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, 1888-12-22

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 2l.-Quite an
important suit was filed in the United
States court to-day by the Interstate Land
company against the Maxwell Grant com
pany. The prayer of the petitioner is to
the effect that the title of the land now
embraced in the Maxwell grant, origi-
nally decided to the Maxwell company
by Guadalupe Miranda and Charles Beau
bien, be declared void and the transact
ion set aside. The c~omplainants also pray
that the Maxwell Land Grant company,
and each and every person claiming
through 1t, may be for ever enioined from
any title % or interest in the lands. The
stockholders of the Interstate company
are capitalists of Kansas City, St. Louis
and Cincinnati.
, 1888-12-22

New YORK, Dec. 2l.-An important
meeting of railroad presidents and bankers
was held Yesterday but adjourned till to-
day. The bankers represent the leading
financial institutions of this country and
Europe. A plan was formed for discus,
sion intended to protect railroad security
holders here and abroad. 1t contem
plates notifying railroad officials in all
cases where the management is unsatis-
factory, that officials responsible for such
administration be requested to resign.
The action grows out Of the general rate
war.
At to days meeting an agreement was
drawn up and signed by the presidents OF
the Atchison, Union Pacific, Rock Island,
Northwestern, St. Paul and other lines
that no more secret cuts be made nor
extra commissions allowed and rates be
maintained after Jan. |.
, 1888-12-22

The pet dog of Mrs. Samuel Wilmot
died Monday, plunging the household
n deep sorrow. Some heartless in
dividual had administered a dose of
poison. The funeral occurred this
morning and was attended by the fam
lily and a few friends.
The casket was lined with white
satin and covered outside with purple
velvet. The remains looked perfectly
natural and peaceful. The interment
was in the family's private lot.
The members of the family stood
weeping around the grave, while what
remained of Rover was laid at rest.
Some of the floral offerings were
expensive and unique, one being a dog
kennel of roses tipped with sprays Of
dog fennel.-Bridgeport Comm Cor.
New York Evening World.
, 1888-12-22
Canal Discussion,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.-After routine
business the house went a committee of
the whole on the Nicaragua bill. The
opponents of the bill continued to offer
amendments which were in most cases
voted down. On motion of Payson of
Illinois an amendment was adopted pro-
viding hat all bonds, stocks and certii-
Gates shall be issued at the principal off
ces in New York City, also all shares,
bonds, certificates and other evidence of
Indebtedness shall be paid for only In
cash to be paid into the company's treas
ury and used for corporate purpose.
An amendment by Holman was adopted
providing that the directors shall be citi.
zens of the United States or Nicaragua
and a majority shall be citizens and resi-
dents of the United States. In the course
OF a speech in support of the bill Oates
said he did not think it would be neces-
sary for the United States to maintain a
large navy to protect American interests
on the isthmus, nor did he think the
prosecution of the enterprise would involve
the country in war. While he would not
welcome war at any time, he was not
sure that If the cause of the United States
was just, a foreign war would be no detrl-
ment to this country. He was reprehen-
sive that nothing could ever completely
eradicate sectionalism in this country
except a foreign war and if it had no
other beneficial Jesuit such war would be
worth the outlay.
Butter of Illinois offered an amend
ment providing that the government OF
the United States shall at any time, at its
own option, have the right to purchase
the entire property at a price equal to its
actual cost, at an interest at the rate of 5
per cent per annum. This was rejected,
but it was agreed it might be offered in
the house.
The committee her rose and the pre-
vious question was ordered on the bill and
amendment.
The house then adjourned till Wednes-
day, Jan. 2.
, 1888-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-H. A. Gid.
den, agent of the treasury department at
Seal islands, was a witness before the
house committee on fisheries investigating
the alleged outrages in Alaska. He said
he read of the past outrages, ETC., in the
newspapers but did not think there was
any truth in them. He never heard of
any cases of criminal assault on the islands
and no complaints of the seduction of
females reached him. If there had been
any complaints to make he would have
heard of them, as the people looked upon
him as their protector. The men EN-
ployed on the islands by the Alaska com
pany were kind to the natives. Their
presence there tended TO elevate and civil
ize the people.
Adjourned to Jan. 7.
, 1888-12-22
DENIED.
The Reported Plot to Kill Gen.
Harrison.
No Foundation in Fact for
the Story.
Gen. Harrison's Friends Highly
Indignant.
No Truth In II.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2l.-Members of
Gen. Harrison's household Indignantly
deny that there is the slightest foundation
in fact for the rumored plot discovered to
assassinate the president elect. Diligent
inquiry elsewhere fails to elicit any con-
firmation. 1t is stated the author of the
dispatch is VIGOROUSLY unreliable. The
publication caused Indignation among
Harrison's friends.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2l.-rhe chief
topic of conversation to-day about the
hotel Hobbies was the sensational attempted
assassination story telegraphed from New
York. 1t has been discussed and de-
nounced upon all sides. The Associated
Press correspondent is advised that re-
ports have been sent this evening to sew
eral papers telling the story had its found
alton in the frequent trips alleged to have
been made in the evening during the cam
paign by Gen. Harrison to Mapleton, the
summer residence of Theodore p.
Haughey. president of the Indianapolis
National bank. with whom, so the story
goes, Gen. Harrison passed several
nights, being accompanied by an armed
guard.
These erroneous statements having been
repeated TO a correspondent are believed
to have furnished the slim grounds for
the connection of the attempted assassin
alton story.
The facts are that General Harrison
has o visited Mapleton in FIVE years. 1t
is true that he has since his nomination
received letters from ''cranks," but it is
not known that any of them were of a
threatening character. Private Secretary
Halford, Mr.. Mckee. the generals son.
in law. and others, are very outspoken in
their opinions regarding the story pub
lished and the unpleasant suggestion
which they feel it carries to every
crank in the country.
, 1888-12-22

