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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
MISS BOB Whit" ANINNER
Standing Room Only At The
Colonial Theatre Last
Evening.

Probably the largest" house" that the
Colonial Theatre has ever held AS
sembled last night ON the occasion of
the production of the comedy opera
Miss Bob White In fact, some
time before the performance began,
Manager Hollebaugh had arrived at
that pleasing stage in the career of
manager when he was selling standing
room only. And the audience was not
only large, but il was thoroughly
pleased and warmed--a combination of
circumstances that will 60. .far1to rec
ommend future productions at this
charming theatre to the favorable at
tention of Annapolis theatre goers.
There was nothing about the perform
ance itself that calls for criticism, or
even for serious consideration. The
manifest purpose of the entertainment
was to make the audience laugh. and
when il is said that this purpose was
accomplished from the beginning, 10
end, further comment would seem un-
necessary.
We must say particularly favora-
BILE word, however, for Mr.. Frank
Deshon, who was cast in the congenial
role of a millionaire tramp, stranded
at farmhouse, afraid of work and
with an ingrowing stomach. Mr..
Deshon, to use the familiar phrase,
''made the most of his opportunities.
1t is quite evident that nature designed
the gentleman for a comedian from his
figure up, and, il is pleasant TO record
that he has carefully observed and
followed out the design. The merit of
Mr.. Deshon's performance may be ap-
preciated when it is added that he
made even horse play deliciously
comical.
The piece was made lively by the
presence of a bevy of young women who
were not appropriately referred TO in
the advertisements as a beauty
chorus. There was indeed some
beauty there, and several of the chorus
ladies were not unambitious in reveal
ing it to an observing audience. The
music, while not by any means
classic or durable, was, in several in
stances, catchy, which was all that
was necessary. The scenery was ex-
cellently designed and added much TO
| the effectiveness of the proceedings.
Nor must we omit TO mention the fact
| that there was really adequate or
chestra, enlarged for the occasion, and
made especially enjoyable by the pre-
sence of Professor Zimmerman at tho
| cello
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
COUNTRY FIRE.
Farmer Meade Loses His All
On Farm At Jamestown,
This County.

On Saturday last a fire at James
town, in the First district of Anne
Arundel county, destroyed all of the
earthly possessions of Mr.. Frank
Meade, of that village.
The fire started at midday and was
due to defective fiue in the second
story of the house, which was COM
paratively new dwelling and was in
good condition. The fire gained rapid
headway and soon the entire house
was in flames.
Hardly any article of furniture or
clothing was saved and the building
was totally destroyed. The house was
valued at $1,000, upon which there
was no insurance, the loss to farmer
Meade at this season of the year be-
ing a great one. Mr.. Meade was in
Annapolis today and stated to a
Capital reporter that it had been
his intention to have the house insured
and he was to have come to Annapolis
Yesterday for that purpose.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
A Royal Slave.

Clarence Bennett, protege of the
great actor, brings his company here
on Saturday, January g. Clarence
Bennett, who is starring in the title
role of ga Royal Slave" is a rare
combination of dramatic qualities.
He combines melo-dramatic power
with high order of poetic and ro-
mantle finish. Mr.. Benefits early
schooling in Edwin Booths company
stands him in good stead now and
largely accounts for those graceful
master touches and that height of art,
which is to conceal art. This is the
badge of great actor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Court Martial Ordered.

In accordance with the recommenda-
ton of the board of naval officers
which went to Iona, N. Y, to inyesti-
gate the explosion in the naval kmaga-
zine there, resulting in the loss of
several lives, Secretary Moody has
ordered general court martial to meet
at the New York navy yard on Janu-
ary for the trial OF Otto Fries, gun
ner in charge, and Sergeant Brooks,
in charge of the marine guard. Fries
is charged with failing to observe the
necessary precautions as the regula-
tions in such cases provide, and
Brooks is charged with running away
and seeking place of safety, taking
his men with him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Matinee Dance.

Yesterday afternoon a very pretty
little informal dance was held in the
Naval Academy armory from four to
six. There were great many guests,
and the floor was as crowded as it
was for the formal hop the Saturday
night before. There will be three
of these dances this week, and the
big formal hop will be 2 Thursday
night. This dance was most informal.
Many of the young ladies did not
remove their hats and the uniform
of the midshipmen was fatigue in
stead of full dress.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Skating Accident.

