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The times., 1899-07-14

Mr. Mckinley having declared for the
spoils system, it would be impolite for Re-
publican State conventions not to back
his hand. The one in Kentucky has done
so with enthusiasm. 1t commends the
present amendment of civil service rules
by the President" and declares its belief
that further notifications of existing civil
service legislation may be made with ad-
vantage to the public service" OF course
this is rather rich. The only "modifca-
ton left possible after Mr.. McKinley's
spoils order is one that should
come in the shape of frank
Executive avowal that the pretence
of any lingering regard for the civil SER
vice law is merely kept up for appearance
sake; that IN fact the law and the Civil
Service Commission are as dead and use
less as SIMPSONS Matanzas mule.
The times., 1899-07-14
Anglers.
OErnm thc Philadelphia Ledger

From the Philadelphia Ledger.)
These are angling days for the salt water
fishermen The stories afoat of the vast runs
of sea bass weakfsh, pOrgies, and other denizens
of the sea almost surpass belief. Angling is
noble sport il those who indulge in it do not
catch and kill more than they or easily
dispose of TO other for food. The moment
man DESTROYS more fish than he make
of he ceases 10 belong to the army of anglers
and becomes one of that band who are justly
held in contempt under the name OF fish
hogs" He is true sportsman who, when he
has hooked, played, and landed food fish,
which he has no use for, throws it back into the
water at once. He is unworthy to be called an
angler who does otherwise.
The times., 1899-07-14

Brig Get- yIaonard Wood is quite as
much in his element fighting yellow fever
in Santiago as he was in leading his
Rough Riders against the city year ago.
With customary energy he has seized the
situation by, the throat, and such is the
confidence felt in this able and popular
officer, that nobody appears to doubt his
entire ability to stamp out the epidemic.
One of these days, If the country has
nothing better to offer the distinguished
soldier, administrator, and physician, it
would not surprise US to see him in the
uniform of Surgeon General of the United
States Army. Stranger things have hap
pened
The times., 1899-07-14
what the People Insist Upon.

(From the Hartford COurant.)
We wish President Mckinley could know
with a realizing knowledge-how thoroughly
the country approves his decision TO officer the
new volunteer regiments with the best men
obtainabe, making every appointment on the
merits. He may have disappointed and dis
gruntled few hehand-mighty politicians and
their pIace-hdnting clients; he has pleased the
people-"tbe plain people" Abraham Lincoln
used to call them, The more closely he follows
the same plan in all his future appointments
military and civil like-the better pleased with
him they will be. They know the right way
Of doing things when they ii, and they
like to see IT. and the time is coming when
they will insist upon the suppression and dis
use Of the other way.
The times., 1899-07-14

Our friend Mr.. Gage is much troubled
by the multiplicity of silver money in the
country, not made in any mint but equally
as good. He is tempted TO ask Congress
to let him increase the ratio of our silver
to our gold coin go that the regular Gov
ernment silver dollar, half, quarter, and SO
on shall be at least of full bullion value.
Should he carry this idea into effect a
dollar would become a more dangerous
weapon than a stove lid.
The times., 1899-07-14

A despatch from Winona Lake, Ind,
states that the late Grover Cleveland and
President Mckinley are expected to at
tend a Bible conference at that place on
August 20. What the specific object of the
meeting may be We are unable to say. Per
haps the ideal is to arrange to rewrite the
Bible to make it conform to the ethics OF
modern politics. If that be the purpose
the poor old book will have to undergo
most drastic revision.
The times., 1899-07-14

In order to place all the friends Of the
Administration on an even keel with regard
to their Investments in colonial enterprises
1t would be gracious on the part of Mr.. Al
ger TO suspendi the tariff on rails, spikes,
bridge iron, locomotives, and other equip
ment which Baron Erianger may require
for the development of his West Indian
railway franchises.
The times., 1899-07-14
Dom Paul and Uncle sam.

The mission OF Rear Admiral Howison
TO Pretoria is probably explained in a
South African despatch yesterday, which
stated that Americans in the Transvaal.
upon registration as citizens of the South
African Republic. are to be held liable TO
bear arms against England, while British
residents are TO be relieved from any such
responsibility.
II is probable President Kruger's knowI-
The times., 1899-07-14
Good shooters Themselves
E,ou the Boston G,obe)

(Fron the Boston Globe.)
Even Joseph Chamberlain ought 10 know that
the Beers cannot be bulidozed into giving up
their independence or eonsenting to see theiI
country Transformed by outlanders' votes into
a British colony. As for shooting them down
with dumdum bullets. why, the Boers can do a
little sharpshooting with them also, on oc-
casion.
The times., 1899-07-14
Heard From Agnin.

