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The Washington times., 1903-03-12
REPRESENTATIONS IN
STATUARY HALL
Statute Appears to Leave Selection Entirely to State
OF Its Sons to Be Honored.

Members OF the Virginia delegation in
Congress are not borrowing trouble be-
cause Of the tempest stirred up by the
action of that State in naming Gen.
Robert E. Lee as one Of it's favorite sons
to be immortalized in bronze or marble
in Statuary Hall in the United States
Capitol. They are satisfied from a
search Of the statutes that the choice
rests with the State and not with Con
gress. and that. whether formally ac-
cepted or not. Virginia has the right to
place the statue in the reservation set
aside for that State
AS originally enacted by Congress. the
statute giving authority to the various
States 20 place monuments in the Capt.
tOl building was an amendment to the
sundry civil appropriation bill ap-
proved July 2. 1864 II appears now as
section 1914 OF the Revised Statutes, and
reads as follows:
suitable structures and railings shall
be erected in the old Hall OF Represen-
tatives for the reception and protection
Of statuary. and the same shall be un-
der the supervision and direction of the
chief OF engineers in charge of public
buildings and grounds.
And the President is authorized and
directed to invite all the States to pro-
The Washington times., 1903-03-12
SAVED FROM LYNCHING
BY A MASONIC SIGN
Colored Preacher in Texas Proved He
Was Member and Was Rescued.

DALLAS. Texas. March 12.-The Rev.
d. r. Stokes. the most prominent negro
preacher and educator In Dallas. mas
given to United States Marshal w. H.
Atwell the facts OF an attempt TO lynch
him in Gregg county on the night of
February 25. and his rescue by one of
the most prominent white men OF that
county. who had been one of the fore
most in demanding that he be lynched
Mr.. Stokes states that he had been
hired 10 make speeches against prohi-
bition. and had been campaigning Wig
orously among the negroes. While he
was making a speech a large body of
white men rushed into the meeting.
seized him, took him 20 the Sabine
River. rowed him to the other side. and
prepared TO hang him
In his desperation the minister made
the sign OF distress Of the Masonic or
der. One of the white leaders instant
ly stepped TO his side and demanded that
the negro's life be spared. He refused
TO give his associates his reasons for
his change of mind, but simply said:
Spare him and VIII guarantee that
he never again sets foot in Gragg
county"
The crowd finally consented and the
white Mason hurried Mr.. Stokes out OF
the county. The minister has not been
there since and says he never intends
to go there again.
United States Attorney AtweIl has In
vestigated Mr.. Stokes story and found
IL tr-e.
The Washington times., 1903-03-12
TURKS TO VISIT CRAMPS.

PHILADELPHIA. March 12.-Cramps'
will soon be visited by Turkish naval
officers 10 inspect their new cruiser.
The contract for an unarmored cruiser
was made with them by Achmed Pasha.
chief naval constructor Of the Ottoman
government. in 1900.
The Washington times., 1903-03-12
ROCKVILLE NOTES.
Especial to The Washington Times.)

ROCKVILLE, Md. March 12zTra-
cenia Bevans, aged sixty years a daugh-
ter of the late John T. Bevans, OF
Hunting Hill, this county. died Tuesday
afternoon in Washington. where she
had been under treatment for mental
trouble for several weeks Miss Bevans
was q sister of Mrs. BeT nRrd Monday
ST.. of Hunting Hill, and an aunt OF
Mrs. Frank Higgins. OF Rockville. The
funeral will take place this morning al
the home of Mrs. Higgins. OF this place
and the interment will be at Gathers
burg.
The Washington times., 1903-03-12
sLURs SENT MINER INSANE.

louisville, Pa. March BE
cause he was so frequently referred TO
as a non-union miner. Joseph Zahman
became violently insane II preyed upon
his mind until he became a complete
wreck. He was removed TO the insane
asylum at SchuylkilI Haven.
The Washington times., 1903-03-12
BARK TREASURER ARRESTED

BOSTON. Mass, March 12--Walter s.
V. Cooke, a former treasurer OF the Mil
ford Cooperative Bank. was arrested
today, charged with the larceny of S15.-
900 from the bank. He attempted suicide
recently when the shortage was discov-
cred
The Washington times., 1903-03-12
NEW MANAGER NAMED.

