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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
Funcrui Mr.. wiIIiap,s

The funeral OF Mr.. David Williams
took place yesterday afternoon from
his late residence. No. 9O5 Court street,
and was very largely attended. The
services were conducted by DIR. A. T..
owen, assisted by Rev. MIR. Funston,
after which the remains were carried
to Cedar Grove Cemetery for inter.
mont, followed by the Portsmouth
Rifle Company and large number of
friends of the deceaRel
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
Naval Nolvs.
Bv Southern Associate Presse.

WAsHINGToN, March Is. -Cablegrams
we're received at the Navy Department
to day announcing the arrival of fhe
Detroit at Nagasaki aud the sailing of
the San Francisco from Jaffa for
Athens.
telegram was received from Com
mander O'Neill. OF tho Marblehead, at
Halifax, stating that his vessel was ut
that port coaling. AS soon as this task
is completed sho will sail for Azores
and Join the ships on tho European
station, to which she has been assigned.
All on bonrd are well.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
The Hc., Tor tho Family.

MACON, GA.-'I have found Sim.
mons Liver Regulator tho best family
medicine. | have used it in indi-
gestion and biiousness. and found it to
relieve Immediately. After eating n
hearty supper, if on going to bed
take u dose of 1t. l never feel any bad
effects Of the supper. Ovid q.
Sparks, eX Mayor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

Our spring stock OF hats includes the
latest styles in stin'. Fedora, tourist
and cloth in fact We have any styles
that you may wish. In children's hats
we have an immense variety of the
latest fads aud novelties, for both girls
aud boys. Chas. X. Welton & Co.,
332 and 1874 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
such Il Stock.

Its immensely is surprising. Spring
novelties III suits for old and young.
Suits in every shade and style, hig h
and low prices, ranging from So. So, 81
to SO. Just received case of child
ren's combination suits, two pants and
cap, Mt populur prices. Look out for
the greatest suit of the age, our blue
Middlesex waterproof suits. Levy u
Jacobs, 200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
$500 Damages Awarded.

The jury in the case Of b. T.. Walters
and wife VS.. Cottage Toll Bridge Com.
pany. for damages for interfering with
the draining of their land, awarded
$500 damages Inst night
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
Important Information.

We are gradually completing our
stock OF fine aud well made clothing
for the coming spring. We have the
reputation for selling the nestest. mob
best and best fitting clothing in the
two cities, at the lowest possible prices.
Breslauer IL Anthony. Ia High street.
Charles Fl. sSturtevant. funeral di-
rector and embalmer, 30S Third street,
corner Harrison. mhl0-Jm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
SprIiir Oncninn

Full line OF new spring suitings inst
received. Look at our window display,
shifts made to order, $3.50, Sl4. Sl5.
SIG, SIS. $40 and $3.50. NJ. Rossn.
baum. ZIG and llS High street, Ports
mouth, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

Birth stones are having certain
vogue. They arc mounted according to
the desires of the wearcr, as stiokpin,
ring or charm.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
With Thanks.

Mrs. Editur-This hat is perfect poa,n
Editur-All tho more reason should
aeolinc to pay for it.-Brooklyn Life
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

when Baby was sick, we gave her CastorIa.
when she was Child, she cried for Castorla.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. ale gave them Castoria.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
21!b

High street, Portsmouth Insurance
Company's building, next to Crsw.
ford's, IL the place to buy shoes cheap
aud good. Call and see. l.. q. Long
4 Son.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
At 229 HIGH STREET.

Come i'll aId buy one Of those extra large
Narcotics Quilts, worth 81, which we are
selling this week for SLIP; also Fast Black
Heavy Ribbed Hose, Toe PER pair.
New line of Spring Ginghan.s from SO to
12lc Outings from DC to l0c
a full line OF lrestloy's Spring Dress
Goods Drap D'Almas, India tashmeres
Enloras. Crenes and Figures.
All Winter Dress Goods must go to make
rnom for spring stock. You Will find OK
celsent bargains in them. Ladies Muslin I'm
derwear at and below cost. W, olen Under.
wear very ow uttcrioks Patterns for
Spring now in stock
w. c. NASH
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

Lamps, silk shades, wire frames, dol
carriages, toilet sets, pictures, tables,
rockers and everything else at Craw
ford's Furniture aud Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

Duny's Malt Whi.key sud pure
black berry juice for medicinal purposes
at {. +. Jones. corner of County aud
Middle streets. mig 1Ot
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

We must have room. Three thousand
yards beautiful spring ginghams, re.
duced from l2c to &c per yard; 5000
yards Turkey red table damask, re-.
dnced from 25c to l5c per yard; 5000
yards extra fine ali linen crash. reduced
from l0c to 6c per yard. A. j. Phil.
lips, under Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

