweler."
How can that be9n
s'Well, the point is this-and in tell
ing you about it give you the reason
for not mentioning my name-most of
the diamonds sold by these men are
Struggled goods. They are brought to
this country free of duty And, again.
these street sellers having no rent to pay
are enabled to sell closer"
do they carry large stocksl'
II have seen Diamond Louis with a
hatful of the stones. | know of three
of them that have boxful each in the
vaults of the Safe Deposit company.
The stock in trade of each of them will
easily schedule 1000.
"Then there is another class of the
same dealers in gems. They are friends
of the more prominent pawnbrokers. The
latter give them one or two diamonds to
sell. For example. the pawnbroker
gives his friend diamond worth 5000.
The friend goes out, and, by specious
talk, sells it for $3.50. 1t may take him
a week 10 make the sale, but the profit is
good, as you can easily see.
mot many months ago diamond
dealer of the class spoken of came to the
city, putting up at the Palmer house.
He soon became known as the Diamond
Mystery He registered and introduced
himself as Lieutenant Somerville. Z. S.
n He did not belong to the navy at all,
but his glib tongue enabled him to work
his game for some time. It was his Gus
ton to carry from ten to twenty elegant
diamonds loose in his pockets. and there
is no doubt he did a thriving trade. The
pseudo naval lieutenant disappeared as
quickly and silently as he came, and it is
understood that he did an immense bust
ness in his line - Chicago Necs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-06-19
The life of Trees

How vast are the periods of life al
lotted 10 the longeval trees may be
judged. says DIR. L. Fl. Grindon, from
the following list of ages known TO have
been reached by patriarchs of the re-
spective kinds: Elm, 500 years; ivy. $50
years; maple, 513 years: larch, go
years; grunge, $50 years; cypress. 500
years; olive. 500 years: walnut, 900
years Oriental plane, 1000 years; lime.
], 100 years. spruce, 1.200 years oak.
] 900 years cedar, 1000 years: yeps.
), zoe Yeas
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-06-19
1 Sermon at Sailors Snug HarbOr.


Franklin H. North contributes an ar
ticle to the Century on sSailors' Snug
Harbor," on Staten Island, from which
we quote typical sermon of the preacher
at that home for our seamen: Chaplain
Jones presides at the little church in the
grounds of the harbor He is a sailor
himself, having served before the mast
many years, and knows how to talk to
those who follow the sea- When a
mere lad he ran away from his English
home and shipped aboard an East India
man. He is about sixty-ive now, and
many years ago forsook the sea to study
theology As soon as he was qualified,
he went among the sailors of the great
lakes, and afterward opened Bethel in
st. Louis Then he returned hither and
became the pastor of the Mariners
church. Worn out from early exposure
and hardships, he was about to start for
Europe in search of health and rest, when
he was appointed to his present post by
the trustees.
The visitor to the harbor who fails
to hear him address his shipmates robs
himself a spectacle at once interest
ing and unique. Familiar with the
characteristics of the sailor, Doctor
Jones addresses him in his own language,
and this is the prime reason of his influ
ence over him. Here is the substance
of a sermon from the text Let 90 that
stern-iine, which is given in substance
Il once stood on the wharf watching
brig get ready for sea, began the Rev
Mr.. Jones. The top-s'ls and courses
were loosed, the jib hung from the boom,
and the halyards were stretched out
ready to run up. Just at this moment
the pilot sprang from the wharf to the
quarterback. inquiring as he did so of
the mate in command, - Are you reaoy2n
60 All ready, sir" said the officer.
Then came the command; Stand by to
run up the jib Hands by the head
braces Cast off your head fast, and
stand by aft there to let go that stern
line Let 90 MAN the tops halyards
Run EN- up, boys-run 'em upl-
Does the jib take2--Haul over that star
board sheet
''She pays off fine-there she goes, and
-'HmLoAk HnLoAi WHAT'S THE
MATTER 2 What's fast there STAR
BOARD THE HELM! STARBoARDr shouts
the pilot What holds her. Is there
anything foul aft there WHY, LOOK AT
THAT sTERN-LINEi Heave it off the tim
bernead !-HEAvE OFF THAT TURN
/" It's foul ashore sirl' says one of the
crew.
I" Then cut it, cut it, Dye hear 2
Never mind the hawserl Cut it before
she loses her way
'sBy this time there was taut strain
on the hawser. A seaman drew his
sheath-knife across the strands, which
soon parted, the brig forged ahead, the
sails were run up and trimmed to the
breeze, and the brig Billow filed away.
$50, too, when see men who have i'm
mortal souls to save bound to- the world
by the cords, the hawsers Of their sins.
then / think of that scene, and feel
ike CRYING out: Gather in your
breast lines and haul out from the
shores q destruction. Fly as Lot from
the guilty Sodom ! Oh, let go that
stern-linel1
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-06-19
Most VaIuabIe Whale Ever CaugIt