(From the St Louis Star)
General Weyler says if he had been in COM
mand in Cuba things would be different. Very
possible. lie might be under the sod under
arrest for getting licked The former would be
advantageous to Spain.
The times., 1899-07-14

no lie or Misrepresentation creep into its
news uihns its editorial utterances
and to print an Of the news of human in
terest all the time.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Two Pointed Questions Answered.

What is the use of making better
article than your competitor if you can
not get better price for it
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better.
so that while our profits may be smaller
on a single sale they will be much great
er in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best!
Ifboth articles are brought prominently
before the public will very quickly pass
Judgment on them and use only the
better one.
This explains the Lar ge sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are certain
TO return to the one remedy that they
know to be reliable, and for coughs.
colds and Group there is nothing equal
to Chamberlain Cough Remedy. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
startino a Blast Furnace.

Few persons who have not actually
run a blast furnace realize what 1t
means to fill the capacious NAV OF
one OF those monsters. A stack OF 200
tons daily capacity, running on 90 per
cent. ore, must have delivered to 1T
each day something more than 400
tons of ore, $50 to 800 tons of coke.
and over 100 tons of limestone, be-
sides sand, coal and minor supplies
say 900 tons of raw materials. Add
the 200 tons of pig iron produce
shipped out, and we have daily
freight movement of LOO tons, taking
no note of the disposition of the Stag.
The mining of the ore requires the la
Dor of $50 to 800 men; the coal min
ing, coke making. quarrying of lime
stone and transportation, at least 300
more. The furnace itself employs $50
or more hands. Starting up a fur
mace of ordinary capacity, therefore,
calls Immediately for the labor of
nearly a thousand men; for the use at
least of nearly a thousand railroad
cars and many locomotives; for per-
haps several steamers and vessels on
the lakes; for capital, from the mines
to the pig iron, of one or two millions
of dollars, and last, but not least, for
a high order of managing ability
Engineering Magazine.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
yachtsmen Who Never Hoist a Sail.

A wet sheet and a flowing sea has
nothing to do with life aboard yacht,
as exemplified in the Bay Ridge Yacht
Basin, In South Brooklyn, N. Y. There
are FIVE or six yachts there, one of
them a roomy schooner craft, which
for various reasons are not in commits
sion this autumn. Nevertheless, the
owners and their families or their
friends live and sleep on board. On
one sloop are five young men who go
to a skyscraper building in Nassau
treet every morning and take out two
or three yivacious typewriter girls
when work is over to make the even
ings merry. They rented the boat on
conditions that they would not take
her outside the basin, and hired a re-
tired sea captain. who lives near the
basin. to look after the boat during
the day and to mess" for them. They
find 1t cheaper than paying board in
the city and ever so much pleasanter.
Three families wintered on yachts in
Bay Ridge basin last winter, and they
enjoyed the experiment so much that
they talk Of trying it again. Rough
weather has no terror for them. One
tloop, the Peri, was housed above decks
very much like those in the tales we
read about Arctic expeditions. The
families who live in this way were on
terms of sociability and visited every
night for games of cards. When the
basin was frozen over one night they
gave skating party. with piping hot
supper below decks as windup. There
are still novelties about for persons
who know where to look for them.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27

