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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17

mittee on credentials and attempted 10
have the minority report adopted.
This report was read by Edward l..
Clark II provided for the seating OF the
Wells-Bannon delegation, Mr.. Clark
asked that the majority report Of the
committee be adopted except in so far as
1t referred to the Anne Arundel contest.
In that he asked tha, the minority report
be adopted in place of the majority re-
port. Chairman Jones said that the two
motions should be separated MIR. Clark
moved to adopt the minority report. This
was seconded by MIR. Fillmore Peall, of
Prince Georges county. The vote was
overwhelmingly against the motion, and
the chairman asked for vote on the
adoption OF the majority report, which
was adopted with a shout
In accord with a resolution adopted
by the convention. the various counties
and legislative districts submitted the
names of members of the new State
Central Committee, to serve for the next
two years Anne Arundel County-Dr.
George Wells. James +. Rannon, DR.
Z. X. Davidson. Elijah Williams. Frank
A Bond. DR. Charles H. Brooke.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
THE INJURED MAN DIES
Thomas Jones Succumbs To
Fractured Spine-Funeral
Tomorrow From
Late Home.

Thomas Jones. the colored laborer,
who was injured yesterday by the falling
of an elevator at the State House annex,
died this morning at / 80 o'clock at the
Emergency Hospital.
The body was prepared for burial and
removed to his home in Acton Lane,
where his wife and a large family OF
children live. Jones was ffty-six years
old. In the falling Of the elevator Jones
had his spine fractured. which was the
direct cause of his death.
Other injuries received was com
pound fracture and dislocation OF the
left ankle. which necessitated the ampu-
tation of the left leg. This operation was
performed at the hospital yesterday by
DIR. Frank II. Thompson, whose patient
Jones was, assisted by Doctors Claude,
Hepburn, Welch and Murphy. The
operation was successful, but the man
died of fracture of the spine.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at O clock from Asbury M.
+. Church This is the second death
that has occurred from accidents re-
ceived on the State House annex since
the work began. Jones was for number
of years employed by Mr.. Louis 5.
Clayton at his old store on Market Space.
He was considered a good workman.
faithful and honest with all his dealings
to his employer and his fellow man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
ORPHANS COURT.
Judicial Disposition of The Affairs of The
Orphans And Widows.

The Orphans Court met Tuesday
with Chief Judge Alfred ijams and Asso-
clate Judges Charles II Russell and
Henry Woodward and Sheriff Beasley
Register of Wills Luther A. Palmer and
Deputy Register Joseph o. Fowler in
attendance. The Court transacted the
following business
The last will and testament OF Beni.
+. Beavan. deceased, was admitted to
probate by order of Court.
The executrix bond of Eliza S. Beavan
and Edward L. Beayan, executors of
Benz. L. Beavan, deceased, was filed
and approved by the Court.
The executors bond of Urzula Ford
executor of Francis (. Turner, deceased,
was filed and approved.
The last will and testament Of Francis
Z. Turner, deceased, was filed and ad-
mitted to probate in the Court.
The first and final account of Orlando
Ridout administrator of James NJ. Ridout,
deceased, was filed and approved.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
ODD FELLOWS EXCURSION.
Arrangements Being Completed For The
Trip To Baltimore.

In another column of this issue will be
found an advertisement calling attention
to the excursion to be given to Baltimore
next Wednesday by Metropolis Lodge,
No. II, |. o. D. F., of this city, on the
steamer Louise. AS this excursion is
given for the benefit of the home lodge,
It is expected that the committee will
have the support of the public.
AS will be noticed in the advertisement
the trip is only so cents for adults and
children under twelve years OF age, IS
cents. The boat will leave Annapolis at
9. go a. m which will give all that are
going ample time to get ready. The
hour for leaving Baltimore will be IL
p. M, which will give all an opportunity
to see the grand electrical illumination,
or to attend the theatre in Baltimore.
The wives and daughters of members
of the local lodge have been invited to
take part in helping to entertain the
members of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
and their guests on their visit here on
Saturday. The owners and proprietors
of the stores and business houses, also
the places of residence in the city are
requested to decorate by Saturday, the
decoration to remain up until the follow
ing Thursday, when two large excursions
of the Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows will
come here from Baltimore on the Louise
and Latrobe and land at Santee wharf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17

