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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
VETERANS ENTERTAINED.
A Grand Water Carnival On The Charles
River Tonight One Of Many
Features

Boston, Mass, Aug. l7.-Today was
devoted to business by the Grand
Army veterans and the members of
the affiliated organizations in annual
session. Despite the fatigues of yes
terday's march the veterans were astir
early and Mechanics Building was
we'll crowded an hour before the ma
tional encampment was called 70
order.
The session was opened with prayer
by the Chaplain in Chief, Winfield
Scott, of Arizona. After addresses of
welcome and other formalities had
been disposed of the veterans listened
to the annual address Of Commander
in-Chief Black and the reports of the
Adjutant- General, Charles A. Par
fridge, and the other officers of the ma
tionaI organization. The Woman s
Relief Corps held its initial session
this morning in fremont Temple with
the national president, Mrs. Sarah
Wynans, of Troy, o., presiding. Other
organizations which began their an
nual meetings at the same time We're
the Sons of Veterans, Ladies' of the
G.. A. X. and Ladies' Aid Society.
One of the novel entertainment fea-
lures of tthe week takes place tonight
at Waltham, where a grand water
carnival will be held ON the Charles
river. Four or five thousand canoes
will be employed to make continuous
lines of red fire along a two-nile
stretch of the river, while the veter
ans and their friends will witness the
spectacle from the river banks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
AUGUST'S QUICK CHANGES
Like Gapricious April, I he Month Was
Fnll of Whims In Ra
And Sunshine.

Weather of all kinds has been served
in this month of August and often ON
single day the gamut has run from
heavy rain TO bright sunshine. There
have been Augusts slightly cooler. but
the weatherwlse remember none in
which there were so many vagaries of
the Thermometers, for the range of
temperature SO far has been twenty
four degrees.
As far as temperature is concerned
the month has run along with read
ings slightly in excess of the average
of August for the last 33 years. which
is 73 degrees. The average for the
first week of this August was - de-
grees, and that reported for the sec
ond week is IS q AS the temperature
begins TO fall toward the last of the
month, however. it is likely that the
mean for this month will be below
the record. The minimum has been
63 degrees and the maximum 81 It is
the custom of the mercury TO hover
around the so mark during this part
of the month. but so far no very high
temperatures have been reported.
The average temperature for last
August was 50 degrees, but that was
one of the lowest ever reported in the
official records. In rain this month
has ontdone all other Augusts ON rec
ord and it is likely that it will close
under moist conditions. The total
rainfall Co date is o. 53 inches, which
is fully twice as much as is usually re-
ported for the first half of August.
and is nearly equal to the record for
the month, which is 4. 80 inches.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
GAVE HIS LIFE FOR A DOG
City Dog Catcher Jonas Watkins
Meets Death Under Pecu
liar Circumstances.

When the Capital received the news
last night of "a city official dead
it was too late for publication. In
vegtigation proved that the first city
officer to expire in Office had passed
away. This is something unusual in
Annapolis.
The first city officer to die in Office
was Jonas Watkins, colored, the Off
cial dog catcher, whose death occur
red about O'Clock last night under
the most peculiar circumstances.
Jonas was sitting on his wheelbarrow
in the neighborhood of Craig street,
near the ice plant, when little yel-
low cur came in sight. Want to see
me catch that dog?'' asked Jonas of a
gentleman standing near. Yes, =
was the reply, II don't mind, if you
do, but | don't think you can catch
il without net. y .sSee if l can't, .
asid Jonas, and he made the fatal at
tempt.
Jumping up from his wheelbarrow
the dog catcher took hold of the han
dies and ran after the dog, intending
to run the dog along for a while and
then turn the wheelbarrOw over it and
catch the dog. While running with
the wheelbarrow, Watkins ran violent
ly into the curb in his effort TO catch
the dog, which had gone in that
direction. The wheelbarrow struck
the curb with considerable force,
knocking Watkins over, the momen-
tum carrying him forward into the
wheelbarrow. He was struck by one
of the handles at q point over the
heart and never recovered from the
blow. After falling with such force
and striking his left breast, he partly
raised himself with his hands over his
heart, exclaimed: 'sOh, Lord - and
fell over in the wheelbarrow.
Several men in the vicinity went to
iiis assistance and the injured man
was taken to the Emergency Hospital,
but life was extinct when he arrived
there. Doctors J. J. Murphy and
Louis b. Henkel, Jr., were summoned
as soon as it was found WatRins was
seriously hurt, but nothing could be
done for him as the blow was fatal
and he expired in less than fifteen
minutes. The remains were removed
from the Emergency Hospital to the
home of the deceased in Acton Lane,
from which the funeral will take place
tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock. The
funeral services will be conducted by
che Rev. N. M. Carroll, pastor OF
Asbury NJ. f. Church. The pallbear-
ers will be j. w. jackson, Frank
Spencer, James Parker and Robert
Scott. The interment will be in Brewer
Hill Cemetery. Undertaken J. Albert
Adams, has charge of the funeral ar
rangements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
THE NURSERY INSPECTION
By The Officers Of Ihe Horticultural De
p rtment of The State of
MARYLAND.

