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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
TIPS THANKSGIVING.

Such cold Thanksgiving day as it
was, with the thermometer hiding shiv-
eringly at the very bottom Of its glass
prison, and with the wind racing and
shrieking wildly along the telegraph
wires. There was snow, ,too--tiny, whir!-
ine flakes, that felt like needles when
they touched your face or hands. Even
the great, gloomy, dirt-degrimed ware
houses seemed TO shiyer and crouch be-
meath the fury Of the cruel north wind.
"Shine. shine. shine 'em up for Il
nickel" Tips shrill, boyish voice rose
above the shric,iing Of the wind, land his
round face, made rosy and glowing by
the nipping of the wind and snow
flakes, shone from behind the folds of
his ragged red comforter"
"Whew" gasped Tip, as a sudden
nust of wind almost forced him to
make an impromptu sat of the hard
pavement, "what a day. Wish't | was
to home. Even Granny Macarthy's
old shanty is bettern nothink. |
don't see why they call this Thanks
giving day. hain't got nothink to
be thankful to anybody fer, as | knows
on, less It's this jolly warm comforter
round my neck"
TIP didn't stop to think, l am sure;
If he had considered moment he
would have found many other things
to be thankful for.
Granny must "a had streak o
luck when she ga me this comforter
Jest as good as new, only little holey
P'r'aps Jed made big haul yesterday
Ugh! l wouldn't 60 a-pocket-picliin
for a forchin. Sh'd think Jed O'Neae
d lay awake all night a-thinkin' bout
what he's been a-doin'. Stealth silk
wipes may pay better'n blaclsin' boots
but [ wouldn't do it for Granny Ma
earthly er anybody else!
",Shine, sir? Only nickel!' as
fat figure. all muflled up in n shaggy
ulster and aseal skin cap, p,came pulling
and blowing around the corner.
"Oh, go long g'boy!' said the fat fig
ure, irately. do you think I'm goin!
to stand here and freeze to death il
order to get my boots polished?"
Thought you might want a res
right here" said Tip, very meekly
though his bright blue eyes wer
twinkling merriIy.
With an unintelligible snort, the ia
figure puffed on again.
"Only two shines to-day" though
Tip disconsolately, "an' it's past noon
I thought I'd have dinner in style
to-day, with turkey an chocolate al
puddin' an so forth, but Ten cent
won't buy it. Ten cents extry, now
would Jest do it, Heigh-ho! VIII
wasn't l born a swell banker, or else
be.yutiful bankers daughter, wit
goldin' hair an laughin' eyes?"
Then another figure in an ulster an
a seal-skin cap came by. This gentle
man wasn't short and fat, but tall an
graceful. He was just opposite Til
when his foot slipped on the treache
GUS pavement and down he went wit
az dull thump.
I'm ever so glad to say that Ii
didn't laugh. If he had laughed, II
afraid I'd have been so ashamed of m
hero that / would have left this littl
story all untold. Most boys woul
have laughed, but Tips face was
grave as a judges, as he limped ov'
Tip was lame you must know--an
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
THANKSGIVING DAY.

Praises to high and gracious Heaven
Ascend throughout the land;
Praises to-day for what is given
By Gods all-bounteous hand
And every heart that knoweth good
Before bis throne is bent,
Yielding to Him its gratitude
For countless blessings sent
And though tho swiftly-pnssing year
Hath had its changes, too
It's anguish and its burning tear,
And disappointmcnts now;
And from our bosom hath been torn
The dearest object known,
And we are left, bcreft and worn,
With cheerless grief alono--
Yet this was but the Christening rod
To guide to better waysi
To lift our hearts from earth to God,
In love and thankful praise,
For those great blessings He doth sivc
To us so faithfully,
Bestowed zach hour and day we live,
Abundant, rich and FREQ!
Our Nations crowned to-day with Peace;
No strife its sway assais;
Content, and thrift, and love increase,
And harmony prevails;
While Freedom, Gods ennobImg boon,
Holds universal reign,
And concord Linds in sweet commune
The S ates from mninc to maine.
Tho fertile carths vast hnlvest-feId
BY labo's guiding hand
Has filed with its unaqualed yield
The gamers Of tho LAM;
While hill, and slope, and valley tenn
Wi h orchards bending low,
whose mellow fruits the rivals seem
OfAutnmn's godon glow
and 10 these bounties Of kind Heaven,
These hrnelts and wealth,
Throughout the favored land was given
The matchlrss bless ng, Health;
Nor hnth contugion smiitcn town
And city with its breath,
And cast the stricken thousands down
In anguish and in death
&c, for these blessings Of tho year,
And bcnciactcns great,
Let us give thanks with song md cheer,
AMI voice and lcArt eiato!
And while we raise our hearts in praise,
Our ann shall he alway
10 make each day OF time for us
A glad, THANKSGIVING DAY!
ID. Braiqerd IPHltamSoN
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

