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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
For Bigger Battleships

Secretary Bonaparte, Of the Navy,
who is strongly in favor of additional
vessels for the navy of the battleship
class, will ask Congress TO authorize
the construction of not less than three
of these vessels. The General Board
of the Nayy,of which Admiral George
Dewey is president, is now at work
on a program for naval increase.
which will probably be used by Seere
tary Bonaparte as q basis for his rec
concentrations to Congress. The Gen.
eral Board is known 10 favor strongly
the construction of battleships of not
less than Is, 600 tons displacement.
Such ships are capable Of carrying
more powerful batteries than the l6,
000- ton vessels now being built by this
country and can be given the same
rate of speed as the battleships Of
2. coo tons less displacement. IT Con-
gress authorizes the construction OF
is, COO ton ships it has been decided
by the naval experts that their main
batteries shall consist of twelve u
inch guns. The consensus of opin ion
among the members of the General
Board is that there should be unifOr
nifty of caliber in the guns Of thC
main battery of modern battleship
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
DISCUSSED THE NEW ARMORY
Governor Warfield Prssides At a
Meeting of Governors And
Visitors.

The regular quarterly meeting of
the Board of Visitors and Governors
of st. Johns College was held at the
board room in Mcdowell Hall last
night The meeting was presided over
by Governor Wariield, who arrived IL
town in the afternoon.
The actual business transacted was
largely Of a routine nature aud CON
sisted of the receipt of the various
reports of officers and committees.
The plans for an armory for the col
lege came up for discussion, and the
scheme of combining the meeting
place of the two local militia oompa-
nies and the college battalion was
proposed and met with almost general
favor.
There was some slight opposition to
the plan, but it lis now thought that
the matter viii be presented to the
next legislature and an adequate ap-
preparation asked. The matter will,
however, first be brought to the at
tention of the Board of State Aids
and Charities Although the matter
has not been gone deeply into, the
present idea is understood to contem-
plate the erection of suitable build
ing at site facing King Georg Q
street, on the campus directly in the
rear of President Fell's house. The
entrance for the militia men then
would be from King George street,
while the College cadets would enter
from the side facing the campus.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
AN INFORMAL HOP.
Items of Interest From St. Johns
College.

Some of the students Of st. John s
COLLEGE have attempted TO get up an
informal hop for Friday night but it
has not been decided as yet whether
they will have enough men 10 make
the hop a success or not. A great
many of the men who regularly attend
the hops belong to the football squad
and are not in very good condition to
attend hop after the afternoon prac-
tice.
AT meeting of the Cotillon Club
Mr.. Pere Wilmer was elected chair
man to succeed Mr.. Evelyn Harrison,
who did not return TO college this
year. The hop committee will select
the dates for the winter series Of for
NAL hops probably within the next
few days.
Quite number of new students have
entered college during this week
Among them are some prominent
baseball players, also some men who
are hoped may turn out good football
players. Ruhl, large man, who has
been playing for some time on Tones
varsity, came in last night aud IL
is hoped ne may strengthen the team.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Heavy, Fast players.

Daily practice of the Navy football
team reveals the fact that it is in ex-
cellent condition. Great interest is be-
ing taken in the condition of the 190-
FOUNDER who showed up SO finely back
of the line last year, but broke his leg
in the Princeton game. Douglass says
his leg is as good as ever and that he
has no fear of it. Piersol, Philadel-
phia boy, will take Captain Captain
Farley's place at tackle. He is 10
pounds heavier than Farley and Svery
strong. Altogether, it lookf as if the
Navy would have the beefiest line in
it's history.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
BANKERS OPENING SESSION.
ASSEMBLED IN THE HOUSE OF
DELEGATES TODAY.
Visitors Entertained BY Farmers
National Bank On a Trip
Up The Severn.

