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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
JOHN R. TYDINGS
COMMITS SUICIDE.
Er-SsTgeant John R. Tydings Takes Ms
Life BY Shooting Himself Through the
Heart al His Home on Col
Iege Avenue.
DIED HALF HOUR AFTER
THE SHOOTING.

Round Sergeant John r. Ty.
dings committed suicide this after.
noon at his home on College avenue
by shooting himself through the left
breast
The weapon used was 44-calibre
revolver. The shot was fired at 4.I5
p. m. and death resulted in about fif-
teen minutes. Mr.. Tydings never re-
gained consciousness. DIR. Clement
Claude was summoned, but Mr.. Ty-
dings was conscious but beyond all
human aid. He is survived by u
widow, and four children, two sons
and two daughters. His sons are
Messrs. George L. and John r., Jr.,
and Mrs. McNemar and Miss Addio
rydings. the latter clerk in the
store of Isaac Benesch q Sons
No real cause can be assigned for
the deed, except melancholy The
domestic relations of the deceased
were of the most pleasant nature. He
was timer by trade, but had not
worked at his trade for many years,
and had no employment since he had
left the police force about four years
ago, when he was round sergeant.
He brooded over the loss of his posi-
tion and not having any employment
and about a year ago Mr. Tydings
went TO San Francisco, disappearing
suddenly from home, and not being
heard of by his family for sometime.
He returned from California about
six months ago and has been melan-
choly ever since. The shot was fired
in the front bedroom of Mr.. Tydings'
residence ON College avenue, where he
was alone at the time. The revolver
used is said to have been the same
used by Mr.. Tydings when he was
round sergeant on the police force
1t is now in the custody of Deputy
Sheriff Bryan, at the Court House.
When Dr. Claude arrived Mr. Tyd
ings was perfectly conscious. ne said
to the Doctor: "You can't do me
any good; am dying, but give me
hyperdermic to make me go easy. +"
No one was with him when shot. He
sat on the edge of his mothers bed and
fired the shot. When asked why he
did it, his reply was "Im in trouble,
and in fifteen minutes he was corpse.
He was Sc years old.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Did commendable Work.

Annie, the seven-year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Jefferson,
who was injured ON Sunday last by
failing down the steep incline at the
Naval Cemetery, is much improved
The little girl was unconscious for
some time after the fall and was pick
ed up and carried by several midship-
men of the fourth class, Naval Acad-
envy. These young men. scarcely more
than boys, rubbed the child's hands,
got water and bathed her face and
carried her in their arms to the home
of Mr.. Gesner, ON the cemetery
grounds, where she was cared for un-
til carriage could be sent for to
take her home. The young midship.
men who declined to give their names,
rendered valuable assistance to the
child, for which the parents feel truly
grateful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Competitive Examination

A competitive examination for a
scholarship from this county in the
Maryland agricultural College, was
held hits morning in the office of the
Board of School Commissioners of
Anne Arundel county in the Court
House. The examination began at 10
O'Clock. Four young men presented
themselves for the test. They were
Norman E. Brice, of the Third dis
trict, son of the late X. L. Brice; /;
Edward Jones, of the First district,
son of William +. Jones; Oden Lans-
burg, of the Eighth district, of David
sonville, and Daniel I. Hall, of the
Eighth district, son of John T. Hall.
The examination was conducted by
superintendent of County Schools +.
E. Wathen, Secretary to the School
Board. The result will be made
known later.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
PROTECTION FROM FIRE
Committee Inspects Colon al Theatre And
Recommends Changes.

The special committee appointed by
the City Council for the purpose of in.
vestigating the safety from fire danger
of the Colonial theater, visited that
place yesterday. This committee il
composed of Alderman Frank II.
Thompson and James F. Strange and
CouK ellor Hugh r. Riley. 1t was
found that the management had COM
piled with most of the recommends
tions made by the committee last year
in the way of additional exits, and
also that the new main entrance on
Conduit street greatly increased the
general safety. The member of the
committee, however, seemed inclined
to insist on wider stairway from
tine balcony and also upon fire. proof
curtain and the marking of exits in
some noticeable manner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Funeral of Mrs. Medford.

