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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Death or SURGEON Ruth.

Melancthon L. Ruth, Surgeon United
States Navy. died suddenly yesterday
morning at the United States Naval Hos.
pital on GTey's Ferry road Philadelphia
where he was stationed on waiting or
ders He was a son of the late Rev.
John Ruth. native of this state aged
forty-five years lie graduated in medi-
cine In 1868 and was Immediately ap.
pointed assistant surgeon ia the navy
In 1872 he was promoted TO passed as
sistant surgeon and from 1874 10 1879
was attached 10 the bureau of medic,s :
In 1879 he was promoted to be surgTO
and assigned to the Naval Academy
Annapolis. After four years of
on tie Asiatic station he spent iyxO. !
at the Washington, navy yard, .. Two
years at the marine headquarters. Wash
ington. DIR. Ruth wss a popular man in
society and q member of the Clover
Club, of Philadelphia His mother resides
in Washington and he has relativesin Ma.
iYland where he is well known. During
his residence in Washington he was a
prominent figure in the social gatherings
of the capital. being fine looking man
of attractive manners.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Itcms of Intorest-Local and Otherwise
Don't fail to get pair of those fine
shoes at b. u b for Xmas gilt.
The oyster schooner Someret Bird
is ashore at West River.
Tine Governor took up several par
don cases to-day but no action was TAX
en- in any ofthem.
The County Commissioners by special
invitation Of the proprietor, were dined
at the O'Connell Hotel TO day.
1t is reported that about forty non.
resident vessels are engaged in dredging
in Maryland waters The State oyster
navy will keep sharp lookout for them
MIR. f. L Soderholtz. OF the Boston
Architectural Club Is visiting our city
and county with view of securing
photos of some of the colonial architec.
ture in this section.
ID 4 b. the leaders of ali kinds Of
footwear will commence their Xmas
sale on Tuesday Dec. 10 and continue
until January 1st
Headache pains cease at once after
using Bradycrotine.
New Currants can be purchased at
Jos, Duvalrs Grocery Store, Main street,
Tor cents per pound.
Have you the swell head Bradyero.
Inc will cure.
Try the Cork Sole Rubber Boots, G..
A. Brady, sole agent Annapolis.
Try the Woonsocket Cork Sole Rub
her Boots and you will wear no other, q
A. Brady, sole agent for Annapolis.
West street, opposite the Bank.
Improvements are going on at Muir
ray Hill and lots there are in demand.
--Bradycrotine is blessing to Head
ache sufferers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Demore.t's Family Magazine.

Demorest's Family Magazine for Jan.
uary is perfect gem. Its illustrations
are magnificent Its frontispiece, "A
Slippery Spot" in water colors, is a
charming picture of two little maids on
a slippery spot, one trying to recover
her lost hat, while the other tries to steady
her precarious footing. Eloquent ST.
lence, is a fine steel engraving. from
the great English artist Alma-Tadema,
This subject needs little comment. The
magazine is one of exquisiteness through
out, and no lady should be without it.
No better New Years present could
be given lady friend, wife mother or
daughter than Demorests Family Maya
zine for 1892. Every month contains a
beautiful artistic calendar The literary
contents are of the highest order, inter-
esting and instructive Send for sam
pie copy. Single copies 20 cents, 81 90
year Address Democrats monthly
magazine, Is East l4th Street, N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15

We stated In yesterdays CAPITAL that
the Wright falni residing on Green
street were in sore distress, and we
stated 4ghatwas true The family Is com
posed of four or five helpless ladies all
of whom are down with the grip and
pneumonia mother of the young
lady, Miss Katie Wright died during the
day. Kind neighbors have administered
to their wants and given them Temporal
nv relief but there is much that appeals
10 the Christian and Charitable disposed
to ALLEVIATE the sufferings and distress of
this griei-stricken and helpless family.
The mother lies cold in death in one
chamber, while the other members of the
family are upon beds OF sickness, any
one of which may at any time die Their
pitiless condition appeals to the charity
of our city. ANY contribution left at this
office will at once be turned over to the
helpless family or the ladies who have
their interest at heart.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
County Com missIoners.

