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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
ONE CENT.
ARMY AND NAVY CADETSHIPS.
Many Applications For Presidential Ap-
pointments.

Perhaps il is fortunate for the Presi-
dent that his appointment TO the West
Point Military Academy and the Naval
Academy are limited to ten at each insti-
tuition, otherwise it would require consid-
erably more of his time in making selec-
tons than the importance of the places
seem to call for. There are few, il any,
positions under the National Government
for which the competition is keener than
the cadetships at the two schools. Some
congressman. especially in thickly popu-
lated city districts. are given a vast
amount OF trouble in making their selec-
tons, but for some reason boys who have
no Congressional representation or can
not claim citizenship in any special dis
trict seem to think their chances of Presi-
dental favor most promising.
The number of appointments averages
one' and sometimes two, year for the
two institutions, but they are always an
tlcipated by hundreds OF applicants. who
tile their papers with sufficient political
support ordinarily 10 secure a foreign le-
CATION. No at-large vacancies will exist
at West Point until 1901, yet there ara
now 500 applicants filed with the War
Department. There will be one vacancy
at the Naval Academy next year and the
candidates are piling in fast for this. If
the practice inaugyrated by President
Cleveland and followed by his predeces-
sors is adhered to, the places will go to
| close connections of the army and navy
people, the theory being that they are
more clearly entitled to such places mas
much as the average army and navy Off
Ger has no permanent legal residence.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
PRETTY WEDDING.
LEvY-wELLs,

The home of Mr.. James N. Wells, in
Second district, was the scene OF very
pretty. though quiet wedding this after
noon, when his daughter. Miss Bessie
Wells. was married to Mr.. John ]. Levy.
a popular young shoe dealer OF West
street, this city. The ceremony, which
was witnessed by only a few relatives
and friends of the contracting parties,
took place in the parlor OF the brides
home, and was performed by the Rev.
A. ]. Duke. of St. Mary's Church. The
parlor was beautifully decorated with Gu,
flowers and potted plants. while the nup-
tial pair stood under bower OF huge
palms. The bride was becomingly at
tired in a travelling gown of blue broad
cloth. with hat to match and wore white
gloves. She carried large bouquet OF
white chrysanthemums. Mr.. George B.
Wells. brother of the bride. acted as best
man. and Miss Jennie Brown was brides
maid. After the ceremony the bride and
groom left for a trip to Philadelphia and
New York. and on their return will re-
side on Madison street. The CAPITAL
extends its congratulations and best wish
es to the young couple.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
WHAT WYATT SAYS.
Tried, Will Not Remove His Case
From Annapolis.

Robert Wyatt, charged with the muir
der of Capt. Oliver b. Cauk, of the sloop
Dream, and OF Frank Collier, a colored
deckhand, who. he said. wentover board,
was interviewed by CAPITAL reporter
in the Annapolis Jail. He said: There
is really nothing more to be said about
the murder than what has already bet n
published. / have stated that did not
mutilate the body of Capt. Caulk, and
did not set the boat on fire. / don't
know at what time left the vessel, but
when left the body was intact, and the
head, arms and legs must have burned
off,"
When asked if he had procured coun-
sci to defend him. Wyatt said: mo;
there is plenty of time to think of that;
in fact, have not considered it.
He stated. in reply to an inquiry, that
he would not remove his case from An
napolis, saying: cit makes no difference
where am tried Wyatt was about to
write letter to his parents, at St.
Michaels. and had requested Jail Of
fetal to bring stationery, but later chang
ed his mind, saying he preferred that they
remain at home. He said there is no
necessity for leg irons, as he has no idea
Of attempting to escape. The fare, he
said. was not exactly what he might ex-
poet in hotel. He receives two meals
day, the same as other prisoners. He
did not complain, however. of the food.
Wyatt is a young and handsome fell
low, of fine physique, broad shouldered,
and shows up we'll, even under his un-
fortunate environments. He has large
dark brown eyes, wears little mustache
of the same color, and is bringing out a
growth of whiskers. not having been
shaven since the tragedy. He says he
was born March 7. 1879. making him
still minor. He attended the public
schools of Talbot county before he took
up Clustering for livelihood.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
A FORGER ARRESTED.
Officer Mace Plays Detective And Sue
ceeds In.Arresting Clarence Giffen,
The Forger, While at Work
at The Naval Academy.


