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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
To See Secretary Taft

DIR. Fell, president of St John s
College, left today for Washington TO
see Secretary Taft, of the War Depart
ment, in reference to equipments for
the military department OF the college
and also in reference to the military
appointments for this years gradual
ing class. The Doctor is expected TO
return this evening. On account Of
his absence there was but brief meet
ing of the board of directors and gov
ernors today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
WIN Use His own Hacks.

Two handsome new hacks, to be
used at funerals. were received here
this morning from Baltimore by James
s. TAYLOR, funeral director. They
we're shipped on the Emma Giles and
more are expected later. Mr.. Taylor
proposes TO use his own carriages at
funerals, instead of hiring them, as
formerly
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Double Wedding

There was double wedding in col
ored society last night. The ceremo-
nies were performed by the Rev.
Travers, pastor of Mount Moriah A.
NJ T.. Church, at the parsonage on
Franklin street. The contracting par
ties were Oliver Harris and Stella
West, and Richard Brown and Per
della Parker
Yesterday marriage license was is
sued in Baltimore to Catherine A.
Ridgeley, of Annapolis, and Thomas
Robinson, of Alexandria, Va, colored.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
The Lutheran Picnic

At last the congregation and SUM-
day-school of st. Martins German
Lutheran Church had fair day and
went one their picnic at Boucher S
TODAY after several postponements.
About on hundred went across the
Sna this morning, and q larger crowd
Is expected this afternoon and tonight.
There will be music and dancing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Taken Suddenly III

Prof. Charles A. Zimmerman, direc-
tor of the Naval Academy band, was
taken suddenly i'll yesterday with
acute muscular rheumatism, and Is
confined to his home on Conduit
street. 1t is thought Professor Zim-
norman contracted cold and it has set
tied in the muscles Of his back.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Order OF Foresters.

The newly organized order of For
esters held meeting last night at the
residence of Mr.. John Engelke on
West street. No business of import
ance was transacted. A special meet
ing has been called for Monday night
next at which time definite arrange
ments will be completed for the excur-
sion from Baltimore of the Green
mount Court of Foresters, who are to
come here for the installation Of Off
GERS of the local Court
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
A Correction.

There has been a misstatement con
corning the trial by court-martial of
Second Lieutnants w. p. Upshur and
w. M. Small, u. S. M. O., whom, it
was said, were to .be tried for viola
ton of military rules. Lieutenants
Upshur and Small are not to be tried
and have not violated any rules what
ever. The CapitalHgladly corrects the
statement, which was copied from
another paper.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Gone Fishing

Messrs. James r. Brashears, Will
lam f. Childs and Robert II. Wolch,
left this morning on fishing trip at
South River The parties drove to
the shore in Mr.. Brashears' team, tax
ing along with them all necessary par
anhernalia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Change of Offices

DIR. J. J. Murphy, who formerly had
his Office corner of King George and
Randall streets, has removed to No 8
Northwest street. At the new Office
DIR. Murphy has the following Office
hours: to 9 a. M. /. 80 to 2. 30 and
5. 30 to 6. 30 p. m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Remains OF Kent Loomis.

Assistant Secretary of State Francis
B. Loomis passed through Washington
Yesterday with the remains of his
brother, f. Kent Loomis, which ar
rived on the liner st. Paul at New
York yesterday, on his way to Park
ersburg. w. Va. where they will be
inferred
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
PROSPECTS FOR MERCHANTS.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Special Dispatch to Evening Capital
New York, Aug. Expressions
collected from leading merchants both
in New York and other business CEN
tres are almost universally optimistic.
In lines Of dry goods, groceries and
drugs there is a general sentiment
that trade during the coming autumn
will equal if not surpass that of year
ago, and it is Furthermore the uniyer-
sal view as far as expressed that the
presidential election will have no i'll
effect. Collections are generally good
and reports from statesmen on the
road are universally encouraging.
Strikes are regarded as the only blot
upon the fair prospects.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Sailing Party.

A delightful sailing party was given
last night on the Lulu" by Miss
Blanche Martin in honor Of her guest,
Miss Genevieve Safel. of Washington.
There were IA in the party. The sailing
party went out to the bay. but were
obliged to return soon in the harbor on
account of the choppy seas and the spray.
A very pleasant two hours were spent on
the boat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
Big Haul of Fish

John Frank, of thesfrm of Frank &
Parkinson, fish dealers. made a large
haul of fish this morning. Nine bar
rels of rock were brought in this morn
ing and seven barrels on Wednesday
night. The fish found ready sale.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
To Be Tried By G. c. M.

