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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
FINE SHOES
AT
WILSON & CARR
DOUBLE STORE
4 West Baltimore ST.
4 North Charles 81
Wilson s Carr BLACK bottom $3.50 ST..

Wilson s Carr Black bottom $3.50 S..
Perhaps in no line of trade N
our midst is the competition s.
great and sharp as in Snon
This has had the effect of dey.l
oping the best makes, Lowest
prices, and several marked and
noteworthy speciaIties among
leading enterprising dealers N
GENTS SHOES. A great stir
has been created and maintain.
ed for some time past by VII.
soN & CARR in a majority Of
the papers. through attractive
cards. circulars, &c. Public
attention is almost everywhe.
called to the BLACK Borrow
$3.50 GENTS SHOE. AS this
enterprise and outlay betoken
a more than ordinarily men.
torous article, we thought it
worthy of investigation, and
knowing WILSON IL CARR well
and favorably as young, spir.
ted business men, practical in
their line. and who from small
beginners, by close application
and good management, have
rapidly risen to the front ra:k,
in the retail shoe trade in our
midst, as well as in the conf,
dence of our people, which has
brought with it a generous share
of patronage, we sought brief
interview concerning these
BLACK Borrow $3.50 SHOES.
WILSON & CARR, entered into
minute and frank details con.
corning them, and assure US
that they were made Of the
best Leather tfat they are a
No. l good Shoe, and will give
the wearer good satisfaction.
They are stitched with the best
silk. and the bottom sewed on
with the best Parbour thread
They also assured MS that while
their superior finish and dun-
bility were unquestioned, they
were also an easy, comfortable
fit, and were made over the Ia.
test improved lasts, giving uni
formly such excellent satisfsc
ton that persons buying one
pair always comes back for the
second. We inspected several
pairs, and found them very
handsomely finished in Button
Lace and Congress. We also
found them soft and pliable, and
made of the best material. Any
gentleman wishing pair d
good Shoes will do well in buy.
ing a pair Of WILSON & CARR
Black Bottom $3.50 Shoes al
their Double Store, No. 4 Wet
Baltimore Street and No. 4 n
CharlesE,Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18

A sfan In PennsyIvAsia who Must walk
or Die.

or Die.
EEwcAsrLE. Pa, Dec. i8-Solomon Zook.
an aged member OF the Auaish colony, living
near New Wilmington, this county, is vic
tim to a strange disease, similar In many re-
spects to that which made the wonderful
walker. Snyder, 50 famous Several years
ago Mr.. Zook was stricken with this
strange malady, and started on his
long, wearisone tramp Every effort
was made to restore his running gear
10 its normal condition, but all to no pur-
pose. From morning till night the unfortun-
ate man would describe a circle around his
farm house. At night Zook would enter the
house, only to walk until exhausted He
would fall into chair completely Frustrated,
and after few moments would resume his
walk This continued two or three years,
when suddenly he grew better and was finally
restored to health with no desire for pedes-
trianizing.
One day last fall Zook attended a Republi-
can demonstration at New Wilmington.
Great excitement prevailed, which proved
too much for him, and on his return home he
was Mortified to find his old enemy once
more upon him. The muscles of his legs
would twitch and contract, causing the poor
man much misery, the only relief being
Iounu III walking. ne grew WORSE anu Io-
day is unable TO get the least bit of rest. The
moment he stops in his weary tramp his legs
are drawn out Of all natural shape, and just
as soon as he regains sufficient strength the
poor man is up and walking again. AT times
he loses control OF his limbs and they carry
him against distractions In such cases he
cannot reverse his position, and not until
member of the family comes to his rescue is
he able to get out of his painful position.
The case battles the most learned physicians
in this part of the state
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
THE SHAMROCK CHALLENGED.
The Sloop Katrina to BE Matched Against
Her In June.

