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New-York tribune., 1891-09-25

AN AUSTRALIAN LOAN COMPANY IN TROUBLE.
Melbourne, Sept 24.-Aa inquiry made into the
ena'rs OF tbe Australian Mercantile Loan Conpany
SHOWS at institution 10 be in state of hopeless in
sesVehcy' OWING TO fraudulent system Of MANAGEMENT
Large sums the Investigation has asmonstrated 49,
been advanced 20 borrowers without security Tbs
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
A QUIET DAY AT REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.

Like the calm before the storm there was all appear
snce rest and peaceflness yesterday at the head
quarters Of tie Republican State Committee. There
were good many callers, and they caused OF course
a ripple of excitement But this calm simply means
that the elements working 10 bring about The
storm which will sweep away the Tammany ticket
In November Among the callers were Senator o'Con-
nor of BinghamtoD; senator Louis W. Emmerson.
of warrensburg, and Colonel Archie L. Baxter OF
Elmira. The coloae starts out with Mr.. Fasseu ana
Mr. Vrooman their tour. He IS said to be re-
markaby effective speaker, and will be OF great assist
ance TO the other speakers.
A telegram received by the committee yester-
day nom Andrew ID. White saying that Republican
peena yyo1ld be held at Ithaca october Is,
and he sincerely hoped that MIR. tassett ana AF'
Yrooman would speak there Of that time -
Mr. Fassett did not visit the committee rooms yes
terdav but remained at the Plaza Hotel all day
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
RrBToy c. WEBSTER PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

BurtOn c. Webster appeared in General Sessions yes
terday with his counsel william F. Howe. and pleaded
not guiity to the Indictment for murder fonnd against
him. No DAY for the tra was set ON August :
webster killed Charles T. Goodwin, ir, in the Pereivs
Flats No 23O West Forty -second-st
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
WARNED OUT OF BEHRING SEA.

Nc'ors, b. C., Sept. 24.-The sealing schooner
Ocean Belle has arrived here from the north with
1'2oo skins She was warned out OF Behrng sea in
june ana went to the Russian coast where her skins
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
TUE FIRST AMERICAN N1cKEL-sTEEL.

Washington sept 24.-The first instelment Of nickel
steel plate made in this country for actual use
delivered Yesterday at Ccamps' shpyafd It Is three
cruisers.
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
VOTING TO DISCONTINUE BUSINESS.

Boston. sept ai.-The directors Of Tie Eliot Fire
Insurance Company 10 day voi to disc inue bus ness
ON september 2G, and to reinsure all risks IN The
Niargn Fire Insurance Company Of New YORK
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
NM, ,nr1p,IA DEMOCRATS NOMINATE.

PHILADELPHIA. sept. 24.-The Democratic City Con
vention today unanimously nominated w. REDWOOD
wright for city treasurer and Theodore F. jenkins l0r
wills
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
THE ST. 1orIs AND SOUTHWESTERN.

st. Louis, sept 24-Edwin Gould has just returned
here from an inspection Of the st. Louis and south
western Railroad, aud reports it in fine condition lie
says business has largely increased since the improve
ment of the road. and that the company is making
money.
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
GOLD AT 3OS IN RUgN

GOLD At 308 ~ BUENoS AYREs
Bienos Ayres, Sept 2A.-Gold was ouoted vester.
lay at So6 per cent premium.
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25
s1-1npE oF A SINGER IN VIENNA.

Vienna sept 24.-Marie Wilt welLknown singer
committed suicide today by jumping from the fourth
story window Of her hotel. 1t is believed she was
temporarily deTanged
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25

valuable useful information by carefully sayhs 'n'
char The schools which the charts VIII be sent "efe
selected BY Mr. jasper az Mr.. Dunns requess
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25

vi INVLRND DISCOUNT RATE.
Lohooh, sept 24-The directors Of the Bank of
s 5ngisno To-Day advanced the minimum rate Of dis
count nom 1-2 per cent 10 3 per cent -
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25

fars sept 2S.-It is stated that the Opera Comiqu'
mas decided 70 produce Die Mestersinger' during hI
New-York tribune., 1891-09-25

A NEW CONSUL AT STOCkHOLM.
Washington sept. 24.-Tbe President today sp
ponted Cha,es W. Erdman, OF Kentucky to be United
States Consul al Stockholm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
Naval Orders.

