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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
Our ChiIdren.s Department

In our CHILDREN'S De
PARTMENT the array of Boys
and Children's Overcoats is mar
velously grand 70 satisfy your
selves about our LOW PRICES
you must come to our store and
see exactly what we offer for
your money. We sell Chill
drrn's Overcoats Gall WOOL for
IS 30. and first-rate Overcoats,
sizes 5 70 8 years, as low as 81. 80.
In finer grades We show the pret
tiest patterns in Cheviots, Fancy
and \ eat Worsteds, Astrachans;
heavers, with Fur Collars; Nor
folk Styles, with Silk-Lined
Oapes or Hoods, &c. Prices
vary little by little from 81 to
$l2.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
A Fight 10 the Dsatn.

We learn from an observer, says the
Sumter tGa Republicans. that bull was
wading along in the edge of the Flint
river swamp last Monday, nipping cane
and keeping cool. when huge alligator
made dash at his nose, but missed
hold The bull made fight, and proddcd
the alligator with bis horns Then com.
menced fierce and bloody encounter in
the shallow water that beggars descrip-
ton The alligator struck with his tail
and snapped furiously with his huge
jaws, tearing the skin and shesh in big
strips from the bull The bull got his
horns into the alligator side and lifting
its huge carcass tossed him high and dry
on the ground and following up with
deep below rushed upon its foe. The
alligator met him with a terrible blow of
its tail, knocking off one horn and bring
ing the bull TO its knees. The other horn
got In under the fore leg OF the aliga-
tor. and the alligator getting a frong foot
of the bull in its mouth, they became
locked and rolled and tumbled fearfully.
They got into the water again, where,
after brief struggle, both expired. The
cntrails of the alligator were protruding
in several places, while the bull was
nearly striped of hide and flesh.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
our Winter Fixings.

About the most seasonable
subject We can discuss is the
subject of warm, comfortable
CLOTHING. UNDERWEAR
and winter "FIXINGS, things
that everybody must be provid-
ed with during cold weather
We know that thousands upon
thousands of our patrons are de
pending upon Mabely & Carew's
mammoth store TO supply them
with Clothes, Furnishings, &c. !.
and it's a pleasant privilege for
us, during the holiday season.
to send forth the tidings that
Mabley & Carew are abundant
ly prepared to meet every de-
mand.
AFADT nv G, GADEIV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04

Prosperity is TO just scale; adsers:ty ie
the only balance TO weigh friends.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
MABLEY & CAREW.
Our Invitation.

To visit our mammoth store
now is like visiting a great ex
position. Every available space
is fairly crowded with attractive
goods, and our general prepara
tions for an enormous trade
during the holiday season are
as perfect as money, experience
and good judgment could ac-
complish. We know that this
is buying time. Even folks
who are most economical (eith-
er from choice or necessity rea.
lie that when the season of
Christmas and New Year ap-
proaches it is necessary to fix
up," and now, whilst we're dis
cussing this subject, let US re-
mind you that the outlay of
cash required to make your
necessary purchases at Mabley
& Carew's is all of 30 per cent.
in favor of the buyer as compar-
ed with prices charged at other
stores. OF course, we wouldn't
be foolish enough to make such
a statement if the practical evi
dence of this truth could not
emphatically be established to
the entire satisfaction of our
patrons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
MABLEY g. CAREW.
Christmas 4 New Year Gift