The Sloop Katrina to BE Matched Against
Her In June.
BOSTON, Dec. 18.-A. Cary Smith, Of New
York, designer of the fast sloop Katrina, has
issued the following challenge to the owner
and designer of the sloop Shamrock:
81 WEST TENTH STREET, New YORK,
Nov. y, 1888.
]. Rogers Maxwell, Esq:
Dear Sr-As there is q diversity OF opinion a.
TO the speed of the sloop yachts Shamrock and
Katrina, and to insure satisfactory and decisive
trial of their merits, am instructed by MeSsrs.
Auchincloss Bros. TO arrange with you q Sc
ries of three races over the course, and under the
rules of the New York Yacht club for cup Of
nominal value, say $3.50 for each race. The races
ing year, and to be In charge OF the regatta COM
mittee OF the above named club, and one day TO
intervene between each race.
In case of an accident to either yacht during q
race reasonable time to be allowed for repairs
before sailing the next race.
The expense of tug to be shared between the
owners paid by the loser, as may be agreed
upon. Hoping to hear from you at your early
convenience, am, truly yours,
A. CARY SMITH.
Commodore Maxwell has accepted this chal-
lenge, and the probable dates of the races are
June 3, 5 and z. Similar challenges were
sent TO c. Oliver Iselin, owner of the Bur-
CESS sloop Titania, and to Archibald Rogers,
owner of the Harvey cutter Bedouin.
1t is understood that Mr.. Iselin may sell
the Titania, SO that he would probably not
wish to make matches for his yacht until he
is sure Of keeping her next season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec 1S-A Stevens county
farmer named Howell discovered, ON Friday,
Jim Newton, a notorious horse thief, stealing
three horses from his barn. Howell attacked
the thief uuarncd and was brutally beaten
about the head and knocked senseless. New.
ton then fired two bullets into Howell's body
and made of into Indian Territory with the
horses The body of tho farmer was found
Saturday, and posse started after Newton
bent upon lynching him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
no Isace on Roller slxate..

BosToN, Dec. Is George Beechman has
announced his acceptance Of the challenge
published h-re by r. G Bottom, champion
roller skater of the Pacific coast" to race
or a serbs OF races for 500 to $500 side and
the championship OF ths world Beechman
offers TO meet Bolton at p m. today to COM
pleto the terms OF the race.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
peath Of DR.. James scott.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec 1S-Dr James Scots
author Of the famous Scott liquor laws, died
at his home ~ Lebanon, aged 70 years. He
had been a member of the Ohio legislature
eighteen years He was appointed secretary
of Washington territory by President Grant
and served as consul from 1874 to 1873 hav
ing been public official more than thirty
years. He was born in Washington county,
Pa, July Is, 1916, and his death was due to
the infirmNses of old age
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
INlllea br the Stowe Polish.

BosToN. Dec. 17.-While backing the
kitchen range at the residence OF Alderman
elect Parry, IN North Cambridge, Nary Sup.
pie, q domestic, was terribly burned. The
material used for polishing suddenly ex.
plodea, covering the girl with flames She
was burned about the upper part Of the boiy
before the flames were extinguished
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18

LAWYERS, Mass. ,
tier, the venerable
poet, ret urn 9 d
FIR ON Amesbury
several months ago
and he has reached
his S1st birthday,
at his winter home
at Oak Knoll, one
of his most favorite
resorts.
The day was OBJ
served in the poets
customary quie t
and modest way,
receiving friends
and neighbors and
other callers. The
usual large amount
of mail which he
~ooos-o, - A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
Two sections Of 4 Train collide.

FRrESpsHIP. n. Y, Dec. 1S--A through
freight On the Ere broke in two while pass
ing this station. About three miles below
hero the second section overlook the first and
caused a serious wreck, several cars being
derailed and the tracks blocked. Noone was
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
The weathe,
AHo WeHtHers
Rain; colder; northwesterly winds
FINANCIAL AND coMMERcIAI.
Closing Quotations of the New York Stock


Closing Quotations Of the New York Stock
Exchange.
New YORK, Dec. 17.-Noney, 304 per cent.
Exchange steady; posted rates, 81 S5lSD4 50;
actual rates, 81 S54 $50 for 60 days. and 81 $50
04SS34 for demand. Governments steady; cur
rency Is, no bid; As, coup, 12S bid; AIS, do,
1854 bid
The stock market opened steady at about
Saturdays quotations, and within a few minutes
after the opening active buying of some OF
the leading stocks was began and prices steadily
advanced until midday, when they were A01k
per cent. higher than the closing of Saturday
The market afterwards duh, but firm.
Closing bids:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18

.GREEScAsTT.E, Ind, Dec. lS-Fire de-
stroyed the cutire works of the Putnam Wire
Nail companyi here The loss is placed al
$4,000 and is only partially covered by in
sarance. About 5000 insurance was held
On the building and cohtentS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18

ItcelNeS was great "A-' " "AAAA AAAS1s.
ly swelled by congratulatory letters, while a
number of similar kilograms was received
from prominent persons
Mr.. Whittier is in fairly good health, but
rarely goes far away from the house or even
out of doors, except when going away, which
is not often.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18
WRITER'S BIRTHDAY.

