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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
onera Hon.e.

Widow Bedott,at the OperaHouse
Wednesday evening Feb. 9th, has been
set apart by Manager Sims as
the laughing night of the season. when
the quaint, old fashioned, down East
Widow. Widow Bedott, will make her
initial appearance before an Annapolis
audience. This is tie play made fa-
nous years ago by the two great Coined
ians, Neil Burgess and the late Chas.
Bishop. Mr.. Horace Ewing, who
plays the part of the widow was for
several seasons with Mr.. Bishop, and
has PLAYED the part Of the widow up
wards of 1900 times. Mr.. Ewing has
surrounded himself with strong COM
pany of singing and acting comedians
who give a very enjoyable performances
which is also lively and clean. The
widow will undoubtedly make many
friends while here.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

A. E. Fitzpatrick, of Fillmore, CAL,
had the misfortune to have his leg canght
between a cart and a stone and badly
bruised. Ordinarily be would have been
laid up for two or three weeks, but says:
After using one bottle Of Cham berlain 3
Pain Balm began to feel better, and
in three days was entirely well. The
peculiar soothing qualities which Cham
berlaiu's Pam Balm possesses have
never noticed in anyOther liniment.
9ake pleasure in recommending it. =
This linimcnt Is also Of great value for
by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drag Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

George w. Jenkins, editor of tie Santa
Maria Times, Cal, in speaking OF the
various ailments of children said" When
my children have Group there is only
one patent medicine that | evel use, and
that Is Chamberlain's Cough REMEDY.
1t possesses some medical properties
that relieve the little sufferers immedi-
ately. 1t is, in my opinion, the best
cough medicine in the market. Ii
this remedy is freely given as soon as
the croupy cough appears it will pre-
vent the attack. 1t is an ideal remedy
foI whOoping cough. There is no dan
ger in giving it to children, as it con-
tains nothing injurious. For sale by
Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
Entertainnent.

An entertainment will be given on
Thursday evening of next week, Februa-
ry 9th, at S o'clock by the Girls Friend
II Society, under the direction of Miss
Lockwood. assisted by other associates
of the Society. These ladies have train
ed the young people in charades. which
they hope their friends will enjoy. Mrs.
Pusey, Miss Marchand and Miss Ken
nedy will furnish music. A feature OF
the evening will be 'Sha0owgraphs. " in
charge Of the Misses Tate. st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
Ground Hog Day.

Groung Hog Day comes this year on
Sunday, February End. This is the day
when rural myth and local tradition as
sert marks the annual temperance 0f
the grounding or wOodchuck after his
cold winter stay under ground. If the
sun is shining and be sees his shadow. so
the story runs, he promptly goes back
where he came from and stays there six
weeks longer, for weather lore has taught
him that It Is sure to be cold and disa-
greeable above ground.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
Entertainea Her Friends.

Miss Bertha Wood, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Wood, entertained a
number of lady and gentlemen friends
ut her home on Market street last even
ing. The time was pleasantly spent in
the playing of games, after which refresh
ments were served. About IL o. clock
the young people aook their departure,
wishing their hostess many happy returns
of the season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Those Who Go and Those who Come.
Miss Blanche Martin. is visiting
friends in Washington, ID. Z.
Mr.. Nicholas III. Green was in Wash
ingion yesterday on legal business.
Mrs. Thomas j. Linthicum returned
from Baltimore to-day, where she has
been visiting relatives.
Mr.. j. E. Coombs of the Havre de
Grace Republican paid flying visit to
the State Capital this morning.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
Two ships for the Naval Academy

Acting Secretary Hamlin yesterday
sent to Congress an estimate for an ap-
preparation of $500, 600 for two composite
sailing vessels for the Naval Academy.
In letter accompanying the estimate
Captain Cooper, superintendent of the
academy, speaks Of the positive necessity
existing for the more thorough training
Of naval cadets in practical seamanship.
The only vessel at the disposal Of the
Navy Department for the service Of the
academy is the old Monongahela.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
A 0unrter of : Century