The big whale caught by the crew
the Lizzie p. Simmons, of New London
at Cumberland inlet, turns out to has.
been more valuable than was at Dr.,
supposed. The exact returns OF iIs
sale in Scotland were received by =.
A. Williams 81 Co., the owners OF u.
Simmons, and are as follows FroD
whaIebone, $12, 23O; oil. SO, 400; tois,
$15, 72O. This is the largest amour
ever realized from a single whale. w
scach Conn Bulletin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-06-19

A pound of raw silk contains $50 ms I,
Of thread, each thread composed ofeisD
or ten filaments Of silk.
, 1884-12-25
rHE 4
Presents Extensively Purchased and .
Pleasant Christmas Prepared.


Yesterday was a busy day for almost
everyone. The air was clear and cold,
but the temperature did not l~uctuate to
any appreciate extent During the fore
noon the mercury stood about zero,
but a greater part Of the afternoon
it indicated a degree or two lower. As
night approached it became quite cold, but
at no time did the severity of cold seem to
have any appreciable effect upon the num-
Der Of people on the streets.
The stores recorded a phenomenal bust
ness during the day and the evening. The
markets were crowded all the day long,
the dry goods houses were SO throneed
that the attendants could not readily sup
ply the wants of costumers, the dealers in
bric-a-brac and holiday goods reported a
very large trade, the grocery houses had n
larger business than at any other
day during the year and indeed
all branches of trade and business
appeared to be be enjoying an unusually
liberal holiday patronage. All day long
and until late in the evening the streets
were crowded with people carrying bun
dies, and the delivery facilities of the bus
iness houses were inadequate for the day.
There has been some complaint Of hard
times during the past month, but an
Eastern definition of that popular phrase
expressive of close money market must
not be applied in the far West. The sales
yesterday of even the more costly holiday
articles plainly showed that the spirit Of
liberal dealings was warranted by an
abundance Of money, while the enormous
purchases of ordinary and standard Christ
mas goods evinced a general prosperity
pervading all classes Of the people.
Christmas, the great holiday Of all
Christendom, is here. 1t will be a joyous
holiday in Cheyenne.
, 1884-12-25
A COLD DAY.
Yesterdays Temperature In Cheyenn.
and Other Western Cities.

Yesterday was the coolest day of the
season, a uniform low temperature, which
fluctuated but little, characterizing the
entire day. The highest temperature Of
the day, according to the official reports OF
the signal office, was 20 below zero, and the
lowest Was lie below, the mean tempera-
ture being 50 below. AT times the wind
blew a chilling blast, but the day could
hardly be called a windy nj The high
est velocity of the wind is reported to have
been 81 miles per hour. Reports from
other Western cities indicate that the
cold wave has prevailed over an extended
area. At loo O'Clock the following sig
nal office reports were made. Denver %
above, Salt Lake 4S0 above, North Platte
To below, Omaha 10 below, Yankton l5'
below, Davenport O., Chicago GO above
Saint Louis C above, Saint Paul 70 be-
low, Bismarck lso below, Helena 1872 be-
low, Fort Custer 30s below.
The returns made from the various
western regions indicated a temperature
of ten degrees lower than on Tuesday.
The present indications are that there will
be little if any change to-day, and it is ex-
Dected that the day will be a cold and
cloudy one, but no storms are considered
probable.
, 1884-12-25
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS.
A Number of Events of Interest that
VIII Occur To-day.