While engaged in a hockey game
Yesterday afternoon on Spa creek,
Joseph Thomas broke through the ice.
1t happened that Thomas Lyons, who
was skating near by, went to the boys
assistance and pulled him out. Boys
who play at such games as this ought
to watch themselves. The accident
occurred while the boy attempted to
get q wooden ball, by going too close
to skim ice, when he broke in with the
above results. If boys are not more
careful the results of such q venture
some game will always prove dis
agtrOug
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
FIRST CLASS MUST WAIT.
Two Years Sea Service Before
Appointment To Construc-
ton Corps

The Navy apartment has directed
Superintendent Brownson of the Naval
Academy to inform the midshipmen
of the first class that no appointments
will be made from the class to the
Construction Corps of the Navy until
after they have performed the two
years sea service.
Usually there were several of the
midshipmen who, upon completion
of their course at the Naval Academy,
are assigned to the school of Naval
Construction in Boston, but this year,
however, the Navy Department has
decided not to make any appointments
to this branch of the service until they
have performed the service afioat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
FINE SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.
Children of First M. E. Church
Give To The Poor After
Entertainment

The Christmas entertainment last
night at the First NJ. Z. Church was
one of the most successful ever held
by the Sunday y-school of this denom-
ination. A large audience was present
and enjoyed a we'll arranged band care
fully executed program.
Beautiful Christmas carols inter-
spersed the numbers ON the program
tertainment. They were sweetly sung
by the children of the Sunday school,
whose clear, childish voices rang out
in joyous melody. There was respon-
sive reading, led by the pastor, after
which there was q service of prayer.
The program proper opened with a
recitation, ''Santa Claus" by Miss
Mary Beehler, followed by recitation
entitled "The Clock, by Miss Alice
Dye White, in which Miss Helen
Childs is the little girl in the story
who goes to sleep in large arm chair
and little Rosa Hokpins acts as the
fairy who turns the hands in the large
clock. As each hour was reached a
child's head peered through the hour
indicated.
The children thus indicating the
hours were Masters Eddie Small, War
rem Feldmeyer, Walton Childs, Harry
Medford, Misses Adele Parlett, Grace
Armstrong, Howard Thompson, Grace
Feldmeyer, Edith White, Stella Beehler
Edith Dawes. At the midnight hour
Santa Claus appeared and distributed
candy to the scholars and teachers of
the Sunday school The effect was
highly pleasing as we'll as novel and
entertaining. During the evening the
school contributed donations of pro-
visions, canned goods, &C., which
were taken in charge by the Mercy and
Help Department of the Epworth
League and will be distributed to the
poor and needy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Club Remembered.

The boys of st. Michael's Club,
attached to st. Luke's Mission, at
Eastport, in st. Anne's parish, were
remembered Christmas by their teach
ers. Miss Adele Randall aud Miss
Munford, who provided l40 half pound
packages of candy beautifully tied
ia pink tarleton and after a short
service by the rector, Rev. Joseph p.
McComas, the presents were distribute
ed to the boys.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Presbyterians to Treat.

The children of the Sabbath school
OF the Presbyterian Church will be
treated tonight in the lecture room
in regular Presbyterian style. There
will be no charge of admission and
after q brief entertainment every child
present will be treated to box OF
candy, cake and lemonade. The
Christmas treat is always a pleasing
feature, for it includes, besides the
children, some of the grown folk con-
nected with the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Z SOCIAL EVENTS.
What is Going on in The Social World
Around You-Brief Items Of Gen.
eral Interest to You and
Your Friends

