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Evening journal., 1895-01-14
FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE co.
Annual Meeting and Election Of Mana
gsrs-The Report Of Secretary La Motto
Submitted.

Annual Mesting and Election Of Mana
gsrs-The Report Of Secretary La Motto
Submitted.
The annual meeting OF the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Della
ware, was held this morning at the office
Of the company. The report OF w A
LaMotte, secretary, shows: Value
of live policies issued so 652. :
044; deposit notes subject to as
sessment 1881, 693: received in an
nual payments. $4i $50 70; interest on
investments, $40. $3.50 67 losses by FIRE,
$19, 520t5; salarles. taxes, etc, $l1, 118
80 interest on balances paid members,
81. l46 70; net gains for year, $l3 s07 35i
paid for settlement Of aceounts and ex
pired policies. charged to surplus account,
$12 035 SO
The surplus fund amounts TO $2lg
139 sS, aud losses by FIRE remaining
unpaid 81 coo Six per cent. interest OF
all balances amounting to s. Rnc
upwards was paid members The fol
lowing managers we're elected TO serys
three years: Philip Plunkett, Samue
Bancroft, Jr, John p Cochran. Francis
N. Buck, Solomon NJ Curtis
Evening journal., 1895-01-14
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Rev. John Cornell. OF Baltimore, spoke
at the Friends meeting house yesterday at
both morning and afternoon services.
Revival gervices will continue this week
in nearly all the Methodist churches.
Blue Rock Council, Legion of the Red
Cross, is arranging for an entertainment to
be given in the Smyth Post room, on We'd
nesday evening.
Fred Mammele, on Saturday night, the
occasion OF the thirty-ffth anniversary OF his
birth. was serenAded by the Delaware san-
gerbund.
-Thirty-fve women and five men puzzled
over a list of problems Saturday. In SCI oOl 20.
/, with view of becoming teachers In New
Castle county. County superintendent GriAn
acted as supervisor.
Services for the deaf and dumb are being
held at the Y. NJ. q. A. rooms this afternoon
by T. A. Keissl.
The Wilmington high School Alumni viii
hold their annual dinner January 81.
The annual banquet of the Penn Denta
Club will be held in Eden Hall within fort
night. DIR. w. Q. Speakman has charge O
the arrangements
First anniversary of the Sunday Break
fast Association. IN Asbury NJ. K. Church
thursday evening.
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VIC week,a aortuarY Reoord.

According TO the report Of Registrar
Colquhoun there were twenty three
deaths In this city during the past week,
8 OF whom were males and 10 females, 10
white aud colored. Is adults, minors,
20 native and foreign horn. The births
were Of white males white females,
colored male and colored females.
There were marriages, 8 white, 2 COLI
ored The deaths are more than the
corresponding week last year. births
less aud marriages lees
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Invincibles or for Dover.

The arrangements made by the Z M.
r. @ to run special train TO Dover
tomorrow, to attend the Inauguration,
have fallen through owing to 9 mis-
understanding with the railroad authori-
ties regarding special tickets. The
Invincibles will meet in their club rooms
on Fourth street. at Z. 80 a. m to morrow
and, headed by the First Regiment Band,
of twenty one pieces, march to the
depot where the 913 train will be
taken for the capital Those who desire
to 60 with the club will meet with them
at their rooms, at the hour named.
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Epworth TO Hold q Bazaar.

Epworth NJ E Church will hold a
bazaar in the Auditorium. Eleventh and
Madison streets, commencing February
II next, and continuing for two weeks
or longer The different Protestant
churches in this city are to be
invited to assist in this undertaking,
which will be for the purpose of liquidst-
ing the floating indebtedness upon the
said church. The hearty co operation Of
sll the lovers of good is asked for, and
that sill will respond cordially to the
call when issued by the membership.
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wand tbe HooaIe saved.

