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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
The MONITORS DISASTER.


The CAPATAL yesterday gave full par
ticulars Of the drowning Of two 81 the
crew Of the u. s. Steamer Passaic. and
the narrow escape and rescue CT four 9th
ers after being in the water for four n
five hours and carried down the bav For
many miles by the storm. clinginR TO frail
RATS. and their final return to the Naval
Academy by steam tug. In the mean
time the steamer StandIsh, commanded
by Boatswain John Sinclair, was sent ont
on 3 searching expedition by the Super
intendcnt Of the Naval Academy. Sever
al correspondents Of the press acc0mpan-
led the ESTABLISH" but TIE CAPITALS
representative declined to go, perferrIng
TO Femain-on shore and take chances.
The 6tandish had not left her wharf
more than two hours before the rescued
party was brought In by the tug Johnson.
The CAPITALS representative soon sought
an interview with Ensign Dressed, who
gave him substantially the particulars
published yesterday. Ensign Dressed
was suffering at the time very much from
soreness, being bruised from his arms
down TO his hips, but Is able to be about
Scott. the coloFed man who was picked
up by the steamer Burkshire and taken
to Baltimore, returned to bis home yester-
day afternoon, and was also seen by our
representative, but found too hoarse and
weak to talk, and referred the reporter 10
Ensign Dressed. Frederick Carr, another
of the rescued ones, is also suffering from
severe cold and is very hoarse. He at.
tributes his hoaTsenees not 80 much to
being in the water as to his hallowing for
help to far of vessels. Bush, who Is stop
ping at Wolfes Hotel, was free TO give
his experience and talked freely with his
friends who called to congratulate him
Recently he received the appointment of
machinist through a competitive exami-
nation at the Naval Academy and is con-
sidered 10 be a first class mechanic.
Ensign Dressed and Mrs. Dressed bore
the sad news of Moore's drowning to. bis
family Yesterday shortly after his arrival
here.
Brown who also lost his life In attempt
ing to save another, formerly lived In
Virginia, and had been in the navy since
he was IA years old. He was In bis 38th
year. Brown took the place of another
men who had been ordered to the Pas
sale.
The United States steamer Standish
which had gone out In the morning In
search of the missing men, become disa-
bled In the storm and lost her rudder, and
was at the mercy of the wind and waves
for about four hours. Sue anchored on
Thomas's Point, and hoisted the signal
of distress, wlen steam launches from
the Academy was sent 10 her relief late
in the evening and brought the impatient
reporters and crew to sht re. The Stan
dish remained at anchor off Thomas
Point all night and was lowed to the Ma
val Academy this afternoon by one of the
States steamers. Much sympathy 10 ex-
pressed for the distressed families, and
the suggestion published by the CAPITAL
last evening TO start subscription list
in their behalf Is meeting with much fa
v0r
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
"cAPITAL" JoTTINos.

MANY Of our citizens who visited Balti.
more early 10 the week for the purpose
Of witnessing the SERVES of the exposi
lion for the week were driven home on
ncOuot Of the stormy weather.
The tide had receded so far here yes.
terdqy that persons were able to go out
FOR long distances from shore and pick up
oysters, aud dig up mananoses by the
bushel.
The children going and returning from
school enllven the streets at otherwise
dull hours.
The report that the oyster crop had
been injured by rain Is unfounded, but
he fact remains that large number of
hvalves are now threatened with quick
consumption
The coal dealers are enjoying q busy
season and their delivery wagons can be
seen moving to and fro in every direction.
What coal wagon most needs is noise
less shovel.
There have been very few sting
lugbettles In the waters around Annapo-
lkhis summer. a thing that is very sell
dom known. The cause for this Is sup
posed TO have been on account of the
heavy floods.
To-day is Labor Day-a holiday cele-
A'sted by the workingmen.
Subscriptions will be started for the re
lief Of the families of the drowned men
Ssuggested in the CAPITAL yesterday.
A schooner Is reported ashore 10 Chop.
tank river.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
BYLAW
IMPOSING TIE CITY TAX Tor laas.

