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Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
Simply 8 Fable.

Once there was q Prominent Citizen who was simply Pestered to Death by the Newspaper Men.
 It seemed as il he Couldn't get in front of a Camera without having his Picture taken, and no matter What he said to a Reporter, it was sure to be Published.
 So at last he got Good and Sick of it all, and he said he was Going away off in the Tall Timber all ny Himself, and that any Newspaper Man who followed him did so at His Own Peril.
 He went away up in the Big Woods where the Timber was the Tallest, and all the Reporters simply went Home and resumed Writing about Dogfights and Boiler Explosions, and forgot that there ever had been a Prominent Clti- zen.
 Well, after a while the Prominent Citizen came back to Civilization and bought all the Papers he had Missed. But he didn't find his Name in any of Them. And by that Time the Peo- pie had become Interested ill Some thing else, and he Never Broke In again.
 Moral: They Can't Come Your Way Too Fast.-Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
STORY ON PRESIDENT HADLEY

One pleasant day last fall, so the story goes, President Hadley of Yale was strolling through the beautiful campus of Dartmouth college with his wife on his arm. They were admiring the beautiful buildings which dot the campus. several of them having been erected by wealthy alumni. Presently they came to an especially noble hall built oi stone and occupying a com manding site. Over the main entrance was a marble tablet which announced that the hall had been erected by John c. Blank as memorial to his wife" President Hadley stood and looked at the noble pile for moment. Then he heaved sigh that was all most envious. An he said, that is what l should like to do for my col lege And to this day the boys de clare President Hadley cannot under stand why his wife should have looked so mortified
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
How About It, rlr. Gang ?

Were the Hon. Emil Gang, democrat thinness of skin. this would be an em- barrassing campaign for him. Brother Gang was a prominent figure in the citizens meeting which requested the Hon. Walter Bennett to become a can- didate for mayor. Influenced. no doubt, by the moving request of so many prominent and steadfast citi- zens, MT. Bennett consented to make the race for mayor. Were all the as sociates of Mir. Gang at that meeting to take a position like that of Gang, a term much harsher than bad faith would be necessary justly to character ize their action.
 Brother Gang very properly enjoys the public's confidence in him as a banker. In the banking business a fine sense of honor is one of the first re . quisites, and when a man "has passed his word" or committed himself in any way he stands by his obligation no matter what the consequences. Would Brother Gang have us understand that he has one code of honor for the bank ing business and another code of honor for politics? Is it any more right to bunco or flimfiam a fellow citizen in politics than it is in business?
 But perhaps Brother Gang is running head for the democrats. and intends to support Bennett for ma6G?
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
A GRUESOME ECHO.

What a gruesome echo of Dewey s great victory in Manila harbor was brought to light when the Reina. Chris tina, the ill-fated flagship of Admiral Montojo was fioated a day or two ago. Tn the neighborhoood of 80 skeletons of the vessels crew were found in the hulk, having gone down with the yes sel when she sunk under the terrible fusillade of shell from the American ships.
 Nothing In modern times seems to so eloquently illustrate the destructive nature of a naval combat as this dis covery aboard the battered flagship of the defeated Spanish admiral. and nothing could point so truly and con vincingly to the accuracy of the fire by the gunners of Dewey's vessels. The hull of the Reina Christina was rid dled with shell holes, no less than 15 being easily discovered. and after only cursory examinatio Some of the crew. therefore, represented by the skeletons found must have met death from the rain of shot from the Amer ican ships, and not by drowning. from the sinking of their vessel.
 It is to the credit of the Spanish resi- dents of Manila that they remember the courage and heroism of their country ,vho defended their ships to the las; against the terrific onslaught of th5 American squadron. These people have requested that the bones of the sailors be turned over to them for shipment to Spain for burial. Their request will doubtless be acceded to. and a United States transport steamer will probably be offered them to afford the necessary trans portation. This will be a graceful and kindly action on the part of oul government, and will go far to encour- age cordial relations between the two countries.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
Prolific Alaska,

The Skagway Alaskan gives, Tn an interesting way, an outline of the re- sources which made Alaska a territory of wonderful richness
 It is pointed out that Alaska is teem- ing with animal life From the count less millions of fish crowding its thou sands of rivers to the still more count less millions of game birds in the cover of her limitless forests and plains, the Pacific to the Arctic ocean, from the great lakes at the head of the Yukon to the Boring sea"
 Principally the salmon canneries of Alaska produce at the present time
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
Protection for Canal Work.