: Two appeals from the order Of Building
Inspector Dohl requiring certain build
inRs Ia what Is known as the Hoodle, 10
the Eighth ward, have been filed with
City Engineer James Wilson. aud by
him turned over to the City Council
Committee on Public Buildings One is
from James Carrow, agent for the For
rest estate, the other from Nathan II
Davis, president Of the Diamond State
Car Spring Company The former owns
tbs shanties on Greeley and Decatur
streets, the latter shed at Seventh
street and the railroad.
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Bayard LegIon ReeeptIon.

The Baysrd Legion, the popular Demo
cratic organization Of this city, has
arranged for It's ninth annual grand
reception in German Hail, on Friday
evening Alberts orchestra has been
engaged to furnish the music and the
committees In charge are: Chairman, w
A McEvilly; secretary, Joseph Hinger
treasurer, Harry Brand on reception, W.
H. Dunbar, grand conductor; Edward
Brand. floor manager; Benjamin Babb,
Harry Jacobs, John B Dunbar, W. T.
Long and Charles NJ. Dettling, assistant
floor managers
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Houses for saIe. lO8 west EIghth strsst.
Delaware Man who Took Many Prizes.

II. NJ Thomas, the Camden, Del, i,
prize winner at the West Chester
Poultry and Pigeon Associations big
show last week, took more prizes st the
close Of the exposition. Mr. Thomas
took a special premium for cockerel aud
pullet. frst for white Cochin hen, first
on buff laced Polish Geek and hen and
second for the best special hen. The
Delaware man won more prizes than any
other individual exhibitor.
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rhe naIalnr d the Allerheny.

This morning wreckers from the com
psny ehBageu IA Islslhg tne steamshlP
Mary Q Woodsle, to secure a dynamo
with which TO complete their work on
the wrsg ked vessel The one they had
been using has broken down aud another
was deemed necessary. The men express
their confidence in being able to have the
ship ready to tow mp the river, by
Wednesday OF this week
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TAYLoR's BoNDsMEN.
They Are Anxious For Him to Appear and
Make a Settlement.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-Ex-G Governor Ar
thur @. Mellette has come from South Da-
kota on the supposition that tho default
ing state treasurer, W. W. Taylor, may be
in Chicago and anxious to make settle
ment. He is interested to the extent OF
a 500, 600 bond in the location Of Mr. Tay-
lor, and to start action in the matter he
called a meeting Of the men who had
guaranteed the treasurer's honesty. j. 4.
McChesney Of New York, wno was an
equal indorser with the ex-governor, was
the first 70 arrive. and several days will
be spent in conference over ways and
means and an examination into tho exact
condition Of affairs
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some I.xcItine naskethalI.

Central Y. M. O A, OF Philadelphia,
defeated the team OF the Wilmington
Association at basketball on Saturday
night in Association Hall. Until few
minutes of the ending, the Wilmington
team had the strong visitors beaten, bat
they rallied at the eleventh hour end
walked away from the home club The
result was: Y. NJ O. A. goals, fouls
1; Central Branch. goals, 2; fouls. 2
Umpire, @. r Il. jackson. Referee
Charles H Clark.
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Nnt Inanrsh fnr 81. .onO.

Robert @. Smith. who was buried on
Saturday, was not insured for 81 600. as
stated by his brother, who failed to reach
this city in time to participate in the
funeral. Rev H s. Dulsny states that
tha dispatch from Kennard }. Smith
RI squesting that the funeral be delayed
was received by him and handed TO the
undertaken. who delivered It to the
widow. and that the insurance is less
than a1 600
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serenadlnr TheIr FelIow nrsmber.

The members Of the Delaware Sanger-
bund, to the number of twenty-five,
surprised Fred Mammele, at his home
No. 1902 West Eighth street. Saturday
evening, the occasion being the thirty
ffth anniversary of his birth. After
singing several selections the party was
invited in, and Daniel MaIer, president.
congratulated the host on behalf of his
fellow members. Several solos and
cboruses were given. refreshments were
served and royal good time had
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reaat 81 The Hoiy Name.