Everything is in first class
trim at MABLEY 81 CAREW's for
the holiday season. Children's
Department never was more at
tractive, and, aside from offer
ing the finest assortment of Ju-
venile Clothing, Shirt Waists,
Hats, Caps, and Boys Furnish
ing Goods, our display is larger
than the combined stocks of any
other three stores in the city. =
The same can be truthfulIy said
of our Mems Suit Department
and during the entire holiday
season we shall make our low
pliers pleasantly interesting to
buyers. If there's one thing
more than another that MABLEY
- CAREw have repeated again
and again and which we shall
continue to repeat t I all time
to come, it is plain matter-of- fact
everyday truth that we shall not
permit any house to name prices
as low as those quoted by u.s.
For things useful and ornamen-
tai, suitable for CHRISTMAS
and NEW YEAR GIFTS, just
take a look at goods in our Fur
nishing Goods Department
Smoking Jackets, Dressing
Gowns, Silk Suspenders, Fine
Gloves, Toilet Cases, Silk Um-
brellas, Fancy Handkerchiefs,
Elegant Neckwear, etc, all at
prices fully % per cent. less
than are charged az exclusive
Furnishing Goods Stores.-
When you come to the city visit
our store and just make up your
mind that you re an invited and
welcome guest. Step right up
to our first floor bundle counter
and have your parcels and bag
gage checked, subject to deliv-
cry on demand. These privi-
leges cost you nothing, but will
auu greatly 10 your coinIOFt anu
convenience.
We shall give Christmas Present of
an elegant GUN, SLEIGH or box of TEN
PINS with every Suit or Overcoat sold in
our s-hildren's Department during the
holiday season In grateful appreciation
of past patronage from our out of town
patrons we wish you each and all Merry
Christmas and Happy, Prosperous New
Yeari
Send your name aud address and we
will mail free our Fall and Winter Fash
ion Review, containing rules for self
measurement and description of all the
latest fashions Also Furnishing Goods
cards.
/ & CAR REW
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
pnrl. pars ef tl,a Confe.Ieracy.


TIE subject Of lights was another with
which It was found difficult TO contend
Tallow was used freely during the first
years Of the war; old candle molds were
brought out from their hiding places and
put to use, and tallow dips became as fa-
miliar to us as they had been TO our fore
fathers. But the source Of supply Tor
these flights of other days soon became
exhausted and woinan's ingenuity was
again put to the test. Lard also had been
in frequent use, and u fayOrite light was
n saucer or can filed with this melted
substance wherein floated q burning syc-
amore bali. 1t, too, was growing scarce,
however, and a new material must be
evolved. Several things were tried. but
a mixture OF beeswax ard rosin sTas
found best Of them al. Through this
mixture, when meised, long coil Of
candle wicking WIS drawn again and
again, until thoroughly coated, and in
order to make this coating eYen several
persons stood in q row holding the wick
ing at short intervals and shaping the
wax upon it as it passed through taeir
hands. The position Of greatest honor
and difficulty IN this undertaking was
conceded to be tie one next to the pan
containing the heated melted mixture
When cold. this waxen rope was
wound, row after row. around a bottle,
with the Tree end put fhrouall q strip Of
tin with hole IN Il IL order ~ lsold i up
right. These candies gave forth dincager
but steady light .Candlelnaking bees
were quite the style and yoang ladies and
their military .beaux on leave man
aged to exac1 great deal OF meFriment
from them. Tie refreshments were usu-
ally fruit and peanuts. Jennie 8. Jud-
@Hn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
MABLEY & CAREW.
Our OvercOaf Department.

OF course we must say few
words concerning our OVER
COAT Department with its
enormous and wonderfully at
tractive stock of Overcoats Of
every style. material and quail
ty. STORM COATS, those
warm and comfortable 'sbig
collared" garments are just the
thing for farmers, teamsters and
others who are obliged to be
out doors during cold weather,
In better qualities we have
STORM COATS made from
Shetlands, Fur Beavers, Scotch
Homespuns, Eiysians, &c. Some
are Asfrachan trimmed, others
fur trimmed and lined with
soft cashmere. We sell COM
Portable listers, warrented for
wear and service at $5 and. Sc.
OVERCOATS by the thous-
and for dress aud everyday
wear, made from all sorts of
materials, that can be recon
mended. So will buy a good
reliable garment; So or SO is
our price for first rate Chin
chilla or Melton; S12, S15 and
$18 gives you choice among
thousands more that you'll ad-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04

The orange tree and the lemon are both
descended from tho citron. The history
Of the orange tree IS said 10 date back to
the crusades,. the returning Pilgrims
carrying it into Europe zoo or 500 years
ago.--Chicago IIeraid.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
ANNAPOLIS ND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1855.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
FROM
& CAREW.
--FRo.A NJ

nit are The best values you ever
saw for the money.
MABLkY x CAREW.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04
% 2 HAII

has the hest and cheapest stock Of rub
bers for ladies. men and children in the
city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-04

Hiram II. Revels, and not Blanche X.
Druce, as is often stated, was tho first
colorcd man that ever sat in the United
States senate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
Mayor Ames Unbosoms Him
self Briefly Upon Various
Political RumorS.
The Republicans Of the City
Show Great Anger Over
a BurlesQue.
Company Is Banquet--LoW
Water Causing Trouble
at the Mills.
Elder Stewart Sprouts An
other Libel Suit--A Days
PickingS.
THE MAYOR TALKS,
And Settles Several Points Upon
Which He Has Been Silent.