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Boone
Medford, whose death occurred on
Tuesday, took place this afternoon
from the Maryland Avenue M. +.
Church. The services were conducted
by the pastor, the Rev. I. Il. Peters.
The funeral was largely attended.
The pallbearers we're Messrs. Charles,
Edward, James and William Jones,
nephews, Frank Cantler and Flora
Cantler. There were a number OF
beautiful floral tributes. The remains
were inferred in the city cemetery.
James S. Taylor, funeral director, had
charge of the arrangements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Removed to cheltenham.

Russell Washington, colored, who
has been in the employ of John ii.
Tydings, of the Third district, was
brought here yesterday and placed in
Jail, to be returned to the Home of
Reformation for Colored Boys at Chel-
tenham, Prince George county, for
violating his parole of honor. The
agent of the institution has been no
titled to come and get the boy and re-
turn him to the institution for which
he was taken. The boy, who has been
on his parole, has been giving Mr..
Tydings considerable trouble, and ne
delivered him to the sheriff to be
returned TO Cheltenham.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
QUALIFIED AS MARKSMEN
Captain Hugh Riley And Private James
.Ronsh Have Records.

A squad of members of Company M.
First Regiment, of this city, spent the
afternoon at individual rifle practice
at Saunders Range, Glen Burnie.
Two of the members of the company
have now qualified as 'marksmen. -
These are Captain Hugh r. Riley and
Private James q. Boush To obtain
this grade a total score of 96 ont of
$50 at the ranges of 200, 800 and 500
yards has to be obtained. Captain
Riley's score was 103, and Private
Boush's, 96. There are seven classes
in all, of which 'marksman'' is the
fifth, being ranked only by "sharp-
shooters and ''expert riflemen, -
grades usually obtained only after
long practice.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
On the Rampage.

Solomon Scott, colored, got on a ram
page yesterday, and as a result is now
reposing in the county Jail as a guest
of Sheriff Hardy. Scott was first ar
rested on the charge of using indecent
language on the public highway in
this place, for which he was fined S.
and costs by Justice Lee. Scott then
attacked John Harris, the noted well
digger, and was fined 81 and costs.
Solomon, not being able to deposit
the necessary amounts, is now sleeping
behind prison bars. no doubt, a wiser
but sadder man. Officer Crawford
made the arrest.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
At Shady Side.

The following Baltimoreans are stop
ping 9t the Rural Home, Shadyside,
West River, this county: Mr.. and
Mrs. Ike Kaufman, A. Greenbaum,
George Kaiss, w. H. Busey, Mesdames
Nicholas, Heiser, Fred Groom, Cole
man, Charles H. Smith; Misses Cole
man, Esther Greenbaum and Hester
Heiser. Miss Ross and Miss Ella
Leary. of Washington, ID. O., are also
in the party.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
HEINIT BROKE "a BIRDS
AT The Regular Weekly Shoot of
The Gun C1ub-Clausen
Also Did Well.

The nineteenth weekly shoot of the
Annapolis Gun Club was held yester-
day afternoon on its grounds at Bouch-
er son the-Spa. The attendance Of
shooters was not as large as usual on
account of the weather.
Mr. Heintz won the medal in Glass
A, with the excellent score OF "a
birds, missing his seventh bird. La
medal with good score of % birds.
Look out boys 'Old Pop has got his
eyes open and some of the leaders for
the medal in Glass b will have to
fshoot up'' if they wish to retain
their lead. Below are the scores and
averages to date:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

Members of Green Mount Court No.
3, Order of Foresters, are expected
here on August %, and not on August
"a, as stated, to install the officers of
Court Annapolis. Green Mount Court
will have special meeting tonight to
arrange for the excursion and the local
court will have special meeting on
Monday night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
The First Examination

The Civil Service Commission at
the various stations throughout the
country will conduct the first exami-
nation for midshipmen in the navy in
1905 on the third Tuesday in April
The places in Maryland for this exam
ination are Baltimore, Cumberland
and Salisbury. Candidates may also
be examined in Washington, DC :, if
they so desire. The second and last
examination will be held at the Naval
Academy only and will be under the
supervision of the Superintendent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Repairs Have Begun.