The peasant farmers of France have
about $200,000000 on deposit in the
government savings bank, upon which
they are paid four per cent interest,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
make Tip jump out of his broken, rus
ty shoes "Have you had your dinner

ty shoes "Have you had your dinner
YETI"
"No, sir" stammered Tip. Didn't
have 'nough money to get any till
after I'd blacked your boots. Cess I'll
go to a restaurang now" making a
dive for the great door.
Don't Co." said Mr.. Branch, quick
ly. "By the way, what is your name|
"Tip, sir"
"Tip what?"
Dunno Guess I hain't got no 9TH
er name. Only swell folks has more'n
one"
"Well, ,Tip-let's call you Tip Branch,
Just for fun-I should like to have you
stay and dine with us to-day. In an
hour or so dinner will be ready.
And Tip stayed for dinner--not only
on that Thanksgiving day, but the
next day, and the next, and numerous
other days.
If you should ever 60 into the Ma
tional Bank on ----- Street, you may
see there handsome, manly lad, who
limps slightly. They call him Zip
Branch. Mr.. John Branch, who is
president of the bank, loves Tip al
most as we'll as if he were his own son.
Tip may some day be a banker, after
all. Who knows? At one time this
seemed the widest improbability to
Tip. But things happen very strange
ly in this world.
Tip is now of the opinion that Gran
ny Macarthys 5 old red comforter Is
not the only thing he has to be thank
| ful fOr'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
N1!s,ress speclsle,s THANKSGIVING

Mattress SpeclSle's ThonhssNihe'
II was carly in tho morning
OF tho glad Thanksgiving Day.,
And the people on old grandpas lOr"
Werej yods, blithe anG gayi
For the Dime, WIS nlepnring,
And the folks fl, m )ut Of town
Were fastening houe 10 help us ohf
The turkey crisp and brown
We children wero exploring
The red-rooied barn for eggs,
And climbing up the miter', with
No fear OF broken legs.
For the boys were bold and daring
And the girls--wcrg Tom-boys, too
And tho hens look d on IN wild amaze,
And round about lis liaw.
sail our youngest pct and darling
II m 80 glad Pm not ahcni
For they don't have II Tnankiul day,
Nor dinners, nor'--just then
Cp rose our gray ol specklc,
From her hidAcnsuc5t near by,
And passed us with lHeny cluck,
And crested head on hgn;
While close behind her lowed
The darlings hntchod that day
Twelve dainty, downy, fluffy chicks,
Some yellow and some gray.
"Cl lck, cluck," sid Mistress Spockle,
"Herc's one thankful hen, yOn see;
Who snys tnat this Is not a glnd
Thanksgiving Dny for me Y
i;Jyy n. X, igc in Ogr Little Ones.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

GLOW nicely you carve that chick
en-, Mr.. CrimsOnbeak ~ said the board
ing house Lady at Sunday dinner. at
must be very tender; you do it so
easily.
"You think So" replied the carver
stopping for breath. You see this
kind of work comes easy to me. I'm
a stone carver"
1t was so quiet that you could have
card gu m drop.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30

