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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
TODAY SEATTLE ENTERTAINS
CHICAGO COMMERCIAL CLUB
Arrived This Morning and Taken at Once Flying Visit to Sno
Quamie FaIs-This Afternoon the Navy Yard Is Beinc
Seen--The Program for Tonight

! rify'a Importance. You at Re too
tassatent "a hAvins / good raiip -
station. II h the afNt thing that
pepls Nes an sutefanK the town -.
fnnls has been Rdxsftiaed al ever
he warld - itr great Union statio1.
and u is The bsEt investment vefp
made there"
The members ~ fhs chieaes Conn
nereiai ciub y 30 are IN tht party.
are, Win. r naksrs Adaiphna q.
Bartlett. vice president Hlbbard.
SPENCER. Rsrsiets a CO; }. Harley
Bradley. president David bradley
Mhnufaetufins CO.. Daniel n. Burn
ham. architect. Edward f. Butter.
nutler Hfos. f,uEeue Cary, manager
German American Insurance Gu
Nm. J. Chalmers. president Fraser
a Chalmers. John NJ Clark, pfsss
dent Chicago Telephone Co. Jas. ~.
Eekeln president Commercial Ma
tianaf bank BERNARD A. EckhRrt,
president FchhaFt a swan Milling
CO.. John h. Fnrwrii. r., treasurer
~ j. Y. FarWel a. Co. Narthnti
FIsld. 81 Marshall F1cid 4 Co. WIN.
A. FULLER, ~ Palmer. Fuller & CO.,
John J uiessuer. vice president
Whrdnsr. Bushnell a uieFsuer. John
a Hannah. Darlington, Hannah a
20 FfaNkfim - ftfHdf thtlrAHittf
Hetx. schutfier 4 Hotxs MARY In
Hughitt. president 8. A y. w. X. y
Co. chan. l.. Hutchinson. vice prsfi :
dent Corn Exchange bank John ].
James. Moore a lanes David II.
Jones. president Mineral Point Xtn-
co. chaunccy Keep. vice president
Raymond Lad Co., Railin a keYes,
FRANKLIN Mac Venrf 4 Co. EihridEs
q. Keith. president Metropolitan Ma
tlunal han. thHx. Y. kimhalL ptssi-
dent and treasurer G. =. Kimbnil q
Co. Robert r. Lincoln. president
Pullman Palace Car Co. Henry !.
MacFarlana. 81. u, Wells a Co. or.
rim ". Potter Edward T.. Ripley.
president A.. T. & 8. = L. T.. byron
4. Smith. president Northern Trust
Co. Albert ApfaRue, ~ hpfaEue,
Warner 4 Co. Geo. &. Walker.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
HoBS0N AS
AN ADMIRAL
osly yhres Men Between
Vim and That Honor.

WARRINGTON. d. C., March IL
tlexsd away In a batch OF norninh-
.ons which we're recently confirmed
~ tns senate, was that Of Richmond
ROBSON. Of the Nerrlmac and kissing
s<Me, % be q captain.
IN March Pear Admiral Phillip
nenDorn retired aa chief OF the bu-
rssa % construction That leaves
neo.on only fourth from the top Of
~ department.. and all three Of his
.niofs are Old men. They are Cap
sias hanecon. B0wles and Linnard.
y years.
y viii only be very few years
.s-.oIe these three men viii reach
~ age limit and retire, leaving the
fg1A clear for HObaon.
- matter what the young man =
~, ~. WI be when he becomes the
'.sl ~ the bureau, he win rank as
Tar admiral and draw the 1861
~ which a rear admiral has 70
tsfry along.
10y the Merrimac exploit tbs
ssiasrt advanced H0bson 10 num-
-. 70 that he jumped over the
,.ase o. 10 Of his seniors and landed
49, up among the gray-heads VIVA
/, about reached the age limit.
HeM net Be many years before
sson gets into the FIRST nine
s'sas o admlrals. Then his pay
7"s Pc 1850 per year,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
SLAYER IS
IN SEATTLE
Alexander Simpson Now in
County IaiI--His Story
of the Killing.

