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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
ST. Johns Man WEEDS.

The announcement today of the mar
riage of Mr.. y. A. Culnmins, who
graduated last summer from st.
Johns College, came as surprise
10 his many friends here. Mr.. Cum
minis and Miss Florence E. Stalfort,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John y.
Stalfort, of Baltimre, were married
in Philadelphia ON November goth,
but the fact did not become generally
known until yesterday, when the we'd
ding was announced. A sister of the
bride said last night that the parents
of the young lady had opposed the
match owing to the youth OF the low
ers, and that as result they had APP
parently taken matters into their own
hands, but told their parents upon
their return. Why the public an
nouncement was deferred nearly two
weeks could not be learned. Mr..
Cummins is teaching in McDon-
nough Institute, his taher said. AT
st. Johns College Mr.. Cummins was
Familiarity known to his friends as
''Cy' Cummins. He was very popu-
lar at college and was manager OF the
baseball team of 1902.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
PRICE ONE GENT
LEGAL MATTERS.
Transfers Of Property at The Court House
During The Past Week.

George w. b. Roberts, executors ct al,
to Geo w. B. Roberts, ct al, trustees,
property in A. A. county. Con. 81.
Geo W. r Roberts, ct al. trustees, TO
Auna c. Benedict; ct al, property in A.
A. county. Con. 81.
Marietta Bisgs, ct al, to Louisa p.
Jones. property in 4th dist Con. $4,000
James Woodward. 10 Mary h. Fowler,
property Ia A A. county. Con. $l61
Richard n Anderson. ct al, to Rich
ard T Anderson, AZ acres in A. A. coun-
ty. Con. 50,
Jerome Digs to Mary c Irwin, prop.
crty in Brooklyn. Con. $500.
Jerome Diggs TO Thos. + Irwin, prop
erty in Brooklyn ton. $500.
voytech Jerka o Joseph Kleoka, Jr.,
property in South Baltimore. Con 80 &c.
Joseph Klecks Jr., u Vovtech Jerka,
property in South Baltimore Con. 50 sc.
Ben Soc. OF Baltimore 10 VIM. A.
MORN. property in A A. county. Con.
$15, 10000,
VIM. NJ Abbott. ct al. trustees. 10
Geo. w. Jones, property In Annapolis.
Con. $4,575.
maTtln hauSCn 10 beuOEA II DIuWu
property In End dist. Con. $3.50.
South Baltimore II. 4 l. Co., to Joseph
Baburek, property in 5th dist Con.
5000.
B. r. Davidson, treas, TO Bernard
Miller, property in 9th dist. Con. $93.
RELEASES.
Edward Powers To Thos S. Green.
Work. B. Il L. Asso., to Soloman Bold
en-.
Matlonie T. Winchester 70 Henry
Broadbelt.
J. NJ. Munroe, ct al. to Dorcas Gross,
etal.
Rosalie O. Courtney to Eugene Clancy
Irving d. CLANCY to Eugene CLANCY.
Edward Weiss to William Brown.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Dance At St. Johns.

The first of the series Of dances to
be given this season by the st. Johns
College Cotillon Club, was held last
night in the gymnasium and was
largely attended, by both Naval
Academy and Annapolis society as
well as by many visitors. Mrs. Fell,
wife of President Fell, Of st. Johns
College, received with Mr.. 4. o..
Halbert, chairman of the hop commit
tee, and a member of the senior class.
Mrs. Fell wore very becoming i'm
ported gown, and had a pleasant greet
ing for ALL Mrs. Fell is well fitted
for the wife of college president
and by her gracious manner and
charming personality, she has won a
host of admirers and many warm
friends. The gymnasium, where the
hop was held, was decorated with
college colors, flags and trophies.
Music was furnished by a portion Of
the Naval Academy orchestra.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Buy Christmas Goods Here.

1t is earnestly requested that our
citizens, before making up their minds
to 20 to Baltimore for their Christmas
purchases, should carefully consider
the claims to their attention which
are justly made by the enterprising
merchants of our city. The prospects
are that the display of holiday goods
in our local shops will be more attrac-
tive and of greater variety than ever
before offered in Annapolis. A careful
scrutiny of our advertising columns
will reveal an excellent assortment of
the most desirable goods of every de-
sciption and everything will be found
absolutely up to date. Patronize
your home industries, and keep your
money in local circulation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Counsel For Renters.

