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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

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CoTToN and wool are SO mixed to-
gether 10 fabrics pretending to be al
wool, that purchasers should be on
their guard A good test is to sepa-
rate the warf and wool, and hold them
to fame; the pure wool becomes a
shapeless mass before 1t is consumed,
and is extinguished directly il is re-
moved from the flames. Cotton or
Iinen.thread, however, burns after re-
movaI from the fame. and its form is
plainly distinguishabIe 10 the ash. =
Threads made Of q mixture Of wool
cotton and burn irregularly. Before
purchasing so called woolen materials.
it is well to obtain patterns on which
to expert ment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
LOCAL NEWS.
CITY AZ County
Here and There.

Commencement Of Annapolis Seminary.
The closing exercises Of the An
napolis Seminary, Mrs. Rose Curtin.
Principal, took place this afternoon
at 1 o'clock. The total number Of
scholars ia the school last year was
S5. A well arranged programme had
been prepared and was highly enjoy
ed By the parents of the children and
other friends az the school who were
present. After the exercises, which
were of an interesting character, q
garden party was given to the pupils
of the school, which proved an en-
ioyable event.
The programme was as follows -
"Weicome Song" School; "Wel-
come Miss M. Sigsbee; Examine
tion ia Arithmetic, Orthography and
Geography; Calisthenics, School;
'sRobin Red breast" /" (song,) School;
"Chatterbox," Miss NJ. MilIigan I;
bouquet of Flowers" Misses E.
Terry, M. Kimberly. r. Milligan, r..
Gather and M. Thomas; merry
Sunshine" /" (song,) School; Cheer
fulness.n = Master II. Farquhar; "I'm
such Little Tott," Master L. Rit-
tenhouse; What do you see in the
Kinder father" [song, School; Gas.
ties ia the Air. Miss "A. Arms, Mas
ter b Huntington; Cradle Song, /"
School: when Iim q Man. Masters
r Farqubar, A. Huntington, j. Rit-
tenhouse, w. Thomas, NJ. Terry and
A Dillingham;; "Boys make Men, .
Master r. Barry; "See the Farmer, =
(song, School; "The Minnet," Miss
M. Sigsbee; Arithmetic Lesson, .
Master III. Bull; "What the Choir
sang about my new Bonnet" Miss
M. barry; "Weaver John . (song, J
School; "A Boys Plea" Master a.
Dillingham;; "The Stream" (song,)
School; (which" (recitation,) Miss
r. Milligan; "The Bohemian Girl, =
(piano solo, Miss NJ. Kimberly;
"March and Closing Song" School.
Silver Medals were awarded to
Miss Florence Milligan; ConferriDg of
Testimonials upon Misses f. Mill.
gan, NJ. Kimberly, A. Arms, M.
Sigsbee, N. Milligan, r.. Gather, M.
Barry; Masters e. Basil, B. Hunting
ton, r. Farquhar, Al. Huntington, A.
Dillingham;, r. Barry, j. Rittcnhouse,
J. Bull, w. Thomas, M. Terry.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

The OLD 'LIBERrY BELL" that
rang out, on the Fourth Of July, ITS,
from the State House ia Philadelphia
to proclaim the passage Of the DecIa-
ration Of Independence, was sent to
The New Orleans Exposition. a LADY
writes to the Peterson's Magazine. Is
follows: Il cannot close without tell.
ing you in what green pastures, and
among what soft shadows, the Liber-
ty Bell rests. The moss hung live
oak, under which Il reposes, is now
II brown -tassled bloom, and filed
with tender young leaves, bright mid
The darker foliage Of older growth;
and out beyond, the grounds spread.
white with tall clover, like fields Of
snow; and the river breezes are sweet
With their breath, and sweet with
fragrance Of some late orange bios.
SONS; and there are beds Of brilliant
towers dotting sbe white acres; and
up above, il the dense arches lust
over the bell, mocking birds and
thFushes are singing; and down
through al, and over all, aoats the
soft music ofthe chimes, whispering.
in patriot-notes, to that dumb one
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
Rain and Wlnd storm.