I John Parkinson, a sailor on the San
tee, at the Naval Academy, who is
now confined to the brig for violation
Of naval regulations, awaiting trial by
general court martial at the Academy.
The court has not been ordered as yet.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
once an Admiral Now Governor

Admiral John G. Walker yesterday
assumed the governorship Of the Pana-
ma canal zone. Major General Davis
will return at once to the United States.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
Items of Interest Gathered From All
Parts of The CountrY
CONDENSED.
EDITORS MEET AT MACOMB.

Special dispatch 10 Evening IapltAL
Macomo, H., Aug. 5.-The Military
Tract Press Association, one Of the
oldest state editorial organizations in
the country, held its annual summer
meeting here today. Papers on topics
OF interest TO the editor and news
paper worker were presented by Will
Curtis, of Kewanee, o. L. Capmbell,
of Knoxville, Miss r. Louise Fitch,
of Galva, e. A. Snively, of Spring
field and number of others.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT

Tor RENT-FURNISHRD ROOMS FOR MAN
L and wife or two gentlemen with board or
without. DO. . Carol Avenue. near Market
Space. jig
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
j. ON IN.


4 OST-In neighhordOod of state House Hill.
IL Lady's Hunting case WATCH. Reward II
returned TO Capital office. s5w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05

UNOR RKNT-IN PRIVATE FAMILY, TO A
u quiet man-third story front room. light
and airy. Apply Capital office. ia
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-05
WANTS. LOST. FOR SALE

Wants, For Sale. For Rent, Lost, Found, &C.
not exceeding lines, inserted ONE WEKK, o
less. for 10 Cents, and additional lines in pre-
portion-to be accompanied by the CASH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
IMPORTANT NETWORK POLICE BILLS.
Would Create the Office Of Lieutenant in
the Local Force.

Albany. March 22-Thrse bills Of Importance to
the Police Department Of New-York City were IN
troduced to-day by Assemblyman Rugby. by re-
quest. one creates IN the force the ONCE OF
lieutenant OF police be filled by such officers as
have heretofore held and who still hold the RANK
OF sergeant OF police. and who were pfOihOtcu
thereto from the rank OF rOundsman under the
rules OF the Civil Service and also sergeahtS Who
still hold such rank and who became such Dy Virtue
OF the New-YOrk consolidation act relative 70
first appointments Promotions 70 neutehahCles
to be made only from the rank or rOunosIsiaii
by competitive examination and after TWO years
service Captains TO be made only from ueuten-
ants after three years service. but ueutenaIlS Who
promoted 10 be sergeant from the rank OF
roundsrnan are to be credited that three years
with the time they served sergeants. The other
two bills perfect the relation OF the new ONCE 10
the present law
One effect OF the bill would be to cut on from
promotion TO the rank captain all the detective
sergeants particularly the hundred or more who
were raised from patrOlmen by the late Michael
G Murphy when he was Police commissioner
Many Of these detective sergCantS have been per-
forming the duties Of sergeants in precincts. ana
are In line for promotion Another effect OF the
bill would be to raise the regular sergeants little
above the detective sergeants in rank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
R4MAPO NOT YET DEAD.
Ramors Of Bill for Big WGter
Supply Here Heard.