Alexander simpson. who shot nd
instantly killed VIM Ross near Kent
yesterday morning. occupies cell
In the county iail. charged with muir
der In the first degree.
simpson arrived in this city late
yesterday afternoon Ia the custody
81 Deputy Williams, who was dis
patched 70 the scene Of the shooting
upon receipt Of word az the kiling
NJ the sheriff'a Office yesterday morn
ing
Simpson feels sorry that he killed
Rose hut cmphaticaily declares that
b. acted IN self-defence.
lie says that when, on the night
previous 20 the killing, he was talk
inE down the fence which had been
the subject ~ numerous alterations
between himself and the deceased
man. he heard a shot fired which
came from the Ross dwelling. New
ertheicsa, he completed the destruC-
ton Of the much-disputed fence.
Tho next morning, when he ohserv-
cd his oid-time enemy approaching
his house. he believed his own life
IN danger. When Ross got within -
or 90 feet from his house simpson
ordered him 90 halt. Ross failure
20 comply with the demand incrcas-
ed the fear ~ simpson, and iovellnR
his shot gun, he executed his threa
Rnne. who was well known about
these parts. leaves n widow who was
y daughter OF steven ~ Willis, n
Kent pioneer. and "a little son. His
father died y number OF years ago,
but hts mother, Mrs. Mary j. Ross,
Is stili living. when young man.
deceased attended the University OF
Washington. lie was 80 years OF
age.
The slayer. Alexander NJ. Stimp-
son. IL native Of Scotland He has
lived on the ranch near Kent for
nearly ~ years. lie Is IS years ~
age. ls married and haF three chill.
dfen. two of them girls, who live in
this city, and the other n son, II
years old. who was AZ the ranch and
witnessed the deed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

upon many Of the inlquitles of
fashionable life.
Dancing he could not Hfiiliatc with
a fitness for church membership,
since Dr. C0yle came % Denver,
IN October. ha haas found hts WAY
down among BE- iaborlnE people 81
the city. tie discovered that the
lahurlng men and women Old not
come 10 church, and he investigated
the fchh0nH.
lie found that many Of Ills
church members we're cold 70 the
thought Of drawing Ia this class ~
people. ard drew aside their skirts
from any rueh contact
In leaving Denver Dr. Goyie gives
up a salary ~ $4,000.
pr. CoYir l. widely known and
very popular minister.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

DISTINGUISHED visitors PLEASANT kzsi
KiYe them az Etrad ara IDEA - fsit
eitya ifnnxTtanae aud maYhnta 9ea a.
the hfiaE time allows
The Eastern men viii steep on their
train. y bith IA nnsiY appolntad- II
v COMPOSED Il ths private ears -
tbs presidents 81 the bga western
railways. ana. Ia acraFdases with thr
invitation. IL conveyed wherever ths
party chooses 70 20. Tomorrow
morning eariy the departure VII b.
made.
Among the visitors are spms ~ the
mnsf prominent business men -
Chicago. Byron T. smith. whose
reputation T. national. l. 10 the par
Is. WITH the aulekneHa - diaeefn-
ment and accuracy af judgment that
has made him a power In the hnan-
ciai world. h. Immediately psrrsiv-
"a ths advantages u Seattis'a posl'
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
vaIdes Letter.

The following letter WAS received
today from Miss q. l.. Mcdowell, a
star correspondent at Nhldea
No new dlEgingu have been dlas
covered NO far this spring
The government trail Is the most
used by minrra RoinE IN to tho inter
Tor. The trail Is in good condition
Tor sieiKhlnE.
Cart. Ahereromhle Ia putting a
bridge ncross Love river, which has
60 be croUsed IN going tu the mines.
lie II also building "A wharf At Fort
Liseum, the military post
Citizens OF Nulden are trying Ia
raise enough money Tor the building
Of a wharf At that place, but u
hardly seems likely that they will
succeed as tho town il sure 60 me
moved "a Hwanpprt They arr now
surveying the property, Several
buildings are already started.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
WATERFRONT NOTES.

