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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

We inieni to keep II complete stock of
fresh goods in each department, AMI invite
the pubic TO try thu quality of cur goods
and our prices.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

Manager Of s. T.. a. for South Carolina
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
MID-SUM MER SALE.
April 10

We offering all Summer goods great rcucon including
White and Black Lawn Chalc Chvorons Bedford Cords Silk Foul
ards, Prints, Gnghams,
Mems Summer clothing Black Alpacas, Sccruckcrs Ladies Ok
ford Tics great sacrifice Mems Hats prices
These goods go, need the money lay in
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

The many investors IN West Anna
polls bulldog lots by converging inter
ests at that point have placed these
valuable investments permanently at
the front. Building has begun this
season with promise of decided acti-
viiy Every lot owner ought to do a
little to help in their mutual interests
if it is only the planting of a tree or
flower, the arranging of grass plat
or the enclosure of a garden. BY the
BY these lots are garden ground of the
first quality and those owning them
can obtain q fine interest on their ins
vestments by merely having them pro-
perly planted aud cultivated. Lot
owners might combine for this pro-
ject aud keep q gardener out there
permanently employed. They would
thus make their lots available for do
nestle purposes and add to their pros.
pective market value. Take an inter
est in the work out there aud do some
thing yourself to help it along. Above
sill build. Put mp neat tasteful unex
pensiye cottages. They viii make
most delightful and desirable homes
and you can rent or sell them n fast
as you get them ready. Improve your
inye -tments out there. 1t will pay well.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Ahsentees from school.

The following were the absentees of
the male department of the public school
Yesterday. j. G. Ray, principal: L Baer.
i. Basil, w. Beall, II. Burgess, B. Clark.
G. Tate, j. Gates, L. Green. r. Hall, A.
Jewell. ii. Kalmey, J. Klakring, A. Nc
McNemar, A. McNew, w. Quad, G.
Williams, e. Beavin. b. Bollman, ]
Brewer, w. Churchill. G. Carroll. X.
Green. T. McNew, H. Miller. e. Moors.
I Small. G. Wells, II. Wood, Taylor,
n Basil, Il. Campbell, j. Colburn, Q.
Johnson III. johnson, III. Johnson, w.
Tones. w. Knowles, J Jones, Z. Porter.
r Williams. w. Basil. II. Cox. ]. Green,
B Nolte, j. Philips, L. Thomas. -45.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
MiIIersyiIIe Items

On Thursday evening, June 9th. the
ladies of st. Stephens Church gave a
festiva. for the benefit of the rectory, at
the Old Woodward Homestead. near the
Church. 1t was the intention of the la
dies to hald the festival under a large
tent, on the lawn, and have 1t lighted
with Chinese lanterns, but the stormy
evening and the damp grounds prevent
ed. Notwithstanding there was large
turnout, and handsome sum realized
and most enjoyable time spent.
The following ladies and their assist
ants had charge of the tables: Mrs Wal
ter Meade, Mrs. Isaac Hopkins. confec-
tionary table; Mrs. Sallie Woodward,
assisted by Mr.. Isaac Hopkins, the ice
cream table; Mrs. Edward Cecil assisted
by Miss Moake, the lemonade stand Mrs
Henry Hopkins, aud Mrs. Graffiin, the
lunch table Among those present were:
Mrs. Arthur Bond. of Dayton, Ohio; Miss
Coopman. of N. Y; Miss Mana Webb,
Mr.. Geo. Woodward. DR.. Dubois, wife
and daughter; Mr.. Hewitt and wife, Miss
Folansby, Miss Winget and Messrs.Joyce
Maynard, 4. Hopkins, A. Hopkins and
sister. and Mrs. Samuel Hopkins, Miss
II. Hopkins, Miss Mamie Linthicum
Miss Mitchell, Messrs. VIM. and Walter
Phillips. Mr.. Edward Butler and wife
and many others.
To Mrs. DIR. Dashiell, Mrs. George
Woodward, Mrs. Henry Hopkins, Mrs.
Walter Meade, Mrs. Edward Cecil and
Mrs. Isaac Hopkins. the committee hay
ing the matter in charge, is due much OF
the credit of the success of the affair.
Crops generally are looking well, and
fruits are ripening fast.
The strawberry season will be short
one owing to the hot suns and freqent
showers. 4. II.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
The Fourth of July.

