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The Washington times., 1903-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt will
board the steam yacht North Star on
Tuesday or Wednesday with the Duke
of Roxburghe and his fancee, Miss Goe-
let. and Mrs Ogden Goelet for a week s
cruise, visiting first Bar Harbor ana
other places along the New England
coast, and thence going TO New York,
where the duke will meet his solicitor
coming from Scotland TO arrange the
marriage settlement.
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

the United States Supreme Court, and
Mrs. and Miss Fuller. have arrived in
London from Paris, and are established
at the Savoy.
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish will close he
Newport villa next Friday.
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

Miss Margaret Cymons. of this city,
will be one of the bridesmaids at the
wedding of Miss Katherine Calhoun and
DR.. J. Claxton Cuttings, which will take
place in St Mary's Church, Philadel-
phia, September 23
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

The Newport devotees of outdoor
amusements will be much interested this
week in the special polo .c@tch which
has been arranged for today. The
Duke of Roxburghe will make his first
public appearance as a polo player on
this side of the Atlantic
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

Mrs. Choate and Miss Choate, left
London on Thursday last for Aix-les-
Bains, where Mrs. Choate takes the
cure after a long season in town. Miss
Choate returned from Lord Dunraven's s
place in Ireland on Tuesday. She is
enthusiastic about her first Irish visit.
in which she saw all the south of i-c-
land, including Killarney. She did some
golfing, fishing. boating and cycling, and
had q most enjoyable time
The many friends Of Mrs. Georgia
Stockton Hatcher, corresponding secre-
tary general of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. and prominently
known in Washington society, died on
Saturday at TIE residence Of her mother.
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

George Won l. Meyer. United States
ambassador to Italy. is the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel rockingham, at the
Poplars. Lenox.
The Washington times., 1903-09-14

Mrs. Won Lengerke Meyer, wife of the
United States ambassador to Italy, ar
rived in London last Thursday from
Homburg. where she entertained exten-
sively and lavishly. She learned this
art in Rome, where she is an intimate
friend OF the young Queen. while MIR.
Meyer and the Italian King are great
friends. They have many interests in
common, and motor a good deal to-
gether. The Queen and Mrs. Meyer
spend their time together at the
Quirinal in the absence of their spouses.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Miss Paula Edwards In "WinsOme Winnie y
A Musical Comedy.

One of the most interesting events of
the coming theatrical season at the
Academy Of Music, Baltimore, will be
the introduction of Miss Paula Edwards
as star by Messrs. S. S. Shubert and
Nixon & Zimmerman, in the delightful
musical comedy, "Winsome Winnie, by
Paulton and Jacobowski, the authors of
"Erminie. This is an entirely new and
smart play and will have its premier at
the Academy on Monday, September 2S.
The engagement will be for one week
only, with the usual matinees.
The story of "Winsome Winnie is
laid in the seaport town OF Montenegro.
The villagers are in state of great ex-
citement over the visit to this quiet town
of an English Lord, Poverish by name,
who, accompanied by Lady Poverish, his
son Desmond and daughter. Aileen, to-
gether with several ladies of rank, who
are known as payi g guests, has put in
with his yacht Anita. At this port he is
to meet Marjorie Bell, the daughter of
an old army friend, Major Bell, who
years before left England to settle in
California. and upon his death has left
his daughter to the guardianship of Lord
Poverish. The Inn of the "Plucked Pig
con- is kept by one Pericles. assisted by
a faithful servitor, Demetrius by name.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
NAVAL ORDERS ISSUED.
Transfer Of Naval Officers By The Navj
Department.

