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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
Death Of onslow stearns whitford.

most unfortunate accident late yes
terday afternoon resulted in the death soon
thereafter of Mr.. Onslow Stearns Whitford,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
Car Barn Bandits Resentenced.

CHICAGO. April To-day, owing to an
alleged technical error. the car-barn band
its, Van Dine Niedermeyer and Marx, were
resentenced in the criminal court by Judge
Kersten. The bandits are to be executed on
April %, the date named In their original
sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
The Use of Colors.

In these vestments the Catholic Church
makes use of FIVE colors-white on the
feasts of the Lord. the Virgin. the angels
ana OF saints who were not martyrs; red.
CT lie feasts of Pentecost. of the finding
and c=altation of the cross and of the
apcss:os end martyrs; purple which IL the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
Cutaway Coats and
Vests, SO. IS.

Lot of Is fine Black Clay
Worsted Cutaway Frock Coats
and Vests: sizes "a, 35 and SO; the
quality sold at $3.50 and SIS;
choice, 1915.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
WORKING DOUBLE FORCES
Day And Night Shifts AT Naval
Academy Getting In Shape
For Academic Year.

Few people know that gangs of work
ingmen are working night and day at
the Naval Academsy in order TO have
things in shape and readiness at the
opening of the Academic year on Oc-
tober lst.
For some time past it has been rea-
lized that with the enlarged class OF
midshipmen, the increased number of
buildings and new life, which the
Academy has taken ON, will necessi-
tate increased lighting facilities and
the enlargement of the electric light
plant planned. To this end an addi-
tion has been made to the old power
house, which was not found to be
large enough. A new engine is being
put in the building of the latest i'm
proved type and pattern. 1t is a 750-
horsepower engine of the Ball & Wood
Company's make and one of the finest
on the market.
A new boiler is to be installed of
the latest type and in order to get the
place ready for the new machinery,
two shifts of workmen are employed
one at night and one in the day. They
are composed principally of bricklay-
ers and laborers. Part of these go to
work at a. m. and work until IL
O'Clock, noon; the others work from
p. IN. until p. IN. A certain amount
of work must be done to be ih readi-
ness for the contractors TO put in the
new engine. Recently an extra sup
ply of wiring has been put in and arc
lights have been strung for the night
force.
The buildings that are expected to
be completed for occupancy at the
opening of the academic year are the
officers mess, the marine engineering
and construction building and por-
tion of the midshipmen' S quarters. An
effort is being made to do away with
steam as a motor power and to substi-
tute electricity, which is cheaper, less
trouble and cleaner All machinery
will be run in future by electricity.
The foundation for the new engine
and boilers in the power house is
about completed. 1t is expected to
complete the work and Go turn over
the marine engineering and naval con-
struction building TO the government
in the fall, when three OF the new
buildings are expected to be ready for
occupancy, and the new Naval Acad-
emy will rise Sphinx like from the old.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
MANY KNIGHTS IN LINE
Louisville The Scene of Many Large And
Imposing Gntherings-A
Gala Dav.

Louisville, Ky., Aug. l6.-This has
been a agla day in the history of Louis-
vile, and, though the city has been
the scene of many large and imposing
gatherings in the past few years, the
spectacle witnessed today is conceded
to have been one of the most impress
sive in the city's history, and to have
brought within her confines the lar
egst crowd ever seen on the streets.
The low rates ON the railroads went
into effect Saturday, and since Sunday
the people have been coming in from
all points in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
and other states. The railroads expect
ed to carry 80, 900 people, or so, but
the. rush has been far beyond these fig
ures.
The great crush came today, as the
special attraction was the parade of
the uniformed rank and the subordi-
nate lodges, which marched through
the principal streets of the city. All
public and private buildings were
gaily decorated for the occasion, and
everywhere along the line of march
and ON ther principal streets the
Knights of Pythias colors, enlivened
with national flags, fioated from win
dows and balconies or hung from ropes
stretched across the streets. When the
hour for the parade arrived the people
began to station themselves along the
line of march, and on both sides of
the street the masses of human beings
filed the doorways. crowded the side
walks and pushed far out into the
street. For distance of three miles
the crowd was packed along the street
and stood for two hours watching the
pageant.
Supreme Chancellor Bangs and the
officers of the supreme and grand
lodges, the city and state and county
officers, viewed the parade from the
reviewing stand. The column, consist
ing of fully 10, 600 members of the uni
formed rank, started at 2 O'Clock, the
officers, numbering about 500, all being
on richly caparisoned steeds. The
Kentucky brigade of several regiments
and bands led the march. Indiana
and Illinois came next with the largest
number in line. Ohio, Iowa, Michi-
gan, California, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, West Virginia and other states
were we'll represented. More than a
score of states in all were represented
in the uniformed rank. and as many
were in the subordinate lodges, the
members of the latter in the parade
being about $4,000.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Death of Mrs. Hickox

