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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
THE SUCCULENT BIVALVE.
Bill To BeIntroduaed In Legis-
lature Looking To Pro-
lection of The
Oyster.

1t does not require statistician to
inform the average Marylander, parti-
cularly Annapolitans, that the succu-
lent bivalve is fast disappearing from
the waters of the Chesapeake, and
that in few years at most, oysters of
any size will be at premium. This
condition almost prevails today, for
where thirty men were employed ten
years ago, the same work is Zone by
one man now. In other words q de-
cade ago the oyster business gave en-
ployment to nearly or quite one thou
sand men, who made their homes in
Annapolis; today there are not more
than thirty men finding profitable en-
ployment in this line of business.
With a view of counteracting the
depopulation, and in some instances
the total dissipation of the oyster
beds, bill will be introduced at the
coimng session of the legislature, hav-
ing in view the governing of each sea-
sons catch, and also limiting the
months when the bivalve may .be
legally taken. Those who have kept in
touch with the exact situation say
that only by the adoption of the most
strenuous measures can the utter ex-
tinction of the famous beds of the
Chesapeake be checked, and further
that it will be many years before a
once highly profitable business is
brought back to the place it occupied
in the dometsic and export trade of
Maryland, and what is equally i'm
portant to Anne Arundel county, and
of Annapolis.
Ten years ago the business was held
L.. eIx CtaN 10 70 kr al Ior
to warrant the employing of half a
dozen inspectors, with stations at
Annapolis. All the work is now
done by two inspectors, and in the
full performance of this duty they find
plenty of leisure time for other things
In this city today there are only two
oyster houses, one giving employment
to twenty-five shuckers and the other
to three. In the years that have
passed large oyster houses were con-
Quoted by Johnson, Dubois, Russell,
Medford and others equally as proni-
nent. Annapolis enjoyed tremend-
Gus revenue then from the oyster busi-
ness, there being directly engaged in
the trade more than one thousand peo-
pie. At the present time it is doubt
full if there are fifty people so occupied.
The disappearance of the oyster has
had an appreciable effect ON the price
per bushel, for the rate five and six
years ago, ranged from 20 to 35 cents
per bushel, whereas eighty cents is
asked today. Coupled with this is the
further fact that the effort required
to catch five bushesl of oysters now,
would have yielded in days gone by
twenty-five bushels. 1t is apparent,
therefore, that the legislature must
10 something that will effectually
reach the situation, or else the State 8
revenue will suffer to an etxent not
fully realized by the masses. Incident
ally the fame of the Chesapeake oyster
bids fair to become but a memory,
and be therefore no longer among
the quick.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Public inspection Of COnnolsssurs Desired

In extending this invitation, realize
that the present age, is one OF particular
DEMAND. And those demands. having
established themselves by the PUBLIC il is
necessary for the progressive dealer to
make the most strenuous effort to meet the
DEMANDS of the public, no matter how
particular they may be, or who makes
them.
Seven years ago, noted the demand
for first-class LIQUOR STORE in theWest
End. The welfare of the public required
a place where PURE LIQUORS could be
purchased. established my business
and made it practice to purchase none
but Pure Goods direct from Bond and
sold same at prices that de6ed any and
all competition. The public has appre-
GATED my efforts and treatment, and my
business has increased to such an extent
that have been forced to enlarge and
remodel my store, and to-day | have
the most complete and finished Stocked
Liquor House south of New York. A
store where none but the purest goods
are sold, and where | can satisfy beyond
any controversy or doubt in both price
and quality.
The DEMAND of the Connoisseur, or the
most particular patron. Soliciting your
future patronage. and thanking you for
the past. remain yours respectfully,
EDWARD WEISS, Proprietor,
West End Liquor Store,
Cor West and Calvert Sts.. Ann apolis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Death of Mrs. Wells.

Mrs. Areanna Wells, an aged and
respected citizen, departed this life
ON Monday morning, December 81,
1908, at 5.lS, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. M. j. Allen, 32
Northwest street, aged 70 years, s
months and IL days. She was a long
and patient sufferer, a devout Christ
ian, kind and loving mother, fond
and affectionate grandmother. She
leaves six children, among whom are
Mrs. S. A. Boston, Mrs. M. j. Allen
Mrs. Mary Carr, Mr.. George w.
Wells, all of Annapolis, and Mrs. Hen.
rietta Wilkingson, of Washington, ID.
O., Mr.. William H. Wells, of New
York, and host Of grandchildren tc
mourn her loss.
The deceased was kind and loving
friend those she left behind hope tc
meet her in a brighter and fairer
world. The funeral will take place
tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, at 8
O'Clock from Mount Moriah A. M. E.
Church. Interment in the city ceme-
terry. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
ORPHANS COURT.
judicial Disposition of The Affairs Of The
Orphans And Widows.