The following orders have been issued
to officers of the navy
Lieutenant X. H. Jackson has been
detached from the Nashville and ordered
home to await orders.
Lieutenant Commander w. Mclean
has been ordered to duty at the Bureau
of Ordnance. Navy Department.
Commander ]. A. Norris has been de-
tached from the Bureau OF Equipment.
Navy Department, and granted leave.
Lieutenant w H. Chambers has been
detached from the Minneapolis and or
dered to the illinois in charge of the
engineer department.
Commander Hugo Osterhaus has been
detached from duty as senior member OF
the wireless telegraphy board and order
ed to the Asiatic Station.
Acting Assistant Surgeon F. w. Tyree
has been detached from the Naval Hos.
pital, Port Royal, 5. c., and ordered
home to await further orders.
Lieutenant Commander S. Potts has
been detached from the Alabama and
duty as feet engineer Of the North At.
lantic fleet and ordered home.
Lieutenant Commander A. Moritz has
been detached from the Kearsarge and
ordered to the Alabama in charge Of the
steam engineering department.
Lieutenant N. Mansfield has been de.
tached from duty as inspector Of engi
neering material, Shelby (Ohio) district
and ordered to the Dixie in charge o.
the engineering department.
Lieutenant Commander w. N. Little
has been detached from the Dixie and
ordered to the Minneapolis in charge o.
the engineering department as as flee
engineer of Atlantic Training Squadron
Lieutenant Commander w. F. Worth
ington has been detached from the ILL
nois and ordered to the Kearsarge in
charge of the department of steam engi
neering and as feet engineer ofthe North
Atlantic SQuadrOn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
ST.JOHN's COLLEGE.
Items OF Interest Picked Up And Oulled
Out By The Reporter.

The prospects are very encouraging
for most prosperous year at st. Johns.
The college men had their first line up
in football yesterday. when the scrub
team lined up against the first team, the
latter only scoring one against the former.
Cadet Marye. who is among the prom
ising new material for the football team.
made an excellent showing in the game
yesterday with the scrub team, and did
excellent work, making a sixty-yard run
during the game.
Special drills for the recruits have been
held this week. The regular drills will
begin on Monday, when the whole bat
TALON Of cadets will appear for the first
time this year in uniform, headed by the
band of the college.
The college band had its first practice
yesterday. The band has for its leader
Captain J. w. c. Stick and the outlook
for this valuable acquisition to the col.
lege is very encouraging. 1t has become
so great necessity that it is now often
remarked "How did the college ever
get along without band T.
The Young Mems Christian Associ.
alton Of St. Johns College has started
its work under most promising condi.
tons. President Beachley, of the Y. M.
{. A., has organized the association, and
has mapped out the work for the coming
year. Last Friday night the association
gave reception, which was a very
successful affair.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
GLENN BURN|E RIFLE RANGE
The Work Inspected BY General
Riggs And Captain
Shirley.

General Riggs and Captain Shirley
visited the site OF the new rifle range at
Glen urnie last Wednesday and thor
oughly inspected the work now COM
pleted The range is underbrush, and an
avenue has been cut through this forest
over one thousand yards in length and
ranging from about two hundred yards
in width to about ninety feet. where the
900 yard targets are located.
The work of clearing is almost COM
pleted and the building of the butts and
digging up the pits is now in progress.
Those at the 200 yard range, eight in
number, are almost finished now. The
present work being done by the owners
of the property. the Glenn estate, through
their contractor, Mr.. Hanna, will, it is
expected, be completed by October Sth.
and then, il satisfactory to Major Fort
and Captain Shirley, who are supervising
the work, the range will be turned over
to the State. However, the range will
not then be ready for shooting.
A great deal Of necessary work will
then remain to be done before the range
will be complete and fully equipped.
The target must be placed in position,
telephones installed communicating the
different parts of the range. buildings for
the accommodation of the rifiemen and
housing of ammunition, etc., erected.
and possibly house for the rangekeeper.
When completed the range will be one
Of which to be proud. The State has
leased I25 acres OF the land from the
Glenn estate with the privilege of buying
or renewing the lease at the end of the
term. which is for period of five years.
The length of the land leased is about
one mile. while the longest targets are at
one thousand yards, thus leaving con
siderable land, which is wooded, to catch
stray bullets. A station will be built on
the baltimore and Annapolis Short Line
Railroad within two minutes walk of the
range for the accommodation OF the rifle
men, and a rate of Is cents round-trip.
il is said, has been arranged with the
railroad. The rifle pits will be the regu-
lation size, with large sand butts twelve
feet in length and the range will run
south twenty-five degrees east. so that
the men will shoot to the southeast
about the same direction as the range
used at Fort McHenry, Baltimore.
The targets will be twenty-five in
number-two at one thousand yards, two
at nine hundred yards, two at eight hun
dred yards, two at six hundred yards.
three at FIVE hundred yards, three at
three hundred yards and eight at two
hundred yards
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
PRICE ONE GENT
GRAND AND PEII IIIgRREIs IyIylIRyRlEIs.
Judge Revell Draws The List of
Jurors For October Term
of Circuit Court.