The young ladies OF the town gave
dance to their friends at the As
sembly Rooms last night. Music was
furnished by a portion OF the Naval
Academy band. under Prof. Schreyer.
and an evening of pleasure was enjoyed.
Il vas an invitation affair. and was con-
ceded to be one OF the jolliest and most
ENJOYABLE of the season. II was under
the auspices OF number Of bright and
n-loving young ladies. and every body
present knew every other body. and
each seemed TO vie with the other as TO
Who should have the best time. Late in
the evening refreshments were served
The general expression of the guests at
parting was, the evening had been too
short and everybody said they would
have pleasant Tecollections OF the night
after Christmas. 1899. Among those
present were: Misses Marie Baldwin.
Bessie Dorsey. Lille Baker. Lizzie Som
mers. Louise jacob. Beaitie Taylor, May
Moss. jamie Feldmeyer. Blanche Moss.
Annie Hutchinson. Blanche Banks. Ida
Banks. Agnes Davis, Mrs. Fedderman.
Miss Flick and Miss Meyers. OF Balti-
more; Messrs. Charles Mullen. Harry
Baker, James Feldmeyer. Abe Moss.
Dan. Nichols. Robert Clayton. Philip
Miller, Cliff Moss. Harry King. Frank
Basil. Martin Brady. Harry Jones. John
Cassidy, Edward Cassidy. Albert Welsh.
Samuel Davis. Joseph Sinclair. Charles
Wilson. Jerry Smith. Houze and Earl
Fedderman.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
A Night Of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow
OF the brave General Burnham, ol
Mac HAS. Me-. when the doctors said she
could not live till morning" writes Mrs,
S. H, Lincoln, who attended her tha,
fearful night. "All thought she must
soon die from pneumonia, but she begged
for DIR. Kings New Dicovery, saying il
had more than once saved her life. and
had cured her of consumption. After
three doses she slept easily all night. and
It's further use completely cured her.
This marvellous medicine is guaranteed
to cure all Throat. Chest and Lung Dis
eases. Only 50 cents and $I.oo. Tiia
bottle free at Feldmeyer Bros. City
Drug Store.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
CAUSES rRoUsLE.
The cross-eyed Stage Driver In New
York


The cross-eyed stage driver in Fifth
avenue causes great uncertainty as TO
his intentions in regard to possible
patrons of his stage. They stand on
the corners waiting until he nearly
reaches them, and then the frantic
gestures begin. The first time they
signal they do not notice that he Is
cross-eyed, but as he approaches near
er and nearer the uncertainty grows
upon them They are not sure he saw
them at all, or does see them or will
see them. The past, present and fu-
ture are all in a muddle. and while 1t
is certainly his business to be on the
lookout for patrons it is not at all
certain that he will. Every one knows
by experience that the drivers OF pub
lie conveyances do not always keep
their business eye on the corner, and
who can tell whether a cross-eyed man
may be looking?
AS I rode On top Of the cross-eyed
drivers stage the other day ! noticed
the demoralizing effect of his glances.
A bloated bond-holder lifted his cane
slightly as the stage ran toward him.
He was quiet and dignified, but. was
taken with the idea that the cross-eyes
had not perceived it either, and so he
lifted 1t again and again, five times,
each time a little higher, until 1t was
waving frantically aloft. The stage
stopped exactly where 1t would have
stopped had he simply signalled once.
The next passenger was tall and
thin, gaunt and prim and wore spec
tacles She had gaily-trimmed hat
and tightly-ftting tailor-made costume.
She held her handbag-a Boston bag
tightly in one hand, and raised the
other stiffiy from the elbow. holding
one finger up. Then she jerked it
back again, as If 1t were on springs.
No other part of her body moved, but
her eagle eye was on the face OF the
driver. Soon, in quick succession, she
jerked that finger up again five times
more, her face becoming sterner each
time 1t seemed as II she was think
ing, 81 wonder II he saw met" Il do
not believe he did" ''He is not even
looking at mel" "He sees me now"
mo. he does not; that eye is looking
across the street" But suddenly the
stage stops right in front of her.
A woman who looked as IL she had
Just taken leave of a big family OF
children, and had not gotten through
waving the baby "by-by." lifted her
arms and waved her nngers up ana
down as If she was also saying .by-by'
to the driver. Each time she increased
the number of little waves and smiled
sweetly and nodded her head pleasant
ly. Her amiability was irresistible.
and, of course, the stage stopped for
her.
In fact, the stage driver stops ex-
act!y at the right hand lower corner
for every passenger. 1t would stop
Just the same if only one signal was
given, but the passengers seem to for
get that 1t is the businesses of the stage
to stop for them. and that the driver
plans to get focus on the corner OF
every block, although the exact mathe-
matical combination of sight rays is
not divulged to the intending patron
N Y Herald.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
A Touch of Winter.

Yesterday and last night Annapolitans
had taste of genuine winter weather.
Everybody hunted up their furs and
Aannels. Spring overcoats were cast
aside for heavy winter ones. and pedes-
trians hustled along at a lively gait to
keep warm. People indoors Rugged the
fires. and the carpenter put on weather
strIps, the stove man renovated old stoves.
the plumber wore broad smile all day.
The mercury turned somersault in the
tube and rested at I8o at a. M, later
climbing up to 800 at 3 p. m. when it
again fell. Today the weather bureau
predicts snow for tonight and warmer
weather Thursday. The first snow OF
the season began falling this afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
RESIDENT6OF
Annapolis, Eastp0rt,
and Anne Arundel Co.:
The Voice of Truth is Calling
to You for Attention
Listen and Contentment Shall
Be Your Reward.