Repairs have begun on the kitchen in
the rear of Kashner's lunch room OF
church street which was damaged by
fire last Saturday caused by the vapor
from gasoline becoming ignited while
colored woman was washing skirt in
the fluid. The repairs will be pushed
forward to the finish and the lunch room
business will continue as usual.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
CITY Treasurer's omce.

The Office of the city treasurer.
Charles H. Russell, of j.. will be at
the Council Chamber every Monday
and Tuesday during August and Sep
tember to receive taxes from $50 a.
m to / p. M, and at his office and
place of business, No. II Holland
street, the remainder of the time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Schooner With Melons.

The schooner Fanny May, Captain
j. w. Lankford, arrived here early
this morning from Brookvine, Nanti-
coke river. She was loaded with /, 100
Kolb melons. The captain endeavor-
ed to dispose of some at the city dock
this morning and left with the rest of
the cargo for Baltimore about noon to-
day. They were a fine variety of
melons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Married In Washington

Yesterday marriage license was is
sued in Washington to Harry Collinson,
21 years old, and Caroline o. Dawson,
IS years old, both of Anne Arundel
county. They were married by the
Rev. J. w. Steele, formerly pastor OF
the Methodist Church at Arnold 4
station, this county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Young Man Sick

John Riley, of Eastport. former
carrier of the Evening Capital, but
now an employee of the Watson, Flagg
Engineering Company, at the Naval
Academy, is quite sick at the home of
his parents. The young man is suffer
ing from bilious remitting fever, bor-
dering on typhoid. He is very
worthy young ann and well thought
of by his employers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Naturalized Today.

Caledonia Delgrasso, of Italy, a
member of the Naval Academy band,
was granted naturalization papers to.
day BY Judge Revell, of the Circuit
Oorut, having taken the oath of allie
glance to the United States and com
piled with al.the requirements of Law
of foreign born citizen to become
naturalized
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
18th Annual
REGATTA
OF TaE
CHESAPEAKE Bay YACHT CLUB
Prize. Magnificent Silver Service
MILEs RIVER,
Tomorrow. Friday Aug. Iath

To enable the people of Annapolis to
witness this event. which promises 20 be
the exciting and closely contested yacht
race held on the Chesapeake for years,
The Eastern Shore Transportation Com
pany will run their steamer. GEN. JAS.
DUMONT, over the course following
the racers, :rnaking a charge of only
rs cents for the trip.
Steamer viii leave Martins wharf,
Annapolis, at a. m. returning inn
mediateIy after the last race is finished.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS and
LUNCHEON served at moderate rates
Do not miss this delightful trip.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Paid His Fine

Peter Walker was fined 81 and costs,
amounting to So. 20. for disorderly con-
duct at Duval's Park Tuesday night.
He was arrested by Officer Crawford
on q warrant sworn out by Hattie
Smith and taken before Justice Lee,
who discharged him ON the payment
of the above amount.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Acting Aide.

Lieutenant r. Fl. jackson, United
States Navy, is acting aide to Com
mander Charles J. Badger, command
ant of midshipmen. who has charge
of the Naval Academy in the absence
of the superintendent aide, Lieuten-
ant Commander J. M. Poyer, who is
spending his leave with his family al
Sea Girt, N. J.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Repairing Executive Mansion

Painters and carpenters are busy
putting repairs ON the Executive Man
sion, which will be made spick and
span in time for the return of the
family of Governor and Mrs. Warfield
in the autumn, when they will occupy
it again Both the interior and ex-
terror woodwork will be painted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Admiral clark,s New Duties

Rear Admiral Clark, who command
ed the battleship Oregon during the
Spanish American war, has been de-
tached from duty as governor Of the
Naval Home, at Philadelphia, and or
dered to Washington for duty as presi.
dent of the naval examining board.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
win Not Contest.

