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The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
TIE TEMPERANCE cAusE.
A Mass-Meeting at the Congregational
Church Yesterday.

Church Yesterday.
A temperance mass-meeting was held
at the Congregational Church yesterday
afternoon, under the auspices Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
The church was crowded. Congressman
Long presided, and on the platform were
Representatives Kerr Of Iowa, Cutcheon
of Michigan, Taulbee of Kentucky,
Colonel Henry NJ. Faxon of Quincy,
Mass Mrs. S. n. La Fetra, Miss Chase
president, and Mrs. Russell, yice.p president
of the Soldiers and Sailors Department,
and many others. Strong speeches were
made in favor of prohibition, and a series
OF resolutions were adopted to the effect
that though the Platt bill had been de-
feated, the Woman's Christian Temper
anCe Union would not despair, but would
ultimately be victorious in their fight for
prohibition.
One Of the most untiring and Jealous
leaders i'm the cause, ready on all occa-
siuns to promote 1t by hand, heart and
purse, is Miss Chase, who as president of
the Soldiers and Sailors Department of
the w. C.. r. L., is bringing that organiza-
ton to high standard of efficiency and
success.
Temperance meetings were also held at
Waugh NJ. Il. Church, which was adj.
dressed by Mrs. Mary II. Hunt, her sub.
iect being "The Need of the Hour" at
the Fourth Baptist Church (colored) and
at the Congress Street Church in George
town. In Anacostia temperance mass
meeting was held under the auspices of
the Good Templars. In the evening meet
ings were held in Hayden Hall, the First
Methodist Protestant Church and in
Market-House Hall i'm Georgetown. The
meetings were all well attended, and a
warm interest was taken in the proceed
ings by those present.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
RED HAIR AND WHITE HORSES
A Romance of the street without any
Particular Moral.

A Romance of the street without any
Particular Moral.
Charlie Ogden, the well-known CORE
spondent, and Hon. Tom Ochltree were
standing on the corner of Fifteenth and
G streets, Saturday evening, in front of
Wormley's Hotel discussing the tariff
bill and the political situation in general,
when it was observed by Ogden that
white horses were unusually numerous,
and he mentioned the fact to the gallant
Texan. Just as the Colonel was explain
ing his theory for the attractability be-
tween red hair and white horse, pre-
possessing young lady, evidently widow,
passed the two and gave o hesitating
glance at the red-haired Colonel.
The lady's action was commented on
by the two gentlemen, and while they
were endeavoring to account for the
glance the lady, who had advanced some
distance, retraced her steps to where the
gentlemen stood, and going up to Colonel
Ochiltree, she said: ~ beg your pardon,
sir, but. are you not DR.. Walsh of New
YorkP'
The Colonel was puzzled for a moment,
but in his most happy and feliciicsa.
manner replied: "No, madam : am
sorry to say, am not DEs-&|1Ish, but |
wish to God was"
The lady then apologized and con-
tinued on her way, leaving the Colonel
gazing at her retreating figure until It
was lost in the dim distance.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
U. O. G. G. Notes.

The officers of the Grand Commandery
of the District of Columbia U. O. G. G.
paid an Official and fraternal visit to Hal
cyon Commandery, No. 12S, last Friday
evening, Past Grand Commander Nc
Kim acting in the absence of the grand
commander.
Applications for membership have been
made to Halcyon, No. l2S, by w. S. Ma
gill; TO Goodwill, No. 2l, by Eliz. NJ.
Smalley, and to Meridian by Earl War
ren.
Grand Commander Ehle who has been
seriously i'll at his residence, 227 A street
southeast, is slowly improving and hopes
to be out soon.
st. Johns Commandery, organized in
1879, has paid into the benefit fund of the
order the sum of $l3, ,949. .S3 and has drawn
out by reason of deaths onlytS3, 900.
DIR. S. /. Groot, "The Father of Good
will Commandery," as he is called, is in
Fort Worth, Texas, where he has a son,
but is expected to return to this city very
soon.
The grand officers will visit Capital
Commandery on the evening of March %.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The entire Emma Abbott Opera Com
pany will appear tonight at the National
in Verdi's opera III Trovatore."
Theodore Thomas's orchestra, assisted
by Rafel Josefly and Mr.. Myron w.
Whitney, at the Congregational Church
tonight.
Moran & Thomas's San Francisco Min
strels at Kernans this evening.
They may try to 'Keep 1t Dark" at
Harris's Biou, but they can't do it, you
know! Go and see for yourself.
Another week Of Professor Carpenter S
hypnotic fun at Willard Hall.
Tonight and tomorrow night at Al
baugh's will be devoted TO dress rehearsals
of the Shakespeare Pageant and Panto-
mime, and then will follow the p. and p.
for three nights. Monday following
Verona Jarbeau in starlight will be
the attraction, and it will be a great one,
of which more anon.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
Robbed of His Salary.