1t is quite true that money talks. and
our object may SAVIOR OF that precious
article, but il is nevertheless true that in
this instance it is greatly in your favor
and your interests are involved IN the
matter.
We offer TO save you not only money
but also time and unnecessary exertlon
in providing yourselves with New Car
ment for the Holidays.
We have splendid and elaborate col
collection OF styles and patterns in Mems
and Boys Clothing that fairly outshines
anything in the line ever seen IN An
napolis.
We undertake to please almost any
taste and desire as to Style. Fit, Quality
and Workmanship, while we guarantee
to save you money or give you better
values for the money you would pay
elsewhere for inferior goods. How we
can do it.
Why, here are the facts:
We make for the best part our own
Clothing in connection with our frm IN
Baltimore; we run our business on the
most economical plan; and last, but not
least. we buy and sell for spot cash.
However, we do not ask of you to take
our word for it all. but we say, come and
find out for yourselves.
Plain talk
Come and see--and if it suits you,
buv.
A splendid suit OF Mems Clothing for
general wear, the like OF which is usually
sold right here in Annapolis at six and
seven dollars, but which we now offer
several lots to select from-for only
$3. so.
You have, no doubt, seen fine mems
suits that cost $500 and $40 90, they
were all wool and all right, but you can
buy of us just now the same goods at
only $3.50.
Some people say it takes a made-to-
orders 5-suIt to make good dress suit,
but you ought to see the suits we are
offering for $3.50 and $500, they ave
made OF high grade all wool, worsteds.
cassimeres and serges elegantly tailored
and trimmed and designed to retail at
$500.
Talk about overcoats, we offer mems
overcoats worth SO SO at S3. SO. Mems
Dress Top Goats made OF high grade
Covert cloth, also black, blue and brown
Kersty and Beaver. worth up to $500
at S.. SO, SO. so, 81. so and $500.
A splendid assortment of mems plain
and fancy dress pants at surprisingly
small figures.
The careful attention of Ladies is
specially invited to our complete stock
OF Boys clothing. including suits, reefers
and trousers which we offer at almost
halt of prevailing retail prices.
We offer grand inducements not only
in Clothing but also in Mems and Boys
Hats, Mems, Ladies' and Children
Shoes, Underwear. Furnishings Umbrel-
las. Jewelry. Trunks. valises. &c.
In brief. we offer no toys and play
things for children. but something more
substantial. essential and important to
all. We also have no special Jumbo
features to attract your curiosity.
We only appeal to your good sense.
sound judgment and sober regards for
earnest efforts and true reprensation.
Meet us at our place OF busines and
you will be greeted by host OF Bar
gains" awaiting you.
presents to all purchasers during the
entire Holiday season.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
DRIVING Prenarations

simply develop dry catarrh; they dry up
the secretlons which adhere to the men,
brane and decompose, causing far
more serious trouble than the ordinary
form of catarrh. Avoid all drying in
halants and use that which cleanses.
soothes and heals. Ely's Cream Balm
is such remedy and will cure catarrh or
cold in the head easily and pleasantly.
All druggists sell it at 50 cents or 1T will
be mailed by Ely Brothers. So Warren
St. New York,
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Little Folk Dance.

Mrs. Robert Moss entertained num-
Der of children last night, who. with her
own little ones, Helen. Graham and
James Moss. enjoyed themselves in a
happy manner with dancing at the lovely
home of Mrs. Moss. on Shipwright street.
overlooking the beautiful Spa. Miss
Carter played the dance music. and later
the children were served with cake, choc-
olate and candy. They said goodnight,
thanking their hostess for a royal good
time
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
SHOES. SHOE s.

