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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
Protracted Services.

There has been q good deal Of relig-
ious interest at the First Methodist
Episcopal Church during the past
week. Service has been held in the
Lecture Room each evening. A "Ser-
vice Of, Song" lasting from about q
o'clock till s has preceded the regular
exercises The congregations have
been good, we understand, and the
religious quickening received by many
of the church members is very evident
and freely expressed. There is q
very general desire that the services
may be yet longer protracted. THE
response of the Society to the annual
appeal for the general benevolent col
lections of the conference is being res
ponded to nobly.
There will be brief service Of song
and prayer after the sermon to-mor-
row night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
No Ground for investigation.

At meeting of the committee on
naval affairs at Washington yester-
day, the committee considered the
proposed investigation of the death
of Cadet Strang at the Nayal Acade-
my Annapolis, and by a tie vote de-
cided that no investigation should be
mado. The members opposed to the
investigation based their opposition
on the ground that no evidence had
been presented sufficient to warrant
an investigation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
Hungry Thieves.

Several nights ago the pantry OF
Mr.. Nicholas Brewer, caterer to St.
Johns College, was entered by q par
ty Of hungry thieves" and q quaint.
ty ofprovisions carried off 10 the way
Of beef, pork, preserves, -four, bread,
and in fact everything that half
starved thief could lay his hands on
IN the shape of eatables. As yet no
clue to this wholesale provision rob-
berry has been discovered.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
LATEST NEWS.
CITY zzB COUNTY.
The Churches TO.MOrrOW |
GEN, SETH ON THE LEAEY STEAMERS
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY


We give below the churches of our
city; the hours of their respective SER
vices, and the subjects of the pastors,
for tomorrow
St. Anne's Parish. Rev. VIM. S.
Southgate, rector; Rev. Geo. r.. Saw
age, assistant. Sunday School, $50 a.
M; Morning Prayer and Sermon at
ii a. m; Evening Prayer, 4.30 p. m.
St. Anne's Mission-Sunday School
p. m; Evening Prayer and Ser
mon 7.30p. m. St. Philips Mission.
Sunday School, p. M; Evening Pray
er and Sermon, 5 p. m. Holy Commu-
nion second Sunday in the month.
Presbyterian Church. Rev. II. III.
Williams, pastor. Services at II a.
m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning Subject:
Religious Work: As Time and Place.
Evening Subject: The Virgin Mary.
The second Sermon of the course on
the Women of the New Testament.
All are cordially invited Seats free
and polite ushers in attendance. Sab
bath School at q p. m.
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. DR.. G.. v. Leech, pastor. Ser
vices at Ii a. m. Evening Services.
1880 D. m. Sabbath School at 81 D..
M. A cordial welcome to all. At
tentive ushers
Wesley Chapel NJ. E. Church. Rev.
w. G. Herbert, pastor. Services at L
a. m. Subject:-"The Importance of
the Christians Example" 3.45p.m.,
Holiness Meeting. 7.3O p. M "The
Sinner Warned" Revival Services,
will be continued during the week at
the same hour All are welcome.
Sabbath School at $50 q. m. and 3
p. m.
St. Mary's Or. Co. Church, Rev.
Father McInerney, rector. Early Mass
81 and s a. M; preaching at lO.30a m.
and Vespers from u to p M
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17

The temporary naval appropriation
bill still hangs FIRE between the two
houses. The bill having been amend
ed IN the Senate was returned to the
House for its concurrence, but the
House yesterday, sent message to
the Senate announcing the Disagree
ment of that body to the amendments.
and asked for q conference, which
was granted. Thus the matter
stands.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
Col. r. C. HolIyday Dying.

A special dispatch from Easton,
Talbot county. last night, stated that
Col Richard G. Hollyday, former
Secretary of State, and well known
in this community, was in q dying
condition. He was member of the
State Constitutional Convention.
1857, and was first appointed Secre.
tary of State in 184S, under Gov. P.
F. Thomas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17

Mrs. Virginia Russell, (wife Of Mr..
Jesse Russell.) il quite sick at her
residence Prince George st.
Miss Aggie King, daughter Of Mr..
Geo. King, Of this city, is lying dane
gerously ii atrher fathers residence.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. jas.
p. Taylor, whose sickness we made
mention few days ago, is quite i'll at
the present time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
Gen. ]. B. Seth and the Leaky Steamers.

