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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Wires Are "Humming. y

One result of the prevalence of diph-
liberia at the Naval Academy, has
been the almost complete tie up of the
telegraph wires of both the companies
represented in Annapolis ON two days
recently. Today, after IL O'Clock ii
was almost impossible to get a message
out of Annapolis, and a day or two
ago when the first extension of leave
was granted the midshipmen, in one
case press telegram to an out of
town paper was held up by one of the
companies. This is caused by the
flood of kilograms filed at the offices
notifying the midshipmen who are on
leave of the extension Of their vaca-
tions The telegraph companies were
simply furnished with a proper ly
worded form from the Office of the su-
perintendent of the Academy and a
list of the addresses and names of the
midshipmen desired to be reached. Ii
is understood that the bill for this tel
egraphing will come to over $500, as
$400 was paid out for the first notiii-
cations
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
"The Sign of The -Four. .

Manager Hollebaugh has succeeded
in securing Sherlock Holmes in "The
Sign of the Four" for tonight at the
Colonial Theatre, which will be one OF
the best attractions offered this sea
son. 1.-THE Sign of the Four" is dra.
matization of Sir A. Conan Doyle's
novel of the same name. The princi-
pal character, that of Sherlock
Holmes, the great detective, and the
story of the play. deals with his efforts
to recover and restore to the righttul
owner of the stolen wealth of a muir
dered Rajah. The story is woven in
a manner that holds the interest OF
the audience throughout 1t is the
best of the Deyle fictions, made into
a drama of such virile strength and
vital dramatic power that its appeal
is not confined to class, but in its
universally will find thoroughly con.
vinced and highly enthused audiences
in any theatre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Academy OF Music, Baltimore.

"The Truth Tellers, new COM
edy by Martha Morton, is the
attraction at the Academy ,of Music,
Baltimore, this week, under the man
agement of Fred G. Berger The new
comedy offers exceptional novelty in
several respects, but its greatest charm
is said to be the fact that five chill.
dren, almost unaIded, carry the theme
to "a successful issue. These five chill
dren, ranging in age from five to six
teen, have been raised in Scotch at
mosphere Of rigid truth telling, and
when they are left orphans they depart
to seek the protection of a maiden aunt
who is a social light in London. The
tumult, when these children, with
their frank, honest ways. are brought
face to face with the sbams and hy-
poccacies of modern society, is said
to be startling, yet rich in comic pos
abilities. Mr.. Berger has engaged
strong dramatic company, headed
by Miss Maude Fealy, who resigned
her position as leading lady with Sir
Henry Irving in order to accept this
engagement. Miss Fealy appears as
the girl OF sixteen, the youthful leader
of the brave little army of truth tel
lers In the strong company are also
such favorites as Orme Oaldara, AL
fred Hudson. Robert Rodgers, Louise
Macintosh; Esther Lyon, Clara Irving
and others. Mr.. Berger has mounted
the play handsomely. 1t had its first
presentation in Washington on last
Monday night and the Washington crit
les are enthusiastic in its praises, say
ing that it is the best comedy with a
juvenile interest since Little Lord
Fanntleroy'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
AGAINST THE SUPERVISORS.
Petition Filed This Morning In
The Circuit Court.

The candidates on the ticket nomi-
mated by the Bannon Nutwell- Moss
element of the Democratic party today
filed a petition for a mandamus
against the Board of Supervisors of
Election of Anne Arundel county, ask
ing that they be compelled to place
their names on the official ballot to he
voted upon this fall instead of the
ticket nominated By theWells element.
The msndamus viii raise the legal
question of the right Of the State Cen
trail Committee of this county TO
change the date of the Democratic
primaries when it had once been set,
this action having been responsi BILE
for the two primaries and conventio ons
and the two tickets in the field. The
petitioners viii also urge the action of
the State Convention in recognizing
their faction by seating their dele.
gates in the State Convention as bear
ing upon the right of being considered
the regular ticket.
Alonzo l.. Miles, of Baltimore, aud
Messrs Moss aud Bannon, of this
county, are attorneys for the petition
ers
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Precautionary Measures