Sexual selection, which has doubles.
greatly influenced the development
and advancement of certain races, has
beer imperative in China during
many centuries, because, under the
prevailing usages, the contracting par
ties have, before espousal, no oppor
tunity to judge of the strength, beauty
or intelligence of their consorts. Ro,
mantle love has no part in marriage
or its issue. This may be one of the
causes of China's arrested civilization,
and of the astonishing fact that her
astute people have invented nothing
and discovered nothing during hun.
dreds OF years.-Adele NJ. Fielde in
Popular Science Monthly.
, 1888-12-22
A Second Redemption.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2I.-One or more
national bank notes onoe redeemed, can
celled, and as supposed destroyed by macer-
ation, have reappeared at the treasury for
redemption. 1t has been found the theft
must have been committed by some per-
son having the handling of such notes
after redemption. With the many checks
on the money from the time it was re.
deemed it is very difficult to determine
how the theft was accomplished.
The note was of the domination of 500.
1t is not believed that any more are in ex
~istence. Its receipt caused a sensation.
, 1888-12-22
Disastrous Fire,

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2l.-A six story
building on Elm aud O'Neal streets, occu'
pied by Strobel & Co. as a picture frame
factory, has been burning since midnight,
and will be a total loss. The value of the
building and Stock is about 500, 900.
While a number of fremen were on the
fifth floor it collapsed and fell into the
basement, carrying down Capt. Jerry
Bray, who undoubtedly persisted in the
flames. Later the wall of the building
next to the canal fell out, severely, per-
haps fatally, wounding four firemen and
an unknown ~bYstander. Another man is
supposed to have been drowned.
, 1888-12-22
a Novel Device.

A device has been invented which
enables the engineer, when in his cab,
to turn a switch, which can be closed
again from the IA of the train. 1t is
operated in connection with the ''cen.
trail throw" switch, and consists in q
shoe" which is dropped from the
forward and rear trucks. This strikes
a crank, which is overthrown, and the
switch closed or opened, as the case
may be. A switch left open carelessly
may thus be closed by the locomotive
while at high speed, or train side
tracked quickly III ase of danger
Houston Post.
, 1888-12-22
A Brutal Affair.

New YORK, Dec. 21.-An unusually
brutal prize fight of twelve rounds took
place this morning at Bay Ridge, L. l.,
between Jack Mullin and Jim Bates,
both of Brooklyn. Bare knuckles were
used. Mullin had the best of the fight to
the last round, when he broke his left
wrist over the head of his opponent and
was compelled to throw up the spoHge.
1t was a brutal smuggling match of the
worst character and both men were
covered with blood.
, 1888-12-22
Strike in the Denver Yards.