The Orphans Court met today
with Chief Judge H A. Tydings and AS,
sociate Judges John 7 Jeffreys and
ames Cusack and Sheriff Hardy, Regis
ter of Wills Luther A. Palmer and
Deputy Register Joseph o. Fowler in
attendance. The Court transacted the
following business
Administrator bond of Richard M.
Duvall, administrator, c. t. a, OF
Martha Offer. deceased, was filed and
approved.
Petition and order in the estate of
Jacob M. MCGOWAN, deceased, was
filed and passed.
Petition and order in the estate of
Frances A. Nichols. deceased, was
filed and passed.
Account Of sales of Richard H.
Phelps, deceased, was fled and
ratified
Inventory of personal estate of Will
liam Henry Watts, deceased, was filed
and passed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Medals For State Firemen

Mr.. Harry T. Levely, Of this city,
secretary of the Maryland State Fire
mems Association, has on the authori-
ty given him by that body, selected a
devise for very handsome and suita-
BILE medal of an alloy of silver and
gun metal, one of which will be pre-
sented to all the ex-presidents of the
organization. The ex-presidents are
J. Roger McSherry, of Frederick !;
William H. II. Hamilton, of Hagers-
town; w. Irving Mace, of Cambridge I;
John j. Stump, of Cumberland; Ed
ward Lawler, of Westminster; Au-
gustus Albert, of Baltimore; p. ELL
wood Porter, of Annapolis; John A.
Cunningham, of Westminster.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
New Editors Named.

At meeting Of the members of the
Junior class of st. Johns College held
on Friday, December Is and made
public today, the editorial board OF
the 1904 "Rat-Tat" was elected. The
staff follows: Editor-in-C Chief, II. w.
Willing; associate, O. A. Mcbride
literary, ID. @. Walton; alumni, M.
X. Neville; assistant alumni, j.
Caulk; athletic, S. r. Hopkins; as.
sistant athletic, A. w. Smith; hu.
morous, J. H. Fox; miscellaneous, H.
l. jackson; assistant miscellaneous, J.
r. Pennell, S. Harris, H. r. Gort,
A. B. Cecil; town and campus, J. NJ.
Green; business manager, M. G. Ra-
sin, j. V. Jamison, Jr. assistant, J.
Tarbut; treasurer, Harry Rutland.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
regrets PUBLICITY.
Mr.. John B. Ward Has Friendly
Word To Say of His
Former Partner,
Mr.. Wells.

Mr.. John (. Ward, whose notice OF
dissolution of the partnership hitherto
existing between himself and Mr..
Samuel Wells, under the firm name of
Wells q Ward, was published in the
Capital of Friday and again yes.
terday, desires the statement made
that he was in no manner responsible
for the article in yesterady's issue of
this paper concerning the difficulties
into which the missing Wells has
plunged the erstwhile partners. This
correction is made cheerfully, for the
article in question was not inspired
by Mr.. Ward, though its general cor
rectness is now affirmed by him.
1.-THE amount of my former part
ner's shortage, or whatever one is
pleased to call it" said Mr.. Ward to
the Capital" reporter this morning,
lis not so great as that published
Candldly do not know the exact
amount, for with the aid of three
lawyers, could not ascertain it. Still
it was quite enough TO plunge me into
difficulties. am sorry the article
appeared, for the reason that many of
my friends have attributed it to me.
l should have pocketed my loss
without a word, and if Wells came
back tomorrow would not refuse to
take his hand, though he has done
me very grave injury
my wife does not lose cent by
the conduct of Wells. At the meeting
last week of the creditors, it was
plainly shown that a certain portion
of the funds in the bank belonged to
her, and so the creditors allowed her
to take what was rigthfully hers. i
very much regret that this has hap
pened, but particularly do regret it
because of his wife and parents He
is almost compelled to come back
some day, and when he does this
thing will hurt him more or less -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
A Beautiful Display.