Mr.. W. Hallam Claude has been EN-.
ployed as counsel for the Renters
Association which met and organized
on Thursday night at residence on
Madison street. The Association will
endeavor to have some fixed rent &C
cording to size and location Of houses
established, as the tenants complain
that the landlords charge what they
please and at the same time refuse to
keep the property in repair.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Want a Freight Steamer.

The Merchants and Business Men s
Association is making an effort to
charter a steamer to carry freight be-
tween Baltimore and Annapolis. The
business men complain of receiving
their freight much later than they
should when it comes by rail, because
it is said, many Of the freight trains
run on passenger schedule and the lat
ter having the right of way, the
freight is more or less delayed. The
merchants have been particularly
pressed ON this account at this season
and an effort is being made to charter
a freight steamer between Baltimore
andthIs city to carry freight only.
The plan meets with popular approval
in business circles.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Artistic Water Color Pictures.

In the new store Of Mr.. George W.
Jones, Main street, Miss Katherine
Walton, exhibits six or seven OF her
artistic and attractive water color
sketches of views familiar to all An
napolitans. Her state House is
especially good in color, fine in pros
pective, showing the beloved old
building in all the beauty and sym
metry of its architecture. 1.-THE
Dock" is brilliant in sunlight with
the old State House looming up in the
distance. Others notably good in
values, atmosphere and artistic treat
ment are: IAN Oyster Shack, ;"
Eastport, Flat Iron Corner in .
Snow Storm" Annapolis At Sum
set, '''' Pinkney House, - Peggy Stew
art House." ''Murray's Island, !"
Rhode River, "GresnDsrry Point"
and others.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Death of Mr.. Lake.

Mr.. Herman B. Lake, who for a
number of years was a well known fig
ure about the halls of legislation, died
Yesterday at his home, in Baltimore,
as the reuslt Of a dropsical affection.
He was 58 years old, and is survived
by q widow and two children. During
the sessions of the legislature for the
past ten years he had served as clerk
in the engrossing department, and at
several of the sessions he occupied the
position of chief clerk Of the depart
ment At the last session of the legis-
lature he was chief engrossing clerk
of the Senate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Gunboat Went Aground.

The United States gunboat Cas-
tine, which left the League Island
navy yard yesterday for Key West,
was aground in the Delaware river
near Marcus Hook, between the high
tides yesterday. The Castine dropped
anchor last night near the Marcus
Hook bar, and after raising her an
Choir that morning she went on the
bar while turning to go down stream.
Finding her engines unable to draw
her bow off the Sandy bottom, Com
mander Austin M. Knight sent word
to that navy yard for aid. The gov
eminent tug Samoset was sent to the
gunboat's assistance. At high tide
yesterday afternoon the tug, with the
aid of the Castine's engines, foated
the little warship. The Castine an
chored for a short time, and at 5
O'Clock proceeded down the river.
She is apparently uninjured.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
SUCCESSFUL DUCKING "TRIP
All Kinds of Luck On Cunning
Trip.

Last night the Shooters Shoot Club
of New York, returned from their
cunning trip and took quarters at Car
vel Hall to rest until Monday, when
they will leave for New York.
The membres of the club are: Messrs.
J. Breitenbach, NJ. Mayer, h. q.
Wells, Brent Good, A. A. Stilwell
Charles q. Foster, q. Blampey. J.
Schlicht, ]. q. Monihan an Martin
H. Smith.
The party had all kinds of luck on
the cunning trip. On Wednesday
they shot forty ducks, but yesterday
they did not bag any game. The
weather during the trip was most I'M
favorable. Ram, snow and sleet were
melted out in regular order by the
weather man, and somewhat interfer-
ed with the sport. Everybody was
good natured, even in the rough ele-
ments and this particular cunning trip
will long be remembered.
The party arrived here from New
York on Ieusday night and after a
dinner as CarvslHall, left on the May
Brown" for the South River ducking
shore. returning last night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Children's Party.

Master Shellman Brown, the little son
Of Mr.. Shellman d. Brown, Superinten-
dent OF the Short Line Railroad, gave a
party yesterday afternoon TO his young
friends. During the afternoon the child
rem enjoyed donkey party. There
were no prizes given for successfully
pining the donkey's tail where it should
be. Some OF the children present were
Master John Walter Smith Foster, Bob
bic Rodgers william Randall, Clement
Claude Wilcox, Gordon B. Brown.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Not Pleased.