The Grand Old Poet Is Eighty-one Years
Old.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-18

DANvERs, Mass, Dec ls.-John G. Whit
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28
AUToeRAPHIc ODDITIES.
Lessons From Hotel Register-Some
Distinguished Signatures.
Special Correspondence. j


Especial Correspondence
New YORK, April 23-"Show me a mans
signature, said an old hotel clerk, recently,
as he twirled the leaves of the register, land
in nine cases out of ten | can describe the sa-
lient points of his character. A person may
be built like Hercules. yet write like pig
my. He may be only vulgar fraction OF
humanity, a mere atom in its Gust, yet make
letters big and strong enough for a giant.
He may be dude, yet dynamite couldn't
do more with a bottle of ink than when he
scatters his name across the page. But what
ever the style, there is something about it as
suggestive of the individuality of the writer
as the method of his walk or the shape of his
eyes, hands or mouth.
"f don't mean to say continued the OBJ
servant hotel man, that always room a
stranger according to his handwriting, but
We who have to scan SO many kinds of it are
not slow to discern the difference between
men of character and the incopsequential
'czlsses' who think they are SO. Take this for
instance" and he pointed to straight up
and down signature with every letter looking
like the figure one, the whole obscured by a
flourish that reminded one of a picket fence
obscured by tangle of weeds That's
young bank director who has stopped over
with the Importance of his position, self
opinionated chap who is as liable to impose
as he is to be imposed upon. On the other
hand, here is a small, refined, yet strongly
written name, every letter of which is clearly
cut and business like Even if didu't know
th. writer. should expect 10 find in him the
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

is now as white as newly washed wool. His
luxuriant sandy beard has turned to silver.
but his eye is as bright as ever. He is full of
energy, and ne is one of those Republican,
who will float the sanguinary undergarment
as long as breath lasts
Governor Long, of Massachusetts, had a
finger in the pie, and Long, diplomat though
be is, always uses his tongue and his fingers
to some purpose. He is & short man of so,
with very large and rather handsome head.
He looks as though he might be six feet tall
when he is sitting down, but when he stands
up you see that he is not over five feet seven
or eight. He is, however, broad, well formed
and fine looking, and he is one of the most
astute politicians in Massachusetts, He has
defeated the older politicians there in nu-
merous contests, and it is common saying
about the state house on Beacon Hill that .'it
is q very cold day when John D. Long gets
left.n Nevertheless, he has nothing of the
political striker about him He is n man of
culture, poet, is possessed of a fort ne, and
has a young wife to enjoy it with him.
Sam Randall was very quiet for Randall
during the deadlock, and l judge he has
rather enjoyed the situation than otherwise
With iron jaw tightly closed aid big black
eyes sparkling, he kept hisseat, as rule, and
was less prominent than usual
THOMAS J. TODD.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

The use Of slang among girls IS on the in
crease. At present there IS dearth of new
expressions and curiosity exists as to what
new bywords the coming summer will bring
forth. Just now the expression most in use
is ''chump," as applied to q girl who lacks
style and brightness. The catchword, "Who
is that manf with the answer, "Oh, he's all
right, started among girls at summer resorts
last summer Extending over many years
there is a long list of bywoIds, such as Does
your mother know you're outr and II Il tell
your ma, that have had their origin not in
the concert halls, but among young ladies'
often among ladies Of fashion and position.
1t is mistake to suppose that slang begins
in the slums and works up. 1t is rather the
other way. The hackneyed "Ah, there" and
its corollary ''Stay therel" are now worn
quite threadbare, and every one is on the qui
rive for the new word, whatever it is to be
Pioneer Press.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

Breckinridge He is a blue eyed man, with
features somewhat like those of his father,
but not so handsome. His face is lean, and
he has the heavy mustaches of the Breckin
ridges over determined mouth. He is a
good talker aud very popular man in Ark
sGsas. He was born at Lexington, the home
of Henry Clay, and he served in the Confed-
crate army as private soldier. When the
war closed lie was a midshipman on duty
below Richmc.Id, and he left his ship for a
clerkship in a store. He then went to college
for three years, and after his graduation
struck out for Arkansas, where he engaged
in cotton planting. He is now serving his
third teru in congress, and, like his cousin,
Breckinridge, of Kentucky, he has already
made reputation.
Gen. ates, of Alabama is the perfect op-
posite Of breckenridge in appearance. He
weighs twice as In zen and is almost a head
taller than the Arlansan. He is about ten
years older and hia hair is gray. He has a
big, round, fat face, an iron gray mustache,
honest blue eyes, a high forehead and a
rather martial air. Like the average Ala
bama congressman, he dresses in black
slo...-.s. ...d 100 WIZ uoaoe that czs & -.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28
nea.tness, courtesy and drectness of thor

nea.tness, courtesy and dlrectness of thor
oughbred.
Here is another name, large, well rounded
and distinct, with the ink roughly laid on as
though the man wore his trousers in the top
of his boots, took his whisky straight, looked
people squarely in the eyes, told good story
and spent money like lord. All that is true
of him, and he is good type Of western
speculator. Here are two other signatures;
one, cramped, peaked and deliberate; the
other in copybook style, with curlycue
around every capital and an oh-you-bet-Tm-
here-all-the-time atmosphere pervading the
neighborhood The first is the name Of q
professor who spends his life in closet, the
second is that of commercial traveller who
is very swell very noisy and very much at
home in places where he isn't wanted, one of
the kind you can't shake off.
And so,n continued the host, 81 can run
down these pages and single out a score of
individuals whose characteristics are plainly
suggested by the manner in which they sling
ink Not every one can counterfeit sigma
ture like this, because it resembles streak
of lightning done in black:
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