Chief Engineer j A. Scott, has been
ordered to the hayward. League Island,
Ny.
Passed Assistant Engineer jefferson
Brown, has been detached from the Yam
tic and ordered to the receiving ship
Vermont
Passed Assistant Engineer Geor e II.
Cowie has been detached from the navy
yard New York, aud ordered to the Yam
tic.
PassedlAssistant Engineer ]. p. Mickey
has been detached from the navy-yard
League Island. and ordered to the Vesu-
vious
Passed Assistant Engineer Herschsl
Main has been detached from the Vesu-
vious and ordered as assistant TO the ex-
perimental board, New York
Passed Assistant Engineer Geosge H.
Kearney detached from the Vermont and
ordered to duty in connection with the
machinery of cruisers Nos and 8.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

Gen, Felix Agnus of the Baltimore
american has been over the oyster field
as the guest Of Commander Seth on
board the steamer Thomas, Capt How
ard, and gives most interesting and
deplorable condition OF the oyster situa-
tion in Maryland. To be appreciated it
should be read by every one interested
in this once great industry of our State.
We may have an occasion in the next
issue of the CAPITAL TO give some ex-
tracts from the article.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
Broke in the Ice.

James Strange, son of Mr., r. T.
Strange, had a narrow escape from
drowning this morning by breaking in
the ice en- College creek, near the Short
Line railroad bridge He was skating
near the bridge and went too far in,
where the ice is about half an inch in
thickness He went up to his neck in
the water and by grabbing the thick ice
in front of him pulled his way out. The
ice on College creek is very unsafe. and
If care Is not taken serious accident
will happen. 1t is estimated that about
400 persons have been on the ice in one
evening this week. Cracks are visible
in the ice from one aide of the creek to
the other.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

The counsel in the Archer bond case
al Towson consumed nearly the entire
session Of the court yesterday in > con-
iroversy ever the admissability of evil
dence as TO deposit of coupons made
by Archer in the name Of the State. The
State kept no record of the numbers Of
the bonds in the treasury. and it has
bean found difficult TO identify those
claimed to have been Incorporated
The numbers of all except the Frederick
city bonds have been obtained from those
who sold them to the State The num-
beers of few of the Frederick city bonds
were discovered by accident. and Messrs.
Whyte and-Poe wished TO identify all by
means OF the coupons deposited by Ar
cher The scourt. Judges Fowler and
Burke, limited the testimony to transac-
lions between February 2. 1856, and No
vember Is, 1859, the period of liability OF
the bond sued on. The State managed
10 get in about all the evidence II desired,
subject, however. to the condition that it
may be rused out hereafter if found in
admissible. Evidence Of additional hy-
publications. Of bonds by Archer was al
so given. The lengthy argument proven
ted the closing of the States evidence
Mr.. Whyts notified the defendants, how
ever, to be ready to day to begin the pre-
sentation of their side of the case. The
proceedings yesterday were attended with
the usual number Of exceptions, but eoun-
sci were not so acrimonious as on We'd
nesday. Among those who gave testi-
monY before the court yesterday were
G. A. Culver, cashier of the Farmers Ma
tional Bank of this city, Harry j. Hop
kins, clerk in the Comptroller's Office and
Robert Bowie, chief clerk in the treasur-
er's office, Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
Week orPrayer.

The subject to be considered at the
First NJ. L. Church tonight is, Chris
tian Education" Seats are free and all
are invited TO come.
United services viii be held to night
by the Presbyterian and Wesley Chapel
congregations at the Wesley Chapel
church. The subject for TO night viii be
Prayer for the Church Abroad; for in
creased missionary spirit-co-operation
and enlargement; for the family, sons
daughters and servants for Sunday
schools and all Christian Associations,
summaries, colleges aud universities. :
The Rev. H. II. Clark, Chaplain of the
navy win address the meeting and assist
in the services. All are invited to come
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

