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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
A Petrifled oyster

Col. Henry Page has presented the
State Museum with large p trified oys-
ter measuring seven inches in length and
weighing pounds and ounces. In bis
letter to the Land Commissioner. Col
Page says 81 send you by Judge Irv-
ing an oyster which was found By one of
our dredgers, to be placed If you think
proper in the Museum of Maryland curl
osities If it is a fair specimen of the
ancient oyster it would seem that the
size, as well as the quantity has deterio-
ated in modern times not little An
half dozen on the shell of this size would
be a respectable lunch
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
w~ the ra11 last Night.


Tie masked bal given last night 1t the
Assembly Roons b. The Water Witch
Hook and Ladder compano, was i grand
sucfees. over q hundred couples being on
the floor The dresses were character
istie and laughahly all nationalities
being represented. Among the most al
fraclive characters on the floor weres
Miss Julia Henkel. Prince Imperial, :
Miss Rosa Lamb. Domino VIM. Z.
Sweeizy. Scotch John Lamb. Peru
Fl Ellinghousen. Japan: Lewis Thorn
as, Highlander" J. III Wheeler. Turk !"
Ogner characters represented were: Sail
ors, Indians, clowns. COW boys, Uncle
Sam, the Irish and Duschman, and the
African Last, but BY no means least.
were the news boys" represented by
two young ladies. their costumes being
draped with all the leading papers Of the
day, including among the rest the EvKx-
INeCAPITALwhich was very conspicuous
II displayed at their side were well
filled news bags of copies of the EVEN
ING CAPITAL, which they distributed to
advantage in their attractive and novel
costumes These were the most novel
and original characters on the door,
and attracted much attention BY all
The affair was one of the most enjoyable
that has been given this season and the
committee are 10 be congratulated upon
their great success.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
The Opera House

A good house greeted the Sawtelle
Comedy Company last night on their
second appearance at the Opera House
The five act drama, Van. the Virgil
MAN, was given, and was received with
applause, the Company fully sustaining
their former reputation. Each ticket
holder was given a ticket which entities
them to chance in the handsome water
pitcher to be given away on Saturday to
the lucky winner Tonight the sensa
tional drama, Neck and Neck" win be
presented, which abounds in thrilling
and laug liable situations.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

The Maryland pack of tomatoes for
1890 amounted to 049, 157 cases as against
gu 1873 in 1880. With New Jersey and
Delaware, this State furnished one third
OF the canned tomatoes produced in the
United States. Production for 1890 in
each of the:e States was one. third
greater than 1889 This is due to an ex
ceptionally good season for ripening the
fruit, lasting from August almost to
November Another fact which also
contributed to this result Was ~ effort
on the part Of peach packers to utilize
their cans and turn penny. after It be
came evident that the peach crop was a
failure.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
A baltimore Flrm.s Enterprise

The display advertisement of Messrs.
Posner Bros Of Baltimore offers new
plan to the people of Annapolis. They
are business men and appreciate the
fact that when Others think times are
hard, it is for them to make them easier.
A penny saved is two earned, and If " u
go to Posner Bros. you will make more
than your days wages and your railroad
fare. They have put prices where you
cannot resist, and it viii be a colder day
than this month has given when you
will have such chance again. Don't
miss the opportunity. They are liye
men. as you will be convinced whea you
get TO their counters. 3
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
senator ingalls,, Defeat.

The Kansas legislature balloted vester-
day for United States SenatarMr. w. A
PETER, the nominee of the Farmers ALI
ance, received 9S votes. and Senator In
gals, republican and present Senator IS
votes
Judge PETER is tue son of farmer
and was born in Pennsylvania. He pick
ed up an education in the country
schools in the winter, and al the age of
fifteen was teacher himself at salary
of $40 month He bought books with
his savings and took part In the debating
society's deliberations. AT the age OF
seventeen years he declined an oppor-
tunity to takea full course at Dickin-
son College, and refused to study law
because he believed successful LAWYER
could not be an honest man. lie seems
to have lived sort of rowing life until
the rebellion broke out, when he joined
the Union Army and rose TO be q lieut.
enant After the war lie went to Kan
sas. set up as farmer and started nexs-
paper called the Ia sas Farmer. He
has always been republican.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Everything for
POS N 8
BALTIMORE,