ST PAUL. MINI. March 12--Arthur
". Trenholm has been appointed gener-
al manager OF the Chicago. St Paul.
Minneapolis. and Omaha Railway Com
pany. to succeed the late Walter A
Scott.
The Washington times., 1903-03-12

Hugh c. Gentry and Bertha NJ Allen.
both aged twenty-one years. and from
Richmond. Va. came TO this place Tues
day night, and after obtaining a mar
riage license. were married by the Rev.
Father Williams. Of St. Mary's Catholic
Church
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Mr.. Murray Acts Policeman

A Baltimore police officer arrested in
that city yesterday two alleged pick
pockets during the parade. II was shortly
after IL o'clock when the Patrolman, who
was stationed on Euiaw street, near Ma
rion, was attracted by repeated cries OF
"Police!" from Marion street. Hasten
ing in the direction he found Mr.. Chas.
M. Murray, OF Oden,on. this county,
holding two men who were trying to gel
away from him. The officer noticed
Norris turn over what appeared to be a
pocketbook to Rodgers. after which the
latter renewed his efforts to free himself.
The pairolman was TOO quick, however,
and in a twinkling had both men under
arrest. The pocketbook, which was found
on Rodgers. contained a railway pass
book and some other papers. which were
identified by Mr.. Murraya as his properly.
At the hearing neither of the prisoners
made statement and both were COM
mitted for the action Of the Criminal
Court Of Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
"Annapolis Lodges Souvenir.

Annapolis Lodge. No 627, b. P. O..
Elks. which Is one of me most promin.
ent Maryland lodges attending the re-
union, and which made such a fine ap-
pearance in yesterdays parade in its
natty sailor garb, has issued souvenir
book which makes very pretty keep
sake. The book is bound in the purple
Of the order, with silver lettering, and is
tied with white ribbon. 1t contains ex-
ceIlent reproductions of photographs of
the lodges cosy home in the ancient
city, both interior and exterior, with also
many views Of Annapolis, and its princi-
pal attractions. Several Of Frank b.
Mayors famous paintings on subjects
connected with Maryland history are
reproduced with unusual excellence
There are also views of the State House,
and the Governors mansion, and. his
torical houses OF Annapolis. The Nexl
includes sketch of the history OF the
old city, and a recount Of the forming
of Annapolis lodge Baltimore Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
MADE A FINE SHOWING.
Ssventy-Five Elks From Annapolis Lodge
Participated In Great Parade
Yesterday.

Seventy-6ve Elks OF Annapolis Lodge
No. 672, b. p. o. E.. were in line IN
yesterdays parade in Baltimore, where
the annual reunion Of Elks has been held
the past week. and where the convention
OF the Grand Lodge was held. The home
lodge made a fine showing, appearing,
however. at disadvantage by not being
headed by band, as were most of the
lodges. They wore white duck sailor
suits, black ties and white hats, the iden-
licai uniform of the Naval Academy
jackies. To more completely initiate the
"old sea dog" many OF them carried
clay pipes in their mouths. AT the head
OF the line the color bearers supported a
handsome Maryland flag and the Stars
and Stripes. An artistic banner with the
name OF the lodge and city It was from
was also carried at the head OF the line.
MIR. James p. Bannon brought up the
rear, his only difference in costume being
a panama hat instead OF white duck hat
worn by the others to complete the sailor
outfit. The Annapolis lodge was cheered
all along the line of march and made a
fine showing. The visitors in Baltimore
are warm in their praises OF the courtesy
extended them and the cordial treatment
they received here on Monday by the
local lodge OF Elks at their beautiful
home on State Circle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
REFUSED TO CERTIFY
To Articles of Incorporation of
Cooperative Landing Com
pany of Anne Arun-
del County.

Judge Revell filed IN the Circuit Cour
toaay his reasons for refusing to certify
to the articles OF incorporation OF the
"Co.operauve Landing CompAny OF Anne
Arundel County, stating that said arti-
cles are not in conformity with law.
The incorporators are Benjamin Smith,
John H. Matthews, Joseph Mllden, Alex.
Dennis, John r. Crowner and Alex
Holland, all Of Anne Arundel county.
The object OF the IncorpoTators Is for the
purpose OF buying. selling. mortgaging,
leasing. improving, dlsposlng OF or other
wise dealing In lands in this State, and
for procuring and preparing for market.
&c. and for the purpose OF catching,
buying or selling or Otherwise dealing in
oysters or other products OF the water;
that the time OF said corporation is limited
to forty years. and Is IN conformity TO
the General Laws OF the State.
The principal Office OF the said corpor-
alton is located in the Eighth district OF
Anne Arundel county. The aggregate OF
the capital stock is limited to 81 900 and
is divided into one thousand shares OF
the par value of 81 90 each. After citing
the law on interpretations, &c, the opin.
ion says. in conclusion |: 40 authorize
the formation OF such corporation as IS
sought. would. in my judgment, be a
clear infTaciion OF the laws OF this State.
and the undersigned. one OF the Judges
OF the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial
Circuit OF Maryland, doth hereby decline
and refuse to certify that said articles
are in conformity with the law"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
PRICE ONE GENT
GOVERNMENT SINECURES.
The Annapolis Collector OF Gus
toms Is Included In
The List.

