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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
PREPARING THE PERSONNEL.
AUTHORITIES ARE ARRANGING
PRELIMINARIES
For The Court Martial Which Is To
Be Held At Tne Naval
Academy.

The details Of the court martial that
has been ordered in the case of Mid
shipmen Minor Meriwether, Jr., at the
Naval Academy, have not been fully
completed The Judge. Advocate.
General of the Navy aud officers OF the
Bureau of Navigation are arranging
preliminary matters and the personnel
of the, court is expected 20 be an.
nounced at any time.
Meanwhile advocates ana opponents
Of the socalled "code of honor" al
the Naval Academy are discussing the
probable outcome of the affair in its
bearing upon this code The trial of
Midshlpman Meriwether will have an
important bearing on the code system.
The system will to n certain extent be
actually, if not technically. on trial,
and there is interesting speculation
over the effect of possible revelations.
Naval officers do not deny that
there has been "code OF honor at
the Naval Academy, and many of
them privately declare such a code es
sential. Almost from the beginning of
the Navy there has heen some code of
honor among midshipmen, as well as
among officers. References TO "oode
of honor" run through "a majority of
the books in the literature of the Navy
dealing with its customs. Ia the early
half of the last century affairs of honor
were settled in many instances by pis-
tol dueliug Since the abolition of the
American duello fistoaffs have fre-
quently supplanted the practice of
firing point blank at 10 PAGES.
Some of the most interesting refer
ences to naval "codes of honor are
contained in the recent work of Mr.
Park Benjamin. who was a midship-
man at the Naval Academy in 1867.
and whose volume, monumental in
character, is to be found in the library
of many naval officers. This volume
gives close range study of life at the
Naval Academy and in the navy from
the earliest days TO the present time
Iu the Branch riwether fight,
which resulted fatally TO Midshipman
Branch, it is stated. that the actual
duration of the fight was 45 minutes
and Is seconds, with % rounds. It was
argeed that the fight should be for "a
knockout, and il is said that the whole
time consumed was one hour and eight
minutes. Thus il can be. figured that
something over one minEte was al
lowed for intermission between the
rounds IL is believed that T. igh-
ranking officers will compose the
courtmartial, and an admiral will
preside. Meriwether will be assigned
naval officer as advocate and may
also employ civilian counsel il lac
desires. Meriwether has made no
statement since the fight. and will not
do so until the courtmartial convenes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
TO COMPLETE ALL THE DETAILS.
The Scheme of The Pennsylvania
Railroad Correct.

The intimation in last nights Capi.
tai that the Annapolis. Washington e.
Baltimore railroad would run through
trains to Baltimore and Washington
was well received and caused consid
erable comment. Nothing definite
could be learned at the Office of
Traffic Manager William T. Slaugh-
ter this morning, as Mr.. Slaughter
mad gone TO New York and Philadel.
phia to complete details.
1t is absolutely certain, however,
that the plans will be consummated
and that in a short time the A., w
q b. will be running through trains
TO Baltimore in forty minutes and TO
Washington in an hour and ten min.
utes. The Baltimore depots will be
Union Station and Calvert Station
Calvert Station will land passengers
in the heart Of the shopping district
and they will have not so far to walk
from Charles and Lexington streets 10
Calvert Station as 70 Camden Station.
Only one stop will be made-at Oden-
ton, TO allow passengers to change
cars for Washingto 1t is expected
a midday train Will be run on Sun
day and "a midnight train viii return
Sun day night
The service will be the best and
everything possible will be done TO &C
commodate the travelling public. II
is hoped the plans of the A, w g.
b. railroad will not miscarry and thag
the trains may be running shortly as
contemplated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
HAD BAD CASE OF APPENDICITIS
Midshipman Reichmuth Operated
On At Naval Academy.

Midshipman +. l.. Reichmuth. first
class at the Naval Academy, is in the
hospital of the institution in aweaken-
ed but not dangerous condition as a
result of an operation for appended
tbs, performed last night by the med
ical staff of the Academy, headed by
DR.. James @. Byrnes.
The case. which developed with
lightninglike rapidity, As said to have
been most malignant one. One of
the officers at the institution said to-
day that had the operation not been
performed last night the young man
wonld have been dead before morn.
ing. Midshipman Reichmuth, who is
one Of the crack athletes of the in-
stitutiOn, has suffered from appendi-
citis once before, but was not operat-
ed lpon at that time His home is
IN Manitou, Colo, where his parents
now are. They were telegraphed to-
day and told that their sons condition
was most encouraging, and it is not
expected that they will come to An
napolis.
The midshipman was taken i'll on
Sunday night and removed to the hos
pital yesterday morning. He grew
rapidly worse and it was determined
to operate last night. The operation,
while extremely delicate, on account
of the former case and the rapid
development of this attach. was com
plete success and it is expected that
the;patient will now Conyslesfe rapidly
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Just Out of College.