eral interest 70 10u anu
Your Friends.
Superintendent Brownson was in
Washington yesterday.
Mr.. Mac Beth Mccusker. of New
York. spent Sunday with his parents
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Strange have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Miss Miltie McCusker has returned
from an extended visit to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, OF Baltimore.
spent hristmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Gibbs.
Miss Helen Spout. of Washington. is
visiting DIR. and Mrs. George 7. Field
meyer.
Dr. Bertram w. Anderson. of Balti-
more, spent Christmas with his parents.
Mr.. Henry L. Retz has returned to
Philadelphia after spending the holidays
with his parents Prof. and Mrs. Retz.
Mr.. August Retz has returned after a
pleasant visit to relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. Emmett McCusker. of Baltimore
city, has been spending the holidays with
his parents here.
Private Ernest p. Miller OF the Marine
Corps. left Saturday morning for Panama.
DR.. W. J. Elgin is spending Christmas
holidays with his parents in Virginia.
Miss Jane Lee Bond. daughter OF Mr..
| James Bond. of Baltimore. is visiting her
brother Editor Thomas Bond of The
Ch,0hiele.
Miss Mabel Buch. of Philadelphia, is
being entertained by her cousin Mrs.
George T. Feldmeyer, Church street.
Mr.. Alexander Randall. Mrs. Randall
and family and Miss McClaws, who have
been visiting Mrs DIR. Burton Randall,
Church street. have returned to Balti-
more.
Mr.. Louis Dashiell, of Bel Air, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
!. dePeyster Douw at Leuwarden, Muir
ray Hill
Mr.. Alex. Girault who has been visit
ing his parents left yesterday.
Mrs. s. P. Wiley and children and
Miss Nellie Girault who have been spend
ing the holidays here, left yesterday for
their new home at Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Robert Welch. deputy clerk at the
Court House, who has been quite sick
for several days. is able TO be at his post
again.
Mr.. Joe Taylor who has been quite
sick is in an improved condition.
Mr.. Spencer Murray who has been
visiting his parents on Murray Hill. left
today for Boston.
Lieut.. Berkeley IgIehart who has been
visiting his parents in this city left today
for a Short visit to Chestertown, Md,
where he will be the guest of Prof. James
Y. Cain, former Vice President of St.
johns College.
Mr.. Rush Fay who has been visiting
his sister Mrs Valient in Baltimore. has
returned to his home here.
Mr.. Claude Howard, of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting his mother on
State Circle, returned to Philadelphia
today.
Mr.. Daniel Magruder has returned to
Philadelphia after visit to his parents
Judge and Mrs. Daniel K. Magruder,
State Circle.
Mrs. Webster and Miss Rebekah Web
ster who have been visiting relatives here
have returned home.
Miss Emily Levely, daughter of Mrs.
| Fannie Levely who has been visiting her
aunt Mrs. Charles Hopkins, of BROOKLYN,
N. Y, is at home for the holidays.
Mrs. Alfred Craven and her young
daughter, of Yonkers, N. ", are wishing
Mrs. lie Breton for several weeks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Wants Information.

The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals wants information
concerning the party or parties who
drove a bleeding horse out West street
Saturday and around Church Circle.
The horse must have been bleeding
freely as it left its trail Of blood spots
down College avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Eclipses All.

All our people will no doubt be pleased
when they hear that Lyman H. Howe
will present his new collection of moving
pictures at Colonial Theatre tomorrow
matinee and night, December sc.
He always has the latest and best
pictures from all parts of the world.
and never fails to find large and en-
thusiastic audience waiting for him.
All the best things in moving pictures
new and more life-like and beautiful
than ever are promised at this appear
ance. Those who have witnessed the
progress in excellence of former exhibi-
tions know that this promise will be more
than fulfilled.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29

The usual Wednesday afternoon re-
ception given by Mrs. Brownson at the
superintendent's residence at the
Naval Academy, will not take place
tomorrow as the superintendent and
Mrs. Brownson have accepted invita-
tions to dine with Rear Admiral
Francis J. Higginson, at the latter's
home in Washingtontomorrow. Secre-
tary of the Navy Moody will also be q
guest at the dinner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Major Porter Omciates.

Last night the members of Company
D, First Regiment, met at Belair,
Hartford county, to elect captain to
succeed Captain Thomas q. Forwood,
who died suddenly in July last. Ser
geant NJ. Atkinson Reckord, of Belair,
was unanimously chosen. Major
James G. Porter. Of this city, conduct
ed the proceedings. Captain Reckord
is the SON of John II. Reckord. He
is twenty three years Of age and has
been an active member for the past
three years
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Addition To Navy.