Now that Decoration Day is past 1t is
time for us to turn our attention to the
next national holiday. the Fourth of Ju-
ly. which is rapidly approaching An
napolis should celebrate this day, and
can do so just as well as many other
towns. 1t Is duty that we owe to our
country to commemorate in suitable
way the greatest event in our national
history. Aside from any question of
duty or pleasure, Fourth OF July Cele-
bration would be of great benefit to our
business men, as much money will be
spent here that would otherwise go to
the cities The time is short now. and
steps should be taken Immediately to in
sure a fitting observance of the day. Let
every one talk 1t up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
The Maryland Agricultural Col
lege.

Attorney General Poe, Speaker Van
diver, Comptroller Smith. State Senator
Seibert and Mr. Charles III. Stanley, the
special committee appointed to investi-
gate the affairs Of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College. held a protracted session
Thursday afternoon and last night at the
Carrollton Hotel, Baltimore. examining
charges of Encouragement and want of
discretion against President Alvord.
They had before them Lieutenant Girls
ard, Prof. A. p. Works. Prof. j. ID.
Hird, Prof. t. L. Brunk, Z. III. Brinkley.
Harry ]. Patterson and Milton Whitney.
all of whom are connected with the in
stitution. The investigation took wide
scope and the committee adjourned with
out completing their work. 1t Is under
stood that the committee will submit o
report to the full board at the annual
meeting, which was held at the college
Yesterday, and continue the investiga-
ton at some future date. when all will
be given a full hearing and the case will
be sifted to the bottom. President AL
word said he had filed written applica
ton TO be heard when the testimony had
been submitted. Included In the evil
dence was manuscript filed by forty six
students of the college.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

Melvin's Garden Farms are making
quite stir in the real estate market.
Numbers of people have been pros
pecting over there and several sales
have been made. Three or four new
cottages will be started in few weeks.
Many good and thrifty Germans are
looking over the ground and writing
to Mr.. Melvin with view to locating.
The market garden idea properly car :
rIed out as sort of cooperative sys-
tenn of farming, combining village
with farm life, will SUIT the German
population admirably. There is q
thrift and sociability among them that
will make these people valuable adj
dition to the community. They bring
some capital with them and this added,
to their industry viii soon tell. The
Melvin Garden Farms are well locat-
ed for the purpose and are offered on
guch reasonable terms as to be within
the reach of any industrious working
man. Mr.. Melvin viii aid those wish
ing to locate by erecting inexpensive
and comfortable dwellings. Call and
see him about it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
John A. Denton Convicted and
Sentenced.

John A. Denton. indicted for embez-
element while clerk to the county COM
missioners of Howard county, was con
victed In the Criminal Court OF Baltimore
Yesterday and was sentenced by Judge
Wright TO three years In the penitentia-
nv. Denton heard the verdict and SEN
tence unmoved He was not taken 10
the penitentiary, as notice was given
that the case will be carried to the Court
of Appeals. though under the new law
the sentence must be imposed Pending
the hearing OF the appeal Denton will
be released from custody on 81 900 bail.
The case was given to the jury at four
o clock and they were out twenty-five
minutes. Elk Judge Bond, of Denton's
counsel, gave notice of the appeal and
made affidavit that 1t was not for the
purpose of delay Denton was clerk to
the county commissioners from Decem
4. 1888, until November 30, 1890. There
were three indictments against him, the
one selected for trial charging the en-
bezzlement of 1888 so taxes. paid by the
Farmers and Planters Bank In 1889. No
evidence for the defense was offered
during the trial, which commenced on
Wednesday. The evidence for the prose
cution tended to show that the sum
charged In the indictment was only a
portion of the amount embcZzled 1t was
claimed that $199, 900 of taxable proper
ty was not In the collectors books, the
taxes on which, amounting to over 81.
100, were collected, but never turned
over to the county
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
shipping Strawberries 90 Other
Cfafen

