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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
NEWS I'M THE sTATE.
Condensed from Our Daily and weekly Z
0haunaa

Condensed from Our Daily and weekly Ex-
changes.
John Clendaniel, of Chestertown, lost
valuable horse yesterday from rabies.
The Mccullough Iron Works, of Cecil
county, have been placed in the hands
of a receiver.
The Office of the Easton Gazette was
entirely destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss
$4,000. Insured.
The Antietam fire company has prac-
tically secured the $4,000 necessary for
the erection of their new hall.
There is not two hundred yards in five
miles above Dunkirk that man can
evensride horse in the road.
The Susquehanna paper mill has shut
down on account Of the ice, throwing
two hundred hands out of employment.
The snow in some of the cuts on the
Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad in
Caroline county was over fifteen feet
deep.
William Dill, of Potter's Landing. on
the Choptank river, skated to HILLSIDE
rough yesterday, distance of twenty
two miles.
The Patuxent river is frozen clear
across, and persons are passing from one
side of the river to the other, distance
OF a mile, on the ice. Much ice has ac-
cumulated along the shore and extend
ing out into the Chesapeake bay making
it impossible for steamers to make the
landings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
Hi Henry,. Mlnstrels At the Biiou.

Hi Henry's big minstrel troupe fur
nished a varied and enjoyable entertain
ment for the patrons of Harris Bijou
Theater last night. The aggregation
includes host of talent in every line.
Hi Henry's original fantasia, entitled
s'Delecta, in which he is assisted by
his full military band, was received
most enthusiastically. The singing OF
Matt Diamond, George ID. Lambson,
Larry Mack, Fred Salcombe, Marcus
Doyle. and the boy soprano, Edward
Percy, was pleasing feature of the en-.
tertainment. Hugh McVey performed
some marvellous feats of cane juggling,
and Frank McNish and Matt Diamond
brought down the house in their come.
dy act, 1.-THE Mind Readers" The
dancing of Mack and Doyle and the ac-
robatic feats of the three Rexford
brothers came in for a full share of
merited applause. The combination
feature of pickaninnies and brownies
proved a decided hit, and dozen other
attractions made up highly interest
ing programme. The performance ter
minated with grand spectacular pro-
ductlon of marching gladiators and liv-
ing pictures, the latter burlesque on
classic marble statnary, Washington
Post.
The above minstrels will appear at the
Opera House on Monday night next,
Feb. Is. See ad.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Those Who Go and Those who Come.
Miss Elsie Williams, of Waterbury
is visiting Mrs. M. f. Stinchcomb,
Charles street.
Miss Lucy Merriam, of Washington,
ID. c., is the guest of Miss Nettie Dadds
Charles street.
Miss Katie Sevene, of Washington,
d. c., is the guest of Miss Emma Heise,
on College avenue.
Lieutenant Evans, u. S. A., Military
Instructor at st. Johns College was
one of the honored guests at the fourth
regiment in Baltimore last night.
Cadet c. Boone, of the 4th class is in
the hospital, suffering from a dislocated
shoulder received from fall ON the ice
this morning.
Mr.. w. G. Grigsby, representative of
the Hardware Dealer,n of MARYLAND
and the District of Columbia, was in
Annapolis today.
Mrs. w. M. Abbott and daughter,
left to-day for Baltimore, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. DIR. A. L. Gage, who has
been critically i'll.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
THE P. M. CONFIRMED.
The Nomination Of DIR. Claude Confirmed
by the Senate.