The following names were drawn this
morning by Judge James Revell, w.
Martin Brady, clerk, assisting. from the
several districts. under the recent law, 10
serve as grand and petit Jurors for the
October term of Court, with lanes Ches-
ton. OF the First district. foreman:
First District - Robert Ditty, Hugh
o Neil. p. 0. Prout. {. w Sellman, Dr.
B. X. Davidson, James Cheston.
Second District j. ii. Tydings. ID s.
Sprogle, +. G. Williams. +. l.. Combs,
W. H. Boswell. ]. h. Branzell
Third District-R. V. Tydings, 5. o.
rlghman, Harry Arnold. X. I. Brice. ].
F. Ellison. 5. X. Arnold. A. Stinchcomb.
Fourth Distnct-C. A. Whittle. Curtis
Fisher ]. Elliott, Addison Pumphrey,
IL. Clark, +. Shipley. W. b. Turner.
Fifth District w. Clark Shipley. Will
lam {. Shipley, Charles b. Anderson,
Frank L. Anderson. Robert $. Crisp.
William Hawkins. Herbert Pumphrey.
Sixth (Annapolis) District - Edward
Burtis. Clarence Nj. Jones. John L. Boes-
sci, bernard Niegard. William +. Field
meyer, John q. brooks. John l.. Phillips,
William ) Taylor. Charles A. pindeli.
Eighth District--Richard IL. {. sun
derland. Charles Nj. Prout. John A.
Crosby, X. Hugh Wood. William III.
Halleck, Louis A. Crandall.
Under the law, which went into effect
April. 1902, the grand and petit Jurors
will not be selected from the above list
until the first day of Court.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
SOUTH RIVER CLUB DINNER
DIR. D. Murray Cheston, of Phil
adelphia,' Pa, The Host
Those Present.

A dinner was given by the members
OF the South River Club yesterday at the
old clubhouse, near South river, in this
county. DIR. ID. Murray Cheston, of
Philadelphia. was temporary chairman
Of the meeting. and served the dinner as
is the custom of one holding that Office.
The following active members were in
attendance Judge Alexander b. Hag-
ner. of Washington. ID. C; Franklin
Weems. of Baltimore Thomas A. bucket.
Benjamin Watkins and Beale Worthing
ton, of South river, and Frank II. Stock
EFT. hewitt Steele, L. Dorsey Gassaway
Samuel Brooke and James M. Munroe.
Of Annapolis. The only honorary mem
Thomas 5 Iglehart. of South river.
The guests were Jonathan Sellmann,
of Charles county; James A. lglehart, OF
South river; Alexander Murray, of West
river. and William j. Haines. of Phila-
delphia. The only business transacted
was the election of DIR. Richard S. Hill,
of Prince Georges county, as a member
OF the club to fill the vacancy made by
the death of +. Stockett Sellman
The club is undoubtedly the oldest one
in the United States now in existence, its
record dating back to 1899. There is
evidence to show that the club existed
long before that date, however. as the
Maryland Gazette of I746 speaks of "The
Ancient South River Club. The club
house. the tables and even the punch
bowl are the same occupied and used by
its early members as far back as l742.
The membership of the organization is
limited to twenty-five. and new members
are admitted only upon the death or
the resignation of old ones.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25

The Rev. DIR. Davis, of the First Bap-
tst Church of Baltimore will preach at
the Eastport Baptist Church on Sunday
morning at II o'clock and Sunday even
ing at t7.3o o'clock. Sunday school at
2.3o p. m. The public are cordially in
vited DIR. Davis comes in acceptance
of an invitation extended by the congre-
CATION.
The annual celebration of the Harvest
Home Festival and services will be held
on Sunday at St Martins German
Lutheran church, Francis street. The al.
tar will be decorated with autumn leaves,
flowers, golden rod and sumach, and the
fruits of the ground in ackno ledgmeni
will be filed at the chancel rail. The
Rev. Karl Buff. pastor will preach a ser.
mon appropriate to the occasion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Compliments For Plebs.

At supper formation after the cutter
race an order from Superintendent
Brownson, of the Naval Academy, was
read complimenting the fourth classmen
on their fine rowing in the race. The
order stated that no such stroke had been
seen in the Navy Academy for 10 years.
The upper classmen here treated the
race with Indifferent contempt-not one
was present to see it. They had to stand
by, however, at formation and listen to
the high and unusual praise given "the
pIebes."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Returned Home.