Christmas will be generally observed as
a holiday throughout the city and the
business houses will be closed. The
banks will notopen and with the exception
perhaps of a few houses dealing in goods
of daily necessity, which may keep open
a few hours in the morning, trade will be
suspended.
The first event of the day is the mat
inee at the Opera House, when the Dan
Morris Sullivan combination will appear.
The entertainment is announced for 2
O'Clock. A large audience should greet
the company.
The Sunday School connected with the
South Side Chapel will have a Christmas
tree this evening. The school is under
the supervision of the Congregational
church, and the celebration this evening
will be participated in by members of the
church as well as by those who are i'm
mediately connected with the chapel.
This evening the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers give a grand ball at
Library Hall. The arrangements for the
ball have been upon a liberal and elabo-
rate scale and it will probable be one Of
the most pleasant social events of the sea
son.
The skating Kinks viii be opened during
the day and the evening and will doubt
less be crowded.
A number of private social events are
announced, and the day promises to be
observed even more generally than is usual
in Cheyenne.
, 1884-12-25

Last evening a pleasant party assembled
at the home Of Governor William Hale.
The gathering was not an especially large
one but was composed Of the intimate
friends of the host and hostess. During
the evening Rev. DR.. George Q. Rafter
was asked to express the sentiments ofthe
company, and in response he arose, and
addressing Governor Hale handed him a
massive gold-headed cane. Upon the
cane is engraved the following inscription:
Presented to Gov. VIM. Hale by his
Cheyenne friends, Cheyenne. Wyo,,
Christmas, 1884" The presentation and
response being over, DR.. Rafter was as
signed another duty, and in performing it
presented Mrs. Hale with a pair of
diamond earrings and a lace pin. The
earrings are solitaires and the pin is in the
form of a dagger with a diamond hilt
After the presentation, an hour was passed
in social onvers and the party dispersed
to their respective homes.
, 1884-12-25
R~RADLEY,s RREAKs.
Some Facts In His History and His
Denver Exploits.

Sergeant Phillips, the well known mem
Der of the Denver police force, arrived
from that city last evening and will return
to-day with William Bradley, the gambler
who was recently arrested by the Chey-
emit officers and who was again arrested
by Sheriff Sharpless, just prior to his de-
parture from the city. An interesting
sketch of some prominent points in Brad
ley's history has been obtained, but space
will permit only a brief mention Of a story
that is at once interesting and romantic.
Some years ago Bradley was sent to the
Missouri penitentiary for a crime that
need not be enlarged upon at this time.
Through the efforts o~frelatives and friends
he was pardoned and he at once came
West He vent to Denver where he
identified himself with the sporting ele-
ment. Together with one or two cronies
he devised a swindle on a large scale and
but for an accident would have secured
$4,000 by means of a forgery. Deeds
were forged to certain real estate and an
an apparent good chain of title was made.
Bradley, who was supposed to be another
man and who assumed the character well,
appeared by the deeds to be the owner Of
the real estate. The next move WAS to
negotiate a loan. Through a real estate
man the loan was arranged, but just as
the money was about to be paid the lender,
who by chance knew the man p~ersonated
by Bradley, appeared on the scene. The
swindle was of course then discovered and
while they were in the office of the real
estate agent both Bradley and his chum
were arrested.
The matter was given a preliminary
hearing in the courts but Bradley obtained
straw bonds" and left the city.
The Rocky Mountain Detective Asso-
citation has had a hand in the affair and
the announcement Of Bradley's arrest by
the Cheyenne police ended in the dis
covery of his whereabouts and arrest for
the fraudulent deed operations. IF the
charges made against him are proven he
will quite likely go to Canon City.
, 1884-12-25
THAT WATCH CASE.
Charles Smith Bound Over to the Dis
trict Court.

The preliminary hearing in the case Of
Charles Smith was had before Justice Lee
yesterday afternoon. 1t will be remem-
bered that Smith was arrested for having
in his possession a watch belonging TO
Charles Bloom, which was stolen from
Altman's safe two years ago. Messrs.
John Single, T. JEFF Carr, Charles
Bloom, and Others testified regarding the
ownership and theft ofthe watch. Messrs.
t. B. Hicks, Richard Dyer. T. Joe Fisher
and Others pronounced the signature of
Wilson, attached to a bill Of sale for the
watch, as not the signature of Frank Viii
son. and thus destroyed the title to the
watch which Smith claimed by virtue Of
the bill of sale.
The case was closely examined, and at
its conclusion the court bound Smith over
to the District Court under bonds in the
sum Of $3.50. The bonds were furnished,
several witnesses were required to give a
surety for their appearance when the case
comes before the District Court, and
| Smith was released until next May when
the case will be brought before the higher
tribunal.
, 1884-12-25
CHEAPER THAN ' z

Our stock of Stoves. Furniture,
Carpets and General House
hold Furnishing Goods. We
have a large line Of Stoves
which we will sell a cost.
, 1884-12-25

Those who wish to make return for gifts
received. or who now think of some one
whom in the rush and hurry they forgot
but still wish to remember, will be able to
select a suitable present, no matter what
its character, at the new and elegant es-
Enlistment of Craig, Davis x Co. Some
of the prettiest and most practical gifts
that the market affords can be found
among the immense stock at this store.
Beautiful gifts in silverware, put up in
plush cases, individual china cups and
saucers. hand painted, easy chairs in
every style and great variety, and a thous-
and and one other things that the visitor
may sec there this morning.
, 1884-12-25
notice for Publication.
LAND 0rFIcE AT CHEYENNE, WY
November 10, 1884.