"rdaY. March 18Th, Ifih, 18th aud
10th. Four Bays Only.
We will offer 1900 yards of High
land zephyr cloth, worth 1910. at 9;c ii
yard. The styles Of this beautiful
fabric aud the very latest, direct from
New York city; 200 yards cheviots, Ell.
tirel new, worth 12lc, will go at 9,c n
yard; 90 inch vide exquisite pattern in
table linens, worth G0c, will go at 4So a
yard, together with handsome line of
napkins at 4c each, worth Sc; another
lot at &c, worth l0c; another lot at Gle,
worth l2lc. These prices are for cash
only. Hammill's. 800 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15

PORTSMOUTH, Va, Mnroh L. 1895.
TNRE FIRM HERETOFORE EXISTING
i under the name OF GRIMES 4 OVER
SIAN, as Contractors and Bull iere, has been
dissolved by tie withdrawal OF Jolua NJ.
Grimes The business will be continued by
EDWARD OVERMAN. who will settle oil
debts and collect all bills duo the old firm.
JOSHUA NJ GRIMES
mr5-10t EDWARD OYEHMAN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-15
Special For day.

GOOD Roasted Coffee. &c per pound.
Fine Hea Kice. &c: or 4 pounds for 2Jc.
Fine Sundried Apples lOc per pound.
Good Table Butter 20, per pound.
q. w. HUDGINS 4 CO.,
SO2 Crawford street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-17

To be at present the big
gest thing I'm North Caro-
lima, although we hope to
be, and expect to be, the
lie ding booksellers of
the State; but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-17
W~ Send for catalogues.
Sale of City Property for Division

BY virtue of power conferred on me by
an order of the Superior court of Wake
county, in certain civil action entitled
ALI. A. Thompson, guardian of VIM. S. and
parte / will offer for sale at the court house
door in the city of Raleigh, N. C., on Mon
day, Dec. 9Th, 1885, at II o'clock m. that val
liable lot of land in the city of Raleigh, on
the corner of Hillsboro street and Boylan
avenue fronting 253 feet on said Hlllsboro
street and running back on said avenue
27S15 feet Said property known as the res
idence of n. w. West.
Terms of sale one-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. wkd the balance
two equal installments on credit of six and
twelve months deferred payments Co bear
per cent from date of sale.
November s, 1895.
b. +. MONTAGUE, commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-17
JEFFERSON ON MONEY
HIS POLITICAL HEORIES WITH
REFERENCE TO CURRENCY
AND BANKING.
VIEWS ON THE SLAVERY QUESTION

Though Born hVe-ho'oef Aho
He Early Developed an Intense
Feeling of The Injustice and lm-
policy of Slavery-His views on me
National SAL king Act, and the Lib
eral,ry aft share holders and Private
yntiiy duais.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01

"ctanding room onlyn WAS the sign
that hung on the outer wall of the Grand
Opera House last evening. Every seat
WAS occupied and many were coutent to
stand. "The World Against Her" WAS
well received and the leading members
in the cast were enthusiasticall applaud
ed. The piece is thoroughly mel0dra-
matte, and lovers OF this class OF stage
productions can surely find IN it plenty
uf features worthy of recognition. Ag-
mes Wallace villa assumes the leading
role, 'AIadge Carlton, = the wrOnRfully-
suspected aud finally divorced wife. -
The part of "James Carlton presents
a good Illustration of married nan
who has been too quick to judge but is
honest in his convictions. There are
opportunities III this part for splendid
acting, and they were fully appreciated
and well-conceived by the leading actor.
Boston Globe.
The above mentioned company is now
playing in Philadelphia, from which city
they come direct TO Annapolis
The manager of the Opera House has
receis ed a letter, stating that never in
the history of the Chestnut Street Thea
ire WAS there ever as many ladies pres
ent to witness performance as that
which attended The World Against
Herr on Monday and Tuesday last.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
RnpuBLEcAN MASS MEETING
Large Gathering at the Market House
last Night.