As the season is at hand when the
officers of the State Horticultural De-
partment conduct the annual inspec-
tion of nurseries in the State as re-
auired by laws of Maryland 1898.
chapter 2S9. we wish to announce to
the public that it is necessary for
everyone who wishes to sell either
trees. vines, shrubs, plants, ETC., in
this or any other state to have their
uremises inspected by the State EntO-
moIogisr aud the State Pathologist,
and secure a certificate from the above
mentioned officers, if the inspection
is satisfactory, certifying that said in
spected stock is apparently free from
injurious insects and plant diseases.
Such certificates should be attached
to every consignment of either trees,
vines. shrubs, plants, etc., in order
that the consignee may not violate the
aforementioned law. The inspec-
ton of nurseries is of great Importance
both TO the nurserymen and the
growers TO the former, in that a rigid
inspectioh of his stock will reveal any
Injurious pests which may have re-
Gently commenced their rayages, there
by giving him an opportunity to con-
troll the same before their deprada-
tions are serious. Further, having
the stock inspected by specialists en-
abIes him to give greater assurance
to tile public that his stock is clean
and healthy The official certificate
given to tie nurserymen in this state
protects them from competitors who
grow inferior stock and moreover al
lows them to ship their stock into
other states without it being confiscat-
ed bv the officers of the respective
states.
To the grower. the attached certifi-
cate accompanying every consignment
of nursery stock assures that the stock
has been duly inspected and is appar-
emily free from any injurious pests.
AS there are so many pests that attack
nursery stock, which the ordinary
grower would not detect until after
the planted stock commenced to loose
vitality or dies, the result being q
loss of fmoney and time. the inspec-
ton of nurseries is i'll many ways q
great benefit to the prospective grower.
Those wishing to sell trees, vines,
shrubs, plants, etc., should at once
notify the officers of the State Horti-
cultural Department. College Park,
Md. and the inspection will be made
at the proper time at the expense OF
the Department.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
No. 26r Wins The Gold Piece.

Last night at O'Clock the drawing
for the s. gold piece took place at St.
Mary's Hall 1t was originally the
intention to draw for the prize at the
picnic given by the Holy Name So
ciety on August 3, but as some of the
members of the society did no turn in
their tickets it was found impossible
to do this, and the drawing was held
last night. After q few remarks by
Father Heenan. the spiritual adviser
of the society, two men not connected
in any manner with the society were
asked to take charge of the, numbered
slips that were put in box and were
thoroughly shaken up. Then small
boy was asked to come and draw from
the box. He drew No. 26l. 1t is not
known as yet who is the holder of the
lucky ticket, but it was sold by Mr..
Frank jacob.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Foresters Elect Officers.

Annapolis Court No. 20, Ancient
Order of Foresters met ON Monday,
August 10 and elected their final Off
GERS as follows: p. @. r.. George
Baxler; O. Il. John Engelke; Sub. O.,
O. ID. Frantom; Treasurer, Mark 5.
smith; Financial Secretary, l.. K.
Stinchcomb; Recording Secretary, w.
G. Fothergill; S. W., E. E. Hopkins
J. W., w. III. Powell; S. B., q. j.
Thompson; j. b., g. M. Lowman.
They will meet again ON Monday, Au-
gust %, at the Assembly Rooms and
the new order will be instituted by
Greenmount Court No. 9, OF Baltl-
more city, who will come here by boat
ON the above date. The Court will
start with charter list of 90 members
and expects several others after their
institution. DR. j. j. Murphy has
been selected as the examining physi-
ciau
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
A Delightful Trip

