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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-15
Matrimony on the Move.

A unique wedding occurred in one
of the suburbs of Columbus, when
Eugene Smith and Miss Lille Satcher,
young people of East Highlands, were
married on "A street car. The preach
er who was to wed them, the Rev. ].
w. Sinions, was on the car hurrying
to meet an appointment, and did not
have time to leave the car. Accord
ingly the car stopped for a minute or
two at wildwood Park. The young
people stood up in the car and the
minister married them In the presence
of the passengers. The marriage was
followed by congratulations all the
way around as the motorman turned
on the full current to make up for lost
time and the car whizzed through
space. It was not runaway match.
the couple merely failing to meet the
pastor at his home on time as by an
naintmant atlanta rssnstifntiop
holiday Rates Baltimore & ohio q. 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 70. "a, IS. and 81.
1899. and January /. 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. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-15
Special Involvement.

We are offeringioi this weeks special
sale fine skirt pattern in silk crepon,
novelties, and all wool plaids at prices
that come within the reach of all.
We have the largest and best selected
assortment of toys in the city, while the
prices are marked to suit the times. Kid
body dolls worth up to 6o cents at 20
cents.
In our house goods department we
have everything and anything that goes
to make up happy home at prices that
need cause you any anxiety.
Window shades at ~ yards long with
extra long springs, all colors. 10 cents.
One to a customer only.
GoTTLIEB'S DEPT. STORE.
Main Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-15
Sill

Christmas Christmas Christmas. the
great holiday is near.
Still for cold weather you need not fear,
Well 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 mel chants we have defeated
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-15
letter. Salt Rheun and eczema

The. intense itching and smarting incl
dent to these diseases IS instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient tor itching piles an Il
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chap
ped hands. chilblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-15

Dr.. Cadys Condition Rowae,5, 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 horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-15
8 HOE s. sH oEI