Following the engagement of "The
Shepherd King" at the Academy OF
Music, Baltimore, Charles Frohmau
will present Joseph Wheelock, Jr., in
George AIDES latest. best and bright.
est comedy, Just Out of College" foI
an engagement of one week, with Wed
nesday and Saturday matinees. Mr..
Wheelock is Mr. Frohman's youngest
star. having advanced him to that 20.
sition at the beginning of the present
season. Mr.. Wheelock takes rank
with the best and most versatile of the
younger comedians and is destined, il
is believed, to take the place so con-
spicuously held by Mr. Drew. Just
Out of College" is reputed 10 be one
of the most amusing and refined come
dies of recent creation. 1t is said to
be done by Mr.. AIDE in his best way
and as an architecture of plays, de-
picting American types it is not be-
lieved he has ever had an equal. The
play is reputed to be intensely funny
and is a fine travesty in modern bust.
ness methods.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Delegates To Divorce Congress

A letter has been received by Cover
nor Warfield from Governor Penny.
packer, of Pennsylvania. in regard to
the Maryland delegates to the Congress
for the Revision of Divorce Laws, to
be held at the New Willard, in Wash
ingtou, on Febraury 10 next. Cover
nor Pennypacker seems TO be the pro-
moter of the movement to look into
the divorce laws of various states and
TO have some uniform measures passed
by their respective legislatures He
says that he has already secured the
cooperation of thirty-four Governors.
Some time ago Governor Warfeld in.
vited Mr.. Stevenson r. Williams. Mr..
George Il. Gather and Mr.. Milton 6.
Urner to attend the Congress These
three gentlemen are on the committee
from Maryland for the revision of the
divorce laws, which has become a ma
tional question.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
county Commissioner.

The Board Of County Commissioners
met at the COURT House this morning
for the last session of the present IN.
cumbents, the newly elected board
taking possession of the Office at tho
next meeting on Tuesday, November
2l. The work of the session consist-
ed largely of opening and awarding
bids for road work previously adver-
tised and the advertising of other
work on the county highways.
Ii is understood that the full board
as at present constitu ted, will assem-
BILE next Tuesday to turn over the
Office TO the succeeding commission
ers, who will then proceed 20 organ +.
izo. IL is generally conceded that
Mr. James W. Owens will be elected
counsel Co the board TO succeed MIR.
James p. BaDnon. the present inoum-
bent. For the office of clerk TO tho
board there are "A number of applicants
including Mr.. Charles Himmelheber.
the present clerk.
Mr. Himmelhebers friends arc
urging his reappointment on the
strength of the efficient manner in
which he has conducted the office dur
Ing the term just closing. His work
has been excellent and his Teappoint-
ment would meet with favor. There
are, however, other applicants, in
Guiding Messrs. Allan Mccullough
and W. w. Webb, who was defeated
for county commissioners in the recent
election, The chances are understood
to favor the latter gentleman's APP
pointmennt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Many Applicants.

There are numerous applicants for
the position CT principal Of the city
public schools, vice Prof. II. II.
Wallis, appointed county superinten-
dent 70 suoceed the late r. T.. Wathen.
Among the applicants are Mr. J E.
Belt. general secretary to the Y. NJ.
G. A.. Professor Grouse, Of Westmin-
ster. Mr. GLADDEN.. of the county, " no
will be remembered as having some
months ago preferred charges against
the examiner that were not sustained
Two Of the lady teachers Of tho school
are also applicants. but IL is und or
stood 40 woman will be appointed
Professor Grouse is an elderly ma a
and has taught at brief intervals ia
several schools throughout the state.
II is hoped the trustees may appoint
young, energetic mau for the poei :
tion, good disciplinarian as we'll al
man Of educational ability. Tho
trustees meet tonight. when the ap.
pointment Of principal will probably
be made.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Held In Executive Mansion.