The tenth annual convention ut the
MARYLAND Bankers Association was
opened in the new hall OF the House
of Delegates at the State HouRe this
morning at 10 so O'Clock.
The session was called TO order by
MIR. John Gill, of the Merchants
Trust aud Deposit Company, Of Bal
timore, president OF the Association.
who was followed by the Rev. Joseph
Patton McComas, rector of st. Annes
Church, who offered the opening
prayer.
Governor Warfield then extended a
welcome to the distinguished visitors,
during the course of which no was fire.
quently applauded loudly. His ad-
dress of welcome WAS replied TO by
Mr. Harrison w Nickers, of the Sec
ond National Bank of Chestertown,
on behalf of the Association.
Considerable time was then taken
mp by the receipt of the Committee OF
Administration, the secretary. the
treasurer and the membership COM
mittee The committee 20 audit the
treasurer's accounts was then appoint-
ed and also committee on nomiua.
tions.
The closing feature of the session
was a magnificently practical address
by MIR. j. Edward Simmons, presi-
dent of the Fourth National Bank.
of New York city. The speaker took
as the subject of his address Honesty
Is The Best Policy and at the cons
olusion Of his speech was given ris-
ing vote of thanks by the members of
the Association.
just prior 90 the adjournment Mr..
John Writ Randall, Of this city, en-
behalf of the Farmers National Bank,
invited the members of the Associa-
tion 20 a trip up the Severn river this
afternoon. The bankers and their
families, after luncheon at Carvel
Hall, boarded the captured Spanish
gunboat Alvarado at the Naval Acad-
emy dock aud left for the trip up the
beautiful river, the boat having been
rendered the local banking institution
for this purpose.
Tonight the visitors will be enter
tanned ut banquet 20 be held Mt Car
vel Hall and tomorrow afternoon they
viii be officially received at the Naval
Academy by the authorities there.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Baltimore Has First Performance

Mr.. Henry W. Savage has selected
Baltimore for the first performance OF
''2905, which will be one of the chief
events of the theatrical season. The
opening will be at the "a oademy of
Music, Baltimore, on October 8. 1t is a
musical fantasy by John Kendrick
Bangs and Manuel Klein. AS is ex-
pected, it is of the Bangs type of
humor and the situation are novel in
the extreme. Mr.. Bangs is one of the
most prolific and keenest of American
humorists. has written a satire on
present day events it is in prologue
and two acts, the action takes place
one thousand years hence Six air
ships, liquid air girls, electrical bal
let's and transformation scenes will be
among some of the new things which
Mr.. Savage promises. The produc-
tion will be the most spectacular Mr..
Savage has given. The company will
be large one, among them will be
many wellknown favorites among the
principals will be seen Christie Mac
Donald, Helen Hale, Helen Marvin,
Clayton White, Edward Martindell,
Reuben Fax, Clarence Harvey and a
host of others. The opening will be
of three fold interest. Curiosity at
tends the venture of Mr.. Bangs into
musical fantasy. His book has enjoy
ed wide popularity and his field is
wholly his own. So the way in which
Mr.. Baugs will look back on us from
''2905' is matter of more than pass
ing interest. Mr.. Klein. the com.
poser, wrote the score for Mr.. Pick
wick.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
In Trouble Again.

The Rev. Timothy Tice, colored,
a former pastor of colored Methodist
Episcopal Church in this city, is hav.
ing trouble in New York Rev. Ben
jamin T. Tanner, of the African M.
K. Church, New York, was sent to
settle the troubles which grew out of
Bishop ArnetT's appointment of DR..
S. Timothy Tice, a negro Democratic
leader, as presiding elder over the
churches of that state. The church
opposed Rev. Tice and the officers
threatened to make the church indie.
pendent unless Tice was removed. II
will be remembered that Rev. Timo-
thy Tice, while pastor of the Aunapo
lis Church, got into trouble on one OF
two occasions.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Assaulted Small Boy.

Paul Browdy was yesterday after.
noon fined 50 and costs, amounting to
IS 30 by Justice Charles G. Feldmeyer
for an assault upon William Barton
Brooks, the young sou of Mr.. John
e. Brooks. The child was standing
in front of Jones' book store on Main
street. according to the testimony,
when Browdy, who keeps an optical
supply place next door. ran out, grab
bed the child by the ear and cuffed
him in the face. It was stated that
the optician had been bothered re-
Gently by the small BOYS of town yelle
ing in at his door to inquire if lac had
a pair of cows speetacles. or opera
glasses for dogs. He had mistaken
the Brooks child for one of his tormen-
tors and determined 20 square matters
without too close an investigation.
He paid his fine and was released.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
GAVE A COMPLIMENTARY DANCE.
Close of The Season AT Boucher S
Woodland Grove Across
The Spa.