Have the greatest Bargains in SHOES
ever offered in Annapolis. They have
just received the entire stock Of Sample
SHOES from one of the largest manufac-
turers of Ladies Shoes in Baltimore CITY.
They consist Of Ladies' Dongola Button
and Lace half of them ase hand made
and the balance are machine-made. The
hand made are worth 81 and IS pair. =
They viii be sold for IS pair. The
machine made are worth So and $3.50 .
pair They viii all 60 at $3.50. The
above Shoes are made By one Of the best
manufacturer of Ladies Shoes In BaIgi-
more city Now is your chance to get .
fne pair OF Shoes for less than cost
prioe- ess
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

Perhaps you are run down. can't eat,
can't sleep. can't think, can't do any,
thing to your satisfaction, and you won
der what ails you. You should heed the
warning. you are taking the frat step
into Nervous Prostitution. You need a
Nerve Fonic and in Electric Bitters you
will find the exact remedy for restoring
your nervous system to its normal
healthy condition. Surprising result
follow the use OF this great Nerve Tonie
and Alternative. Your appetite returns,
good digestion is restored and the Liver
and Kidneys resume healthy action
Try a bottle. Price 50cents, at City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
Examining Spa bridge.

County Commissioners Childs and Ri
dout appointed at the last meeting of the
Board to examine the condition of Spa
creek bridge, and report at the next meet
ing OF the Board. performed that duty
this morning. They procured boat and
with broad axe in hand went from pile
to pile and tested its soundness. They
found but three piles under the whole
bridge that was in damaged condition,
and several parts Of the bridge that need
ed bracing. With these exceptions they
pronounce the bridge in sound and safe
condition. They tested every pile in the
bridge. and were surprised at their sound
ness. They win make their report to
the next meeting Of the Board.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

You have heard friends and neighbors
talking about it. You may yourself be
one of the many who know from per-
sonal experience just how good a thing
II is. If you have ever tried it, you are
one of its staunch friends, because the
wonderful thing about it is, that when
once given trial, DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry ever after holds place in the house
If you have meyer used 1t and should he
afflicted with cough. cold or any Throat
Lung or Chest trouble. secure bottle at
once and give ii fair trial 1t is guar
anteed every time, or money refunded
Trial Bottles Free at City Drug store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

The regular monthly meeting Of dirsc-
tors of House Of Correction took place
yesterday. There was no quorum. The
directors present were. Col Thomas
H. Hunt. John Ireland, E. G. Kenly.
Richard D. Hynson and DR.. A. c. Fox.
The visitors we're r. r. Smith, John c.
Bannon, F. Eugene WaSasn, Of Aanapo-
lis;W. w. Beck. Samuel Vsnnort and J. p.
West. On January ] there we're $50 in
mates --2l7 males and "a females The
health Of the place i reported good
Edith Reddik Of Brookyille. Montgom-
cry county. committed to the institution
recently for six months for larceny, on
Sunday last gave birth to male child.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
WINTER TRAvELro CALIFORNIA
The Series Of the PennsyIvaniaRaiI-
road Tours

That Florida il to be the haven OF ref
uge and recreation this year is NANTES
ted by the travel already directing itself
there To meet The demand Of many
who cannot afford the time nor expense
Of several months sojourn in the land Of
sunshine ard soft breezes, the Pennsyl
yAnia Railroad Company has announced
series Of FIVE tours TO leave New York
January 10Th. February Sd and 18th and
March Sd and 18th at the remarkably low
rate Of $1,000 from that city. and SIS. 90
from Philadelphia Baltimore, and Wash
ington Tourists will travel In Pullman
Palace Cars in charge Of Tourist Agent
and Chaperon A limit has been made
allowing one hundred and fifty passen-
gers only to each tour, 40 that applica-
lions for space and tickets should be
made well In advance
The round-trip rate includes Pullman
accommodations and meals en- route in
dining car attached to a train. and tick
cts will be sold from allprincipal stations
on the Pennsylvania Railroad system tc
a connecting point with the special For
detailed information and descriptive itin-
eracy application should be made TO
Pennsylvania Railroad ticket offices
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

ooh, girl with the jewelled fingers,
Oh maid with the laces rare

ooh, girl with the jewelled fingers,
Oh maid with the laces rare"
What are your jewels and what are
your laces worth to your You would
give them all il you could get back your
health. Well you can and you can keep
your Jewels and your laces too. Thou
sands OF women know by happy exper-
fence that DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescsip-
ton restores the health. It is positive
remedy for those arrangements, irregu-
larities and weaknesses 80 common TO
women. In fact, ii 10 the only medicine
for women. sold by druggists, under =
positive guarantee, from the manufac-
turers, that it viii give satisfaction in
every case. or money win be refunded
This guarantee has been printed on the
bottle wrapper. and faithfully carried
out for many years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
CAPITAL" JoTTlNGs.