The State Conference of the d. A.
r.. which meets here on Thursday OF
this week, will be held in the Execu.
tive Manison and not in the old Sen
ate Chamber, as heretofore stated. as
the workmen are still busy in the
State House. The Governor has kind
ly offered the use of the parlors of the
Government House to the Daughters,
who appreciate the courtesy. Balti-
more will send sixteen delegates, Cum.
breiaud TWO, Frederick two and An
napolis two. The State Regent is
Mrs Thorn. Mrs. Douw is Regent of
the Annapolis Chapter and Mrs.
Cresap will be her delegate from the
Peggy Stweart Tea Party Chapter
Mrs. Randolph is Regent of the Cum.
berland Chapter, and Miss Ritchie OF
the Frederick Chapter. Miss Ritchie 4
alternate is Mrs Weinbrener of the
Frederick Chapter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Wants a Plum.

Mr.. A. s. Goldsborough, recently
secretary to the Poe amendment cam
paign committee, and who is also chief
clerk to the First Branch of the Bal
timore City Council, called on Cover.
nor Warfeld yesterday in the interest
of his own candidacy for State Insur.
ance Commissioner. This Office is one
of the best under the state administra.
tion, and pays So, 500 year. The ap-
pointment is made by the Board OF
Public Works, consisting of the Gov
ernor, State Treasurer and State Comp
troller. The post is now vacant, due
to the resignation of Mr.. Frank l.
Duncan, of Baltimore county. who
resigned after he was appointed judge.
The successor TO Mr.. Duncan will be
named shortly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Naval Academy Register.

The annual register of the Naval
Academy was issued yesterday. 1t
contains much valuable and interest
ing data, among which are histori-
cal sketch of the institution, list of
the superintendents, the. officers at
tached to the Academy, the officers
of the midshipmen brigade, list of
the midshipmen now in the Academy,
with the class standing sample exam
inations for the admission of candi-
dates, information connected with ap-
pointments to the Academy, schedules
of scholastic work and a program Of
events for the coming year. The
number of midshipmen in the Acad-
emy is $50, of which there are 122 in
the first class, 265 in the second class,
246 in the third class and 247 in the
fourth class
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
"Bidsn From A Prince.

Invitations have been received in
Annapolis from Rear. Admiral Prince
Louis of BatteDberg to a ball TO b.
given aboard His Majesty's Shin
Drake tonight The invitations, when
are issued in the name Of Primes
Louis, as commanding officer OF TIs
Britanic Majesty's Second Cruises
Squadron, request an answer 10 th3
Flag Lieutenant and state that th9
Drake is Alongside No. 80 Wharf
Cunard Doc ks. and that "it is il
dispensible that this card should b
presented to the officer at the door.
The first dance begins at 10 D. M, ard
the ball will be held on the IarQ
deck ball room erected on the hagshi d
Of the British squadron for the pur-
pose.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Mr.. MERIWETHER DEPARTS.
FATHER OF MIDSHIPMAE SAT-
ISFIED WITH SITUATION.
Intense Interest Shown As To When
The Court Martial Will
Convene.

The only development today in tho
case OF Midshipmau Minor Meriweth-
er, Jr. who is under arrest at the
Naval Academy awaiting cuurt mar
tial for his part in the night Which res
Gently resulted in the deati 0f his
opponent, Midshipman Branch, was
the deuurture for home of the midShip-
mans father, Mr. Minor Meriweta-
er. Sv.
Mr. Meriwether who, after first
registering as Meriwetner, later erased
his name and substituted Mike
Johnson. ST. Louis, " &C the Hotel
Mary land, arrived day or two ago
ami was constantly in consultation
with his son and the authorities at
the Academy After "A final consulta-
tion this morning with Admiral Sands.
Mr.. Meriwether left for st. Louis
without his intention having been
made known TO anyone other than
those at tho Naval Academy, and
without having made any statement.
Al the Academy ii was said from
the superintendents Office that Mr.
Meriwether is so we'll satisfied With
the situation regarding his son that he
has returned home. It is not known
here whether or not the father will re-
turn aud attend the sessions of the ma
val court which will try his son. In
terest in the outcome remains unahated
and the news of the date for the con
vening OF the court. martial and ita
opening sessions is now the great
event TO come.
The phase of the question developed
by the statement given out Saturday
by Secretary Bonaparte and the fact
that one of their number is actually
under arrest and will be tried for be-
ing at least partially responsible for
the death OF another midshipman
was a great shock to Meriwether &
classmates and fellow midshipmen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Fire At Academy.

