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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
THE SUMMER ASSEMBLY.
Special Dispatch 70 evening Capital.

SpCCidl AtiNpalSu " t~NttihA8 (ePAaoAs
Frankfort, Mich. Aug. 6.-The Con-
gregational summer assembly opened
its first annual session today on its per
manent grounds here. The assembly
has secured for its permanent home
I25 acres of land between Lake Michi-
gan and Crystal Park. and bordering
on both. The Congregational, United
Brethren and Methodist Protestant
denominations have united in making
this a great rallying point for those
denominations and to promote a closer
union of these bodies. The session
today will continue two weeks. The
speakers include Prof. c. B. Stevens,
ID. D., of Yale University; Prof H..
r. LLOYD, ID. d., of the Pacific Theo-
logical Seminary Prof. q. S. Beard
slee. ID. d., of Hartford Theological
Seminary; President H. O. King, of
Oberlin College; Rev. f. W. Gunsau-
lus. ID. D., of Chicago, and III. L..
Gale. the distinguished eastern evan
gelist
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS.


Interesting developments are expect.
ed in the case of attempted burglary on
West street Thursday night as report.
ed in yesterdays Capital. After Mrs.
Engleke saw the mans hands through
the shutters in the rear of her house
ON West street, she gave the alarm and
an officer of the police force began to
institute search for the culprit.
Only one man was seen on the street
in the vicinity of the affair as he
was making his way homeward. The
officer kept his eye on the man and
followed him TO a certain residence
ON Madison tsreet, occupied BY high
ly respected family. The officer rang
the bell, head was poked ont of Q
second story window and the officer
asked if Mr. B. lived there. The
reply was he did, and the officer re-
quested him to come down. This was
done, when, it is said, the officer told
Mr.. B. he was prisoner.
Mr. B. objected to being reused
from his slumbers in any such heath
enish fashion and wanted to know the
why's and wherefores, which, of
course, were not forthcoming. Mr.
B. is said to have requested the officer
W BCAlnAb 4AAAu ~ kOD OA 1OAnCtiAAk
less ghostly than pajamas, and he
went upstairs to don street costume
closely followed by the officer. Mr..
B. objected to the officer going into
the bedroom, where his wife was and
when Mrs. B. discovered the condi
tion of affairs and that her husband
was about to be arrested, she became
excited.
The loud talking aroused gentle
man boarder, who appeared ON the
scene. when, the officer claimed, him
also as a prisoner. There was some
remonstrance, but of no avail and the
boarder was placed under arrest
There was nothing against him at the
trial before Justice Feldmeyer yester
day, and the gentleman says the case
is not yet ended. He has preferred
charges against the officer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
To Be Buried at Arlington.

The remains Of Mrs. Nelson A.
Miles, wife of the former commanding
general of the army, were taken to
Washington last night from West
Point. where her death occurred We'd
nesday. The funeral services were
held this morning at the Arlington
National Cemetery. General Miles
and his son-in-law, Colonel Samuel
Reber, accompanied the remains to
WashintQon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Rowing Race Abandoned.

The Severn Boat Club that was to
have taken part in the regatta on the
Harlem River, N. Y, on Labor Day,
and which WAS to be furnished rae
ing boat, not being able to get one,
has abandoned the race. The boats
owned by the Severn Boat Club are
only practice boats and are not suit
able for the race. Several of the mem
bers of the Club, however, will go to
the races on the Harlem. The first and
second crews are making daily spins
on the Spa, preparatory to next years. S
racing. Both crews have developed
rapidly, and the prospects are very en-
couraging for next season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
SOUTHWESTERN COLONIZATION
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital


Austin, Texas, Aug. 6.-For the pur-
pose of oolonizing the railroad and
other cheap lands of the Southwest
country with healthy class of immi
grants from the East and abroad, col
onizintion companies to cooperate
with the railroads are being organized
to finance and handle such land enter
prises. One of the recently organized
companies is the Southeswtern Coloni-
ztaion Company, with capital OF
$500, 600, which will cooperate with
the Frisco system and other roads in
Texas, notably the ST. Louis, Brown
vile & Mexico. The colonization COM
pany will aid in developing tract of
about 5000. 600 acres of land lying
along the Gulf Coast, and which will
be sold at prices ranging from $500
to $5 90 per acre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Memorial to Sister