The old police force of the city are
not made happy by the Mayor draw
ing his warrants tor their back pay. as
enormously stated. The former police
say that they do not intend to accept
any pay but for the entire month OF
OCTOBER, should the case be decided
against them in the upper court-on
the merits of the Murdoch Strange
case. Should the case be decided IN
their favor, they will claim, they
state, the full pay for the entire time.
The Capital has been requested
to make this statement.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Dance ct Carvel Hall.

Another of the series of dances at
Carvel Hall will be given this even
ing in the Assembly Hall of the
hotel. Music will be furnished by a
portion Of the Naval Academy orches.
ira. Dancing will begin at $50 and
end at II p. m. A large number OF
visitors are expected besides the reg
ular city and Naval Academy con
tinRent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
N Office
Business Mems Association.

Owing to large number Of the mem
bers of the Business Mems Association
interested in the election Of the Board o
Managers of the Hospital. the regutai
meeting Of the Association which was tC
be held Monday, December 9TH, was
postponed until MONDAY NIGHT
December Ilth All members are re-
quested to be present as business of i'm
portance will be transacted.
BY order of the President.
T. ]. LINTHICUM, Jr.,
dir Sec and Col.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Manager Boyle Makes Change.

Manager Boyle, of Carvel Hall, was
not altogether satisfied with the SER
vice the old corps OF walters at the
hotel we're giving and he sought to
make a change. Mr.. Boyle went to
Baltimore on last Wednesday and
secured the services of a head waiter
who was employed last year at New
port, r. l., and left TO him the selec
tion of his aides. The new corps OF
walters, with their chief, went on duty
at Carvel Hall yesterday and are CIV
ing general satisfaction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
THOSE WHO COME AND 60 AND
THEIR FRIENDS
What is Going on in The Social World
Around You-Brief lite Of Gem
eral Interest to You and
Your Friends.

Your Friends.
Miss Lovenia Neslne spent the day in
Baltimore.
Miss Emma Childs visited Baltimore
today
Miss Ellen Habersham spent tide day
in Baltimore.
Mr.. +. Stanley Toadvine returned last
night from Baltimore.
Mr.. w. M. Brady left today to spend
Sunday with taltimore friends.
Mrs. Neveit Steele left for Baltimore
today accompanied by her daughter.
Mss Charlotte.
DR. Fell. president Of ST. Johns Col
lege. returned last night from New York
where he has been spending the week.
Mr.. Preston L. Gray. Of North Carolina
who has been visiting his sister, mrs.
WEIGH. wife Of DR. w. 5. WEIGH, return
ed home today.
Mrs Gray. Of Roanoke, Va. is here
and will spend the winter with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. William 5. Welch, Duke Of
Gloucester street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
At Baptist Church.

The Rev. Thomas P. Holloway,
minister Of College-avenue Baptist
will preach tomorrow in the
Rooms. the temporary meet
ing place until the church edifice is
erected on College avenue, ct II a. m.
Mind To Work And q
Mind 1870 p. m.-Subject
lis Man The Victim Of Circum-
etnnce?''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12

The Spanish gunboats Sandoval and
Alyarado. captured by the Navy during
the Spanish-American war and used in
practice drills at the Naval Academy,
have gone into winter quarters in College
Greek, where they are shut in between
the bluffs and are protected from the
weather.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12

Commander Augustus Able. Y. S. ~,
retired, died at his home in Philadelphia
Thursday night of paralysis. Command
er Able enter d the Navy in 1861 and
served through the Civil War. In 1864
he became chief engineer and was re-
tired a few days ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
An Appeal.

The members of the Guild OF Mercy
solicit donations Of money, candy,
cake, fruit, preserves. crackers, &c,
for the Christmas cheer of those at
the Almshouse. Any such donations
may be left with Mr.. Robert WEIGH
Mrs. Eugene Worthington, Mrs. Whit
tington or Mrs. Gage. While making
glad at this holiday season remember
those dependent on the county's chart
tv and without home or friends. III
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
A Slight Fire.

A slight fire occurred at noon today
on Franklin Hill, near the brick yard.
It was caused by too much SCOT in q
chimney. The fire was readily ex-
tinguished.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Another Elk.