Burglars entered the house of William
Smith, q colored school teacher. living at
the corner of Seventeenth and NJ streets
northwest on Saturday night last, and
robbed the premises of $40 in cash and
some wearing apparel. Mr.. Smith, who
part of it over to his wife, who placed it
in a bureau drawer for safe keeping.
Smith then went down town, and his
wife, who was busy about her household
work, did not discover the loss of the
money until late in the evening. Mr.
Smith thinks he was observed by some
one when he drew the money, and fol-
lowed TO his residence, the thief watching
his opportunity and entering the house
Immediately on Mr.. Smiths departure.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
The Wind was TO Blame.

The case Of Daniel Larabee, the young
Baltimore man whose arm was shattered
by brick which fell from the Howard
House while some repairs were being
made upon it by Messrs. Simpson Il Guy,
was decided in the Court in General
Term to-day. In the action for damages
brought for Mr.. Larabee by Messrs
Edwards & Barnard against Simpson &
Guy, the jury decided in favor of the de
fendant The Court in General Term TO-
day granted a new trial, saying that the
verdict was evidently against the evi
donoa
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
Ye Ancient CITY.

The Annapolis, Washington and Balti-
more Railroad announces the eighth OF
its senes Of popular EXCLUSIONS to Apnap
oils on Wednesday next March 7. Train
will leave Baltimore and Ohio Depot,
Washington, $3.50 a. mi returning, leave
Annapolis $3.50 p. m. The State Capitol,
with, its historical associations, the Naval
quaint old streets and houses of Annap-
oils all combine TO render visit to aye
Ancient City" full of interest and instruc.
ton. RonRd trip tickets 81
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
TIC Lion Not Eneorced

The case Of Martin & Martin VS.. Camp
bell was decided in the. Court in General
Term to-day. The action is on a mechan-
les lien, and involves the questions
whether the defendant was entitled TO a
certain credit, and whether the lien had
been filed within three months from the
completion of the work The court stated
that there was so much doubt as TO
whether the lien was laid within the time
required, and as to when the work was
completed, that they would have TO de,
cline TO enforce the lien.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
CeIebra ting-Their Election.

: The newly-eIected officers Of the Dis
trict Lodge 1913, !. o. S. b., celebrated
their initiation last night by a banquet
given the officers recently elected. There
were a large number of invited guests
present besides the members of the lodge.
Mr.. j. s. Salzstein, lr., acted as toast
master and introduced Mr.. Wolf, who
spoke upon the objects of the order and
its charitable features. Mr.. King and
Mr., Adler also spoke briefly. This lodge
is the second organized in the District
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
Suing for 500, 900 Damages.

w, IL. Porter Of this city has, by his
attorneys, Henry Z. Davis, Henry Wise
Ganett and Ex-Governor Wm, Pinkney
Whyte, brought suit against the Philadel-'
phia, Wilmingtonand Baltimore Railroad
Company Of the Pennsylvania system, to
recover $4,000 damages for Injuries re-
oeiyed by him in collision of the Con-
gressional Limited Express with the
Washington Express on the 2lst OF June,
1887.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
EAsrtp NoyELrrrs. &c.-Gould's. i21 9th st
Notice TO the pnbIlc.

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany has been doing an extensive
business I'm this city for some time IN the sale
Of fine teas, cofiecs sugars and baking
powders aud In order TO increase their bust
ness and at the same time to please their Gus
TONERS they have been In the habit Of pre-
scnting their numerous patrons with check,
In proportion TO the amount of goods pur
chased. and these checks are good for pres
ent In the shape of glassware, crockeryware
they will continue as heretofore by givlnl
away some article Of value to every house
keeper or purchaser of goods In all Their
stores and stands. Their customers and the
public will please take notice of this article
NEWTON II. BOWMAN, Manager
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This is the pioneer installmcnt establish
mcnt of the National Capital, centrally lo
Gated at 93Q and Wy seventh street north
invoice of spring goods, including Refriger
ators, Baby Carriages, sc, Also u full sup
ply Of Furniture, Carpets. stoves, OllCloths
&c, all Of which he offers at the lowest casl
prices on the installment plan-either weekly
or monthly paymenta. 90 snit his patrons.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
A Test Case Withdrown