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Is doing heavy shipping trade In straw
berries says the Sam. About twenty csrs
hacked with berries are shipped daily
over The Northern Central railroad to
Buffalo. Rochester and many other points
throughout PENNSYLVANIA and New York.
About a dozen cars are shipped from
President Street Station TO Baston and
other Eastern points. The strawberries
are purchased In large quantities by the
commission men ~ the wholesale mar
kets. The wagons bringing the berries
from Anne Arundel county or taking the
cargoes Of the bay vessels are fastened
TO the station and the berry" yard at
north end Of Calvert Station presents
lively scene In the afternoon. The crates
are taken from the wagons directly TO
the cars, which are equipped with i'm
mense ice-boxes at both ends. The
Northern Central berry" train leaves
At 5.4OP. NJ and al l O'Clock on the
second morning is In Buffalo, 400 miles.
Thus the train that leaves Saturday ey
ening pnts the berries In the Buffalo
market Monday morning. Each car holds
10 crates The berry market last year
throughout Central and Western New
York surpassed that OF any previous
year. and 1t Is said the rapid railway ser
vice induced many of the truckers TO In
crease their acreage for strawberries.
Although the present strawberry crop
has been backward the shipments eqnal
those of last year The number of cars
shipped this season with berries Is 266.
of which GO went to New England States.
The first shipments were made May IA,
but the shipping season did not fully
open until May 90
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
She Committed suicIde .

Mrs. 9. Doe, at Watkins. left this.letter
"My husband Forgive me If cause you
any trouble, but suffer SO. You do moi
know what these long. wakeful, wretch
ed nights are to me, and | am so tired.
daring--the pain will never be better. II
Is not easy to take my own life, but ]
have been sick so long. Good bye, my
husband. love you-your wife. This
is but one of thousands that gives mp, In
stead of using DR.. Miles Restorative Ner-
vine and being speedily cured of their
wreichedness. Go To VIM. l.. Marcy and
Co, and get an elegant book and Trial
bottles free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
rhe Lec,ure .. one Cl.y Hotel.

The lecture at the City Hotel last
night by the Rev. H. w. Davis, OF I'LL
nois on the treatment and cure OF the
habit of drunkenness. under the treat
ment of the "Keeley Bi-Chloride OF
Gold Cure was one of the most conclu-
siye arguments We had ever listened to-
The lecture was not only interesting
but was equally instructive, and every
one present gave the speaker sneir Iaps
attention. Mr.. Davis is 3 fluent and
eloquent talker. and could speak from
experience. He was living subject to
the efficacy OF the treatment himself and
did not hesitate to give full and clear
history OF his own case. The institute
for this State is at Oak Crest on the
Washington Branch of the B. & O. K. X,
a most beautiful situation. It Is worthy
the attention of every man addicted TO
the habit of drinking.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Items OF Intereet-Local and Otherwise
1T is said homing pigeon will make
mile minute That Is the REGARD.
Soft crabs retailed in our Market
this morning al p and 30 cents per d0z-
en-.
Bay Ridge opened to-day with an
excursion from Baltimore and Washing
ton.
Mr. Gottschaulk. IL Is said has aban-
doned all ideas Of building on his lot for
the present.
The Mayor and City Council viii
hold their regular monthly meeting on
Monday night.
Cherries are beginning to make their
appearance in market and retail for five
cents a quart
How did you get the news of the
asked by several persons.
To. morrow Is Children's Day In the
Methodist Churches OF this city and IL
will be duly celebrated.
The dog that has bitten several chill.
dren on Maryland avenue, 1t il said, still
lives to do its deadly work.
Many persons last night had to sleep
with closed windows and heavy cover
ering, owing to the sudden change in the
weather.
The new iron burglar-proof safe for
the County treasurer's Office was brought
TO the Court House yesterday after much
difficulty.
The graduating class of the Johns
Hopkins Unworthy, Baltimore made an
excursion TO Annapolis to-day on the
yacht Highland.
Col John H. Sothoron. father-in
law of Congressman Barnes Compton, is
seriously i'll at his home in st Mary's
county. Colonel Sothoron is nearly
ninety years old.
Those of our citizens who heard the
lecture of the Rev. III. w. Davis, of H..
at the City Hotel last night on the "Kee-
ley Bi-Ch!oride of Gold Cure" were
highly delighted.
The steamer Phlox left ner wharf to
day with mails and stores and several
cadets who were left. for the practice
| ship Constellation, which is said to be
in Hampton Roads, Va.
/ -mhH( Oh INC naval ACdueHny Ddnt
have left TO fill engagements at Water
ing places. Prof. Zimmerman will moi
accept any position during vacation, bu
expects to travel for his health.
The two sailors. Howard and Kelly
who were convicted by court martial Of
rioting on the United States ship Con
stellation, were sentenced to imprison
ment in Boston, the former for two year:
and the latter for nine months.
| Tomorrow at IL A NJ, Rev. Wat
son Case. Pastor of Wesley Chapel M. K
Church will preach an important sermon
on the relationships of parents anC
children. All the members and friends
| of the Church and Sunday School are
earnestly invited to be present.
Among the graduates from Melros'
Institute, Hyattsville, yesterday, wal
Miss Mary Kimberly. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Geo b. Kimberly, of Washing
ton. Miss Kimberly is well-known IL
Annapolis. where she formerly resided.
"A colt belonging TO Walter Clark
while being lead out by a boy broke loose
and in endeavoring to jump over thu
iron railing fence around the Mission
| Chapel on Prince George street, las
night, iabbed one of the sharp picket:
into its abdomen, causing its intrels t.
| protrude.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