That there may be no possible dan
ger of contagion at the city public
school and to avoid inoculation of the
pupils there which would probably
mean an epidemic, City Health Officer
DR.. W. S. Welch has addressed the
following communication TO Surgeon
Byrnes at the Naval Academy:
Annapolis, Md, Oct. 3, '05.
DR.. j. O. Byrnes, Surgeon, U. S, n. i,
Dear Doctor-I learned last night
that little girl residing within the
Naval Academy Reservation and a
pupil of our public school had con
tracted iiphtheria. You will readily
see the Importance of keeping the chill
dren of the Naval Academy from con
tact with the children of the city
schools during the prevalence of any
infectious disease. May l therefore
ask your cooperation in restricting
them until such time as may seem to
you safe TO abandon the quarantine
Thanking you in advance for your
courtesy, | am
Very sincerely,
Wm. s. WELUH,
Health Officer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
LEAVE IS AGAIN EXTENDED.
UPPER CLASSMEN NOTIFIED 10
THAT EFFECT.
System Of Air Tubes Being IDstalled
In Bancroft Hall To Purify
Atmosphere.

. The midshipmeu in Annapolis and
those on leave of absence wero today
notified BY tho Academy authorities
that the extension Of leave grautod
them was set forward another week,
and that they need not report at the
Academy until p N, Saturday. Oo.
tober II
Those of the uppor classmea still
away on their vacation were notified
by mail and telegraph of the extension
and that the academic term would
not begin until Monday, the 10th in
slant The authorities at the Office Of
the Superintendent of the Academy
stated this morning that the second
extension of leave was granted in order
that the fumigation and ventilation
of Bancroft Hall might be completed
before the midshipmen return
a special order has been posted at
the institution giving notice that ''un-
til further orders all religious servi-
oes for the midshipmon will be held
aboard the u. S. $. Hartford. Not
withstanding the repeated stories of
the alleged very serious condition at
the Academy, il is stated at the Su-
perintendent' office that there is no
need or cause for all the excitement
which is being created.
1t is understood that the number uf
patients now under observation are 40,
but that not all of these are expected
TO develop the disease. With tho
members of the fourth class all quar-
tered on the Hartford, and those in.
feoted detained in the hospital. the
work of preparing Bancroft Hall for
the return of the upper olassmen ia
being pushed as rapidly as possible.
In addition TO the thorough aud COM
plete tumigation of the new main
quarters building. series Of fans and
air tubes are also being installed.
This is for the purpose Of purifying
the atmosphere in the building as
much as possible, and thoroughly ven
tilating the building. 1t is not vet
known whether further extension of
leave will be necessary before the
opening of the academic year at the
Naval Academy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
County Commissioners.

At the regular weekly session of the
Board of County Commissioners in the
Court House today the following bus
mess was transacted
Isaac w. Nichols, J. II. Armiger
and John Tucker were appointed a
commission to examine, determine and
report upon the need of public road
III the Second district to run from the
Spa creek road TO the Camp Parole
road.
Bids were received and opened for
repairing the caps of the Spa creek
bridge and John Knadler's bid of $40
per cap being the lowest, the con-
tract was awarded to him. Other
bidders were Louis J. Gardner, $12 20,
and John H Branzell, $l2 per cap.
Justices of the peace submitted re
ports of fees collected as follows
William L. Hawkins, $135. rs; Charles
G. Feldmeyer. $40. 30; John n. Davis,
$50. 10, X. L. Estep, ST.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
To Represent Anne Arundel.

The centre piece of the silver SER
vice of As pieces TO be given the
cruiser Maryland by the state will
represent Anne Arundel county 1t
will contain the following:
Border of Invention and Progress
Proclamation of freedmen, first thea
tire in America. marine insurance,
first railroad horse car. first metal
writing pens, first dental college, first
steam fire-engine, first wholly iron
boat. Scenes on centrepiece-G)
Capt. John Smith and SusquehanDa
Indians (2) Burning of the Peggy
Stewart (3) Old State House (4)
Old Naval Academy Building Scenes
on Plateau, Charles Carroll's por-
trait; 2, Peggy Stewards house; 3,
Lady Anne Arundel; 4, Chase House.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
THE BANKERS PROGRAM.
Interesting Topics For The Annual
Meeting Tomorrow.