Owing To the rilin-storm the Repnhh-
can mass ss-meeting that WIS to have been
held In front of the CITY Hotel square
was adjourned 10 the Market House.
which was soon filled with a promls-
cnots crowd. Many We're present eX-
pecting To see and hear the Hon. Lloyd
Lown6es. republican candidate for Gov
ernor. hut for some reason he did not
show up.
This was a great disappointment to
uuiie e number who were anxious TO see
tie man that had heen 50 frequeu.ly AN
nonnced as the next Governor The ofs
ticers 0f the meeting were. President,
Hon. J Writ Randall; ce-presidents.
Frank. III. Stuckett, Sr., Joseph ). NJ.
Basil, Sr, Nicholas sSTewer. Travis II.
Brown. Rev. B. 4. Perkins, Thonlus III.
Ditty. .IOl GriScom. Il. 1llghman Rrice,
John Bowie William II. Shipley, Osborne
f. Humphrey, Edwin Hall, Jawes Mum
rue, james II. Murdoek. Benz. l.. Rus
sell, Daniel Young. DR.. William Bishop,
IIezekiah Best, John I. Diggs, Richard
4. Satfield, Bradford Rich, Judge w. IL.
Downs. Luther Welch, DR.. Edward Ja-
cobs, Thomas j. I randall, Wesley Ram
dali. John j. Ieatherbury, Charles Ford.
Rohert Il. Franklin, james ". Deal,
Robert W. Thompson, stephen Hynsun,
.Josell r. Prout, Nicholas Jacobs; sec
retaries Charles Rohlus0a. Charles Il.
Martin. Arthur Il. Carter. George Low
rie, j. b. League and jeremiah Jessurs.
The Hon. j. Writ Randall, republican
candidate for State Senator, was the tirst
speaker Hestid this WAS republican,
campaign, but citizen S contest for
good government and good citizenship
He said at their meetings IN the county
there were present as many democrats
as republicans, and il had It's sigIltcance.
1t meant this year good citizens We're
going To break party ties IN the interests
of good citizenship, and the contest WAS
going to be decided o. the local issues ut
tile day. He referred 10 the frauds Of
1851, when Judges Miller, HAYDEN and
Hammond. turned the returned elected
county commissioners ont OF office ana
seated their opponents, for which Judge
HAYDEN lost his official seat and Judge
Miller made "a narrow escape. lie also
referred with some severity tosevefal uf
the local candidates.
Hon. III. NJ. Clabaugh, candidate for
Attorney-G General, followed Mr.. Ran
dali. He said the people had determined
that German will 60, aud with him the
ring that had degraded and disgraced the
State. There had been no government
of the people for years. but the rule of
Gorman aud Rasin and their satellites,
hut people have determined TO make
them go and go forever \ voice: Not
this time"
There were several other speakers, IN
cluding the Rev. b. T. Perkins, pastor
of AsburY NJ. Z. hurch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01

The success of Hoods Sarsapalilla in
conquering scrofula in whatever way il
nav manifest itself is vOucned for by
thousands who were severely afflicted by
this prevalent disease, but who now re-
j0ice over a permanent cure by Hood $
Sarsaparilla. Scr0fula may appear rs q
humor, or it may attack the glands OF
the neck, or break out in dreadful run
ming sores on the body or limbs. Attack
ing the mucous membrane, it may de-
velOp into catarrh or lodgingiu ii the lungs
lead TO consumption. Come rs II may,
a faithful course OF treatment with
Hoods Sarsaparilla viii overcome II,
for working upon the f0uncation OF al
diseases. impure blood, the system i
clarified and vitalized and vlgor. strength
and health restored to the bod j.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01

Music is il thing Of Joy at home and
abroad. 1t isa retiner and consDier
when We are alol e. and in society lt il
token Of culture as well as source Of
social JOY.
"A special train left here this even
ing at o'clock oyer the Short Llue.
for Baltimore, to accommodated tbose
wish To witness the great Democratic
parade Tonight.
Full line of blankets, good values, at
low figures at JAMES MuNRoE's
-ssSweet Charity is about 10 get in
her work 10y balls. parties dramas and
the like. IN which she Ieyels for assessor
that he ''cOmmon herd may drive the
Wolf from the d"or.
-Thirts-two conductors and three
switchmen have been been discharged
in Baltimore Oh the City Passenger Rail
way for having defrauded the company
by means nf transfers.
Remember the Oyster Supper at
the Assembly Rooms to night, gwen by
the German Ladies' AID Society. The
City Cornet Band Will lie present.
Even death itself caused 10y play
ing too near the railroad, doesn't seem
To be any warning to tile boys: they make
play ground ouG of the railroad track
tile same as if nothing had hap ened.
The season for shooting partridees
and rabbits opens November 18th,
and closes December oath. Game is eN-
ceedingly scarce, it is said, this season.on
account OF the severe winter which des-
tiOyed many birds.
Large lots of BOYS Over-Coats and
Bows Refers at JAMES MUNRoE's
Some bright speeches were made by
the women Of the w. G. Il. Z. at their
recent convention in Baltimore. When
Texas was called upon for her flower,
she said il WAS the yucca or Spanish
dagger, and it could not be 'sat upon. "
Another State said she had no flower,
but if she had one il would surely be q
daisy.
The Democratic Rooster all tattered and
Hung from the Engine House Pole this
He looked as though he'd seen his
But was ready to crow for John e. Hurst.
Something new. What is it? IL.
NailLatd's line candies. Sold at SMITH IS
Confectionery, so Maryland avenue.
The best on the market is the Beauty
Oil Heaters. 1t merits the praise of all.
Odorless, safe, handsome and easily
moved. Call and see for yourself at
J. III. Rawlings, West street, opposite
the depot.
EsgPI Ladies and gentlemen of Annapo-
lis. your attention is called TO the fact
that Fred G. Smith, of the Maryland
avenue confectionery. has received the
agency of my candies in this city. Yours
truly, HENRY MAILLARD, New York
Oil Heaters of all grades and STYLES,
to suit all pocket-books for sale by John
RAWLINGS, West street, opp. depot.
DIR. Humphreys Specific "77" will
'.break upn cold that "hangs on. "
Price, twenty-five cents, ~ all the drug
stores.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
Time for Frolie.