The guard of the mail train running from
Rome to Naples was making his round as
usual on the footboards on the side of the
cars, when he was asked by Prince Bran
caccio, a passenger, for light. The guard
struck a match, but the.draught blew it out
He went on trying one match afte:. another Ill
with the same unsatisfactory result He got
excited, and instead of handing the matches to
the prince to light them inside of the wagon
the guard obstinately insisted upon conquer
ng the outside draught The train peared q
bridge with very narrow ratings, and before
the guard was aware of the danger he was
crushed between the railing and the car.
The prince tainted. He afterward made the
widow of the poor guard a present Of $4,000.
Chicago Newx
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

regents park went up, and some or the Old
monuments were transferred to the chapel.
The property had Increased enormously in
value, and the income was over II, 900 a
year. Nobody appeared capable Of seeing
that it might do better things than give
heavy salaries for doing nothing to masters
ana brothers, and provide them with houses
and gardens On the contrary, this appeared
to be quite in harmony with the stately char
acter of the endowment, and even Lord
Chancellor Eldon himself could see no better
use for the revenues Year by year they
have gained, till now there is a sum OF 9l0,-
600, useless for any real purpose. 1t is small
wonder that Walter Besant fixes his practical
eyes upon it, and cries out TO Lord
commissioners and all the list of function
aries who may be supposed to have power for
action, to restore this sum TO East London,
where it belongs, and let it at last do some
work worth the doing. There are useless be-
quests in our midst, like, for instance, that Of
Benjamin Franklin to the city Of Boston for
loans to young working men; but III ali our
story there is nothing so incredibly stupid
and shOrtSighted as the story of st. kath-
crimes by the Tower, and it is small wonder
that Walter Besant, with his warm heart and
clear head, cries out:
"Think what e10,000a year might do, well
administered! Think of the terrible and
criminal waste in suffering all that money
which belongs to East London, 10 be
given away = year after year - in
profitless aims to ladies and gentle
men IN return for no services rendered.
| or even pretended Ten thousand pounds a
year would run a magnificent school of in
dustrial education; it would teach thousands
of lads and girls how TO use their heads and
hands; it would be perennial living stream,
changing the thirsty desert into fiowely
meads and fruitful vineyards; it would save
thousands of boys from the dreadful doom
thing of these latter days-of being able to
learn no trade; it would dignity thousands
and tens of thousands of lives with the
knowledge and mastery of craft; it would
save from degradation and slavery th'i ilsands
of men from the beery slums of drink and
crime. Above all-perhaps this is the main
consideration--the judicious employment Of
$4,000 year would be presently worth
many millions year to the city from thu
| skilled labor it would cultivate and the many
arts it would develop and foster
HELEN CAMPBELL
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28
EN- ROUTE FOR ROME.
Mexican Pilgrims Now Afioat on the Blue
Ocean.
Especial Correspondence.


NEW York, April 23.-It was my good
fortune to see the big Mexican embassy for
Rome take its departure from this port on
the steamer Bolivia, and very peculiar
party they were. They may have been hand
some in their own country, but as they are
all of sallow countenance, and had been
travelling steadily for eight days. they pre-
sented rather gfizzled appearance, the men
with struggling boards, and the ladies look
ing decidedly worn and weary. The embassy
proper is said to number $50 persons, but as
many of the laymen had their wives and
daughters with them, and others had servants
and secretaries, the party numbered over 800.
In one respect the party was thoroughly rep
resentatIve; it included specimens OF nearly
every race in Mexico, and was therefore well
worth seeing.
Bishop Buena Ventura Portillo, bishop of
of Chilapa, is the head of the party, and a
very patriarchical sort Of head he is, though
not at all imposing. He is, in fact, short
and quite stout. with round, grandfatherly
face, and is an incessant smoker. His right
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

The late DR.. Anna Kingsford, of London,
was Notable woman in profession COM
posed of many notable women. After six
years study in Paris she obtained her degree
of NJ D., and returned to England to prac-
tice medicine. She was great vegetarian
and an ardent champion of the cause of anti
vivisection. She was so deeply imbued with
the spirit Of the poets maxim, .'never to link
our pleasure or our pride with suffering of
the meanest thing that iives," that she wore
neither fur nor feathers. During her last i'll
ness she wrote letter TO the press pleading
the cause of the seal and other helpless Great
ures who are slaughtered every year for the
sake of their fur.-Harper's Bazar.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

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