The County Commissioners met to-day
and transacted their usual routine bust
ness in the way OF examining and pass.
ing upon accounts. The report OF the
committee on the public road in the Sth
district was lai over until after the
holidays States Attorney Munroe was
before the Board in behalf of Sheriff
Claude with reference 10 an order pass
ed by the Board at q previous meetin z
regulating the fees of Deputy Sheriffs
4 r&<Astables conveying prisoners 20
. ~ The States Attorney contended
N w, 4was an abridgement OF the Sher-
10 = cqhts which the Commissioners
- not do The Board said that the
order was not TO apply 10 deputy shef
SIS. only when doing c0nstable's duty,
and the only object of the order was 10
force constables and deputy sheriffs TO
have parties accused tried in the dis.
tricts where they reside. The order was
so modified as net TO apply 10 the Sher
fH
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
How to succeed.

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve. Some fail be.
cause of poor health, others want of
luck, but the majority from deficient
grit-want of nerve. They are nervous,
irresolute, changeabie, easily get the
blues and .take the spirits down to keep
the spirits up" thus wasting money,
time. opportunity and nerve force.
There is nothing like the Restorative
Nervine, discovered by the great spec
mist, DR.. Miles, to cure all nervous dis
ease of headache, the blues, nervous
prostration, sleeplessness. neuralgia, st.
Vitus dance, fits. and hysteria. Trial
bottles and fine book of testimonials free
at the City Drug store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
The Workingmen,s club.

The next public meeting of the Work
ingmen's Club will take place on Friday,
December 18th at 8 P. M. at the Mission
Chapel. The following is the pro-
gramme:
/. Lecture, by Lieut. c. I. B. Moore.
U. S. N Subject: THE Conquest OF
Peru"
2. Piano Solo, by Miss Parlett.
3. Recitation. by Miss Bessie Abbott.
4. Musical Trio, by Messrs. Shaw,
Strange. Kaiser.
8. Singing, by Miss Feldmeyer.
Mandolin Quartette, by Messrs. JOS.
s. M. Basil, Jr.. John Basil. Robert Clay
ton and Herman Ellinghausen.
Admission five cents. Workingmen
especially invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15

The Opera House was packed last night
the attraction being the Theresa New
combe Company in the picturesque Dor.
der drama, ''The Boy Scout" The play
is of course a representation of western
life in it's most dangerous phases.
and of its kind is good one. Thrilling
situations. timely rescues and the duel
TO the death follow in the usual order,
and are we'll presented by good com
pany. Miss Newcombe displayed pro-
nounced ability in her role, and was lib
orally spplauded throughout The perfor-
nance Mr. Monroe made an excellent
well sustained by MIR. Marten. The other
members of the company were good In
their respective parts. The same com
pany plays"The Boy Detective" tonight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Ornhans, Court.

In the Orphans Court this morning
letters of administration were granted
ted to Allwina Ruegg on the estate OF
Kasper Ruegg, deceased.
Inventory of the personal estate of
Edwin Clark. deceased, was passed.
The petition of Thos NJ. Cole and
Geo. III Rider, to pay over certain
sum OF money to their guardian, was
granted by the Court.
The frst and final account of Eliza n.
Lansdale, administrator of Thos. IL !.
Lausdale, was filed and passed.
After passing number of claims Court
adjourned.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Deserving Praise

We desire 10 say to our citizens. that
for years we have been selling DR. King 8
New Discovery for Consumption DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have
never handled remedies that sell as well,
or that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate to guaran-
tee them every time, and we stand ready
to refund the purchase price if satisfac-
tory results do not follow their use
These remedies have won their great
popularity purely on their merits at the
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
BROOKS &BARTONS

Great Xmas Sale commencing Tuesday
Dec. 10. We will put on sale our entire
stock of Ladies' and Misses fine hand
made Button Shoes, common sense Opera
and Square toes. with or without pat.
tips, widths A. B. and Call sizes All
of the above Shoes are made by Geo.
Pollock the Ladies artistic Shoemaker
of Baltimore. Every pair are worth
from 81 90 to $500. We intend to close
them out at the low price of 50 so pair
This great Xmas Sale will continue until
January LIST 1892. The store will be open
every evening until 10 O'clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
overhauling the water Closets.

Workmen are now engaged in over
hauling the water closets at the head of
the stairways leading TO the Executive
Department and the Court OF Appeals in
the State House. The work is being
done by Messrs Geo. L. Knipp & Co, of
North Howard street, Baltimore These
closets have been in defective condition
for some time, and the offensive odors
arising from them have caused much I'M
favorable comment by visitors and others
of the State House Il is said the plumb
ing is of very defective character, and
will all have TO come out.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
A Pumpkin Pie.