The City Drug Store, Main street,
Mr.. James ID. Feldmeyer, druggist,
has one of the handsomest displays
of Christmas presents in the city.
There is everything shown to please
lad and lassie, father and mother,
sweetheart and wife. There are hand
some terra Gotta ornaments and beauti-
full shaving sets, lovely mirrors.
brushes, trays, candlesticks, perfum-
rey, thermometers and all kinds of
beautiful things to make everybody
happy. The window decorations are
very attractive. One window contains
a miniature Christmas tree prettily
decorated
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Mr.. Mudd.s New Post.

Representative Sydney E. Mudd,
of the Fifth Congressional District,
has been appointed chairman of the
subcommittee of the naval affairs
committee of the House, having to dc
with the Naval Academy In this posi-
ton Mr.. Mudd will be able to care
for the needs of that institution in a
larger degree than he has heretofore
done, and this appointment is, there
fore, of considerable importance to the
Naval Academy, in which Represen-
tative Mudd has always taken such a
lively interest and to whom Annapo-
lis is largely indebted for the New
Naval Academy"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Recovered Pocket Book.

Midshipman A. L. Bell, mem
Der of the third class, Naval Acad-
emy, lost his pocket book on Saturday
at the matinee at the Colonial Theatre.
1t contained s.. 90, some cards and i'm
portant papers. Midshipman Bell
made his loss known to Manager
Hollebaugh after the performance and
search of the theatre was made with
satisfactory results. Yesterday the
pocket book was returned TO the mid
shipman with its contents in tact.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
PERSONAL ! SOCIAL EVENTS.
What is Going on in The Social World
Around You-Brief Items of Ger-
eral Interest to You and
Your Friends,

Your Friends,
Misses Molhe and Clara Goodwin spent
yesterday in Baltimore.
Dr. George v ellis made a business
trip to Baltimore yesterday.
Miss Edith Girault. OF Cumberland, is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. h,
Girault.
Mrs. Sherwood Hall, OF Michigan. is
stopping at Carvel Hall. Mrs. Hall has
son at St. Johns College.
Professor Z. X Rawson. head of the
Department of English and Law at the
Naval Academy is in Washington.
Miss Belle Taylor. OF Joplin. Missouri,
will be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Caffee
of Hanover street during the holidays.
Miss Sara Carter. registrar of the Wo-
mans College, Baltimore. is at home for
the holidays. visiting her sister Miss
Nellie Carter.
Miss Louise Heron. Of San Francisco,
Cal is spending some time here with
her brother Midshipman Heron. Miss
Heron is attending Miss Spencers School
in New York.
Miss Constance Brady, daughter of
Mr.. J. Roland Brady, is at home from
Notre Dame. Baltimore county, TO spend
the Christmas holidays.
Miss RosalIe Stuart Magruder, of the
Senior Class Bryn Mawr College, is
spending the holidays with her parents
Judge and Mrs Daniel X. Magruder.
State Circle
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Christmas Tree On Santee.

Lieutenant Commander G. M. Sto-
ney, in charge of the Santee at the
Naval Academy, has provided q
Christmas tree on the old ship for the
children of the men in the service.
An entertainment will be given on the
Santee on Christmas eve after sun
down when between sixty and sixty
five children whose fathers are in
some way attached to the navy, will
be given q Christmas treat The
chief feature of the entertainment
will be large Christmas tree filed
with good things for the children,
from which presents will be dispensed.
1t was happy thought that prompt
ed Captain Stoney to remember the
children at this happy Yuletide.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Grace George Praises Middies

Miss Grace George said to a repre-
sentative of the Capital after the
performance at the Colonial last Sat
urday night that she had never play
ed before a more sympathetic and
we'll behaved audience than that which
witnessed the performance of pretty
Peggy at the Saturday matinee. The
curtain did not go up until nearly
O'Clock on account of delay in the ar
rival of the scenery. During the long
wait the middies who formed a great
part Of the audience, conducted them
selves with commendable propriety.
"You can say for me- said Miss
George, that the midshipmen were
the most attractive audience that /
ever played before. They are dears. !"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Applicat,on For PARDON.