We acknowledge with appreciation an
invitation from Miss Lena e. Wolfes,
daughter of Mr. Louis Wolfes, of Hotel
Wolfes, this city. graduate of Western
Maryland College, to attend the annual
commencement exercises on June 9th.
Miss Wolfes is bright and intelligent
young lady and will no doubt reflect
credit upon her alma mater.
We also acknowledge with pleasure,
an invitation from Mr.. Earnest w. Par
lett, SON of d. 0. Parlett, of this city. a
student of the Washington and Lee Uni
versity, Lexington. Va. to the commence
ment exercises of that institution on
June 10Th.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Hiccoushed Himself to Death.

Richard Butler, col,red, forty-eight
years old, died at the Baltimore City
Hospital yesterday of hiccoughs He was
treated at the hospital for a slight sur
gical operation, which was successfully
performed and theu he was placed 10 the
ward for colored people, where patient
was suffering from hiccoughs. A short
time afterward Butler had an attack of
hiccoughs, which lasted for three days
and terminated with his death.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
A LEADER.

Since its first introduction Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in proper
favor, until now il is clearly in the lead
among pure medicinal tonics and altera-
tives-containing nothing which permits
its use as a beverage or intoxicant, 1t is
recognized as the best and purest medi-
or Kidneys. II viii cure Sick Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, and drive Ma
laria from the system. Satisfaction
guaranteed with each bottle or the
money will be refunded. Price only SO
cents per bottle. Sold by Feldmeyer-
Bros :, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Business Failures.

The business failures occurring through
out the country during the last seven
days, as reported to r. G.. Dun s. Co..
the mercantile agency, by telegraph.
number, for the United States, 1853, and
for Canada, "a, OF a total of 1872 as COM
pared with total of 2O7 last week, and
19S the week previous to the last. For the
corresponding week of last year the fig.
ures were 224. representing 211 failures
in the United States, and 13 in the Do
minion of Canada
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Amendments to be made by the
Governor.

Governor Brown will appoint oyster
inspectors July 10 At the sane time he
will appoint school commissioners and
Supervisors of election. The oyster
APPOINTMENTS will be considered June 80
The result of the recent primaries In
Talbot county. 1t is said, gives prestige
to the claims of Delegate Clement H.
Leonard for commander OF the oyster
navy, Mr. Leonard having animated win
the winning side.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

The annual crisis in the electrical soils
lice disturbance occurs about June llth.
Fine displays OF lightning, with mucn
rain. may be expected at above dates.
Cooler, pleasant weather VIII follow 70
about 10Th, when warm, reactionary IAN ,l
and thunder storms will remain. The
10Th TO o3rd il also a period in which
harder storms and more rain may be
locked for than will occur for many
weeks following. New moon gath will
nrolonr these disturbances. Earthquake
shiyers, with magnetic unbalance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
GUARANTEED CuRE.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
a Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat OF
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving it fair trial, and ex-
perience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded
We could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on Ii meyer disappoints
Trial bottles free at the City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Maryland Pensions.

