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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.
A Pleasing Program Rendered. AT
Maryland Avenue Church
Last Night.

Despite the heavy rainstorm last
night there was a large attendance at
Maryland Avenue NJ. Il. Chnreh last
night The occasion was the annual
Christmas entertainment in which
there was unusual interest manifested
this year. The church was verv
prettily decorated with wreaths, run
ming cdear, holly and ivy.
4 large green star adorned the
wall in front of the church and ON
each side of this was large Christ
mas tree. Santa Claus appeared and
distributed candy and oranges to the
scholars. Several of the teachers re-
ceiyed presents from their Sunday
school classes. Among the presents
was a beautiful rocking chair for
Mrs. Walsh and an umbrella for the
pastor, the Rev. j. a. Walsh.
The following program was carried
out: Singing 10y the school, Sweet
Old Stony prayer; Merry Christ
mas, by several little girls; recita-
tioh by Maggie Suit; singing by
school, Good News" recitation, by
George Basil, "A Gift For Jesus"
responsive reading by school; recita-
tion by James Walker, recitation by
five little girls, "Star of Hope - reci-
tation by several boys. Shepherd :
Story" singing by school, Joyous
Song" recitation by Doris Thomas /;
motion song by the girls; recitation
by Rhea Smith; singing by the school,
"Glory to Cod recitation by ten
girls, christmas country" respon-
sive reading by. the school; solo by
A Han Martin; exercise by girls and
boys. king of Kings;'' singing by
the sch Dol, bright Star Of Jesus. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Boys Club Chris tmas Festival

The mambers of the Boys Club
spent a delightful evening yesterday
at their club room ct st. Anne S
Chapel There was huge Christmas
tree we'll decorated and lighted and
laden with goodies. There was q
large attendance of the boys and they
behaved admirably. Mr.. J. w. Owens,
for nearly an hour kept the attention
of the boys by his humor and recita-
tions, which, to say the least of them,
were inimitable. Mr.. Owens also
sang "My Maryland" and the "Old
Kentucky Home +" Miss Eliza Magru.
der presided at the piano and led the
boys in several popular songs, which
they sang with vengeance.
AT the close of the entertainm ent
the boys were marched out in order
as well as could battalion of drilled
midshipmen. AS they passed tie
Christmas tree they were presented
with their gifts by the following la
dies: Miss e. n. Magruder, Miss
NJ N. Magruder, Miss Frances Terry,
Miss Louisa Terry. Miss Mary Wheat
ley. These ladies were assisted in en-
tertaining' by Mr.. J. w. Owens, Mr..
Peter Magruder and the Rev. w. I.
Twamley. Everyone said "never have
we had more successful and enjoy.
able evening. it was perfectly fine
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Orphans Court.

Court met in regular session, all
judges present, and transacted the fol-
lowing business:
Inventory Of the personal estate of
Richard II. Brewer. deceased, was
filed and passed.
Application of Mrs. Jane II. Thomp-
son and others for letters of admins
tration TO Amanda T. Roe on the es.
tate of Bessie i. Ohr, was fled and
passed.
Application of Nathaniel o. Meek
ems for letters of administration on
the estate of Joseph A. Meekens, was
filed and passed.
Application of Charles Peters for
letters of administration on the estate
of James II. Peters. deceased, was
filed and passed.
First and final account of Florence
A. Gould, d. b. n. c. t. a., of Clara
NJ Hickox, deceased, was filed, ex-
amined and passed.
Report in the matter of the estate Of
Clara M. Hickox, deceased. by Flor
ence A. Gould, administrators, d. b..
n. C. t. a., was filed and passed.
Administrator account of Stuart
Cooper in the matter Of the estate of
Sarah Stuart, late Of Anne Arundel
county, now deceased, was fled and
passed.
Account Of sales of the personal es
tate of John q. Cromwell, deceased,
was filed and ratified.
Inventory of the personal estate Of
Louisa Williams, deceased, was filed
and passed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Overstepped The Bounds.