Mrs. Clara E. Hickox, wife of Mr..
Clayton K. Hickox. died on Wednes-
0lay last at Ocean Grove, N. j., after
an illness of several weeks of typhoid
fever. The remains were taken to
Cleveland. Ohio, for interment in the
family burying ground. The deceased
was the mother of Mrs. Gould, of this
city.
Mrs. Hickox was, before her mar
riage, Miss Clara E. Caswell, of Au-
rora, Ill. She married Mr.. Clayton f.
Hickox. of Cleveland, Ohio. Some
wears ago Mrs. Hickox purchased
Loretta. - the farm at Parole, near
Annapolis, recently owned by the Bar
rows Mr.. and Mrs. Hickox resided
here for some time, but spent last win
ter in Baltimore. They had packed
their belongings and expected to spend
next winter in Annapolis. The de-
ceased was a member of the Cleveland
Chapter, Daughters of American Rev
olution, and was a woman of rare lit
erary attainments, and handsome per
sonality. The news of her death was
received here yesterday with deep re-
gret by her many friends.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
RANKS SEEM THINNER.
Not Quite Is Many Of The Boys in Blu,
As In The Years Which
Have Passed.

Boston. Mass, Aug l6.-There was
not SO many of the boys in blue in line
as in former years, but notwithstand-
ing this fact the parade today of the
veterans of the Grand Army of the Re-
public in this city will be long remem-
bered by the thousands of people who
packed the streets along the line OF
march TO witness it. The parade start
ed at 10 a. M. being concluded at p.
M, the line of march being but little
over two miles long.
From every porch, window and roof
of every building along the march
people looked down ON the long line of
bobbing blue and To these spectators
the veterans sent back cheers and hand
waves of greeting. The human flag
that the Grand Army committee had
planned so carefully was all that could
be hoped for. The stand especially
constructed for it was ON the common
facing Temple place, through which
the parade passed on its way TO Park
square. The reviewing stand for Com
mander- in Chief Black and distin-
guished guests was on the Boylston
street mall. The parade passed both
the state house and the city hall, Civ
ing both state and municipal officials
an opportunity to review it. With
military precision the veterans of An
tietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg and
Appomattox swung into line at the ap-
pointed hour, ready for the command
to march. A platoon of police led the
column.
Following the bands, drum corps
and Commander in Chief Black and
his escort came the several depart.
ments of the Grand Army of the Re
public, with the Department of I'LL
nois in the van. Naturally Massaohu-
setts turned out the largest representa-
tion. Second in point of number was
New York, followed by Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Mis-.
souri,. Throughout the parade was
strictly military. No women, children
or grotesque costumes being permit
ted. The few carriages in line were
reserved for the use of disabled vet.
Grams. who came in for round after
round of hearty cheers all along the
route.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
FIREMEN Do SOME STUNTS.
An Excellent Drill of Independent
Fire Company No 2
Last Night.

Last night Independent Fire Com
pany No. 2, gave one of the best fire
drills it has ever had. For the first
time since the large engine has been
purchased it went out of the enigne
house with steam on. Heretofore
steam had to be gotten up ON the route
TO the fire or after the engine had been
pulled out.
The enigne was drawn by horses, but
the firemen drew the heavy truck.
They went along so rapidly that man
power showed up fine along with horse
power. The objective point of the drill
was the Arundel building The new
hose recently purchased with the new
hose truck was used for the first time
and worked admirably. The test was
a perfect one. Two streams of water
were thrown, clearing the top of the
building with ease. The drill was
most satisfactory, and the firemen ex-
press themselves we'll pleased with the
new equipments. They wore their
new rubber coats for the first time and
found them impervious to water
Last nights drill was in charge of
Assistant Foreman George Sullivan,
who acted foreman in the absence of
Foreman George +. Quaid, who is
away from the city. Marshal p. K.
Porter, assistant TO the Chief Fire
Marshal, also assisted in directing the
fire drill The men worked systemat-
ically and directed their efforts ON the
supposed fire at the Arundel Building.
The drill was most helpful and gave
much practical experience to the fire.
men. The drill was over at half past
nine and the engine and hose carriage
were returned to No. Company's de-
partment until the next real or sup
posed fire. Immediately after the
fire drill the regular meeting of the
company was held in the quarters
above the engine house. Several appli
cations for membership were present
ed, and were referred to the commit
tees. One junior member was elected
into the company. There was a full
attendance and the meeting was very
satisfactory one.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Entertained Elk Friends