LAND OFFICE AT CHEYENNE, WYo.,
November 10, 1884.
Notice is hereby given hat the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof win be
made before the Register and Receiver, at
at Cheyenne, Wyoming, on December 81,
1884, viz: William G. Hubbard, for the
north half of the northeast quarter, and
the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of Section eighteen. and the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter of
Section seventeen, Township twenty-five
north Of range sixty-two west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land, viz: George
Spenddif, of Little Horse Greek, Wyo. ;
A. Williams, of Little Horse Greek,
Wyo.; G. NJ. Lamson, of Cheyenne,
Wyo.; H. S. Bush, of Cheyenne, Wyo.
HENRY W. RoTHERT, Register.
, 1884-12-25

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, CHEY.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, CHEY-
ENNE, WYo., December II, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice ofhis in
tention to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Chcy-
enne, Wyo.. on January %. 1885, viz
Alexander McDougal, for the north half
of the southwest quarter of section % and
north half Of the southeast quarter Of
section 29, township q, north Of range 81
west. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of, said land, viz; Donald
Clark, of Davis Ranch. Wyo., Donald
MCDANIEL, John McDougal and James
Mendenhall, of Bordeaux, Wyo.
HEsRY W. RoTHERT, Register.
, 1884-12-25

LAND OFFICE AT CHEYENNE, WYo.
November 10. 1894.

LAND OFFICE AT CHEYENNE, WYo.
November l9, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support OF
his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Register and Receiver at
Cheyenne, Wyo.. on December 81, 1884,
viz Curtis L. Spaugh, for the east half
of the southwest quarter and west half Of
the southeast quarter Of section 5, town
ship Al north Of range 65 west
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
II. S. Bush, Of Cheyenne, Wyo., H.
II. Roy, of Cheyenne, Wyo., IA. j. Rob
%ertson, Of Custer City, Oak, Jas. B.
Crawford, Of Hat Creek, Wyo.
HENRY W. RoTHERT, Register.
, 1884-12-25
AN ELEGANT PRESENT.
Hon. NJ. p. Keefe Appropriately CANE
by His Employees.

|
About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the employees of Mr.. M. P. Keefe gave
him a formal notification that his
presence was desired in his office, where
he was given to understand that a con-
~sultation was desired. When Mr.. Keefe
entered he was surrounded by his men
and Mr.. M. P. Maroney stepped forward
as their spokesman. In a neat little ad-
dress Mr. Maroney performed the duty
assigned to him, and then drew from its
case a magnificent gold-headed cane.
which he handed to Mr.. Keefe with the
compliments of his employees.
The recipient of the gift was completely
surprised but expressed his appreciation
in an appropriate manner The zane
was a very valuable one. Upon one side
is the inscription, presented to Hon. M.
P. Keefe by his employees" and upon the
other christmas. 1884" 1t is hardly
necessary to state that Mr.. Keefe will eat
his Christmas turkey to-day with feelings
of good will toward mankind in general
and his employees in particular.
, 1884-12-25
4 sYMBoL or THE SEASON.

.| a
As birds 70 sun-land wing their
way In blithesome bevies and
with song, 80 from the gfft-hand
Christmas day. How tokens that
LIES Joys prolong. The sea-
sons symbol. Ikea charm. wish
and delight Is ~interlocking and
plainest elfts the heart will warm
be they but found within a stock
ing - Time can destroy the
dearest within : the sweetest Joy
& can bedim ; but on llfe's
way all love to pause each year
day with amt Claus. Tho
heads be bowed with weight
OF years, aud onward
crowd life's sadding
cares. the mem'ry tums
at Christmas-tide In
grooves Of child
hood Joys to glide.
- Then hang
the stockings-
great and small
our chimney
sprite viii
know them
all II Q reads
the wish In
every mind.
and tries the
wished-for aye ( o
md YesI hang
the stocking - young
and old Let saint
Nick's legends
be retoldi Let
old heads
play h
Christmas
p ts.
h | c n
pr've tht
naught
can &
young
heal
tsi
, 1884-12-25
Reduced prices at Kline's
GO1. OUercOafs and clothing.