Representative Joseph B. Seth, one
of the commissioners appointed by the
last legislature to contract for the bull
ding Of two steamers for the oyster
navy of the State, is out in letter in
this mornings Sun, defending the ac-
ton of the commission against certain
false reports that have been published
about the construction of the steamers.
The letter is plain statement Of facts
which cannot be controverted. It is
Q paper that should be read by every
unbiased person. Every person who
knows Gen. Seth, knows him to
be q man of honor and integrity-one
that would not stoop to do, or even
countenance dishonorable act. The
Legislature could not have appointed
more honorable and trustworthy per-
son to look after the interest Of the
State than Gen. Seth. In his letter of
this morning, Mr.. Seth says: "This
is the first time / have ever nnderta-
ken to award 3 contract for the State.
and ] think it will be the last. The
committee undertook the task as if it
had been their private enterprise, and
if they had hundred more contracts
to award, would, believe, do just as
they did in this case. No one could
have more love for their State or feel
more anxious to protect her interests
and encourage her industries, and the
committee would gladly have given
the contract to Baltimore builders If il
had been possible to have 50 DONE
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
To the Right House but the Wrong Door.

A few days ago,a young gentleman
who halls from the 'piney woods
of Maine, and who though small in
stature, had all the qualities of q gem
tleman, called on his Iady-love who is
in the employ Of naval officer at the
Academy, and upon asking for his
dulcina, was informed by the master
of the house that the back door was
the proper place for him to 60. He
[the man from Maine) stood up for
his rights Is a citizen, and in trying
to explain to the officer that one man
was as good as another, lost one side
of his coat tail, besides other injuries
10 searching for the street. That boy
and girl don't speak now as they
pass by
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17

On Thursday, Rev VIM. e.. Phil.
lips, p. d, Of this county, was appoin
ted to the chair Of English Of 81. john.
College. This change was necessita-
ted by the recent and continued illness
Of Prof J: G. Hagner, who occupied
that position.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17

About every twenty-forr hours wo
have 1 different change ID the wealth
er; yesterday it was sultry, rainy and
fogy, today clear and blustry. with 3
temperature resembling more of d
March day than Of fierce january
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
NOTICE.

|rrANTED-A competent man to work
ll slarge garden In this city, on shares,
|i,h nroper person liberal arrangements
I'm m h made. Apply at Us Office. j10
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-17
FOR SALE
THREE VALUABLE
EAiHOUSES ANDLOTSmi
In the City Of Annapolis.

puE THREE LOTS on King George
street improved by three two-story
RAVE DWELLING HOUSES, num-
= 81. So and 5s, adjoining each other,
I'm be sold on easy terms-part cash and
lance IN one and two years-either sep
gate or all three houses together. They
4 located near the Naval Academy, and
i close TO the water, making it desirable
|operty for persons attached to the Naval
|eademy and those following the water.
II further particulars apply to-
i. Ii. REIN, Agt.,
|n.7f. Cor. Main st. and Market Space.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10

ton Of navy, we need a thoroughly rcorgan-
lied navy department. The feet THAT within
seventeen years more than $s3.p0D.6bD has
been spent IN construction, repairs and equip
1nenf and armament of vessels. and The
further fact that instead or an
effective and credta1lc feet, we
have only the discomfort and apprehension
or nation undefended by war vessel. added
to the disclosures now male. 40 not PERMIT
lis to doubt that every attempt TO revive our
navy has thus far. for tha most part. been
misdirected. and all our efforts in that direc-
tion have been little better than blind CROP
anestionably. il we are content with the
maintenance Of n navy department simply as
q shabby ornament 10 the government. q con-
slant watchfulness may prevent some or
THE SCANDAL AND ABCsE
which have found their way into our present
organization and its incurahle waste may be
reduced TO the minimum, but II we desire to
build ships for present usefulness. instead OF
naval reminders Of The days that are past,
we must have a department organized for
the work supplied with all the talent and int
renuity our country affords prepared 10 take
advantage Of the experience Of other nations.
systcmaiizei so that all efforts shall
unite and lead in one direction, and fully
imbued with the conviction that war vessels.
though new. are useless unless they combine
al, that the ingenuity of man has mp to this
day brought forth relating to their constrnc-
ton earnestly recommend that portion OF
the sccretars's report devoted to this sub
ieet To the action of congress, in the hope
that his suggestions tending to the reorgani-
cation If his department may he adopted as
the first step toward the construction OF our
navy.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10
LEGAL MATTEL S.
Courts Overwhelmed with Business
and Liquidation Necessary.