Ladies Vici-Kid Shoes, lace or but
ton, patent leather or tip alike.
well worth $500, our price. 81 4
Ladies 81 IS Shoes. .,.......,. IL
Ladies 81 rs Shoes for. ID
Ladies Special Shoe, never sold Tor
less than 81 IS, our special price 81
BOYS SHOES.
Box Calf Shoes worth 81 IS for 81 \
Box Calf Skin Shoes. well made.
worth s. 90, for ............. Il
Boys good wearing Shoe, worth
81 90, for. ................ n
Mems Box Calf Shoes, value s.. 50,
our price. ................2 I
Mems Storm Calf Shoes. regular
price s. so, our price. ....... 1 &
Mems Satin Calf. good year welt,
we'll worth 81 50, for. ...,... /!
Mems Vici Xii. worth 81 80. for u
Mems good wearing Shoe, worth
81 90, for.................... II
Mems Dress Shoe. worth 81 50
tor.. ............ $3.50 -
Mems working Shoe, worth 81 IS
A fine assortment of Misses and
fants Shoes at regular prices. We b.
fine line of Mems Boots at very 4
prices.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
AFTER THE RAILROADS.
COMMERCE. CON-
MISSION CONTINUES IN
QUIRIES
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Washington. D. c., Dec. 22.-The
hearing before the Interstate Com
merce Commission, called on account OF
complaint made by shippers against the
proposed new classification of freight
by railroads operating under the "otIl-
cial classification" was resumed to-
day.
BY agreement Mr.. Frank Harriott,
general traffic manager OF the Erie rail-
road. and number of the Official
classification committee" went on the
witness stand to testify as to the new
classification. He reiterated Mr.. Gilrs
statemcnt OF yesterday that the new
classification was adopted because the
railroads absolutely needed the in
creased revenues.
1t developed that at meeting of the
shippers Of those representing their in
terests, Former Attorney General OF
Ohio, f. S. Monnett. Hon. j. H. Brom-
well and Mr.. Mortimer Matthew'S, of
Cincinnati have been appointed to pre-
sent to the commission the action Of
the shippers.
Mr. Monnett presented set of reso-
iutfons adopted by the commercial in
tcrests directing attention to testimony
ndduced at the present hearing show
ing 1t was maintaining determinations
by the railroads against the small ship
pers In favor of the large shipp RS. and
to the fact that the railroads had de-
clined to extend the time for the new
cmssihcation TO go into effect. These
resolutions were supplemented by q Pc
tition by u large majority of the ship
pers in attendance upon the hearing
asking that the commission lar the tes-
timony before the Attorney General of
the United States with Il view to have
him bring action under the Sherman
antitrust law against the railroads to
prevent the new classification from be-
coming effective on January ] 1900
For some time the attorrcys of tho
Shippers argued in favor of the COM
mission taking the suggested action.
chairman Knapp, OF the commission
maintaining that the commission had
no more authority to make recommen-
dations to the Attorney General than
nad representatives Of the shippers.
me commission finally agreed to fur
nish n transcript Of the evidence to
the Attorney General.
The shippers then offered some tcs-
ttmony and b. w. Brown, representing
Schofeld, Sherner and Seaglc, OF Cleve-
land, O., was sworn. He said the new
classification on petroleum would be
absolutely ruinous to small shippers
On less than carload lots the increase
above the rates on carload lots was
in some instances as much as 2I3 per
cent, and in no case was 1t less than
IS per cent.
Mr.. G. II. DeGolycr, a carriage man.
ufacturer OF Cincinnati, testified that
the proposed increase in the classical
ton OF vehicles would limit Ohio and
Mississippi Valley carriage manufac-
turers to territory adjacent to their
factories.
This closed the testimony and the
hearing was adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
Trade In American coal.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 22.-Orders
have been given for the Spanish steam
er Alton, now in port. to lead coal here
for Genoa. She arrived several days
ago from Bilboa. Spain. with a cargo
Of iron ore.
Philadelphia coal merchants who
ship both from this and Virginia ports
have Of late been invading ports in F.u-
rope, which formerly were supplied by
Cardiff. SO great arc the expectations
expected to be in the future that the
question of building American steamers
for it's transportation is being dis uss-
ed in shipping circles. II is now pointed
out that these vessels for return car
goes could get iron ore at ports in
the Mediterranean from which a ire
mendous amount is to come next year,
contracts already haveing been made
by the iron and steel companies.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
TERRisLELosS oFLIFE.
SIN LITTLE GIRLS BURNED TO
DEATH.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Quincy, Ill. Dec. 22.-Six little girls
were burned to death, four probably
fatally burned and eight other persons
badly injured during the rehearsal of
Christmas exercises OF one or the
classes at ST. Francis School to-day.
There were fourteen little girls in the
class and they represented different
characters. Ten Of them appeared as
lambs and wore white fleece on their
garments. The fleece of one caught fire
from an open gas Jet and in almost an
instant the whole ring of little ones
was in flames. Sisters Of the school ran
to the rescue and were also badly burn
ed. Six died almost instantly from
burns and four OF the survivors Will
die
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
WHY METHUEN
CROSSED RIVER.
He Desired to.Estahllsh Searchllght
Communication With Kimberley
NO FIGHTING TO-DAY
FIGHTING TOD.
In spite oftho English Commanders
Delay IN Advancing. nc Is consid
erou nn>tor OF Tho situation
Camp shifted TO Chiove,ey-sur-
eeons Nint.tert TO woundea-Lieu
ChurchifI Reaches Doioson t,ny.
tBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot)

(By Telegraph to -Pilot)
London, Dec. ga dispatch from
Cape Town, dated Sunday. December
18th, says that General Methuen's pri-
mary object in crossing the Modder
River appears to have been to estab-
lish search-light communication with
Kimberley, which is believed to be
still on full rations. The water in the
mines Is plentiful. On the other hand,
in spite of their usual tactics. 1t is
considered possible that the Beers have
been compelled to assume the often
sive, the commander having arranged
for the disposition OF the forces and
anticipating difficulty in maintaining
food supplies in the present positions
Moreover, 1t is said there is a growing
desire among the Free Staters to re-
turn home, which Is testified to on
many sides and may tend to precipl-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
New North Carolina Road.
OBy Telegraph to virginian-PI,ot

"Pr' 70 'HSITIun-PIlot.) q
Charlotte, n. c.. Dec. 22.-Work is
actively progressing on the Mount
Airy and Eastern Railroad. which will
extend from Mount Airy. N. c., to the
Dan River. Trains are running on por-
tions of the road. The road opens up n
rich urdeveloped section Of the State.
including virgin forest of 20, 900 acres
OF hardwood. The officers OF the road
are President, r.. f. Houston, Of
Chester, Pa,:( vice president. w. II.
treasurer. w. w. Whyte, Of West vir-
ginla.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
NEARING THE NED.