Despite the fact that many Of Mr..
Boucher's patrons urged him to keen
his grove at Woodland on the Spa open
until the first of November, and to
continue the weekly dances, which
have been such pleasure to a large
number of young people, the season
practically closed last night. AS a re-
turn courtesy Mr.. Boucher gave as a
farewell of the season complimentary
dance TO his friends and many patrons
On Monday night three hundred in
vitation cards were issued and nearly
all of them were accepted.
Last night was an ideal night for
the dance, which was to be the grand
finale of the season. The new moon
shed its soft beams over the beautiful
and picturesque Spa. Myraids of
stars twinkled and glistened through
the crisp atmosphere that separated
them in their heavenly home from
the star gazer on this mundane sphere.
The air was not too chilly for COM
fort, but cool and refreshing.
Mr.. Boucher's large launch trans
ported the crowds of young people,
and the grove was brightly lighted for
the occasion. Sweet music was watt
ed on the autumn breeze across the
creek, and the anxious dancers could
scarcely wait to reach the dancing
floor. A portion of the Naval Acad.
envy orchestra furnished music, and
beautiful music it was. Never did
the orchestra play better, and the
dream waltzes and sprightly two-steps
inspired the dancers. Extra music
had been engaged for this occasion,
and the effort of Mr.. Boucher, the
host, to make this an affair long TO be
remembered, was indeed most success.
full. Everybody enjoyed himself. The
management was the same that IL had
been all the summer-the manager
being Mr.. Boucher himself.
Too much credit cannot be given
him for he able manner in which he
has conducted all social events in his
grove, whether public or private. He
will not permit disorder of any kind,
and the general public knows that
any picnic, dance or public demon
stration at Boucher's Grove means a
well conducted, orderly andwell man
aged affair. Intoxicants of any kind
are not allowed on the grounds, and no
man. no matter how high his rank or
station is ever permitted to 60 across
the creek, it he is in an intoxicated
condition. Mr.. Boucher is without
fear or favor, and ii is to the decided
stand he has taken that his dances and
demonstrations of any sort have been
above reproach. The many patrons
of the grove highly appreciate the
farewell extended
them last night and it was fitting
denouement OF the season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05

Bananas will soon prove a luxury,
according TO statements made by the
tropicl-fr dealers. In fact, prices
are already soaring, with over 100, 600
punches of the fruit on the Baltimore
piers. The United Fruit Company
has issued .circulars to their customers
and to the trade in general to the effect
that prices have advanced % to 40
cents per 100 pounds, and that further
advances may be expected The Ital-
ian .Fruit Dealers Association s
steamer recently took in a cargo to Bal
timore, which was disposed of at from
Is to 80 cents Per bunch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Before Feldmeyer.

Justice Charles G. Feldmeyer this
morning had quite a busy session, dis
posing of several cases brought to him
for judgment.
George H. Brown, arrested BY
Patrolman Brooks. was assessed 81 rs
after pleading guilty to disoIderly
conduct.
Harry Woods got the same amount
of fine and costs for disorderly conduct
in the Market House, having been ar
rested by Patrolman Frantum
Leroy Wilmington was fined So. 20
for soliciting baggage on the platform
of the Short Line station and OBJ
structing the footway.
Joseph Thomas wife had him pre-
sented for slappiDg her face. but after
wards relented and was allowed to
withdraw the charge upon payment OF
the costs. amounting to So. All of
the above offenders were colored per-
sons.
W. Weiskoph and @. II. Clay, two
sailors presented by Patrolman Owens,
were assessed %. rs each for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct Both
paid their fines and were released
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
SECRETARY At ACADEMY.
CAME TO ADDRESS BANKERS
CONVENTION.
His First Official Visit To Academy
Since he Succeeded Sec
retarY Morton.