The report in the Baltimore Sun of
this morning that the nomination
DR.. Abram Claude for postmaster of
Annapolis was rejected by the Sem
ate yesterday afternoon, together
with that of the postmaster of Hag-
erstown and Cumberland caused great
deal of uneasiness by his friends. 1t was
stated that DIR. Claudeis appointment
had received the opposition of Mr.. Cor
man because he had the Endorsement of
the Bannon faction in Anne Arundel
politics, with which Mr.. German and
his friends do not affiliate. Gen. Frank
A. Bond is Mr.. GOrmans 5 representa-
tive in Anne Arundel county, and it WAS
assumed that he opposed DR. Claude A
delegation consisting of DIR. Abram
Claude, DIR. w e. Claude, DIR. Gordon
Claude. w. Hallam Claude, John c.
Bannon John i. Hutchins, and several
others visited Washington yesterday af-
ternoon and called at the Capitol to con-
suit with Senator German in regard to
the confirmation of DR.. Claude as post
master of Annapolis. There were con-
fiicting reports in the morning papers
which caused several parties to tele-
graph to Washington, and also to the
Sun office to know the truthfulness of
the report, and were authoriliyely in
formed that the nomination had been
confirmed. A telegram says: ssDr.
Claude WAS confirmed last evening at
6 O'Clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. j..
Gunderman. of Dimondale, Mich, we
are permitted TO make this extract: Il
have no hesitation ia recommending DIR,
Kings New Discovery, as the results
were almost marvellous in the case of my
wife. While was pastor OF the Baptist
Church at Rives Junction, she was
brought down with Pneumonia succeed.
ing La Grippe Terrible paroxyisms Of
coughing would last hours with little
interruption and II seemed as II she
could not survive them. A fried rec
commended DR.. Kings New Discovery;
It was quick In its work and highly
satisfactory in results " Trial bottles
free at Feldmeyer Bros. Drug ttore.
Regular size Soc and 81 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
HARBoR NEWS.
Oyster Boats lowed TO Baltimore-Dredg-
ers in Distress.

A tug that started To Baltimore yes
terday was eight hours proceeding from
Magothy to Seven-Foot Knoll, the rate
of a mile an hour.
Several tugs arrived last night from
Patuxent river, including Asher ]. Hud-
son, which brought tow.
Several wagon-loads arrived from East
port from vessels which could not reach
Annapolis and were shipped to Balti-
more.
Fifty vessels are ice-locked awaiting
a thaw. The three -masted schooner Yale
is among the number. The tug Edna.
which was disabled yesterday, left to-day
in tow OF the May Russell and Rescue.
The Anna Bell and Maud IL. returned
from down the bay and coaled up.
The bugeye Nora, towed to Balti-
more by the tug Peerless, was one of the
Tilglman Island fleet abandoned during
the storm of February 9TH. With the
Thomas j., the Nora drifted toward
Kent Island, where they were frozen up.
The I.atrobe cut them out on Wednes-
day. The Nora Was turned over to the
Peerless and taken TO Baltimore. She
belongs TO Captain Faulkner, Of Thigh
man s Island. The Thomas J. was towed
into Annapolis by the ice-boat Annapo-
lis. The Nora is full of oysters. Six
yawlboats were seen in the ice about
Kent Island which had been swept off
vessels in the storm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

The Tiffany Glass and Decorating
Company, of New York, had repre-
sentative here today fitting memorial
window in st. Anne's Churh to the late
Capt. James Sands and widow of this
city. The design which is most attrac-
tive one, is that of st. Anne blessing a
little child, and is composed Of beautl-
full c0lored glass. The design was on
exhibition at the Worlds Fair and at
tracted much a. tention. The memori-
al is being erected by ex-Lieut. Clason
and wife to her father and mother, who
were long members Of the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

February is the shortest month, but
according to the weather prophets plen-
ty of bad weather will enter into its
makeup. Reactionary storms were prom
ised on 5th and 9th over the equinox
or Mars on the 7th. From 9th to 18th,
hard storms will occur, with heavy SHOWS
probable. Cold and clear then to 18th
and again storms for couple of days.
Clear to 22d when dangerous storms are
due and likely warmer with heavy rains
and floods. Up to oath a serious time
may be looked for. A great cold wave
will follow, closing the month.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
Beware ofOintm nts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercufv

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except ON prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by f.
Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by +. j. Cheney Il Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c. PEI
bottle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

The Lehigh University Glee and Banjo
Clubs will give their annual concert In
Washington, Friday, February l5, and
immediately following this the clubs
will appear in Annapolis TO give con-
cert under the auspices of the Naval
Academy Dramatic Club at the Lyceum
Building, Saturday afternoon, at three
O'Clock. The early hour has been ar
ranged in order not to conflict with the
officers hop to be given Saturday night.
The organizations are in excellent con-
dition and it is hoped they will create n
favorable impression on all Annapoli-
tans. Tickets are on sale at the Naval
Academy gate. Prices, 80 and so cents.
Proceeds after expenses are paid, to be
devoted to charity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
PRICE ONE CENT
NAVAL NEWS.
Nominations by the senate--The Naval Per
sonnneI Rnl.