Mr.. Irving Ireland who fell from q
bridge at Renova Pa. two weeks ago
while engaged in his work as civil engi-
neer for the Pennsylvania railroad COM
pany was brought home today. Mr.. Ire
land was accompanied by his mother,
who was summoned to his bedside at the
time of the accident. He has sufficiently
recovered to be removed to his home in
this city and has been given a month S
leave. Mr.. Ireland made narrow es-
cape. He fell distance OF IS feet into
river beneath. striking his head on
rocks and suffering from a fracture of the
skull at the base of the brain and a scalp
wound. Mr.. lreland's recovery was re-
markable and is due to a strong consti-
tuition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25

An order has been issued by the Ma
val Academy authorities prohibiting crap
shooting within the Academy enclosures
A number of men and boys from town
have been in the habit of slecting the
government reservation opposite the Ma
val Academy for their crap games, think
ing to be out Of the reach ofthe law. The
Academy authorities have discovered the
fact and have put stop to the game.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
THOSE WHO COME AND GO AND
THEIR FRIENDS.
What is Going on in the Social World
Around YOu-Brief Items Of Gem
eral Interest to You and

eral Interest to You and
Your Friends.
Mr.. George w. Russell, stamp clerk
in Annapolis postoffice is on his vacation.
Mrs James r. Brashears and son who
have been visiting Baltimore this week.
have returned to their home at coax.
dale
Mr.. Edward X. Royer. of Kansas City
arrived today on visit to relatives here.
Miss Emma Childs is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Miss Owens. Of West River is visiting
the Misses Feldmeyer.
Miss Minnie Childs has left for her
school in Delaware.
Miss Mabel Phelps, Of Bowie, who has
been stopping with her brother, Mr.. J.
w. Phelps, Duke of Gloucester stree, re-
turned home yesterday.
Dr. w. J. Selby. who has been absent
from the city tor several days has re-
turned.
Mrs. c. Ebeling and daughter, OF
Richmond, Va. accompanied by their
friend Miss Weimer, are spending few
weeks with relatives here.
Judge Alex. Hagner, of Washington,
Justice OF the Supreme bench Of the Dis
trict, was in town today.
The Rev. DIR. Van Arsdale, of Balti
more, former pastor of the First M. K.
Church was here today.
The Rev. c. L. Drew asst tant to the
rector of St. Anne's will return from his
vacation tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Died Suddenly.

Bartholomew Esmond. aged 80 years,
son of Mrs. Bartholomew Esmond, died
suddenly last night at the corner Of King
George and East streets near his home.
Esmond had just seated himself upon a
box when he complained of feeling bad
ly. and in a few moments he was found
in a diving condition. Coroner Charles G.
Feldmeyer held an inquest, the jury rem
dering a verdict Of death from heart fail
ure. The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from his late residence. Inter
ment private. He leaves a mother and
sister, his father having died several
years ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Delegates Reconvened.

BY the direction OF the State Central
Committee, Chairman James X. Bra
shears. has reconvened the delegates Of
the Democratic County Convention by a
call to meet at the Court House next.
Tuesday. September 2o, to take such
action as they may deem proper on the
reconstruction of the county ticket. The
delegates from the Democratic County
Convention which assembled July 2S at
Maryland Hotel are also invited to at
tend this convention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Special Matinee.

Miss Elizabeth Kennedy the we'll
known Southern actress who will appear
here on Oct. 8. Special m iinee "Ca-
mile at Colonial Theatre; as Rosalind in
a sumptuous revival Of GAS You Like Ite
has recently organized Shakespearian
Club among the members of her com
pany. Meetings are called twice eaci
week in the hotel parlors of various towns
visited and topics of interest relating to
the Shakespearian drama are discussed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
A SURPRISE SPRUNG.
LEGISLATURE MAY MEET IN BALTIMORE.

A surprise was sprung in Annapolis to-
day when il was stated semi-officially
that the next Legislature would meet in
Baltimore in the new armory of the Fifth
Regiment The reason given is that the
State House Improvements will not be
completed and if they should be. the
heating apparatus will not be adjusted.
Ii IS said upon reliable authority that the
next Legislature will meet in Baltimore.
This will be blow to Annapolis. and il
possible should be prevented.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Judge Iones VIII Not Sit.

The counsel in the petition for man.
damus of Lewis 5. Clayton against the
Corporation of Annapolis have received
word that Chief Judge Jones will not sit
in the case. Judge Jones has doubts Of
his qualification on account of his rela-
tionship to Mayor Jones, and is also en-
gagged in other matters. Judges Thomas
and ReyelI will likely have the case
early next week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Trouble At Round Bay.

