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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
FOR PURE WATER.
System Of Upward Filtration, Invented
by Mr.. Mahan, of Chicago.

The quettion OF pure water has forced
itself upon The public forcibly in the last
few years. The water used by almost
every city in the United States and in
Europe is becoming more and more con-
taminated every year. The rapid spread
Of disease by the use Of impure water has
caused citizens OF most oi the cities to
cry out for pure water.
Expert committees have been appoint
ed to investigate and report upon such
plans as in their judgment will give the
people pure water. These experts are
about evenly divided in their opinions
some favor slow fltering sand beds and
others favor various other plans. Sand
beds are efficient where local conditions
make them practical, but enormous ex-
pense of construction and maintenance
makes it impossible for that system 10
come into general use. This being an
age OF improvement and progress, Mr..
Mahan, who has had some forty years
experience in building water works and
Lurifyi ing water, has invented a system
OF portable fltering beds which he has
in successful operation, and to which ca
pacity there is no limit.
On Mr.. Mahan's system filtering
plant can be put up that will filter and
purify 500. 900. 900 gallons OF water in "a
hours. The machines OF this system are
built as nearly as possible after the model
furnished by nature, and can be well de-
sciibed as natural springs water be-
ing sent upwards through successive lay.
ers OF earth matter, cleansed and purified
in its progress, coming out OF the top
clear and wholesome, the layers OF filter.
ing material being especially chosen to
preserve the water taste. Mr.. Mahap $
system of upward filtration is considered
the best in existence, and has been EN-.
ployed in the Kansas City Court House,
Postoffice and in the large public build.
ings and offices in Chicago and other
cities of the West. For circulars addres:
the Mahan Filter Company. 7o3 West
Lake street, Chicago, Ill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Fair And Sumner,

Beginning with tonight there will be a
fair and supper in progress until the 27th
instant at St. Mary's Hall, on Gloucester
street. for the benefit OF St. Mary's X. c.
Church. The hall has been handsomely
and ar,istically decorated. under the su-
pervision of Rev. Father Duke. and pre-
sents a handsomer scene than ever be-
fore. The supper table will be under the
direction OF Mrs. Mason; the Altar Socie-
tvs table, under the direction of Mrs.
McNasby; Children of Mary table, Miss
Mary Riordan. Music will be under the
direction of Prof. c. A. Zimmerman. the
Naval Academy bandmaster. Refresh
ments will be served from the table un-
der the direction of Mrs. John b. Flood;
fish pond. Miss Agnes Brady; confection'
cry table. Miss Mary Hickey; shooting
gallery. Mr.. Thomas Gaskins. U. S. NJ.
c. For particulars see ad. in another
column,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
In Time 0! Peace
Prepare for War,

The repeated reverses experienced by
our British cousins in their conflict With
the sturdy Beers on the banks of Tugela
and Kopjes of Natal, may rightly TO some
extent be attributed to the failure of heed
ing the precept inculcated by that sage
and well-founded adage, "In time OF
peace prepare for war. We will not
just now, however, enter into discussion
as to whose shoulders the fault may be
thrust upon, but will draw at the object
lesson derived from the subject at hand
Ii is not directed at nations alone but is
equally applicable to every living indi-
vidual in ordinary civic life as splendid
guide to success.
And may it be understood right here
that, as wide-awake people. We will not
let yourselves be caught mapping by gentle
Spring on its prospective arrival. AS
usual, we are going to be in the lead and
prepare for i, bright and early. In order
10 accomplish our object in view it will
necessarily require ready cash to secure
goods at "our prices" ard then room
for the accommodation OF large Spring
Stock to follow. We shall have it al
any cost
During this ertire week we are con-
Quoting
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
THE SNOW BLOCKADE.
NO INTE RRUP TION OF
TRAINS.
Annapolis Open to The Outside
World Streets And Roads
Banked With Snow
The Merry Sleigh
Bells.