There is now on exhibition at the
O'Conneli Restaurant. corner Church
Circle and Church street, large yellow
pumpkin which will be cut on Christmas
eve. and the person guessing the nearest
number of seeds will receive the amount
in the pool Ten cents q guess is the
penalty. A large number of guesses have
already been made, and the lucky guess
er will get snug little pile for his ad.
venture. lie not only gets the amount
in the pool, but the pumpkin. which will
supply him with pumpkin pie all the
winter
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
The Josh spruceby Band.

The small boy with his Ma and Pa,
VIII be out In all his glory next Friday,
December 18th, to see the parade of the
great Uncle Josh Spruceby Band The
parade is a very funny one headed by
old Uncle Josh himself and his Jingham
umbrella and il is free TO all. There will
undoubtedly be agoodly number of look
eFs on. Reserved seats on sale at Mar.
oey's Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Naval Notes.

The new recoil mount designed by the
naval ordnance bureau for the 4-inch
rapid-fire guns has had series of trials
at Indian Head and has proven a COM
plete success. The bureau will proceed
with its manufacture for service use.
Commander Charles Fl. Davis, United
States Navy, recently ordered to CON-
mand the cruiser Montgomery, at the
Columbian Iron Works. Baltimore. re-
ported yesterday for duty in connection
with her fitting out.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
seeking a Pardon

Hanson p. Barnes, of Baltimore. was
here 10 day 10 see the Governor In behalf
OF a pardon for Geo. Kitchens, convicted
liz the Circuit Court of Dorchester coun.
ty of having arms on his boat and with
resisting the oyster police force, and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for four years
lone OF which ne has already served. The
Governor took the matter under advis-
ments
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
THANKS
AnNAroLrs. Mn.. Dec 14th

ANNAPOLIS, md, Dec 18th, 1891
We. the Trustees Of Mt Moriah A. NJ
4. Church. in meeting assembled, do
hereby heartily and sincerely thank God
the menbels and friends of Christianity
for their great. grand. good and glorious
contribution of &6l2.40. received by US
for the main debt OF our church, at our
Third Annual Rally. Dec. 18th 1891
MAY the blessings OF ',od, the Father.
for ever. be upon all signed in the
presence OF. aud on behalf of the board.
IF. ALDRIDGE, Chairman
A. B p. CARVER, Secretary. DIS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Lecture at the FIRST NJ. e Church

Mrs. ii. 4. Monroe, of Philadelphia, q
very talented lecturer. will lecture at the
First NJ e. Church. tonight Decembt T
10. Her subject will be England;
its Shrines. Palaces and Scenery" The
lecture will be illustrated by fine stere
optican views Mrs. Munroe is highly
commended by such as the Philadelphia
Ledger, Philadelphia North American,
and Baltimore Sun
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15

The contract for ten cars for the Cur
tbs Bav. Anne Arundel county. Electric
Railway was awarded yesterday TO the
Lewis Fowler Manufacturing Company.
of Brooklyn. All the contracts for the
construction and equipment of this rcad
have now been awarded except for the
power house and car-sheds. The speci-
locations for these are IN the hands OF the
contractors. and the returns are expected
10 be made to-day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
CoaMENDABLE

All claims not consistent with the high
character of Syrup of Figs are profusely
avoided by the CAL Fig Syrup Company.
II acts gently on the Kidneys, liver and
eowels, cleansing the system effectually,
Out II Is not care-all and makes no
pretension that every bottle will not sub
tantate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
The New Clerk OF the Court OF APP.
peals.

Frank Ford. Esqr, the newly elect
ed Clerk of the Court of Appeals arrived
here last night, and stopped at the
Maryland Hotel Later in the evening
he was accompanied by Col. Spencer G..
Jones. the outgoing clerk, and together
they proceeded TO the Court of Appeals
room, where they were engaged in con-
yersation up to late hour, and the Col
explained to him the routine duties of
the Office and other matters of import
ance to the new clerk. Mr.. Ford will
at once enter npon his duties. 1t is said
he will not make any charges in his cler-
zeal force for the present. COL Jones in
his retirement carries with him into pri-
vate life the best wishes of a host of
friends for his future success and happi-
ness and the scriptural INDUCTION well
done good and faithful Servant" Mr..
Ford will be sworn in before Gov. Jack.
son TO morrow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Christmas Tree Ornaments and Decora.

tjonS-Glass, Tinsel, Icicles and Moss
Gold, Silver and Colored Papers,
Toilet Sets, Children's and Doll
Swings and Toys of all descriptions
at
Mrs. M. L. ii. TAYLoR's
New Store, 36 Market Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
ruAvELLER's GUIDE.