Ash Wednesday falls on February II.
WNshngtons Birthday on Sunday. and
Easter on March 2Qth.
The days are slowly beginning TO show
so increase OF daylight, but as yet II can
not be noticed much.
This IL the kind Of weather that would
seem to bust the fad of going without
oyercoals
All brands ofpaper wrapped cigarettes
can be secured at the Central Drug Store
Among those who gave their testimo.
nrH TovsoR yesterday in the Archer
bond case were President j. w. Randall
and Cashier G. A. Culver, of the Far
mefs National Bank OF this city and Rob-
ert Bowie. clerk in the trsasurer's office
and II, J. Hopkins Of the Comptroller's
Office
Tonight closes the week of prayer in
the churches of this city-the Presbyter-
Ans uniting with the Wesley Chapel
congregation.
ROUGH ON DIRT SOAP takes the
cake.
Mrs w II Crenshaw, of Sumterville.
Florida, has a copy of the Maryland
Journal and the Baltimore Advertiser"
q l''S, which she desires to sell 10 the
STATE Of Maryland for the Worlds ex-
position.
buy your paper wrapped cigarettes at
'ne central Drug Store, State Circle.
The directors Of the Annapolis Savings
institution have elected ]. Harris Forbes.
presidents +. ii. stoekett, Jr, vice pres.
@snS Eugene Worthington, cashier, and
y N hunroe, solicitor.
Skaters should be careful as the ice Is
ao' As strong as ii might be. A skater
0r0ke IN this morning on College creek.
horse At the market to day had but
Sne ear. The missing member had been
ols'en on by dog when the animal was
lhe Archer case az Towson keeps Sec
.e'Afy OF State LeCompte busy. He has
y Ilse early in the morning, and when
Is returns to Annapolis at night, is kept
SSssy until after midnight attending TO
Executive business
oyitsrmen are still complaining about
Aasa times, and no oysters
Asa the merchant If these are duh
Nuies aud he viii say yes. with big Y.
Sev Jackson and family will arrive
.,le io-morrow and remain at the Ex-
~. le Aansion during the remainder of
Nm- Smith and Henry Mason have
s sSoshI the eehooIfer Bessie from Fred
Ar. sna Mira. A. c. Sweet. of West
te .ss1 VII celebrate their silver wedding
ae correctness Of the maxim moth.
- succeeds like success. is well ex-
- sls,iihed in Ayers Sarsaparilla. The
49, .Oss successful combination Of altera-
s $50 and ionics, il always succeeds in
4. '.as disease OF the blood, and hence
= wonderful popularity.
Advertise in ths CAPsrAL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
zoe cAN

The organization of this associations
viii offer immense inducements to per-
sons desiring to build cottages at West
Annapolis. II is purposed that lot own
ers shall be entitled, when they so de
sire, to the first privilege as borrowers.
This viii enable parties of limited means
or with stated moderate incomes to buy
and build Immediately. the association
advancing the cash necessary TO do so.
Persons becoming share holders can
borrow on such liberal arrangement that
their surplus weekly, or monthly earn
ings drawn from an extended period of,
say. ten years, will suffice to pay their
loans. They can thus buy a home
with the money that would other
wise be absorbed and lost in paying rent.
For particulars call and see or address
George T. Melvin. See his Free Excur.
sion adv. elsewhere
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
REDUCTION IN CAB FARE.
lS Cts. Per Passengsr-IO Tickets for 81 +,
Good for One Fare Inside city Limits
10 O'Clock r. M