The snow storm which set IN here on
Friday morning continued with great
force without much Interruption until
about IL o'clock Saturday night. AT
times the snow was perfectly binding.
and il was feared we would have repi-
,ition Of the February blizzard of 1899.
When the.snow stopped falling it was
over foot on a level, and the streets
and roads in places were several feet
deep on account OF the drifts. Ii was,
however, nothing to compare with the
blizzard Of year ago. when all commu-
nication was cut off with the outside world
for two days or more. Fearing repeti-
ton OF that event would happen. Super
intendent Shellman b. Brown, OF the A.,
w. and b. and B. < A. 5. l.. Railroads,
kept the snow plows going over the tracks
all night. and by this means there was
no interruption in the trains in and out
Of Annapolis.
Ii requirtd great effort, however. on
the part OF Mr.. Brown to keep the tracks
open. On several occasions the snow
had driited and banked up to such an
extent as to require force OF workmen
TO shovel it away before the engine could
make its way through. Many country
people who came to town early Saturday
morning, experienced much difficulty in
reaching their homes. MIR. Larrimore.
who lives beyond South liver bridge.
was in double team. His horses got
stalled in the heavy drifts in some parts
of the road. and he had to dig his way
through them. and il was with great diff
Guilty he reached his home The haIbor
was filled with vessels and tugs all day
Saturday and Saturday night. that had
come in here for harbor from the severe
storm.
The stores in the city closed before 10
p m. there being scarcely any one on
the streets on account of the driving
snow, and much difficulty was expert
enced in navigating. Early Sunday
morning City Commissioner Dove had a
large force of workmen on the streets.
clearing off the crossings and public
thoroughfares that people might be able
to go 10 church. 1t was harvest with
the snow shoveler, and notwithstanding
it was the Sabbath day and violation
of the Sunday law, the snow brigade put
in a good day S work. Snow was piled
up in the streets four or FIVE feet high.
The day was bright and the atmosphere
keen, but walking was very dangerous,
and. in consequence. the churches were
slimly attended. Later in the day the
sleighs began to make their appearance.
and for the remainder of the day the
merry jingle OF sleighbells were heard on
all sides. All today cutters with swift
travellers have been flying to and fro.
while on every side the snow shovel has
been at work clearing off tie sidewalks
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL.
Mrs. Smiths Last Reception of The
Season.

Mrs. n. NJ. Terry will give a card
party on Wednesday at her residence,
No. IL Blake Row. Naval Academy.
The eighth OF the series OF cadet hops
was held in the armory a, the Naval
Academy Saturday night. Mrs. William
Muir. wife OF Lieutenant Muir. received. 4.
with Naval Cadet Robert l.. Berry, OF
Kentucky.
Mrs. Huse. wife OF Lieuirnan, "a. r..
Huse. will give reception tomorrow tor
bachelors and young ladies at her resi-
denoe. Upshur Row, Naval Academy. a
few married people. friends OF Mrs. Huse.
will assist her in receiving.
Mrs. Smith. wife OF the Governor. will
hold her last weekly reception OF the sea-
son on Thursday next between and o
p. m. Between ? and 3 o'clock the same
afternoon Mrs. Smith will hold a special
reception for the Society OF the Daught-
ers OF the American Revolution. Arrange
ments have been made TO have 81. Anne $
Church open. and the Society will be
shown the communion set presented the
church by Queen Anne.
Mrs. |. Nevitt Steele gave whist party
Friday night in honor OF Paymasier Ray,
U. s. N. to twelve gentlemen. all whist
players. at which the heads oflhe depart
ments at the Naval Academy we're invi-
viied. After the game a terrapin supper
was served. Mrs. knight and Mrs. Bart
lett coming in late in the evening, assist
ed Mrs. Steele serve the supper The
gentlemen were Captain Cook, Lieuten-
ant c. w. Bartlett. Prot. N. M. Terry.
Lieutenants Bullard. Eberle. Dorm. Huse,
Paymaster Caswell. Paymaster Ray, Mr..
S. Brooke. Sr.. Mr.. James NJ. Munroe
and Lieutenant A. NJ. knight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
To Be Prepared.