SECrIoN l.-Be it established and ordained
by the Mayor, Counsellor and Aldermen Of the
City of Annapolis, and by the authority Of tie
same, That tax of eighty cents be and the
same is hereby imposed on each one hundred
dollars of the assessable property Of the CITY
of Annapolis, for the year one thousand eight
hundred and eighty nine, TO be collected pur-
suant TO the laws of the State of MARYLAND
and the Ordinances and Bylaws Of this aCor.
porption.
SECTION 2.--And be. it established and or.
dained by the authority aforesaid, that out OF
the amount named in the first Section OF this
Bylaw, the sum of five cents on each one
hundred dollars of the assessable property be,
and the same Is hereby set apart for the sink
ing fluid, 10 redeem the bonds Of the City OF
Annapolis, as required by the Act of Assembly
of 1870, Chapter 202; and it shall be the duty
of the Collector and Treasurer 10 collect said
sum of Ave cents SO set apart to the sinking
fund. separately, and to keep separate the re-
ceipt on account thereof, aud TO deposit the
same to the credit of the Commissioners Of
the sinking fund in e'The Farmers National
Bank of Annapolis, and receive on account
thereof nothing but current money of the
United States, and the same shall be applied
under the direction of the said Commissioners
only for the redemption Of said City Bonds.
SEcrIoE S.-And be it further established
and ordained by the authority aforesaid, that
the Collector and Treasurer be and he is here
by directed TO express upon the tax bills for
the year 1889, that seyensy five cents thereof
are for the ordinary expenses of the City
and payment of its floating debt, and five
cents for the sinking fund.
SEcTIoN And be it further established
and ordained by the authority aforesaid, that
this y-Law shall take effect from the date Of
its passage. SO
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

There are contingencies besides death
and old age. for which Il 4 wise to make
provision. Health may become impaired,
making &c impossible 20 continue business.
often Ii the most critical time. Through
long financial trouble everything may be
wrecked. Occupation OF our position may
Be lost. thus cutting OF ell income. a
fortune may be lost BY Endorsement or
speculation. Under these circumstances,
which overlake ninety seven out Of every
one hundred men some time "a life, what
becomes Of the usual policy Of insurance.
II docs not furnish money TO start or
help him I'm business. IL does not fur
nish money to meet living expenses. II
does not produce 90 income. In short,
It renders no financial assistance whatev-
er.
The endowment bond nov be.
Ing issued by the NATIONAL LIFE In
sURANCR COMPANY OF VERMONT,
provides for any emergency that may
arise. It can be paid for Ia ten, fifteen,
twenty, or twenty-five years. and contains
the following absolute guarantees:
First In GUARANTEES an Annual Cash
Value.
Second: IT GUARANTEES Paid Up Bond
for such q sum as the cash value will
purchase, the exact amount being speci-
fed In contract at the time OF issue.
Third: 1T GUARANTEES Extended In
surance for the full amount Of Bond for
so long time as the cash value will pay
for Il. This is a valuable option to many
who may wish the Bond carried for
its full amount during period of flnan-
cial or physical misfortune.
| 1t protects the insured against adver-
offwy IL, ha4oSncro and nloa - lrac a - nhr,>
lutte provision, in case of death, for wife,
children, parents, or creditors.
/ It Is q safe and desirable investment
and guarantees that certain amount OF
money will be accumulated Ia q specified
| time, which the purchaser can use at an
age when he is more likely TO be depend
emit upon others thad others upon him.
The principles of the Bond are indor
seG by The wealthiest and shrewdesi
bankers. merchants, and lawyers OF
| America
Under this Bond you know exactly
what you have, and If you need your
money more than insurance you can get it
Under this Bond you have investment,
protection, and the use of your capital
Under the endowment bond
the holder may specify at date OF issue
that the Company shall retain all divi
dends for periods Of either four, ter, fifteen
or twenty years. At the expiration oil
the period selected all accumulated divi.
dends are paid In one sum, after which
they are payable annually. No dividend
being paid or allowed to those surrender
ing or dying during the term, the share
of those surviving their respective periods
will be largely increased.
WILLIAM v. HARPER,
General Agent.
IL EDWARD HEwEs, Special Agent, 23s
K. German st. Baltimore. 0 5tf.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Items From 81. Margare.,s.

Nj, A. A. Stihchcumb has purchased
aprlyate sale through Messrs. CAN'T
sad Revell, trustees for the owners, the
flOey Neck farm containing 226 acres,
ior $4,000 cash.
MI Frank II Rldout, lost on Saturday
asia valuable mate from lockjaw. He
sad refused 500 for her only q short
lime ago.
hr, A A. Stinchcumb who has some
lsVOO peach trees, picked from his o.
snarus this season about 1000 baskets OF
noe peaches, which realized him from
events to 81 % basket.
Miss Bessie Crisman, of Martinsburg
", va, and Miss Lizzie Williams and
sls'et' OF Baltimore who have been visit
ang the family of Mr.. Albert A. Stinch.
sulo, have returned home, accompanied
=, Y Miss Eta Slinchcumb, daughter Of
their hoste.
Inc WiOd aud rain storm. of The past
isw Jays has made ribbons of all the
s . Ieuder 10 this section, and done
~uen damage to peach orchards.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Remov,nr Grass nom the Cutters.