Clarence Giffen, alias Clarence John
son. alias Clarence Watkins, the sup
posed forger. was arrested yesterday af-
ternoon by Officer Mace. of the Annap-
oils police force. and held for the Balti-
more authorities.
"Giffen." it appears. had been doing
thriving business among the Baltimore
merchants in the way of passing forged
checks for goods, &c. When the police
of that city got on his trail he skipped.
Photographs of the supposed swindler
were sent to all the chiefs OF police to be
on the look out for him.
A photograph fell into the hands OF
of our Big Chief, who Immediately de-
tailed Officer Mace for the duty. The
officer put on his citizens dress and arm
ed with the photograph, scanned every
fellow around the saloons, the docks and
the railroad stations. and he finally loca-
ted his man in the gang of workmen on
the new buildings at the Naval Academy.
He kept his eye on his man until he was
pretty sure that he had detected the right
party, and so informed the chief, who
telegraphed TO the police authorities OF
Baltimore.
Detective Pohler was Immediately sent
to Annapolis and the arrest was made
yesterday by Officer Mace while Giffen
was at work as laborer for P. ]. Carlin
& Co., contractors, at the Naval Acad-
envy, and turned over TO the Baltimore
detective, who took his man to Baltimore
with him on the late train. He compli-
mented Officer Mace on his clever piece
of detective work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
HOLLOW GUN CLUB.
Success of The Marsh Bird Season
Officers of The Club.

The Howard Hollow Gun Club, COM
prised Of number of well-known bust
ness men, is elated over its success dur
ing the late marsh bird season. There
was an abundance of game adjacent to
the clubs shooting grounds. which are
on farm owned by Mr.. S. S. Linthi-
cum. in this county, not far from the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge over
the Patapsco. A neck of land on the
farm extends out into the water between
two marshes. affording excellent over
head shooting as the birds pass from one
marsh to the other. Many reed birds
and black birds were shot and occasion
ally a rail bird.
DR.. Herbert G.. Wilson, of Baltimore,
one Of the clubs best shots, made sew
eral heavy bags of game. and il is stated
that he killed thirty -eight blackbirds with
one shot. At another time he killed
forty-sev reed birds in an hour. The
members of the club are: Robert H.
Gilbert, president; William HI. Nc Dowell,
vice president; DIR. Herbert G. Wilson,
secretary and treasurer; Chas. S. Gilbert,
local inspector; Robert P. Richardson, E.
P. Weldon. D. S. Badart, Donald Lew
ering. z. Madison Mitchell. Charles F..
Eckenrode and DIR. John w. Linlhicum.
of Anne Arundel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Mems Fall Underwear.

Mems Gray Merino Shirts and
Drawers. worth 3oc for. ...... %
Mems White and Camel Hair Meri-
no Shirts and Drawers, worth 3oc 25
Mems Fine Yeager Knit Fleece lin
ed Shirts and Drawers in several
different patterns and colors, reg
ular price soc. for. ........... 80
Men fine feeced ribbed Shirts and
Drawers, assorted colors, regular
value 65c for.... As,
Men's canton flannel Drawers, made
with double stitched seams and
seat. worth 38c, for. .......... 25
Mems extra heavy canton flannel
Drawers for. %,
Ladies' heeced ribbed Underwear,
worth 25c, each. ............... 10
Ladies heavy feeced ribbed Shirts
with silk tapped neck band. with
pearl button, worth soc. EACH. %
Children white Merino Underwear
eaCn. ............. .Ioc, I5c, I'd
Boys fieeced Yeager Knit Under
wear, worth soc for each. ...... %
A few Ladies' fine bleached sum-
mer vests with tapped neck and
sleeves regularly sold for I5c each,
LOT
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Bargains in Mems and Boys Clothing.

In order to make room for our new
line of Fall and Winter Clothing,
we will close out our surplus
stock of Mems Clothing at
great sacrifice. Suits that were
formerly sold for So, and $40 now
sold for. S.. 90
Boys School Suits for 75c, 81 90 81. so
Boys fine Atwood suits for $I.75 81. SO
Boys Knee Pants. age, $50, and SOC
Men good working Pants 50 and 75c
Mems Gray and Striped wool
Pants for .$I.2S 81 80
Mems fine Atwood dress Pants,
fancy striped and plaid patterns
for. 81 90 and 81. SO
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
The Naval Academy Dentist.