To those of our citizens who are
contemplating Life Insurances, before
taking out policy in any Of the ex-
pensively advertised Old Line Life
Insurance Companies, consider we'll
the benefits to be derived by joining
the ORDER of KNIGHTS of Honor, an
institution that was organized in
June, 1878, by some 90 or 80 gentle
men in the city of Louisville, Ky.
At the close of the first year of its
existence, they had increased to 400
members. In August, 1874, the first
dea h occurred. One assessment
upon the Order, paid to the family of
the deceased member, between FIVE
and six hundred dollars. During the
year 1875, the membership increased
to nearly 5000, and it has gone on in-
creasing, until at the present time. it
has membership of about 100000.
the eleven years of its existence,
it has paid to the families of deceased
members, the enormous sum of = TO-
055. .345. There has been, Gin the
State of Maryland since the intro
duction of the Order here, the sum of
$lO7,O41.76 paid into the sub
treasury, and there has been $4,000
paid out of the treasury to the fami-
lies of deceased members in Maryland.
$2,052.24 drawn out in excess of the
amount paid in. ST. JoHN's LODGE,
No 2l23, of the Order was instituted
in this city, March 22d, 1880. In the
4 years of it's history, up to March
22d, 1884, it had paid into the sub
treasury the sum of $2.44S having
paid 68 assessments-an average of
II yearly. During that period they
have drawn out of the sub-treasury
$1O.OOO-$7.552 in excess of
amount paid in. This amount has
been paid to the beneiciaries of our
deceased brothers in this city. $4,000
is the amount of the benefit paid upon
the death of a member. The cost to
enter this GRAND ORDER, is graded
according to age of the applicant
from 81 to As. The fee is only
$0.5O-which includes lodge fee,
medical examination and fee for cer-
tificate, and one advance assessment
of $l.OO. These figures should
commend themselves to those of our
citizens who desi an insurance that
is cheap and reliable.
On Friday and Saturday large opening
of Boots and Shoe, and Gents Ready
Made Clothing at Kramer's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Moved Into His New Quarters.

Mr.. VIM E. Brooks, took posses
sion OF his new store and dwelling
yesterday, aud has been engaged for
the past two days moving his effects.
The store-room, which is fitted up
with especial care for bis large busi-
ness, contains enclosed cases with
glass doors on either side of the room
with large drawers below for coarser
goods. The whole establishment is
especially adapted for the shoe busi-
ness and the location will no doubt
add to the increase of Mr.. Brooks
trade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Sidewalk Distractions.

1t is custom too common among
business people to use sidewalks for
the display of what they have for
sale, to the great inconvenience Of
pedestrians. There is a city ordi-
nance preventing the use Of our side
walks for such purposes, but it is not
properly enforced. The question has
recently been raised in New York
whether the sidewalks are public or
private property, and an able Judge
has decided that they are private and
cannot be obstructed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
LATEST NEWS.
CITY AND COUNTY.
Thrown From a Horse |
Detention Of the A. { {, R. Train! !!
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
Good Fishing.

Fishing in the waters about An
napolis, was never known to be better
for many years. Scarcely a day pass
es but some of the followers of Isaac
Walton, bring home long strings of
the finny tribe. Yesterday Mr.. Den
mis- G.. Thompson, and one or two
others went out for little sport with
hook and line, and in a very short
time bad hauled up the incre dible
number of one hundred and five fine
large rock. some of which were consid-
erably over a foot in length. Mr..
Thompson says he never saw fishing
better-that as fast as they could
bait their hook and throw it over
board, they could pull them in. They
were out about Tolly's Point, and
happened to strike flood tide, which
accounts for their good luck.
A large assortment of Ladies, Gents
and Children's underwear, undershirts
and drawers, from q cents up, at Kra-
mer's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30

Although the Naval Academy does
not reopen until tomorrow yet the
cadets who have reported up to one
o'clock made respectable show ct
dinner formation, which was perform
ed under the command Of Lieut.. Theo-
doric Porter Ensign G. S. McLain
has reported for duty at the Naval
Academy, and has been assigned to
the department of ordnance and
seamansbip.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Excused.

Mr. Eugene Worthington, was ex-
cused from serving on the jury for
the October term. Mr.. Elias G..
Hyde was drawn on Saturday as .
juror, but one of the attendants stated
be was opposed to capital punishment
on the fact that Mr.. Hyde so express
ed himself at the time of the Norfolk
murder trial Although Mr.. Hyde
had served as a juror at several terms
but as murder trial would probably
be tried this time, the judge cut him
off, it is supposed, as a juror. 1t
turns out, however, that Mr.. Hyde
has changed his opinion on capital
punishmentsince then. The question
is-can Mr.. Hyde be restored to the
list without redrawing?
2. 600 yasds Of Dress Goods at cents
per yard, very cheap For low prices 90
to j. Frank Kramer's. No. Francis
street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Musical.

If there had been auy doubt here
tofore existing in regard to the inter-
est manifested by the people of this
community in regard to this heaven
ly art, Music, all skepticism would be
dispelled by dropping into either one
of the singing classes at st. Anne's
Church on Thursday nights under
Miss Lizzie Welsh, or at the 1st NJ,
+. Church on Friday nights under
Prof Hopkins, or the singing classes
under the instruction of Mrs. Cowman.
Well may Annapolis feel proud of her
musical talent. Let her people take in
terest in this work and encourage by
their presence those starting out TO
unfathom the God ordered mysteries
of this divine art.
Boys Clothing-The cheapest and most
stylish in the city. In this line of goods
we show you the largest assortment to be
found in any store in the city. Buy
your goods at Kramer's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Execntare Ru.lneas.