Mayor Ames yesterday gave definite
answers to some pertinent questions
that will settle few points upon which
he has been either silent OF non
committal heretofore. In the first
place he says he does not
intend to resign as mayor.
although the extension Of his term
of office should have came from the
people and not from the legislature.
However, the expense and trouble OF
holding an extra election would be
too great a burden to be in
flicted upon the city, if it could
be avoided. As to being candidate for
vice president, he was making no effort
personally and had asked nothing from
his friends. He is willing to run for
governor if it is desired by a
majority of his party. Concerning
the police commission situation he
said he should not insist upon reor-
ganization of the police force, and, in
feet had not consulted Mr.. Guile. the
newly-elected commissioner. lie dld
not mean, in any event, to attempt to
dictate policy.
His honor expressed no little con-
tempt for the organization of the Re-
publican league clubs, and said: "Ihey
are composed of a lot Of would-be
bosses, wire-pullers and candidates
who intend to control the machinery
of the party and prevent a free
expression of the will of the people. L
understand an effort is being made by
some to control the Democratic party IN
the same way, and that meeting is to
be held at st. Paul to-day to organize a
similar scheme. 1t won't work though,
and for one shall fight it"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
A SHARP GAME.
How Farmers Are Swindled at
the CITY Hay Market.

Considerable complaint is coming
from the city hay market, Fifth street
north and Eleventh avenue, in regard
to the sharp practice engaged in by
several men who make a business of
hanging around there. Farmers and
buyers are regularly swindled, and the
practice is becoming so common that
measures will soon be taken to stop it.
The way these Jockeys" work is this:
When farmer comes in in the morning
with load of hay, they locate him and
then wait around until a Would-be pur-
chaser arrives. The sharpers go to this
purchaser, tell him that the load of hay
is short in weight, and that there are a
thousand and one things the matter
with it. In this way they keep the
farmer from selling his hay. When
night comes they go the farmer and offer
to take his hay at about 50 less than the
market price. Rather than wait In the
city until the next day, land pay out good
money for horse lodging and his own, he
sells, delivers to the sharks his weight
receipt from the market weighmaSter.
The sharpers drive this load home and
unload it. After lOosening the hay all
up, load about half Of it onto another
wagon, where it looms up like full
ton. This load is driven back to the
market by one of the Jockeys" and is
soon sold as full load at full market
price, as the jockey holds the weigh
masters receipt, showing that the load
weighs full 1900 pounds. This dis
posed of, the remainder of the hay is
loaded ON the wagon and looSened up so
as to look big. This is taken to the
market and disposed of at about twice
as much as it is worth. The men who
are engaged in this swindling business
are we'll known to the men in charge of
the market, it is said, and make no
secret of their business
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULES.