w. r. Andrews. the auditor for .he
Treasury Department, Washington. ID
S.' IN his annual report to Secretary
Shaw calls attention to the fact that there
are more than thirty laws and methods
governing the payment OF salaries 10 col
lectorS and surveyors at non.naval ports
throughout the country.
Mr.. Andrews says that this lack of
uniformity involves complicated and
cumbersome methods OF accounting and
recommends that the statutes be naade
uniform. He thinks il highly important
that Congress should pass uniform laws
governing the payments to collectors and
similar officials. He presents some tables
that are OF more than passing interest as
illustrating the sinecuTes that are In the
customs service and which Congress year
after year continues at great expense.
not counting the many dangerous pre-.
cedents that are established.
Exhibit c OF the report Is a statement
showing the average OF the total COM
pensatlon OF collectors and surveyors az
various ports in the customs districts for
the last hve years, and the average re-
ceipts at the offices for the same time.
These reveal rather startling state OF
affairs. For instance. the average re-
ceipts OF the yearly collections at Annap-
oils for the last FIVE years have been
1910. while the total salary OF the col
lector. including fees, is $40 81. He
has two employees. who make the total
yearly expenses OF his office SI,Iss.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
RACE WAR IN THE NAVY
Black And White Jackies Ashore At Bal
HarbOr Have Monkey And
Parrot Time.

The race feeling which exists in the
United States Navy against the negroes
has been cropping out since the feet Of
seven warships has arrived at Bar Har-
Dor, Me. The white sailors have been
making 1t hot for the colored men, so
that the negroes now keep aboard most
Of the time rather than risk abuse on the
streets. At midnight Saturday number
OF iackies got into the tent which the
naval branch Of the Young Mems Christ
ian Association has erected on the town
park and drove out the negroes, who
had gone there for a nights lodging.
Two black sailors we're knocked down
on Main street by crowd of white
iackies, and after getting few kicks and
punches, scrambled to their feet and ran.
One negro was thrown over a board
fence into the street. Another found his
way to the police station and was locked
up to keep him away from the angry
sailors who had been chasing him. An
other rushed into drug store and was
put in the cellar to avoid the mob. He
bad to make bis way across yards after
being smuggled out rear door. Since
last Saturday night there have been no
negro sailors ashore after dark.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
PERSONAL MENTION.
In The Social Whirl-ThOse Who Go And
Those Who Come.

The Misses Riordan have been visiting
Baltimore.
Miss Susie Barton is visiting relatives
in Baltimore.
Mrs. Roy Shaver has been visiting her
mother al Arundel-on-the- Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keuthe, OF Glen Burnie
will spend August at Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Frank A. Munroe is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Hall at DavidsonvIlle.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Sullivan and
son, spent the day in Baltimore yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bohlman, Of In
dianapolis. Ind. are visiting Mrs. Mary
Mason.
Miss Agnes Iglehart, of Davidsonville,
Is visiting Miss Sarah Berry. St. Johns
College.
Mr.. John b. Flood and Mrs. Flood
have been attending the Elks reunion in
Baltimore this week.
Mrs. A. ]. Stinchcomb and son are
visiting her sister. Mrs. X. +. Williams,
Waterbury, A. A. County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Moss and family
will spend the month of August at Skid
more. this county, on their iarm.
Mr.. ]. A. Walton, OF the Farmers Ma
Iional Bank Is on his vacation which he
will spend in Boston and Newport.
DIR. Thomas Brayshaw has returned to
his home at Bachelors Joy" Glen Bur-
ME after visiting professional friends at
BaltImore.
Manager Hollebaugh Of the Colonial
Theatre has returned from Baltimore
where he was entertained at the Elks'
headquarters.
DR.. Grady, the Naval Academy dem
tist, is attending the National Conven-
ton OF Dentists at Asheville, N. {. DIR /.
Grady is on several committees and will
read paper.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Death of Mr.. Hancock,