The case OF Stevenson against the city
postmaster 10 compel him 10 receive mat
ter contained ia envelopes bearing busi.
ness card at fourth class rates was to-day
dismissed in the Court in General Term
at the request If the complainants conn
sci, owing TO the l9ct that Congress has re-
Gently passed a biz Which coyeEs the case.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
NOODYEAN NUBHEN OO,,
300 9th street n. W., near Pa. ave
Johns Elegant and Popular Res
tuurnut.

restaurant, on the corner of Seventh and ID
streets northwest, IL one of the finest and best
conducted establishments in the city. IL has
national reputation for the superiority of
this restaurant.
The oyster is a favorite article of diet with
the great majority of American people, and
this restaurant has improved facilities for
preparing the luscious blvalve that never fails
10 please the most faStidious oonnoisseur.
Meals of every description, hot and cold
lunches always ready to be served. The
finest brands of liquors and cigars dealt in.
Prompt service and courteous treatment
TO all who may favor this popular resort.
This Observation-Disclosures makes a spec
ialty in serving select steamed, with no extra
charge
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
RUBBER
Hot Water Bottles,
4 for the sick durinnthe

RUBBER
Hot Water Bottles
Excellent for the sick during the cold season
RUBBER
Monitor Caters
and Arctios keep the feet warm while riding
or walking these cold days.
RUBBER
Overshoes and Boots,
Very best quality, sure to give satisfaction.
RUBBER
Gossemors and Clothing,
Scrviccable and good.
Secure something of the kind to use In case
OF need.
GooDYEAR RUBBER Co.,
300 9th street n. W., near Pa. ave.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
Tho AnthropoIogloaI socIety.

Major J. w. Powell lectures tomorrow
evening before the Anthropolog-
ical Society on Competition as a
Factor in Human Evolution. ~
This will be Major Powells re-
firing appearance as President of the So.
oiety, The meeting will take place at the
lectureToom Of the Columbian University,
corner III ana Fifteenth streets.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
Its Delicacy of Flavor

The famous california iiGnid fpuit remedy,
syrup of Figs, immensely popular. II
Clcanses and Tones up the ologged and fever
ish system, and dispels Headaches, Colds, and
Fevcrs All Druggists.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
The Crawford Case

The case of the United c" against
Mi'iard -cs--y--oiu, convicted before
-sddge Harper in the Police Court under
the fornication act, was argued to-day in
the Court in General Term, on . motion
to quash the information. -r. Charles
NJ. Smith opened, citing. ..rious author
tiles tending to shs That the law does
not apply to this strict.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
UniiI Anril 1

we will make discount of 10 per cent. on all
purchases made from us for cash on or before
delivery. Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery
Goods and Bedding. All goods marked in
plain figures. W. b. MOSES Il Son,
Eleventh and f SITS. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
A RICH NEWSPAPER MAN.
Jomis, q Washington
respondent, to-day filed

respondent, to-day filed
: supreme Court here against
-. cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railroad Company and its directory.
Loomis owns 1900 shares of the stock,
worth $4,000. He claims that the direct
ors have purchased 5000 shares of the
common Cincinnati, Hamilton and
cney e,S1 of tGS Sa payg ff Hamilton on and tns
Dayton Company, and money they have
no right thus to appropriate to give them
a controlling interest. This is in viola
ton of law. He charges that the direc-
tors are in deal to perpetuate themselves
in power and control the business of the
company by voting on this purchased
stock at every future election, including
the one next June. He asks for an in
junction restraining the directors from
selling said 5000 shares except on the
approval of q majority of the stockhold-
ers. A temporary restraing order was
granted him pending the final hearing"
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
FULL STOCK OF INFANTS GOODS.

Our exceptional advant-
age in purchasing from first
hands enables us to offer
the full equivalent Of any
amount expended in In
fants' Wearing Apparel,
and particular attention is
called to our present attract
i've stock, We quote:
-Infants' Cambria Slips, oambrlc rufIle
around neck and sleeves, only 25c each.
Infants Fine Cambria Slips, tucked cambrlc
front with Hamburg embroidery on neck and
sleeves, only 600 each.
Infants Long Cambria Skirts, wide hem,
10 clusters above, only soc each.
Infants Fine Knit Shirts, 81, a7I6 and SOC
Infants Hand-knit Bootees % and 37yEc
per pair.
Infants Garfield Rubber Bibs, only 25c
each.
Infants Fine Linen Bibs 8, 10, 10, 90 and
2bc each
Infants Hand.knit worsted sacaues, in
white and colors, soc, 75c, 81, SI.23 and
S1.37M each.
Infants White Flannel shaw,fs, scalloped
edges embroidered corners, Zoe, 81, S1.5O
and 80 each.
Infants Cashmere long cloaks, deep EN-.
orol1eSed capes, only $3.50 each.
Infants Cashmere Long Cloaks, cape and
skirt deeply embroidered, only So each.
Children's Muslin Drawers, cambria ruffle,
with cluster OF fine tucks. 25, 37le and soc
Second Hoor.)
Infants Wardrobes Of 20
pieces, for $I2.
elegant Baptismal Robe.
White Dresses.
White Emb. Flannel Shawl.
2White Flannel Skirts.
White Flannel Plnning Blankets
white Flannel Bands.
2 Knit Shirts.
2pairs Crochet Bootees.
20 pieces for $40.
Every garment of high
quality and completely
made.
Orders by mail for this
elegant wardrobe will be
filled the same day received.
WOODWARD s. LoTHRoP,
Corner 11th and F SITS, n W.
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The Clinton Honse.