The Governor to-day appointed
Washington Collins, assistant register
of voters of the second districts oil
Queen Anne's County. BE also ex-
tended the time of the following in
the Maryland Blind Asylum James
Oates, Ada Grouse, Mary Valiant,
VIM. Oates, Catharine g. Leifle, for
FIVE years each John S. George, for
three years; Casper Hedrich and Geo.
w. Carmon, for two years each.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Detention orthc O'Clock Train.

The 8 o'clock train Of the A. & +.
Il. II. was detained on its way from
the Junction this morning about 40
minutes on account of the breaking Of
a crank-pin of the driving wheel when
near Sappington station which was
temporarily fixed and the train pro.
ceeded to Odenton where telegram
was sent to Annapolis for an extra
engine, which reached there in time
to bring the disabled train in at loss
of only 10 minutes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Effects Of the Drought.

We learn that some of the wells in
this section have become very low
owing to the long continued drought
and great apprehension is felt of their
going dry. In some cases we learn
that farmers are now hauling their
water long distances for their stock.
A slight sprinkle of rain fell to-day,
but the clouds broke away about noon
dispelliDg all hopes of long needed
rain.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
An Old Anne Arundel Relic.

A gentleman from this city visiting
Philadelphia last week, among other
things he saw there was a very an
tique clock, on the inside of which
was the following inscription: "Im-
ported in the year 1926, by w. Hall,
Of Elkridge, Anne Arundel county,
Md" Below the above was quaint
direction for setting the clock up, regu-
lating its running, &c
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Letter From annapolis Junction.
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION,
September 80, 1884.

September 20, 1884.
Mr. Edito
The story published by a Freder.
lex paper and copied into the BaIti.
more Sun on Saturday in reference to
the child with FIVE teeth, and no rain
for FIVE years, has created no little un-
easiness in the minds of some super
stitious people in this section.
The Savage Brass Band near this
place, gave a grand ball at Savage on
Saturday night, which was largely
attended by the people of the place
Mr.. w. A. Keys, q former resident
Of this place but now the B. & o.
agent at Queenstown, has been home
on q vacation. Mr.. u. A. Latchford.
the accommodating operator and as
sistant agent at the Junction, was or.
dered to relieve Mr.. Keys. Mr.. Il.
returned to his post Of duty day or
two ago very much pleased with his
trip.
The weather ia this section still
continues hot and dry with no pros
poets Of rain. Farmers hereabouts
are very much retarded in their fall
pIowing and wheat seeding Is out Of
the question. Tobacco has suffered
very much, and fall vegetables win
be failure.
a disease known as hog cholera il
prevailing to some extent in this sec.
ton. At Savage many persons hare
lost hogs from the disease. W.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30

A horse, bridled only By a halter,
ran of with Solomon Z. CLANCY, Of
the End district, lad Of eight years
this morning. The little fellow held
on for e mile and half when he was
thrown and received severe, but not
fatal injuries.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30

We notice that in some sections Of
our city there are 3 number Of pave
ments and sidewalks out Of repair,
being in quite : diIapidated condition.
Tls property holders should give
them Immediate attention before cold
weather sets in.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30

81 cents 64 cents Dress Goods in all
the fashionable colors at the low price Of
81 cents per yard. Special ettention Is
called to these goods as the quantity Is
limited. To be found only at Kramers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
tTEE.E
RATES or ADvERTTsTNG

One inch, eday, 75 cents two days,
II .OO three days, $125 one week, g.. 90;
two weeks, $500 Liberal rates made
with those advertising by the month or
year. Local notices and political or spe-
cial communications, 5 cents per line.
Ordinary announcement Of marriages
and deaths free, but obituary notices vii
be charged for at half the usual rates
Of advertising.
TIME TABLE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30

The commission Of Captain Virgil
NJ. Franklin Of the sloop Mamie
Merryman, was given him today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
BUSINESS CARD.
To NY city and Country Friends

10 NY city and Country Friends
Having permanently engaged my
services to Mr.. j. FRANK KRAMER, |
will be glad to see all my Old Custo-
mers at No. 4 Francis street. La as
umiog o part management of bis
business shall, in conjunction with
the proprietor, endeavors TO make it
one Of the Leading Business Estab-
lishments Of the city. Our motto
will be Quick sales and small prof
its, cndcavoring at all times to gives
satisfaction to my customers. | hope
to be able to control a large share of
hepublic patronage, and to make No.
Francis street where j. FRANK
KRAMER is LOCATED, one of the pleas
ATTEST places in the city to deal.
FRANCIS o. WHITE.
s26lm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-30
Arrival ana lDeparture or Trains.