Mr.. Henry A. Hancock. 75 years old,
died OF Bright's disease at his residence,
in Bodkin Greek, this county, at noon
Yesterday. He was the Oldest resident
of the Third district of Anne Arundel
county. being born and reared there. and
lived there all his lie. where he owned
and conducted a farm. Three brothers
survive him-Dr. John F. Hancock.
lanes A. Hancock and Albert r. Han.
cock, all of Baltimore. He is also sur
vived by his widow. Matilda v. Han
cock, and one son. HAIRY, and three
daughters. Mrs. Annie Boone, Mrs. K.
". Cook and Miss Mamie A. Hancock
all Of Anne Arundel county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Annapolis Elk Honored.

Past Exalted Ruler Charles A. Zim.
norman, OF the local lodge OF Elks had
the honor conferred upon him OF being
made chairman OF the musical contest at
Electric Park and Chief Judge of the
band contest at the reunion OF the Grand
Lodge OF Elks in Baltimore. The posi-
lion was most responsible one and car
ried with it much weight and importance
requiring as it did clear and impartial
judgment as well as skilled musical abili-
ty.
The 6rst prize 81, 900 was awarded TO
Weber's Band OF Cincinnati. which won
76sl points out possible 80. The de.
cisIon gave universal satisfaction, and
Prof. Zimmerman was congratulated by
the leaders of all the other bands that en-
tered the contest. The decision was
considered thoroughly just and impartial.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
RrookIyn PostofIice SquabbIe

Postmaster S. Davis War6eld, OF
Baltimore, has not reached decision in
the matter Of the Brooklyn, Anne Arun-
del county, postofdce. Assistant Post
master Baker said yesterday that the
papers in the case had been turned over
to Mr.. War6eld on tuesday afternoon.
II it is decided to change the position Of
the present Office In Brooklyn it will
probably 60 to Mr.. Brooks, who keeps a
drug store directly across the street from
the Robinson drug store, where the post
Office was located before the recent
change which raised such a storm OF
protests from many cilizens. DIR. Brooks
has had an application on file for over
two years, and the situation of his store
would offer the same advantages as were
obtained by the Robinson postofice.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Eastport

Building Lots in best location in East
port, on main avenue. One with large
water front. others in locations rapidly
enhancing in value.
BUY NOW. while prices are low and
terms easy.
We will BUILD SMALL HOUSES,
and sell them on easy terms. Small cash
payment, and balance monthly install
ments, same as rent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Excursionists Wed.

Mr.. Milton Bernhard and Miss Emma
Renwer, both Of Baltimore were married
yesterday evening by the Rev. T. E.
Peters. pastor OF Maryland Avenue M.
z. Church, at the parsonage. The young
couple came to Annapolis on the alter
noon excursion from Baltimore on the
steamer "Susquehanna."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Only One Bid Received.

Yesterday was the time appointed by
the Navy Department for opening bids
for the construction OF officers quarters
at the Naval Academy. Only one bid
was received, that Of the Noel Conssruc-
ton Company, Of Baltimore, which offer
ed to do the work for S3eo. .73o. Under
the provisions Of the last Naval Appro-
priation bill $3.50 600 only is available for
shis work
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
n From Annapolis to Arun-
"a del.On-the-B0y.

The Auxi,iarv sloop- Yacht '.MABEL.'' will
make daily trims from Annapolis to "Arundel-on-
the Bay" and landing on the way. Leave Annap-
oils At 4 m and p. m. Leave Arundeion- thc-
Bay at g. m. and p. m.
FARE FOR ROUND TRIP. . Cents
Also Boat tor hire 70 pleasuring PARTIES.
0r5ers len al JOS W. TRAUTWElN. Clty
Dors viii receive prompt attention, or apply 70
AoNA. CAPT W. NORRIS.
,-,1w Foot OF Main street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Death of Infant.