Heart disease is usually supposed to be
incurable, but when properly treated a
large proportion of cases can be cured.
Thus Mrs Elmira Hatch, of Elkhart, Ind.
and Mrs Mary L. Baker, of Ovid, Mich.
were cured after suffering 90 years. S,
G. Minburger, druggist at San Jose I'll
says that DIR. Miles New Heart Cure,
which cured the former, worked won
ders for his wife. Levi Logan of Buch
naan, Mich, who had heart disease for sc
years, says two bottles made him feel
like new man." Dr. Miles New
Heart Cure IL sold by j. w. Hodges 6
Co.. City Drug Store Book Of wonderful
testimonials free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
CAPITAL" JoTTlNes.

State Treasurer Brown was at the ex-
eCntye mansion last night discussing
Stale matters with the Governor. There
VIII be a meeting of the board OF public
work TO morrow.
About dozen men of West and South
river engaged in an exciting fox chase
yesterday, with a pack of well trained
hounds The fox was run into den in
South river
A little daughter of Mr.. Jas Lowman
fell down stairs at her fathers residence
on Prince George street. last night and
was seriously injured.
"A God.send is Ely's Cream Balm. /
had eatarrh for three years. Two or
three iimesa week my nose would bleed
thought the sores would never heal.
Your Balm has cured me. Mrs. NJ. A.
Jackson, Portsmouth, n. II.
Prof Varley. gave slereoptican ex-
hibtiion last night at Waugh Chapel,
near Gambrilfs, consisting of views of
SANKEY'S travels
Agentleman who recently purchased
Peerless Steam Cooker for his wife,
SAID, It he could not get another, he
would not part with il at any price.
Tonight the services at the Presbyter-
IAN Church will be prayer for colleges.
The Governor has appointed Asa Ram
e, special policeman for the Mccullough
non Company, of Cecil County.
:, MT, Thomas F. Lsnsdale, formerly of
Aeasgomery county, died at DAVIDSON
f'lls on Tuesday,
me Anne Arundel Historical Society
net last night
Francis Smith, acolored domestic en-
Rloyed IN the family Of MIR. A. Hart. on
aaflland ave, ruptursd a blood vessel
4 her right leg while at work this mora
ass iir 9, Il. Henkel was called in and
'saaesed surgical attention.
n our court report yesterday in the
sase o. Black VS., Beall. the name Of the
ale ihos. S Beall was mentioned in
Sssad ef George Beall. the bondsman. =
~ make this correction in Justice to
'ae ia'e Fhos. s Bealrs heirs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
AZ the FIRST II. E. Church.

Rev. DIR. Wilson, one Of the most elo-
quent minister's in this country, will
preach at the First NJ f. Church this
evening at s o'clock. There are few
men either in the American or European
pulpit who have such mastery Of bib
lical and neurological knowledge IS DR..
Wilson. and all who enjoy pulpit feryor
together with homiletical finish can have
q rare treat BY attending the First ii. E.
Church to night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
our sugar Refinery al Curtis Bay.

The second cargo of sugar for the re-
finery at Curtis Bay, this county. arrived
yesterday. The cargoes comprise $3.50
bags of the raw material, aggregating
about 970 tons. With the cargo of the
bark Matanzas, which arrived last week,
there are now 2,52O tons of sugar in
stock with which to begin operations.
Fires were started at the refinery on
Monday night and all the intricate ma
chinery of the refinery now in operation.
Within week the work of refining will
begin, the preliminary trial of every part
being necessary before starting the prac-
tical work of refining Another vessel
is loading sugar for The Curtis Bay ref
merry.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
FUTURE or THE OYSTER
Its Extinction Threatened Unless
New Methods are Adopted