Mr.. John Frank acted as host last
night to thirty live of his Elk friends
whom he entertained in royal style al
his place at the foot of Prince George
street Everything about the premi
ses was made spiok and span and a
long table, improvised for the occa-
sion, was spread with crabs and trim
mings.'' Shortly after 8 O'Clock the
guests began to assemble, and when
the thirty fifth had arrived. the host
invited all to sit down and enjoy cater
ing to the inner man.
Grabs were served in every style
from crab soup. hard crabs, deviled
crabs, soft crabs, all the way down
the menu to crab salad. Each course
was accompanied with the appropriate
trimmings Liquid refreshments
were supplied in abundance and toasts
were drunk to the health of the host
and to the Elks present and also to the
" Absent Brother. /" 1t was jolly party
of Elks who are proverbial for having
a good time when upon pleasure bent.
Everybody enjoyed the crab feast, and
o Everybody voted Mr.. Frank a right
royal host and no mistake.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
The DUBUQUE Launched

The United States gunboat Dubuque
was launched yesterday afternoon AT
the shipyards of the Charles L. Sea-
bury Gas Engine and Power Company,
at Morris Heights ON the Harlem
River. New York The boat has been
under construction for the last eigh-
teen months. She is l95 feet in length
and when completed will have all the
latest improvements in naval con-
structiOn.
There was slight hitch to mar the
launching. Miss Maragret Treadway,
of Dubuque, Ia, who was selected tc
christen the boat, was so nervous that
she did not break the bottle of cham.
pagne over the bow on the first trial,
so the gunboat slid into the water un.
christened. After the boat was towed
around to the dock, Miss Treadway,
who had regained her compOsure, Went
through the ceremony, and with the
words "I christen thee Dubuque" the
ceremony was over.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
County commissioned

At the regular weekly meeting of
the Board Of County Commissioners
today, a full board being present,
among other matters the following
business was transacted:
Arthur T. Hatch was appointed
road commissioner for the Third dis
trict.
A committee, composed Of the Pres
ident of the Board, the Counsellor and
two citizens Of the Third district, to
be named by the President, was APP
pointed to confer with the United
States enigneer regarding the con-
struction of the Severn river bridge.
The clerk was directed to advertise
for two weeks for bids on the Severn
river bridge, the bids to be opened
August 30, at IL, noon.
The clerk was directed to avdertise
for bids for repairs to the Hammond's
Ferry bridge and approaches thereto.
Messrs. Shipley, Phelps and the
Counsellor were appointed commit
tee to confer with the Baltimore coun-
ty commissioners regarding the con-
struction of the Sweetser bridge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
uncle Sam owns Manua islands

The Navy Department has received
from Commander Underwood, u. s.
N. commandant of the Tutula naval
station, deed signed by the princi-
pal native chiefs Of the Manua Islands
of the Samoan group, ceding the is
lands to the United States. By the
agreement between Great Britain,
Germany and the United States, made
about three years ago, Manua was
ceded to this Government. The native
chiefs, however, did not feel kindly
disposed toward the agreement at first,
but the fair treatment they have re-
ceived under American rule has en-
tirely changed their views.
The signing of the deed, which is q
practical acknowledgment of the SOW
ereignty of the United States, was a
voluntary act. The chiefs who signed
the deed will receive presents of ear
rings. watches and medals. Com
mander Underwood recommends that
to Tutulia and Manau be given the
official title Of American Samoa" OF
g Eastern Samoa. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
officer Owens Fined.