Periodically, a quarter of century
your public servant. There is hardly q
building, public or private, in this city
or United States Naval Academy ,incIud-
ing State Capitol and Governor s Man
sion, from the weather vane on Capitol
to anchors of vessels in the harbor that
don { bear the finger marks of my hum
BILE avocatiOn. / have never finished "a
contract that / was ashamed OF, and
could not, with pride, point as reference.
Don't you think | am entitled to your
patronage! If SO, consult me before
placing your Spring orders. EDGAR
Huron with HUTTON u DANIELS.
On June 18th, 1885. we had published
in your paper the following statement.
1--WE boldly state we are the best and can
back what we say" Having heard no
impntation to the contrary, we take it
for granted that such has been accorded
us. 1t remains TO be contradicted with
proof. We will further state, we have
tue best hands to be procured in this
city. What we now want is work. Give
us Il workingman' chance and we will
prove we are the chdpest 10y far
st. HUTTON " DANIELS,
Artistic Painters and Decorators, State
Circle. 3t
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
Ia The Beginning

OF a new year, when tina winter season
of close confinement is only half gone,
many find 9hat their health begins TO
break down, that the least exposure
threatens sickness. 1t is then as well
as at all other times, and with people
in good health, that the following facts
should be remembered, namely; that
Hoods SafspariIla leads everything In
tee way Of medicines; that it accomplish
Is the greatest cures in the world; has
the largest sale in the world and re-
quiies the largest building IN the world
devoted exclusively to 4he preparation
Of the proprietary medicine. Does not
this codclusiYely prove, if you are sick,
that Hoods Sarsparilla is the medicine
for you to takeI
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
In OIden Times.

In olden times people overlooked the
Importance of permanently beneficial ef-
fects and were satisfied with transient
actiOn;-but now that it is generally
known that Syrup Of Figs will perma-
nently overcome habitual constipation,
well informed people will not buy other
laxatives, which act for a time, but final
ly injure the system.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

Mr.. VIM. Merrill, proprietor of the
Baltimore Meat Store has made arrang-
ments to give gold watches TO hls Gus
temess. Each pure aser is gwen a card
and upon purchasing $40 worth of meat
is presented with stem winding watch
upon payment of 1896. Tie watches
are OH exhibition at the store, Main and
Francis streets.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
SOUVENIR OF ANNAPOLIS.

A pretty novelty in form Of an
Album OF Is nicely bound Photo
Gravures of Annapolis, State House,
College and Naval Academy.
SoIed at the Low Price of $L25.
Also SO page Album of Naval
Academy, only with Cadet Groups,
ETC., at So. 80.
cordially invite my customers and
patrons to examine both Albums.
Respectfully,
MRS III. SCHAEFER.
IL Main Street. Is
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
win GIVE a Pink Tea.

The Kings Daughters, Junior Cir
cle), " i'll give a Pink Tea at the As
sembly Rooms, Gloucester street, on
Friday night Jan. 3lst, 1896. Doors
open 7.30 O'Clock. Admission 10 cts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

Take your prescriptions to Rull-
mans Pharmacy and get one of those
handsome and useful souvenirs with
each purchase of so cents or more.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
Conteslad EleotIon Case.

Testimony was taken to-day in the
contested election case of DIR. Washing
ton q. Tuck VS.. DR.. George Wells, for
the position of clerk of Circuit Court.
Ex-Governor William Pinkney White
and Robert Moss. Esq, are counsel for
Dr. Wells. The case is being heard be-
fore Justice of the Peace John B. Flood.
AS soon as all evidence is in the case Will
be submitted to the Legislature. Among
the witnesses examined were A. K. Star
lings, n. W.sBryan, Thomas ID. Lee and
DIR. Elijah Williams, who testified as to
the stamping of the tickets in the large
blank square on the ticket. The exami-
nation was conducted by Messrs. James
M. MunrOe and Robert Moss counsel for
the contestants.
The States attorney contest of Claude
vs.. Brashears, in which similar evidence
was given, comes up February 9Th for
argument before full bench in the Cir
cult Court. As an offset to the claim of
the republicans, that many of their vO-
tiers were deceived by marking their tick
cts in the big sQuare-opp0sit the inde-
pendent ticket the democratic candidates
charge that several republican ballot
clerks failed to aGceTtaiH from voters
who could not read whether or lot they
were physically disabled and could not
mark their tickets properly. 1t is claim
ed by the democrats that this question
should have been asked.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