Miss Elizabeth Stevenson, of Phila-
delphia, formerly of this city, has pre-.
sented the Emergency Hospital with a
handsome plate glass instrument cabi-
net. The cabinet is a memorial to
Miss StevensoDs sister, to the late Mrs.
Brown, formerly Miss Mary Steven
son, who died few years ago in Phil
adelphia 1.-THE cabinet is very hand
some and of the latest improved pat
tern. 1t contains silver plate appro-
priately inscribed. The board of man
ayers have sent letter of thanks to
the donor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
GoULD's TIDEwATER LINE.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital.

optFlaI DIspatCH % I-FtNlHK ~apItdI'
Baltimore, Md, Aug. 6.-The West
ern Maryland Railroad announces that
il will have its terminal in Baltimore
completed by the first of the coming
month The Goulds have spent more
than 81 500, 600 on the work, and be-
fore the contemplated improvements
are finished more than So. 600. 900 will
be spent The opening of this line
will give the 26S miles of railroad of
the Western Maryland proper access
the harbor front at once. AT present
this is obtained over the tracks of the
Union Railroad, controlled by the
Pennsylvania.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
For Duty In Naval Regatta

The torpedo boat Talbot. attached to
the reserve torpedo fiotilla, stationed
at the naval torpedo station, Norfolk
navy yard, will leave shortly for Wash
ington. The Talbot has been desig-
mated for duty in connection with the
annual regatta of the Potomac River
Regatta Association, which will be
held at Washington on Saturday, Au-
gust 9th. The Talbot Will do patrol
duty on that occasion, and will assist
in keeping the course clear, and Will
aso be used in the capacity Of referee
boat, ON which the referee and other
officials will follow the racers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
The Band Leaves

A portion of the Naval Academy
band, Professor Charles A. thinner
man, bandmaster, left today at IL. 80
O'Clock for Deer Park, Md, the popular
mountain resort in the Blue Ridge.
where they will furnish music until
some time in September at the Deer
Park Hotel. The part of the band
that left today will relieve the mu-
sicians now at the hotel, who have
been playing since the season opened
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
LEGAL MATTERS
Transfers Of Property at The Court House
During The Past Week.


William A. Wagner, executor, TO
Elizabeth A. WagLer, property in 9th
dist. Con. 81.
VIM. A. Wagner. executor, to VIM. A
Wagner, trustee, property In 9th dist.
Con. 81.
Ida N. Rathbone, to Chas. w. II.
Smith, property in Annapolis Con. So.
RELEASES.
Border State Savings Bank to Rev JAS.
Gibbons.
VIM. f. Childs, TO Elias Parker.
Thos. o. Walton to VIM. Butler.
+. Rogers Ridout to II b. Myers.
II. b. Meyers, ct al, to Benjamin f.
Norfolk.
Work 3. & L. Asso to Reuben John
son.
Margaret F. Worthington to r. l..
Moss.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
CONTAINED CONTRABAND
MATERIAL.

Vladivostok, Aug. 6-The police
court have decided that the "KLihgt''
and her commander and cargo are
lawful prize because she contained
contraband railway material for the
Seoul Yalu railways.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Troop "a" Invited.

Governor Warfeld has extended to
Troop A, Of the state cavalry, an inyi-
tation TO hold it's camp on his estate,
Oakdale, in Howard county. The
troop will make a three-day march to
the regular army maneuyers, which
are to be held at Manassas, Va. in
Septebmer, and the Governor wants
it to spend one night ON his property
en- route to the big camp.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
TO wREsTLE TONIGHT.
special Dispatch 70 Evening Capilal

Vancouver, b. O., Aug. Crank
Gotch, who claims the catch-as catch
can wrestling championship of the
world, and Dan S. Mcleod, the for
mer champion, are to contest for the
title in bout here tonight. Both
men have taken great care in training
for the contest, and they are said to
be in fine physical condition. Gotch
believes he will win with little diff
Guilty, but Mcleod has a host of
friends and admirers who express con-
fidence in his ability to gain the deci-
sion and the long end of the $1,000
purse offered for the match.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
At The Aims House

A new inmate was admitted to the
Aims House on Thursday He is a
colored man from Brooklyn and his
condition is very serious. He is suf-
fering from heart trouble. There are
now Is inmates at the county aims
house, white and IL colored. Some
are quite sick. Keeper Perry makes
them as comfortable as possible.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
WIN Take Pinkney House

The famous old Pinkney House, that
was moved two blocks from the site
of the new Court of Appeals Building
to the present site on st. John s street,
will be occupied next winter by Mrs.
A. Owen Iglehart and her son, Eugene
w. Iglehart, Esq. Miss Mamie Pink
ney will live with Mrs. Iglehart.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
NOTICE.

