Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-11-24

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LOCAL NEWS
THE WEATHER.
The following are the indications for
hrxt twelve hours as reported by the sig
hnl service bureau. Washington, ID. c.,
.day For Maryland, the District of
|Columbia. and Virginia, far weather ;
colder, westerly winds.
The thermometer at THECAPITAL office
at noon to-day stood OG0
WW be osed.-The postoffice. bank,
and the various offices of the State De
partment will be closed tomorrow
Thanksgiving Day
To Leave Friday. The steamer Phlox
Nyill make her weekly trip to Baltimore
from the Naval Academy on Friday, In
stead of tomorrow.
win Dog and CUn.-A number of our
bport loving young men will spend to-
morrow with dog and gun in those sec
ions Of our county where game Is acces-
bible.
Mechanics BaH.--Don't forget the Me-
khanics Ball tomorrow night at the AS
kcmbly Rooms. Tickets, admitting gen
lcman and ladiss, 80 cents; good time
$ anticipated.
LEFT on the Noon TraiH.-Governor Lloyd,
Comptroller Turner, Commander Pillow
'nan and other State officials left here to-
Nlay on the noon train to spend their
Thanksgiving at home.
Last Nights Blow. The wind storm of
asst night blew down several fences In
own, and also all the large bill-boards of
IAgent Hyde, of the Opera House, which
we're set upin various sections Of the city.
Transferred Corporal Wall. of the Ma
Pine Corps, lately on the jamestown, has
been transferred to the Marine Barracks
ht the Naval Academy. His term of en-
listment expires on Monday, when he will
Pc honorably discharged.
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D'ed.-Mrs. Alice Jacobs, died last night
I consumption at her home at the extreme
ind of Randall street. She leaves five
fhildren, most of whom arc very young.
Mrs Hunter, who lives in the same
icinity, also died last night.
Marking fthe Grounds. The EMPLOYEES
I the Naval Academy have been engaged
o'day in making off the grounds for the
arious games which are TO take place
here tomorrow, and announced In THE
ArTTAL of yesterday.
Received Their New Guns. The Gov
knors Guards have received their new
ire arms from the State, which will be
eady for distribution as soon as they are
tamped The guns are the Spring
cid breeeh-loading rifles, of As caliber,
ntest improved government pattern, such
is used in the army.
Io-Nigbts Hop.-The first of the series
hops for the season of 'S6 and 81, will
given tonight at the gymnasium, Ma
l Academy. Numerous invitations
ave been sent to ladies in Baltimore and
ashington and alarge number of strang-
are expected to be present
me fancy Statue Repaired The place
the lap of the statue of Chief Justice
aney, on State Honse Hin, which was
poken OF some time ago as collecting
I'm, which had the effect of corroding
lu lnlurlng the metal, was repaired this
Qrning by Mr.. Peter Bright.
9ooo Meetings. The meetings of the
ovation Army held in the Governors
yards armory the past two nights have
sn very successful. Services will also
neid there tonight The barracks on
my George street have been plastered;
81 :, VIII soon be ready for the resumption
the meetings.
What Happened Year 400 To-day.-One
at ago to-day Thos. A. Hendricks.
&c PRESIDENT of the United States, died
Indianapolis, Ind. A sadness, and the
epest gloom filed the hearts Of those
10 love their grand old nation, and its
lers, and Thanksgiving day dawned up
surrowing people.
a0aaksgirag Series. The Methodist
R1scopai and Presbyterian Churches
!, y unite in this service. The service
!. oe held IN the Presbyterian Church.
- a, NJ The sermon win be bv Rev.
os II; Williams. All are cordially in
-; The usual plate collection on this
S !, SION viii be for the poor. The church
I ne . appropriately dressed with green
axen Mn. James S. Robinson, the
~, 1San1nodating and interchangeable Clerk
az Soonty Commissioners, was taken
.uensy III yesterday evening in the
- y ahe county Commissioners. with
s - !, pans IN his abdomen, and was as