Next Sunday will be the Feast Of the
Holy Name and 1t will be celebrated In
the Catholic churches with special
ceremony. In the evening the members
of the Holy Name society will hold 3
reception, and Rev Father Sweeney, Of
Philadelphia, will preach The society
met yesterday afternoon and listened to
repcrts of the officers.
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Anniversary and Work OF the Breakfast
Association.

At the Sunday Breakfast Association
yesterday thirty-four men were served
with breakfast and thirty-seven we're
fed ct the tea service, while thirty
men heard the Sunday school services.
The lodging house was filed with men
who did not want to carry the banner
last night IN zero weather. The Sunday
Breakfast Association will hold it's
anniversary exercises in Asbury Church
next Thursday evening. The St. Clair
Male Quartet will sing.
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APPEAL no THE CZAR.
Nicholas and Victoria Entrcnted by the
philharmonic Association.

WASHINGTON, Jan. la.-Herant NJ.
Kiretohiian, the secretary at large Of the
Phil Armenio association OF America, who
IS now IN this city has sont the following
cable dispatch 70 his imperial majesty
tho car OF all the Russias;
"All health to your majesty Murderers
sitting in mock court martial continue to
slaughter helpless Armenians before the
eyes Of Europe The Berlin treaty Is dip
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Christian Endeayorers to Meet.

This evening the Young Peoples
Society Of Christian EndeRvor will bold
It's regular meeting Thursday evening
the members will meet in st. Paul's M.
f. Church when Rev T. E Terry will
deliver lecture on "rhe Folks Live
With and rs See Them" The collec-
tion will be for the church leaflets.
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RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Directors and Officers of the
P, w. & B. Road
CHOSEN IN THIS CITY AT NOON

President Roberts's AnnuaI Rsport Shows
Further Decrease In Net Earnings.
Although the Per Centum IS Large.
Loss in Freight Tranle Attributed to Fall
ure Of Fruit Crop.
Nearly all the directors OF the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad, and all the oftlcera except
Secretary @ Smms, who was repre-
sented BY his assistant. Mr.. Newhall,
met 1t the station In this city this
afternoon, The Philadelphia members
OF the board and prominent stockholders
there, arrived here on the 12 90 express
train IN Vice President Thomson's
private car.
As soon as the stockholdsrs' meeting
bad been called 20 order, the annual
reports ware submitted and carefully
considered A summary OF the income
account is as follows:
General Decrease In Profits.
The gross earnings from the operations
Of tbs Philadelphia, Wilmington aud
Baltimore railroad and roads controlled
BY 1t for the year ending October 81, 1894,
were eS o95 959 "a and for the previous
year, 81. 1858 600 ~; showing a decrease
Ia gross earnings Of $1,172, 041 55.
The Expenses for the same per.
led werr, 60 $40 1881. 90; and for
the prsyisus year, 81 2i4, 592 II
showing a decrease In expense Of
1865 $50 % The net earnings for tho
same period were So BAG 697 81: and for
the previous year. SO 65B 90s 90; showing
decrease in net earnings Of 5000. ISL. 2S
Net
FarnInrs Fxnenaea Farninga
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Yonnr Men aa Me Need Thean. A

The members OF the Shields Library
Association attended st, Patriek's Church
last evening In a body Rev Father
Flynn delivered an able aud instructive
sermon on Young Men as We Need
Them " John r. Strahan acted as
marshal OF the organization
Evening journal., 1895-01-14
Mr. CouIsey Plea.ed Iarge ConeregatIoI

Last night Scott M. Church was
crowded to hear Rev Ralph T. Coursey,
the young singing evangelist and pastor
Of Snow Hill Church in the Wilmington
Conference. The services were interest
ing throughout and Mr.. Coursey, in his
song service, sang in response to two
spscial requests the revival hymns
NINETY aud Nine" ard Jesus Of
Nazareth Passeth By.
Evening journal., 1895-01-14
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day. overcast TO fair, colder weather-lwtll
probably prevail, preceded By snow or rain on
the New England coasts. with brisk and fresh
northerly to westerly winds On Tuesday,
in both of these sections. fair to partly cloudy
weather will probably prevail. with slight
temperature changes aud westerly winds,
becoming southerly; and on Wednesday,
warmer, partly cloudy weather. followed by
snow or rain.
New York Herald Weather FOrecasts-The
storm off the Long Island and New Jersey
coasts yesterday Will probably move east
ward. and the 'cold wevem then overIying
the Lake region and the Centrel States will
overspread most of this section and New Eng
land. storm from the extreme Northwest
is likely TO move East ever the lakes to-day,
causing in It's front 9 rise Of temperature.
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Crew of Fifteen Lost.