For war is the surest way for this ma
ton to maintain peace. That is the
opinion Of the wisest statesmen. Ii is
equally true tbatto be prepared for spring
is the best way TO avoid the peculiar dan.
gers of the season. This is lesson
multitudes are learning. and at this time,
v hen the blood is sure TO be loaded with
impurities and to be weak and sluggish,
the millions begin to take Hoods Sar-
sarparilla. which puri6es, enriches and
vitalizes the blood, expels all disease
germs, creates good appetite. give:
strength and energy and puts the whole
system in healthy condition. preventing
pneumonia fevers. and other dangerou:
diseases which are liable to attack weak
ened system.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Keep on footing.

II you toot your little whistle and then
lay aside your horn, there's not soul
will ever know that such man was ever
born. The man who owns his acres is
the man who plows all day. and he who
keeps hunting is the man who makes it
pay. The man who advetises with a
short and sudden jerk. is the man who
blames the printer because Il didn't work.
The man who gets the business uses
brainy printers ink. not cutter and a
splutter, but an ad that makes you think {,
and he who plans his advertisement as
he plans his well bought stock. has the
future to his business just as solid as a
rock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
The Steam Fire Engine o. K.

Chief McAfee was here today, under
a resolution OF the City Council. OF
Annapolis. requesting him to examine the
City Steam Fire Engine. AS for the
examination. he pronounced the engine
in fine order. A statement had been
made 10 a member OF the City Council,
hence the resolution. that the engine was
about to fall TO pieces. The engine was
brought out and thorough test made at
one Of the FIRE plugs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
ANNE ARUNDEL IluTERACY.
Statistics Compiled From Registration
Books.

The following statistics compiled from
the county registration books gives the
number OF illitera,e voters that would be
effected in this county. should the bill.
now before the Legislature making an
educational qualification the test OF a
qualified voter. pass. The number il
would efft CT in the State. according to
the statistics furnished the Balti-
more SAX, would be about aS.ooo reg
is,ered voters. Whether It would be
advisable at this time TO disiranchise so
many of its citizens is very serious
question to consider. Below is the sta
tistics for Anne Arundel county:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
A Successful COMPANY,

The Mutual Life Insurance Company,
of New York, is one of the safest and
soundest insurance companies in exist
ance. Among the great results OF its
work has been the payment Of policy
holders since IS43 the sum of $5I4.S4
o46, and il now holds in trust for them
S3oI Sassy. Mr.. Richard McCurdy is
president Of the company and DR.. c. B.
Henkle is the Annapolis agent. See ad.
in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Vocanic Eruptions.

Are grand. but Skin Eruplions rob life
OF ,oy, Bucklen's Arnica Salve. cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils. Felons, Corns.
Warts, Cuts, Bruises. Burns. Scalds.
Chapped Hands. Chilblains. Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains mad
Aches. Only IS cts. box. Cure guar
ranteed. Sold by Feldmeyer. Bros.
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
= Wrappers Specials.

Dark Blue and Garnet Striped Percale Wrap
pers full blouse front, pleated backs, pointed
belts, full width skirts, our prices.
Flannelett Wrappers, tastefully trimmed, fully
worth S.4S, our special reduced price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Cotton Wash Goods.

Yard wide Percale, all stylish pattern and fast
coors the collection embraces Stripes, Checks,
Plaids, Figures and Polka Dots; these are fine
goods, worth 12c special per yard.................
Another lot of fine Gingham variety of styles
in pretty checks, hair-line stripes and broken
paidS worth 12, our price
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
FOOTWEAR.

Children's Rubbers. pr. only. l9c
Mems fine Shoes. sold previous
ly at 81 o8. now reduced to- 81 A.
Mems high grade dress Shoes.
in black and tan Box Calf. Vici
Kid and French Enamel. sold up
to s.. .oc, reduced to. 81 9S
Ladies' 81 IS Shoes, reduced to
per pair only s9c
Ladies' $500 dress Shoes, now
per pair only. ly...................N 25
Children's Shoes partly given away.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19

In this age Of caich-as-catch.c can. you
most pluck the opportunity whenever It's
presented to you. Ii is point of duty
you owe yourself to visit our establish
ment while our Preparatory Sale is in
progress. at your earliest convenience.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Special Corset Sale.