The former transport Port Albert
BILE this morning. She will load a
cargo Of lumber at that point for
Australia.
The barkentine james Tuft. arriv-
ed At Ballard from Tacoma she will
load n balance ~ her cargo at that
point.
The Pacific clipper lines steamer
santa Barbara, sailed for Everett at
noon to-day White there she viii
load lumber for California.
The steamer Rogalie viii not leave
Seattle for Victoria at o'clock Sat
Hfday morning as usual. She VIII
carry q party ~ pleasure-seekers 70
British Columbia IN the evening IN
stead.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
MUST HAVE A
US. w kRRAkT

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1.-THE
federal authorities thin morning re-
celyed frutn United states Attorney
General uriKFs instructions 20 the
effect that Chinese uninn fully IN
sbs United States cannot be arrest
81 except on a warrant signed by q
ttnited states district attorney The
latter official Is also empowered TO
appoint n commissioner 10 try eases.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Revenge Charged.

A Jury was irupAn@ied Ia Judge
Griffiu'a department this morning 20
try William nobeon. charged with
robbery. He IL accused Of attempt
ing 10 rob Dan Cooper on November
seth. 1909. THE afHir r. said 60 b.
tire work Of friends Of ore Kerry ia
put uobson behind the bars. Kerry
killed his wife some time ago and
Was convicted Of murder uron teE-
tintouy furnished BY Dohson. whose
killed BY Kerry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
TAKEN INTO
the COURTS

WASHINGTON. March "a - The
controversy between the rival as
phnlt companies In Neuekueia has
b~sn taken into the courts Of that
country. The Warner Quinian ssn-
dteata has sued the New York ard
bermuda Company. according 10
dispatch received today BY the
state department.. The ease VIII oc-
cupy n long time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Mr.. ClaypooI Arrives.

Superintendent Ciaypool Of the
Automatic Telephone Cas- c0nHtrue-
ton department. arrived NJ Seattle
thlF afternoon from the East lie
Will direct the construction Of the
new plant aud iinese. since lie fran
nhise was declared b. the courts ia
ha valid, the Automatic CO. haHbeen
rapidly procef ding With It's Work. .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
SHE DID NOT SCREAM.
womam ENDURED acoHv IN SILENCE RATHER THAN
DISTURB A DYING nEIcHBoa.

her assistance. when asked why
she had not shouted for help, MIRO.
Bender said.
Il wanted 70. but / thought 0f
the sick woman across the hall. She
II dying, and we have all been told
that we mast be very still ] re-
membered all that when | was on
FIRE. / was suffering 80 that knew
that n I opened my mouth at all /
would shrek, 80 ] grittcd my teeth
and tried 10 put the fire out my
self"
Mrs. Bendor's Injuries are prob
ably mortal. She would not go 10
a hospital, because she wanted to
be at home on her ehild's birthday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

NEW YORK, March 2i.-hra.
.ruIla bender WAS alone in her nat
last night, working hard 20 finish n
birthday cake. ne a surprise FOR her
little girl, who Is ~ years old TO-
day. ..,. q,
A a finishing touch, she STUCK ~
candles In the frosting ana ilshte1
one Of them 20 see nov y M"uia
look. The candle fell against her
dress and in an instant she was
abiaze. -
She ala not scream. she tore her
clothing OF and threw IL IN the
sink, then tainted. A tenant heaId
Mrs. Bonders groans and went 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

TO SPOUT
s=sasssaaaassae
In the Presence of Vim.
Mckinley, Our
President.

WARRINGTON. u. G, March n ~
Secretary Cortsiyou IL baHY oatiin-
Ing the itinerary OF the presidents
Western tour, we will attempt 70
take Ia 40 many ~ the country . nat
ural sights a. possible b. anid this
morning
The great tfVes Ia California VII
b. visited several days win prob.
ably be spent in Yellowstone park. A
steamer ride down the Great Lakes
from Duluth Will also be pleasant
feature
Tho prcaldsnta special viii be llm-
tied % ak cars. all pullmhus. three
Of them compartment coaches.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
DEATH OF
HENNESSY
Began Life at Foot OF the
Ladder.