sonnnsl Bill.
The following nominations In the navy
were confirmed by Congress yesterday:
To be naval copstructors-W Washington
l.. Caps, of Virginia; John G. Tawregey.
of Delaware; Frank w. Hibbs, of Min.
nesota; Il. II. Hobson, of Alabama, Thos.
+. Ruhm, of Tennessee: Frank B. zahm,
of PENNSYLVANIA; Ill. G. Smith, Of Ohio:
John ID. Bueret, of Michigan; Lloyd
Bankson, of Pennsylvania; Robt. Stock
er, Of Minnesota; Elliott Snow, Of Utah:
George III. Rock, of Michigan; Lawrence
Spear, OF Ohio; III. G.. Gilmor, of Wis
consin; Richard NJ. Watt, of Pennsyl-
vania; Joseph +. Mcdonald, of Illinois;
and Homer l.. Ferguson, of North Caro-
lima.
& A paper was circulated around Con-
gress yesterday by Representative Myer,
To which were attached over one hun
dred names OF members who favor the
adoption of the naval personnel bill.
Mr.. Myer will endeavor to get maiori-
ty of the House with him, aud in this
event will ask the committee on rules
to bring in special order, with cloture,
for the prompt consideration Of the bill.
lie is vet far from securing the required
number, but hopes to get it by the time
the annual appropriation bill is taken up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

Notwithstanding the prejudice exist
ing against the saucy little English spar
row, there are number of humane peo-
pie throughout the city who scatter seeds
and crumbs in their yards daily to keep
the birds from starving, now that they
cannot find food on account OF the snow
and ice. Thoughtful, humane people are
merciful toward their feathered friends,
because the "book of books teaches them
that the Creator of the Universe notices
even 1.-THE fall of a sparrow"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
Four BIg Successes.

Having the needed merit TO more than
make good sll the advertising claimed
far them the following four remedies
have reached a phenomenal sale DR..
King New Discovery for consumption,
Coug hs aud ol olds,each bottle guaranteed
Electric Bitters, the great remedy for
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys Bucklens
ArDlca Salve, the best in the world. and
Or Kings New Life pills, which Is a
perfect pill All these remedies arc
guaranteed to do just what is claimed
for them and the dealer whose name Is
attached herewith will be glad 20 tell
ysu more OF them. sold at Feldmeyer
Bros City Drug store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
death Of parton weleh.

Mr.. Barton WEIGH, thirty-three years
of age, son of ex-Judge Sellman Welch,
of Annapolis, died to-day in Denver,
Colorado, where he was employed. Mr..
Welch came to Annapolis few months
ago when his mother died. He has l<en
living in the West about ten years. His
father and two brothers who reside on
Gloucester street, were notified by tele-
graph to-day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

In recent editorial the Salem Oregon
Independent says. Time and again
have we seen hamberlain ough
; emedy tried and never without the
most satisfa tory results " henever
we see person afflicted with hoarseness
with a cough or old invariably advise
tn m to get hamberlain's ought Rene
dy; and when they do, they never regret
it, 1t a'ways does the work. aod does
it well For sale by fsldmeyer Bros,
City Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
THE MopERN INvALIp

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other luxuries. A remedy must be
pleasantly acceptable in form, purely
wholesome in composition, truly bene-
fetal in effect and entirely free from
every Objectionable quality. If really
i'll he consults a physician; if constipat.
ed he uses the gentle family laxative
Syrup Of Figs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
A ReenmmendatIon frcm Los AnreIes.

632 CASTELAR, St., Los ANGELES, Cal.
After having suffered for long time
from acute rheumatism without obtain
ing relief; used On Chamberlain 81. 8 ram 4.
lieved. l highly recommended this as
the best medicine known. ID. M.
HAMILTON. For sale by Feldmeyer
Bros, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
Hepta.ophs AidIde the Poor.

At meeting Of the DE Kalb Con-
clave, 257, Improved order Of Hepta-
sophs last night, sum Of money was
voted to be expended for purchasing
provisions and fuel to aid the poor Of
Annapolis. The following members
were appointed as relief committee:
Frank Smith, Oliver League, Fred
Shaw, Henry Schaefer, Arthur Groel-
man, and Eugene Griffin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

Who has been confined to his house by
severe sickness, is able to be out again
and is attending to business. Any one
desiring his services will find him ready
and prompt to attend to all kinds OF
plumbing, by calling at his place of
business No. 81 Main street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

The second scholastic term began at
st. John 8 college yesterday and all ex-
aminations are over. The senior classes
did unusually well, there being probably
Is who viii graduate.
The sickness at the college lately con-
sisted of light attacks of the grip. ex-
cept in the case Of the son of Judge
Wickes, who suffered with pneumonia,
but is now much better.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
washinston's birthday entertainment.

