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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-05

A TIDAL WAVE.
SWEEPING EVERYTHING IN IT'S
WAY.

WAY.
Buying all our goods for cash
and availing ourselves of auc-
ton sales and of many goods
offered through agents, COM
mission men, manufacturers,
importers and bankrupt con-
Germs in the eastern markets,
we are enabled to furnish
merchandise of all kinds at the
low prices prevailing at our
establishment. The reduction
in the price of everything in
our store is perfectly wonder
full and staggers all opposition.
The success attending our
Great Sale is like Tidal Wave
sweeping everything in its
way.
Thousands upon thousands
of customers who each day
visit our establishment and
who avail themselves of Goods
at the Marvellous Low Prices
attest in the strongest langu-
age possible to the fact set
forth in every line of our ad-
vertisement.
SPRING & COMPANY.
FLANNELs of all descriptio ms
are markee down at the most
wonderful low prices-9c, l0c,
12tc, l5c, l7c, 20c, 25c. During
a business experience of up
ward of thirty-fve years we
haue never known such values
for the money as now prevail
in each department of our
store. No matter what your
wants may be in the Dry Goods
line, you viii find every article
marked correspondingly with
the great scarcity of money
A bushel of wheat will pur-
chase more goods from our
establishment than it ever
would since the foundation of
the world.
SPRING & COMPANY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
Drug Store Windows.

The old time custom OF showing in
the windows of Drug Stores, tadpoles,
leeches, earthworms, horLet's nests,
frogs, snakes and many other things
more or less disgusting and offensive
to the eye and mind of the public Is
rapidly passing away. The past de-
cade has wrought vast improvement
not only 10 drugs and medicines, but
also in the stores where they are man
ufactured, compounded and sold.
The beautiful display of Christmas
Goods by Wortbington s. Co.,, l09
Church street, Is move ID the right
direction, their handsomely arranged
windows suggest q modern nine
teenth century Pharmacy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
The Tax Question.

Mn. EnIToR: see that the subject
Of high city taxes is claiming some
attention. That's right. Keep the
ball rolling" Our local government
Is full of errors. Property owners
ought to build their own sewers; sup
PLY their families or tenants with
water al their own cost, and not at
the expense of OF the city; they should
be required to pave their one streets,
and not make these strictly local
matters burden upon the general
treasury. Don't make me pay for a
sewer that runs under O street hilf a
mile from my residence Don't make
those who reside up town pay for
hydraut water used down town.
Don't require me to help pave every
by.slreet that | never walk or drive
on or have any use for whatever
Don't tax one man for the benefit Of
smother. Keep all such matters out
Of the general levy and our taxes
wo@ld not exceed 20 cents 10 the
500 AN OLD CITIZEN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

The weather Is indeed magnificent
in mildness, clear, sunshine and blue
sky. 1t has not often occurred that
four days before Christmas such beau
tiful weather prevailed; soft in air
and earth, tempting in exposure which
il dangerous to health. IL would be
more seasonable to have the ground
hard frozen and covered with snow.
1t would be better for health. but 10 q
business sense any change would not
be desirable at present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
Dancing Academy.

Prof Mueller. OF Washington, d.
c., Instructor of dancing and deport-
meUt at the u. s. Naval Academy,
Annapolis. Md, has opened q very
select and successful school at the
City Assembly Rooms, Annapolis.
where be will receive young Ladies'
and Gentlemen, students from Col
leges and Misses and Masters, at
p. m, every Saturday afternoon, and
also class for Ladies and Gentlemen
from s to 10 p. m, on every Saturday
during December. January and Febru-
airy, and give twelve lessons for 5000
payable, during the first six lessons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

A little love and . little fun 90 :
great way at Christmas 1T ID not
SO much the gallant vi he wooes as is II
the gallant's way Of wooing,p SAYS
the old song, and SO Ut Christmas II
is not so much the value Of ones
gifts as the spirit Of the giving.
Above all. it takes so little 10 make
children happy Il is pitiful that there
should be q sad child il The world
when such small things, such crumbs
as fall from LIES table everywhere,
can make them 80 royalty happy.
Christmas il especially their day. Il
has been sanctified to them, 50 let rs
give them the pleasure that Is their
right and make it, indeed. Q Merry
Christmas remembering that there
is nothing sweeter than the fulfill
ment of the old prophecy, "and O
little child shall lead them
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
AT Masonic Hail Tonight.