NEW YORK, March 2l.--Daniei
uenessy. who began his career In
1910 az a hod-carrior and an8ssed
two millions. r. dead. He was con-
adhered one Of the most expert In
Judging real estate.
John Pondir. for years associated
with the Gould Fisk Mills crowd, IL
dead, almost IN penury He was
one II the original California '49ers.
and posseesed great fortune at one
time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

A the end OF the line the party
eofnposed Of visitors and Seattle hos
treos men. viii 60 aboard the ferry
King County. which VIII convey
them % the lake 20 the site OF the
government ship canal and then
made n short cruise. supper VIII
b. served, and WaRner's orchestra
viii play. Speeches Of welcome VIII
ha made by representatives OF the
Seattle chamber Of commerce. some
OF the Eastern men viii be called on
for remarks Everything possible
vyfIl he done 10 make the stay OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
WIDOW OF
HARRISON

INDIANAPOLIS. March si.-W.
~. Miller. the legal adviser Of Mrs.
Harrison. refuses t. discuss the rlia
NOR that the widow % the general
won't abide hy the will 81 her late
husband. as under law abe would
receive more. Close friends give Il
no credence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
HEALTH OFFICER
MUST ANSWER

o Formal written charges Z
. against the city health officer, .
. nr ~. =. A. Mckechnle. nc. .
. eusing him % gross neglect Of .
. dutY, Werr nlsd last evening .
q with be- ". =. Gibson. presi- .
. dent Of the board II health .
y Tho board will probably meet =
. Ia special session az an early y
. date % consider these charges. .
. which ars hacked ~ the an. .
. dsVIta Ut nine eltiasus Of Ses .
. aftia. .
. The accusation recits facts .
. recentiy published Ia the star .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
MekechnIe Aroused.

". N. Easter vas arrested today
- Fatrolnian Wilkes on a warrant
charging hirn With Keeping hts prem
isss IN an upsauitary condition. lie
viii be given \ hearing In the police
court tomorrow. The defendant re-
sides Al rs East Pr street. East
er Was arrested az the inztigation Of
the health department.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

SOUTHAMPTON. March 2i.-With
the cid Of the steamship and rail
Eies who arrived from America this
ants FOR financial assistance aud
started for London. To reporters he
eaid that he wouldn't be guided Ia
his giving by requests. no matter
how pernistrntly the same were
made. lie treated a. unworthy u
reply, the suggestion that he WAS
after the domination Of mayor OF
New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
A MURDERER
Is CAPTURED

PERRY. Ok. March si.s-one II
the men who killed Alvin nateman.
n lille the latter was attempting 20
prevent robbery AZ Red Rock. Wa
captured ~ miles from here lie i
wounded In the left arm and In the
head. lie gives his name az Charles
Johnson. Pears Of lynching are en-
tartatned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
One Confessed.

Frank Miller. colored, was arrest
ed last night by Patrolman Adams
on suspicion of being implicated I'm
the robbery OF T. Hayakana, which
occurred on Washington street on
Tuesday night. Robert Johnson,
also colored,, arrested early yester-
day morning by Jailer Corbett, has
confessed his share Ia the crime.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Fire at Washington.

WASHINGTON. u. g. Narch eis-
FIRE iast night caused So 90 loss 10
nyreufurth a Co. eiothieTa. and
nruop 4 Sous, music dealers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
IMPORTANT.
Case Of Gas Co. vs.. City Of Seattle
Set for Trial Saturday.