DENVER, Dec. 2l.-All switchmen Of
the Union Pacific yards, about seventy
five IN number, are out on strike. The
men demand an increase of wages OF five
cents per hour; that they be given six
additional men, and that Local Agent
Smith, under whose directions they are
now working, be removed and they be
placed under a yardmaster. The strikers
are holding a conference with the officers
OF the road and the probabilities are that
the difficulties will be amicabiy settled
within the next twenty-four hours.
, 1888-12-22

w. d. Suit. Druggist, Bippus, Ind. u,
te~stifies: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of rheumatism of. ten years standing"
Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bellville, O..
afirms: 1.-THE best selling medicine |
have ever handled in my twenty years
experience, is Electric Bitters Thous.
ands of others have added their testi.
mony. SO that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases
of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a
half dollar a bottle at w. N. Hunts drug
store.
, 1888-12-22

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-By a cut in rates
from St. Paul west the Northern Pacific
is nov carrying ~second-class passengers
from Chicago to Portland for $50, the reg
ular rate being $40. so. The Canadian
Pacific claims a differential of S. and
makes the rate S3l. First class rates are
proportionate. The cut applies to inter
mediate points,
, 1888-12-22
Death Of Hon. S. E. SawslL.

BosToN, Dec. 2l.-Hon. s. E. Sewell
died here yesterday. He became early
interested in the an~ti-slavery cause and
was associated with VIM: Lloyd Garrison
in establishing the Liberdtor in 1851. He
was counsel for the defense of Sims,
Anthony, Burns and other fugitive slaves.
He prepared the arguments and assisted
at the trial of John Brown.
, 1888-12-22
A Fearful + all.

NEWARK, Dec. 2I.-While three work
men were stating the roof of st. AIMS
Roman Catholic church this morning the
scaffold broke, precipitating the men to
the sidewalk forty feet below. About a
ton of slate fell on the PROSTATE men and
buried them completely. When extri-
Gated they were found IN a crushed and
almost ~lifeless condition and probably will
not recover.
, 1888-12-22
ANOTHER VICTIM.
The Whitechapel Fiend Again
at His Horrible Work.
Brutal Prize Fight Between
Mullin and Bates
Destructive Fire with Loss of
Life at Cincinnati.
Another WhltechapeI Victim.

LONDON, Dec. 2l.-Another White
chapel mystery was.developed to-day. The
body of a woman of low character was
found in the roadway in Poplar. one of
the suburbs, with a vial by her side. 1t
was a case Of supposed suicide, but to day
the doctors say there is no poison in the
stomach and there is evidence hat the
woman was strangled with a small cord.
, 1888-12-22
Oliver Ditson Dead.

BosToN, Dec. 2l.-Oliver Ditson, whose
name is a household word in this country
wherever music is sun or taught, died
this afternoon at his home in East Brook
line street, this city, aged II years. His
death was not entirely unexpected, as he
has been i'll since fifteen months ago,
when symptoms OF disease of the brain
were noticed.
, 1888-12-22

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 2l.-Charles
Kutz, a prosperous farmer, and wife were
murdered yesterday. Kutz sold a lot of
cotton the day before, SO it i believed he
was murdered for his money. No clue to
the murderers.
, 1888-12-22
Gone TO Canada.

ST.. PAUL, Dec. 2T.-A special to the
Pioneer Press from Hallock, Mimi, says:
D. D. Spook, agent of the Red River Ele-
walton company at Stephens has skipped
with $4,000 OF his employer money and
81, 900 borrowed from business men of
| Stephens. He went to Canada.
, 1888-12-22

PTrTsBURs. Dec. 2l.-The congress.
sional immigration committee began its
session to-day. The officials of the bureau
of charities and others were examined.
They stated that the city institutions
would not be crowded if it were not for
the foreigners not entitled to land here.
There would be plenty of room for the
care of those Justly entitled to it.
, 1888-12-22
In the Cabinet.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IA special to
the Times from Indianapolis says: John
Wanamaker will be a member of the new
cabinet. He has not been formally mott
fed of the appointment, but he knows
the portfolio will be rendered to him.
, 1888-12-22
Will Go Abroad.