Albany. March 22-Eumors OF the introduc-
zion OF a BIN providing comprehensive scheme
Of water supply for the city CT New-foTK anu
also for the smaller cities In the Hudson water
shed were heard tonight. In come quarters Il
was reported that this plan contemplated tAe
purchase by the city o. State Of the Rarnapo
water rights and the establishment Of a coinPFe-
bersive supply similar 20 the Nashua River sys-
TEN used by the city OF Boston and olher
smaller cities IN the metropolitan district so
called.
What details had been agreed on for this plan
could not be learned. Only a persistent runner
zras 10 be discovered. Taken IN connection Win
the agitation concerning the Duchess County
rneasurs introduced by Assemblymen !. 4.
Smith, this ru,nor is regarded as indicaiEe OF
the vitality OF Rsmapo interests CT Ranlapo RI
rnors The story as reported is THAI the plan
had been originally conceived for introducuol
- the ner+ session. but FOX some reason lao
been nut forward year and was 10 be intro
51lce6 al this session. While cities as FAR nortA
as Poughkeepsie might be affected by the Ram
ar,o rjubts in the Catslls, Il IS also pointed OUT
NAT a trunk system tapping either Lake ontario
or Lakes George ard Chanplain has also been
much discussed as the true RELIEF Tor the present
shortage IA New-York City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
ODFLL NAMES Baker.
4 ppointment as Railroad Commits
sioner Sent TO the Senate.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Albany, March 22-Governor Odell, IN &C
oordance with the agreement made with Senator
Platt last Sunday sent the name OF Frank NJ.
Baker as Railroad Commissioner to the Senate
this afternoon FOR confirmation Senator Green,
Of Broorpe County. moved that It be confirmed.
Senators Grady and E,lsberE both rose. and the
former objected Senator Grady made mo-
ton 20 refer the matter 10 the Railroad Com
mission and get an opinion from the Attorney
General as 10 whether as result OF the action
OF the senate last year in failing to confirm M
Baker he was now eligible Senator Raines
moved that this motion lie on the table. end by
a vote OF "A TO II It prevailed. Last years IN
surgents." Senators Bracket. z. p Brown ana
l-lsberg. all RETAINED from voting.
Coincident with the sending Of Mr.. Bakers
name WINS the introduction OF a new bill 10 IN
crease the Railroad Commission from three 10
i've members IL was generally understood at
The time when the agreement TO renoInlnate
Mr. Baker was reached that this bil! would De
introduced Rumor has II that George W.
A1Fridre Is 10 be one commissioner ana thaL
The other is to come from New-Eork- Inc name
Of Charles II. Murray, chairman OF the Couhly
Committee has been suggested, as has thAI %
7 E6gar Ieaycraft former Tax Commissioner
II was understood IN this city Sunday nlsht el'e'
..,o conference between Senator Platt and cover
ro- O5eu that the retention OF Frank N Baker as
Y7,u-oas Commissioner was one OF the terms OF
arTecrnent reached ut the conference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
DOCTORS RAP CORONERS.
Hearing on the EIsberg Bill at
albany.

Albany March 22-Ths Elsberg bill aboushins
the Office OF coroner IN New-York City had q pub
lie hearing IN tho Assembly cities Committee to-
day. Coroner Flaherty, OF Brooklyn. and DR.. Al
bert Weston. cororers physician for Manhattan.
opposed tho Esberg DlI. and urged the McManus
proposition. reducing the number Of coroners TO
one IN each borough. DR.. Weston said that the
former was thoroughly bad IN that Il obliterated
the coroners inquest and would tend 10 over
burden tho already too busy Health Department.
The bill he declared be fun of all sorts OF In
oonsstencies and contradictions. All those IN favor
OF II Interested Only from the medical side
Of the proposition and overlooked tho fact that
there were many other phases Of the question.
Coroner Flaherty dwelt the fact that there had
been criticism Of the conduct of affairs in the
coroner'H office. except IN Manhattan. and there
fore Il unfair 90 al the other coroners 10 pass
a sweeping bill abolishug them all
Favoring the Elsberg bin and against that Of
Mr.. McManus large number % physicians.
Headed by DR. Eliot Harris. chairman O; tho Com
mittee on Legislation Of the New-Yorz State Medi-
cal Association. the party included Professor
Stephen Smith. consulting surgeon % Bellevue
Hospital: Professor Andrew II. Smith. president OF
the New-Yorlz Academy Of Medicine. Professor \.
jacob OF the College OF Physicians and Surgeons;
Professor George y. Stewart. OK Sew-York Uni
versity and Bellevue Hospital Medical College;
Professor Alexander Lambert. president OF the
Network County Medical Association; Dr.. II. 4.
purdy. and J. T. Lewis. counsel Tor tho work
State Medical Association. All followed much the
same line Of argument ns DR.. Harris. who said IN
part:
The Coroner adds another terror 70 sudden death
g. the city u New Ork for IL he suspects suicide
then Section 775 Of the Code OF Criminal Procedure
commands that his jury must be present whie
the uspecton OF tho body IS being made The
Coroner is higher than the Sheriff and replevins
merchandise from him IN civil suits The Coroner
system in the city OF NewYork IL "a relic 81 byEone
ages and has outlived IT'S usefulness. In analysing
the FO-called Coroucrs bin understand how
the several existing departments Of our city gov
eminent can DO with great saving OF the City's
money the work OF the C0rouers' ONCE much moro
satisfactorily than ~ has been done heretofore
The bil transfers the judicial functions OF tho
once Of Coroner to the present city magistrates
whose duties are not mixed. but essentially those
OF judges. and the legal duties attending the Ia
quest viii he conducted by the District Attorney IN
a magistrates court and will have tho character
and dignity which beht proceedings always Of sol
ernr import @ parties Immediately concerned and
often Of far-Teachng influence upon the welfare OF
the community Ia which the susp scted crime
committed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
LEGISLATURE TO ADJOURN APRIL Is.
Date Fixed at Meeting of Leaders and Pro-
grsmme Adopted.