Preparations are practically CON-
pleted for the opening of the tenth
annual convention of the MARYLAND
Bankers Association, which meets
here tomorrow. The meeting will be
held in the House of Delegates
1t was the desire of the bankers TO
hold the sessions in the old Senate
Chamber. which has been undergoing
restoration, but Governor Warfield
wishes that the completion of the
chamber to its former style in archi-
lecture be marked by some formal ex-
ercises in the way of dedication, per-
haps a meeting of some historical So
ciety Of the state. The banquet will
be served on Thursday evening at
Carvel Hall.
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte has
signified his intention of being pres
ent. Among Others who are expected
to attend are Governor Warfield, Chief
Judge James McSerry, Hon. Stevenson
A. Williams and Hon. William b.
Ridgely, Comptroller of the Currency,
Rear Admiral James j. Sands, United
States Navy. superintendent of the
Naval Academy, and Commandant of
Midshjpmen George p. Oolvocoresses
have accepted invitations. Major
Richard NJ. Venable, of Baltimore,
will be the toastmaster at the banquet.
At the first days meeting of the
bankers Mr.. J. Edward Simmons,
president of the Fourth National
Bank, of New York, will be orator
of the day. His subject will be Hon
esty is the Best Policy" Mr.. J. ID.
Fenhagep, assistant cashier of the
Merchants National Bank, Baltimore,
will read paper on 1.-THE Use and
Abuse of the Voucher Check" An
other subject to be discussed will be
"The Relation of the Banker to the
Public" by Mr.. Robert Lowry, of At
lanta, Ga. The badge button to be
worn by the members this year bears
the portrait of John Paul Jones
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
No ContagiOn In Town.

There still seems to be an impress
sion among a certain contingent in
town that there is contagion outside
of the Naval Academy This is alto
gether erroneous. The City Health
Officer's report showed yesterday that
not a case of contagious or infectious
disease exists within the city limits
and none was reported during the past
month. The public school is entirely
free of contagious disease. although the
report was current yesterday that ten
children had been sent home because
of contagion. 1t is a gross injustice
TO the town to circulate these reports.
Outside of the Naval Academy there
is no contagious disease here.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Farley Is Here.

Passed Midshipman Louis q. Farley,
captain of last years Navy football
team, has arrived at the Naval Acad l.
envy and will assist in the coaching of
the eleven which will meet the West
Pointers this season. 1t is generally
conceded that with the start made
last year when Farley was captain
and Dashiell took charge of the coach
ing, the first step toward the defeat
of the Army WIS taken.
The squad of football men were call
ed out this morning for a short prac-
tice and will again be on the gridiron
this afternoon. At present it is
thought that the diphtheria situation
at the institution will have no effect
upon Saturdays game, which will be
played as scheduled.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
To Talk On Race Question.

The State Democratic Convention
is leaving no stone unturned to
strengthen public opinion in favor of
the suffrage amendment Governor
Blanchard, of Louisiana. on the inyi-
tation Of the Democratic State Com
mittee Of Maryland has consented to
speak in this state on the negro ques-
tion in favor of the suffrage amend
ment to the Constitution framed after
that of Louisiana and aimed at negro
SURFACE The request inviting Gov
ernor Blanchard states that the race
question is the principal issue in the
Maryland campaign and that it is de.
sired to get the experience of Louis
lana and such other Southern States
as have legislated on the subject
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Orphans Court.