Mr. Edwin Warfeld, the Democratic
nominee for Governor of Maryland, was
born May 7, I848, at Oakdale, Howard
county, Md, and is, therefore, fifty-five
years old. His father was Albert G..
War6eld, one OF the leading citizens Of
the county, and his mother was daughter
of Col. Gassaway Watkins, "a distinguished
soldier of the Revolutionary War. mem
Der of the Maryland Line and its last
surviving officer. His paternal and ma
ternal ancestors were among the first
settlers OF the State of Maryland, were
prominent in the early Colonial period
and in all subsequent important political
movements in the government of the State
Mr.. Warfeld accepted the nomination
in brief and patriotic speech, reiterat-
ing what he had said before his nomina-
ton, and which gave him his hold upon
the people. Several other enthusiastic
speeches were made. Mr.. Warfeld was
educated in the public schools of Howard
county, and is what may be termed a
self-made man. He has filed many i'm
portant positions of honor and trust,
among them register of wills Of his own
county, State Senator and President of
the Senate, surveyor of the port of Balti-
more under President Cleveland's admin
istration, since which time he has not
been octively engaged in politics.
Mr.. Warfeld is president OF the Fidel-
ity and Deposit Company of Maryland;
is director of the Central Savings Bank,
the Farmers and Merchants National
Bank, both Of Baltimore, and the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, of Montgomery
county He is member of the Board Of
Trade of Baltimore, and one of its direc-
tors. He is member of the Maryland
Historical Society and several patriotic
and social organizations Of the State.
THE ANNE ARUNDEL CASE.
The committee on credentials, after
having been engaged for nearly an hour
in hearing the dispute over the Anne
Arundel contest made majority report
giving each delegation two and a-hali
votes. The members of the delegation
headed by DIR. Charles H. Brooke. and
known as the Williams-Nutwellf faction,
were willing to have the convention
adopt the committees mojority report.
The contesting delegation known as the
Wells-Bannon faction would not accept
the finding Of the majority Of the com
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Terrible Storm.

The storm at Atlantic City yesterday
morning was much like that of 1880,
which nearly wrecked the place. The
Government wind guage registered sixty
ty two miles an hour and then broke II
is estimated that the velocity was seventy
miles. Dozens of the hotels were badly
damaged, wagons and trees were over
turned in the streets and the contents OF
stores, even jewels. were strewn about.
The velocity of the wind at Cape May
was estimated at eighty miles, but less
damage was done there than at Atlantic
City. At Ocean City, Md, every build
ing was damaged. Visitors in the hotels
and cottages feared for their lives. Some
of the fishermen lost all they possessed.
The storm was also furious at Berlin and
Salisbury Md. President Roosevelt, while
going from Oyster Bay to Ellis Island,
was caught in gale and had trying
experience, but finally landed safely.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
WAKEFIELD NOMINATED
BY THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
FOR GOVERNOR, r.
6OTdOn 7. Atkinson For Comptroller, Win.
ian Shepard Bryan For Attorney
GeneraI - The Anne
Arundel Case.

The State Democratic Convention met
last night at Music Hall, Baltimore, and
nominated the following ticket
For Governor-Edwin X. Warheld. OF
Howard county.
For Comptroller = Gordon T. Atkinson,
Of Somerset county.
For Attorney -General-Wm. Shepard
Bryan, Of Baltimore city.
The following are the planks of the
platform as adopted
/. An endorsement Of the administra-
ton OF Governor John Walter Smith.
,. A declaration for the political ascen-
dency OF the white people of the State.
3. A promise to amend the election law
so as to promote the secrecy OF the ballot
and intelligent voting.
a. Expansion and improvement of pub
lie school system of the State is advo-
Gated.
5. A pledge to improve the highways
of the State and to pass legislation pro-
viding for good roads.
8. An advocacy of a sewerage system
for the city under. restrictions that will
insure business and non-partisan methods.
7. A declaration for LOCALIZED primaries
throughout the whole State.
s. A statement of the intention of the
party to "foster" and increase the
oyster supply and other products Of "our
great inland sea.
As convention the gathering was said
to be without parallel in the political
history of the State, and the scene within
the great hall was an inspiring one. The
most distinguished Democrats in the State
were gathered together on the stage, in
the boxes and among the delegates. Old
and gray haired veterans of many cam
paigns sat side by side with ambitious
young politicians attending their first
State convention. In the crowd were
many faces not usually seen at gather
ings of the kind, and the enthusiasm Of
the great audience was tremendous.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with black and gold colors of Maryland
gracefully mingled with the red, white
and blue of the nation. but the central
feature Of it all was handsome portrait
of Mr.. Edwin Warield suspended high
above the heads of the representative
men on the stage and facing the thous
ands who filled the hall All three Of
the nominations we're made by acclama-
ton and the platform adopted with shout
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
PRIOE ONE GENT
NAVAL ORDERS ISSUED.
transfer of Naval Officers By The Nay
Department.