Tbe rain and wind storm that pass.
ed over this section last night and
the night before, we learn did con-
siderable damage to the fruit trees
and the growing crops. The peach
trees in some orchards were complete.
" destroyed, leaving nothing but the
body standing, and in some cases
they were blown up by the roots.
On the farm known as Horses Shoe
farm, owned by the heirs Of Major
Cuttings, near Annapolis, the storm
was very destructive to the fruit
trees, breaking off and blowing down
many of them, besides doing much
damage to The vineyardson the place.
On the Severn, in the Third district,
q like damage was sustained. We
have not heard Of any damage to the
shipping in our harbor or Of any loss
Of life, so far.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
Trylng 70 Escape frOm Tessup'H

Four colored convicts attempted q
escape from the House OF Correction
last week They were working with
large gang in an iron ore bank
They made break In one direction
and were fred upon by the sentry
At the irst shot one Of them tumbled
down very high hill into q deep
ravine Another, by the name of
Slocrm, was brought to the ground
BY being bit in the back BY the Soc
ond shot, and the third one was soon
caught. The fourth, who during tho
confusion made off in different d.
rection, succeeded in crossing the
railroad and in getting in the swamp.
There he took off all bis clothes ex
cept blue shirt. He went to Eli
colt City in bis half nude condition.
He was arrested by the authorities 81
that place. They telegraphed to
General Bond. General Bond took
convict's suit and went after the
prisoner and took him back to The
House of Correction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

In THE CIRCUIT CouRT ron ANNE ARUN-
DEL COUNTY.
In the Matter of the Trust Estate Of Will
liam II. Suit

ORDERED, This 2sth day Of May, 1885,
ported made By Edward G. Can't, trustee, be
ratified and confirmed unless csusc 20 the con-
trary be shown on or before the LIST Of July,
next; provided a copy Of this order be inserted
10 some newspaper published in said county,
once 10 each Of three successive weeks; before
the la day Of July, next The report states
the amount of sales to be s60l.99. And II is
further ordered that notice be given 10 the
creditors Of William II. Suit, to Ole their
claims with the vouchers thereof. with the clerk
uf this court, on or before the LEE day Of
August, next. OLIVER MILLER.
Tue Copy. Test; SPRIaa HARweoD,
may30-3t. Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

Coz. WEBSTER. collector Of the
part Of Baltimore yesterday paid bis
respects TO Appointment Clerk Hig-
gins. and afterwards to Secretary
Manning, on matters connected with
bis Office. Hon. Barnes Compton
also called at the Treasury department
Several other prominent Maryland
democrats were in Washington, but
being cabinet day, failed to see the
President.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17


preciate local railroads. They are
deficient in public spirit. As long as
steamboats, bring to its wharves the
products Of the counties bordering On
its beautiful and productive rivers,
Baltimore sits down and waits for
northern and eastern capitalists to
open new channels Of trade and it is
highly probable she will wait. Her
merchants and business men seem to
have no idea Of the benefits resulting
from even very short link Of railroad
both to the metropolis in which it
terminates and the country through
which it traverses.
Take for example the Fifth and
Third districts Of this county, terri
tory twenty miles square, lying be
tween the west branch Of the Patapsco
and the Severn. A strip eight miles
in width bordering on the Patapsco is
IN tine state Of cultivation and sup
plies Baltimore by wagons with nearly
ell the fresh and earliest fruits and
vegetables so popular in her markets.
Another stip of four or i've miles on
the Severn, famed for its peaches,
melons and berries, glut the whaves
Of that city early in spring till late
autumn by steamboats, at great tost to
the producer. This leaves seven or
eight miles Of territory unimproved
and unproductiye for want Of facilities
to reach market. A railroad twen-
ty miles long, running through this
territory TO Annapolis would give to
Baltimore an immense and profitable
trade that is now entirely lost to the
country. Such road would not only
pay handsome di, idends, but immea-
surably increase the business OF Bal.
timore city, and add largely to its
wealth and prosperity.
This short road would develope
and foster Others through equally fer
tile regions Of our county and State,
until the main purpose of the present
suggestion would become Of second
ary Importance BY comparison with
the various incidental branches Of
trade which it would create.
win Baltimore, already deprived
Of the trade Of the eastern counties.
make no effort to retain and improve
the trade of the counties lying south
of her
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
NaYaINotes.