BRUssELs. Dec. 21.-The hdepen-
dence Beige that President and
Mrs. Cleveland will visit Europe soon af-
ter the expiration of Cleveland's term of
office and will remain for some time in
this city.
, 1888-12-22

Kellner wishes to state that he is soon
to wind up his business here, and will
therefore close out his entire stock of dry
goods and millinery for less than they
cost at wholesale.
, 1888-12-22

Geo. f. Inman has just received a new
line OF musical instruments which he is
selling at very low prices.
, 1888-12-22
People Who Eat ouinine.

You would be astonished at the
number of people who have acquired
tho q~uinine habit. They are far more
numerous than the opium eaters and
carry their pills in their pocket all the
time. They imagine the existence of
some physical wrong and take quinine
as regularly as they eat, in the belief
that it is a cure all. The facts are it
stimulates the stomach, but not to any
perceptble degree, yet hundreds are
every day getting from it the same
satisfaction they would from a drink
Of whisky. Interview in Chicago
Times.
Fresh oystersireceived daily at Saddle
, 1888-12-22

A fine assortment Of new goods for
Christmas at low prices at Inman's music
store, 22l West Sixteenth street.
, 1888-12-22

For fine watch repairing,
David Miller Idelman block,
, 1888-12-22

Legal Blanks at the Leader office.
, 1888-12-22

Zehaer, BHechner SICO.'s
assortment o fHOUeIties for
the holidays is large and
their prices are I0ls.
, 1888-12-22

Fresh oystersireceived daily at Saddle
RaaLy
, 1888-12-22

Comes bat once a year. Mer-
chants should make the most Of
1t. Let the Public know what
you have to sell.
, 1888-12-22

ADVERTISERS
Who use the columns Of THE
LEADER rapidly reach the pub
lie and rapidly sell their goods.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18

4 Good Nurse-Should not hesitate to
wait upon those Ill with such diseases as
Smallpox, Cholera or Scarlet Fever.
There Is little to be feared by persons
waiting on the sick If they will use Oar.
by's Prophylactic Fluid freely. In sick
rooms 1t should be exposed on plate or
saucer, and the patient sIonged of with
the Fluid diluted. For safety, cleanliness,
and comfort in the sick-room the Fluid is
Indispensable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18

The man who has a long
ulster never breads the winter,
may, he rather welcomes it for
he is then enabled to conceal
the bags in the knees of his
trousers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18

Women have much more
adaptability than men. The
girl with the tiniest rosebud
mouth can hold from four to
six-inch clothespins between
her jaws on washday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18
Evening Capital,
WEDNESDAY. Jan'y -, 1883.
The enterprising Citizen viii.


The enterprising Citizen Win.
Take active interest in all
matters appertaining to the
improvement of his town.
Make it his duty to look at
ter and correct the morals Of
the community, SO far as lies
In his power.
Patronize home tradesmen
whenever he can do SO in JUS
tice to himself and point out to
them any lack of enterprise on
their part.
Make his home neat and
presentable, so far as his means
will allow as it increases the
marketable valua, not only of
own property, but that of his
his neighbours
Let no little spite influence
his remarks in reference to his
neighbours property should a
prospective purchaser ask his
opinion.
BE ever willing to praise the
good points of the community
and correct the bad.
Suppose his local paper in
preference to all others, as it is
his mouth. piece and the guar
dian of his rights.
Consider no improvement too
good for the community and no
aim too high to be reached for.
In short be a good live citizen
of a good live town whose in.
terest itseould ever be his study
TO advance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18

g B. & 0. RAILROAD
SCHEDULES IN EFFECT Dc. 4, 1887.
THE MoDRL FAST LINE EAST AND WEST
DoUBLE TRACKl JANEEY CoUPIER.
leave Camden asAaaoml

For ANNAPOLIS. 10. 600 A. NJ. Is15 and
40 and $50 p. II. On Sunday, 9.05 q. m. and
500 D. m.
For Way Stations between Baltimore and
Washington, 8 10. 80 and 9.05 q. tn 12.15. 300.
So0 ESQ and HOO 2. M: On sunday, $50 and
eos q. m, IS, 500. $50 and 1.O0p p. m.
$50. $40, 100 $50. $50 q. M. 12I0. 2.35. SIS,
$50. 49, la0 bS0. 555. 6. 45. so s35 80 p, m
Sunday. $50 $50 $50 $50 a. IN. 1.30 2.s5 $50
40 $50 sos Z. As S35 11,30 p IN.
From Annapolis, $40 S.39 l205 a, m. $50 60
p. m. Sunday, at $50 q. m. and LILO p. IN.
Baggage called for and checked at hotels
and residences on orders left at Ticket 0fices
N. w, Cor. Calvert and Baltimore Streets, new
No go s. Broadway, new No. I432 West BalJi-
more Street and Camden Station.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS. G. X. LORD,
Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18
HIRING AND LIVERY,
10 STABLES.
Nos. 65 and 81 Vest Street,
Opp. A. 8 E. r. Depot.