A recent letter from Gen B. r. John
ston TO Baltimore paper predicting
the extinction Of the oyster bels unless
measures shall be taken 10 replenish
them i likely to bear good fruit Presi-
dent Tyler, Of William and Mary Col
iege Of Virginia. In letter 10 the Rich
mond Dispatch says that ibis college
would gladly undertake the trust OF ex-
peTimental oyster culture. The college
i In the center of tide-waier Virginia,
contiguous TO the oyster beds Of James
and York rivers, and the gift to it Of q
few thousand acres ofoyster lands would
enable il TO work out the question OF
oyster-culture on scientific basis The
offer should enlist the ready corporation
of the State.
Il may be true, as Florida papers say.
that Indian river alone has oyster-beds
enough TO supply the continent for years,
or, as one journal puts it. that amy set
tier along its banks who wants bed of
his own has only to put few pelmetto
logs on the bottom of the river. throw a
bushel of oysters upon 1t and they imme-
diateiy go to growing and multiplying
indefinitely. Admitting this, it is well
known fact that some of the most high
ly-prized beds in our neighboring waters
have virtually become exhausted, so that
the varieties of oysters that made them
famous are merely traditions now. Be-
sides, oyster culture has It's scientific
claims, and, irrespective of results, the
proposition of the yirginian college is
commendable as showing the practical
tendency of college work in these days
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Buy your paper wrapped ciga cites at
the Central Drug Store, State Circle
Lemon Elixir.

Pleasant. Elegant and Reliable.
For billiousness and constipation take
Lemon Elixir
For fevers, chills, and malaria. take
Lemon Elixir.
For aleeplessness. nervousness and
palpitation of the heart, take Lemon
Elixir
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies'. for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. Mozley sI.emon Elixir will not fail
ron in any Of the above named diseases,
all of which arise from . torpid or
diseased liver, stomach. kidney or bowels.
Prepared only by Or. Motley, Atlanta,
Ca 80 cents and 100 per bottle, at drug
gists cod 4 20
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Naval orders.

Lieut. Chas. Laird. has been detached
from special duty in the photographic
Office February and ordered TO the
Concord.
Lieut.. v. J.. Cottman has been tach-
ed from special duty at the Navy De-
partment February 8 and ordered to the
Concord.
Ensign Joseph Strause has been order
ed TO the Concord February 10.
Ensign Marbury Johnston has been
ordered TO temporary duty in ordnance
instruction. Washington navy-yard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28


The Granite State Pr0oident Association
Of N. H., which has organized and is now
represented by Local Board of our own
citizens In Hss city, with large number
IT shares sold, offers you the privilege,
of Coming the House you mos0 reside sn,
or property as UdlHGbge, for the monthly
rent you arc now paying.
Any person who can sage q dollar OF
more month, may, by securing shares
10 this Association enter into the p0sses-
sion of his Osen Home.
Property will be purchased In any To-
cality in the CITY or County, wherever
the value may be sufficiently assured.
Members need no large amount Of money
70 obtain the advantage of the system OF
rent purchase adopted by this association
ont any person can obtain loan by SUBJ
scribing to share of the same.
5shares win purchase property ct 800.
i " Zoo.
Any further information will be gladly
given by r.. g. ELLIOTT, Secretary Of the
Local Board Of the Association for this
city-who Is authorized to solicit for
same -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Merit wilma.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR. King
New Discovery for Consumption. DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electrid Bitters and have han
died remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price. IL satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remed
les have won their great popularity pure
ly on their merits. For sale at the City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Rules for Playing Tiddledy winks.

It is easy when you know how. An
esteemed contemporary is dazed over the
new fad--the game of Tiddledy Winks,
and undertakes to explaia the mystery
by saying that "any number of players
may engage in the game. Each player
takes dingus. The winks are divided
equally, likewise the difficulties Take
wink. put 1t on the dingus, theme by
pressing tiddledy on the wink, make
it jump into the winkpot if you can. If
you succeed your are entitled to diff
Guilty, and for every wind you jump into
the dingpot'from the duwink you count
q fiddledy, and continue so to operate
the tonk- kinkle upon the pollywog until
the points so carried shall equal the sum
total OF the hogwhip multiplied by the
peterinktum and added to the contents
of the aforesaid winkpot. or words to
that effect, you may be said to have won
the game.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
lsneelal % ths Esening l.apiLal.l