corner OF eth and SITS. N. W., is under new
management, has been refurnished and is
admirably kept. Table board, S18 per
month; single meals, % cents.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
Ing and delivered in " d "Ward" prints, 45c
per n. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk AM
sweet milk, &c. per at. Cream. 15c. per at.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05

= VISITING CARDS neatly engraved from your
plates at 75 cents per hundred. Kervand,
I012 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05

MoSooRAMs and address dies stamped In
cQors at low figures. Kervand's, 1912 Penn
Bylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
Is Your Property Insured?
II not consult GURLEY BRos., 1919 + st. n W
Furniture at the Lowest Prices

Furniture at the Lowest Prices
offered in Washington. Call, as we propose
TO give you bargains. odd lots Of Carpets
and Upholstery Goods at less than cost. A
special drive In Remnants Of Fine Carpets.
W. II. HoUGHToN q Co.,
1914 r atrpat N w
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05

II Is the Bes
Ask for It. Schlltz's Milwaukee Lager Beer
For sale by all leading houses.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05

To the Ladies.
Send your lace curtains to the Swiss Steam
Laundry, 1922 street.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05

The Queen of Beers.
The only beer for ladies'.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS.

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS.
We are now offering even
greater bargains than dur
ing our Eighth Annual
Special Sale in January.
Ladies' will promote their
own interests by examining
these garments, as some of
them are marked at the
LOW E ST prices ever
named on similar qualities,
while the others were never
lower, being already as low
as they can proftably be
sold.
FINE MUSLIN SKIRTS.
25 doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Walking Skirts,
with wide cambrlo ruffie tuoks In and above
the ruttle. We formerly sold this Skirt at 75c.
Only soc each.
MUSLIN DRAWERS.
90 doz extra good Muslin Drawers, with
| tucked cambria rufiie, fine tuoks above all
sizes, full cut Only 3716o per pair.
CHEAnsE.
| styles, corded band and Hamburg trimmed;
well made; bargain. Only 3716c each.
CORSET COVERS.
special--1OO doz Muslin Corset Covers, high
and low neck completely made, Only 12Nc
each.
FINE CAMBRIA CORSET COVERS.
y.shaped neck, trimmed with embroidery,
| sold heretofore at 3Oe; extra value Only
| 2oc each.
FINE CAMBRIA CORSET COVERS.
Tucked yoke, neck trimmed with embroi-
derry. Only SOC each.
FINE CAMBRIA CORSET COVERS.
Low neck, trimmed with embroidery Only
soc each
NIGHT.GoWNs.
Mother Hubbard well made and trimmed;
grand value Only SOC each,
Excellent Cotton, two new
styIes-one Sacque, with
yoke Of Hamburg and
tucks; other solid yoke OF
fine tucks, with cambric
ruffie on neck and sleeves,
all sizes. Only 75c each.
(seoond 1oorJ
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
"AIderney DaIry wagons

The Queen OF Beers
ia triHe higher in price, but OF superior
quality TO all others.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
For washington Dressed Beef

30 to John R. Kelly, stalls 625, $40 and $50
Centre Market, and 206 and 208 Northern
Liberty. Corned beef speciality.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
M. w. Beveridge,
1000 PENNSYLVANIA AyENu1

1000 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
HOUSE FURNIsHER.
Pottery, Porcelain, rich Cut-Glass, Englis'
and American Cutlery, Fine Plat-
Ware and Kitchen Utens''
~ the
cur- steam
IECK Books made TO order.
-slgns. Kervand, 1912 Pennsyl-
The Washington critic., 1888-03-05
MEDICAL,
DRUNKENNESS
OR THE LIQUOR HABIT CAN BE CURED
BY ADMINISTERING DIR. HAINES'
GOLDEN SPECIFIC.