Case ~ the gas company against
the eitY. IN the federal court Il sci.
hY special agreement upon the re-
quest 81 The attorneys ~ the Eaa
company. for Saturday, March 81.
n was undsfstood month
ago that Corporation Counsel Hum
phrsY would not allow this ease %
came on Tor hearing for At least
three months. ef until the quo war.
ranta case la the state court could
be decided. a. he considered II The
most favorable one 10 the Interests u
tbs city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Lilly Brown Fined.

llliy Brown was aned $50 and sen-
fenced u IS days In Jail late YES
terday Afternoon ny Police Judge
George on a charge of having rob-
bed II. Weiss 81 500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
DROWNED!
q srssking Dam Causes
Loss Of Life.

ROME. March ai--Advices from
Verona say that Is persona were
drowned and a number Of others In
tured BY a food caused BY the
b. the breaking OF dam al colog-
IA on Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

Clocks were introduced into AM
erica In 1920 from Great Britain, and
soon came into common use Re-
fore that the hour Rlasses were In
generally employed. and In the
churches an hour glass ON the pull
plt was deemed almost an indispen-
sable article OF furniture. The ser
mon was measured by glasses, and
Il was frequently known that the
preacher turned the glass" three
times In the course OF his sermon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
STORY DENIED.

WASHINGTON. Mareh u. - The
story emsnatiug from Colorado that
Secretary Of the Interior Hitchcock
+ % resign ana be succeeded by
Woicott. i denied az the white
House
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

PENSACOLA. Fla. March IL
While proceeding 90 pea this morn
ing the hatfie@hip Massachusetts
grounded tn the channel. NJ viii
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21

Every place must get start. =
said II. ~. Davis. Give Seattle
n little more time. and the people
will surely have n railway station
that is more In keeping with the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Mines n esamlng.

JOHANNESBURG. March q -
The mines arr beginning 90 resume
operations. Wlthin q short time lhe5
viii practically all b. working.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Fruit Inspector.

PULLMAN. MaTchgt.-Frank liar.
risen has been appointed fruit In
aneetor - Whitman county.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
Title Clear.

LooMts. March sis-The title u
land an ~hfoh LOOMS stands ls
cleared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
TO ORGANIZE.

OLYMPIA. Wash. March zi.-eTne
capitol comm ssion met here this
afternoon and will proceed 20 organ
lxe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-21
NO FIGHT
WANTED
Semi Official UtteranCe
Made by the Rus
sian Bear.

xr. PETERSBURG, March 2i.--A
..-sI-slFletsl note ISSUED today says.
= eammanplaea incident has been
,s~<Ihlx exaxxcfatec by che British
- until Il has almost assumed
=. gravity 81 easus bell. IL Was
s-rtsslv dls 81 the fofceful manner
! Witch the british tried 70 obtain
s.,s<esston OF disputed land. that the
S,.azlass government claimed /,
- found necessary that energetie
s>,lsn should be taken In the matter
a.nffestly. the question Is enc Tot
Triors.atic treatment. and the gov
s-srsert has no doubt e VIII be am-
sahlv settled in London and -. Pet
uxt1rg.
rrrTsfN. March 2i.--Ths situation
a unchanged this morning. except
ssst the British outposts have been
szl.ss In
LONDON. March zi.--The Russians
- TSenfsin have refused tn accept
rsrrf Won Walderse&ss proposal Zoe
- setflsusnt OF the dispute. They
srss<t thaf the English must first
~5shsrsw. Then the question can
= lnseztixated. The English fiatlY
xsrl,ns 10 withdraw. They deny
- Russls has any right TO land.
rksrh has been IN the railways pcs
..nn3ar for several years The brit-
= crmnander has orders from his
government not TO yield.
1sount Won Waidersa@ returned 20
n~xtn after bis failure 70 arrange a
frare' He was much cast down by
= rou-suecs~s and fears that more
..r>esss trouble viii follow. British
-<snf1rrements went TO Tienfsin from
raka and rekin yesterday.
roNpON. March 91.-The officlal
szreaneement that tire Russo-bftt-
=. tsrnts haa been settled. was
rsa< to-day hy Lord Lansdowne.
pceh Russia and England agreed
ss withdrnw troops from the eispui-
a t<rrisorr Of Tlentsin and reserve
- question as to y ho has the right
d t!fte o. land for y subsequent ex-
xnization.
Lard L.ansdowne said that the
rleatsln dispute had reference TO =
spup<n hat extensive area on the left
81 81 the Peiho river, which Was
srrrrs@a last autumn BY Russian
trscne who claimed that II helonsel
- hem b right Of private con-
ez<sf- subsequently, the British
suveYrruerf were informed that
knula had entered into an agree
rxnt with China under which this
arsa Was vested under Russian oc-
egcxfior. IL Comprised plots ~
hsa whfrh were held 20 belong 10
d. Norfh CHINA Railroad. and
ukj<h termed uart 30 the security In
rhI~n the British bondaolders were
Interested.
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rrwrsrN, March 2i.--Ths situation
a unshanRad this morning. except
al the British outposts have been
t4itst r.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-10
Editorial Board Of St. JOhn's OOIlegian.