At meeting Of the Elks last night
held at the Elks' Home. State House
Circle, Mr.. Frank Revell. former Sheriff
Of Anne Arundel county. was elected a
member Of the local lodge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
In Honor of Guest.

Miss Marguerite Ames. daughter OF
Surgeon Ames, OF the Naval Academy.
has sent invitations for tea on Friday,
December 18th. in honor Of her friend.
Miss Rockwell.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Church Notes.

The subject of the illustrated sermon
Sunday evening, at St. Anne's Chapel.
will be "Our Lord and his Chosen Com
panions. Most Of the slides are photo
praphs Of paintings by Devince.
Tomorrow is the third Sunday in Ad-
vent. Prayers will be offered for the
ministry.
The usual services viii be held in all
the Churches tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
To be Buried at Naval Gene
terry.

The body of Rear-Admiral Bancroft
Gherardi. retired. viii be brought to An
napolis today where the funeral services
and burial " III take place in the Naval
Cemetery
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
WANTS. LOST. FOR SALE

,.,.,,,. 70, sale. FOR Rent Lost, Found. &C,
cot exceedinR lines. inserted ONE WEEK. OF
les fo5 rs Gents and additional lines in pro-
-,crtlou--to be accompanied bv the CASH
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
MONEY ToLoAN.

nOA S1.OO. $500. TO LEND ON
Nd OAJO. Mortgage in sums TO suit
JAMES N. MUNRDE.
Attorney and Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
Caught Soft Crab.

Mr.. Hubbard, son Of former policeman
Alonzo Hubbard, caught a large soft
crab yesterday afternoon IN pond az the
foot of Compromise street. II was an
unusual catch Tor this season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-12
~ OF &.
GOOD BEEF ON HAND.

THE JACKSON BREWER COM
PANY. have just received Ten Fine Cat
tie from the West, from Union Stock
Yards. Baltimore. The Jackson Brewer
Company is prepared to sell good, fresh
beef at the City Market or Io6 Church st.
dir at JACKSON BREWER co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

events and developments OF the age in
which they live. They are unaware that
the future sounds to them hem any ea 9tneI
enough to observe that, all OF the sun.
stantal rewards OF existence go to those
who amass wealth. They cannot COM
except he be dead one. They know
that Wall Street king or a syndicate
magnnto can make more money in ono.
coup than all the authors Of a century
In a decade They soon learn that there
Is no high place for an honest man In
political life. They soon learn that sus-5
picion attaches itself to man who goes
self-respect they avoid politics. and In
later lfe.if successful, employ politicians
to do their dirty work. 5
"You draw depressing picture,s
sighed Judge Sawyer.
II draw true one, the accuracy OF,
which no frank and thoughtful man can
deny" continued Colonel Monroe. I'VE
have government Of corporate and vest
cd interests. II u young man shows evil
dence Of business ability he openly serves
q corporation In that capacity. If he pos,
sesses trait Of popularity with dash
OF oratory, lie Is permitted to aspire to
n political position--provided always that
lie, Is u safe man. In the language of
modern politics safe man Is ono who
may be depended on to conserve the pr-
vate interests Of corporation against
those Of tho public. The moment an
elective or appointive official SO far for
gets himself as to permit his Impractical
notions OF right and wrong to Interfere
with his suhservicncy to tho private
interests which permitted him to hold
office, that man Is doomed politically.
All Of the weapons at tho command OF
injured money is turned against him.
tolJ 10 ri n g.
He is barred from the gates of society.
He may ask In vain for the fayors of a
bank IIe has committed the unpardon-
able sin. His fate Is held up as an ex-
ample and u warning to those who would
practice craftsmanship mt the expense OF
dividends"
II cannot believe that It Is as bad as
that" exclaimed Judge Sawyer, II am
aware that conditions are deploraple,
but do you net exaggerate them?''. Sa
~ am not gwen to eXaggeratlon," re-
turned Colonel Monroe, "but have not
said that conditions are deplorable. !
am simply asserting that organized mon-
, ey Is a power, and that statesmanshlp 10
not wanted, or apparently needed we
shall change our Ideals after WINE:
and look back on the performances OF
the people OF to-day with some amaze
ment, and perhaps disgust am ever
ali optimist, II must have been neces-
sary to have this era Of corporate rule
or else It would not have been ordered,
The average citizen is only beginning 70
find out that his vote cuts no figure, but
he is SO busy scralnbling to get the best
4of somebody else that he pays no atten-
ton 10 his discovery When the maJori "
OF MS make the more important dlscov-
cry that we cannot all be Rockefellers
and that The desire for inordinate wealth
: Is the most tillotlc Of mortal passions, we
else, Everything runs in cycles, and STAN
dards OF morality change the Same as
fashions" Nv .4..
1'po you not think that the majority
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
BY
Frederick Upham Adams.