One of the most delightful excur-
sions from this city will be the one to
Ocean City next Tuesday, August 23,
given by the Independent Order OF
Mechanics, and those desiring a good
days QUITTING will do we'll to take in
this trip. 1t is needless to mention
Ocean City, as everyone has heard
all about this famous ocean resort,
which affords the visitor all kinds of
enjoyment. This is a delightful water
and railroad trip. and one which will
be enjoyed by all who go. The steam
or Cambridge will leave the COLCHESTER
Steamboat Company's wharf, foot of
Prince George street, at z. 40 a. m. !,
arriving at Ocean City at ll.30, Civ
ing you over six hours at the ocean.
See ad. in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17

Funeral of Mr.. Wilmington

The remains of Mr.. j. E. Whiting
ton, of Baltimore, who died on Satur-
day night at his home, Park Terrace.
in that city, were brought to Friend
ship, this county. yesterday for inter
ment. The funeral services were held
at IL O'Clock at the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South. The interment
was at Friendship. A committee of
the Leaf Tobacco Association, consist
ing of Messrs. William Meissel, George
MarfieId, j. Hamilton Trout and j. l..
King. attended the funeral. Mr..
Wilmington was a general commission
merchant at East Camden street,
Baltimore. He is survived by a widow,
who was Miss Ida E. Owings, and
eleven children.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Retail Grocers Meet.

The committee recently appointed at a
meeting of the retail grocers OF the city,
90 affect an organization met last night
for the furtherance of plans for same.
No business of importance was transact
ed and owing to a number OF grocers
being out OF town there was no iu1ner-
ance in the plans to affect p rmanent
organization. 1t is understood that some
OF the retail grocers object to forming
a combine ana this has retarded the pro.
gress Of affairs along this line.
There is much talk of the establish
ment OF wholesale grocery house in
annapolis and il is thought this will be
great benefit to the local trade as large
quantities OF goods can be purchased at
reduced prices and money can be saved
on freight, dray age, etc. The local
merchants can reap the advantage of
what is now going to Baltimore whole
sale dealers. 1he project meets with
general approval.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
The Gun Club Exonerated.

The following communication has
been received at the Capital Office by
the writer of the letter, an extract OF
which appeared in a recent issue:
g. regret having cast any reflection
upon the Annapolis Gun Club, as il
was not my intention to do so. l have
no unkind feeling whatever against
the club and would like to see it pros
per. / regret that my letter was mis-
construed, for / did not mean to
imply that the members OF the Gun
Club were drinking men, or encour-
aged the habit in others. / know
many of them are total abstainers.
Wishing to retract any reelection
may have unintentionally cast upon
the club or its members, l cheerfully
make this stateme Mt.
Respectfully submitted,
UNKNOWN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Camping Out.

Colonel James Barnett. Captain
Hugh Rodgers and Captain Clarence
Rehn, all of the Tenth Pennsylvania
Regiment, Of Washington. Pa, and
Messrs. John III. Wells and Louis III.
Martin, of Annapolis. are enjoying an
outing at Grassy Island. Joseph
Ii. BELLS summer resort on the Sew
ern, where they are having fine sport
fishing and grabbing and having gen
eral good time. They report fine fish
ing and caught this morning string
of 45 rock and perch. They expect to
be in camp for week.
Mr.. John r. Sullivan's family and
Masters Carroll Tydings and Royal
Wigley and Miss b. Wilson, are camp
ing at South River club house on South
River. Mr.. O. W. Haslup, superin-
tendent of public buildings and Mr..
John r. Sullivan, left for the club
house this evening.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Tomorrow 5 Tournament

There will be a grand tournament
at st. Maragret's tomorrow. The rid
ing will begin at p. IN. A large
party from Annapolis is expected to
drive over 20 st. Margaret's to wit
ness the fitting. There will be several
lady marshals and the charge to the
knights will De delivered Dy promi-
nent member of the Annapolis bar. A
number of handsome prizes will be
given. There will be two classes of
riders. professionals and amateurs
The event is looked forward with a
great deal of pleasure, and crowds are
expected from the city and county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Crowds Went to colchester

One of the largest excursions out of
Annapolis this season was that which
went to Colchester yesterday after
noon on the company's s pleasant steam
or Annapolis. Six hundred and sixty
seven excursionists took in the trip.
1t was a pleasant party. The day
was ideal, cool breeze blowing and
a beautiful moon ON the return trip
The crowd enjoyed the amusements at
COLCHESTER, and it was a good -natured
party that returned last night. The
Colchester Company's service is first
class. The officers and steamboat Off
cials do everything in their power TO
make the excursionists enjoy the trip
These afternoon excursions are the
most popular out of Annapolis, leav-
ing as they do at B. 30 O'Clock. We're
they to leave earlier fewer business
people would be able TO go.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
In a Runaway Accident