GOLDEN SPECIFIC.
Can be given in a emp of coffee or tea without
solutely harmless, and will effect permanent
and speedy cure, whether tho patient Is q
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. II
has been given In thousands of cases. and In
every instance a perfect cure has followed. ID
NEVER FAILS. The system once impreg-
mated with the Specific, II becomes an utter
i@possi6lity for the bguory appetite s to t eH.
Ebbitt House; r. X. HELPHENSTINE, Four
teenth street and Vermont avenue, Wash
ington,
XXTEAK; UNDEVELOPED PARTS OF THE
w body enlarged and strengthened Full
particulars sent (sealed) free. ERIE MEDI-
CAL CO., Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08

The London correspondent OF The New
York Herald reports by cable that it Is
feared DIR. Parker is threatened with in
sanity.
Stringent measures are being taken by the
Italian police to protect the lie of the kaiser
during his stay in Italy.
There is great haste shown in preparing
the naval dispatch boat Dolphin for sea at
Mare Island, Cal, her presence in Callao
being urgently demanded
Spectators are still keeping up the UNI
natural price of wheat in the Chicago pit.
Prominent German-Americans think that
Bismarck did foolish thing in making so
much fuss of the publication of the Emperor
Frederick's diary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. Sire broke out
in McClelland's hotel at 4 o'clock in the morn
ing Loss, $4,000 J. A. Weatherly, Of The
Evening Chronicle, his sister and niece
jumped from the third story veranda, dis
lance of fifty feet. Weatherly sustained
fatal injuries His sister broke her left leg
and sustained internal injuries; the niece only
sprained her ankle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08

CHICAGO, Oct. S-H. Zimmerman & Co,
cloak manufacturers, No. 233 Monroe street,
have confessed Judgment in the sum of
SS7, 900. The assets of the firm are said to be
about $4,000, with liabilities of about the
same amount. Their failure is said TO have
been caused by the suspension of the Traders
bank, with whom they had funds deposited
Their creditors arc mostly New York firms.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
AM Exnensire Blare IN noston,

BOSTON, Oct s.-The six story building,
All and Alb Atlantic avenue, owned by
Franklin King, was badly damaged by fire.
The building was occupied by a number OF
firms, but the most damage was caused on
the fourth floor, occupied by Messrs. Water
house for storage purposes. The total loss is
placed at between $50, 900 and sec, 600; partly
insured
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08

RALEIGH, n c., Oct 6-Full information
from all the tobacco growing sections of this
state makes it apparent that the damage
done 10y the recent frosts is fully p per cent.
of the whole tobacco crop. The damage to
cotton by excessive rains and frosts seem to
be about 20 per cent. of the crop.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct S-The weather is
threatening and chilly and the streets are in
a bad condition from rains For these rea-
sons the big street parade arranged for Satur-
day night was postponed. A delegation of
veterans and members of the Columbia club
met the Chicago delegations at the depot.
Delegates from Wells, blackboard and Parke
counties arrived and were received by Gen.
Harrison at Tomlinson hall
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
reller pItcher I,ecomlng Insane.

MONTREAL, Oct S.-Charles A. Pitcher,
the defaulting teller from Providence, re-
Gently sent to the penitentiary for seven years
for bringing stolen money into Canada, is i'll,
and has been sent to the panitentiary hospital
The warden says he is going crazy, and will
be in q lunatc asylum before long.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
II Was Aconite Instead of whisky.

WARREN DEPOT, Me-, Oct. 8.-George
Williams, laborer, called at Lester New
combe's livery stable, and being thirsty he
and Edgar Davis, the hostlcr, drank from a
bottle which they found in a medicine chest
in the stable. The liquor proved to be tine
ture of aconite, and although medical aid
was summoned both men died within an
hour
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. S.-Some anxiety Is
felt here ON account of the non-arrival of the
steamer Belgic, from Hong Kong for Yoko-
hama. She was due last Tuesday, and the
owners are inclined to believe some accident
has happened to her machinery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
A,bletIc Games Postponed.

NEW YORK, Oct. 8-About 100 athletes,
entered in the National Amateur Athletic
Associations of America annual champion
ship games, gathered at the Manhattan Ath-
letic club ground, but were disappointed, as
on account of the rains the meet was post
poned until Saturday next at Up. m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
He Declines the Nomination.

BosroN, Oct. s-The Hon. Frank w.
Jones, of Lynn, Mass, has declined the NOM
nation to congress given him by the Sixth
district Democratic convention. Mr.. Jones
bases his declination upon the nature of his
business engagements.