Last night. the lively element Of the
Younger generation enjoyed the frolics
of HaIlow Zen. This OCCASION is relic
of Scotch superstition 1t was believed
that at that time All the witches. devils.
fairies and imps of earth and Air held
their annual carnival, or holiday. The
following day, November lst, is All
Saints Day. or All HalIow. whence All
Hallows' Eve. or Hallow Eve, but the
customs referred to seem to have only
an accidental association with the day.
The origin of All Saints Day is found
in an order issued by the Pope III the
year $40, that the heather Pantheon
should be converted into Christian
church and dedicated to the honor Of all
martys. The festival WAS first held on
May lst. but in the year SS4 Il was
changed to November lst.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
PRICE ONE CENT


The Circuit Court finished to-day the
largest number uf appeals from the eg-
istets Of voters ever considered at amy
ole term uf the Court of tins county.
They were ahuut SeNenty y.liNe and IN
most OF the eases. the Court sustained
the decisions 81 the registers. In Anna
polls the ratio was ah0ut alf To half.
In The county eases the decisions were
largely in favor of the registers. Judge
Revel has applied the law of residence
with tirmnesS aud the democrats lost on
that ine, hut the republican cases fell
through 10y their inability 10 prove the
ages Of the young colored claimants. In
one ease woman ewore that hel son
was horn in 1874 aud that the entry OF
his birth WAS made two weeks after lis
mrtli The imprint uf Bible showed
that It was not printed until 1876 An
other culnred woman brought a Blhle TO
Grove tile age Of her son With the date
mulihted Tie Court WAS severe at the
slui ilege of using the Bille To commit a
fraud aud warned the parties that they
would get themselves il the penitentla-
~ for such conduct.
The following names have oeen order
ed To be stricken from the reSistration
list: Henry a. Kaiser, Benz. .. Ship
les. Vuce.t Vicari, Ferdinand Freytag,
Thus l. Ilaskinson, William Neygand,
James Il. Williams, George B. klmber-
IL, Daniel Stein, JAS +. Mitchell, EMan-
uel Sedlock, DIR. JOS II. Owens, George
3. Nutwell, Joseph j.. Waysou, John
l.. Giilnth, w. Z. Sunderland, Lemuel
Owens, ~. Il. Morgan, John w. Stew
art, George Wilson, w. II. { lark, w.
II. DuvaI, w. Il. Lamb, ". +. Sweet
ing, James ID. Ryan, Mason Il. Mitch
ell, William Ill. Johnson. George Savoy,
w. v. Palmer, Franklin Merrlken, Ell
wood Claude, George l.. Engleke, Mitch
ell +. Jamar.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01

There is one medicine which every
family should be provided with. We
refer to Chamberlain Pain Balm.
When il is kept at hand the severe pam
or burn or scland may be promptly r.
lieved and the sore healed in 4 uch less
time than when medicine has TO he sent
for. A spr;iin may lie promptly treated
before Inflammation sets IN, which IN
snres cnre in about one third the time
required. Cuts and bruises
should receive Immediate attention, he
fore the parts become swollen, and
when Chamberlain Is Pain Balm IS ap-
piled il will heal them without mat
ter being formed, and without leave
ing scar. A sore throat may be cured
in one night. A piece of flannel damn
pened with this liniment and bound on
over the seat of the pain, will cure lam
back or pain in the side or chest IN twen-
ty-four hours 1t Is the most valuable,
however, for rheumatism. Person
afflicted with this disease will be delight
ed with the prompG relief from pain
which affords, and can be derended upon
To effect complete cure. For sale by
Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Now that fall cleaning has COM
menced, is the time to get your rooms
pauered hy r. Il. STRANGE Il SON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
nInrrland Bnntlst Union.