Owing to pressure of other business.
Mayor Samuel Jones, who was to have
rendered his decision yesterday in
the case of Officer Samuel Owens,
charged with conduct unbecoming an
officer in making an arrest on the
night of August 4, did not meet the
patrolman yesterday evening at forma-
ton.
The Mayor rendered his decision in
the case today when he imposed fine
of So ON Officer Owens, accompanied
with a reprimand. The case was
heard on Friday last, when charges
were preferred against the officer by
Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Bodkin, of Madi-
son street. The officer entered the
house Of the latter and arrested the
former on a charge proved to be
groundless. The facts in the case have
been previously published in full in
fha OanitQl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
PRICE ONE GENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Trustees Appointed, Teachers Con
firIned And Scholarship
Awarded.

AT a meeting of the Board of School
commissioners for Anne Arundel
comfy held today the following bust
ness was transacted:
John Ii. Branzell, Joseph III. Thomas
and Louis Wilmington were appoint
eel trustees of School 8, District 2
(Eastport)
Samuel Norfolk was appointed trus-
tee of School 5, District S, vice w. @.
Greenwood, removed from the county.
Miss Elsie Williams was appointed
teacher of School 8. District ?.
The following graduates of the State
Normal School, Baltimore, who are
applicants for teachers and are elig-
ible. were appointed: Edith Nj. Whit
taker. 1922 West franklin street, Bal
timore; Maude Wilkins. 1i04 Edmond
son avenue, Baltimore; Queen Thomp-
son, 7l6 West Mulberry street, Balti-
more.
The resignation of Miss Delmar @.
MeNemar was presented and accepted
Miss McNemar was "a teacher of School
IL, District D, and resides at Glen
Burnie
The application of Miss Louise
Linthicum, assistant to the principal
of the Annapolis High School, for an
increase in salary was received and
declined. The Board, should il in
crease one teachers salary. would es-
tablish "A precedent which it finds
would not permit at this time.
Edward Jones, son of w. Il. Jones,
of the First district, was awarded the
scholarship in the Maryland Agricul-
tural College for four years. Mr..
Jones was the successful competitor in
a recent examination, but he secured
the first average at a very close margin.
All teachers contracts for white and
colored schools must be filed in the
office of the School Commissioners by
September L. All vacancies existing
ON September | will be filled by the
School Commissioners.
The following teachers were con
firmed: J. III. Beard, District 1,
school 10; Temperance Higgins. Dis
trict /, school IA Lulu White, Dis
trict /, school 8; II. H. Neale, (color-
ed, District /, school 6: Mary T..
johnson, (colored), District l., school
3 Sarah ID. Webb, (colored), District
2, school 4 w. ii. Perveil, District 2,
school 3; M. Il. Gregory, (colored).
District 3, school s.; Carrie II. Nor
agn, District 3, school 70; Mary Il. b.
STEPHENS, District 4, school 10; Maude
Turner, District A, school 10; Il. v.
ID. Williams, District 4, school s
Mamie III. Lowman, District 4, school
s.; Ethel Cole, District 5, school 2 /;
Maude Mancha, District 8, school IL
eliza w. Shepherd, District 4, school
n; Fannie l.. s. Burnett, District s,
school 2; Sadie e. Humphreys, Dis
trict 8. school s.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
CAPT. STONEY'S KINDNESS,
Renders Valuable Assistance to The Care
takes Of The County Bridge
Over Severn River.

The men in charge of the Severn
river bridge for sometime past have
received material aid from Command
er George NJ. Stoney, in charge of
ships at the Naval Academy. The
bridge was damaged at the draw some
months ago by being run into by a
barge load of sand, which tore the
draw away. Since that time a scow
has been used as a substitute for the
draw. much to the inconvenience of
residents in the county and those in
town who are Obliged TO travel back
and forth by means of the bridge.
Four men, William Campbell. John
Arnold. Richard Mason and Edward
Campbell, are the caretakers of the
bridge and have charge of the scow
used in the transporting of passengers
from one side of the draw to the other
Captain Stoney, of the Naval Acad-
emy. has truck farm on the other
side of THE Severn, at old Fort Madi-
son, and goes over frequntely with
his wife to see how his garden is
coming on The truck garden for the
government is pet scheme of Captain
Stonev's aud under his care and super
vision has become most successful
one. In frequently passing over the
Severn bridge Captain Stoney has be-
come thoroughly familiar with the
condition of affairs and has lent valu-
able and material aid to the care
takers.
Recently the ''apron" of the bridge
was damaged and Captain StOney
told the men he would have it fixed
which he did. sending carpenters and
material for repairs at a considerable
cost TO himself He has been very
kind to the men and recently made
them a present of canvas tent to pro-
tect them from the rain. The care
takers of the bridge feel truly CRATE
full for Captain Stoney's kindness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Annapolis Boat Club Dance.