The following orders have been issued
to officers of the navy
Paymaster's Clerk !. III. Proctor has
been detached from the Dixie.
PaymaSter' Clerk NJ. ID. Stuart's or.
ders TO the Yankton have been revoked.
Lieutenant Commander II. o. Damn
has been ordered to duty at the Bureau
of Equipment
Ensign W. G. Briggs has been de-
tached from the Decatur and ordered
to await further orders.
Lieutenant J.. X. Blakeley. detached
rom the Puritan at the League Island
navy yard and ordered to the Dixie.
Lieutenant Commander c. c. Rogers.
detached from the Bureau OF Equipment
and ordered to the Columbia.
Lieutenant L, X. Sargent detached
from the Morris NJ the naval torpedo
station, Narragansett Bay, and ordered
TO the Dixie
Lieutenant Commander w. Brauners-
reuther. detached from the naval station
at New London. CT. and ordered to the
Dixie as executive officer
Assistant Paymaster c. A. Holmes.
detached from the lankton and ordered
TO settle accounts and hold himself in
readiness for orders to sea.
Lieutenant Commander w. N. Little.
detached from board OF inspection at the
New York navy yard, and ordered TO the
Dixie as chief engineer officer.
Passed Assistant Paymaster II. A.
Wise, r., detached from duty fitting out
the Dixie and ordered to the Yankton 10
perform such duties as may have been
assigned Assistant Paymaster Holmes.
Commander J. X, Selfridge on October
|. detached from the Naval War College.
Narragansett Bay; to navy yard. Boston.
as ordnance officer and as president of
board OF inspection upon the detachment
of Captain Samuel w. Very.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
A Purgative Pleasure.

If you ever took Dewitt Little Early
Risers for biliousness or constipation you
know what purgatiye pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the liver
and rid the system of all bile without
producing unpleasant effects. They do
not gripe, sicken or weaken, but give
tone and strength to the tissues and or
gans involved. W. H. Howell of Hous.
ton. Tex. says mo better pill can be
used than Little Early Risers for consti-
patton, sick headache, etc. Sold by
Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug Store. SIN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Rescued From Drowning.

AS Frank Meinholdt boy of about IA
years old was at the point of dro~ning
having gone down for the last time yes
terday afternoon, he was rescued by
Capt. Ed. Thomas who happened to be
in the vicinity with his schooner. The
boy had been grabbing back of the old
bath house at the Naval Academy and
fell overheard. Captain Thomas rescued
him Just in time. The boy was in an ex
hausted condition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Cheap Excursion To Chattanooga.

On account of the Dedication of the
Maryland Monument at Orchard Knob
the Seaboard Air Line Ry., the official
route of the Commission, will sell tickets
at rate of one fare plus IS cents for the
round trip. The Tickets will be sold for
all trains of October 9th with final return
limit of October nth. For furthrr in
formation address w. E. Conklyn, Gen.
Agt. Pass Dept't., Washington, d. c.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
no BE INVESTIGATED.

Three days after the accident on board
the Olympia, at Norfolk. caused by an
explosion of alcohol and resulting in the
killing outright of one man and the injur-
ing OF three others, one of whom has since
died, the report of the affair has reached
the Navy Department. Washington. Rear
Admiral Harrington. commandant of the
Norfolk yard, has appointed this board Of
investigation: commander w. H. Ever
EFT, Lieutenant Commander +. Simpson
and Lieut. L. H. Chandler.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Northeast Storm.