A party OF colored excursionists from
Baltimore got into trouble at Round Bay
yesterday. Two of them. a man and
woman, were brought here last highland
lodged in the lookup. another recalcitrant
excursionist was brought here this morn
ing They were all tried before Jnstice
Feldmeyer and find 81 and costs amount
ing to five dollars. II is said the ex.
cursionists brought liquor from Baltl-
more and this is the source Of the trouble.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Death Of Mrs. Clark.

Mrs. Gordon Clark, wife of Mr.. Cor
don Clark, retired editor of the Month
Ansy1can Revies0, N y, died suddenly
at 10 o'clock this morning at Garfield
Hospital. Washington.
She was the mother Of Prof. Thatcher
Clark, Phi d., of Harvard. now instruc-
tor Of modern languages at the Naval
Academy. Death was due TO nervous
prostration.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
The Canning Factory.

The hum Of machinery gives busy
air to the cannery on Compromise street.
Sixty SINNERS are now employed and
the factory is working its full capacity.
Yesterday / 500 baskets oftomatoes we're
received from West River, and large
shipments Of canned goods is being made
ally.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
THE RESTORATION
-OF-
Old Oil Paintings


Begs TO inform Annapolis Picture
owners that he is at present in their
city engaged in restoring collection
OF paintings. and while here offers
his services to those having family
portraits and other works Of art
needing renovation. His charges
are moderate: and his reference as
10 experience and skill are from the
most prominent picture owners, col
lectors and critics, in this and other
States. He may be addressed. p Q.
Boz sQ5. and will gladly make ex-
aminations and give estimates. OF
cost if desired. 9 g I'm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
The Lucky Winner.

In the drawing for handsome nickel
plated parlor stove. which was held last
night at Nason's on Market Space. Mr..
Arthur Grollman was the lucky winner.
Clarence Klakring. who was drawing the
tickets from the box drew No. 81. which
called for the stove.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25

Messrs. r. E. Strange and Son are en-
gagged on the work of decorating the in
terror Of Carvel Hall preparatory to its
re-opening tomorrow. The work when
completed will be great improvement
to this handsome hotel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. NJ. F. Holidayoke will hold her
fall and winter opening of pattern hats
and bonnets on next Thursday and FRI
day, October first and second. For par
ticulars see ad. in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Renorted For DUTY.

First Lieutenant Thomas Holcomb,
Jr United States Marine Corps, has
reported as adjutant at the marine bar
racks, Naval Academy He is the crack
shot of the world.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25

The Messrs. w. ] c. Dulany & Co.,
of Baltimore. being the lowest bidders,
were awarded the contract, Kohn &
Pollock came second, and Thomas &
Evans, third.
These are the highest bids ever made
for the legislative printing. showing that
printers. knowing the increase in work,
are not willing to take the risk of low
bidding and trust to the Legislature for
"extras to make up the efficiency. The
bid of the Dulany Company is a rea-
sonable one for the work. and the State
Printer will be relieved OF the embarrass-
ment in the way of asking for extras of
the Legislature to help him out of hole,
for which a bad State law is responsible.
Among the bids was one blank bid
supposed to be that Of George b. Reed
& Co., which was withdrawn, the Clerk
receiving telegram to that effect. When
the bid was opened by Clerk Parran il
was found to contain no signature.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
Meet Tonight.

There will be meeting tonight. Sep
tember zs, at O. clock at the Assembly
Rooms Of the Landlords Protective AS
sociation All proprrty owners are re-
quested to be presant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
THE STATE PRINTING BIDS.
The Dulany Company, of Bal
timore, The Successful
Bidders.

The bids for the contract for the State
printing for the legislative session of 1904
were opened at noon today by Clerk
Thomas Parran. of the Court of Appeals.
IN the consultation room of the Court IN
the presence of the bidders.
The bids and bidders are as follows.
each being accompanied by bond for
thirty thousand dollars, to insure the
fulfillment Of the contract
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25

ESMOND. - Suddenly on Thursday
night, September "a, 1908, BARTHoLo-
NEW EsMoND, aged 80 years.
Funeral private. Saturday morning. at
nine o clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-25
WANTS, LOST. FOR SALE

Wants, For Sale, For Rent Lost. Found, &C
aot exceeding 4 lines, inserted ONE WKEK, OF
less for Is Cents, and additional lines In pro
5ortion-to be accompanied by the CASH.