Mrs. Charles III. Dexter and Mrs.
John Dawes, of this city, who are
visiting Mrs. John S. Strahorn, at
Elkton, were in a driving accident
Monday, but fortunately escaped un-
injured These ladies, with Mrs.
Strahorn and Miss Strahorn, were out
driving when the horse became fright
ened at steam threshing machine.
The animal ran away, turning the car
riage over down an embankment and
into barbed wire fence. The occu-
pants were thrown out or jumped out.
but escaped serious injury. They
were bruised and shaken up and suffer.
ed shock to their nerves, but were
otherwise unhurt. Their ecsape in
considered miraculous.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Peculiar Accident

Mrs William III. Kirby. wife of
Mr. Kirby, a crier to the Circuit
Court, met with a peculiar accident
this morning. Mrs. Kirby was max
ing soap and was in the act of disIodg-
ing some from an agate pan. She ran
the soap, when the old lady ran a
silver of the granite in the middle fin
ger of her left hand. She went to the
office of DIR. Charles b. HenkeI, where
the injury, which was painful one,
was dressed. The Doctor had to cut
down under the nail and remove the
silver of granite,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
PRICE ONE GENT
JUDGES AND CLERKS NAMED
BY The Supervisors of Election For
The Several Districts OF
The County.

The following judges and clerks for
The election IN November next were
appointed yesterday at a meeting Of
the Supervisors of Election
First district-First precinct-W.
Il. Jones, Judge; u. c. Owens, clerk,
dem. w. ). Glover, Harry Glover,
clerks, rep. Second precinct-Frank
Meade. Charles b. Townsend, dem.
Samuel Bullin, John Collinson, of T.,
rep.
Second district-First precinct
James Il. King, Virgil o. Carr, dem.
Il. ID. Skipper, Wilbur Finkbine, rep.
Second precinct--James Il. BRADY,
James Nj. Anderson, dem. Owen Dod-
son, Charles q. Hill, rep.
Third district-First Precinct
Enooh p. Johnson, George l.. War
field, dem. Arthur 4. Heath. judge
no clerk Second precinct--Willam
z. Wilson, Robert III. Hoey, dem
Charles Il. Remsen, Edward III. Joyce,
rep.
Fourth district-First preoinct--H.
5. Haslup. Il. q. Welsh, dem. /; Harry
Woodward. Byron Phelps, rep. :. Sec
Ond preoinct-Ruben Boyer, j. A.
Bowie, dem. John Dicus, clerk
judge vacant.
run OlstTlCt--E tfSt pTtCi0Cl--As.
4. Rider, Robert NJ. Plummer, dem. !;
Thomas Il. Lamden, William Smith,
rep. Second -Hezekiah Linth-
icum, L.. l.. kelbaugh, dem. q. d.
Rider, g. Selby Rider, rep Third
precinct-John Lup, Jr., Cyrus NAL
lonee, dem Augustus Webster,
George q. Schempf, rep.
Sixth (Annapolis) district-First'
ward-John X. Strange, William e.
Can't, dem. Joseph Russell, Greer
Hought, rep. Second ward-AIlen
Mccullough, II. e. Elliott. dem. !;
Charles H. Dexter, Alfred W. Phillips,
rep. Third ward-W. Frank Basil.
John w. Anderson. dem. Benjamin
h. Chance, John A. Russell, rep.
Eighth district-First precinct
Roalnd ID. Wayson, Wesley W. Sher-
bert, dem Robert Burkhead, John
Shepherd. rep. Second precinct
William III. Hulse, II. f. Simmons,
dem. ; Charles Larson, Kemp Dawson,
rep.
The first named are judges and the
second named are clerks-the Demo-
Gratis coming first in order. The fol-
lowing changes were also made by the
board yesterday John Fait was ap-
pointed register Judge of the first pre-
cinct of the Third district, vice
Joseph Hodges, resigned; Henry Il.
Dennison, register judge of the Third
ward of Annapolis city, vice John
| Armicost, resigned; Thomas Il. Tuck
er was appointed register judge in the
second precinct of the First district.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Crushed His Finger

Harrison Watkins, colored, Is years
old. while playing ball with some
companions in the rear of st. Johns
College Yesterday afternoon, was ac-
cidentally knocked down by one of
the boys who fell upon Watkins hand
in such manner as to crush the flesh
from the little finger. The wound re-
ceived surgical dressing at the Office
of DR.. Charles B. Henkel. where the
bow was taken by his mother, Alice
Watkins.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
BASIL WON IN CLASS A
Shooting From The % Yard Mark.
He Breaks "A OCT of Is
Good Shooting.