An audience that filed Chatter
tons opera house from pit to dome,
Witnessed the latest and funniest
musical absurity on the road. The
crowd was kept in roar of laughter
tom the opening scene to the end.
Henderson Il Cox's I'VE Us a. Co. I"
played to the best business yet this
season in bis house. Again, I'VE Us
4 Coz You will be heartily well
|eomed Springfield Daily News
This company makes its first ap
pearance at the Masonic Opera House
Tonight aud tomorrow night. 1t is
seldom our citizens are offered so
great treat. Don't miss it
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
Sickness Abroad.

We are informed that there is con-
siderable sickness prevailing ct pres
ent in this city and county in the
form of various diseases usually pre-
valent during the winter season, and
that the mortuary list has been quite
large. Pneumonia fevers and dyp-
liberia appear to be the diseases re-
sulting with greater fatality. and
many households have been bereft
the past month through their vista
ton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
Ready for the Holidays.

Don't fail to visit Wiegard's Con-
fectonery aud Cafe, Ia Main street,
opposite the Maryland Hotel. before
you purchase your Christmas and
New Years CONNECTIONS. He has the
finest. assortment Of fruits, French
Confectionery &C., to be found in the
city. Private parties served 81 short
notice on reasonable terms with
luncheon, sc. Give him 9 call.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

The experience of some Of our mer-
chants handling Christmas goods
should act rs caution TO others to be
on their guard against shop-lifters.
They have already made themselves
felt aud will, no doubt, seize upon
every opportunity OF any article that
is presented. Shop-lifters ''must go''
Ito the penitentiary, il they do not
cease their pilterings
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
How % Make i Merry.

A simple Christmas card, tele-
gram of good wishes. . nower, note,
can convey more real pleasure and
excite more sincere gratitude than
many rich and costly gift which
the donor cannot rightly afford. So
generous people need not for want Of
means neglect any Of their friends, if
they only devote little thought and
care before it Is too late. m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

Mr.. VIM. Anderson, of the Second
district, who was go seriously burnt
9 few weeks ago BY falling into . ere
place where he had built . Gre, In q Iit
died at an early hour this morning.
He leaves large family who are 10
destitute circumstances.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
ToR A GOLD on SILVER PRESENT.

G. Boessel, No. 80 Main street, can
furnish you with tho most beautiful
designs in rings, chains, trinkets of
all kinds, as well as q gold or silver
watch, or anything in the jewelry
line. His stock is well selected and
suited to every taste and circumstance,
Give him q call and examine his
stock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
LOCAL NEWS.
Weather Predictions.

For tomorrow "Wednesday in-
creased cloudiness aud light rains are
indicated for districts on the ATTAIN
tic coast, with warmer weather ia
New England and continued warmer
weather 10 the Middle and South At
laatic States.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
uaTEs or ADVERTISING

One inch, first insertion, rs cents sub
Dny insertions, so cents Liberal rates
ses sse With those advertising by the month
n's sear Local notices and political or
s. special communication. cents per lln e..
Ordinary announcement OF marriages
,nd deaths free, but obituary notices VIII
- charged for at one-hah the usual rates
"a advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

1t Is stated that two children Of
Mr.. August Necker, formerly con-
nected with the Naval Academy
band, now Of Washington. have died
recently il Washington Of .dyphtheria,
and that two others are i'll Of the same
disease.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

The Goveenor has appointed and
commissioned John N. Stull. special
policeman under the Act Of 1880,
chap. $50. to guard the property Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad at Fred
etick. Did, f1#A KA8
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

A farm of % acres improved by .
dwelling house, belonging 70 Mr. AL.
fred Wheeler, Of the Second district,
was sold at mortgagee's sale to-day
BY James NJ. Munroe, morfgagee,
to Ezekiel Daniel for $475.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

Mr.. Basil Cromwell and Miss Isa-
bella Kelley, both of the 9th district,
were married last night. Several
we'd dings are booked to take place in
the Second district during the holt
DAYS. 4Aa y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
FoR ruRNITuRE. cARpETs, ETC.