The regular weekly shoot of the An
napolis Gun Club. which was to be held
on Tuesday, August g. viii be postponed
TO the next day, Wednesday, August 10
Members Of the Annapolis Gun Club
will please take notice and inform other
members Of the change.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Epidemic.

There is an epidemic Of dysentery
in parts of the Third district. A great
many people in the neighborhood Of
st. Margaret's have been afflicted
with this trouble. Some attribute it
to tile water, others to the inordinate
eating of fruit, which is abundant at
this time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
TO GO THROUGH DARDEN-
NELLES.

) Constantinople. Aug. 6.-Russia
has announced her intention of send
ing several volunteer fleet steamers
with coal through the Dardanelles.
She refused to give written assurance
that would not change the CONNER
cial character.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Lieut.. Hayes Retired

Second Lieutenant Edgar Hayes,
United States Marine Corps, has been
placed on the retired list on account
of disability incurred in the line of
duty. Lieutenant Hayes is a native of
Alabama, and was appointed to the
Marine Oorps in July, 1900, having
previously served in the volunteer
navy. His latest service was at the
marine barracks, Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Ran Nail In Her Foot.

Mrs. George II. Quaid, who ran a
nail in her right foot few days ago,
is able TO be out again. Mrs. Quaid
stepped on piece of board with q
rusty nail in it, the nail penetrating
her shoe and causing an ugly wound
in her foot. The usual remedies in
such cases we're Immediately applied
and the wound is healing nicely.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
New Cottage at Murray Hin.

A City Counsellor Hugh r. Riley has
awarded the contract for building a
two and a-half story frame cottage at
Murray Hill to. Parlett a. Skipper.
The contract for the brick work has
been awarded to William Il. Field
meyer, who broke ground yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Free to AM.

There seems TO be some misunder-
standing as to the races at the picnic
of the Holy Name Society TO be held
on Tuesday at Boucher s on the Spa.
The races are free to all who wish to
enter. and are not only for the So
ciety giving the picnic. Everybody
is at liberty to participate in the races.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
10 Shoot Oh Tie

Captain Hugh Riley. accompanied
by Corporal George w. Smith and Pri-
Yates John Kelly, Raymond Davis and
James Boush went to Glen Burnie
today to practice at the Rife Range.
Corporal Smith and Private Boush are
tie for second place and will shoot the
tie of this afternoon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Improvement. al HOSPITAL

A number of needed utensils aud
equipments nave been recently added
to the Emergency Hospital. Among
them is a lawn mower, a clothes
wringer and new cabinet for instru-
ments Everything at the hospital is
working smoothly and the outlook is
encouraging.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06

Among the naval orders issued are
the following: Midshipman Z. o.
Fitch to the Oregon; Midshipman 9.
A. Richter, to the Helena; Midship-
men j. e. Otterson and z. p. Basett,
to the Wisconsin. They are recent
graduates Of the Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Cashier on Vacation.

Mr.. George A. Culver, cashier of
the Farmers National Bank, left yes
terday for his vacation, which he will
spend partly at has old home in Pal
myra, N Y. Mr.. Culver will visit
his aged mother and sister. He will
be gone two weeks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Ordered to Academy.

The following are among the naval
orders issued at the department. at
Washington Lieutenant s. V. Gra-
ham, to duty at the Naval Academy,
August Goth; Lieutenant A. II. Sales,
to duty at the Naval Academy, Sep
tember |
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
A Cadet Tea.

Miss Ethel Martin, daughter of Mr..
G. Ed. Martin, gave a cadet tea this
afternoon at her residence on Prince
George street. A number Of midship-
men of the new fourth class, Naval
Academy. were invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
PORT ARTHUR HASFALLEN

Special Dispatch to Rvsning Capital
Nagasaki, Aug. G 1T is reported
here at noon today that Port Arthur
has fallen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
Items OF Interest Gathered From All
Parts Of The Country
Condensed.
ON FIGHTING CALENDAR.