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..,.nrLg TAgS8 Egzcr. Ger, IL, 1921.
WIKI DAYS
l.., Annapolis for Baltimore aud Way
..,'......-64J. anl 3 40 a. m, IL IA, and 8. 40
r.u.
sr.Ju.-7lj and 900 a. m, l.lo' and
. 40 p. 90.
SUNDAYS
l..s tu1lJo.is--s 4j A. m and 4.30 p. m.
1--we Bal.lm0rc-g % a. NJ, and4.5O p. IN
,,refyht train Will run daily except Sunday.
~ssre.-A Annapolis 20 baltimore and return;
az" Freight taken at lowest rates.
e. A. COOMBs, Manager Director.
4 s.uPiUE, Train Master.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Hobby-Horsss, Shortly Horses Vases

Cups and Saucers, Mugs, Blocks,
Wagons loaded with Blocks, Moss
Toys, Wash Sets, Kitchen Sets,
Arks, Stoves, and Animal Toys at
Mrs. NJ. l.. II. TAYLoR's
New Store, SO Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Naval orders

The following naval orders have been
issued by the Navy Department since
our last issue.
Commander Geo. Il. Ide has been or
dered to ordinance instruction at the
Washington navy.yard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Express Wagons and Wheel BarrOws

of Iron and Wood-Slelghs, Sleds,
Drums, Guns, Cannons, Stables,
Magic Lanterns, Games, Iron, Tin
and Wood Trains, at
Mrs. M. j.. III. TAYLoR's
New Store, SO Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Doll Carriages all Sizes and Prices Dolls

of Bisque, Wax, Rubber, Unbreaka-
bic and Washable-Doll Trunks, Pi.
amos, Tea Sets, Chairs, Tables, Cribs
and bedsteads at
Mrs. N. l.. H. TAYLoR's
New Store, SO Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
SUPPER.
SUPPER I,

The ladies of PASSPORT will give an
oyster supper Friday night, at the resi-
dence of Capt. Ward, Eastport Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the Herbert
praying band. Admission Free A good
supper for 25 cents. A full attendance
is requested. Everybody invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
PBoTo-NorICE.

All those wishing TO make Christmas
present with Photo or Crayon pictures
must give their orders until the 21st this
month Appointment preferred. Pho
TO Art Studio, q Main Street
II. SCHAEFER.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
A Christmas Present.

Call at G. A. Bradys and get pair of
FELT SLIPPERS for your husband.
wife or child. He has a full line of them
in four colors-cardinal, blue, brown
end drab, from 81 .25 to 50 80.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Reports, Petition. Orders, Bills Pass
ed. Etc. Etc

Reports. Petition. Orders, Bills Pass
ed. Etc, Etc.
The regular monthly meeting of the
City Council, was held last night. May
or Brown. Counsellor Revel, and full
board of Aldermen present.
REPORTS
The'reporis of City Collector and Treas
urer, City Commissioner, Fire Marshall,
Market Master. Chief of Police { IT the
month OF November, we're received and
referred 10 their respective committees.
PETITIONS.
The following petitions were received
From Capital Socials. for use of Assem-.
bly, Rooms on night of January ~, gran
ted; from Water Witch Hook and Lad
der Company, for use of Assembly Rooms
on night of February 22nd, granted; from
w. X. Shields aud +. Z Parkinson, ask
ing to be excused from being compelled
TO connect with sewer on Charles street,
referred TO street committee; from Dan
lie! Goodrich and others. for use of As
sembly Rooms on night of December %,
for charitable purpose, granted; from
Asbury Nj. +. Church for use of Assem-
bly, Rooms on night of December II, and
to pay 81 80 for same, granted.
Mr.. james Nj. Munroe, appeared be-
fore the board and presented a petition
asking the release of Samuel w. Brooks
w. l. Pfeiffer, Christian Boessel and
Washington ID. Basil. sureties on the
bond of j. Frank Kramer, late tax collec-
tor Of Annapolis. Mr.. Munroe stated
that he asked for the release OF these
parties as the interest was increasing
and that the Circuit Court had found
Mr. Kramer not guilty of the charge of
embezzling the city's money. On mo.
ton OF Alderman Wells the petition was
laid over until the next meeting of the
Board and the clerk was directed TO
find out the insolyences in the hands of
Mr. Kramer
ORDERS.
Alderman Thompson offered an order
that the finance committee petition the
Legislature TO Empower the City Council
to issue bonds To the amount of $50. 200
10 liquidate the city's condition and TO
enable IL to build an electric light plant
and a reservoir. Counsellor Revell NOV
ed that the order be properly prepared
and placed in the hands of committee
II was ordered that 100000 be appro-
priated for the repair of streets and the
purchase of schells.
Ordered, that the Collector and Treas.
urer be directed to furnish the Board at
the next meeting with q full statement
OF the accounts with the city of J Frank
Kramer, late collector and treasurer.
That $3.50 be appropriated for the re-
pair of Assembly Rooms.
1t was ordered also that Mr.. j. Frank
Kramer be requested to furnish the
Mayor with full statement OF all claims
for insolvencies he may have against
the city.
The finance committee was authorized
to advertise for proposals for building
an additional story on the truck house
of the Water Witch Hook and Ladder
Commany.
The Mayor stated to the Board that
the city had met with loss. In the
burning of the small pox shanty on the
suburbs OF the city. The old house was
destroyed by fire Sunday Morning, sup
posed to have been the work of an in
cendiary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
p,TEs or ADVERTISING