Bank clearings yesterday, $5s2,5Os.60.
Seven cases of contagious disease were re-
ported yesterday.
Lost in New York; is still drawing large
houses at the Grand opera.
The street car company will build big
barn at 1920 Clinton avenue.
There was well-attended meeting Of the
White Cross society at S2S Fourth avenue
south last evening.
Rumored that Jacob Lift, of Milwaukee,
will buy the Hennepin Avenue theater at
private sale to-day.
At the meeting Of the Retail Grocer's asso-
citation to-day the ordinance governing street
peddling will be discussed.
Grand spring and Easter opening of MILL
merry goods, week of Monday, March %, at
Segeibaum Bros. You are invited.
NJ W. Fitzgerald, saloonkeeper at 255
First avenue south, yesterday made an as
signment to William Lincehan for the benefit
of his creditors.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Peter II. Mayhem and Della A. Rowley,
Charles F. Bartosk and Lizzie A. Hegner,
Peter A. Knudson and Hilma A. Anderson.
President Northrop addressed a large audi
ence at the Y. M. G. A. rooms last evening
taking for his subject "a SeH-Made Man."
The address was of unusual interest and was
well received.
inspector Hoy yesterday arrested Frank
Clyde for forging check upon Barney Nc
Graw, his employer, at 713 Third avenue
southeast, for $3.50. The check was drawn
upon the City bank.
The Young Mems Democratic club, of the
First ward, has Endorsed w. r. Guile's cleo
ton as police commissioner, and stated that
the choice of the club on the national ticket
is Cleveland and Ames.
The Grand Army council Of administra-
tion department of Minnesota, met at room
16, in the Woods block, yesterday afternoon,
and transacted considerable routine business
OF an unimportant nature.
The sale of seats for Louis James and
Marie Wainwright opens tomorrow at the
Grand opera box office. 'sVirginius" will
open the engagement, which is for five nights
only, commencing Monday.
Health Officer Kilvington has addressed a
letter to the health inspectors, in which he
states that he expects them to hereafter de-
vote their whole time to their work. Any
efficiency will be followed by prompt dis
missal.
Louis James and Marie Wainwright close
the season of the Fifth Avenue theater, New
York, now running under the management
of John Stetson. The house then passes into
the control of Eugene TOmpklnS, OF the
Boston theater, Boston.
The business messing, to have been held
by tho Minneapolis Stenographers' associa-
tion in the Syndicate block last evening, was
postponed until next Monday evening.
Owing to the stormy weather only few were
present. A full attendance is requested on
Monday.
-ssThe Child Stealer' seems to bear up we'll,
Notwithstanding the cold weather, this week
Torrance attracted another good audience.
Things are being rushed just now at this
place of amusement for the completion of
next week attraction.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
OUR MISERABLE STREETS.

County Attorney Davis Washington
avenue from Hennepin to First avenue
south is disgrace to the city. The city
should Immediately take action upon
the matter.
Albert JOhnson-It is absurd to 60 to
such an expense, when in the course of
a few days it will all melt and run
away. That will be time enough to
clean the streets.
II. A. McIntire-ThiS is the only city
that l know of that the authorities do
not look after such important matters.
1t is dangerous to ride on Washington
avenue, and the work should commence
before some accident occurs.
l.. l.. Hull, Attorney-Thec city should
defray the expenses of cleaning the
streets, and immediate action should be
taken. The horse railroad company
probably would be willing to pay its
prOpOrtionate part on the streets that
the railway is on.
r. o. FOSTER will pay my share in
having Nicollet avenue cleaned. think
it advisable for the city council to take
some action at once.
A TaXpayer-I think the way st. Paul
people have adopted is the best. The
city and railway companies equalize the
eXpense-a very good one. AS a tax
payer l am perfectly willing that the
city pay all the expense.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
ABOUT STATIONARY.
The Flour OUTPUT Still Hampered
by Low Water.

by Low water.
The Northwestern Miller in its issue
of to-day will say:
The flour output last week remained
about stationary. 1t was 115, 100 barrels
averaging 10, 1873 barrels daily-against
113,600 barrels the previous week, and
114,4 400 for the corresponding time in
1887. Low water and loose ice are still
drawbacks with which the mills have
to contend. On alternate days the
weather has been warm and pleasant,
but so far there has been no appreci-
able effect Oh the river, except to loosen
up enough ice to clog the water wheels
at times. During the most of Monday
and Wednesday the West side canal
was pretty well choked up with ice,
and the water mills could do but little
work. A better water power is eX-
pected within few days, and the use
of steam will be given up as soon as a
reasonable head is available. There
were sixteen mills running to-day, EIGHT
of which were employing engines. The
flour market is just now in pretty dull
condition. The decline in wheat has
caused buyers to ask for lower prices,
and in order to do business concessions
have to be made. There is fair in
quiry from the East for flour, but the
market is generally weak, with light
trading. Low ocean freights enable
miilers to do light export business,
but the offers are usually lower each
time. Some of the millerS are holding
Off and not selling any more flour than
they can help on the present market.
The direct exports of flour last week
were Al, 900 barrels, against 31,S00 bar
relS the preceding week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
HOTEL PERSONALS.