At the regular weekly session of
the Orphans Court for Anne Arundel
county today all of the judges were
present and the following business
was transacted:
The supplemental distribution report
Of Isaac Boston, administrators G. {. "A.
Of Margaret Boston, was filed and
passed.
The administrator bond Of Joshua
III. Dennis, administrator of Thomas
Griffin, was filed and approved.
The administrator bond Of james
M. Munroe. administrator of WiIlism
SDrigg was filed and passed.
The order of sale OF the personal
property OF Valentine Remsnider was
fled and passed
The administrator bond of William
f. Petherbridge, adm inistrator Of Hnr-
riett Ann Darnell, was filed and an.
proved
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
On The Descriptive List.

Upon the solicitation of the Naval
Academy authorities, officer Holiday,
of the local police force. last night
arrested Seaman Robert Elliott, who
is wanted at the Naval Academy hav-
ing overstayed his leave. When Elliott
did not report on time the police force
was furnished with a descriptive
list' and authorized to hold him if ap.
pretended. He was locked up last
night and today was turned over to
the Academy authorities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Before Feldmever.

Mrs Mary Sands was taken before
Justice Charles q. Feldmeyer by Con-
stable James Small upon a charge Of
creating disorder on Compromise
street, in the neighborhood of her
home The evidence, however, was
not convincing enough and she was
acquitted py His Honor.
susan Turner, colored, was also pre-
sented by Constable Small upon a sim
liar charge and found guilty. She
was assessed 81 for her fine and costs,
upon payment Of which she was re-
leased.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Some Peaches.

Mr.. John Daniels exhibited at the
Capital office this morning several
large peaches grown on a tree in his
yard. The tree has twenty five peaches
on il. the smallest of Which is larger
than the largest size ordinary peach.
The tree grew from a seed planted by
Mrs. Daniels in her yard in Hydo's
alley some four years ago. Mr.. Dan
iels was So years old today and is
sprightly. He is carrier for the Anne
Arundel Examiner. One of the peach
IS is ~ inches in circumference and
weighs one pound.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
A Pleasant Party.

There was a pleasant party given
last evening by Misses Martha and
Annie Carlson in honor of Miss Dora
Heller, of Eastport. Many games
were played and later in the evening
the guests were served with refresh
ments. Among those present are
Misses Martha Henson, Annie Carlson,
Dora Heller, MyTa Stewart, Helen
Schultz, Hazel Davis, q. Gather, +.
Schneider, l.. Williams, A. Branzell,
Masters E. Stewart, G. Brapzell, b..
Engelke, f. EIgin, J. Griscom, W.
Bayne, r. Ford, E. Boetcher, G..
Gather, Lee Elgin, l.. Schultz. j.
Carlson
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Directors Meeting.

The board Of directors of the Annnp-
oils Banking and Trust Company met
at the temporary Office on Main street
this morning. After some short rou-
tine business the session was adjourn
ed until p. ID. this afternoon, when
the institutions governing body will
again meet. At the session this af-
ternoon it is expected that there will
be number of the nonresident direc-
tors present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Discharged From Hospital

Mrs. Cyrus Mason was today dif-
charged from the Emergency Hospital.
Mrs. Mason was operated upon three
weeks ago for appendicitis and her re-
coyery has been remarkably rapid.
She was operated upon by DR.. Sin
clair Spruill of the Maryland Uni
yersity Hospital, Baltimore, assisted
by the members of the local bOsnial
staff. As there were some complica-
tions the speedy recovery is more or
less remarkable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Substituting.

In the absence of Miss Tate, Miss
Ethel Vansant is acting substitute
teacher of Grade Y, A, of the local
public school. There are q number of
applicants for the position of Teacher
of this grade. bat it is not thought the
appointment will be made until the
regular meeting of the board of trus-
fees
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Gun Club Shoot.

The regular weekly shoot of the An
napoIis Cur Club will be held at the
Clubs traps this afternoon. The season
is now nearing its close and the at
tendance of the members is falling on
as the big leaders in all three classes
seem TO nave the respective medals
well IN hand.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
Tonight,s Dane.