a bulletin issued last week communi-
Gated the tidings to the public that
Mr.. Moody was very i'll, but that q
little Improvement was noticed. This
week the patient showed a steady gain
until yesterday, when he showed
symptoms OF nervousness, accompanied
by weakness which caused the family
much anxiety.
Early in the day Mr.. Moody realized
that the end was not far off and talk
ed with his family at intervals. being
conscious to the last, except for n few
fainting spells. He revived, and with
wonderful display of strength in his
voice, said in a happy strain:
"What's the matter? What's going
on here?''
One of the children replied:
"Father, you have not been quite
we'll and so we came in to see you"
A little later Mr.. Moody talked quite
freely to his sons, saying:
IT have always been an ambitious
man, not ambitious to lay up wealth,
but to leave you work to do, and you're
going to continue the work OF the
schools in East Mortified and Mount
Herman, and of the Chicago Bible In
stitute."
AS the MONDAY hour grew near the
watchers at his bedside noted the ap-
nroach Of death. Several times his lips
moved as IL in prayer but the articu-
lation was so faint that the words could
not be hear.
Just rs death came Mr.. Moody awoke
rs ir from sumber and said with much
joyonsness:
Il see earth receding; heaven is open
Ing; God is calling me-" and moment
later he expired.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
Two Hotels, a Monastery and Sew
eral Villas Disappear.
HEAVY Loss OF LIFE
An Enormous Rock, ION witch ButId.
ines STOOD, suddenly siIps Into the
Son. Crushing -Four Vessels aud
Destroying Their Crcws-Troops
Engaged In Work OF Rescue-Pop-
ulntion orTown Tcrror,sed.
<By Telegraph to virglnian- Pnot.)


Rome. December PA terrible dis
aster took place this afternoon at
Amalf. the popular tourist resort on
the Gulf OF Salerno. About o'clock an
enormous rock upon which stood the
CappuccIni Hotel slid bodily into the
sea with Il deafening roar and without
a moments warning, carrying with it
the hotel, the old Capuchin monastery
below, the Hotel Sunta Calerlna and
several villas.
bri;. which crushed four vessels to the
bottom OF the sea, destroying their
crews. The mass OF earth which slip
ped-was about 500 cubic yards.
The population is in a state OF ter
ror, fearing fresh calamities. Troops
have arrived upon the scene and begun
rescue work.
1t is believed that the loss of life Is
heavy. including q number of monks
and the occupants OF the hotel AS
yet it is impossible to ascertain the
exact number.
AmalG is small but lively town of
1000 inhabitants, situated at the en-
trance Of deep ravlnc, surrounded by
imposing mountains and rocks of the
monastery was founded in 1912 by
Cardinal Pietro Capuano for the Clster-
clans. but came into possession of the
Capuchns in 1853.
4 The building, which stood In the hol-
low Of the great rock that rose abruptly
from the sea to a height of go feet,
contained fine cloisters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
METHUEN's DELAY.

In spite of the delay of General Me-
thuen in advancing. he is regarded as
his entrenched position is believed to
be unassailah!e. In the event of the
Beers attacking Kimberley General
Methuen would be enabled to make a
counter move with his artillery and
cavalry. Consequently, such move
ment on the part of the Beers, it is
said. is not contemplated. 1t is appar-
ent. therefore. that to make haste
slowly is the truest policy at present.
In accordance with General Methuen's
dIctum the army should not advance
faster than the slowest oX-wagons.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
WIDOW AND ORPHANS FUND
arrested In California.
(By Telegraph to Yirginian- Pilot.

(By Telegraph to yirginian- Pllot.y
San Francisco. Cal, Dec. CIV. H.
Gilbert, bankrupt hardware merchant
from Winston, n. c., has formally de-
clared to United States COMMISSIONER
Heacock that he Will no longer resist
Carolina for trial on the indictment
charging him with having concealed a
portion OF his assets with intent to- de-
fraud his creditors, Gilbert will be;
taken before United States District;
Judge DeIIaven. who will make tha5
necessary order. IN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
TRANSFERRING TO woUNDED.