The first estimates upon the Panama canal proposition indicate that about 3o,oUo men will be employed upon the proJect when It is well under way. This is small army in itself and Colombian revolutionists will please take notice.- Colorado Springs Gazette.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27

CURRENT COMMENT
Rising From the Ranks in Railroading

A writer in the Mercantile Engineer of London remarks upon the large proportion of managing railway off, cials who rise from the ranks. and the possibilities which the railway service offers in this respect. He relates, for instance, that the general manager of one road began as a clerk, the freight traffic manager of another as an office boy, and other high railway officials
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27

when young Demosthenes after grad uatlon IS given a trial as newspaper reporter, 1t is a rare thing 10 lind him able to express the most coDlnonplace ideas in readable English. "Cribbing, however, IS not confined to high school and college students. Many political orators or considerable prominence have been detected in the same prac- tice.-Walla Walla Statesman.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27
James Jones Co. Brass Works

Telephone Main 93s, Los Angeles, Cal, E,er. tric Railroad Brass Supplies. Brass steam fittings, brass valves irrigation valves, office and bank Railings, plumbers speciaIiies Prompt attention given to all special brass work, Brass and bronze castings. Buyers of scrap brass and Copper.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27

With some apparent nervousness, our esteemed contemporary, the Tucson Star. asks: How long will the grand jury remain in session." We trust that the question is not based on troubles some apprehensions.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-27

The effort to boost the city demo- cratic ticket by throwing mud at re- Iublicans and republican candidates has already reacted with dull thu3. The average citizen becomes very tired when treated to a campaign of low personalities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
A Musical Comedy Success.

As good theatre town, Annapolis
maintained her reputation on Saturday
night, for Notwithstanding a circus was
in progress at the same time, Colonial
Theatre was well filed by an audience
of the best people of both town and navy
contingent, to witness the performance
of The Govern Son. the great musi
cal comedy success under the manage
ment of Mr. Fred Niblo. And a sue
cess it was in every way. The cast,
numbering about twenty-five people. was
excellent. the music was bright and
catchy, the voices we're excellent, there
was not a bad one among the entire
company, the acting was far above the
average. The men we're handsome, the
women pretty and the play >bristled with
wit and humor, fun and nonsens from
start to finish. Nothing dragged and
there were no long waits. The audience
was delighted and after enjoying hearty
laugh for a couple of hours went home
feeling in better humor and satisfied
with "The Governors Son" themselves
in particular and the world generally.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
AN AWFUL TRAGEDY.
A LITTLE GIRL SHOT BY A LITTLE BOY
WHILE AT PLAY.
Mar RaTdesb Meets Tragic Death From
Pistol In The Hands Of
AshhI She[he[i.