Albany. March z2-Tho State legislature viii ad-
journ sine die April 10 At noon three days after
the holding % the Republican State Convention.
and three days prior to the holding OF the Demo-
cratic State Convention This plan agreed on
a. conference OF the legislative leaders and Gov
ernor Oden held in the executive chamber late
this afternoon. IL Is understood that at the same
time the entire legislative programme was outlined
and that the number OF measures OF Importance to
be passed will be small. but viii include the in
crease OF the State Railroad Commission and some
bills granting a larger measure of homo rule to
cities.
An adjournment Of the legislature Will be had
from Friday, April s. to "Wednesday April b. to al
low the Republicans time to attend their cOnVen-
ton in New-York City. The legislature last year
adjourned April 3; in 1902. on March q; In
1871, April 6, and in 1900 on March 81. so that
this viii be comparatively long session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
PASS REMSEN GAS BILL.
WARM ASSEMBLY DEBATE.
Nee York Republicans Oppose It.
Other Routine.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

Ar,,,, March 22-The combined opposition OF
the Nez-York Republican members failed to defeat
the Re-lsen Gas bill to-day and Il passed the As
sembly ~ a vote Of 81 to 81 The BILL in a slightly
dirersat form was vetoed by Mayor Low last year
The measure has several times been amended II
seeks TO authorize the East River Gas Company to
Jay mains and pipes in Long Island City. but II Is
believed that incidentally. It validates old fran
chtses that have been forfeited The measure has
yet 10 be approved by Mayor Mcclellan
NJ Richter denounced the bill entirely prsju-
dlciEl the rights OF the people in that 1t said
nothing about compensation. He offered an amend
raent 10 require q 3 per cent compensation to tho
city on ell gross receipts from all sources and
STIMULATING that the price OF gas shouA not exceed
IS cents a thousand cubic feet. The amendment
was voted down.
Mr.. Finch opposed the bill.
NJ Newcomb spoke at length in favor Of an
amendment that the bill should not apply TO terri
tory he-einbefore expressly Notwithstanding TO
the original charter-but only 10 the Long Island
city region He characterized in bitter terms the
legislature which originally granted the charter.
and said Il received the condemnation OF every
decent man in tho State. Mr.. Newcomb declared
that the passage OF the present bill without his
amendment would ratify thoroughly vicious piece
Of legislation. Mr.. Newcomb's amendment was
defeated.
Stm another amendment was offered by MT.
Finch limiting the franchise Of the company TO
twenty-five years This was also lost. Is to s..
Mr.. Ellis then desired that the bill be amended
20 Is 10 make the Quanty OF me gas AuEIllsileo
subject TO such tests as the authorities OF New
York City shall require. Defeat also met this prop
osition. II was declared by Mr.. Agnew that the
bin was opposed by the voters OF tho city. To
this It replied that the city authorities would
OF course have chance 10 pass the measure.
After call OF the House the bill was passed IN
its original form by vote OF q to 80.
The Wallace bill for elevated station ct One
hundred and-thirtieth-st. was also passed. Other
bills PASSED include those OF Mr.. Keegan providing
for tho expense OF acquiring title to and opening
Bay Twenty third-st. between Benson and Cropsey
aves.. Brooklyn; Mr.. Cox. providing that whers
judgment for divorce or separation rendered in
another State On statutory grounds. which
action has been brought IN this State, all provision
for education OF children and support OF wife con-
tanned IN the foreign judgment shall be enforced.
and Mr.. Phillips prohibiting boothlacking after
8 p. m. Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
SMALL CROWD AT FRENCH OPERA.