BALTIMORE, Jan'y. 2S-4 p M.
When Court opened this morning the
Court room was crowded with specta-
tors to hear the proceedings in the
Forbes case, and much indignation was
manifested by the crowd In addition TO
the regular panel of % jurors. $50 tai
ismen were summoned to select pan
Ell from. Only jurors were obtained
from the regular panel So intense was
the feeling that some cried out in the
crowd Lynch the scoundrel and save
the State the expense of a trial" Miss
Phipps was in Court, accompanied by
her friend, and attracted some attention
from the curious. She appeared to be
much interested in the proceedings So
intense was the feeling of the crowd, had
they not been restrained by the law the
negroes life would not have been worth
cent. J.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

Whereas. We are free and enlighten-
ed people. and in daily bound to take
the greatest care of the health of the
community in general and ourselves in
particular. Therefore, be ii
Resesced, That in all cases where we
are afflicted with constipation. inactive
or diseased liver, billiousness, derange-
ment Of the stomach, jaundice and kid
ney troubles-we viii produce DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and use the
same Immediately.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
rur wEArHER To.MoRRow.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s, Up. M.-The
Weather indications of the United States
Signal Service for this vicinity, for TWEEN
,v.iouI hours from p m to-day, are for
slightly warmer, fair, winds southerly.
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL office at
noon to-day stood 260
Almanac for Annapolis Tomorrow.
Sun Rises, 40 Moon Sets 9.47A NJ.
Sun Sets, 5.17 High Tide SPA =. m.S.4lpm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Personal Mention.

~ ~ I'd l. Roy, advance agent of Nc
i s"'e ana loung's Minstrel troupe. was
nsn, assaapehs today making arrange
S ,sl' ,.l los Their company TO appear here
rs, .-s AeE. A Il. zimmerman State Sec
polis to-day. - :" ANNA
ioF I P., =. Manroe, States Attorney, left
n u. oalslinore this morning to assist In
Crs~s.aaa9,on OF Ernest Forbes in the
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

49,, ipserfton. $3.50: sabse
Jne tngl, - Is cents. Labers rates made
saent Iuse t5,,.srfising b the month or year. =
- iAose = ~ a square viii constitute inA
ssasre. .,,,geeuent OF marriages and
uriidsfy SO .,,t 9bttuary notices viii be cnafg-
asssss tree ss.ssf Ia usual rates OF adyerfis-
IA. - -.ftcea and pollicNs or speeisi 1osn@
~ LLssseeSs. cents per Inc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Vocal and Instrumental Concert.

A very delightful concert will be
given on the afternoon Of the
31st dag Of January, FROM 3 p.
Nj. to p. NJ, in the Hall of the
Naval Institute, II. S. Naval
Academy. The instrumental
and vocal talent of Annapolis
will be aided by able assistance
from Baltimore. The proceeds
will be given TO a very laudable
charity. Tickets of admission.
IS cents, viii be on sale at
Marcy's Drug Store and at the
Naval Academy gate after Wed
nesday 2Sth Seats in the gal
lery, % cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
A PLEASING sENsR

or health and strength renewed and OF
ease and comfort follows the use or Syr-
up Of Figs, IS il acts in harmony with
nature to effectually ciense the system
when costive or bilious. For sale in
SOC and 81 % bottles By all leading drug
Rists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Court OF ApDeaIs.

The Court of Appeals got through
early to day and adjourned until to-
morrow when No. II, Long VS.. State
will be taken up.
The canal cases win be heard on Tues
day
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Semi-AnnuaI sale.

BROOKS s. BARTON the Leaders in
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, No 1s Main
Street. Annapolis, Md have commenced
their Semi Annual Sale of Ladies and
just received an invoice of Ladies and
Misses FINE SHOES in hand and ma
chine made. which they will SELL AT
COST. Call early and get bargains These
facturers in baltimore City Ladies'
sizes 81 to 4. e and ID wide. Misses sizes
10 to 2. Cwidh, Spring heel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

Colds are frequently the result Of de-
engagements of the stomach and of a low
condition of the system generally. As
corrective and strengthened of the all :
mentary organs, Ayers Pills arc invalu-
able, their use being always attended
with marked benefit.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Lemon Hot Drons

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis Hemorrhage
and all throat and lung diseases. Ele.
giant, reliable.
25 cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DR.. II. Motley, Atlantis. Ga cod 1y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Snecial SERVICES.