The appointment OF DIR. Richard Grady.
dentist TO the Naval Academy, vice DIR.
T. o, Walton. resigned, and which, it
has been stated. was approved by the
Secretary OF the Navy, has been held up.
DIR. Grady was to have reported at the
Naval Academy today. to be sworn in and
enter upon his duties as soon as he could
complete his arrangements. but it is said
there is some hitch in the appointment.
whereby it has been held up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
OYSTER SUPPER

There will be held an Oyster Supper
by the Ladies Aid Society OF the German
Lutheran Church at the Assembly Rooms
Wednesday and Thursday November Isl
and and commencing at 8. P. M. The
Young Peoples Society will assist to
make the evenings attractive and enjoya-
BILE to all who viii come. Music furnish
ed by the Naval Academy Band.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25

With the celebrating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup of
Figs. is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
cines and the cheap substitutes sometimes
offered but not accepted by the well-in-
formed. Buy the genuine. Manufacture
ed by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25

The following letters remain uncalled
for in the Annapolis postoffice. Persons
claiming them should mention they we're
advertised in the CAPITAL: Mr.. G. A..
Jarvis, Mr.. c. A. Halbaus. Mr.. James
Harris. Mr.. Oscar Meyers, Mr.. Gilbert
Jackson, Mr.. Oliver Stephen, Mr.. S. G..
Townshend, Mr.. w. M. Whitford. Mary
Anderson, Mrs. S. w. FELTON,. Mrs. Garry
Green, Miss Alma Harvey. Miss S. M.
Linthicum, Miss M. Elizabeth Turner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
To Wed.

Judge and Mrs. Scott. OF Easton. Pa.
have issued invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter. Miss Emily Grace, TO
Lieut.. Randolph Ridgeley. United States
Revenue Marine, at the First Prcsby-
terrain Church, Easton. Pa. on Thursday,
Noy, 9th. Miss Scott is well-known in
Annapolis where she has frequentlyvisited
and is sister of Ensign Scott, U. S. N.
of the Olympia who was recently pre-
sented a sword by the citizens OF Easton.
Pa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Y. M. c. A.
Something Entirely New at The Hall To.
morrow Evening.

"From Hong Kong to New York with
Admiral Dewey" on Thursday evening.
October 7oth, at 8 p. m. There will be
an interesting entertainment showing Adj
miral Dewey's trip home from Manila.
also the great naval battle that made him
the hero Of the day, stopping at Sinapose.
Ceylon. then up through the Isthmus of
SueL, into the Mediterranean Sea, show
ing the various places visited. Thrilling
description of his early career on the
Mississippi river. witnessing his narrow
escape from death. A large number of
these slides were made for the Annapolis
Y. M. c. A. Admission. IS cents. Pro-
ceeds will go TO help defray the expenses
of the Y. M. c. A. Don't miss seeing
this entertainment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
A Frightful Blunder.

Will often cause a 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 25cts box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Feldmeyer,
Bros, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
That Throbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take
Try them. Only IS cents, Money back
il not cured. Sold by Feldmeyer. Bros.
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Horse Falls on a Soldier.

The horse of Private George H. Gran
niger, Battery 90" Seventh Artillery,
u. S. A., fell yesterday afternoon on
Prince George street and caught his rider
under him, and injured the soldiers leg
so badly that he had to be placed in the
hospital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Mems Shirts at Greatly Reduced Prices.

These prices are closing out prices
in order to make room for other
odd lots of Mems Soit-bosom Per-
Gale and fancy Numbered Shirts
in neat patterns, with one pair
cuffs to each shirt. regular soc
and 75c values, each. ....... 25c
Mems fine soft finish Madras Shirts
with cuffs to match, regular 75c
value. each. ssc
Large assortment of Mems Unlaun-
dered Percale working Shirts, full
value 39c for. -. 2sc
Boys Percale Shirts. worth 25c. for
each. I9c
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
ARNoLD-HANLoN.

The marriage of Mr.. John Richard
Arnold and Miss Mabel Brown Hanlon,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Hanlon.
will take place at the residence of the
brides parents. AZ Church street. at 8
o'clock this evening.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
MEMS NEW FALL STYLE HATS.
Mems Stylish Fall Neckwear.