Senator Eugene Hale Of. Maine,
chairman of the Senate Committee on
Naval Affairs, said yesterday that ii
is the intention to make provision for
another liberal addition to the navy
during the present session of Con-
gress. He says when the additions
already authorized are completed the
United States will have q more pow
erful navy than any other nation ex-
cent Great Britain
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29

In accordance with orders from the
Navy Department the Minneapolis,
Yankee and Hartford. of the Atlantic
training squadron, commanded by
Rear Admiral Wise, left New Orleans
yesterday morning for Pensacola to
engage in a series of drills and exer-
cises The triple-screw cruiser Colum-
bia, which has been assigned to that
squadron, left Thompkinsville, n.
Y, yesterday morning to joip the
other vessels at Pensacola.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
10 Hear The "Messiah. !"

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Combs, of this
city, left here today for Baltimore to
witnes the oratorio Messiah, which
will be sung tonight at the Lyric"
in that city by the Oratorie Society
of Baltimore. Miss l.. Louise Combs,
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. l..
Combs, will be the soprano soloist to-
night in Handel's Messiah" and Mr..
and Mrs. Combs have gone to hear
their daughter sing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29

Lieutenant H. A. ,Bispham, U. S.
N :, reported for duty at the Naval
Academy today. He has been as
signed to the departments Of dis
ciplins and seamanship.
First Lieutenant +. NJ. Wise, U.
s. M. c., reported for duty at the
Marine Barracks, Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Will Call On Governor.

On New Years day the Fifth Regi
ment, Maryland National Guard, will
assemble at the new armory, Baltimore
to come to Annapolis, where they
will make a New Years call upon
Governor and Mrs Smith. This is an
annual custom on the part of the
officers of the Fifth Regiment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
County's Donation to Hospital

The County Commissioners today
signed the certificate to pay out of the
contingent fund $3.50 to the Emergency
Hospital. The remaining $3.50 OF the
annual appropriation of $500 will be paid
to the hospital at later date. The
money is now available and will proba-
bly, be deposited to the hospitals credit
tomorrow by the treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
t..Philip's Church.

A beautiful Christmas service fol-
lowed by an entertainment for the
children of the Sunday school was
held last night at St. Philips Church
on Northwest street, the Rev. J. H.
Simons, priest, in charge. After the
evening prayer service the children
sang their Christmas carols and were
later given prizes and gifts, candy,
&c. The. presents were dispensed
from handsomely decorated Christ
mas tree
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Destroyer Hull Sails.

The torpedo boat destroyer Hull
sailed from the Naval Academy yes
terday afternoon for Norfolk, Va,
for repairs. The torpedo boats Porter
and Talbot will also go to Norfolk
for repairs and will leave January 4th.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Tonight al Sd. Mary's.

A beautiful Christmas entertain
ment viii be given tonight at st.
Mary's Hall by the children st.
Mary's School. A fine program has
been prepared for the occasion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Fine Skating.

There is fine skating on College and
Grave Yard creeks. Ladies and
boys and girls have en-
loved q days sport skimming over
the ice, which is like sheet of glass.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
Class of 1905.

The class Of 1905 presented Mrs.
Nevett Steele with handsome silver
cake dish of repousse design. By a
mistake the article in Saturdays
paper read the class Of 1904
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29

We have lot of nice dry Pine and
Oak wood, sawed and split, and sawed to
order. Delivered free. ]. B. FLOOD.
Main Street. z9w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
WANTS, LOST. FOR SALE

Wants, For Sale. For Kent. iost. Found. 81
aoi excredinF lines. inserted ONE WEEK. :
less. for Is Cents and additional lines in pr,
portioB-to be accompanied hv the CASH
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29

We have the cheapest "Air Tight
Heaters% in the city, which we are SELL
ing at cost. J. B. FLOOD, Main st. 20
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
MONEY ToLoAN.

&C 900 $1,000. $500. TO LEND %
DO WV Mortgage 10 sums TO sui
JAMES M. MUNR IL.
Attorney and Trustee
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-29
FOR SALE

NOR sALE-oNE FOUR ROOM COTTAGE
II aud lot so feet froLt, lbs feet deep. Also one
5 room c ttage rs est front. l65 feet deep, also
number of lots. ranging from 500, up. Lots
Amply 10 A. H. YOUNG'S Store. corner First
and Chesapeake Avenue, Sastport. d1m
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19
A CROSSING TANGLE.
Katy and Frisco in a Mix-up
at Muskogee.