An awful tragedy occurred about FIVE
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the board
ing house of Mrs. Mary Kerr. corner of
Corhlll street and Market space. Mary
Hardesty. eleven years old, was shot
and almost instantly killed by Ashby
Sherbert. seven years old.
The little girl. with her sister. Maude.
eight years of age. was playing on the
veranda with AShby Sherbert when the
accident occurred. The boy had secured
four-barrei 22-calibre pistol from his
fathers trunk and was playing with il.
the two little girls standing near him.
The boy. although only seven years old,
pulled the trigger. sending the bullet into
the heart of Mary Hardesty and caus-
ing almost instant death.
The child was so near the pistol that
her clothes were burned by the explosion.
When shot she ran into the house scream
ing "Oh. mamma. I'm shot, I'm shot, :"
and fell PROSTATE at the head of the stair
way, screaming until she died about FIVE
minutes later. MIR. John Ward, who was
standing on the sidewalk, heard the
report and ran to the wounded girl,
picking her up in his arms. DIR. lanes
Murphy was sent for, but the child died
befor he arrived, although he came as
soon as the message was received.
DIR. Murphy said the bullet had entered
the left breast above the nipple, pene-
trating the cardiac region, and causing
almost instant death. Justice Charles g.
Feldmeyer, acting coroner, examined
the body, and after questioning a few
witnesses, declared an inquest unneces-
sary and that death was the result of an
accident. The body was placed on a
small mattress. a canvas hammock being
used as a stretcher, covered with sheet
and conveyed to the home of the child 5
bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. w.
Hardesty, about half block away.
The dead girl was very pretty child,
and considered bright tor her years. She
aad a sweet disposition and was beloved
by all who knew her. Her untimely end
has cast gloom over a large number Of
sympathetic friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Hard
esty have been peculiarly bereaved since
they came to Annapolis to live, moving
in from the country about year ago.
Last winter they lost two children of
diphtheria in one week, and since the
little daughter. the oldest child. who LETT
them in health yesterday afternoon and
was brought home to them corpse later,
they are nearly crazed with grief.
The tragedy has cast a gloom over
the entire community. The dead child
was a member of St. Anne's Sunday
school and was present yesterday morn
ing. The funeral will take place tomor-
row Tuesday morning from St Anne S
Church at o. clock The interment will
be at Mount Zion Cemetery. West River,
this county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
THE ODD FELLOWS FEASTED
METROPOLIS LODGE NO. II, OF ANMAP-
Oils, ENTERTMRS
Sovereign 6rand Lodge Officers And Grand
Representatives, Al BOucher's
On The Spa.

Westerners. who had never seen a
crab, dissected it with interest and much
pleasure on Saturday afternoon at the
great crab feast rendered the officers and
representatives of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. the past grand sires OF the order
of Odd Fellows, who, with their families
and friends, came here from Balh-
more and were Toasted by Metropolis
Lodge No. IL, of this city.
The excursion Of about seven hundred
landed at the Prince George street wharf
and finer looking delegation of men
and women never visited this city. They
visited the State House, St. Johns Col
lege, the Naval Academy and all points
of interest and historic association in the
town. They were met at the steamer
and escorted about the city by com
mittee from Metropolis Lodge.
The committee was composed Of Messrs
Harry S. Kenchington, Henry James.
George w. Russell. p. II. Gibbs, p +.
Porter, w II. Vansant, Samuel Davis
and X. V. Clayton. After being shown
through the new Naval Academy build
ings and about the beautifully kept
grounds of the Academy, the tourists
gathered near the bandstand TO listen the
music of the Academy Band under the
direction of Prof. {. A. Zimmerman.
The tourists were then escorted to
Boucher's boat house and were taken
across Spa creek to the beautiful grove,
where had been provided a crab and
oyster feast. A committee of ladies was
waiting to receive the visitors and numer-
Gus walters were there to serve them
Those who visited Boucher's-on the-Spa
numbered exactly $50, and these con
sumed 700 hard crabs, IS bushels OF
oysters, 500 sandwiches, one barrel of
oyster crackers. besides pickles and
drinkables in great abundance.
The oysters were roasted over a CRATE
fifteen feet long, and were served hot. 1t
was hungry crowd and they enjoyed
Maryland hospitality. During the feast
two bands furnished music to enliven the
occasion and everybody had jolly time.
The entertainment by the local lodge
was highly creditable and great sue
cess. 1t is said to have cost an outlay of
500. The committee in charge deserves
much credit for the excellent manage
ment OF the affair and to them the success
OF the entertainment of their brother Odd
Fellows and visitors is largely due.
Of the Past Grand Sires there were
present Gen. John c. Underwood and
Judge Milton ]. Durham, of Kentucky,
and Mr.. A. c. Cable, of Ohio. All three
of the Grand Representatives from Mary
land were here. They are Gen Adrian
Hughes and Messrs. James Young and
William NJ Isaacs. Three officers Of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge were also here.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21

All the old corps Of teachers were
present except Miss Bell. the teacher Of
languages whose position is temporarily
filed by Mr.. Herbert Duval. Miss Grace
Strange has been newly appointed to fill
the vacancy caused by MissC amden's res
ignation, and Misses Evangeline Kaiser
and Rachel Bryan have also been app
pointed teachers. Miss Bryan, as secre
tary to the principal.
The school has had an addition of from
IT'S to 200 new pupils who entered to
day, and these with the old scholars,
most of whom returned, will make the
school number nearly one thousand
scholars Many of the new ones are
from the county, some parents having
taken up residence here in order to edu-
cate their children. Nothing was done
today but to organize the school and re-
ceive new pupils. The regular routine
of school work win not begin for several
days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
At Colonial Tonight.