Will be interested in knowing that the
proprietor of the "Old Reliable" Amer.
can House, Denver, has decided upon re-
ducing the rates ut his popular and well
kept hotel, on and after December Is, to
$500 and e.. so per day land still lower,
if necessary, and will cater especially to
the desirable transient trade. Meals, so
cents. The reputation of setting the best
tsble in the West will be strictly main
tanned. The proprietor being also the
owner is prepared and viii give his guests
superior accommodations, at rates lower
than can be obtained at any other first
class hotel in the city. Try the American
while in Denver.
, 1884-12-25

The place to buy the finest goods Just
now is at the Warren Emporium, where
new goods Of the finest are being received
daily. Some handsome articles Of furni-
ture just opened are a line Of mahogany
chairs OF beautiful design. They would
make elegant presents.
Hundreds Of new pictures just received,
a most excellent selection OF subjects. In
bronze and brass goods are a number of
card cases, candle sticks, PLAQUES, Their
mometers, mirrors, A large number Of
handsome Christmas cards and banners.
, 1884-12-25
Glove at any price at POIaek' S.


When we want to buy holiday goods we
viii 60 to Rhodes 4 Troxells, where the
most varied selection Of elegant goods in
the city can be found and at reasonable
prices. The stock is composed of well
selected, handsome as well as useful goods.
For ladies' no finer or more appropriate
presents can be found than a selection
from the handsome line Of fine toilet
sets, albums, opera glasses, work baskets,
jewelry cases, glove and handkerchief
cases.
, 1884-12-25
Steel Engraving Chromosl


Messrs. Hunt& Whipple, the druggists,
wish to announce that they sell Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, the best and most
reliable in use for coughs, colds, Group.
~whooping cough. sore throat, etc. 1t will
loosen and relieve a cold in less time than
by any other treatment.
, 1884-12-25

For bilious disorders St Patrick's Pills
have no equal, besides they are the most
searching and most reliable cathartic in
use, and always produce a pleasant
cathartic effect without nausea or gripeina.
They are sugar coated, rs cents per box
or hive for 81. Sold by Hunt 4 Whip
pie.
, 1884-12-25

LosT-A sorrel horse branded ] J on
left hip star on forehead, white left hind
foot Strayed from Fort Russell about
9Th November. Reward for return paid
by Weidman & Worthington.
, 1884-12-25

The place to buy your holiday presents
is at the auction sale of watches and jew
elry. one door west Of the Postofice. Sales
afternoon and evening.
, 1884-12-25

Only the choicest nuts, fruits and hav.
ors are used in Peabody candies.
, 1884-12-25

Banners and satin souvenirs take the
place Of Christmas cards this year.
Rhodes Il Troxell have a full supply.
, 1884-12-25

The largest stock of fancy dry goods in
the city for holiday presents is to be had
at Kellner Bros Prices positively the
lowest | n toWn.
, 1884-12-25
srKcIAL Holiday Norrces.

Some beautiful music boxes at the
Warren Emporium are surprisingly low in
price.
, 1884-12-25


The best line Of shoes made of the kind.
For sale by jenkins X Ross.
Toilet sets at Rhodes & Troxers.
---
Mast is now offering special reductions
in holiday goods.
Just look at the prices. Suits from
IS TO $40. %overcoats from 81 TO $35. No
other house gives such bargains as He'll
man.
Newmarket coats in every shade at B.
Hellman's.
Finest assortment of dolls in the city at
Masi's.
Boys clothing at Polack's.
Reduced prices at KIine's
for blankets and Mnder-
aUe0r.
Banners and satin souvenirs take the
place of Christmas cards this year.
Rhodes Il Troxell have a full supply.
Special sale of Christmas goods com-
mences at Hollis December Is, at greatly
reduced prices.
Sweeping reductions in overcoals and
suits to make room for spring stock which
will be here on January ]. Great cut in
boys overcoats and suits at HeIlman's.
The Christmas Cards were never so
nice as at Holt this year.
Holiday books at Rhodes 4 Troxelrs.
The ladies' approve of. your smoking
Little j oker."
The most elegant line of children's
books you ever saw. at Hollis.
Writing desks at Rhodes & Troxells.
An endless variety of furnishing goods
at the lowest prices at b. Hellman's.
Ifyou wish to make a holiday present
go to Polack's.