The sixtieth annual convention Of the
Maryland Baptist Union Association,
is being held in Baltimore. Rev. ii. II.
Myers, pastor Of the EasipOrt Baptist
hurch and Mr.. L0nis II. REIN. Of AM
napOis, are attending the convention.
The convention adjourned yesterday.
The Eastport, Curtis Bay, Good HOPE
and NaujemOy Churches were recon-
inended to the executive committee TO
lie taken from the Western District As
s0ciatiOn and added 10 the Middle Dis
trict Association. The change is 70 be
made in order TO increase the territory
Of work for the Middle District AssO-
citation which WAS composed chiefly OF
churches IN tile central section Of Balti-
more and its suburbs from the north to
the south.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
Halloween Party.

A Halloween party was given by
the ~ 50 last niget at the residence of
Mrs. ID. O. Parlett on Prince George
street. The young ladies invited a
number al their gentleman friends and
"a must enjoyable evening was spent.
Games Of an kinds were INDUCED in
Refreshments were served during the
evening. Among those present were:
Miss Katharine Parlett, Miss Lena
Spriggs, OF North Severn, Miss Eva
Owings, Of West River, Miss Julia
Goodwin. Niss juliet Dexter, Misses
Mabel and Lillian Linthlcum. Miss
Fannie Duvall. Miss Katharine Brewer,
Miss Blanche Moss, Miss Bessie Abbott,
Miss Ella Basil, Niss Blanche Banks,
Miss Fannie Prospect, Miss George w.
hyde, and Messrs John Nustermm,
Thomas Linthcum, Jr., Jas. Farley,
DIR. Geo. Feldueyer, Schaefer, j. ~.
Abbott, Huntingdon, Johnson, Hilleary,
II. Baker, G. Flory, Chas. Dexter and
WileV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
Another Opportunity.

Those who we're unable to obtain a
hearing in September at the Conserya-
tory of Music at 126 and rs East Sew
enteenth street. New York, on account
of tile large number Of applicants at that
time, viii lie offorded another oppUrtn-
nifty. as the National Conservatory Of
Music will hold a supplementary En-
trance Examination for Opera and Vo-
cal Department, November 9th, from
8 a. n. to II IN. and 2 to p. ~. and
for Orchestra, November 7th, from 2 t.
4p. m. Miss jeanette NJ. Thurbcr is
president Of the observatory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
Mnrrlnnd- Mr nInrrInnd.

''Sleepy old Annapolis" they call IT,,
but there is no town in all the country
around which clusters stores of SO much
historic interest. There is not a house
in this ancient city but what has its
story to tell In the historic old State
House, Washington resigned his com
mission. There the declaration OF inde-
pendence was read. In the harbOr the
Peggy Stewart WIS burned. No Won
der Annapolitans are proud Of their her
itage. Annapolis has steady growth,
and the quaint old city is keeping abreast
of the times.-Ek.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
peath Of weslry lin hleum.

Mr.. Wesley Linthicnm, farmer, of
MagOthy, Anne Arundel county, died
Wednesday night last at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Hailes, in
Baltimore. from apoplexy. lie had been
in i'll health for six months past and bad
the fatal stroke of apoplexy about five
weeks ago. Mr. Linthicum was sixty
seven years old and WAS born in the fifth
district Of Anne Arundel county. He
had been a farmer all his life and was
road supervisor Of the third district OF
Anne Arundel county for three years.
A widow and i've children survive him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
To the oysterman.

Oystermen, look to your interest and
vote the Democratic ticket next Tues
day. 1t has heen the Democratic mem
bers Of the Legislature from the tide
water counties Of the state that have IN
the past protected your oyster beds and
prevented them from being leased out
10 corporatioDs. II is tile Democrats
alone who can defend yonr rights III the
fntare. A vote for the Democratic
ticket is a vote for safety in the enjoy
ment Of your present. personal and prop
erty rights.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-11-01
Leap Year.

Next year, 1896, will be leap year. The
girls will do well to make the most OF
the opportunity, for it will be eight long
yeslrs before another comes. The year
1900 viii not be leap year. The year is 300
DAYS and six hours long, less eleven min-
utes. The eleven minutes amount to
one day in one hundred years When leap
year is dispensed with. The year 1900
will therefore not be leap year.