4 lot of Warmers rust proof and G a la
Spirite Corsets, long, medium and short waist,
regular Sl00 Corset, our price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19

Custom Tailoring means careful, correct tailoring
have them-a careful glimpse in this department W
convince you of the facts-we guarantee the prices
well as qualities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Sheets and Pillow Cases.

Sheets and Pillow Cases made ready for use,
good quality muslin, 45x36, Pillow Cases, each.:.
Ready y-made Sheets carefully finished full size
hemmed, Slx90 our special price, each. ......
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
SOC
CSC
Mems Clothing Bargains.

Whaye done very good business in this department as
you will hear our Clothing man say and we did; sold
out completely after the holidays past on, we were
compelled to go to market again for Stock when buy
ing the second time of course at own hgures that
means the manufacturers loss is your gain Now come
look and you will buy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Suits Below Cost.

Ladies' Serge Tailor Made Suits, in Black,
Navy. Brown, Jackets silk lined, were $780,
Ladies' fine homespun Venetian Cheviot
Tailor Made Suits Jackets Taffeta Silk lined,
were Sl5 90 and $500, now ............".........
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Our Special
Preparatory Sale,

and you have now the chance OF buying
bnghtg gold dollars for 5octs each.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Headgear.
furnishings.

Mems heavy Shirts and Drawers
sold al 3octs. each, now. ...... 35c
Mems. Ladies' and Children's
Iocts. Hose, at per pr. r.......... DC
In short, every article in our store is
offered at prices conforming with above
quotations.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Table Linens.

Table linens that sold for 33c., now per yard....
Table linens, regularly worth SOC, special per yd.
Table linens, fully worth S9c., price now..........
Table linens, would be bargain if sold at 9Sc, yd
liable linen, considered good value at $3.50 per
yd.. You may have same per yd........,..........
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
10 and II main Street,
Through to State Circle.)
Dress Goods Reduced.

Does il make any difference why they are reduce
you can know that they are.
Ainch Imported venetian, sP%Ling % weight, veg II Il
onIy limited quantity of this 75c. cloth, our pric
54inch Black unfinished Worsted, perfec
oualitv and positive black, just right for tailor
made suits, fully worth S1.25; you can have it a
present price per
42nch Black allwool Cheviot sponged and
sbrunk: 36 inch all-wool Venetian Cloth. extrs
yaIue; 80 inch allwool Habit Cloth; 3S-inch i'm
ported Brilantines, worth up to 75c, special 49,.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08
TO RE-ADlUST THE TAX.

Solicitor Escatc, Engineer Payne,
and Coucilmen Paul and Brady have
been in Toledo for two days examin-
ing into that cty's method of taxation
for It's sewerage system.
1t Is intended TO do away with the
plan of leyying Akrons sewer taxes
by districts, and for tho future to pay
for all sewerage improvements by levy.
Ing general tax upon the property OF
the city.
Since the district plan was inaug-
urated some OF the districts have been
required 10 pay great deal more tax
than others, owing TO their districts
being the highways for trunk sewers
originating in other districts.
The business and manufacturing dis,
tricts Of the city have suffered most by
this inequality.
II the committee can devise some
plan 10 make the sewer taxation more
equitable, It's trip to Toledo win not
have been in vain.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08

Akron's citizens have reason to re-
joice that the riot Of several months
ago has In no manner affected the
city's credit with reference to the
sale OF municipal bonds. A large
amount Of bonds have been sold by the
city since the riot, but City Clerk
Isbell informs the Democrat that there
has has been no dimlnutlon of the
premiums offered for the bonds MS
compared with the premiums of for
mer years. The promptitude with
which the officials and judiciary Vt
Summit county met the obligations
that were put upon them by Akrons
crisis, and the willingness of the citi-
xens generally to support them in their
determination to vindicate law and
order, are wholly responsible for the
quick recovery of Akron's credit
abroad. The action of Judge Kohler
In empanelling special grand jury
and pressing the riot investigation and
prosecutions to an immediate Issue has
been productive Of much better re-
suits than would have been the case
had our citizens accepted as serious
the suggestion of local newspaper
that wanted them to organize law
and order league"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08

Interesting Talk on Art by Mrs. B.
Ellen Burk.