Since the arrest OF one of the City
Fathers yesterday by the City Commits
sioner for allowing grass to grow in his
gutter 10 violation Of q city ordinance,
several persons have taken the hint and
have speedily removed the green sward IN
front of their premises. 1t had its salu-
tary effects, blu. at the same time the
Commissioner might properly have APP
piled the same medicine to many others
who were equally liable. We notice
grass plots growing frcm many cutters in
our city and some not twenty feet from
where the delinquent alderman vas fined
for the offense. Hundreds Of places could
be namedwhere property are equal
" liable. It, is good place, however,
10 begin with reform. Our City Fathers.
above all other. should observe the
laws they make for other people. But
what is sauce for the goose Is sauce for
the gander, and let az understand that
the dignity Of the city must be maintain
ed. and fis1hNs observed -even Il our
CITY Fathers have TO suffer thereby. Go
ii, Mr. Commissioner, We bet On yOu.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
A sound Legal Opinion.

E. Bsinbridge, Muuday Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co., Tex. says: Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
My brother also was very low with
MalaIial Fever and Jaundice. but was
cured by timely use of this medicine.
Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his
life.''
Mr.. d. /. Wilcoxson, of horse Cave
KY, adds little testimony, saying: He
positively believes be would have died,
had 1t not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy viii ward OF, as well
rs cure all Malarial Diseases, and for al
Kidney, Liver and stomach Disorders
stands unequaIed. Price Soc and 81 at
Walter Hodges q Co. Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
nnna 3 tha Relief 81 the standinh.

Commander Samps N waited on Com
maDder Plowman Of the oyster navy this
morriug for the purpose Of securing the
services Of he steamer Governor Thorn
as, Capt. Howard, to bring the U. s
steamer Siaudish, now at anchor off Tol
ley's Point, about 3 miles from shore,
with her rudder gone. The request was
granted. ard the steamer Thomas left
here this afternoon at 2 o'clock for the
disabled steamer.
Capt. Howard while passing the Stan
dish this morning was signaled by the
disabled boat aud brought message TO
the Superintendent OF the Academy thai
they were out of provisions. The steam
er was on her way to Baltimore. but Capt.
Howard felt 1t his duty to return to An.
napolis and report the condition Of tbs
men. He says the weather was exceed
ingly rough IN the bay to-day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
90 1w.
Half Rates to Columbus for the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows, via PennsyI-
vAnia Railroad.

vAn1A Railroad.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge. hide
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, will
convene at Columbus, Ohio, September
10Th to 22d. This meeting will undoubted-
~ bring together the largest assemblage
Of the order ever before gathered on q
similar occasion. It is expected that
10. 600 members. including large num-
Der OF Patriarchs Militant. viii be In
attendance. The parades and public
ceremonies which will extend through
the week viii be highly interesting to
the public as well as to members of the
order. For this occasion the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets from all principal stations on
its lines east of Pittsburg and Erie
Except New York;. September 18th TO
10Th, valid for return until September
Goth, 1889, at the rate of single fare
for the round trip.
The universally admitted superiority
Of the Pennsylvania Railroads great
system of through trains, equipped with
coaches. sleeping and dining cars. afford
ing every convenience to the traveller.
commends this route to the favorable
consideration of visitors.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

HAY Fever sufferers ought TO know
of its efficacy. Ely's Cream Balm was
recommended TO me az preventive 10
hay fever. Have been using 1t EiUce the
9th of August and have found It q
specific for that much dreaded disease.
For Ten years have been great sufferer
from August 9th ill frost. and have tried
many alleged remedies. but Ely's Cream
Balm Is the only preventive ! Lave ever
found.-F. B. Ainsworth. Publishers
Indianapolis, Ind
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
The Drowned Sailors.