The popularity Of Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy and the high esteem in which
it is held leads as to believe it to be an
article of great worth and merit. We
have the pleasure of giving tie expert
ence Of these prominent citizens of Re-
dOndo Beach, Cal, in the use of the
remedy. Mr. A. v. Trudell says: II
have always received prompt relief when
used Cham berldn 5 Cough Remedy. !"
Mr.. James Orchard says II am satis-
fed that Chamberlain Cough remedy
cured my cold ? Mr.. J.. M. Hatcher
says: For three years have used Cham
beTlain ! Cough Remedy in my family
and its results have always been salts
factory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
OurGreatest Offering
The most astounding Prices ever put
on desirable goods

Who loses the money! Never mind.
Remember instead. that any one who
Sometimes 3 for l, and the goods are
new.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
FOR RENT

Pos,s-ss.Si No. L Green street Terms moderate.
GedrFs Sr sven January ]. lS8. Apply TO
se"es' slain street. d-se-w.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
LEGIsLATIYE NoTEs.

The republicans are thinking of or
ganizing steering committee.
A resolution will be offered in the
House by Mr. Cunningham, looking to
The redistricting of the State.
Mr.. Wilbur Jackson had an interview
with Governor Lowndes yesterday in
which he recommended the appoint
ment of Delegate Krems, of Anne
Arundel county, for the position Of
State wharfiDger in Baltimore city. 1t
is stated that Delegate Nash, of Balti-
more, is an applicant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

/ JEWELERS. WANFED-FAITH
uor-is established house SAIARY s6s
refss1-s 40 expenses. with increase. Enclose
ape M /. sId self-addressed stamped envel-
A a DOMINION CO., Chicago. III
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

From the lst of January. 1895. I VIII TUNE
PIANOS AT REDUCED PRICES. and guar
antee satisfaction.
G. BRUDER, PIANO TUNER.
lsw le0 King George Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31

Headache Dadl Get Dr. MIleA' Pain Pila
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
FOR SALE.

A handsome rosewood case SQUARE PIANO
Seven octave in excellent tone and order
Price SIPS, including stool and cover For
particulars apply at the CAPITAL once. a.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-31
MONEY TO LOAN.

...o ,.rs,I ,,r. mortgage of city or county
-, .r ..Ifps oil 500 aud $500. Apply TO
GEDRGE FOhBEs, Att'y-at- Law.
The herald., 1896-12-05
THE "JAP'S" DIAMONDS.
How Diamond Bargain and a Restau-
rant Deal Got Mixed

A curious case came up before Judge
Shaw yesterday, in which certain Amer
icanized Japs showed their ability to
make a good showing in western court.
Some time ago certain Jap-it mat
ters not what his jaw breaking name Is
purchased two diamonds a watch,
etc, from L. B. Cohn, the we'll known
gentleman who poses as uncle" to the
unfortunate. The goods were purcha sed
on the installment plan, or at all events
s25 remained unpaid on the jewelry ac-
ccount
A short time elapsed and Mr.. Cohn
suggested to certain of his Japanese
friends that If they put up $50 he could
stall them in certain restaurant on
Upper Main street L Tanka put up the
money and after doing go Mr.. Cohn said
the deal couldn't be made unless 500
was put up. That was too much for the
gentlemen from Japan, and so the
proposed restaurant deal was called off
Then Mr.. Cohn returned S25 of the $50
deposited with him and held the re-
naming S25 a s a stand off for the in ndebt-
edness on the jewelry account. Tanka
protested that he had nothing to do with
the diamond purchase. but the pawn
broker protested that they were all Japs
anyway, and all in on the deal.
Judge Shaw yesterday said they were
not and I. Tanka got judgment against
L. B. Cohn.
The herald., 1896-12-05
COURT NOTES

Henry Wischer, charged with grand
larceny, had his case set for trial yester-
day in department one, for December
Sth. John Murphy, charged with rob
berry, had his trial set for December 23d.
]. F. Bedwell. who was convicted of
forgery the other day in department one,
was UP yesterday for sentence. Notice
Of motion for new trial was filed, and
the hearing continued until December
9Th.
The election suit of G. S. Bartholomew
and M. T. Owens is getting 'nutty'
flavor Again it loomed up in Judge
York's court yesterday. The motion to
strike out the amended complaint was
denied: then the demurrer to the COM
plant was presented. argued and over
ruled. 1t was stipulated that the ale
cations of the complaint were specifically
denied.and then the case was again con-
tinued until 4 o'clock today, to permit the
defendant time to file an answer.
Informations were filed by the dis
trict attorney yesterday in department
one against John F. Barthelman. charg-
ing him with the murder of his wife,
Mabel Barthelman, on November Sd.
Also against Harry Nolan. charged with
an assault with a deadly weapon upon
Hugh Cunningham on November Sd.
John Lee. for having committed rape
upon little girl on November 10th.
And against Filio Lucinetti, charged
with grand larceny. in having stolen a
COW belonging to Artistic De VieuX on
October 29th.
The herald., 1896-12-05
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
But Will Now Be Held on Two Charges
of Burglary.