At the twentieth weekly shoot of the
Annapolis Gun Club held yesterday af-
ternoon on its grounds at Boucher s.
on the-Spa, Basil won the medal in
Glass A breaking "a from the 20 yard
mark. This is excellent shooting for
an amateur. most of whom shoot
from the l6- yard mark
In Glass b. Mr.. Davis made the best
score so far this season in that class.
breaking "a, missing his fourth bird.
which was a small piece. the target
being broken when thrown from the
trap. The probability is that il Mr..
Davis had waited for a whole target
he would have undoubtedly broken
straight, thereby equaling the record
made by Captain Smith ON August
3. Below are scores and averages to
date:
- ID
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Terrified by Falling Meteor.

Last night trainmen in the Balti-
more q Ohio yards at Connellsville,
Md. near Cumberland, were terrified
by the falling of an immense meteoric
stone, with a brilliant light and a
comet-like tail trailing 100 feet be-
hind the phenomenon. 1t shot over
the yards at sharp angle and land
ed with a mighty splash in the Yough-
iogheny river. Several crews, fright.
ened, deserted their engines and ran
for the shelter of the shops An en-
CINE hostIer prayed continuously,
thinking the Judgment had come.
Parties in skiffs today we're searching
the river for the stone, which landed
in a deep part of the stream.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
OFF For the Worlds Fair

Messrs. Harry Il. Brewer, George @.
Barton and John w Anderson will
leave here tomorrow for Cincinnati,
st. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee and
Pittsburg They expect to be gone
about two weeks, which will be spent
i'm Sightseeing, including the World 3
Fair.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Apologies to Old Tom

Tom, the old gray horse belonging
to Mr.. John b. Flood, was ignored
entirely in Yesterdays account of the
fire drill on Monday night. Tom pull
ed the hose truck containing 1000 feet
of hose and weighing two tons, with
fifteen men on the truck. The Capi
tai reporter stated that the truck was
pulled by the firemen, and apologies
to old Tom, Mr.. Floods gray horse,
who did splendid work in the fire drill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Rector Of ST. Margaret,s nj.

The Rev Alexander Gait, rector of
st. Margaret's Church. of st. Marga-
ret's. parish, is quite i'll of bronchitis.
Mr.. Gait has been suffering with
bronchial trouble for some days, and
preached last Sunday against the adj
vice of his physician. This aggravated
the disease and the rector has been i'll
ever since. Tomorrow he will be re-
moved to the Church Home and Infir-
mary, Baltimore, where he will be
under treatment until relieved
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Entertaining House Party.

Mrs. Walter Clark, of Prince George
street, is entertaining a house party
for two weeks. Among her guests
are Miss Lillian Mae Yeager, of Wav-
erly; Misses Emma White and May
Miles, of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs.
Comisky, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, Miss
Clara Little, of Washington; Mr..
Ben G.. Clark, DIR. James Meyers,
Mr.. Nelson Harwood, Mr.. Roger
Lyons and Mr.. Charles II. Wyyel, OF
Philadelphia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Returned From Visit.

The Very Rev. Fathers Hennes and
Schmidt, of the Redemptorits Order
at St. Mary's Church, returned yester-
day from Washington and Baltimore.
respectively. They have been absent
for some days and have been conduct
ing a ten days spiritual exercise Tor
the Sisters of Baltimore and Washing
ton
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
What He Does Not Know.

Deacon Curley. of the Laurel Leader,
paid our old town a short visit today.
The sober, old Deacon is always in
spired by his short visits to the town
by the Severn. A frolicsome kitten, a
lively school boy or a gay Baltimore
oriole would not compare with our
old friend. And yet tine Deacon adj
mitted he does not even know a Potter
cocktail
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Licensed To Wed

A marriage license was granted at
the Court House today by Deputy
Clerk w. Martin Brady to Mr.. Daniel
X. Kimball, 81 years old, and Mrs.
Clara Bradford, widow, both Of Bal
timore. The couple had some difficult
ty in securing the services of a min
lister to tie the knot, as several Of the
cIefgymen are out of town.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-17
Slightly Improved.

The condition of Master Samuel
Stokes, the young clerk in the Allan
tic and Pacific Tea COmpany's store,
who is i'll of typhoid fever at the
home of his broLher- in law, Mr.. j. l..
Clark, of Eastport, is slightly i'm
proved today. The boy is being given
the cold bath treatment and his tenn
perature is reduced.