The local displayman received the fol-
lowing message at 20 p. m:
Northeast storm warning 10 a. m.
Norfolk Section, Columbia, Norfolk,
Newport News, Fort Monroe, Baltimore
Annapolis, Breakwa er. Reedy Island
Port Norris. Cape May. Atlantic City,
Philadelphia. Sandy Hook, New York
Storm over western New York, moving
east. Increasing southwest to northwest
winds becoming high this afternoon.
FRANKINFIELp."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Accident At Naval Academy

Arthur Dixon, colored, laborer en-
ployed in the work of excavating for
Improvements at the Naval Academy
was badly injured about o'clock this
afternoon by bank caving in on him
He was taken to the Academy Hospital
where his injuries were dressed and later
removed to his home at Eastport. He is
married and has family.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Colonial Theatre.

when Her Soul Speaks" is the title
OF new play which comes to US with
the highest concentrations. and will be
seen at the Colonial Theatre September
II, and promises to be the dramatic treat
of the season. The cast is headed by
Miss Eva Mountford, one of our best
emotional actresses Maryland girl who
is now seen on the southern stage for the
first time. She will be supported in this
play by a splendid company.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Submarine Boat Trials.

Beginning September 20 trials Of the
various types of submarine boats will be
held in Narrangansett bay under the
direction of the board of inspection, of
which Capt. {. ]. Train is president.
The Navy has number of submarine
boats which it is desired shall be thorough
ly tested and their merits compared be-
fore submarine boats are built.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Bright And Musical.

The Four Cohans' everlasting musi-
cal comedy success, "The Governors
Son, by George M. Cohan, and under
the direction of Mr.. Fred Niblo. will be
presented and enlivened by strong
cast, superb costumes, brilliant musical
numbers and everything that goes to
make up gilt-edge production, at the
Colonial Theatre on Saturday evening
next, September 10.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Marines Were Drilled.

During his visit to the Marine bar
racks Yesterday Lieutenant Colonel Chas.
H. Lauchhemier, after inspecting the
new building witnessed the drilling Of
the marines in both battalion and COM
pany drill close and extended order. In
the afternoon the entire battalion in
heavy marching order passed in review
at quick time Colonel Lauchhemier
expressed himself well pleased.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
New Bronze Doors.

Handsome new bronze doors have
been placed to the main entrance of the
Court of Appeals building. They are
ornamented with lion S heads and beau
tiful ornamental work in bronze and are
handsome addition to this fine. new
building.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
To Improve Store

Messrs Brooks & Barton the popular
shoe dealers Of Church street are about
to make extensive Improvements to their
place of business. New plate glass win.
dows will be put in to take the place Of
the old ones, and will extend two feet be-
yond. Drawings are being made and
bids are being received for the work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
The Band Augmented.

The sixteen musicians who recently re-
ported at the Santee will augment the
Naval Academy band and will be under
the leadership of bandmaster Zimmer-
man. The band viii give concerts twice
daily alternating at old and new band
stands for the present. but later at the
new bandstand.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
The Maryland Ahoat.

The armored cruiser Maryland, which
hung on the end Of the launching ways
at Newport News where she was named
with elaborate ceremony last Saturday.
is now ahoat. Four hundred tons OF
hydraulic pressure was brought to bear
on the huge steel hull in order to float
the cruiser. which is said to be absolutely
nniniured
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Painful Accident.

Walters Clancy, the eleven year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard G.. Clancy
was badly injured last night.
The little fellow was riding on load
of bricks with the driver and fell off. He
received scalp wound and an ugly cash
over the left eye The boys father took
him to the office of DR.. Charles B. H n
kle who rendered surgical assistance,
taking several stitches in the wounds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Had Foot Crushed.

A labor named Duval employed on the
improvements at the Naval Academy
met with painful injury this morning
by heavy stone falling on his left foot
badly crushing it. The injured man
was removed to his home TT King
George street where he received medical
attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
The Secretary Better.

Secretary of State Wilfred Bateman
left for his home at Easton, Md. this
morning The Secretary suffered from
one of his attacks of indigestion while at
Newport News Saturday at the launch
ing of the Maryland, was quite sick for
some hours, but has fully recovered and
has gone home for few days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Oysterman Arrested.