Chieveley Camp. Natal. Dec. IT,
Sunday The camp, whiclr was
pitched to the left Of the position taken
up BY the Union brigade. was shifted
from that point this morning to Ch!eve-
ley.
The wounded are being entrained for
Pietermaritsburg. Most OF the wounds
are In the arms or legs. DR.. Treves is
operating on the wounded. Sir William
Mccormack attended at the railway
platform and several assistant surgeons
are giving every attention.
AN UNRECoRDED soRTIE.
London, December "a War Office
dispatch from PietermaritsburE. Ma
tall gives n list Of casualties. Decem-
Der is, of seven men killed and four
teen wounded, all non-commissioned
officers and men. The names of the
regiments concerned Indicate hither-
to unrecorded sortie from Ladysmith
on that date.
WINSTON CHURCHILL SAFE.
London. December o2-Lady Ran
dolph Churchill has received a cable
gram from her son, Winston Churchill,
who was captured by the Beers In Ma
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
Forty School children Drowned.
fBy Telegraph to Vlrginian-P!lot.)

10y IeIeBTaph 10 VIrsInldn-P EIot.)
Brussels, Dec. 22.-Upwards of forty
school children were drowned to-day
in an ice accident at Frelinghem, near
the French frontier. The children Of
the district had been given holiday
with permission to play on the frozen
river Lys. When the merriment was
at full height the Ice broke suddenly
and the children disappeared. a few
were rescued half dead, but the ma
jority were drowned. Thirty-six bodies
have been recovered, but others are
still missing. The catastrophe spread
CONSERVATION through the town, where
nearly every family suffered loss.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
Congressman Berry's opinion
(By telegraph to Virginian- Pilots

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Washington. d. c., Dec. 2.2-Repre-
sentative Berry, Of Kentucky. MEM
Der of the River and Harbor Committee.
said to-day that he did not agree with
the view OF Chairman Burton, of the
committee. that there would be no river
and harbor bill this year. Mr. Berry
thinks it most desirable that the bill
should be framed at the present long
session, and he Is OF the opinion that
the committee will take this View. Is &,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
The Summons Game to the Great
Evangelist Yesterday.
At THE NOON HOUR
Death Caused br n General Breathing
Down of sho sy.tom I'm Con.c-
auenco of ovorwork-Ihe End AL.
most FREQ from Pain-Ho was Al
w"y. Ambitious. to Find work 10
no.

(By Telegraph to virginian-Pllot.)
East Mortified, Mass, Dec. 22.-D
L. Moody, the famous evangelist. died
at noon to-day.
1t was not expected until yesterday
by the members of Mr.. Moody's family
and Immediate circle OF friends that
death void be the result of his illness.
The cause Of death was a general
breaking down. due to overwor5. MIR.
Moody's heart had been weak for a long
time, and exertions put forth in con-
nection with meetings in the West last
month, brought on a collapse, from
which he failed to rally
THE BREAK DOWN.
The evangelist broke down in Kan
sas City. Mo-. where he was holding
services, about 4 month ago. and the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
AnoTABLE DINNER.
GIVEN by NEW ENGLAND So
GETTY OF NEW YORK.
(By Telegraph to Vlrglnlan-Pilotl