Application for the pardon of Ed
ward Howard, who was convicted al
the April term of the Circuit Court
for Anne Arundel County 1900, of lar
ceny and was sentenced to the Mary
land Penitentiary for five years, has
been made to Governor Smith. The
Governor will take up the case for
final decision on or after Thursday,
December "a, until which time pro-
tests will be heard if properly led.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
No Christmas Tree.

There will be no Christmas tree at
the chapel at the Naval Academy this
year, as heretofore, owing to the fact
that there are not enough children.
There are fewer chilrden at the Acad-
emy this year than for many years pre-
vious. On former occasions it has
been customary to have treat for the
Naval Academy children, at which a
Christmas tree was always a conspic-
uous feature. This year the absence
of children will necessitate the depart
ure from the usual custom.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Shakespeare Class Suspended.

The Monday Shakespeare Class sus-
pended last night until after the holidays.
There was a large attendance of the Class
at Miss Pinkney's. most of the Class be-
ing present. Three scenes of Richard
III were completed but there yet remain
about two more lessons on this study,
after which the study OF Browning will be
taken up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
The Standish Returns.

:. The Navy Department has been in
formed that the Iris was placed out of
commission on the 18th instant at the
navy yard, Mare Island, Cal. The
Standish has arrived at Annapolis; |;
the Texas and the torpedo boats Whip
pie, Truxton, Wordeu, Lawrence, and
Stewart at Port Royal; the Cleveland
at New York, the Adams at San
Diego, the Brutus at Guam, the Scor-
pion at Culgoa and Leonidas at Guile
bra. The Villalobos has left Hankow
for Shanghai, the Bennington has left
Bremerton for San Francisco, the
Castine left Key West Fyetserday for
Colon and the Baltimore left Key
West for Hampton Roads.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
A Unique Present.

Mr.. James ID. Feldmeyer, proprietor
Of the City Drug Store, has been pre-
sented by his friend, the Chinese
who keeps the laundry next to the
drug store, with very unique and use-
full present for Christmas. 1t is a
beautiful tea pot of fine China in ori.
entail design, and tea cup to match.
Both are encased in a straw recep.
tacle cushioned on the inside with
padded red satin lining. With the
present is box of the finest tea. The
tea is to be brewed in the tea pot
which rests in the basket-like recep-
tacle. The present is very handsome.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Encouraging Response.

The ladies of the Hospital Board of
Managers, who sent out an appeal for
financial aid to the support of the
hospital, are meeting with most en-
couraigng response. Only a few days
ago has past since the circular letters
were sent out and already the response
has amounted to a substantial sum Of
between $3.50 and 5000. The dona-
tions have come net only from citi-
zens but from friends of the hospital
in other cities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
To Go to Panama.

There are busy scenes at the marine
barracks, Naval Academy, and eighty
men are packing up preparatory
for leaving at the shortest notice for
a long trip to Panama. Yesterday
the names of eighty privates Of ma
rines were read out and these men
have been detailed to leave for Phila-
delphia in day or two to help make
up the battalion of marines that leave
the Quaker city shortly for Panama.
The men from the Naval Academy
barracks will be in charge of Captain
Breckenridge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Fail to Name Employees.

At the meeting of the County Com
missioners today it was decided to
postpone the naming of the county
employees for the year of 1904 until
after January /. The only other bust
ness transacted was the passing of the
regular bills for the week and the
month
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Canning FACTORY to be Sold.

There VIII be a trustees sale Of the
valuable Canning Factory tomorrow, at
3p.m m, at Patuxent Station, p. B. and
w. r. r., this county. Besides the fac
tory there is large warehouse and other
buildings, boilers, tubs, crates and all
machinery appliances. For particulars
see ad. in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
An Appropriate Gift.

No gift is more appropriate for
Christmas than flowers, "The Sweet
est things that God ever made with
out putting a soul into" (" Flowers,
wreaths, mistletoe, holly and beauti-
ful plants are for sale cheap at Ru-
dolph Kaiser's, the florist, l04 College
avenue. Send your friends flowers
for a Christmas present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Extra carriers on Duty.

The local postoffice is flooded with
Christmas mail matter to such an extent
that the usual force of carriers are un-
able to handle it. A number of extra
men were put on today, making the
rounds in pairs with the regular carriers.
The rush IS expected to last until after
New Years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Stockholders Meeting. /.