Secretary of che Navy Charles J..
Bonaparte arrived in Annapolis this
morning and was received officially
att the Naval Academy by Superin-
tendent James II. Sands and the usual
military honors were accorded him.
The Secretary arrived from Balti-
more, where he presided at the Re.
publican State Convention last night,
on the IL O'Clock train He was met
at the station BY Rear Admiral James
II. Sands, Superintendent of the Acad-
emy and the latter's aide, Lieutenant
Commander p. p. Magruder. u. 6.
n. The party drove to the Oklahoma
gate TO the Academy and entering
there were received officially.
The full corps of officers at the in
stitution in their tull dress uniform
of their respective ranks were in wait
ing on the walk in front of the super
intendent's residence. On the oppo-
site side of the driveway, facing the
entrance to the house was the com
mand of marines at the Academy bar
racks, under command of Captain Rus
sell. On their right was the Academy
band, under Professor Charles A.
Zimmerman.
AS the Secretary and Superintendent
drove to the latter's doorway the Off
GERS saluted and the two companies of
marines presented arms while the
band played flare. Admiral Sands
and his guest entered the house at
onoe and were followed by the corps
Of officers who were then presented TO
the Secretary of the Navy. They left
after this ana shortly after their de-
parture the Secretary was driven to
the State House, where he addressed
the members of the Maryland Bank
eTs' Association. which was in ses-
sion in the new House of Delegates
Ola m hnr
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Celebrating German Day.

Charleston, S. c., Oct. 5.-The Ger
mans and German Americans of this
city are out in full force today to, cele-
brate German Day." which is sup
posed to be the anniversary of the first
German settlement in this country
According to one version the first Ger
man settlers who landed in this conn
try, founded homes in or near Phila-
delphia. while, according TO another
verison. Charleston, S. O., was the
place where they established their first
settlement. The matter has never
been quite authoritatively decided and
the Charleston Germans CHOOSE to adj
here to their version and celebrate an
nually the anniversary of the supposed
first. German settlement in this coun-
try.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
To Plan Campaign.

The committee on registration and
other matters pertaining to the COM
ing Dem0Cratic campaign, which was
appointed at the recent meeting of
the Democrats of the county, will as
semble tonight at the Office of Mr..
Robert Moss in the Southard Building.
Plans for an active campaign prior
to and after the next registration day
will be completed at this meeting and
other steps looking to a Democratic
victory IN the fall election taken.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Naval Orders.

The following naval orders nave
been issued:
Commodore n. J. X Patch, retired,
from navy recruiting rendezvous, Bos-
ton, to home
Captain II. g. o. Colby, from navy
yard, Boston, to navy recruiting rem
devious, Boston.
Captain w. II. Everett, from Naval
War College, to navy yard, Boston, as
Captain.
Commander J. @. Fremont, to Wash
ington, as member Of the board Of in
spection and survey
Acting Assistant Surgeon T. @.
Blackburn. from recruiting duty to
nav. recruiting rendezvous, st. Louis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Appointed Teacher.

Miss Marguerite Linthicum, augh.
er of Mrs. Georgeanna Linthicum. near
Annapolis, has been appointed assist
ant teacher in School No. 3, District
,. Miss Idnthicum ha: had some val
liable experience in teaching and is
fully capable OF filling the position.
For several years she has been q pri-
vate instructor, and was visiting
governess for the children of Com
mander Austin NJ. Knight, u. S. N.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Advertised Letters

List of advertised letters remaining
in the postoffice September rs, o.
Persons calling for any of these let
terS should mention that they we're
advertised and give date Of advertise
meht
Mems List-Robert Adams. Will
lam Beans, Arthur +. Brown, Ser
geant Dory Aron, Z. Frances King.
3. +. Marin, A. a. Merrick, David
d. O'Brien, 2; Joseph Page. Frank
Welch.
Women's List-Mrs. Eliza Braun.
Miss Mary Carb, Miss Miley Shines.
Mrs. Denny Simmes, Mrs Nancy Wal
lace, Miss Margaret Wagner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
An Historic Fort Sold.
special Dispatch to Evennz Capital.

Johnstown, N. Y. Oct. 5.-An in
teresting real estate transaction was
placed on record in the County Rec
orders Office today Tt involves the
sale of the lands belonging to the
Akin estate. an embracing Fort Johns
ton, the oldest baronial mansion in the
United States and Louis Akin, of
Grundy county, Ia, for considera-
tion CT $23, 600 The estate was divided
into 90 parcels. The first parcel sold
to the two brothers included Fort
Johnston, which for many years has
been the Mecca of students of history.
The fort was sold for $50, 90. This
fort was the scene of many skirmishes
with the Indians and also of many
peace conferences with the red en-
whom Sir William subdued.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Straw Ride Partv

Miss Lizzie Sears gave party last
night at her home at Camp Parole TO
her young friends, several of whom
live in Annapolis. In order to have
these present, Miss ISears sent in f r
them farm wagon filed with straw
and gave the young people a straw
ride. Some who went from town arc
Miss Eugie Dixon, Miss Addie Beallo
and Miss Grace Crutehley, Messre.
Daniel and Raymond Taylor aud Mr..
Will EbIing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Veterans Hold Reunion
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Scranton, Pa, Oct 5. The surviv-
ing members of the One Hundred and
Forty third Regiment Pennsylvania
Volunteers met this morning at Grand
Army Memorial Hall for their annual
reunion. Only short business meet
ing was held. which was followed by
dinner. which was served by the la
dies of the local Grand Army Posts.
There will be rally in the afternoon
and a big campfire with addresses,
music and singing in the evening.
The attendance is very large.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Former Citizen Iniured. !.