G. G. Hartley, of Duluth, is stopping at the
West.
A. McCan, of Duluth, is registered at the
Windsor.
A. L. Skoog, of Carver, Mimi, is at the
Windsor
Alfred Jones, of Sioux Falls, is stopping at
the Nicoliet
F. H. Dockman, of Sleepy Eye, is a guest
at the Windsor.
F. E. Mays, of Prainfeld, Wis, is putting
up at the Nicollet.
W. j. Underwood, of La Crosse, is among
the arrivals at the West.
Giles Gilbert, of Duluth, is enjoying the
Inequalities of the West.
D. E. Miles, of Chippewa Falls, is being en-
tertained at tine Nicollet.
William ]. Desmond. OF Mankato, is enjoy
ing the hospitalities of the Windsor.
Royal Wilton, Jr., a prominent railroad
man of Boston, is guest at the West.
Frank Stevens, q business man Of Philadel-
phia,.is guest Of the city, with quarters at
the West.
at the Windsor for the past few days, left last
evening for Portland, Or, to spend few
months.
A dance will be given tonight by the
Eighth ward society elite at Twenty Seventh
Street hall Good music has been secured,
and all are invited.
The German socialists of South Minneap-
oils will enjoy dance tonight at Martins
hall, corner of Washington and Cedar ave-
nues south.
The Misses Keller gave a progressive
euchre party last evening to a number OF
friends, at their home on Clinton avenue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
CLEANING OUT.
"McGregor's Landing" Finally
Landed in the Municipal Court.

The trial of }. J. McGregor, the pro-
prietor of ''McGregor's Landing" at
Nos. 2 and First street south, for keep
ing disorderly house, was resumed
yesterday morning in the municipal
court. Numerous witnesses were sum-
moned On both sides, and the court de-,
cided thel defendant guilty and
imposed a fine of 800. Lou Wilson's
Mabel Smith and A. Mitchell, inmates,
were fined $40 each. j. Thompson
Hobbs and his wife were found guilty
of running house of ill-fame in the
second story of the landing and We're
given the option of paying S25 or going
to Jail for sixty days; while Mary
Delaney, Frank Ichvenboren, Michael
Corrigan and John Mortier, who
were found in the place, were fined $40
each. McGregor's liquor license will
also be revoked under the law by the
city council. Sergt. Leonard, who in
stituted the raid on the place,is entitled
to no little credit, as strong effort was
made by it's proprietor to maintain the
resort, which is frequented by low char
acters of both sexes. He will take an
appeal. probably, from Judge Bailes's
decision.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
First Ward Democrats.

At regular meeting of the Young
Mems Democratic Club of the First
ward, held Tuesday evening, about
forty members were present, and three
new members were admitted. In dis
cussing the Democratic prospects in
Minnesota next fall the members were
all of the opinion that with Cleveland
for president and Ames for governor
Minnesota will go Democratic by large
majority.
After transacting the regular monthly
business the following resolution was
passed without dissenting vote:
Resolved, That we the members of the
Young Mems Democratic Club of the First
ward, commend the Democratic members of
the city council for uniting on and electing
W. R. Guile-whom we know to be a staunch
Democrat and an honorable man, in whose
hands the welfare of our beautiful city can
safely be entrusted-to the responsible posi-
ton of police commissioner.
Before adjourning the club decided to
give a grand social ball Saturday even
ing, April Z, at Germania hall.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-22
He Was a Reporter Too.

The talk on ga Self Made Man" by
Prof. Northrup to the young men of the
Y. Nj. G. A. in the Syndicate block last
evening was attentively listened to by
a large gathering of young men. The
self-made man whom Mr.. NOrthrup
took for his ideal was Benja-
min Franklin. There is not news
boy or a bootblack in this city whose
chance is not as good" he said, ''as
Franklin's was when he was eight years
old. and at work dipping candles for
living. But he was unlike most boys.
He was aspiring and ambitious for
fame and fortune. At an early age he
started as printer, and soon became
ambitious to be newspaper man, which
position lie secured Oh leading daily
in New York city. After acquainting
himself thoroughly with repertorial
work, he entered into the study of
sciences. In this he performed some of
the most onderful inventions of the
day. amoii the most prominent and
useful of watch was the discovery of the
use of electricity" Mr.. Northrup
spoke at length on Franklin as great
statesman in both the mother country
and America