The entertainment which will be given
by the German Young Peoples Literary
Society next Thursday, February 2lst
at the German Lutheran Church will
he of an especially interesting nature in
honor of Washington s birthday. The
program to he rendered has been choice
ly selected for the occasion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

If you have one of those pretty silk and
lace lamp shades which you cannot
use because the shade does not fit the
lamp, call at PINDELL 81 Co.'S andget
lamp collar which will enable You
to utilize the shade. The collars
fit most lamps now in use.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
Mnrylnnd Pansion..

Pensions have been issued TO Mary
landers 10y the government as follows !:
ncrease-Thomas O'NeaI, Williams
port, Washington county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

The only Vienna and Homemade
Bread in this city-fresh every evening
at Rullman's Bakery, opposite Mary
land Hotel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

Mr.. Washington ID. Basil, one of the
best known merchants of Annapolis,
died at bis residence OH Main street,
about eight o'clock this morning, after
lingering illness. He has been i'll since
Christmas from complication of dis
eases, including heart trouble. When
the fire department was organized in An
napolis he was unanimously elected fire
marshal, serving until ill-health compell-
ed him to resign. lie never, however,
lost interest in the department and ac-
lively assisted in all fires when his con-
dition. would permit. Though sixty
eight years of age, his appearance did not
indicate he was so rapidly approaching
the three-score-and-ten limit. In res
pect to his memory the entrance to the
engine house was draped in mourning,
and the flag displayed at half-mast this
morning. Mr.. Basil leaves widow and
two daughters to mourn their loss. JOS
eph S. Nj. Basil and Nelson Basil, are
his brothers.
The exposure to all sorts and condi
tions of weather that a lumh. rman is
called upon to endure in the camps often
pro iuces severe colds, which if not
promptly checked, result IN congestion
or pneumonia. Mr.. T. o Danenport;
ex-manager of the Fort Bragg Bedwooa
SO, an immense institution at Fort
Bragg. al says they Sc large quanti-
ties of hamberlain's ough Kennedy at
the company's store and that he has him
self used this remedv for a severe cold
and obtsined immediate relief. This
medicine prevents any tendency OF a
cold towasd pneumonia and iDsures a
prompt recovery For sale by eldmeyer
Bros, ity Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

This has been the first real moder-
ate day since the cold snap began.
Miss r. NJ. Woolley is selling her
WINTER STOCK of MILLINERY below
COST, to make room for Spring Goods,
corner West Street and Church Circle.
"A number of pavements about
town are in fearful condition on ac-
count of the ice and snow. A little
coal ashes will render walking more
safely.
PindeIi & Co. have a fine lot of new
Valentines for 1895. Their stock is
absolutely new. No holdoyers, or
ar-before-last s valentines on the
counters. Ghe novelties for '95 are
unique and pretty.
The report of the refusal of the SEN
ate to confirm the nomination of DR..
Abram Claude, as postmaster of Annap-
oils was freely discussed to-day by both
factions.
Go to the Central Drug Store, Gilbert
q Musterman, Proprietors, and get "a
bottle of ROSE JELLY for Chapped Lips
and Hands.
The flag over the engine house was
draped in mourning and at half-mast to-
NttN ONb VI iCbfCSt w w uOAs - A(oOAAs
late chief fire marshall.
For Chapped Lips and Hands, try a
bottle of ROSE JELLY, prepared only BY
Gilbert 81 Musterman, Central Drug
Store.
AS household remedy Quratol
takes the lead. 1t quickly cures burns,
cuts, old sores, and all skin troubles.
The p1ee is so cents a bottle at all
druggists.
Rose jelly is the best remedy for
Chapred Hands, prepared only by Gil
bert Il Musterman, Central Drug Store.
Five dredgers, whose vessels were
frozen in the ice in the Patuxent river
made their way over land and on the ice
to Annapolis, reaching here last night.
They were given shelter at the station
house and furnished with breakfast this
morning, and fares to Baltimore, by
the city.
See Leon Gottleib's specialsale ad
in another column Of the CAPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
GRAND OPERA