The competition OF the Katy
aud the Frisoo for the business OF
the cotton compress has brought
about pretty fight between the
two roads Ia this city aud as re-
suit thee WAS some pretty fast
work on the part OF parties repre-
sentinR both companies, Thursday:
the Katy was to build a spur
into the cotton compress. Maps
and proiles bad been filed, but
this, apparently, was NJ far "a the
matter had gone. Meanwhile the
redoubtable Soper aud his assist.
ants had gotten quietly at work
and bought right of-way into the
ON pre=s from their line and made
all preparations for building the
spur. Tue hght was over a cross
ing the Frisco had TO make on the
Katy lioe. When everything vas
in readiness Slper and Lumsn +
Parker, general solicitor Of the
Frisco, showed their hand and
played their tfemp card They
asked the council to pass an ordi
names allowing them TO cross such
streets a. was necessary 10 reach
the vumpress But the Katy pso.
pie had gotten onto ths deal by
that time aud we're there TO 6ght
But the Fdeoo had gotten Too
much lhe start and there was no.
thing for the council to do but TO
grant the ordinances The Kaly
could have gotten the same ordi-
nance, for Muskogee is a railroad
town aud whal the roads want and
need they usually get.
Within an hour after the fran.
chire WAS granted there were 100
men At work putting 10 the Y from
the Fusco
Within fifteen minutes after the
ordinance had been grsuttd The
aienograpners IN g. l. Jackson a
Office were making the typewrilers
fly gettint out 40 application for
an Injunction TO prevent the Frie
90 from crossinR the Katy track
This application wac presented 10
Judge Raymond Al okmulgse, Who
granted the temporary rtsuainIDg
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19

Il took $500 to secure term oi
U 5 commissioners court at Col.
gate each two weeks, aud as a
''kick" went the money, or follow
ing, an investigation WILL be con.
Quoted by Judge Clayton concern.
ing the matter. Il begins TO louk
as though the hold up by govern
ment officials or betweens was
to end.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19

Last week r. e. .Luckett was
helping Senator Farris out OF an
uncomfortable dilemma at Jefler-
son City, aud succeeded to .bs ex.
tent Of securing hung jury. The
I'd jury have concluded Luck.
stt's efforts exceeded what the
statute conlemplsles and has In
diotsd him for "having two men
on the jury the defense could de
pend on, but wants more"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19
JUDGE GILL BANQUETED
Tahlequah Honors Our Popu-
lar Judicial officer.

The rablequah Bar Association
gave banquet last wesk, the
guest OF honor being Judge Gill.
Following was the intellectual
menu:
THE lawyers Influence on so.
ciety," N. b. Maxey, Muskogee.
"Early days in the territory, y
y II Huckleberry. sr., salllsaw.
The judiciary" Judge Gill,
Viuita.
"Remjniseencts Of Uberokee
courts" y NJ LaHay, Claremore.
THE future II Indian Terri.
tory" Msj. G. K. Brecksnhdge.
The humorous side Of law, .
G. ". Long
Excuses for crime" W. P.
Thompson, VlDita.
"Fahlelush,' John II. Pitch.
ford.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19
Anxlous Momenta.

Some tf the most anxious hours Of .
mothers life are those when the little
ones OF the household have the Group.
There is no other medicine so effective
in this terrible malady as FoleY's Honey
and Tar. II Is household iayorite for
throat and lung troubles, and as IL con-
tains no opiates or other poisons. it can
be safely given. Sold by Peoples Drug
Store DIV
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19

The circuit court OF appeals has
just handed down an opinion to
the effect that Indian Agent Wis
dom exceeded bis authority in
directing an Indian policeman
to remove a man named Quigley
from the farm of one Stephens in
the Greek nation, but that the
matter should have been sjudicat-
ed by the courts. This sounds
Ike ancient history.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19
woman from Tsblsot

A woman from Tahlsquah pre-.
sented her nine year.old son for
admission to the Odd Fellows or.
pbsn home at Checotah the other
day. When IL was explained that
the surrender OF the child must be
unconditional the mother decided
the sacrifice too great aud went
home with her little one.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19

There is certainly no goo d res
son why provision cannot be made
10 the forthcoming supplemental
treaty for the allotment Of all sur.
plus lands IN the Cherokee nation
equally among those entitled TO
share 1t 10 less trscls than ten
acres. Land is more valuable than
money, and the intelligent Chero-
KEGS would rather have q fraction
Of land than a traction OF money