Word was received iu Annapolis to-
day of an injury suffered By Mr..
Harry y Thompson. formerly of this
city, but now resident Of Philadel-
phia Mr. Thompson, who is an en-
thusiastic wheelman, fell from his
bicycle and sustained fractured arm,
which while not serious will confine
him to his house for some time. The
injured man is well known in Annapc-
lis. where he spent his early life and
has number Of relatives.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Board Meetinp Todav

The Almshouse board of trustees 10
the poor, of which Alderman James
T.. Strange, of this city, is chairman,
is holding a meeting at the county
institution today The session is the
regular monthly one aud the board
will be entertained at dinner by the
keeper and matron of the Almshouse.
In addition TO this the historic old
building is to be photographed today,
the pictures to be used in Riley'a His
tory OF Anne Arundel County.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Had Good Luck.

Col McLane Tilton yesterday en-
tertained number of friends by e
launch and fishing party. The party
left Captain Brutis' wharf about
noon aud sDent the afternoon and
evening fishing about the nearby
points and bars, returning late in the
evening. Their luck was excellent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
To Make Installation Address

Rev. Thomas p Holloway, pastor Of
College Avenue Baptist Church, will
make an address at the installation Of
DR.. Ford. the new principal OF the
South Jersey Institute, Bridgeton, n.
J. He will return Saturday and
preach Sunday as usual. Mr. Holloway
left today for Bridgeton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Selling Out Her Estate.
oecial Dispatch to Evening Capital.

Bordeaux, France, Oct. ga syn
dicate of local lumber merchants has
purchased the magnificent estate of
ex- Empress Eugenie at Solferino. The
estate, which includes So 600 acres,
was created by Napoleon ILL.,, in 1857,
at time when there was great rise
in the valuo of land in that Depart
ment. From that time the district
began to develop with rapid strides.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
: Will Change Motive Power.

New York, Oct. OIL The New York,
New Haven g. Hartford railroad is
making preparations for changing the
motive power on some or all of its
lines from steam to electricity. An
order for 25 electric locomotives has
been placed with the Westinghouse
Electric and Machine Company by the
railroad company. These locomotives
will be driven by an alternating cur
rent, single phase, which is asid to
be the most economical application of
electrical power yet made.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
First Practice Monday.

The first rehearsal of those who wilt
take part in the light opera 'The Con
doliers. . TO be given for the benefit Of
the hospital, will be held on Monday
night. This like the subsequent re-
hearsals will take place in st. Anne s
Chapel room at the corner Of Prince
George and East streets.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
City Will Lose Playground
SneciaI nisnatch "a Euen,na cani..I

Pittsburg. Pa. Oct s. There is SER
ious trouble between Henry Phipps,
the steel magnate and the tax officials
of Allegheny and the result will un-
dobtedIy be that the city will lose the
fine playground which Mr.. Phipps has
had fitted up at his own expense upon
property valued at 81, 900, 900.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Maryland Patents.

The following Marylanders have
been granted patents during the past
week Henry s. Brewington. Balti-
more, sealing disk or packing for bot
ties or other vessel; Elliott T. Hump
ton, Reistertnwn, automatic switch.
For copy of any of the above pat
ents, send 10 cents in postage STAMPS
with date of this paper to G. A. Snow
& Co., patent attorneys, Washington,
D.. %. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
The Lucky Winner

A handsome electric alarm clock,
made by Barchs Electric Clock Com
pany. Chicago. ILL.,, was raffied last
night at Mr. John Nason's. The clock
was won by Mrs. o. Klakring
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-05
Removed to Naval HospitaI

Lieutenant ". H. Buchanan. q. S.
N, is i'll of diphtheria and has been
removed to the hospital at the Naval
Academy.