-IN THE
u,RRIS' ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Wil take place asfolto,cs
Monday Evening, February 18th,
'' Wagner's Opera LOHENGKlN.
Toc.5av Evening, February 18th,
Verdi's Opera, OTELLO.
Wednesday Matinee, February 2Oth,
Gounod's Opera, FAUST.
wednesday Evening, February 10th,
Massenett's Opera, MANON.
SALE OF SEATS.
nh. sale OF seats for Single Performances
ii n,cu M Harris Academy OF Music, on
Wiu,NIfSy February H. and continue during
~ hoS o'Svgnc. and throughout the engagement,
PRICES:
o.,he.tro and Rows of Orchestra
Circle. %l.01
orcbcstrn Circle Remainder.....-.........-... w
palCnuv First RowS....... .'.'. o'v1 1
uoicony NpXt3 Rows. 80 ~
baloohy' n, 's,.r,-ed .......... 200
IaIeIl a.. t'.traJesion - ................ eco
Geu'.al t'S,,ission -. .............. -. leo
Boxes, $4O'O ANU SoV'"'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

A MAN IN EVERY Sc TON To
"A sell staple goods to Dealers experience
unnecessary: best side line. $500 month";
Salary and expenses or large commission
made. For sealed particulars send stamp
CLIFTON SOAP AND MANUFACTURING
COMPANY. Cincinnati, o. nl3y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
CAPITAL JoTTINGS.

Picked UP Here and There by Our ubiqui-
tous Reporters.
Several perbons were slightly injur-
ed last night while coasiiug.
Bargains in rliIlinery-E Entire MILNE
~ stock of Hats, Feathers. Ribbons,
etc., at hall price.
Mrs. w. A. DAWES,
6l Main Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

nECULlAR in combination, pro-
portion and preparation Of ingredi-
ents, Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses great
curative value. You should TRY IT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15

~ FOR SALE Two STORY FIVE
E. ROOM FRAME DWELLING. No.
Rrlure Street. hents tor 81 per MONTH.
oil Nv Apply 70 4. IA. STOCkb Ell IN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
DissolutIon Of Co-Partnership

This is to give notice that the partner
ship heretofore existing between Watson
and Wells, dealers in green groceries and
provisions at No. 95 West street, was
mutually dissolved on Monday, February
11th, 1895. The entire stock IN trade
have been purchased by Mrs. &. +. Wat
son, who will conduct the business here
after. M. WATSON.
s. ID. G. WELLS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
For Sale

FSNEN CAN eE URE LINE IF
- Hose. Betting and General Rubber, from
manufacturing Corporation A first class line
for first-class man. p .. Box 1871. New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-15
WANTS. FOR SALE. LOST. 60.

Wants. For Sale. For Rent. Lost Found. &c.
not exceeding lines. inserted ONE WEEK
or less for 20 Cents. and additional lines in
proportion-to be- accompanied by the CASH.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-27
REMOVAL OF Tue moN1Tons.

Commander Pigmnn VIII Leave for His
New Destination on Saturday.
tOn Friday next Commander George
Ngpan, OF the Monitors squadron, who
has been ordered to take charge of the
Uhited States cruiser Benning ton, Sta
tidped at Honolulu, will send all his
fahily, except Mrs. Pigman, to Norfolk.
TEe next day, Saturday, Captain Pig
pSsn and his wife will leave the Moni-
'tors, and 90 to Norfolk themselves. On
that day Commander Pigman will give
mp the fleet to the new commander,
Capt. Forsythe, now stationed at Phila-
delphia, who takes charge the same
day.
From Norfolk Captain PIgman will &c
to Washington, thence via Chicago to
San Francisco, Gal, whore he will sail
for Honolulu. His family will remain
In Norfolk temporarily, and may event.
ually come TO Richmond to reside.
The two monitors, Catskill and Le-
high, now dashed to the four others on
the channel side. will be towed down to
Norfolk for inspection by q committee
Of experts. Three tug boats will be
sent here by the Federal government
for that purpose, and on Sunday next
will be attached to the two monitors, to
be towed at once to Norfolk, where
they are expected to arrive on Monday,
July 1. On that day the new fiscal year
begins with the Federal government,
and money will then be appropriated to
provide for the expenses caused by the
removal of the Observation-Disclosures
Times of Sunday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-27
"A Financial Curiosity.

In the window of n drug store on Mar
kct street is II financial curiosity. 1t is u
check for cent that was issued in March
1874. On that date it was discovered IN
the Boston custom house that 81. $. Poe"
had paid cent more duty on goods re
ccivcd by him ffcin England than the tar
III justified. Although no demand was
made for tho ovcrcharge the surplus had
to be returned before the auditor would
sign the balance sheet SO check for
cent was made out and the assistant treas
urer of the custom house was ordered To
pay that amount to Mr.. Poe The check
cost twice its value to mail, but it was
never presented for honoring and has been
preserved rs II curiosity.-San Francisco
Examiner