While trying to dispose of some sloth-
ing, pair of shoes. several silk hand
kerchiefs, etc. in a second hand store
on Los Angeles street near First yester
day afternoon at o'clock Charles John
son was arrested by Police Sergeant
Morton and officer Tyler and sent in to
Jail His actions were suspicious ad when
questioned he could give no satisfactory
explanation as to how he came into pos
session of a suit of clothes made for
a man half again as large as himself.
Late last evening Detective Steele
found where Johnson had obtained the
stuff and as consequence the prisoner
will now probably have to answer to
at least two burglary charges. Some
time between 10 o'clock and noon yes
terday the rooms of Joe Wist and Gus
Roseng in the brick block at the south
west corner of Alameda street and Fer
guson alley were broken into by a thief
and looted. Wist had a complete suit
and an extra pair of trousers. Roseng
the shoes, socks and silk handkerchiefs.
They have positively identified their
property as the stuff johnson was try
ing to sell. Entrance to one of the rooms
was effected by means of a skeleton
key. to the other by cutting panel out
Of the door. While there is as yet no evil
dence against Johnson save the mere
possession Of the stolen goods the Off
GERS are at work on the case and expect
to secure sufficient proof of guilt to
insure him term in the penitentiary.
The herald., 1896-12-05
JOHN LEE, RAPIST
A Heart-Breaking Letter From His
Wife, Giving His Record

An information was filed in depart
ment one yesterday by the District At
torney against John Lee, who is charged
with having criminally assaulted a lit
tie 13-year-old girl about three weeks
ago.
Since the time of his arrest considera-
BILE light has been thrown upon the pre-
vious life of Lee. and it appears that
while his vices are many and varied. his
virtues few and microscopic in charac-
ter. Not only has he served five-year-
term in San Quentin for attempting to
outrage a 5-year-old infant, but he is a
bigamist. The following was received
by the father of the girl for assaulting
whom Lee-as he has been known here
may safely count upon another long term
in the penitentiary. The letter is dated
at Oakland, Nov. II. 1896. and reads as
follows, some unimportant sentences
excepted:
Dear Sir: Oh, my God! 1 have just
heard of that awful assault on your lit
tie daughter by John Lee. oh. my God!
that man is my husband. For Gods
sake, don't let him go, for he is guilty of
such crimes. He has been in San Quentin
for such crime on a little girl years
old. l will give you full information il
you answer this letter and let me know
what they do with him. He was by the
name of John Bisbee-that is the name
he went by before married him. l am
p years old and have a little boy by
him Is months old. 1 had been married
to him two years when found him oft
to be that kind of man. He married me
under a false name, and Lee is the name
he married me under and he has gone by
that name ever since. We did go to Los
Angeles from Oakland and met the boss
of the stable where he has worked lately
We eat a the same table with him and 1
asked of him place for my husband. .
ASK Mr.. Budinger, Stableman at Main
and Eighteenth streets and Mr.. Miller,
the old man that works for him. how he
treated me. Also Mr.. Rich, 1918 South
Main street the bicycle man; he can tell
you all about my troubles"
MY husband treated me so mean, and
when l found out how he had served
me, wrote to my father, and he put
me in the care of the police. They sent
me home. and I have commenced suit
against him for the annullment of mar
riage. but 1t isn't settled yet I have
found out that neither Lee or Bisbey are
his right names. Mr Sanchez of Los
Angeles told me that Schlipa Pietra
was his right name. His brother
married my sister and lives down there
Go and see them. they live at ----
street. I will send you copy of his
having been in San Quentin. II you don't
believe me. but God knows it Is the truth
l Will swear to all have said to be the
truth. Please excuse bad spelling and
writing, for God knows I can't do any
better at present. Oh. may God have
mercy on me. and hope and pray to
God to strike him dead for his crimes
hope you will take heed to my letter
and go and see these parties. remain,
yours in sorrow,
MINNIE LEE"
The letter In grammatical construction
leaves something to be desired, but per-
haps, just because there are crudities
exhibited In this direction. the pathetic
ring of its general tone is accentuated
The herald., 1896-12-05
A NOTES MATURITY.
The Time During Which Note May
Run Is Defined.