EIlvood ]. Jones. an infant son OF Jos.
and Ida Jones. whose death occurred in
Baltimore yesterday, was brought here
today for infesment. Undertakers Geo.
E. Woolley K Co. had charge Of the
funeral arrangements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
West Annapolis

We have several OF the most desirable
Lots in West Annapolis. Can be pur-
chased at a bargain: Easy terms.
Two and a-half Acre plot of ground
across Weems Creek, back Of West An
napolis. Make nice garden farm. Beau
tiful location. Cheap for cash.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
BUILDING LOTS
Annapolis

AnnapOIlS
Two Lots on Prince George street.
Three Lots on Market street.
Five 2o-ft. Lots on Corner Cathedra
and Franklin streets.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Burglary Insurance
Something New in Annapolis.

Insure your Residence. Stable. Store,
Safe, Bank. Baggage and Hotel agains'
loss by burglary and loss of theft by your
own servants.
For information apply to
JULIAN BREWER, Agent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Headed The Parade.

Messrs. George Trautwein and William
Sullivan headed the Annapolis Lodge of
EIks in the Baltimore parade yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
kalA For Sale t1lA
us 8

No. "a Madison. Street. Mordern, g
room house, all conveniences. Large
front.
Green Street. Two modern houses. All
conveniences. Cheap. Easy terms.
West Annapolis. / Fine new house.
Large yard. This is bargain.
Acton Lane. Two houses and lots. VIII
pay 20 per cent. on investment.
Eastpor. No. ; Murphy Row. room
brick house. Large yard.
STORE with az Acres. South River
Neck. Good opening for Grocery or
Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23
Farms For Ssle-Anns Arundel Co.
We Have Some Of the Finest Farms in
Anne Arundel County For Sale.

We Have Some of the Finest Farms in
Anne Arundel County For Sale.
100 Acres, within ~ miles OF Annapo'
lis. new Groom dwelling. tenant house.
barn, stables. etc. This is cheapest
farm on our list. and one of the best
Fine water front.
One of $40 Acres, between Odenton
and Annapolis Junction. This is one OF
the best truck farms in the county, near
both r. RS. Buildings, Barns. etc., In
first class order. viii be divided.
Two Farms across Severn River. One
with water frontage.
Three Farms on South River, varying
in size from so to $50 acres.
Every one of these farms has fine water
front.
Farms of ISo acres. near Bay Ridge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-23

FOR RENT
s-Room Brick House; large yard; in
nice order, SO per month.
Two 6 Room Houses, new; West st
extended.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-11
MRS. DONNETT's TIGERS,
She Shot Them Herself, and One Was
 Jumbo.

She Shot Them Herself, and One Was
 Jumbo.
 A slender young American woman had the recent distinction of shooting the largest tiger ever killed in India and is entitled to the bounty offered by the British government The heroine of this exploit is Mrs. Donnett, wife of an English army officer on service in In- dia, daughter of John H. Whitehouse of Irvington-on-the-H Hudson, and rela- ted to the Whitehouse family of Chica- go. Mrs. Donnett has been spending December and January with her hus- band and a party of friends hunting big game in the Chanda jungle of northern India, in the midst of twelve thousand square mics of forest re- serves abounding in all kinds of savage beasts and other big game. She has killed two tigers, four partners, four bears, eight boars and several other wild beasts, while the rest of the party killed nine other tigers and a corres- bonding number of less dangerous ami mals. Mrs. Donnetts first tiger meas ured ten feet eight inches in length ond is the largest ever killed in India Her second tiger measured eight feet four Inches. In a letter dated January 12 last. this extraordinary young wo- man describes the event and her sen- sa;tons ia a simple but graphic manner.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-11
CAMP ORWELL.

An Enjoyable Affair Last Evening.
 The regular meeting of Dixwell camp No. 10, Woodmen of the World, was held at the camps new lodge room in the Courier building last night and the occasion was made a celebration of the consolidation of DiXwell and Westvile camps. After some remarks by Coun- cil Commander H. Gibb in which he spoke of the encouraging increase in membership and the excellent financial standing of the camp ten applications for membership were received. Re- marks were also made by Dr. E. r. Johnson. Attorney Carl A. Mears, Hen- ry Whitaker, organist at Center church and by Dr. D. E. Hanrahan. During the evening all enjoyable entertainment ard collation. took place. Attorney Mears rendered a number of fine solos and was accompanied on the piano by MT. Whitaker.
 After each meeting in the future the camp will enjoy either smoker, colla- tion or games and on special occasions all of these combined. The arrange ments for these affairs are in the cap- able hands of the entertainment com- mittee composed Of Dr. F. F. Johnson. chairman; Charles Peterson ana W. w. Basse.t.