Daniel Brown and David Moore, the
two sailors who were drowned of the u.
S. steamer Passaic. while on her way TO
Baltimore on Monday, while in the act Of
rescuing one of their comrades who had
been washed overheard by the sea, both
belonged to beneficial orders--Moore was
past sachem in the Order of Red Men,
and Brown was an Odd Fellow. Both
orders we learn will take steps to recover
their bodies and will offer rewards for
them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Vessels in Distress /.

The puugy Motto" John White, of
Annapolis, owner, was reported here to-
day ia disabled condition off Maeothy
river, with rudder and pump gohe. where
she has been laying at anchor since
Monday night. IL not relieved soon II Is
feared she will go to pieces. Mr.. White
took steps today to have tug go to
her relief.
A sloop is also reported ashore on
Persimon Point, fast going to pieces.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
No Universal Remedy

has yet been discovered /; but, as at least
four-ffths of human diseases have their
source in Impure Blood, q medicine
which restores that fluid from a de-
PRAYED to healthy condition comes as
near being universal cure as any that
can be produced. Ayers SarsapariIla
affects the blood in each stage of its
formation, and is, therefore, adapted to
greater variety Of complaints than any
other known medicine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

Many Choice Curiositiea 90 be Removed
From Brooklyn e Annapolis

From BROOKLYN - Annapolis
For ! week w0rkmen have been pack
ing up the articles which have been on
exhibition In the museum In the Lyceum
Building at The hayward New York,
and shipping them 10 Annapolis. where
q museum Is 70 be established 81 the
Naval Academy.
In the collection Is large number of
stuffed animals and rare birds. There
is q stuffed ibis ard mummies Of dogs
and cats. There are terra Gotta vases
and terra Gotta lamps from POmpeIlL.
One OF the most picturesque marine
relics is eea fungus. resembling white
coral Of fine texture. II was ashed up
from the Bay Of Bengal, IL the shape Of
huge goblet. standing three feet high,
and Il labeled ssNeptune's Punch Bowl
A pinnacle lantern that once hung over
the compass Of the fFigate Merrimac Is
like q skull with the eyes out.
There Is q piece Of the hull OF the
British frigate HussaF that got caught in
the DEVILS whirlpool. He'll Gate, In
November. 1850. There Is q splinter
from the front door of the house 10 which
Christopher Columbus was born; q fac
smile Of the private mark" taken
from the right arm of Gibbs, the pirate;
piece Of the tree under which Conmo-
dore Perry signed the treaty with Japan;
al sorts Of fantastic armor, aud models
Of ships of war. All of these were gifts
from Uncle Sans ssilors, whe collected
them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Confirmed.

~ % nc favorable impression produced on
a ,as ny. appearance of the agreeable IL
s ss's run remedy Syrup OF Figs a few
49, ego has been more than confirmed
hs,a ane pleasant experience of all who
ns r.s USED T. aud the success of the pro-
sis s :, ana manufacturers the Califor-
aa fig Syrup Company.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Tha septamhar Storm.

The storm that set in here Tuesday
morning. increased In violence with the
night, the wind at times blowing perfect
gale. It continued to storm throughout
yesterday and last night No sericus dam,
age has been reported so far beyond the
drowning Of the two unfortunate sailors
off the U. s. Monitor Passaic while pro
ceeding to Baltimore. full particulars OF
which was given in Yesterdays CARP
tai
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

You have heard your friends and neigh.
bors talk about 4. You may yourself Be
one Of The many who know from personal
experience Just how good thing Il Is. II
you have ever tried Il, ron are one OF its
staunch friends. because the wonderful
thing about it Is. when once given trial,
DR.. Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place ID the houee. IL you have
never used Il and should be afflicted with
q cough. cold or any Throat. Lung OF
Chest trouble, secure bottle ct once and
give It fair trial. Il Is guaranteed every
time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles
free ct ]. Water Hodges & Cos Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
:, The Examlnatlon Of The pesrel.

~, ~ -eAA "a TIC : 9t4tAt
r,ea = navy department has received q
Nss s.s, - rom Commodore Skerrett and
lhst constructor Hanscom to the effect
i ~ -Ron examining the gunboat Petrol
~ a0ck At Baltimore. thew fonnd her
lsdies s. q excellent condition and every
eYesssaaon o. structural strength and
'-ssllent workmanship.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber, Of Anne Arundel
County has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county, in Mary
land, letters OF administration on the per-
sonal estate of CHAS. II. STEELE, late
of Anne Arundel county deceased. ALI
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or befo the
9TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1890,
They may otherwise, by law, be exclu-
dcd from all benefit of the said estate ALI
persons indebted to said estate are reques-
ted to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this Oh day Of
July, 1889.
ITO NEVETT STEELE, Administrato
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Excurslon 70 Columbus. o.