The young men of Annapolis will
tonight entertain at a private dance
TO be held in the Assembly Rooms on
Gloucester street. The dance is sob
scription one and promises to be well
attended ard most enjoyable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT FURNISHED ROOMS; for
rent; all conveniences Apply 10 q
College Avenue. o9N
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03

| oSr-AIARGE OLD FASHIONED GOLD
l. BROACH, either ON county roao .sl hsui
Severn River Bridge, or nom heleT ; sui I'LL =
ward to Bth st. Eastport. Reward II lel' WI WI
Miss Elizabeth Schafieer, l55 Main II. SO"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-03
WANTS, LOST, FOR SALE
LOST.

OSr-A SMALL WHITE BOX containtng
l. stick pin. Liberal reward II iSlt az
the capital Othce. 50"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-26
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN
UNUSUALLY LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT BIRMINGHAM.
Infantictde still a Mystery to Authori- tfes--SeabOard Railroad Has New Schedule to and
 from Atlanta.

Birmingham, Sept. 25-tSpeciai.)-- The Birmingham public schools opened their new scholastic year today with a record breaking attendance. The total enrollment was 4,SS3 as against 4,472 for the opening day last year. This Is an increase of All. The number en- rolled in the white schools was 3.322 and in the negro schools 1,5e1. This is the largest enrolment on the open ing day in the history of the public schools of the city. The increase in the attendance at the white high school was about one hundred and would have been much larger had there been room to accommodate any more. This surplus will be taken care of when the new high school building is opened this winter. It will be pre- pared to accommodate 1000 pupils.
 Superintendent Phillips estimates that fully 500 or 500 more pupils will enter the various schools during the week. making a total enrolment of something over 5000 by the end of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-26
Our Daily Sbort Story

the girl. But he did not find favor with Arabella and the willy mariner ] enlisted the support of Captain Woods by playing upon his cupidity. He promised, that in the event of Ara bella marrying him he would reside with his wife at the Woods home and the $3uu would be increased to $500 a year. AS Arabella was gentle and obedient Captain Woods and his wife l had no doubt of succeeding in per suading her to consent to marrying Captain Bugbee. He had no apparent rivals, for the country beaux were not countenanced and she knew no one outside of the village. True, she 1 had spent two months in Baltimore the past year with Mrs. Woods sis | ter, but she seemed to have made no tacquaintances. The negotiation dragg- ed and Captain Bugoee's hunger to possess the money grew Finally, Ara bella was commanded by her uncle to prepare to marry Captain Bugbee in three weeks, and, to his surprise. the girl made no violent protest | You see I was all prepared for the wedding" said the clergyman as he reached the deck Of the schooner, won't be until tomorrow night" re- piled the skipper. T was obliged to to run up to Rushton tonight" AS long as I'm aboard i'll go with you.' responded the minister. I've few things to attend to in Rushton." Are you a clergyman?f enquired the man who had hired the Amanda and who had just come up out of the cuddy.
 MT. Glubb replied in the affirma- tive.
 Then" said the man. "Td like word or so with you"
 The two disappeared down the cud- dy ladder.
 T hope that sick man won't die on board" unused the skipper; he must be worse or what would a preacher have to do?"
 The occupants of the cuddy re- mained below until the schooner reached its destination and then. with a preoccupied countenance, the Rev Mir. Glubb accompanied oy the two passengers ashore. asking the skipper to wait half hour for him. When he came back the mariner inquired if he had buried the sick man. Rather mysterious, but license all regular" replied the clergyman, the sick man happens to be a we'll woman and I've just married her to the man who accompanied her."
 Did you find out her name" asked Captain Bugbee. turning pale.
 Why, how else could I have mar ried her. Her names Arabella Pit kins and she told me there was a horrible old wretch trying to force her to marry him. She had to disguise herself as q man to escape. The man she married she met in Baltimore last year. He seems a very good sort of fellow"
 After an astonised pause the cler- gyman said sharply Please remem- Der my calling. Captain Bugbee, Such language as you are using is disgrace full and I've mind to refuse to per form the marriage ceremony tomor- row night for you"
 skipper and MT. Glubb fled down into the cuddy.