VIM. McNasby, the installment
house man, No. l. Main street, near
Green, can supply you with any ar
ticle in the furniture line, at bottom
prices, on weekly or monthly INSTALL
menta. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Baltimore at 300 =. m, and 20 p. me-
Washington at 80 a. m, and $50 Z. ~,
sxFoI trains running West, south ana the
vss,..sc lime schedule IN city dailIes.
b""' g. X. lord,
Gem Pass. AGENT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

]. L. Reuther's best Yankee Candy.
For sale on the Market every Saturday
night, and at my store, 81 West street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

Thi. paper Il circulated and read by
,.ore people In Annapolis. shan amy
..her paper published here. and IL the
h..t medium for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
Accident IN ahe ~

isIs. schooner Sophia, Capt. John
naing.os.1 !, Baltimore, cairieaaway her
as' Monday, 10 the bay.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
ron Day aooDs, CLOTHING, &s

Go to l.. II. Rehn's corner Main
street and Market Space, or ]. Frank
Kramer's, Francis street, who will
furnish you with anything in the
clothing or dry goods and notlons
line. m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

,xNA POLLS AND ELK RIDGE K. K

,xNA POLLS AND ELK RIDGE r. Il
TRAINS LEAVE / TRAINS ARRIVE.
Nj 8.S5 a. IN. Mail, = 865 a. m.
Ieeom. 1905 p m. Accom-, LOO p m.
MsIl $50 D. m. Mail, 5.65 p. m.
s sa Trains 835 a. IN. 80 p. m.
o1 through freight TO and from Baltimore
very day. Local freight Tuesday and
friday at $50 a. m.
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

made is j. Ruther s-Evcry variety and
flavor for sale at my stand the market
every Saturday night and at "a West
street. E8@E
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
Santa Claus.

Tue toy shop windows present
'asclnating view to sparkling little
|eyss that are anxiously looking for
wsrd with eagerness for the visit of
geo old Santa Claus on the approach
|'ug christmas morning. There APP
s Peas to be no harm in allowing the
,'sle ones to believe in the visit Of
| slls mythical philauthropist. as it af-
O'us them an immense amount of in
aOceae pleasure. So keep them in
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
'saOay Excursion Rates of the Pennsyl.
vania Railroad.

II S1suant to the usual custom of
rennsylyania Railroad Company
81 tickets for holiday travel
e sold between all stations on
- NAN AIN line and branches December
ss !, <4sn. 18th. S0th. and slst, and
Il 10y LIST, 1856, good to ret0rn IN.
ss.s:aoaFy Alb. at q considerable re.
II; g''Ou from ordinary rates. This
~ aaole all who desire il, to in-
s, y 2 the pleasure Of holiday ex.
nsls pas and social visits, at very
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
FOR TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &c.

We would direct purchasers to the
toy and fancy goods house Of j. III. S.
Nichols. Main street, opposite City
Hotel, w. III. Bourke 38 Main street,
or to Mrs. j. g. Taylor's, "a Main
street, where they can find every
conceivable toy or fancy article for
young and old.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

Whefe - Huy nnA What - ~
As this IL the season Of the yer when
everyone Is looking around where to
buy their Christmas and New Year
presents. We would direct them to
call at the following business firms
IN Annapolis, who hare laid In
special stock for TIE holiday season
FOR CONNECTION sRY, CAKES &c.
You can end every variety !, fogeth-
e. with nuts, raisi0s, oranges. lemons
California grapes. French and Anleri-
can candies. ct any Of the following
dealers: A Robeck. State House Cir
Gle Bernard Wiegard. Ia Main
street. opposite Maryland Hotel,
and NJ. Al. Smith 81 and IS, Main
street. and Feldmyer Brothers, "a
Calvert street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
ron FAMILY GRodERIEs. &c.

You can find at ell times q splendid
assortment, with many other useful
articles, at the old reliable stores of
Geo. e. Franklin & Co., Ito Main
street; r. r. Magruder. on Conduit
street l.. S. Clayton & Co.. Market
Space A. @. Woolley, corner Mary
land Avenue and Prince George
street, Clarence M. Jones, corner
West and CATHEDRAL street, j. T. Hyde.
40 Prince George street, j. and NJ.
Maloney, corner King George and
Randall street. and O.. c. WeedoH,
"a West street--any of whom can
furnish you with any article in their
line. IS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22