The report of the attorney general contains
a history of the conduct of the department Of
justice during the last year, and y number of
valuable suggestions Us 10 needed legislation.
and / invite your careful attention to the
same. The condition OF business in the
courts of the United States Is such that there
seems to be al imperative necessity for
remedial legislation on the subject. Some OF
these courts are SO Overburdened with pend
ing causes that the delays in determining
litigation amount often to q denial of justice.
AMONG THE PLANS
suggested for relief Is one submitted by the
attorney general. Its main features are the
transfer of NIL the original jurisdiction OF the
circuit courts to the district courts and an
increase of judges for the latter where neces-
sary, an addition of judges to the circuit
courts and constituting them exclusively
courts Of appeal and reasonably limiting APP
penis thereto. Further restrictions are OF
the right to remove causes from the state to
federal courts, permitting appeals to the SUI
prclQe court from courts OF tic District OF
Columbia and the territories, only in the
same cases As they are allowed from state
courts and neutrality-suspicious. an unnecessary
number of appeals from the circuit court. l
approve the plan thus outlined and recon-
mend tho legislation necessary TOR its appli-
cation to our judicial system
The present mode OF compromising United
States marshals and district attorneys should,
in my opinion, be changed. They arc allowed
to charge against the government certain
fees for service, their income being measured
by the amount Of such fees within fixed
limit rs to their annual aggregate. This is Il
direct induccmcnt for them to make their
fees in criminal cases as large as possible in
an effort to reach the maximum sum permit
ted. As an entirely natural consequence un-
scrupulons marshals are found encouraging
frivolous prosecutions. urresting people on
petty charges of crime and transporting
them to distant places for examination and
trial for the purpose of earning miiaye
and other fees, and district attorneys use
lessly attend criminal examinations far from
their places OF residence for the express pur-
pose OF swelling their accounts against the
government. The actual expenses incurred
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10

list Of voters the name Of man actually
guilty Of polygamy. aud while none OF that
class are holding Office. yet At the last cleo
ton In the territory all the officers elected,
except In one county, were men who,
though not actually living In the
practice Of polygamy, subscribe to
the doctrine OF polygamous marriage as =
Divine revelation aud . law unto all. This Is
the strange spectacle presented by COM
munity protected 10y republican form OF
government TO which they owe allegiance,
sustaining by their SURFACES principle and
belief which sets at naught their obligation
OF absolute obedience to the law OF the land.
which lies at the foundation OF republican
institutions. The strength, the perpetuity
and the destiny Of the nation rest upon our
homes, established b3 tho law OF Cod.
guarded by parental care. regulated by par
sntal authority and sanctihed by parental
love.
These are not the homes Of polygamy. Tho
mothers of our land. who rule the nation, Us
they would the characters and guide the ac-
tionS Of their sons, live according to God
holy ordinance. and each, secure and happy
in the exclusive love OF the father OF her
children. sheds the warm light OF true
wOLainhood unperverteda and unpoliuted upon
all within her pure and wholesome family
circle. These are not the cherries, crushed
and unwoManly methods OF pcygainy.
The fathers of our families are the best
citizens of the republic. wife aud children
are the sources of patriotism. and conjngal
and parental affection beget devotion To
country. The man WHO, indebted with plural
marriage, Is surrounded in his single homo
with his wife and children, has stake in the
country which inspires him with respect for
its laws and courage for its defense. These
are not the fathers Of pOlygamous fam
lilies. There il no feature of this prac-
tice. or the system which sanctions 1t,
which is not opposed to all that is
OF value In our institutions. There should be
no relaxation.in the firm but just execution OF
tho law now in operation, and should be
glad to approve such further discreet legis-
latiOn as will rid the country of this tlOt upon
ITS fair fame. Since tho people npholding
Poygamy In the territories are reinforced by
immigration from other lands, recommend
that q law bo passed to prevent the imDorta-
ton Of Mormons into the country.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10

It ID source OF considerable and not I'M
natural discomfort that no adequate prcyis-
lon has yet been made for accommodating
the principal library Of the government. OF
the vast collection Of books and pamphlets
gathered ut the capitol. numbering some
200. 0yD exclusive OF manuscript. maps and
the products Of the graphic arts, also OF
great volume and value, only about 100000
volumes. or less than half of the collection,
are provided with shelf room. The others.
which are increasing Ut the rate OF
from $4,000 to 10000 volumes q year.
arc not only inaccessible TO the
public. but are subject TO serious damage and
deterioration from other causes I'm their pres
cnt situation.
A consideration Of the fact that the library
OF the capitol has twice been destroyed or
damaged by fire. ID daily increasing in value.
and It's importance as q place of deposit OF
books under the law relating to copyright,
make manifest the necessity Of prompt action
TO insure is proper accommodation and pro-
faafinn
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10
ACRiCULTURA Al INTE RESTS.
They Demand the Liberal EncOurs