Miss Eva Mountford and her COM
pany will appear at the Colonial Thea
ire tonight in the new successful play
entitled when Her Soul Speaks" The
play has made an instantaneous and
pronounced success. 1t is well written
and has a good plot. The story is a
beautiful one and just as beautifully told.
There are four acts in the play each
stronger than the other and by the far
the strongest is the last.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
Fifty Plays In One.

Manager HolIebaugh of the Colonial
Theatre is entitled to the thanks of the
theatre-goers Of this city for the appear
ance of Alberta Gallatin in Ibsen's
Ghosts on Sept goth. On account Of
the great success in New York City and
Chicago last season, several news items
have crept into the columns of the local
dailies concerning this remarkable play.
A learned authority said. that Ghosts
possesses the substance Of fifty plays roll
ed into one.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
Political Factions To Meet To-
morrow.

The State Central> Committee COM
posed of three from each faction of Anne
Arundel county democrats will meet to-
morrow in this city, and an effort will be
made to effect unity and harmony.
The Wells-Bannon combination will
make the proposition that both of the
present tickets be withdrawn, the original
county convention be reassembled and,
taking the cue from the State convention.
that both of the delegations from districts
in which there is a contest be admitted.
A new ticket will then be nominated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
Secretary Moody Here.

Secreta of the Navy w. H. Moody
arrived here on Saturday evening and
spent Sunday as the guest of Command
er George NJ. Stoney, at his quarters
on the Stantee. Yesterday the Secre-
tary attended services at the Naval
Academy Chapel and occupied the pew
with Superintendent Brownson. He
listened to a sermon that Chaplain Clark
preached to the midshipmen on Force
Of Character Il was an impressive
discourse and contained many practical
truths and much good advice for the
midshipmen.
Secretary Moody's visit was entire y
unofficial He. left for Washington last
night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
Naval Wedding.

Miss Adelaide Fairbanks. daughter Of
Senator and Mrs Charles w. Fairbanks,
of Indiana, was married at noon Satur-
day to Ensign John w Timmons, United
States Navy. in the Fairbanks Washing
ton home. The ceremony was perform
ed by Chaplain H. Ii. Clark, u. S.
N. who went to Washington to marry
the young couple. Only personal friends
and relatives we're present at the cere-
mony,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
FREE.
IT'S Worth Much to Have Your Bicycle
Tested.

10 WVIIU MUOu V HdF0 IUUT DIUYUIU
Tested.
How many pounds Of your strength is
required to push your bicycle'
Bring your wheel to our store on Sep
TENDER z2nd and 23rd and have it tested
FREE. We Will have with us that day
Mr. Bradley L. Mccormick who carries
absolute scales and testing devices, to
demonstrate to your satisfaction the ex-
act number of pounds strain on the chain
and the pressure on the bearings of any
bicycle.
These tests are both interesting and in
structive. They tell the story regarding
the easy running qualities of any make
of bicycle more clearly than words.
1t CHAs. b. ORRELL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
Dress Parade.

The first of the regular tri-weekly
series of dress parades that will be held
at the Naval Academy on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings at g
o'clock by he fourth class which mum
bers an entire battalion, will be held this
evening, and will be reviewed by Sup
erintendent Brownson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
Removed 10 Hospital.

Arthur Dixon, the colored man who
was badly injured at the Naval Academy
by the caving in of an embankment. has
been removed to Emergency Hospital
from his home at Eastport. His condition
is considered critical.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
To Report.

Lieutenant Thomas Holcomb. u. S.
Marine Corps, has been ordered to re-
port at the Naval Academy as post adju
tant at the marine barracks. Lieut.. Hol-
comb was stationed here some months
ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
SCHOOL OPENS.