OINGLE, Double Teams and Saddle
- Horses to hire, by the ho T, da or
week. Open and Close Carriages, Single
and Double Ph@tons, Jaggers, Top and
No-Top Buggies, all at rSa sonable ratas;
fine carriages for visiting and pleasure
Drivers in HAery, If desired, Pony
Ph@tons, with quiet and gentle horses
suitable for ladies and children. Special
rates made with families. Particular at
tention to horses on livery. Baggage
called for and delivered to all parts of the
city. Funerals attended to at short notice
All orders promptly attended to.
JAS. H. VANSANT,
Proprietor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18

Rstimatesand plans Of all buildings furnished
On application. Particular attention paid 60
repairs and alterations. All work promptly
done ~ sH~ vnsee- RBty
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18

BOrine old Wells without removing Wall,
Drilling New Wells from the surface. and in
sorting Iron Pipe, guaranteed excluding all
foul or auKfaee water. Work first class and
prices reasonable.
Refer % the following in this countys-The
Mayor and City Council OF Annapolis, A. a.
StincheOmb. St. MaEgaretss Chas. Ellidghaus-
en- Annmpoiiss "a. d. COOlahan, Annapolis:
Necks Judge D. +. Nagruder, Annapolis;
Line b n; Byron Phelps Odenf0n, lid; Th0s.
Winchester. Ihlrd distxact. "a A, CO. o.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-18
Without Regard to Cost!

Ladies Dress Goods from 8 to
25c. per yard.
Plain and Lrocade Velveteens
and Colored Laces for Dress
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, Calicoes, Cot
ton and Flannels at reduced,
prices.
Gents, Ladies and ChiIrens
Underwear, Hosiery, Silk and
Linen handkerchief, Linen Col
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, Scarfs and
Bows, at very low prices.
Black and colored Jerseys,
Jersey Capes, Gents and Boys
Knit Jackets and White Shirts
very cheap.
Calico shirts for S9c worth 75c.
Boys white shirts for Al cents
worth 6Oc.
Splendid line of ladies Coats
and listers will be
CLOSED OUT AT COST.
All other goods In stock at
q,rices TO suSt The times.
]. FRANK KRAMER
rnov4-tf Francis Street
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-22
QUEER LOVE MAKING.
A Description of Courtship Among the
Remote Tribes of the Kafirstaii.

A Description of Courtship Among the
Remote Tribes of the Kafirstaii.
A Kafr, having fixed his affections
upon some female, acquaints his par
ents with his intentions. They apply
do not consent to the union fight is
inevitable If the parties agree the
next proceeding is to appoint two eX-
pert female negotiators. who obtain
access by strategem to the house with
the object of broaching the subject TO
the young lady. They carefully avoid
any sudden or abrupt mention of the
awful subject of their mission, but
launch out In praises of the man who
seeks her hand. They speak of his
possessions, his courage and accom-
plishments. The girl, pretending to be
affronted even at these remote hints,
grows refractory and runs away, tear
ing the ringlets of her hair as she re-
tires. The female ambassadors, having
got the consent OF the parents, drag
her from her concealment and carry
her by force to the house of her des-
tined husband, and there leave her.
She is compelled to live here several
days, silent and detected, refusing food,
till at last, II kind entreaties do not
prevail, she is made to submit by blows
to the union. The Kafir who has the
reputation Of having committed num-
Der of murders of Mohammedans
enjoys exceptional privileges; he IL
respected by all the neighborhood, and
experiences little or no difficulties ia
procuring wife. The Katr woman is
doomed to life of toll and drudgery,
and the husband can discard her when
ever he feels so disposed. Calcutta
Gazette.