SEATTLE, Wash. Jan. 1.-THE schoon-
er Justine foundered in Deception pass
during a terrific gale She struck on g
sunken rock and went TO pieces at once.
Her crew OF Is men are supposed 60 have
been lost.
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DON'T want to Hear the Hammer.

The Philadelphia wholesale grocers are
after their delinquent customers and have
formed pool TO place their accounts in
the hands of the sheriffs OF the counties
where the claims exist. The sheriff OF
Delaware county has his hands full Of
Chester cases, and the small grocsrs here
are beginning to become alarmed for fear
the same thing will be put in operation
here
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Earnlnrs. Expenaes. Earnil
Total ss.eaS ose.2i ss,si9.sslao ss3le,oe7 "a
Peach Crop Failure Caused 90 Per Cent.
I.oss


The gross enraings Of the system show |
large reduction as compared with the
precsding year, but, by the enforcement
OF strict economies in the. operation OF
the lines, the expenses we're also greatly
reduced, 80 that the net earnings show a
falling off Of but 5000. ISL 2s Sixty per
cent ofithe loss In gross revenue occurred
In the freight trafho. due TO the total
failure OF the peach crop, ami to the
general depression which prevailed
throughout the year In al branches Of
industry; but there Was also a notable
reduction In passenger earnings. amount
ing on the entire system TO $402 552 so
The reduction In expenses Was distrlb-
uted through all departments, the
total saving amounting 70 $Se5, ,26O 27
Failing on in Passenger Tramc.
The passenger traffic and mileage show
a large decrease, but while the rate per
mile shows a slight decrease the expenses
were reductd in a greater proportion, 50
that the net earnings per mile Increased
from 62 to 3 III mills The entire
number OF passengers carried was
10, $50 140 as against II S55 3lS In 1898
Seven light engines were replaced by
standard power, and three passenger
coaches. 1871 freight and four mAinte
nance OF way ears we're rebuilt. Five
cars were also addad to the maintenance
Of wsy equipment.
New Roads Built Daring the Year.
InclRding the Philadelphia and Della
ware County railroad, l5s miles Of branch
| lines and sidings and I I miles OF private
sldings we're constructed during the year.
There were used in renewal and repairs
4177 tonH Of steel rail and 343 43l ties
The main linz shows loss Ia gross
earnings OF &7l6. ais "a, of which 1885,.
766 "a was in freight and 1881, 653 80 in
passenger, mall, express and mis-
eellAnsous earnings The expenses were
reduced Ia the sum Of $43l, 577 66,
mainly In tbs Conducting, Transporta-
tion and Maintensnoe OF Way Depart
ments, 80 that its nst earnings show a
falling of Of S2s6. $40 Is
Result OF the Election OF Directors.
The election for directors for the
ensuing year WAS held In the private
Office Of perintendent + + Brooks At
10 80 this afternoon. Il resulted thus;
George b. Roberts. William Sellers,
Jacob Tome, John r Green. Benjamin r.
Newcomer, Skipwith Wilmer. Hon.
Edward Lloyd, Henry d Welsh, ~
TAtnall Warner, German II Hunt B B
Comegys, n P. Shortlidge, Preston Lisa,
John CasselE and Charles E Pugh.
directors uhooss Their omcsrs.
Then the directors met and elected
these officers:
President, George B Roberts; hrsl
| vice president Frank Thomson; second
vice president, John P Green; third vice
president, Charles E PuRh secretary
John Simms. Jr. treasurer, Robert
w. Smith.
Dined at the Station.
Immediately after the meeting. the d.
rectors and interested railroad men
some Of whom came from points II
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington
} Philadelphia and this city, all dlned to.
. gether in the private car at the station
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omcor scott stopped Him.