The following pensions have been is.
sued to MarYlanders by the government :
James Smith, John Law Charles Taylor,
James Murray, Frank Klenner, VIM. III.
Kinney, stephen NJ. Miller. Addition
al-Joseph II Garris, Adam Rahrla.
Original Acknowledgements .Kohle-
hepp
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

Owing to the continued sickness OF
the Rev. j. w. McIlyaine, pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church, and the disappoint-
ment of the session TO fill the pulpit,
there will he no services at this church
to.mOrrOW
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Dead RIne Fish

Commander Seth, of the State fishery
force, has made an investigation of the
matter of the dead blue fish floating
about in the bay and reports that they
are of cargo taken TO Baltimore, which
spoiled before they were sold and were
then taken down the bay and dumped
overheard
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

Let every enfeebled woman know III
There's a medicine thatn cure her, ana
the proofs positivel
Here's the proof-if 1t doesn't do you
good with reasonable time, report the
fact to its makers and get your money
hack without word-but you won DO
it n.,. r.r;,a
Prescription 1t has proved itseil
the right remedy in nearly every case OF
san,ale weakness. II is not a miracle. 1t
won't cure everything -but i has done
more 10 build-up tired. enfeebled and
broken-down women than any other
medicine known. -,
where's the woman who's not reauy
f;,S All that we've to do is to get
the news 20 her. The medicine will do
' wsnted Women. First to know 1t
second To use it. Third to be cured by
Il. The one comes OF the other
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
BuoK,en's Arnica sa,v..

The best salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fee
YER Sores. letter. Chapped Hands. Chill
blains Corns. and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re.
quired. tits guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded Price
IS cents per box For sale by City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

A large number of persons attended
the lecture last night at the Naval lnsti-
tute Hall. Naval Academy, by Professor
J, n. Ingram, on Australia. The au-
dieuce was greatly pleased and appre
Clative, and pronounced the lecture ex-
reClinrlN interesting
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

When began using Ely's Cream Balm
my catarrh was so bad / had headache
the whole time and discharged a large
amount of filthy matter. That has almost
disappeared and have not had head
ache since u II. Sommers, Stephney,
Conn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

Edeciually yet gently, when costive or
bilious or when the blood is impure or
sluggish TO permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
hver 10 a healthy activity, without irri-
lsting or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds or fevcrs. use Syrup of
Figs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
n short strawberry Season.

Although there will be an abundance
OF berries while the season lasts, the sea-
son itself will be shorter than it has been
Tor years. The recent cold rains have
done much destructive work and have
injured not only the berriesjust opening
but also the green berries, which rot
from too much rain.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

A Cold of unusual severity developed
into difficulty decidedly catarrhal in
all its characteristics. threatened a re-
turn of my old chronic malady. catarrh.
One bottle of Ely's Cream Balm COM
pletely eradicated every symptom of that
painful and prevailing disorder.-E. w.
Warner. Rochester, N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

The Steamship Lines are preparing for
the coming season travellers for the trip
to Europe. Seasickness can be avoided
by using DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine
before and on the voyage. Samples free
at Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

Act on new principle regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels hrOuh the
nerves. A new discovery DIR. Miles Pills
speedily cure billiousness, bad taste, tor
pid liver, piles, constipation. Unequal.
ed for men, women, children Smallest
mildest, surestl so doses. 25 cts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
Taken by Mistake.

Will the persons who excl anged tw5 plain
ehonIder SHAWL5 for two embroidered white
silk shawls. taken from the ladies dressing
room at the June Ball. please return the same
10 the GUARD HOUSE as the Naval Academy
Gate, and get their own property. "a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
TO-DAYS RECORD.
IA, Tcmrcnturc. $50. 800. 80 Fair.
Minimum Temperature. ... ~
THE SUN AND MOON.
JUNE II, 1892. q


Miss Nettie Owings, of Calvert coun-
~. who has been visiting Mrs A. A..
Stinchcomb, of Broad Neck, Third dis
lrict has returned home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11
MANY SAY

why does DIR. HUMPHREYS continues
to advertise his SPECIFICS, everybody
knows them" Do you use themY No.
Then that's why. Try them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

To insure the correctness of the church
notices. pastors of the churches would
confer favor by sending in learly on
Saturday, any changes in the service of
their churches.---ED.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-11

Il think 1t only right that | should tell
yon how much use find Allcock's Plas-
tiers are to my family and among those
TO whom | have recommended them. |
find them very beneficial against colds
and coughs"