Tickets are on sale tor the dance to be
given tomorrow night by the Annapolis
Boat Club at Boucher's-on the-Spa. A
special program OF .music and dancing
will be given, and everybody who goes
may expect a pleasant evening which
will be more than realized. Hot coffee.
sandwiches, ice cream and cake will be
served on the gruonds and lemonade and
soft drinks of all kinds will be for sale.
The Annapolis Boat Club assures all
who patronize the dance tomorrow even
ing a most enjoyable time. Dancing
will be from 8 10 midnight. Get your
tickets now and 60 with the crowd to-
morrow night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
ORPHANS COURT.
Judicial Disposition of The Affairs of The
Orphans And Widows.

Inventory of the personal and real
estate of Elizabeth NJ Franklin, de-
ceased, was filed and approved.
The first and final account Of f.
Waters Hall, executor of Kate q.
Hall, deceased, was filed, examined
nd passed.
Application of Kate Pinkney for
guardianship of Evelyn Cooper, minor
child of Florence " Cooper, deceas-
ed. was filed and passed.
Guardian bond of Katie Pinkney,
guardian of Evelyn Cooper, infant
child of Florence Cooper, deceased, was
filed and approved
Report of +. Waters Hall, executor
of Kate G. Hall, deceased, was filed
and passed.
Administrator bond of q. w
Brady, administrator of Jennie +.
Brady, deceased, was filed and ap-
DrOyed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Quiet Home Wedding

A very attractive but quiet home
wedding took place last night at
O'Clock at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. Hibbard, No. % Carroll
street. The groom was Mr.. Stanley
J. Kinkaid, of Cleveland, Ohio, and
the bride was Miss Ethel Victoria
Hibbard, of this city. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Joseph p
McComas, rector of st. Anne's parish
The groom is an employe of the Naval
Academy. Mr.. and Mrs. Kinkaid
left for q wedding trip and on their
return will reside in Annapolis The
wedding, which was very pretty one,
was Witnessed only by the immediate
families of the contracting parties.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Death. of Mr.. Higgins.

Richard Francis Higgins, of Will
mintgon, Del, died at his home in
that city last Wednesday. The de-
ceased was formerly of Anne Arundel
county, and was a brother of Mr..
George Higgins, of this city. He was
73 years old, aud was we'll known in
Annapolis. where he frequently visited
his brother. Mr.. George Higgins re-
turned yesterday from attending his
brother's funeral
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Broke Camp.

The party of ladies and gentlemen
who have been camping at Boucher's S
for the past ten days, broke camp last
night aud returned to the city. Some
Of the campers were Mrs. S. X. Brewer
and daughters, Dorothy and Marjorie,
Mrs. W. II. Feldmeyor and daughters,
Grace and Merriam, Miss Flora M.
Woolley, Misses Katherine, Emma.
jamie, Maude and Edna Feldmeyer,
Miss Nichol, of Fargo, N. D., the
Misses George and Esther White, Miss
Ennis and Messrs. White and Field
never.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Open And Free to All 4!

The drawing for the 50 gold piece
will take place tonight at s O'Clock at
St. MaIy's Hall on Duke of Glouces-
ter street. The drawing is open and
free to all and everybody holding a
ticket with number ON the same is re-
quested to be present. All the num-
bers on the coupons torn from the
tickets will be placed in receptacle
and one drawn out by some disinterest-
ed party. The gold piece will go to
the one holding the ticket with the
duplicate number The public is in
vited to tonight's drawing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-16
Proposals For Hospital.

The Navy Department in another col
umn advertises for proposals which
will be received at Washington, ID.
c., until IL O'Clock, noon, Wednesday,
September 10, for a building for a
hospital at the Naval Academy. Spec
ifications will be furnished on applica-
ton at the Academy. For particulars
see ad. IN another cloumn.