Peter Richardson is an old dal key
who imbibes most too freely of John
Barleycorn, and although he gets
rather noisy it is not often that be
raises enough disturbance that would
warrant an arrest. Last night, how
ever, Peter got away with one too
many and created quite disorder on
the streets until Patrolman r. b. Hol-
iday came along and placed him under
arrest. Peter was arraigned before
Justice Feldmeyer this morning and
adjudged guilty of the charge of
He was unable to pay $2.75, the
amount Of the fine an costs imposed
by the Justice, and as result he is
repenting his wrongdoings in the coun-
ty jail on Calvert street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
St. Luke,s christmas FESTIVAL.

The little chapel on Fifth street.
Eastport, was literally packed on Holy
Iunoncents Day, when the Sunday
school held its Christmas festival. 4
short, bright, hearty service was con.
Quoted by the Rev. W. T.. Twamley.
and the singing of the children was All
that could be desired. After the ser
vice the children had their Christmas
tree. The tree was the gift OF the
Rev. J. p. McComas, and the kind
people of st. Anne's Parish provided
the good things thereon. The tree
was well decorated aud brilliantly
lighted with varied colored lights.
There was a good attendance of the
parents and friends OF the children.
who enjoyed the proceedings as much,
il not even more, than the children.
Each member of the Sunday school
was presented with bronze button
and pin bearing on its front in relief
a Cross and Grown and inscription.
Those who were present and took
part were: Misses NJ. and b. Martin.
Miss Sommers, Mrs. Tuers, Mrs. Sim
son. Mrs. Smales aud Mrs. NJ. l..
Smith. The gifts from off the tree
were distributed by the Sunday-school
teachers, Miss l. 3. Hatch and Miss
/. Bast, and Mr.. Chancey Suit. as
usual, officiated at the organ.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
County Commissioners.

The board met persusnt to adjourn
ment, present, Messrs. Ridout, Beard,
Smith, Shipley and Wayson absent,
Messrs. Lyles and Cook. The miD-
utes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
The clerk was directed TO notify the
Pennsylvania Railroad to place night
watchman at the railroad crossing at
Odenton.
The following order was passed /:
rhat Charles Mcdonald, ex-chief of
police, deliver to Thomas f. Iridium.
chief of police, all property now in
his possession belonging TO the county
The clerk was directed to issue or
der $3.50 to George A. Culver. cashier
of the Farmers National Bank for
interest on county bonds. Series Q
and b.
1t was ordered by the board that
hereafter when ever any person shall
request an insolvency for pro perty
transferred, sol1, destroyed or in any
manner disposed of, that he shall be
required specially under oath, to show
how and TO whom. if any one, said
property has been disposed of to so
that the same, if in existance, shall be
assessed to the person owning the
same 1t was ordered that for the in
formation of the public the clerk be
and he is hereby directed to publish
this order in the newspaper doing the
county printing for at least three
weeks.
The following appointments were
made Thomas Sexton. Brooklyn,
senior assistant chief of police; Alex
ander Johnson, Brooklyn, police |;
Enoch A Mewshaw, Curtis Bay,
police.
The clerk was directed to have the
clock in the court room repaired.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
GOOD CHEER TO THE POOR.
Guild of Mercy Takes Boun,iful
Christmas Joy to Inmates
of Almshouse.