.ra tr5t iassrGiJu. zoo, supsa-
D.. - -t.taa. 30 Genus. Specia rates maj
',.rapth.y. quarterly aud yearly adverIs-
L-.,.sI notices aud political or personal
sl.., .r..rr.0as. ] &c . per line,
g. .... marriage haAsanccmeuiE, twenty
rf.. .!.IATl notices w.ii be charged
a.. #. .lg..--a. tao uslsl rates ~ adyerhS-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15

Buy n pair of Oak Sole Rubber
Boots at G. A. Brady's. sole agent fol
Annapolis. They are non-conductors OF
heat and cold, and never draw the feet
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were reported ia

Just think pair OF handmade shoes
for SO so at b & b.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15

= The greatest bargain ever offered in
Annapolis are being offered by b. Il b.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
when she was Child. she cried for castoria.
When shs became Miss, she chung 20 Castoria.
whsa she had Children, she gave them Castoris
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-15
Annapolis. W. - Is. Railroad.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
rnE WEATHER REPORT.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

(OFFfCIAL.(
&c Forecast fbrAnuHppli- aud vicinity
l,NS1 WASHINGTON ID. G.. Dec is, 1891
~ The United States weather bu'
lcau forecast for Annapolis and viein
uy is for showers slightly warmer We'd
ncyday Colder Wednesday night and
generally fair Wednesday.
HARRINGTON.
TODAYS RECORD.
Max. Temperature, ..... ...,., .OV Falr
Minimum Tcmperature........ ~
THE SUN AND MOON.
DECEMBER -, 1891.
Sun rises. o.. 2 "a m Moan rises. 800.
Sun sets. SO y m
DAYS Lcngth--0 Hours and 6 Minutes
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-04

various State Alliance presidents was
stricken out. A substi, ute was adopted
con shutting committee, of five to be
elected by the council and to act as adj
visory to the Pre- ident. Another amend
mcnt permits females to pay the per
capita tax and become the basis of rep
resentation as we'll as males
A resolution was offered, asking Con-
gress to pension only honorably dis
charged and INDECENT soldiers and to
provide for the payment of all pensions
by issuing Sub-Treasury notes for that
purpose. jerry Simpson and General
Weaver lei the opposition, and Con-
gresham Livingston, President Polk
and others from the South favored it's
adoption. When put to a vote the reso-
luton was carried by decided majority.
The scandal growing out of the con-
ncc!ion of the State agents with the
National Union Company was called to
the attention of the council by the SUBJ
mission of a report which recommended
that tho National Union Company be
Endorsed by the council. The whole
matter was laid upon the table. A reso-
luton was then adopted declaring that
the council was not responsible for the
acts of the business agents.
Inc ocala platlofm was approved with
but two changes in the word
ing of the Sub-Treasury plank.
Who're that section now reads shall
loan money" upon imperishable farm
products it is changed to "shall issue
money" and where it reads mot moro
than per cent interest" the last word
is changed to "taX." The report was re-
ccived with cheers
The first official boycott ever declared
by the Alliance was ordered against tho