The Akron camera club listened to
a talk on Art by Mrs. r. b. Ellen Burk
at the club rooms last evening. Mrs.
Burk took for her theme. what the
Picture Tells Me-" and she handled her
subject in such an entertaining style
that those present were sorry to have
her stop. Much instruction was i'm
parted in the way of explanation of
the masterpieces in the worlds great
paintings. Mrs. Burk illustrated hel
talk with number of lantern slides.
The next regular meeting of the club
will be held Oct. Is, and viii be the
only other regular meeting this month
as the ones scheduled for Oct. 11th
and 25th have been postponed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08
WAS UNEXPECTED.
Death Of Capt. Josiah J. Wright
Funeral Services.

The last illness of Captain Josiah j.
Wright, who died yesterday at his
home, $50 West Market st., was of
only about ten days' duration, and al
though he had been failing for some
time, his death was unexpected. Cap
tain Wright leaves n wife, two daugh-
ters and son to mourn their loss. The
daughters are Miss Mary j. Wright,
aud Mrs. Rebecca M. Shork. of Cleve-
land; Harold w. Wright, the son, is
we'll known as an auctioneer.
The funeral services will be held at
the house Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8
at O'clock. Buckley Post, G. A. r..
of which Capt. Wright was member
will have charge of the funeral.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08
ELEM ENT OF DANGER
Removed by Simple Device-New
Arc Lights.

The new enclosed arc lights of the
Northern Ohio Traction company are
giving excellent satisfaction. The old
lights will soon be replaced in every
part of the city. With the new lights
it is necessary to change the carbon
but once every four days. In connec-
tion with the change of lights the com
pany has adopted simple device that
removes all danger of injury to it's
employees who take care of the lights.
They are provided with small four
legged stool on which they stand when
removing and replacing the carbon.
On each leg of the stool there is a
glass insulator. The men wear rub
ber gloves and 1t is therefore almost
impossible for them to receive any
shock.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08
Surprised at Akron's Grow h.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Burge, of the
Nelanian, are entertaining /, Mr.. and
Mrs l.. d. McGahan and two children
Of Devils Lake, North Dakota. Nr
McGahan is editor and proprietor or
The Free Press, one of the best known
newspapers in North Dakota. He re.
sided In Akron in 1888, going from here
to the West, locating in the then ter.
ritory of Dakota, but now one Of the
most prosperous States in the West.
Mr. McGahan thinks Akron has made
remarkable progress since he left for
be Northwest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08
NEW OFFICERS
Elected Friday Night by Daughters Of
81. G orqe.

The Daughters OF ST. George held
an election last night and the follow
ing ladies will conduct the affairs OF
the order during the coming year;
President, Miss Belle Morgan; vice
president, Miss Pettley; financial sec.
retary, Mrs. Cdswall; assistant secre,
tary, Mrs. Andrew wilhelm; treasurer
Mrs. Chris. Vogt; first conductor, Miss
Cameron; second conductor, Mrs
Higley; chaplain, Mrs. Moon; inner
guard, Mrs, j. Bell; outer guard, Mrs
II. MusSer; past president, Miss Emma
Mustill.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-08
FUNDS
viii be Forthcoming For the City
Hospital.

The Citizens committee appointed
to raise funds for the City hospital
In order that the institution may be
benefited by Mr.. o. @. Barber's gen.
erous offer of 100000, held a well,
attended meeting at the City National
bank Friday afternoon.
The committee is meeting with every
encouragement and several voluntary
subscriptions have been made. The
committees plans have not all been
arranged but rapid progress is be.
ing made.
Mr.. ]. r. Wright of the First Ma,
tional bank has been elected treas,
urer and all checks should be madc
payable to him, The committee will
hold frequent meetings and the work
will be vigorously pushed.