You can secure your Tickets from Driy-
ers or at the Postal Telegraph Office
Maryland Avenue
The Pioneer Of the Cab System in Anna
polls. Call Boxes 10 Postal Tele- -
graph Office, (CAB STAND from
following places:
Naval Academy Gate, Academy Club,
MARYLAND Hotel, all Oyster Packing Els
adjustments, Farmers National Bank,
Wolfes Hotel, Bonds Rose House,
Smiths Restaurant. near A., w. j. b.
Depot, Mitehell's Shoe Store. Central
Drug Store, Comptroller's Office. Exc
eutive Chamber, Governors Mansion.
B-Orders left at Postal Telegraph
Office for early trains will receive prompt
attention.
Annapolis Cab Company
de- EDGAR HUTTON, Manager.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
Lecture.

A lecture will be delivered by Mr. E.
F. Johnson, on Monday evening Jan 18th,
at the public school house. Passport.
Subject: True Greatness. as this lee
ture is given for charitable object, II
is hoped that good audience will be
present. Doors open at Z P. NJ, lecture
commences at $50. Admission fee 10
cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
omcers Installed.

The following officers of the Improved
order Of Red Men were installed last
night; Julian Brewer, Sachem: w. w.
Russell, Senior Sycamore; r. G. Mitchell
Junior Sycamore; Great Senior Sycamore
Miller and Great Keeper of Wampan,
Anthony of the Great Council OF Mary
land, presided at the ceremonies
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

A Series of Winter Tours to Florida
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Last year many people fed from the
intolerable humidity of the Northern eli
mate to that Of the south, where unifor-
nifty of temperature and bright sunlight
together put a new phase on life
This winter the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, in pursuance of policy inau-
gurated several years ago. and with many
additional Incidental Improvements, has
arranged q series of FIVE tours, to be run
from New York to Jacks nvihe, as fol-
lows: January both, February Sd and nth
Tourists will travel in Pullman Palace
Cars in charge of Tourist Agent and
Chaperon. A limit must necessarily be
made in order to allow each passenger a
double birth, and this limit has been
made one hundred and fifty.
The round-trip rate. including Pull
man accommodations and meals en- route
in dining car attached to the train. is
5000 from New York. $4S.00 from
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
Tickets viii be sold from all principal
stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad
system to connecting point with the
pecial. For detailed information appli-
cation should be made to ticket offices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
Maryland State Temperance ALI
ance.

The executive committee of the Mary
land State Temperance Alliance held .
meeting yesterday afternoon at the
Methodist Episcopal Book Rooms, East
Baltimore street, and listened to an ad-
dress by Mrs. Keefer, of Canada, an
evangelist A committee Of eight was
appointed to make arrangements for the
State convention, to be held in the
spring. Edwin Higgins, the president
of the executive committee as was also the
secretary, the Rev w. G. Herbert.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
santa Claus Mistake.

The beautiful cantata Santa Claus
Mistake, given by the Ministering Chill
dren's League, will be repeated st the
Masonic Opera House on Wednesday,
January IA, at 8 P. NJ Reserved seats
35 cents, for sale at Marcy's Drug Store.
General admission, Is cents. Matinee
for children only on Tuesday, January
II, / p. NJ Admission 10 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
WANTED

kPARTNER with 800 to 500 to en-
gage with the undersigned in paying
enterprise. one that can be made TO pay
handsomely in short time. Must be >
ness Is close so good city with no OPP
position at all. Address
Ia J. GILES, Annapolis. Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
THE WEATHER TOMORROW.

WASHINGTON. Jan s, / p. M.-The
Weather indications OF the United States
signal Service for this vicinity, for tween.
yiour hours from 3 p. m to-day, are for
iiif colder, northerly winds.
Thermometer at The CAPITAL office At
noon to-day stood $50
Almanac for Annapolis Tomorrow.
San Rises. S.22 Moon Rises 2 69A. n
Sun Sets, 44s HighTide l06s.m. 10 27pm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
E,ecutire Annointments.

The Governor has appointed John s.
Marshall justice of the peace for the 4th
district of Dorchester county vice ]. w.
Mace, resigned; VIM. A. Hawley, justice
of the peace for the eleventh district of
Dorchester county, and also appointed,
s. w. Woolschage special policeman for
the Northern Central Railway at Canton,
Baltimore county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-09
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