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
New York, Dec. 22.-Five hundred
persons sat down to the fourteen long
tables in the banquet hall of the Wal
dorf tonight, the occasion being the
ninety-fourth annual dinner Of the New
England Society OF New York Former
Judge Henry e. Rowland presided at
the dinner. Among the toasts were:
Our Reunited Country" by Professor
G. w. NIcCabe, of Richmond, Va. ;
"The Navy" Rear Admiral w. T.
Sampson, u. S. N, and "rhe New Pa
cif1c," Hon. John Barrett
Colonel George w. McCabe said:
II will say that I was not one who
clamored for war with Spain. Not ali
the gloreS OF Manila bay Or OF Santa
go would have wrought this reconcil-
1ation between North and South, but 1
believe that this Spanish war has def
n!tely brought about two results: One,
and the paramount one, the thorough
confidence now reposed by the whole
West and North in the patriotism of
the South; the other, the tightening Of
the blood tie between our young West
ern giant and that grand old mother
land beyond the sea-home-n of
puritan and cavalier alike
GOD forbid that war, civil or for
efgn, should come again in our time.
puC Should 1t come, men OF the North
and or the East and OF the West Il
speak of my people,, you shall hear
the tramp of our legions as they wheel
INTO line to touch elbows with the
stalwart sons OF New England, eager
to keep time with cadenced step to
the music Of the Union to hedge round
With stubborn steel that starry ban
ner' that symbolizes once more to us,
as to you, the majesty of American
citizenship and the indestructtbility of
the republican institutions"
LETTER FROM GEN. LMWTON.
in the course Of his speech, John Bar
Tett read from a letter he had received
within the last month from the late
General Lawton, the following extract:
II would to God that the truth of this
whole Philippine situation could be
known by every one in America as 1
know 1t. If the real history, inspiration
and conditions OF this insurrection and
the influence, local and external, that
now courage the enemy as we'll as the
actual possibilities of these islands and
peoples and their relations to this great
east could be understood at home, we
would hear no more talk OF unjust
shooting Of government into the Fill
pinos or Of hauling down our flag in
the Philippines. If the so-calIed anti
tmpertalists would honestly ascertain
the truth on the ground and not in dis
tant America, they whom believe to
be men misinformed, would be con-
WINGED Of the error of their statements
and conclusions and of the unfortunate
effect of their publications here If I
am shot by Filipino bullet It might
as we'll come from one of my own men,
because I know from observations con-
firmed by captured prisoners, that the
continuance of the fighting is chiefly
due to reports that are sent out from
America"
AT CHARLESTON.
Charleston. s. c., Dec. 22.--The eigh-
tieth banquet of the New England So
ciety Of Charleston was given at the
Charleston Hotel here tonight.
A large and brilliant company was
assembled. The response to Fore
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23

seriousness of his condition was so ap-
parent to the physicians who were
called to attend him, that they forced
him to abandon his tour and return
to his home with all possible speed.
After he reached Northiield. eminent
physicians were consulted and every
thing was done to prolong life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
BROOCHES DEPARTURE.
CUBANS TENDER HIM A FARE
WE'LL BANQUET. IS (.

(By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)
Havana, December 22.-Sixty-five
persons were present at the farewell
banquet rendered to General Brooke
to-day at the Paris Restaurant. Cen
eral Mario Menocal presided and Mr..
Ernest Lee Conant acted as toastmas-
ter Senior Llorente. in proposing the
health of General Brooke, said:
General Brooke was called upon to
govern Cuba under the extremely diff
licult conditions of transition from the
old narrow system to the new, liberal
regime. and he did so without injuring
the rights of any one. Cubans will al
ways remember him with gratitude and
love-"
GENERAL WOODS REMARKS.
Major General Wood, who spoke
briefly in response to words Of well
come. said:
The United States is In Cuba In the
person OF representatives who intend
to carry out Il great work and to fulfill
strictly the promises of the United
States Congress. AS for myself, can
only do what the President has sent
me to do: but hope TO enjoy the
esteem and confidence of the Cuban
people as General Brooke has enjoyed
IN,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
LATEST NEWS OF THE WORLD TELEGRAPH AND CABLE

B. Scherer. D. D. The other speakers
were Mayor Smyth, General NJ. C. But
Ter and Judge Gage. Of the State courts,
and Robert NJ. Larner, OF the Gridiron
Club. Washington, D. C.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
4 MoTloN RHJEcTED.

AL to-day's meeting OF the municipal
council motion was made to send an
ADDRESS OF thanks TO President McKin-
icy Tor his candid references to the
CUBAN people and the future of Cuba
III rs recent message TO Congress, The
llo.ioh WAS rejected on the ground
as asserted by the principal sneaker in
opposition-that the message contained
nothing new. but merely reiterated q
former promise. :
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
Congressman BouteIIe Better

(By Telegraph TO Virginian-Pilot
Boston, Mass, Dec. a2.-The condi-
ton OF Congressman Boutelle was
much better tonight, and he left for
for Bangor. Maine.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23

generals salute will be fired from Ca
banas as the steamer leaves the har-
Dor az o'clock.
y Governor Geneinrs salute will be
fired in honor of General Wood.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23
BRCoKE'S FAREWELL.

General Brooke, responding, said. in
part:
II shall always remember the long
hours of toll in Cuba. but 1 shall ever
recall the Kindness shown me by oil
Cubans. especially by those who realize
that the Americans are their best
friends"
General Brooke Will leave tomorrow
for Tampa. ~ squadron Of the Seventh
Cavalary and q. battery of the Second
Artillery. With n band, will escort him
from the palace TO the wharf. A major
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-23

tate an action on The part of the Boer
commands.