William Mitchell, of Eastport, was
arrested by the police schooner May
Brown, Capt Edward Martin. for hav.
ing oysters in his possession under the
regular size. He will have a hearing
before Justice Davis this evening.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Will Train For Nurse.

Miss Mamie Naughton. Of this city,
has entered the training school for nurses
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Baltimore,
where she will study for trained nurse.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Head Waiter.

Aaron Brice. colored. who has been
employed at COLCHESTER Beach this sum
mer, is now employed as head waiter
at St. Johns College.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
For Ordinance In The Navy.

Rear Admiral O'Neill. chief of ordi-
nance, will ask for $I8 600. 900 for ordi-
nance in the navy for the next fiscal
wear
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Reported For Duty,

Lieut.. A. B. Mikell. U. s. Marine
Corps reported for duty at the Marine
Barracks, Naval Academy today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line Railroad
Special Excursion to Baltimore, Sep
tember 23rd. 1908.
TICKETS, rs Gents.

To Baltimore on all trains on above
date. Special train returning from Bal
timore. Camden Station, at 1880 p. IN.
Tickets good for date of sale only.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
- RUILDING LOT FOR SALE. -

The only remaining BUILDING LOT, 80 feet
'front.' with q depth of $50 feet, on CONDUIT street
extended overlooking the beautiful spa, is offer
ed for sale. Apply at the Capital once. 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
kAi For Rent ikhi
> ON THE -

A most desirable FURNIS H E d
DWELLING with I'll modern conven
fences and in first-class condition, cen
trally located, For private family only.
iyIIm JULIAN BREWER & SON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
WANTS, LOST, FOR SALE

Wants, For Sale. For Rent, Lost, Found, &C.
not exceeding lines, inserted ONE WEEK, OF
less, foi rs Cents, and additional lines in pro
portion-to Dc accompanied by the Cash.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
MONEY ToLoAN.

QE OOO $1,000, $500. To LEND On
AO,OOOT Mortgage 10 sums to suit.
JAMES NJ. MUNkUE,
Attorney and Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

LNoUND ADRIFT-lA SIXTEEN FOOT BAT
IL TKAU. Found adrift at City Dock. Apply
to Chief of Police BROWN. owner can haye
same by paying charges and proving property. IL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17

7 oST-A SILVER CHAIN PURSE WITH
IL Leather Strap and silver Pencil. heward If
returned to Capital Office, slow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-17
LOST

I oST-A LARGE SUM OF MONEY in Notes,
IL and change, also one steambOa! Ticket and
Short Line Ticket liberal reward If re-
turned to "A, care Capital office. sl6w
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land Office,
Jackson. Mississippi. Dec. y. 1872.

JucksOn- MlSSlSSlDpl ltfC W..
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by eye Mcdonald, of
Richton. Miss, contestant, against Jackson
series homestead entry No 34a02 made sep.
TENDER Is 1879, for ne or NV or section 30 q
Sc or sw or and hf s. or section %. town
ship north. rangeq west. by Green Farmer.
ontestee. in which ii Is alleged that he IS
we'll acuusinted with the TRACT of land en-
braced IN the said entry and knows the
present condition of the same; also that
said Gre Farmer has never lived on said
land nor cultivated and improved the same
but that IL IL IL wild and u cultivated state;
and that said alleged absence taerefrom is
not due to his employment in the army
navy. or Marine Corps of the United State
as q private soldier. officer. seaman. or
marine. during the war with Spain or dur
Ing any other war in which the United
81 4tes may be engaged. said parties are
hereby not fed 10 app ar. respond and offer
evidence touching sail allegation at 10
O'clock a. m. on February %, 1908, before T.
j. Nixon, clerk circuil court of Perry
county at his Office in Augusta. Mississippi,
and that final hearing will be held at 10
O'Clock a. m. on March s. 10 3, before the
Land Office IN jackson, Mississippi.
The said contestant having. In a proper
affidavit. I'll a December Is 1902. set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice cannot be
made. IL Is hereby ordered and dsrected that
such notice be given oy due and proper
publication.
jans-swks F.w. COLLINS. Register.