Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-03

Items Of Interest Gathered By the
Capitals" Correspondent


Capitals Correspondent.
The beautiful weather Of yesterday has
disappeared and this morning dawned
upon US with every indication Of south
east storm. IF there is any reliance 10 be
placed In the ground hog theory, we
shall have mixture of winter weather
for the next six weeks.
Our oystermen have done quite well so
far this season, although the oysters have
been somewhat scarce. yet prici 5 have
ruled quite high and those who are Of an
economical turn have been able to lay By
something "for rainy day.
The ladies Of the NJ E Sunday School
met last evening and upon comparing
notes. found that they had realized
S3s 90. by the fair and supper held
by them last week They take advantage
Of this opportunity to express their thans
to the people Of Annapolis and Eastport
for their kindness in contributing to-
wards 50 worthy an object
Business at the ship yard and marine
railway of Mess's. Heller & Son, is some
what dull at present. The glass factory
has not started as yet although two pa
tents in glassware have lately been is
saed to our people Still there seema to
be lack of enterprise, for placing them
upon the market
The religious service OF the Baptist
and NJ. E. Churches are well attended
every Sabbath, and during the week The
Methodist people are making prepare
ton to build their church as soon as the
spring opens, and movement is on foot
to build public hall, as one is very much
needed A number of houses it is said will
be built the coming season and several
have already been contracted for. We
are looking forward to a busy season
over here as soon as the weather will al
low our mechanics to commence work.
The public school seems to thrive and
has good attendance Miss Naomi Haw-
kris, teacher of the junior class took
leave of her scholars Yesterday The
parting was very affecting, as Miss Haw
kins had endeared herself to the children
by her kind and loving manner and has
left an impression upon them that will
spread far into maturer years and tend
to shape much of their future life Miss
Hawkins win be succeeded by Miss Mag
gle Baldwin, Of the Brooklyn school this
county, a well-known and experienced
teacher.
Our people are discussing the fescibili
ty of having our village incorporated at
the next session Of the Legislature, so
that some definite plans may be laid down
for its future government, in order that
the people may have the advantages and
protection that our community demands
Our streets are in bad condition being
greatly cut up, owing TO the constant
travel over them, and they need Smelling
in number of places. We trust that
our county commissioners will attend to
this matter for us, as money spent in this
way is returned to the county by an in
creased taxable basis.
We know of no sick in the village at
present.. Those mentioned in my last are
about again.
Those of our people who left here for
the North Carolina oyster beds have re-
turned. They were not allowed to oys-
ter there until they had become citizens
of the place. This brings to mind the
old adage, "a rolling stone gathers no
moss" II is better to stick to the old
place and do all you can for its prosperi-
W. RAMBLER