Mrs. Lewis Wingate. OF Hockessin,
was driving on Lancaster avenue near
Maryland avenue. Saturday afternoon.
when her horse became frightened and
ran away. The carriage collidsd with
the wagon of Belts and Watson, break
ing the shafts and hnraess and releasing
the animal He was caught after q short
and sharp run, by Officer Scott.
Evening journal., 1895-01-14
HURRIED OFF TO DOVER.
THREE DELEGATIONS OF WHINING
TON POLITICIANS LEFT AT NOON.


An Army Of Men Accompanied Senator
Higgins. Two Men Followed MIR. Adj
dicks. while Few Prominent Leaders
OF the Opposite Party Went to Look
after the Interests Of Democracy.
An army Of politicians went to Dover
to day. They we're Of all sizes, all
parties and all classes, but they were
determined to get right into the
excitement which will cause that town
to. be crowed tonight. They came from
all parts OF the county to take the IL 03
train for the Delaware mecca, and they
filed the train and two extra cars when
it pulled out, ten minutes later.
higgins and Addioks Met.
In the crowded waiting room at tho
p, w. & b station. just before the
departure OF the II 03 train, two men
elbowed their way through the
Gro wds from different directions, making
for the news stand The man with the
fine silk hat and handsome fur lined
overcoet wss Hon. J. Edward Addicks
The other man, he with ths Sumner
derby hat and rather dusty overcoAt.
was Senator Anthony Higgins.
The two men met At the news stand
and each bought Nsw York Herald But
they did not speak Mr. Addicks eyed
the senator from between the peaks Of
bis handsome overcoat collars but, Mr..
Higgins took great care not 10 raise his
head while the Claymont mau was look
ing.
The Higgins Delegation.
With Senator Higgins went Job II.
Jackson George 8 Cspelle, General ].
La Wilson, Mayor Shortlidge, ex
Mayor Harrington. ex Sheriff Sim
mons, Philip Q. Churchman, J.
aul Brown, James b. Tucker,
Winfield s Quigley, Colonel s. A Mac
allister, Henry F. Pickels, William
Michael Byrne, Lilburne Chand-
ler Henry a McMullen, George
L. Townsend, Frank G. Stidham, e F
White. City Clerk Lsdnum. James @
| McGomb. j II Mcdaniel, Walter Hayes,
Abram P. stetser, d W. Corbit.
George W. Stone. City Auditor H. H.
Blllany, Hugh @ Browne, Henry @
Mahaffy. Thomas Brackin, Samuel Nc
Daniel, G. w. w. Nsudain. Washington
Hastings, City Treasurer Adams.
The Addicks Delegation.
With Mr.. Addicks went Dr. Frantz,
OK Sheriff Peirce Gould, W. Scott Ver-
non.
The Democratic Delegation.
But there were other WilmlngtonianE
on the train who were neither Higgins
nor Addicks men. They were not
even Republicans. Lieutenant Armon
10 Chaytor went down to look''sfter ths
comfort Of the National Guard to-
morrow Then there were these well.
known Democrats: Willard Salisbury
John T. Dickey, Henry d. Hickman
n.r~-.. n u W Ct,.na~ a,5 othnpa
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Closed the Bank.

ST CHARLES. MINI. Jan. 14.-Ths
Bank of St. Charles has been closed hy
the state hank examper, - -,
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Letters Of Adminlstration Granted.

Letters of administration G. 7. A..
we're this morning granted on the estate
of Peter Ford, of Wilmington hundred,
to Mary A. Ford, his widow.
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sergsant welsh's Bucket brigade.