Shortly after II O'Clock this morn
ing fire was discovered in a contrac-
tors shed on the lower terrace of the
boat house wing Of Bancroft Hall al
the Academy. The flames. were ex-
tiDguished, by bucket brigades, before
the midshipmen with their fire 81.
paratus had reached the scene. Tho
incident created some little excite.
ment among the citizens, vino were
locked inside the yard as soon as ths
alarm was sounded, but the midship.
men went from their class rooms Il
their fire stations without a hitch
ed like veterans. The regular morn
ing routine of studies was interrupted
as the future admirals dropped spell
ing books an drawing materials fol
axes. bucket, hose reels and other fir,
fighting paraphernalia. The blaz'
did but little damage.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Supervisors Meeting.

The Board of Election Supervisors
for Anne Arundel County met in spe-
cial session at the Court House this
afternoon at g. 30 O'Clock. The meeting
was called for the purpose Of passing
the bills for election expenses such
as the payment OF the judges and
clerks at the various precincts through.
out the county. 1t is understood IN
officially that the expense account is
to be cut down considerably by the
board and not so much allowed for the
services of the officials as has been
expected.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Operetta Abandoned.

At the rehearsal of the operetta
1.-The Gondolier" at St Anne s
Chapel last night it was determined
by those in charge of the venture to
abandon the effort The idea of Civ
ing an operetta for the benefit of the
Emergency Hospital was Mrs. Anne
Burton Jeffers' and she with others
has worked hard to make it a success.
The encouragement met with, how
ever. has been slight, and those who
were to take part found it impossible
to attend the rehearsals regularly and
for this resaon it was deemed best TO
give tie plan up for the time being at
any rate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Ball Tonight.

Everybody who values the protee.
tion of their life and property should
buy ticket to the fiIemen's ball TO-
night to be given at the Assembly
Rooms by the Eastport Fire Depart
ment. Dancing commences at 9. 80
O'Clock. The committee of arrange
ments is James a. Brown. chairman ;
Henry Heller, Lewis Dove, Fred.
Segelken, John Wheeler, E. Brewer.
4 good time is promised to all who
go. IL you cannot go, buy ticket
and help along a good cause.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Orphans Court.

The proceedings Of the Orphans
Court today at the regular weekly
session were as follows
The application Of Elizabeth f.
Crandall for letters Of administration
in the estate Of Charles A. Crandall.
was filed and approved.
The guardians bond of BernardiDo
Tracy, guardian to Grace II. Haw
kins, infant, was filed and passed
The first and final account Of john
q. Humphrey and Caryel y. Benson.
administrators c. B. q. Of Isabeil.
Thomas, was fled and passed.
The executors bond OF Omega 4.
Oliver, executor of Louisa Williams,
was fled and approved.
The order of sale Of the persona {
property of Thomas II. Randall was
fled and passed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Change of Residence.

Professor Steffen, gymnastic instruc.
tor at the Naval Academy. has pur-
chased the house on Conduit street
formerly occupied by Mr.. Hohberger.
Professor Steffen will reside with
his family in his new home as soon
as repairs are completed, together
with some alterations. The house in
which Porfessor Steffen's family now
resides on Duke of Gloucester street
will be occupied by Mrs. Iseman and
daughters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
brotherhood Meeting.

There will be a meeting tonight Of
st. Anne's ChapteKof the Brotherhood
of st. Andrew, at which considerable
business of importance viii be taken
up for consideration. The meeting
will be held in the Chapter room at
st. Anne's Church. and will begin
promptly at 8 O'Clock. It is expected
that there will be q full attendance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Found Ready Purchase

The driving marc Ruby Russell
and the carriage, harness and robes,
formerly the property OF the late
Lloyd Lowndes, were sold at public
auction this morning in front of the
Court House door. Basil and Martin
were auetioneers The horse was pur-
chased by Mr.. Grafton ID. Ridout and
the carriage, etc. by MT. T. 4 . Seide.
witz. of Baltimore, former Mayor OF
Annapolis. The horse brought $50
and the carriage $47.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Get a Salad Supper.