OF people are honest?" asked the Judge
They think they nre honest" was the
reply. There Is some virtue in thus de-
#luding ones self. But do not believe
that thoroughly honest people would
consent to be governed by an admitteuIy
dishonest set Of officials and representa-
tives. The personal honesty Of COM
Gmunlty does not grade very high when
1t retains in Office men known to be cor
rupt. The honesty which lacks the In
telligence to dominate n situation Is OF
I a weak. negative sort. l is probably bet
: ter for all concerned that q country should
be ruled by a nlasterful rascality the
by honest imbeclity. History proves
that except at brief intervals nations are
ruled by their Intelligent factions. In
ancient times this class ruled by the
sword It now rules by the bank, the
syndicate or the corporation. 1t has
fashioned new weapons, but 1t has no
use forLthe statesman.
"The manasements of these great en-
terprises now consider IT perfectly proper
to defruy the campaign expenses OF both
parties. Your average sleepy citizen, who
csteems himself voting sovereign, Is
not called on to pay n penny into the
campaign treasury of the party to which
he yields Il proud allegiance. There
was a time when he paid what he could
afford into tho common party fund. IIe
purchased his torch and his marching
suit and paid railroad fare for the priv
lege Of trudging in line to the glory and
advantage Of his party Now he pays no
assessment, He pays for no torch or
suit II lie marches he is paid for It In
advance--at least In most communities,
IIe is paid for serving, Mt tho polling
booth as the Representative Of his par sr,,
It'd time and trouble expended In casting
his vote. Are these not factsy
II am ashamed to admit that they
arc" replied Judge Sawyer.
"of course they are facts, What ser. sense
- there in hesltating to admit them,
An election is Il necessary evil. the pos,
slbilities of which are largely avoided
by the dIscretc use of money contributed
by those interests which ,are menaced'
or course mistakes sometimes happeh,
as, for Instance. the electlon-of that man
Folk In ST., Louis, but such occasional
slips Of the cngs are to bo expected. Since
certain interests pay all of the expenses
1t is no more than natural that they pass
upon the candidates, Safe men are Sc
lected by nm effective system OF eXami-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

transferring his affections to some other
brain-confuser. ~
q When Luther eased UP to catch a
breath OF air, Lucille gazed mcdltatvely
upon her jeweed hands and said: my
dear. It's your own fault. In the early
part Of the going you were winning on
the bit. Tho pace you set was hewitch-
Ing, fascinating and enhancing, 1t was
fauluess in every detail. The presents
were coming thick and fast, and it looked
as II you could go the whole distance
without pulling UP lame But no. you
couldn't You wore all In before the
heavy going caluc in sight. While like
you, and am grateful to you for the pres
ents, can never forgive you for the hu-
initiation YOU nave caused mo to suffer by
playing your hand out so early In the
game. shall always take great pleas
ure In speak ng kindly OF you for your
goodness In the past, but opine that
would experience quite some difiiculty&if =
/ endeavored to bask my feathers in the
sunshine of yesterday. So ] guess 1t be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

nation, the platforms are written and the
election proceeds Once in q while:a con.
vention nomlnates an unsafe man. and
then the machinery OF both parties Is
set In motion to encompass his defeat.
Ho has as much chance as a snoW-bal II
In the crater Of an active volcanoy
'Under these conditions we develop a
scanty cropSof Webstcrs. Clays. Calhouns.
Jcffersons and men Of the type Of Sam
ucl Adams. But this Is a different era.
We arc engaged In. manufacturing and
banking. The lawyers and saloon-keep-
ers who fill the seats in our halls of leg
isation may not possess the eloquence
Of a Patrick Henry, but they are much
safer
why don't you go to Congress again.
Colonel?' asked Postmaster jenkins.
~ have not been asked recently" said
Colonel Monroe. dryly
Copyright. 1908, by Frederick upham
Adams.)