Ladies Vici-Kid Shoes. lace or but
ton, patent leather or tip alike.
well worth $500, our price. :. 81 IS
Ladies' s2.25 Shoes. I.S5
Ladies' SI.75 Shoes for. ....... rs
Ladies Special Shoe. never sold for
less than 81 IS. our special price 9Sc
BOYS SHOES.
Box Calf Shoes worth 81 IS for. 81 80
Box Calf Skin Shoes, well made,
worth s. 90, for. r.............. 80
Boys good wearing Shoe, worth
81 90, for. ................... 7Sc
Mems Box Calf Shoes, value So. so,
our price. .................S 50 9S
Mems Storm Calf Shoes, regular
price 81 so. our price 4 9S
Mems Satin Calf. good year welt,
well worth ST. so. for. ........ .
Mems Vici Xii, worth S2 50. for. 4, : =
Mems good wearing Shoe, worth
81 90, for. 4. SO
Mems Dress Shoe, worth 81 50
for.. .......... ....... 20
Mems working Shoe, worth 81 IS
A fine assortment of Misses and In
fants Shoes at regular prices. We have
fine line of Mems Boots at very low
prices.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
SILVGR'S.

Christmas Christmas Christmas the
great holiday is hear.
Still for cold weather you need not fear,
We'll supply with all Clothing you use.
Well supply you with Boots and Shoes.
Well supply you with Groceries you eat.
Well supply you with Flour and Meat,
Our prices are so low that they cannot
be competed.
And all other mei chants we have defeated
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Cupid. Willing Victims

Mr.. w. H. Wes,phal and Miss Maud
Rawlings, of this city. were married at
noon Yesterday in Washington. D. c..
by Rev. Lucien Clarke, of the Foundry
Nj. E. Church. After the ceremony a
reception was rendered the happy couple
by the brides aunt. Mrs. J. S. Duvall.
at her residence 1918 "I'' street. North
West. After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Westphal left for their future home in
this city.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
An Official Visit.

Mr.. James T. Caulk. of Baltimore. the
Police Justice Of the Southern district, is
inaugurating a plan for the State officials
under the present administration to pay
an official visit to Governor Lowndes in
Annapolis. The matter has been refer
red to the Governor. who stated he would
be glad to receive his friends who might
desire to call on the 3rd or 4th of jan
uary. The visitors are to decide upon
the day.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
AFrightful Blunder.

Will often cause horrible Burn. Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old Sores,
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils. Felons.
Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth. Only IS cents, box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Feldmeyer.
Bros, City Drug Store.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Nick No, Forgotten.

"Nick' Jackson, the old colored man,
who has been a Characteristic feature OF
Annapolis 10, these many years. was not
forgotten on Christmas day. A kind
Annapolis lady sent "Nick" basket or
namented with bows of ribbon and filled
with an assortment Of delicious Christmas
cake. .Nick'' was SO pleased at the
gift he actually jumped for JOY in his
childish glee.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
On File Six Months.

Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Taylor, addressed letter yesterday to
the Attorney General asking why the title
of the site OF the Annapolis postoffice
was not passed upon. II has been on
file in the Attorney Generals office Tor
about six months.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Instituted SUIT.

The heirs of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Blaine
have secured Robert Moss as counsel TO
institute suit againstthe Annapolis. WASH
ington and Baltimore Railroad for the
death OF Mrs. Blaine. She was killed at
Cots Station. seven miles from Annap-
oils, several weeks ago. while crossing
the track in a wagon about7 o'clock at
night.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27

Dr.. Cady's Condition PoaOae,y. are just
what horse needs when in bad condition
Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
They are not food but medicine and the
best in use to put a horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Holiday Rates Baltimore 8. ohio R.R,

On account of the Christmas and New
Year holidays the Baltimore & Ohio r.
r., will sell excursion tickets at greatly
Reduced Rates to and from points on ITS
line between Baltimore. Pittsburg Stars
burg Junction, and intermediate points.
good going December 23. ~. IS. and 81.
1909, and January I. 1900. valid for re-
turn until January 4. 1890, inclusive.
Splendid Royal Blue Train service.
Pullman Palace Cars and B. & o. Din
ing Cars on through trains.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
Making Up Report.

Adjutant- General L. Allison Wilmer
was at the Hotel Rennert, Baltimore. last
night. General Wilmer said he was en-
gagged in making up his report. which he
expected to have completed by the meet
ing OF the Legislature.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
F,re In The County.

The residence of Tucker Neal. colored.
of Mill Swamp, this county, caught flre
Friday evening last at sunset. The
house was burned to the ground. Most
of the furniture was saved. There was a
small insurance on the house.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27
He Did.

Edgar A. Poe was the first great
war correspondent"
How do you make that out?'
Didn't he get in a lick at the 'un.
seen censor? Chicago Times Her.
aid.