Special Dispatch to Evening Capital
Houghton. Mich, Aug. 6.-Sig
Hart, the Chicago matchmaker, has
arranged an excellent programme for
the opening show at his athletic club
here tonight. Three round bouts
are scheduled, each promising hard,
fast work. The windnp will bring
together George Memsic. the Uincin-
natl lightweight, and Young Shar-
key for ten rounds at 1873 pounds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Taken To Hospital (.

Miss Caddington, of the Second dis
trict. was taken to the Emergency
Hospital today. She is suffering from
typhoid fever. There are now two
typhoid cases at the hospital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
Among The Winners

Among the lucky ones at the OGDEN
fair held this week near Davidson
Vile, was Mr.. Richard O. Chaney. OF
this city, who won q handsome sofa
pillow that was raf1ed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06

See Mr.. Carpenters Samples OF
Fab-Ri-Ko-Na Woven Wall Coverings
II Stanley street. EDGAR Hutton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
WANTS, LOST. FOR SALE


Wants For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, Sc,
not exceeding 4 liues. inserted ONE WEEK, or
less. for 20 Cents, and additional lines In pro-
portion-to be accompanied by the CASH.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06

lSOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MAN
Il ana wife or two gentlemen with board or
without. DO. 5 CAIRO Avenue. near Market
Space. j2s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
WANTED.

NTANTED-TABLE BOARDERs Good fare,
w private family. Gentlemen preferred. APP
ply No. ; state Circle. 3w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06

INOR RRNT-IN PRIVATE FAMILY, TO A
JIG quiet man third story frout room. light
and airy. Apply Capital office. j2s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06
FOR SALE.
FoR Rem

TTHO RENT-TwO FURNISHED ROOMS AT
4 Isl Main Street. Apply on the premises.
NOR RRNT-THRER NEWLY FURNISHED
IL BED ROOMS for rent. Apply at 102 Main
street tS5w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-08-06

A GENTS WANTED KvERYWHER E-TO
IN sell the Worlds only Egg Separator. Sells
ON sight in every home. Send iOcts for sample
TO Hanover Supply Co., p. y. Box 2i7, Annapo-
lis, Md. SIw
The Washington times., 1904-02-14
Carroll Institute Notes.

The Carroll Institute choir will in fu-
ture be known as the Cecilian Society
OF Carroll Institute, and will be directed
by Reginald DeKoven.
The literary society will hold its regu-
lar bi-weekly meeting Monday evening.
February Is. at 8 o'clock. The program
will include: Washington and Jumon-
Vile. or the English and French in the
Ohio Valley" by Major Edmond Mallet:
The Patent System of the United
States,' by f. J. Seabolt and Has the
Education of the Negro Been a Benefit
to Himself or TO the Nation?" by g. /.
Gardiner. The management of the in
stitute expresses itself as highly graft
fed at ire success OF the society, and
with the bright prospects for it's future.
At It's meeting held Wednesday even
ing. February 10, the Euchre Club took
a recess until after Lent. The usual
large number OF handsome prizes were
awarded. including the following: Wom-
ems first prize. Mrs II. p. Springer;
second, Miss Lizzie Burns; third, Mrs.
james A CahilI; fourth. Miss NJ. Han
nan; fifth. Miss Alice r. Mangan. and
sixth. Miss wathen. Mems first prize,
II. wenzel; second, Col. Mathew Brady
third, James Murray; fourth, p. Shu-
grue; fifth, T. j. McMorrow, and sixth,
NJ. F. Mangan.
The lecture committee, of which Or.
william B. DAILY is chairman. has com
pleted arrangements for the usual com
plimentary course of Lenten lectures
which will commence Thursday evening.
February d, and continue bi-weekly
throughout Lent, with The Natural
Beauties of ireland, by Father Kiordan.
The Washington times., 1904-02-14
Honors conferred on students.

At joint meetings OF all OF the depart
ments OF the day and night classes OF
Spencerian College yesterday. the fol-
lowing were unanimously elected TO rep
resent as speakers the class OF 1864 at
the commencement exercises in May:
Edith Olivia Emerson. District OF Co
lumbia, valedictOrian- representing
ladies' day and night classes. business
department; Clement Beaumont TIgl-
lard. District Of Columbia, mems cay
and night classes. business department:
Regina Toulson Bartlett. District OF Co
lumbia. saIutatorian. ladies day and
night classes. department OF shorthand
and typewritine; Robert Emmett Doyle,
District of Columbia. salutatorian Of the
day and night classes; Mary Katharine
Kerby. Maryland. reader Of poem to be
deIineated by the class Of 1904 in Del
sarte movements
All OF these were from the roll 81
honor 1901 This is the fortieth year
OF the college and the thirty-eighth an
nual commencement.
The Washington times., 1904-02-14
Literary.
Columbia Heights Art Club.