We stated yesterday that Captain
Ramsay, Superintendent Of the Ma.
val Academy went to Washington to
ascertain the number Of the six-year
cadets that would be retained ii The
navy to fill vacancies. He says the
exact number will not be known until
certain cases before the retiring board
are disposed Of There are about ten
vacancies at present, and this number
may be increased to fifteen or more.
Naval Cadet Albion s. Keith, who
failed physically in the recent exam
nation, left yesterday on a years sIck
leave. Cadet Keith, but for bis ply.
sical disqualification, would probably
have been one Of the lucky ones of tie
six-year graduates to be retained in
the navy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
Funeral oTMr. GassaWay

The remains oftbe late Augustus
Gassaway who died suddenly il Bel
timore Monday night, were brought
to Annapolis this morning ia charge
Of Mr.. James 8. Taylor, assistant "a
Undertaken Caulk, and conveyed "a
the residence of the late John "
Whittington, on West street, from
whence the funeral will take place
this afternoon ct O'Clock. The
pall-bearers are Frank H. Stockotl
]. Shaaff Stockett, James RevelI:
James ii. Hodges, Richard WeIch
and Robert w. Tate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE IS HEREEY GIVEN, That
lV the subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court Of Anne Arundel county,
letters of administration on the personal
estate of
BENJAMIN W. BROWN, colored,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the
5th Nay OF December. 1855.
They may otherwise, by law be excluded
from all benefit of the said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment Givyn un-
der my hand this 2nd day Of June, 1885.
S. THOS. MCCULLOUGH,
in6. Administrator, Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

Mr.. John +. Van Tassel, until 3
few months ago carpenters mats IA
the Naval Academy, died last night
shortly after 8 O'Clock ct the board.
ing house Of Mrs. Engelke, on Market
Space, age 68 years. Deceased led
relatives Ia California and New York.
The latter had been telegraphed to.
During bis illness, Mr.. Van Tasssl
received every care and attention
from Mrs. Engelke, and others of tbs
household. He suffered from 4 com
plection Ofdiseases, including Brlghts
disease. His funeral win take place
tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

PERSONS who call upon President
Cleveland and state that they do not
SO with view to obtaining Office, are
treated with distinguished considera-
tion. Whilst the President is courte
GUS to Office seekers he is not as free
and cordial as with those who call to
pay their respects, or to transact busi-
ness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

The Herald and Torch newspaper,
belonging to the estate Of the late ] !.
M. MeDtzer, and the organ Of the re-
publican party in Washington county,
was sold in Hagerstown yesterday
afternoon at public sale to Charles w.
Adams, Sharpsburg. for the sum Of
$7.O25.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

Hon. A. Leo Knott has, since his
appointment to the position Of Second
Assistant Postmaster General, fully
proven that be is the right man for
the place, from the fact that during
April and May in the single item Of
transportation of the mails he has
saved to the government $S5.59
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

HoS. Richard T. Merrick is lying
dangerously i'll 1t bis residence 10
Washington city. He has been un-
conscious for several days. Mr. Mer-
rick has many friends 10 this city who
win regret to hear Of bis illness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
nrw adrerfisenlents.
CENTRAL
BUILDING LOTS
FOR SALE.

FTiHE following valuable BUILDING
j LOIS. located at Annapolis juno.
tion, and known as "Centralia. are for
sale at low price
Lot No II,
on Broadway, fronting 80 feet, and run
ming back 10 feet.
Lot No 81
On Broadway, fro-ting 80 feet. with
same depth as above
Lot No 123-
Fronting 35l feet on Market street. and
running back 100 feet.
Lot No 4 g.
Fronting 3J feet on Market Space, run.
ming back 100 fe It.
Lot No 127-
Fronting on Washington street, running
back 100 feet to a 10 foot alley
These lots will be sold to suit purcha.
ser. A map Of "Ccntralia, made by
Templeman and Shipley, Baltimore. can
be seen at this Office, showing location of
lots, where full Information VIII be
given. ju17-tf.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