Dispense with. your supper .at home
tonight and get delici 1us salad sup
per with the ladies of College Avenue
Baptist Church at Mrs George E.
Merrill's, 204 Prince George street
The supper viii be served from to
p. IN. supper. % cents. Proceeds for
the church. Patronize a good cause
and enjoy social evening with the
Baptists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Advertising For Bids.

Alderman James f. Strange, chair
man of the street committee, adyer
tises in today's Capital for bids to
pave the sidewalk on the strip of city
property on the south side Of West
street lying between Chaney's ware
house and the Dressell property. The
bids call for the furnishing of ell
labor and material and will be opened
at the Council Chamber on Novem-
her %
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
ia Settle Finals.

Major Hugh r. Riley. and Mr..
Walter Moore viii tonight play the
final game in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association pool tournament at
the Y. VI. c. A. hall The meeting
of these two will be the last Of long
series of interesting games between
members of the local branch of the as
sociatinn and will decide the cham
pion of the club.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Broke His Leg.

Ashby Sherbert, nine years old, son
of Mrs Kerr, who resides on Corn
hill street. broke his left leg while
playing football on the State House
Hill. The fracture was set by DR..
S. S. Hepburn. This should be a
warning to small boys playing foot
ball.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Jr. ST. Cecilia Guild.

The memb beIs of the Junior St. Ce-
celia Guild will give muisoal and
literary entertainment on next Tues.
day evening at O'Clock in the lower
room of st Anne's Chapel, Prince
George and East streets. After tile
entertainment refreshments will be
on sale. The proceeds are for the
organ fund. For particulars see ad.
in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Still In The Lead.

Miss Arinthia McCready is still in
the lead for the desk to be offered at
Benesch S. Miss McCready has the
highest number of votes, but is being
pushed by Miss Irene Norwood, a
close second. The poll is as follows:
Miss Arinthia McCready 72I
Miss Jennie Norwood 534
Miss Helen Fieseler All
Miss Lena Suit 2S3
Miss Bertha Mason ia
Miss Ruth Crutchley IS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
Dance Friday Night.

The regular Friday night dancing
class of Miss Robb will be held as
usual this Friday evening at the As.
sembly Rooms.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
The Eastport Fire Department
WILL HOLD A
GRAND BALL
On Tuesday, November 18th, zoos
At the Assembly Rooms.

We sincerely hope that our friends viii
still patronlze as. Dance commences at
CSC.
Comm'ttee OF Arrangements: :-James A.
Brown, Chairman, Henry Heller Lewis
Dove. Fred segilker John Wheeler, +. Brewer
Tickets. 2Scts. Tickets can be had from
NJ mbers or al the door. o90
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
LOoK AT THIS.

And remember that this is our first appear
ance this year So here we are.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-14
WEATHER

Fair aud continued cool to-
night. Wednesday fair,
warmer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15

GARDEN HOSE. a4 inch Rubber Hose and Cotton Hose. 30 foot lengths, coupled ready for use at 5c, 71ac, 8 1-3c, 1Oc and 12kc per foot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
.S|.5OOxFORDS for wife or
 BEST GIRL

Mid all Dodge's talk of s2 Waterbury Girl' Oxfords. s3 H. c. D. < Co Ties and s2-0 "Nancy Dodge" low cuts, Dodge keeps right on selling women's $1-JO oxford Ties. It pays to have . second best Tie. and again perhaps S1.J0 is all you wish to put into them tor you can find S1. SIPS and even 15c ones in the Great Shoe Storel. But if you wish a s1-50 tie. Is the best any too good? Don't you Ike stylish shoe just as much as the woman who spends s2.5oy The same Dodge system fgoods direct from the factory has ar lowed us to sell during all the spring heavy soied. Patent Tip and Kid Tip Black and soft fine Brown yici Ox- fords which cannot he duplicated else where at less than t1-I5 fo f2 ThurD- day we received 3 big cases of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
The aldermen Will meet tonight

The aldermen will meet tonight
 The funeral of the late William |. Fielding took place this afternoon from the family residence on State street with service by the Rev MT Dinsrnore and interment in Riverside cemetery.
 The demonstrations relative to methods to prevent the spread of con sumption will be continued on Wednes- day, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week between the hours of 9:3O in the morning and 9 at night.
 Don't throw away your old straw hat. Get box of hat bleach at Lakes drug store for 15 cents-it makes faded and dirty straws look clean and bright as new.