We have now received full line of
Mems Fine Silk Neckwear of most
exquisite patterns and shade in
Imperials, Four-in- Hand and
Tecks; regular soc goods. for. -. 2.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
NOTICE.

Home made cakes for sale every Sat-
urday at "Magruder's Branch Store on
Maryland avenue. Proceeds for tn :
S. Faiths Guild.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
PHILIP M|LLER'S
Autur11nal Goods
I'm Full CONTROLS
Fullest Assortment.

ALWAYS on the alert to secure bargains
and ever ready to give our patrons the
benefit ofeyery saving made, is the Sc
cret of our success. We have Just re-
ceived large assortment of the latest
up-to-date Styles and Patterns of Fall
Goods which we are going to offer you
all at Special Bargain Prices. Below
are quoted a few items of the specialities
that are on sale:
MEMS NEW FALL STYLE HATS.
A large assortment of Mems Fall
Style Derby and Fedora Hats, in
color black. brown and pearl. &C
tual worth $3.50, for each. 49,. CSC
Mems and Boys Golf Caps, worth
25c. for. I5c
Boys School Hats and Caps. each
worth 3oc, for. ................. 25c
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Bows and Girls School Shoes.

BOYS Fine Black and Russell Shoes,
worth SI.25. for. .-.....--...... SSc
Bows Good Wearing School shoesSl.25
Boys Heavy Extended Sole Shoes
regular price $3.50, for.-...S2 $500
Girls Shoes of all makes in lace or
button. for soc per pair up to. sl.25
Children's Shoes. CSC pair up to 55c
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Mems Shoes and Ladies Shoes.

Men good satin calf Shoes, coin
or square toe, worth $3.50. -. 81 10
Mems good heavy working Shoes
worth 81 IS for. ............... 9Sc
Mems fine Russet and Cali Skin
Shoes, coin or square toe, worth
81. 90. ............ $l.4S
Mems Black. Russet, Vici Kid and
Box Calf Shoes, extended soles
worth s.. 50, for. .............S2 500
Mems Russet, Vici Kid. Enamel
and Patent Calf Shoes, extended
and welted soles regular value
$500, pair. ............-.....S $500
Ladies Fine Bright Dongola Lea
Their Shoes, lace or button. 49,. SSc
Ladies Fine Bright Dongola and
Kangaroo Leather Shoes, all
styles and shapes, worth $3.50
for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 rs
Ladies' Fine Bright Dongola
Leather Shoes, made with hand
sewed and welted soles. coin
square or globe toe; patent tip,
regular $500 shoe. for 1900. 200
Ladies Heavy Grain Leather Shoes,
worth sI.25 for. ............... 9Sc
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
HATS TRIMMED FREE,
Notions and Hosiery.
10 and II main Street,

f. Cbldens Fast Black Ribbed Hose.
"a, ZOO dozen pairs Ladies' Mems and Childrens Hose in
Tan and Fast Black, Ioc., II &c. and i9c values
these are put lot and your choice for pairs
: Box of Stationery containing doz sheets Fine Quality
Paper and doz Envelopes to match. in all doz
I9 New Idea Folding Lunch Boxcan be put in pocket when
empty. worth 25c. ....,.......-.-..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-25
Dress Goods.

Our COMFORT and BLANKET DEPARTMENT
stocked with the best line of goods, at prices way
below any ever attempted in this town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-10
Ht STOLE AN ENGINE
THIEF RAN TT SEVEN NILES WHEN STEAM
GAVE OUT.
Engiae Recovered BY Yard Master. Officers
Looking for Thif. Leaf Tobacco Fac
tory Destroyed by fire.