There will be a meeting of stock
holders Of the Annapolis Savings In.
stitution at ~ O'Clock, noon, on Mon
day, January A, for the purpose of
electing twelve directors to serve
during the ensuing year. Mr.. Eugene
Worthington, secretary and cashier,
gives notice of the meeting In another
column Of this paper.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Filling Ice Houses.

Ice form four to six inches in thick
ness is being cut from the ponds and
streams in the county and many ice
houses have already been filed with
the usual supply of ice. 1t is unusuel.
ly early for ice of sufficient thickness
to pack in ice houses in the county,
but this has been a severe winter SO
far. Heretofore the ice houses were
NOT filled before January
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Taken to Hospital.

Mrs. Eliza Hubbard, wife Of former
patrolman Alonzo Hubbard, was today
removed to the Woman's Hospital Bal
timore, for surgical treatment. Mrs.
Hubbard has been i'll for some time and
n operation has been found necessary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Arrested For Larceny.

Constable JamesS mall last night ar
rested William M. Sharp, colored, for
whose arrest there was q warrant on
the charge of petty larceny. The con-
stable found Sharp in a house on
South street He is charged with the
larceny Of goods in the county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22

The pupils of st. Mary's School
will give a Christmas entertainment
at st. Mary's Hall on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. December 20 and
30 at s O'Clock. A well arranged pro-
gram has been prepared and pleasing
entertainment is promised the patrons
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
MOTTO &.
Farmers National Bank, Annapolis, Nd.
DECEMBER 2end. 1908.

DECEMBER 22nd. 1908.
FRIDAY, December 25th. being a
general legal holiday, and the Governor
of Maryland, having by Proclamation
made SATURDAY. the 76th, legal
holiday, this Bank viii be closed both
days.
Paper maturing on above dates viii be
payable on the Monday following.
d72 C. A. CULVER, Cashier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
The "Silent Poor

Contributions are asked for the
"silent poor" Consisting of money,
clothing, provisions. toys, candies and
cakes. Please send to Miss Tate, 80
Market street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
Golf Tournament.

A preparatory tournament was held
at the Academy golf links last Satur-
day for the tournament to be contested
later in the week. The condition of
the ground prevented any low scoring.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
NOTICE.
The Annapolis Savings Institution.


DECEMBER 72nd, 1903.
Members Of the Annapolis Savings In
stitution will meet at the Banking House,
On Monday, January 4th, 1904,
AT II O'CLOCK NJ;
for the purpose of electing twelve Direc-
tors to serve during the ensuing year.
EUGENE wORTHINGTON,
d11 Cashier and Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22

Auyler s:;;,.s;:s :: .;.:;:. =: .:s Z
WIEGARD's Confectionery, State Cir
Gle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
WANTS, LOST. FOR SALE

wants For Sale, For Rent, Lost Found. sc.
not exceeding 4 lines. inserted ONE WEEk, or
Iess foy rs Cents. aud additional lines IN Hro-
portion-tO be accompanied By the CASH
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22

FINE M xED CANDIES
from IOcts. to Sncts. per h., all fresh,
at WIEGARD'S Confectionery Store,
State Circle. 2w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
WANTED.

NvoriCE-ANY ONE HAVING CAST OFF
n CLOTHING. SHOES or Second hand Arti'
S1es can dispose of them at good prices by al
dressing postal card or letter 10 r. .. boz, xoo'
Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22

= osT AN ENVELOPE CONTAINING $50 90.
4 4 between Jones Bookstore and Trautweln
mlh ma,ASs 80, snace d22w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22

T,OuNp-TWo KEYS tied With string Owner
can have same 10y paying charges anu tSi Saii'
lug AZ tDis Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
MONEY ToLoAN.

n- nnn 1900 500. TO LEND ON.
Nd OOOs Mortgage, Ia sums TO suit.
JAMkS NJ. MUNRoE.
Attorney and Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22

IVAN RD-BY A WORKING WOMAN TO
w RENT A Room with person who would
care for = child OF six. part Of the day. ADDRESS
4 A BROW n. Annapolis 2. .. oi'"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
NOTIOE T..

The handsome Doll IN Red Satin at
Mill ER's. 81 Vest treet. viii be ksihed on
TiIEspAY night at o'cock. Those having
chances Will please take ntolees
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-22
FOR SALE

NOR sALE-SPECIAL SALE OF NEW AND
II second. Hand Furniture and Clothing st Mrs
SARAH BOSTON'S, IS Northwest Street. dl