Ga account OF the meeting of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge /. q. O. f.. to
be held at Columbus, Ohio. the b. q o.
r. r. Co. will sell excursion tickets to
Columbus at rate of one first class limited
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
sold September 18th to 10Th, inclusive,
and will be valid for return passage until
September Goth, inclusive.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Bucklen,g Arnica salvc.

The best salve In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. Il
ls guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by j. Walter Hodges q ca
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
...nolI. q baltimore short Line r. B.

- .,,er Monday, Sept. oh. 1889. pas
o. ana .l, Ss viii lea ge Annapolis. as follows
sagsf S' .,..orrs. ARRIVE IN BALTIMORE.
tEAvE AhSAsr ~ q IN Arrive at.... 800 q. m.
ks' 1e25a. m. =, :. A 10 q -
$40 NJ. 1'OO y us
n,,,opK ARRIVE IN ANNAPOLIS.
LEAVE BALlt soa m. Arrive $50 q. m,
besa 200p, m. Ssnyy - nls
640p.m. o.4O y ms
SUNDAY TRAINS;
,..va Annapolis at 500 a. m. and $40 p m.--
D ro baltimore at $40 q. m, and $40 p. m
a-,,Sts received and dispatched daily, At
'sasonaO'o q tSM M" LEILICH, Genl. Manager.
BURCK. secy and Treas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
Newa About Town.

II Is the current report about town that
Kemp's Balsam for the throat and Lungs
Is making some remarkable cures with
people who are troubled with Couges,
Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis and Con
sumption. Any druggist will give you 9
10 relieve and cure. The large bottles are
zoe and 81.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
LOCAL News.
TILE WEATHER. TO-DAY.

IReported for the EVENING CAPITAL-l
WARRINGTON, August II, 8 P. M.-The
leather indications received at THE CAPT
rI office to-day are: For the District of
Columbia, Maryland Delaware, and Vir-
,oI, light raius, no change In temper
,,ure; nortbcrly winds.
Thermometer at The CAPITAL office
Al aoon to-day stood 7So
Almanac for Annapolis TO-MOrrow.
SonRises, $3.50 Moon Rises S.4S A. N.
Sun Sets, 6.l2 High Tide Ola am 9.S2 pm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

To tell the truth under " fashionable
circumstances Is very difficult &
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
POSNERS'

Remember that we are the Largest
Retail Dealers in General Merchandise
in the South. You can come to us
for anything you want in any line of
goods sold in any market, and be sure
of finding it. II you are too far away
to do business with US personally,
send us your orders by mail. We
guarantee to give you satisfaction.in
every transaction, and to save you
from 20 to 80 per cent. on every
dollar of your purchase. Goods
amounting to $500 and over wiz be
sent to any point within 200 miles
of Baltimore free of all Transports.
ton charges. Wen also send sam
Piles of Dress Goods, Dry Goods,
Etc.. when requested. Address us,
POSNER BROS,
Nos. 215. 217, 210, Lexington Street
BALTIMORE, MD.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

The new and fashionable bonnet Is
to be very f" tiny"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

A life insurance policy ought TO 70
with the ticket to some Sunday excur-
siOna. i
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

The A. w. & B. r. II. Co.. will sell
EXCURSION TICKETS to Baltimore
during the Exposition at
IS Gents for the Rourd Trip.
Sale of tickets to commence on SAT-
URDA Y, the 7th, and close on the 4th
Tickets Good to Return until Sept. 21st
For the accommodation of the public
the A. w. 81 b. r. r. has arranged to
run late train from Baltimore during the
Exposition.
This train will leave Camden Station
at HOO p. NJ, arrive at Annapolis 1880
p. NJ.
JAS. H. Brown,
90 Nv. G. L. s. +. A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12

The desire for notoriety among certain
people amounts to absolute insanity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-12
HARRY E. KING,
Boot & Shoe Maker
AND REPAIRER,
65 MARYLAND AVENUE AEHapOfts nm

am now fully prepared and ready TO de
all kinds of REPAIRING in the Shoe Lire at
the Shortest Notice. Also CUSTOM WORK
made to order in the best manner, at elowest
prices. Particular attention paid to Lady's
Repairing Give me call.
"A HARRY +. KING.