So far this year only 45l miles Of
new railroad have been constructed,
of which 45 per cent. lie in two
Southern States Texas aud Florida
The construction Of 1885 Is about one
sixth Of that Of lss2in the correspond
ing period.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

The cir on every side resounds
with the song Of the seventeen year
locusts. In some localities their pecu-
liar noise is fairly deafening. The
woods and groves around begin to
show their mark of destruction on
the foliage. AS the boys curiosity
may lead him to catch and handle the
locust, we give the following precau-
tion: One day last week Mr.. Benz.
McNally, of Woodberry, Baltimore
county, was stung on the lip and on
the back Of the neck, as be supposed,
by one of the 17-year locusts. His
skin became mottled and his hands.
arms and face swollen. This change
Of color extended up bis arms 10
where they were tightly clasped by
wristbands, and when the wristbands
were removed continued to spread up
the arms until they were bound with
cords. Dr.. r.. Il. Jones, Of Hamp-
den, attended him and administered
antidotes for poisonous stinRs. Al
Mr.. James Bierly was also stung, as
he thought. by q locust, but the
physicians says il is The digger wasp
which Is preying on the cicada that
does the stinging. The English
sparrow Is proving q formidable foe
to the locust. The head, it is said. is
the only thing that they eat, while
others maintain that they behead the
locnst, cut of the wings and dine on
the body Of the cicada.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

GEN GRANT made bis journey yes.
terday TO Nc. McGregor. He was
very much fatigued and ii is feared
the travel bas very much weakened
him and made bis recovery more
doubtful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

HON Henry NJ Blair was yester-
day elected United States Senator for
New Hampshire for six years from
The 4th Of March. 1885. Ex.Secre-
tary Chandler received one vote.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17

For tomorrow (ThuFsday ls'r
weather Is indicated for the districts
bordering On the Atlantic
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-17
NSOLVENT'S NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, To the
IN creditors of MOSES r. DONALD
SON, of Anne Arundel County, Maryland
an insolvent petitioner, that Tuesday, the
23rd Of June, 1885. has been fixed for the
said Donaldson to appear at the Office Of
NJ. Bannon, trustee, Annapolis, Maryland
at 10 o'clock. a. m /, and answer such In
terrogations OF allegations that his credi-
tors may propose: and said creditors
are also notified to file their claims duly
authenticated with the undersigned, on
or before said date.
sPRIGG HARDWOOD, elk.
True Copy Test
ju9.td sPRIGG HARDWOOD. elk.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-06
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
Cancer Cured.

Mrs. Oliver Hardman, an old resi-
dent Of Walton county, and lady OF
culture and prominence, has this to
say Of the treatment of cancer with
Swift's Specific:
Over fifteen years ago a cancer
made its appearance on my face. 1t
was treated with plasters, and the
core came out. The place healed up
after some time, and seemingly my
face was well. However, IN few
years 1t returned again with more
violence than ever. 1t gave me
great deal of pain. The former
remedy seemed to do it no good.
Knowing the disease to run in the
family, having had one sister TO die
with cancer, became seriously APP
prehensive of my condition. 1t con-
tinued to increase in size and viru-
lence. almost gave up all hope of
ever being cured. The physicians
advised the use OF the knife and
caustic. This was more than / could
bear, and refused to have it operated
upon in that way. All other reme-
dies we're used, but the cancer con-
tinued to grow worse. The pain
was excruclating, and my life was
burden. In this extremity my son,
DR.. Hardman, recommended me to
try Swift's Specific. 1t was the last
resort, but / was 50 prejudiced
against the use Of patent medicines,
and especially this one, that hesl-
tated some time. At last gave my
consent, not believing there was any
virtue in it. The first bottle only
increased the size OF the sore and
the discharge from it, and hence did
not inspire me with any hope. On
taking the second bottle there were
signs of Improvement, and my faith
strengthened just IN proportion to
that improvement. The spot on my
face began to decrease, as well as
the discharge, and Lope sprang up
IN my heart. Could it be, asked
myself, that was at last to be re-
lieved Of this disease? 1t has given
me so many dark hours 10 the past
that the idea of being we'll again
almost overpowered me. There was
a contest between hope and fear for
a long time. 1t was long night Of
weeping, but joy came with the
morning. There is nothing left to
mark The place but small scar, and
feel that it is impossible for me to
express my gratitude for this great
deliverance. It is a wonderful medi-
cine.
Mrs. OLIVER HARDMAN,
Jan. 8, 1884. Monroe, Ga.
Send for book on Blood and Skin
diseases. 1t is mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-06
ge Was Too Late.