NOIuuD1d nel2nlS All SluD.
The Columbia Heights Art CLUB met
at the hons 81 e+rs NJ Z. S. Davis, III
Second Street northwest. on Thursday
afternoon. February H. Miss Catherine
Barlow presided. Mrs. l. w. Doris
gave a short talk upon art.
In the discussion that followed the
Washington Water Color Club exhibit
at 1925 C street and the water colors by
Paul de Longpre at Veerhoff's received
criticism. A period OF change and con-
fusion. THE Great Interregnum," when
the Empire Of Germany became a thing
Of the past and reverted TO a confedera-
ton of states, which for convenience
still kept up the name and form of an
empire. was the subject Of an exceed
ingly interesting paper by Mrs. J. f.
Engle.
The discussion was animated and tie
responses to roll call We're unusually IN
teresting As Dante was born during
this period Of German history. consider
able time was spent in the discussion of
his life and works and his connection
with German history.
"A Visit TO the Home of Albrecht
life of Heine were read. A description
of the modern Walhalla and the works
of EXAMINATIONS. from which Shake
speare is said TO have taken his plot for
Hamlet" were given.
Mrs A. p. Clark. jr., guest of the
club, recited Sacrificed Art" and read
an original story, Tire Echo of Hon
eymoon."
The Washington times., 1904-02-14
Charles Palmer Fills High Office.

Charles Palmer. recently elected TO
MI the office Of chancellor commander Of
Franklin Lodge, No. ?. knights Of
Pythias. is one Of the younger members
OF the order who fully deserves the
honor conferred upon him. His connec-
ton with the order began December IS,
1901, when he received the rank Of page
in Harmony Lodge, No. 81 In March
of the following year he was elected as
inner guard OF the same lodge to mi q
vacancy.
Franklin Lodge No. ?. being in need
of help on January %. 1903, Palmer and
several companions transferred their
membership. and two weeks later he
was installed as vice chancellor OF that
lodge, and also filled the position Of
press correspondent for that year. He
has always been an enthusiastic. ener-
getic. and efficient worker and officer
being endowed with many OF the quail
ties that go to make an ideal knight
In the councils of the lodge he has be-
come noted fer his tact and diplomacy.
as well as for his strict adherence TO the
high plane OF action which Pythianism
exacts Of all its members.
He brings to the executive chair the
same dignity Of manner and frmness
of decision which has marked his bear
ing in other official capacities, and with
out doubt his administration will be
wise and efficient.
A gold signet ring has been offered as
a prize to the member of the lodge who
brings in the most members during the
year. Mr.. Palmer has been IN the EN-
ploy of w =. Moses & Sons nearly six
years, and is highly esteemed by his
pn1O1Ovprg
The Washington times., 1904-02-14
Installation of Officers.

In the presence OF a large representa-
ton from Capital. Columbia, Potomac,
and National concIaves. District Deputy
Supreme Archon Wilbur S. Perry. as
sisted by T. II. Hicks. supreme provost.
of Richmond. Va: Alternate District.
Deputy Supreme Archon w. NJ Frank,
j. d. ,Biddis. A. c. Boyden, G. NJ.
Thomas. Peter ]. Meenen. N f. Web
ster. jr. John r Mickle, and w. H.
Hodges. acting as supreme officers. in
stalled the following officers OF Howard
Ferry Conclave. No. SIG. for the ensuing
year: Past archon. A T Lewis; archon.
Dr. A r. Bennett; provost. h T.
Graves: pEelate. Christian Herold: in
spector. George F. Ward; secretary. e
D. Anderson; financier. Joseph N Ben
ner: treasurer. J. F. Dwyer; wsrder. J.
Chester Wilfong; sentinel T. II. VIII
lett: trustees. n. z. Webster. jr.. DR.. T.
A. Grower. and Joseph S. Chamberlain.
Addresses were made by Wilbur s