Two Hundred Additional Pu-
pills.
The public school opened today in all
its departments with the new principal,
Prof. Harry r. Wallis. in charge:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
kMf FOR Rem Thai

The very desirable Brick Dwelling
with all modern conveniences. Situate
cor. College Avenue and Prince Georges
street Possession September Ist. For
private family only
az4m JULIAN BREWER & SON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
III For Rent M
- ON THE -

A most desirable F RMS H E D
DWELLING with all 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, 1903-09-21
Death of Infant.

The infannt son of Lewis M. and G.
:. Melcher died this morning.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
SPECIAL TRAIN.
Over Baltimore And Annapolis Short Line
Railroad.

Odd Fellows-If you find it too cool
to come back on the boat, remeber the
Short Line train leaves Camden station
at IL. 80 p. m. September 23rd, for An
napolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
WANTS, LOST, FOR SALE.

Wants. For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, &c.,
not exceeding lines, inserted ONE Wick, OF
less, for 10 Cents, and additional lines in pro
oorti0n-tc be accompanied by the CASH.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
nusic Instruction.

Prof. K. OTTO STOPS,
den. is prepared to receive a limited nbmber OF
pupils for instruction ON the Piano and Organ,
also lessons In harmony, st. Anne's Church.
from 10 to IL a. m. and from to up. m. sSm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21

TIIRAINED NURSR-wOULD LIKE EN-
l. gas, mems. For particulars apply Capital
Office l9w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21

XTANTED-FURSlSHRD ROOM WITH
w BUAhD by young gentlemen. Addres
s.Board" this office. 9iSw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
MONEY ToLoAN,

Or OOO $1,000, $500. TO LEND ON
A00,OOOR Mortgage 10 sums to suit
JAMES NJ. MUNROE,
Attorney and Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
WANTED.

WANTED-AN OFFICE BOY. Apply IS
w West Street. 92Iw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21

M ANrED "A BOY To WORK IN STORE
w Apply l57 Main Street. 9l1 W
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-21
LOST.

L OST-A LARGE SUM OF MONEY in Notes
IL and change also one Steamboat Ticket and
one Short Line Ticket. liberal reward II re-
turned to "A" care Capital Office. slow
r OST-A SILVER CHAIN PURSE WITH
IL Leather Strap and silver Pencil. keward IL
returned to Capital office. slew
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-09-18

Bro. Shafer of the Plainvie "
Herald was welcome visitor al
the News office Tuesday. We
learn from him that the Gordon
syndicate propose to build the
railroad from Some where" to
Plainview via Tulia, for s., SOC
cash and 1860 acres of land per
mile. No wonder the natives
think the figures are rather
high"
The Searchlight and the Brand
of Hereford have been merged
into one, the Brand having sold
to the management Of the
Searchlight thereby causing a
suspension of the Brand, which
has always been one of our
brightest exchanges. We con.
graduate Bro. Stocks on his
good business sense and feel
sure that if he tracks his most
successful predecessor he will
have no cause to feel that he
has not been justly compensat.
ed.
N. A. Parks, who has so faith
fully served the public in the
past as a deliveryman, has sold
his business to Bee Hitchcock
and left with his family yester
day for Brook haven, Bell Co.,
Texas, his old home. Mr.. Parks
is an exemplary young man and
he will make friends wherever
he goes. We regret to lose
him as a citizen.
G.. w. Carr, local manager of
the NJ. T. Jones Lumber Co., re-
oeived the information from Jessie
n. Jones, General Manager of the
same company, with headquarters
at Houston, Texas, that he has
been awarded the contract for fur
nishing the building material for the
Texas exhibit building at the St.
Louis Fair. This is quite little
lumber item, consisting as it does
0! eve. one million feet Ct lumber,
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-09-18
Chamberlain's Collie, ChOl-
era and DiarrhOea Remedy.

Estimating the distance from
Amarillo via rulia to PlainvieW at
50 miles, Mai Gordon'S bonus ac-
cording to "the contract" would
amount to $500, 900 cash and 1884,
500 acres of plains land. This is
without counting the amount ANA
rilo is expected to put up for cross
ing the canyon. Estimating the
land bonus to be worth s, per acre,
it would make total of $5oS. 400.
Putting 1t at what Tulia, Plainview
and Lubbock newspapers say it
will be worth by reason OF the rail.
road and we have the sum Of ST.
$4,000. Good thing, nice bonus,
vcyy nice