Among the passengers on the train
over the Lansing Road the other day
was an old man with sore eye and a
squeaky voice and stiff neck. The
train had scarcely left the capital city
when he caught the conductors arm,
and asked If the next station was Liv-
onia.
mo. sir; Livonia is fifty miles down
the road was the reply.
At Okemos the old gent asked the
same question. and received about the
same reply. At Williamstown he ap-
pealed to the passengers, and refusing
to be convinced he pushed his head out
of the window and lost his bat. AS the
brakeman announced Fowlerville the
old man suddenly stood up and asked:
"Did understand you to say Liv-
oniap"
"Ne, sir; Livonia is still beyond, 7"
was the reply.
He doubted it and going out on the
platform he got cinder in the well eye
and was presently unable to see at all.
A kind-bearted man lent him hand
kerchief, and when the train reached
Howell he was able to run down the
conductor and repeat his former in
quirv
"No, sir-no. sirl' sharply replied
the official" Liyonia is still further
on. Is your ticket for Livonia"
"No Tn going beyond
"Then what are you so anxious
aboutp"
"Wall, the last time came through
Livonia there was little red-headed
man behind pile of slaves with club
in his hand, and jist sround the corner
of pile of shingles was a big bald
headed man with rock in his fist.
They were daring each other to meout,
but the train hustled along before the
climax come. / was kinder thinking
you know-that is, was kinder in
hopes that by the time we got there thi,
morning the little ied-head would have
got his dander up 'nuG to sail in.
"How long ago was this2'
"'Bont six weeks
YOU'D better 90 of and soak youl
head!' snapped the official as hs
walked away"
i" Yes. may be had" sighed the old
man, as ho sat down. "Td do it in {
mint il knew twould help my eyes
We're gittin' clus down to Livonia now
and the way my eyes are | COULDN'T
tel red d-head from bald-head nor make
out who was on top. l wonder where
the soasin' place is on this carr DE-
troit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-06
GLASS HOUSES.
.sThey Who Live In Glass Houses
should Mind How They Cast
stones"

"Thc wicked neeth when no one pursueth.' :
1t is amusing to see how tender
footed certain blood remedy proplie-
tors have become Of late. They
make much ado about "apcs and i'm
itators." when none are in sight.
The proprietors Of B. B. b. would
say most emphatically that their
remedy stands upon Its own merit.
Should we attempt to initiate, it
would not be those who do not un-
derstand the modus operandl oi
that which they offer. Our own
long experience in the profession
precludes such an idea. The field
for blood remedies is large and
broad. affor'ling ample room for all
present asplrants. We do not de-
sire to close the door against others,
neither shall it be closed against US.
B. b. B. is the quickest remedy,
does not contain mineral or vegeta-
BILE poison. does not initiate. and is
in the field as an honorable compe-
tltor for public favor, and its success
is without a parallel. aug-27
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-08-06
Health ylgor for the Girls.

Mrs. Llvermore. in one of her
lectures on Girls, II would give to
girls equal intellectual and indus.
trial training with boys. Yes, and
give them equally good health. too
When your girls are suffering from
paleness and debility, it is sign
that their blood is poor and thin,
and that they need Browns Iron
Bittcrs. The only preparation Of
iron that can be taken safely. Miss
Barton, Chestnut ST., Louisville, KY.
saws, Browns Iron Bitters cured
me OF rheumatism when everything
else failed"