! s ~ Extract affords immediate relief
~ J - cases of acute pain. This is strong
k 49, out the experience OF thirty
10 auests Its truth. Try iii
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-22
FOR MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS, Z

rOR MAA1iNERiS EANSt uOOD0f AbNs
Mrs. s. j. REIN, on Main street,
opposite the City Hotel, has splen-
did assortment, and the Misses Stew
art a. Sullivan. 81 Main street, aud
Mrs. III. f Holidayoke. SO Main
street, have likewise large assort-
ments of millinery aud fancy articles
from which to select presents suitable
for The holiday.
FOR RICH pARrUMERY, & FANCY ARrILEs.
We would direct the buyers at
tention to The well-knewn City Drug
Store, j. Walter Hodges & Co.,
proprietors Worthington & Co. 100
Main street, and r. w. Goodmau's,
Maryland Avenue, where you can
End many useful and fancy articles,
in the way of Christmas and New
Years presents; or if you should
happen to get sick from to an over in
diligence in Christmas goodies, either
of the above establishments will give
pure ply sic to make you well.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-25

1t would be salutary II special EN-.
phasis were given to tho injunction that
right living in the now Is the great need
of the age, and the best assurance OF
security and felicitous attainment when
the relentless messenger from beyond
tho river calls. Fargo Swwdoy Argus.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-25
Monuments and Testimonials,

"He asked for bread, and they gave
iim stone" was the criticism of an
American on the monument recently
'aised to Chatterton.
1t is n characteristic of the English
people TO delight in honoring their dead
heroes, while they are apt to allow their
living ones to fight their own fight
lgainst poverty.
'Bailiils," says Moore, bitterly, "may
'eize his last blanket to-day, whose pail
will be held up by mobiles tomorrow. !"
The Americans have inherited this
owe of monuments, but their zeal is
Usually short-lived. The country is full
If unfinished, gigantic pillars or statues
the honor of the great men, from
Washington to Edgar Poe. OF late
iears the admiration of our favorites
mong prominent men has had tend.
.ncy to run into testimonials of a sub.
tantal character while they were living
estimonials which vary in value from
ea-po, to Il fortune for life. The differ.
NO ways in which these gifts are offered
md received are an amusing study.
After the war, for example, the popular
military leaders on both sides received
siiAo iipih Nlu SOIllc III
tnnces Of enormous value) with as
hearty and cordial spirit as that in
which they were offered.
An instance of the opposite kind oc.
cured Il few years ago, which is worth
cling, as it illustrates The peculiar
character of an author, beloved, we
rust, by all readers of the Companion
Hans Christian Andersen. An American
writer who had profound respect for
he good Danish poet heard that he was
extreme poverty, and suggested in
he New York Tribune that if each
child in America who had been touched
md delighted by his stories would con-
tribute a trlle, it would make his dc.
,lining years comfortable and happy.
The idea was received with enthusiasm
I'll over the country. Contributions be-
gan to pour in rapidly and had already
reached considerable sum, when An.
icrscn heard Of what was going on, ana
wrote an angry letter, not denying that
ne was straitened in means, but repud
iting the offered sum las an insult"
The money was ut once expended for
work of art aud forwarded TO him.
IN that shape it gave him keen delight,
md he was wont to show the ''testimo.
lial from his children in America
With pride, to all his visitors. Youths
Companion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-25

James Payne, the novelist, says I:
1t was the custom with a very re-
spectacle firm of publishers with whom
/ did business to pay my checks to
the names of my immortal works in
stead of to myself; and since it suited
their convenience so to do, | never
complained of it, though it some
times put me in false position when
| presented my demands in person, rs
for example in the case of the Fam
lily Scapegrace.' When | came for
the proceeds of Found Dead, it was
too much for the sense Of profession
AID prOpriety of the bankers clerk,
who gravoly observed: 1t is very
fortunate, sir, that this check is not
payable to order, or it would have to
be signed by your executors This
incident, | remember, delighted Dick
ems, who remarked, however, with a
sudden access of gravity; Il should
not like to have much money at a
bank which keeps so clever a clerk as
that"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-25
The Whipping Post.