1t is said to be the consensus of opin-
ion of the Annapolis Gun Club that
they will not again contest this season
with the Analostan Gun Club, of
Washington, which has recently sent
them q challenge. They may take mp
the challenge next year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Trim TO Ocean City.

Tickets are being sold rapidly for the
excursion to Ocean City to be given on
Tuesday. August IS, by State Capital
Lodge No p. Independent Order OF
Mechanics. The trip will be a delight
tul one Boat leave Annapolis at 7.45.
returning home at 1880 P. m. Round
trip only SI.5o. See ad IN another
column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Arrested For Assault.

Charles Harper was arrested by Off
Ger James Small for an assault on
Wesley Spriggs. He had q hearing
before Justice Charles q. Feldmeyer
this morning and was fined $5.O5.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
For Rife Practice

A SQUAD of men from Company NJ,
First Regiment, Maryland National
Guard, went to Glen Burnie today
for rifle practice at the rife range. Is
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
GENERAL AVERAGE.
CLAss B.


The deciding shoot with the Pros
pect Shooting Association. OF Balti-
more, will be settled upon the arrival
of Captain Rudolph Smith from New
York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
Trnck Too Cheap.

The farmers complain that garden
truck is so cheap and so plentiful that IT
is hardly worth bringing to market
Canteloupes are retailing Tor IS cents
per basket to 40 cents, and are the de-
iicious gem variety. They are too cheap
to pay for bringing them to market.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

The Oxford Dislilling Company have
recently placed on the market Parker
Rye, which they claim to be the purest
whiskey made, and especially suitable
for family and medicinal use.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

See Mr.. Carpenters Samples OF
b-Ri-Ko-Na Woven Wall Coverings
II Stanley street. EDGAR HUTTON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
tAt For Sale GaAt

A NEW SIX ROOM COTTAGE,
now under construction on First street,
Ea>tporI Lot 4oxIoo feet. ssThis is a
very attractive and neatly arranged
house, has large attic and open stair
way Will make any interior changes
TO suit the would-be purchaser. The
house will be completed Sept. I4th. Ap-
ply at building or at I79 Prince George
street. Annapolis.
SIS ]. J. WALTON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

VUANTRD-TWO FARM HANDS AT ONCE.
w Apply to w. B. FINKBINE, near AIMS
polls. 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
WANTED

XXANTED-A PERMANENT LAUNDREsS
wv for Emergency Hospital. Apply at the
Hospital. Sw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
FOR RENT

FTHo RENT-TwO FURNISHED ROOMS AT
l. ls7 Main street. Apply on the premises.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

IJyoR SALK-A NEw FIVE ROOM HOUSE on
I Hill Street near Madison Street. Lot 7Cx237.
Apply ON premises. - Sw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11
WANTS, LOST, FOR SALE

Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, sc.
not exceeding lines. inserted ONE WEEK, o
less, for % Cents. aud additional lines in pro
portion-to be accompanied by the CASH.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

1 AIDES AND GENTLEMEN WANTED
IL wepay $l5 thousand for copying al home
no mailing or canvassing; send stamp for par.
ticnlars. PURITAN MANUFACTURlNG CtlM-
PANl Worcester, Mass iT
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

NOR SALR-VRRY CHEAP, a good 80 foot
IL Oyster BATTKAU. with masts. sails. oars,
etc Whole complete outfit Tor $4,000. Address
N. b. e. Box Ia, Annapolis. Md. CIV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-11

CoR sALE-HcUsR NO. I34 MARKET street
L for sale. Apply Isl Duke of Gloucester
street. a10
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
THE SUNDAY CALL MAGAZINE.