The agricultural interest Of tho country de-
mands just recognition and liberal encourage
inent. It sustains with certainty aud ,infail-
Ing strength our nations prosperity BY the
products OF its steady toll, and bears its full
share Of the burden OF taxation without
complaint.
Our agriculturists have but slight rcpresen-
tation III tine councils OF the nation, and are
generally content with the humber duties Of
citizenship and willing to trust to the bounty
of nature for reward Tor their labor.
But the magnitude and value OF this interest
is appreciated when the statement is made
that OF our total annual exports more than
thrce-fourths are the products or agriculture
and OF our total population nearly one-haf
are exclusively engaged in that occupation
The department of agriculture was created
for the purpose Of acquiring and diiiusing
among the people useful information re-
spcct.ng the subjects II has i'll charge
aud Is doing in the cause Of
intelligent and aggressive farming
by the collection OF statistics by testing the
value and usefulness of new seeds and plants
and distributing such as arc found desirable
among agr:culturists. This and other powers
aud duties with which this department is i'm
vested are of the utmost Importance, and If
wisely exercised must be OF great benefit to
the country. The aim of our bcneficent gov
ernment is the improvement OF tho people of
every station, and the ancliorntion OF their
condition. Surely our agriculturists should
not be neglected. The instrumentality estab-
lishei IN aid of the farmers of the land should
| not only be well equipped for the accomplish
| incnts Of its purpose, but those fer whose
| benefit it has been adopted should be encoar-
aged to avail themselves fully of its advan-
| tages.
PROTECTING OUR STOCK.
| The prohibition of the Importation into
several countries of certain OF our animals
and their products based upon the suspicion
/ that health is endangered in their use and
consumption. suggests the importance Of
such precautions tor tho protection OF our
/ stock Of all kinds against disease Us will dis
arm suspicion or danger and cause the re-
moval of such All injurious prohibition. Ii
/ the laws now in operation are insufficient to
! accomplish this protection, l recommend
4 their amendment to meet the necessities Of
I the situation. ard commend to the consider
! alton of congress the suggestions contained in
the report of the commissioner OF agriculture.
calculated to increase the value and efficiency
| Of this department..
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10

have practical ideas on the subject Of their
treatment In May OF the present yeor, =
small portion of the
CHIRICAHUA APACHES
in the White mountain reservation In Arizona
left the reservation and committed q number
Of murders and depradations upon settlers in
that neighborhool. Though prompt AMI en-
ergetc action was taken ny the military the
renegades eluded capture and escaped into
Mexico The formation Of the country
through which these Indians passed, through
acquaintance with the same, tine speed OF
their escape and the manner In which they
scattered ard concealed themselves among
the mountains near tho scene Of their out
RACES put our soldiers at great disad-
vantage IN their efforts to capture
them. though the expectation Is
still entertained that they will be
ultimately taken and punished for their
crimes.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10
THE MORMON QUESTION.
A Fitting Trib To tIae Monster Evil
H.psGnsNsH

States passed for the suppression OF polyg-
amy has been energetcally and faithfully
executed during the past year with measura-
lily good results A number Of convictions
have been secured for unlawful conabitation,
and in some cases pleas Of guilty have been
entered and slight punishment imposed upon
promise by the accused that they would
not again offend against the law,
nor advise, counsel, aid and abet
in any way its violation by others.
The Utah commissioners express the opin-
ion, based upon such Information AS they are
able TO obtain, that hut few polygamous mar
riagcs have taken place in the territory within
the last year. They further report that while
there cannot DO found upon the registration
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10
Another suit Against Ward.

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Adam j. Batcheller
of New York yesterday filed creditors
bill against Ferd Ward. Ella C. Ward, his
wife, and Mary C.Green, her mother. The
proceedings are connected with the suit
filed against the firm Of Grant e. Ward.
Batcheller obtained judgment against the
firm of Grant Il Ward last October for S22.-
323. Ward is said to own numerous lots in
Wrlghtwoed. which are supposed to be held
In trust for him by his wife and mOther-in-
law. 1t is alleged that Ward conceded his
ownership of the property to defraud the
creditors.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10
ACurio,a. l'cseivaI.

New YORK. Dec. 8.--The fifty-first an
nual dinner of the st. Nicholas society &C.
CURED last night. The president. Cornelius
Vanderbilt, presided. The quaint process
sion OF the steward conducting in the
weather-cock, which Washington Irving
presented TO them when he was chosen the
first president. then appeared. A gaily at
tired trumpeter, followed by five colored
men equally brilliant, marched in, one Of
the latter bearing aloft the bird Oh pike
staff. The health of President Cleveland
and Gov. Hill was drunk standing and In
silence.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10
Departing Trains.

In Crosse, Dubuque and st.
Louis Express...........
Prairie du CHEN, Milwau-
kee and Chicago Express
Calmar and Davenport lex.
Ortonville 4 Fargo Tx. -.
Milwaukee & Chicago Fast
Express. ................
Mason City. Abba and Kan
sas City, Des M0ines and
Council Bluffs Express. !.
La Crosse Passenger. =.
Aberdeen and Mitchell Elk
La Crosse and Dubuque
Fast Express. .........,
Milwaukee and Chicago
Fast Express. ...........
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-12-10

A special to tho CLONE from st. Thomas
says great excitement prevails there because
OF an injunction served at the instance Of
three persons to stop an election held for the
purpose OF incorporating tho town.