Seven prisoners, convicted at the pres.
INT session of the County Courts for
'arious attractions of the criminal laws,
'eceived the corporal part of their pun
shment in the Jail yard this morning.
crowd OF about four hundred people,
including the rabble and gamins of the
hty, witnessed the laws vindcation,
ma extracted much amusement from the
Wrlthing contortions of the suffering
lictlms.. Sheriff Martin applied the
cat vigorously. holding il in his left
land and cracking it smartly with tell
ng effect over the shoulders and backs
If the mea bound to the posts. All tho
prisoners showed that the punishment
VAS severe, but some nerved themselves
md stood the "cat" with but little
Bringing, The first prisoner brought
cut was Edward Bedden, convicted OF
lorse stealing. At ten o'clock the pill
DRY was opened and received his neck
md wrists. He held the position one
lour eyincing great anxiety to be re-
eased toward the latter part of his
Itand. AT eleven o'clock he was re-
oased and walked down the ladder,
aging he felt quite as well as
when he left the cell. He was
ltterward given twenty blows with
he ''cat. ;" The first half of them he
'ore fairly well, but the last ten set his
muscles trembling and painted his back
md shoulders red. He tried vainly to
lodge the blows, and looked first de.
iantly into the Sheriff's stern face.
ieorge Stewart, the other white man
whipped, was convicted for the theft OF
harness. He got ten lashes, lightly laid
m, his punishment being made as light
IS possible on account of his suffering
With consumption. The blood began
rickling down his back as he left the
lost. Harrison Rothwell, alias Sugar
Awful. notorious negro thief, who
pleaded guilty TO larceny on four in
lictments, got the most severe punish.
ncnt of any of the culprits. His
entence was twenty lashes, and they
we're most vigorously laid on. Each
troke OF the lash curled up the black
kin in wclts, but the young miscreant
M not show by his actions that the
,heritf blows were terribly painful.
lanes r. Groom, quite rs notorious as
sugar Awful for his participation in
hefts, was candidate for twenty
ashes. The cat was laid on heavily,
tut the thief grinned and bore the pain
Without an exclamation. Isaac Hen
lerson received twenty lashes, well laid
IN. He squirmed and kicked a good
Zeal, and gave vent to his feelings in
,rofane EXPLANATIONS, which, however,
lid not have any effect upon the sc.
'erity of the punishment. George Nor
is and Frank Congo, for larceny, were
punished with ten lashes each, which
hey bore without murmur, the cat
icing lightly applied. - Wilmington
,,DeL) Cor. Baltimore 44nler1can.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-25
Both Lucky Accidents.

When young man John Roach
earned to DC a machinist, and after mas
;erng his trade thoroughly, worked in
;hc city of New York until he had nc.
,umulated one thousand dollars. Then
nc resolved 20 go West and buy a farm.
Leaving one-half his capital in the hands
Of his employer, he went to Illinois and
shcre purchased good farm, but at the
end of year he found the five hundred
dollars he had left behind him unavail.
able, the holder having failed, and thus
he was unable to meet the final payment
due on the farm. Disheartencd, he
returned to New York and again went
TO work ut his trade. But for the acct.
dent of losing the five hundred dollars
1T that juncturc, Mr.. Roach in all prob.
ability would have been to this day
farmer instead of shipbuilder.
His establishing shipyard in Chester
was equally the result of chance. TIC
assist friend who had contract to
build vessel ut small shipyard il
Chester, Mr.. Roach became his security
20 the amount of eight thousand dollars.
After.a while he received notice that the
;hipbuilder had failed and he (Mr. r.
would be looked to for the eight thousand
dollars. Having never seen Chester, he
concluded to visit the place and look
after his intorasts. On examining the
vessel partly built, as it rested upon the
ways. he estimated it to be worth twenty.
i've thousand dollars. He at once deter.
mined to finish it, and did so, realizing
handsome profit, Following this he
contracted TO build another vessel, and
from this beginning arose the great ship.
yard which gives constant employment
10 from one thousand to fifteen hundred
men. --DeiaUdfe County Democrat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-25

ut was fearfully cold last night"
said Smith to Jones one night re-
Gently. 81 had to get up in the night
and warm brick to put at my wife's
feet"
"Why didn't you try my plan? /
slept by myself last night and put
the cat at my feet. The cat kept
them perfectly comfortable. Tell
your wife to try the experiment"
"She has tried it, but it won't work. "
"Why? Didn't the cat keep quiet
at her feet 2"
"Oh, yes; the cat kept quiet. 1t
froze to death in five minutes. "-Ex.