A slight FIRE occurred about $3.50
O'Clock last evening. In the residence of
James Henry, No GIG East Third street,
caused by the careless throwing Of q
match Sergeant Welsh and Officer
Dsnnison organized themselves into a
bucket brigade and put out the blaze
The damage will be about $50
Evening journal., 1895-01-14

The Gumboro hundred Prohibition
club will hold a public meeting in the
Red Mems Hall, in Gumboro, Thursday
evening. January II Some prominent
speaker will address the meeting.
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The Democratic Delegation.

With Mr. Addicks went Dr. Frani
OK Sheriff Peircs Gould, w. Scott Vel
non
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Immediately after the meeting. the di-
rectors and interested railroad men
some Of whom came from points In
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington,
Philadelphia and this city, all dlned to-
gether in the private car at the station.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-07-01
Church Notes.

The Young Mems Christian Associa
tion held their usual religious meeting
at the market house yesterday afternoon
which was addressed by the Rev. II. r.
Myers, of the Eastport Baptist Church
"WaIking with God, was the subject
by the pastor of the Presbyterian ChurcE
yesterday morning, and "Christ 8 Fare
well with His Disciples" at night.
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deav0r meeting last night at the Pres
byterian Church was favored with q
beautiful solo by Miss Anna Feldmeyer.
the soprano singer, which was highly
appreciated by the audience.
Beginning with next Sabbath, the
evening services at the Presbyterian
Church will he discontinued for the sum.
mer, and the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor Society viii take charge OF
the evening service.
Beginning with next Sunday the Pres
byterian Sabbath School will be held in
the morning, beginning at 10 O'Clock,
instead of the afternoon, and continue
through the summer.
The Annapolis and Eastport delegates
of the Y. T.. e. 4. Society, who attend
ed the Christian Endeavor Convention
at Laurel, speak in the highest praise of
the courtesie5 extended them by the good
people OF Laurel, and their pleasant stay
while in the little city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-07-01

A large crowd came down from Balti
more on the Saturday evening boat TO
enjoy the cooling breeze of the Chesa-
peade.
A well-kn0wn gentleman from Anna
po.is became involved in difficulty near
the cafe Saturday evening with three
Baltimoreans. The Bay Ridge police
were on hand and prevented disturb
ance.
Tomorrow large crowd is expected,
as the resort has been chartered by the
members of st. Leo s gymnasium, of Bal
timore. Six young ladies are engaged in
contest for diamond ring, which
will be given to the one selling the most
tickets. A season ticket TO Bay Ridge
will be given to the man disposing of
the greatest number of tickets. The
members OF st. Leo's gymnasium will
participate in athletic games, which will
show f:.ir friends what they can do.
There will be eight events, as follows
One hundred yard dash, running high
jump, running broad jump, pole vault,
half-mile run, hammer throwing, half
mile cycle race, and mile cycle race.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-07-01
aALEsvILLE SPORTS.
Entries for the Races OF Sailboats-T
other Games for July Ath.

Entries for the Races OF Sallboats-The
Other Games for July Attn.
The following entries have been made
for the Fourth of July canoe regatta at
Galesyille:
First class-W. V. Wilson, Capt A..
Hartge; Lillian, Captain w. s. Cum
mings; Sparkling Sea, Captain John
Ashley; Carnelia, Captain Collins; Mary
and Emma, Captain Charles Il. Ford.
All are from Anne Arundel except tho
Sparkling Sea, which halls from Rock
Hall, Kent county.
Second Class-Nancy Hanks, Captain
Virgil Rodgers; Mollie b., Captain E.
A. Hartge: The Ghost, Captain Edward
Leatherbury; Maggie d., Captain Ed
ward Dixon.
Other entries for the celebration have
been made to the chairman OF the COM
mittee, w. III. Silk, as follows:
Foot Race Edward Dixon, Clifford
Owings, John Petherbrldge, Edward
Harris.
Rowing Match-Benjamin Brashears,
John Popham, John Grinder.
There will be display of fireworks at
night. Members of the newly organized
Annapolis Cycle Club will be present,
and large attendance is expected from
the surrounding country.