Mr.. Conried did all he could to help the French
opera troupe now stranded in this city. He gave
them the use OF the Metropolitan Opera House last
night heated IT, lighted It, gave all the printing and
advertising and supplied the ushers and necessary
stage hands But he could not provide an audience.
There were several hundred people present. mostly
fellow countrymcn OF the unfortunate singers. but
In the big orchestra and FIVE galleries they looked
a scant handful About $500 needed by the
french company 20 get them all to their homes,
put hardly more than half that amount was taken
IN last night. 1t will do some thing. however.
The concert Programme which the singers pre-
heIlteu nevertheless. given with heartiness,
and received with much enthusiasm by the patriotic
E0IiIui Most OF the singers, IN the more spacious
auatorlum or the Metropolitan, heard 70
were far truer to the pitch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
Vanderbilt BUYS FARM.
alfred q. TO Enlarge Place at Ports
mouth-Racctrack Likelg.
LnY rrGEcRAPn TO rnE TRInrvE. ]

Newport. r. l.. March 22-Alfred c. Wander
bilt IS 70 make extensive improvements to his
place in Portsmouth, known as Oakland Farm.
and with this end in view he to-day purchased
from the heirs OF Charles s. Slocum the farm
opposite his place. He Will begin at once to
make changes In the place. The farm is At
Sandy POint-ave. and East Main Road, and
contains forty-nve acres. 1t adjons the prop
erty OF II a. G. Taylor, OF New-Iork
by acquiring this property Mr. Vanderbilt
owns the land on both sides OF the street.
and Il is understood that he IS to lay out race
track on the new land for the exercising Of the
horses for the stable which he and Reginald e.
Vanderbilt are 10 establish. 1t IS not known
what Mr. Vanderbilt paid for the Slocum farm
but It was probably large price. as 1t IS one Of
the most valuable properties in Portsmouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23

81 Oo9 GO a lot. IL comprises only ia SOU 3
inches. Mr.. MeIert paid $50 for IT, \ small tri-
angular parcel ct One hundred and-forty -ninth-s
and Third-ave. was bought about two years ago by
J. Clarence Davies for 500. at the rate Of 500
a square foot. That parcel however, had vaIuable
vault privileges
Alr. MeIlert recently bought for Improvement a
large Plot in EarmOunt-ave-. between Prospect
ave. and -huudred-a and -sev euty -siXth-st- IN
order TO improve his holdings there he DECIDED 10
buy the almost imperceptible gore parcel for
SO Its breadth at its widest part was only seven
about forty feet. The price he paid a square men
for the strip - IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
WOULD SIT IN sErPBUTIDTYG CASE

Albany, March 22-5udge D. cney HsrriclC. ~
Special Term IN this city Saturday morning will
hear arguments application 20 have chang.
q venue IN the action irFtitaf Cd ny q. II kava-
naurh OF waterford. against the Mercantile 11.ist
Company. A ". krech ana others for ilecC6 fraud
20 connection with the Inited states Shiphuildiug
Company. The action brgun in Saratoga
County, nn6 the defendants want Us trial 10 take
place IN New-Eork County. Tor which the applica-
lien made. The motion vtu be combstod By
Senator Rraclzett couCsel fer lkavanauEh. a stock
holder - the shipbGiici-g company. who alleges
fraud.
District Attorney jerome held a conference with
Tustice HcrTfck to-day. md asked him - he would
PRESIDE at TIRE session OF a special grand Jury 70
consl6er shc Ehipbuld.ag case. Justice Ecrrick IS
Eaid be willing 70 preside = the Governor calls
grand Jury Of ttlat character. Governor Osen
GONE days said thaf 81 De requested by Mr.
serome call a spe -ial grand 3Urv ne would 90 So
When seen this afternoon Mr.. Jerome declined 20
eiscufF the matter about which be had seen Judge
1icrTick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
COL. sYMONs TO GET A YEARS LEAVE.
May Serve on New-York Canal Board-His
Army Pay Will Be Stopped.
[rRoM - rp1nuNr nrRrA1r-l

Washington. March 22.-Colonel T. W. Symons
OF the Engineer Corps OF the Army. will be per
mitted 20 serve for one year member OF the
Advisory Canal Commission OF New-York State.
BY the action to-day OF the House Committee on
Military Affairs. Colonel Symons may have a leave
OF absence not to exceed year, and may accept
the New-York appointment for that time. Although
he may draw no army pay his salary a member
of the canal commission will be s., 800 a year and
his absence will be without prejudice as to promo
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
NEW SECRETARY FOR MISSIONS

1-,e Rev Hiram r HuIse. rector OK % "a,
4 nc T.a--..ra-st near Amsterdan-aVe.. =
Chuf'n ss,d secretary Of the American Cna
os.so-srv society. and viii enter upon 6aTlainsd
duties immediately after E1s 5 To- fSree years va
oy Bisl ~ ybs Pro-Cathedral in Stanton-s& rerce-s
he became rector OF the Per =, ne two organizai
ti06s TrouKh which the IL ~ has special
church does It's gsneSs So
charge OF Brazil and SbDS-