Special services are being held every
night this week at the Presbyterian
Church. Tonight the services win have
special reference to prayer for Colleges
All are cordially invited to attend.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Musical andLiterary Entertainments

Musical andLiterary Entertainment
On Friday, February 9th, at Brooks
Opera House, the citizens of Annapolis
will have an enjoyable programme pre-
scented to them of both forei and local
talent The selection viii be In elocu-
ton, and vocal and instrumental music.
The occasion for the benefit of w. Tuck
Leyely. is one 10 call forth large audi
fence and already We hear Of handsome
patronage promised to the entertain
ment
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
Rough on Itch.

Fles i51, Went cures Skin Humors, Pimples.
gSsa,'a 9Fms, Ring Worm. letter Sail
l IN ~ frosted Feet, Chilblains. itch
Ee,s sosson. BARRIERS Itch, Scald Head
Wens OOc Druggists or mail. b. s.
g Jersey City. r. j. ~'' : ?
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

& Taylor's Prepared Ham, for breakfast
or tea, is q delightful APPETIZER. Only 10
cents per lb, ct Himelhaber Bros. Try
a.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
What Is Consumed.

From computation of the census re-
turns re find that y, s4s s51 Of proof
gallons Of distilled spirits we're consum-
ed in the United States during the year
1890 and Of this amount about Il Loo. 600
gallons we're used In arts and manufac-
torres. In the list Mary land stands eight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

| was so much troubled with catarrh
it seriously affected my voice One
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm did the
work Ny voice is fully restored. -B #.
Lieysner, a NJ, Pastor of the Olivet
Baptist Church, PHILADELPHIA, Pa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
own . Home-stop Paying 4

If you would make your wife happy
kuy her Peerless Steam Cooker.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

Vent, Vidi Well This Is true of
Halls Hair Remover, for it is the great
conqueror of gray or faded hair, making
1t look the same even color of youth
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
snNnAY TRAINsi

go. baltimore for Annapolis. 200 a. m.
sna go ?. M a.,.,..r. aaa ma
80 marx with al 90 are express trains.
-, train Will run daily eIceps sun
"a-rlylagat Annapolis At 10 ~ q -
~ is.yss annapolis for Baltimore al Z'lp p. N
Fsfs-AaasP2, ~ ZEN ~ AZ Lowest lowest rates.
,,.,,,.,,rs aud Eastern shore Ra'lroAd.
-. arrive and leave short-Llne Depot
go. at....s57a an Leave at. ,ss a. m
An'S sITpm s.te IA
ca. CooMBs. Genl Manager
"a BuRCK. sec'y and Treas,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
TT Il
Peerless Steam Cooker
The Cheapest and Rest.
i Acknowledged BY Thousands "a IL
Beyond Competition.
No Steam In the Housel
No Offensive Odorss
No Heavy Kettles
No Burned Food
No Frosted Windows
No Crowded Stove
No Damp Walls
No Tough Meat

After years of study the inventor has
perfected Cooker thar meets the a..
mand of the housekeeper and excels I'll
Others in simplicity and ease Of manaae-
ment 1t Is especially adapted 10 family
use. / have taken the agency and vii
be pleased TO furnish any Of the citizens
of our city and county | have one Ill
use and 1t gives entire satisfaction and
there are over one hundred in use ia An
napolis The following il one OF MANY
certificates from our citizens who have
the Cooker" In use:
have been using for two months, tho
Peerless Cooker and would not be with.
out 1t for ten times its cost. 1t is the best
kitchen utensil out, and saves labor and
worry, and indeed / can hardly ind
words TO express its excellence Ii Il
simply perfect cooker. w. G. Tuck.
Any further information I win cheer.
fully give by addressing
=. =. CONNER,
d2s sChurcn Circle, Annapolis. Nd
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
.ns.nnll.. ". . d. Railroao

srsaav Trains will leave Annapolis al $50 q
n srf3Hp. m. Arrive r. t8 o. m,snd hss - m
Through Coaches are run between i'altiipore
..s ANNAPOLIS on all the above trains
IN re,sh freight go and from baltimore every
49, Local freigh' TueHdpr an tFifSv AZ afN
81, JAMES " BROWN. 6 t. A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28

.,..enr,l,g IN EFFECT DEC. Is, 1890.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-28
rs,vELLER's GUIDE.

....,o,,. 8 B.ltlmors short Line r. =.