NE of the handsomest editions the
and special articles that The Sunday Call Magazine
produced will be the special Odd Fellows Edition of
The Sunday Call Magazine which will appear Tomorrow
OF the encampment OF the Odd Fellows, be held this
week will be handsome
effect drawing coos ymbozng the principles for which Odd
Fellowship stands As the Knight Tempar edition. the number
VIII be devoted articles by the leading members of the order
Odd Fellows and their auxiliary branchthe Rebeahsn
State The leading article from the of James O. Mcguire,
grand of the Grand Lodge of California
the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the United Mr. Mcguire
and development of Odd Fellowship California
cssng the lodges the organization the Grand
the rapid growth the order the strength
OF relief and general of the of Odd Fellowship
IN California at the present time
American Odd Fellowship" by William H. Barnes, grand
scribe OF the Grand Lodge OF California grand
Georgia, review of Odd Fellowship
IN the United States His article embraces brief
establishment OF the institution of Odd Fellowship
States, America influences
principles for which it stands Articles other
Odd Fellows the State The Spiritual Side Fellow
ship By Rev. Ebert Die past grand chaplain of Grand
adler General and Department Brewer and
The Influence of Odd Fellowship California"
retary George T. Shaw.
The Rebeah Assembly and treated in three
special articles with many illustrations Mary secretary
of the Rebaah Assembly for the past fifteen years. contributes
The Care of the Shood which the Orphans Groy
treated Mrs Olive T. Allen contributes
human interest story interesting have come
OF the home and Mrs
Of the Rebeah Assembly, contributes paper "Rebekah Odd
Fellowship"
All ALL edition that every local visiting Odd
Fellow will find indispensable authentic record OF the
status Of State and National Odd Fellowship.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
Teachers Unions

Editor The Call: An editorial in
the Chronicle September Is discuss
ing the unionizing of teachers reminds
me of the schoolboy who wrote. The
crab is a red fish that walks back
wards" The teacher replied, your
definition is good except that the crab
is not red, is not a fish and does not
walk backward" So the said editO-
rial deals not with facts. but with
fancy.
The first charge is a heinous one.
viz: That organizing school teachers
is a new idea. The editor of the
Chronicle is referred to Chicago.
where a teachers union has several
thousand members who are affiliated
with the Federated Trades and who
have received great benefits through
organization. New York City has a
teachers union of 1000 members and
is recognized as a bona fide trades
union. Coming nearer home, the
teachers of San Jose are Unionized
and are afiliated with the State Fed
Grafton of Labor. The teachers Of
Santa Clara County also have a sue
cessful organization.
The second charge is that teachers
should not be organized because they
have steady jobs and their compensa-
ton and hours are regulated by law.
One of the largest unions in Boston -
that of the municipal employees.
The thousands Of men employed by
city, State and nation are, as a rule,
union men, The letter carriers and
postal clerks are well organized, yet
law. Yes, this is true, but in a great
degree it was by their organizing that
those wages and hours were obtained
If teachers work for wages they are
wage earners. therefore eligible to q
union; and. further. that 1t is their
duty to affiliate with the others who
helped to get the conditions they now
enjoy. The public schools OF America
have no more loyal supporters than the
trades unions.
Another charge is that We want the
teachers in our power. that we may as
sess them. During the four years Of the
existence of the California State Fed
Grafton of Labor not one Of our mem-
bers has ever been assessed a cent.
and never will be. In fact, some teach
ers have told me that the reason why
they would organize is that they might
escape assessments from the politi-
clans. who would prostitute our schools
for private gain The editor says we
want the teachers for political pur-
poses. Quite the reverse is true. Many
teachers are at the mercy Of the pesti-
lential politician, and the instructors
of our youth wish to organize to escape
his nefarious practices.
F. G. WHEELER.
Organizer State Federation OF Labor.