Winston, n c., Jan. 9-(Special)- y
A freight enjine was stolen from the
Norfolk and Western Railway yard here
yesterday morning. The thief was a
white man, and he pulled the throttle
wide open and ran seven miles when the
steam became exhausted and the engine
stopped. He left the engine with the
throttle open.
The yard master here took an engine
and went after the one stolen. When
he reached it, he found that in ten min
utes sufficient steam would have gathered
to start the engine and he does not know
how far it would have run or the dam
age that might have heen done
Officers have been looking for the thiei
since yesterday, but they have not been
able to get any trace of him.
A leaf tobacco factory filled with over
one hundred thousand pounds of Leaf
and owned by G. j. Shoaf & Co, was
destroyed by fire yesterday.
The firm had $500 insurance on the
tobacco. Owners of building carried
81 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-10
NEWS AND OBSERVERS WORK

Oxford n. c., Jan. 9.-(Special.) -
The News and Observer published Il few
weeks ago an account of Il race riot,
which occurred at Virginia.
AS a consequence several negroes who
were in the riot were arrested and sent
to jail at Houston, Va. Last week a
number of the prisoners ut this place
broke jail, and among those that escaped
was a negro, Thomas Speed. Speed re-
turned with others of the ecscaped pri-
soners to Blue Wing neighbOrhood. An
order of arrest was sent to Granville
Ben Puryear was deputized to arrest
the prisoners, but they being well armed
resisted and the officer in attempting to
make the arrest fired and Speed was
killed. Mr. All Holgood, the coroner
was summoned to the scene of the homi-
eide, but the verdict has not yet been
rendered.
Mr.. Chas. Taylor. of Boydton Va,
is visiting his brother, DR.. l.. c. Taylor
Mr.. r. II. Switzerland has almost re-
covered from his recent attack OF
pneumonia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-10
BAD WRECK ON SOUTHERN
-FOUR OF The TRAlNMgN KILLED AND TWO
OTHERS INJURED.
Couble. header Freight Crashed into Mixed
Llca Passenge' Train on the
Knoxville Division.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. S.-Four dead,
two injured one of these perhaps fatal
ly. and the loss of property on the
Southern Railroad to the amount of
about $4,000, are the results of a wreck
this morning on the Knoxville and Ohio
branch of the Knoxville division of the
Southern Railway, one and One-half
miles west of Elk Valley The dead
are:
Engineer J. d. MaXey.
Fireman Frank Reddy, colored.
Brakeman Ironze Hoover, cOlored.
Flagman w. A. Dillon.
The injured are:
Engineer Goff badly, but not fatally,
cut on the head and bruised.
Fireman George Huskinson, badly
burned, and may die.
Maxey. Reddy, Hoover and Dillon
were burned to death or killed under
meath the ruins of three engines and a
number of cars and coaches of the two
wrecked trains.
The accident occurred at 11:30
o'clock, when Il double-header freight
train loaded with coal ana merchandise,
crashed into mixed local passenger
train while both were running at the
rate of thirty-fve miles an hour The
engines met head-on. the force of impact
being terrific. The coming together of
the two trains was so sudden that the
trainmen were unale to jump and save
their lives.
The passenger train was running tif-
teen minutes late. having waited at
Knoxville for connection with a Western
train. and had the right of way. All
the freight trains on the division had
been notified that the passenger train
was on Il late run, and the only cause
for the accident that can be given is
that Engineer MaXey, of the freight
train, misread his orders.
Immediately after the crash the wreck
age caught fire This city was asked for
aid. a fire engine left Knoxville at >
o'clock this evening and soon had the
fire under cOntrA. The passenger train
carried about twenty passengers. None
of these was injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-10
WAS BURNED TO DEATH
Terrible Fate of Widow Of Congressman
Phillips.

Laurel. Md. Jan S.-Nlrs. Annie B.
NJ. Phillips, widow Of William A. Phll-
lips, once Congressman from Kansas
was burned to death this evening at her
home in Howard county, mile and
half from Laurel Mrs. Philips lived
with her step-daughter, Miss Ruth Phil
lips. aged twenty-in Il dwelling on the
brow of a hill across the PattuXen Val
ley from Laurel, and at $50 O'Clock
this evening she went upstairs with a
lighted lamp. which she either dropped
or the lamp exploded.
John Hopkins, colored youth em-
poyed by Mrs. Phillips. attempted to
extinguish the flames, which had COM
municated to her clothing, by wrapping
her in a comforter. The alarm was
given and William Nichols. who lives
near by, carried Mrs. Phillips down
stairs and to the home OF his mother.
She was dead when taken from her
own house Miss Ruth was severely
burned about the arms while aiding her
stepmother, and was overcome by hys-
terra. Lepage Cronmiller and others re-
siding in the neighborhood rendered as
sistance in saving property. The negro,
Hopkins, and the two ladies were the
only persons about the premises at the
time.