The first number OF the Sam John S
CollegIaH for the present scholastic year
will be issued at an early date. The
board has been elected by the various
classes, and while there has been no
radical changes, yet the abolition of de-
partment editors in favor of associate
editors is departure from an established
custom, which. il is believed, will prove
beneficial. The editorial board has been
organized, and there seems to be spirit
of determination toward increase OF in
terest and success of the College monthly,
which is bright, newsY college maga-
zine, well worth the support and encour-
agement OF all the alumni, students and
friends of old ST. Johns. The following
is the editorial board Editor-in-chiei,
v. S. Bradley, OF; alumni editor, S. G..
Townshend, 'o2; business managers. w.
w. Keyes, or, {. S. Despard, OF. From
the class of Ioo2-L. II. Seth. L. p.
Baker, Z. H. Hutchins, r. b. Spencer,
A. w. Bradford, E. w. PetheIbiidge.
From the class OF Ioo3-A. w. Wood
cock, ]. L, Blocker, {. A. Cummins.
From the class of Ioo4-G. w. Wilson,
Maurice I. Small.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-10
STATE BUILDING DISCUSSED.
AT MEETING OF THE COMMISSION.
In Response To Call Of Governor Smith
Whether The Building Win Be Of
Brick Or Granite To Be
Decided Upon.

In response TO call issued by the
Governor. She following members of the
State Building Commission met yester.
day in the executive office. in the Mer-
chants Bank Building. in Baltimore -
Comptroller Herring, Gen. F. {. Latrobe.
Treasurer Vandiver. Messrs. Stevenson
A. Williams, George r Gather. Lloyd
Wilkinson, I. j. c. Williams.
The Governor. however, after coming
up from Snow Hill to attend the meeting,
was unable to be present and the meet
ing adjourned until o'clock Monday
afternoon without taking any action. The
reason for the call was a report made to
the Governor by Architect Pennington
that since the contract for brick build
ing was awarded the contractor has as
certained that granite can be used in
stead of brick, at cost far below the
figures submitted when the contract was
awarded.
Receiving this information, the Gov
ernor deemed it his duty TO communicate
il to the board so that the members
might take such action as they may
deem advisable. There is a decided
difference OF opinion in the commission
as to the material TO be used. Some OF
the members believe that a granite or
marble building would be out OF place in
Annapolis, and out of harmony with the
prevailing character of architecture in
this city. They also consider strong
argument in favor OF brick building
that it is cheaper and can be constructed
within the appropriation.
On the other hand, it is argued that
granite building will We handsomer, more
stately, more durable and more credit
able to the State, and that the contrast
with the brick buildings which surround
1t will be pleasing rather than incon-
gruous. A granite building can be erect
ed now for less than the brick building
would have cost when the appropriation
was made. Ii is also urged that even if
brick building is adopted an additional
appropriation will be necessary tor furni-
ture, heating and lighting apparatus. and
if the granite building would require APP
preparation of few thousand dollars
more the taxpayers would prefer it il by
paying little more better building,
which may be used for centuries, can be
had. The matter will be settled at the
meeting on Monday next, it is expected.
and the work OF construction will pro-
ceed as rapidly as possible.