TRAINS LEAVE / TRAINS ARRIVE.
Mail, 6.35 a. m Mail, S.55 a. m.
Accom-, 12. o. D. IN. Accom-, 1.50 D. m.
Mail, 420p N. Mail, 635 p. m.
Sunday Trains =. 10 a. IN. 4.20 D. m.
Through freight 10 and from Baltimore
every day. Local freight Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at 0 a. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-05-29
jon M SON.

Vegetation has come forward very
rapidly during the past week, and farm
ers are very busy getting crops into the
ground.
Eggs are down to Is cents and pota-
toes from 10 to 10 cents per bushel.
We have only two butter buyers here
this year, Mr.. Patch and Mr.. Wanzer.
Butter brought Is cents last week.
The mercury reached Sc degrees last
Friday, which was pretty warm for a
May day.
Miss Ida Goodwin teaches on French
Hill and Miss Nellie Foster in the Grow
neighbOrhood. The schools about town
are all in flourishing condition.
Sunday afternoon meetings in the out
districts are soon to commence.
The exercises on Friday are to begir
at 8 o'clock, in front of the Town Hall
A speech is expected and other literary
exercises. Dinner will be served to al
who wish, at the Congregational vestry
The Normals held levee at their hal
| Friday evening, which was as eBjoyabl
| to them as such occasions us ually are.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-05-29
ELETCHER.

The Etce OF nature has changed much
in the past week. and is now teeming
with life and promise. Strawberry BIOS
SONS are very abundant and apple trees
are blossoming full. Farmers are well
along with their spring work, and house
cleaning nearly over in the homes of che
tidy housekeeper.
The price of butter and the price OF
COWS seem at variance. When cows
command from $50 to $40 per head one
would naturally expect butter to bring
more than is and 20 cents per pound
Sydney Leach has sold his entire stock
of cows. II in number, for $3.50, ave rag
ing 1888 Is. They were bought by
Leonard j. Morton, of st. Adams, who
has recently purchased farm III Geor-
gia, and is adding a dairy. Mr.. Leach
intends buying young stock for his pas
tire and will soon have another lot OF
cows.
We do not learn as there is any special
effort being made to observe Memoria
Day here. There are some soldiers
graves in our cemetery and they ough
not to be forgotten. Though the gov
ernment through its officials and legisla
tors may fail in its duty to its living bu
disabled soldiers, let not patriotic mer
and women forget those who have dice
TO perpetuate their liberties.
Mrs. Emma l.. Paul, of Morrisville
Spiritualist. will preach in the church a
Binghamville next Sunday, forenoon ant
afternoon at the usual hours. No Spirit
ualist meeting at the Center church
reported last week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-05-29
STOWE.

The death from consumption of Mrs.
Charles Litch, aged q years. occurred
on Tuesday night of last week, the fu-
neral services taking place on Thursday,
Rev. Mr.. Anderson officiating.
Mrs. Warren j. Newton has retained
from three months visit among friends
i'll Upper Canada.
School district No. has purchased OF
G. +. Morse, the agent, set of 1.-The
Peoples Cyclopedia."
Wanted,-a standard time table for the
several steam whistles in town.
Mrs. Luke J. Town has bought the A.
| G.. Burke place, and with her sister, Mrs
| Allen, will make it her future home.
Mr.. Samuel Barnes while being pres
ent at the erection of stones at the grave
his wife in the cemetery on the Branch
had fainting spell and did not recover
7 consciousness until his removal home.
W. i. Parish has the liquor agency
for the town.
| Decoration Day is to be observed only
| by the placing OF new flags and bouquets
at each of the soldiers graves by the g,
A. Z. Post.
| A second disgraceful tournament oc,
CURED at the forks on Friday last, re-
sulting in the designation of one John
son by Vaness Henderson. 1t is claimed
that at the firsG set-to johnson came Out
the "better man." These men were al
work for James Z. Houstin, and were
turned into an open field at work where
they had their fight all by themselves.
| Mrs. George E. Smith, of Plainfield
has been with her father, r. G. Hodge
for few days.
The little child of Dan Smith is quite
| sick with a valvular disease of the heart
George McAllIster is on the sick list.