Judge Van Dyke yesterday handed
uel VS.. w. e. Tyler ct AL, in which he
set forth reason for granting the mo-
tion for non-suit.
The action was to foreclose a mort
gage given to secure the promssory note
dated December 49, 1891. for $4,000. pay
able two years after date, to the Savings
Bank of Southern California, order, and
made by the Gibson & Tyler Co. Before
the note was delivered it was endorsed
with the guarantee of the other de-
PENDANTS. excepting d. w. Stewart. Not
being paid at maturity it was trans
ferred without recourse, together with
the mortgage, to the plaintiff On March
., 1895, te property covered by the mort
gage passed by conveyance to the de
fendant Stewart. and at that time, as
admitted by plaintiff the plaintiff agreed
with Stewart for an extension of time
within which to pay the note and en-
dorsed it with an extension to March
5, 1897.
Upon the trial, after the introduction
of the note in evidence, the defendant
moved for non-suit on the ground
that the action was prematurely
brought, whereupon the plaintiff offered
to show that there was in fact no con-
sideration for the extension of time.
In passing on the matter the court
says: Consideration for an agreement
or contract may consist in the detriment
or prejudice suffered by one party Is well
as benefit conferred upon the other
party. (C.C. 16O5-1606) If the plaintiff
therefore, were allowed to show that
he received nothing OF benefit at the
time of granting the extension Of time,
| 1t would not avail him if it appeared
| that the purchaser of the premises sub
| ject to the mortgage would suffer a
| determent or prejudice by the foreclos-
ure before the time agreed upon. and
that he would is evidenced by his re-
| sisting the present action. Besides, the
| defendant Stewart having purchased
| the premises subject to the MORTGAGE
upon the agreement that the time should
be extended. the plaintiff is estopped
from recalling the agreement of exten-
sion or disregarding the same. In Pick
ard VS.. Sears (6th Ad. and Ell. 469) Lord
Dunman states the rule of estoppeI as
follows: The rule of law is clear that
where one, by his words or conduct. will
fully causes another to believe the ex-
istence of a certain state of things and
induces him 70 act on the belief 70 q to
The herald., 1896-12-05
AT THE THEATERS

LOS ANGELES THEATER-Dark-
est Russia, which for four seasons has
met with wonderful success, will be seen
at the Los Angeles theater next week,
commencing Monday night, December I.
The play pictures every phase of Rus
sian life, and the noble peasant and exile
are seen in every type of character.
Although the play alone is one which
would command unbounded success. the
proprietors have. nevertheless, mounted
1t in an exceedingly lavish manner, and
the scenic display is elaborate and beau
tiful. Everything necessary for the pro-
duction is carried, and the smallest de-
tail Is given careful attention. The COM
pany is strong and large one, and the
play in every way is produced in a
thorough and careful manner,
Two of the most pleasing characters
are Septimus Cobb. the American colonel
from Kentucky. and the Baroness Won
Rhineberg. young German widow.
The auther. H. Grattan Donnelly.
in these roles has thrown a mantle of
bright, sparkling comedy over the play.
which ever holds the audience in good
humor. The sale of seats indicates large
houses to see this historical play.
ORPHEUM-This house is presentine
an attractive entertainment this week
with a fine all-around bill made up OF
splendid instrumental and vocal music
sensational acrobatic performances
grotesque knock about specialties
breezy sketches, etc. through all OF
which runs a vein of comedy that Is
fairly overwhelming in its laugh-pro.
voking power. 1t is an ideal show
bright and wholesome and up to date
Most Of the artists on the present pro
gram will be supplanted next week
Those who have not seen Lavater's
funny cog orchestra, or heard the cele
brated banjoists. Mays and Hunter
should not fail to attend the matire'
this afternoon. Among the other hif
features that close Saturday night ar,
Nelson, Glinseretti and Demonio. tn,
jolly knock-about comedians. and tn.
lively acrobatic marvels, the Detroi
Brothers.