Never We're the citizens of Annapo-
lls and the residents of the Naval
Academy more generous to the poor at
the county almshouse than this wear.
Their gifts of money were judiciouslv
appropriated by the Guild of Mercy
and in purchasing the necessary arti
cles at the several stores in town the
merchants were very kind aud also
gave donations
Many ladies in town sent cakes and
fruit and il WAS a bountiful supply
that tie Guild of Mercy took TO the
Almshouse this Christmas. Each man
and woman, colored and white, was
given three and four oranges, "A bag
OF candy. a box of nuts. several pieces
OF cake. small cakes also, bananas.
pie aud tumblers of jelly aud pre-
serves. The men were given tobacco
both smoking aud chewing tobacco
and corBcob pines. Each inmate re-
ceived three handkerchiefs The col
ored women received stockings, and
the white women shoulder shawls.
Some were given underwear and other
little ncessaries.
All the inmates were grateful fer
the gifts which were lavishly bestow
ed and everyone had "God Bless
You" for the dispensers of the gener-
ogity extended them by the citizens
and merchants of Annapolis and the
residents of the Naval Academy. 1t
vas gladstone Christmas for the in.
mates OF the county Almshouse, and
equally joyous to those who were able
to act as instruments in "A good and
worthy cause. To see the hearts of
those poor unfortunates made glad
and to shed some happiness into their
lives was worth the effort many times.
The Almshouse is about nine miles
from Annapolis. IL is a very old colo
nial house located OH hill overlook.
ing South River aud in a district that
was at first laid ont as London
town. 1t is we'll kept and is nea t
and clean. There are at present II
inmates, eight white men, three white
women, four colored men and two col
oTed women. One of the colored
women is an imbecile. perfectly help
less and wholly unfit for a place like
the Almshouse. Others are mentally
afflicted and should be in an institu-
tion for the feeble minded The Guild
of Mrecy wishes to thank all who in
any way contributed TO the happy
Christmas afforded througa their
generosity the inmates of the Aims.
house.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Marine Corps Orders.

The following orders have been is
sued TO officers of the Marine Corps:
Lieutenant Colonel George Richards.
assistant paymaster, granted leave of
absence for five days from and includ-
ing 23d instant
Captain Norman G.. Barton, assist
ant quartermaster, granted leave of
absence from January 10. 1906, to Jan;
uary 30, 1906, both inclusive.
First Lieutenant Frank F. Robards,
granted two weeks extension of leave
of absence, which was granted by this
Office in its order of November G..
1905.
Captain Robert H. Dunlap, granted
leave of absence for ten days from
and including the 22d instant. with
one days travel time additional.
Captain William III. Low, granted
extension of leave until first steamer
sailing after January IL, 1906. from
New York for San Juan, p. r.
Captain Frank Schwable, assistant
quartermaster, proceed to New York
report arrival
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Delegates TO Historical Society.

A distinguished party Of gentlemen.
who are delegates to the convention
of the American Historical Society.
which has been in session in Balti
more, came TO Annapolis this morning
by special train and were shown
courtesies by Prof. a. n Brown, IL
brarian Of the Naval Academy. Among
them were Mr.. r. II. Bowker, II
New York, editor of the Publisher S
Review, and man of great activity
and prominence among other lines,
Mr.. w. o. Lane, Librarian Of Harvard
College Mr.. Beer. librarian Of the
Howard Memorial Library Of New Or
leans, and Mr.. Arthur Stafford, state
Librarian Of Missouri.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Colonial Outing Association.

The Colonial Outing Association
held its weekly meeting last night a
It's headqua' tiers, Market Space Eleven
new members were elected into the
association, which now has member
ship of lG5. A cash contribution was
received from Mr. j. Q. Wheatley and
a letter of thanks was ordered to be
addressed to him. The balance of the
debt on the property of the club was
ordered paid and the associat on be-
gins the New Year with clean leaf
without debts. Any person desiring
to join the association from now on
will have to pay an initiation fee of
So instead of the former rate. Another
smoker is to be given about the mid
die of January TO the friends of the
association. The entertainment COM
mittee is also arranging for q pool
tournament in the near future.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
WAS FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT.
Two Colored Men Pay Dearly For
Hilarity In Local
Bar Room.

Charles Diggs and William Boston
both colored were fined $40 aud costs
amounting 10 SIS. S5, by Justice Charles
q. feldmever this morning for as.
Sault committed upon George ROmick'
q young white mau who runs saloon
for his father at the corner Ct State
Circle and East street
The trouble occurred on Christmas
night Barkeepets as a rule will dis.
pense drinks as Christmas gifts TO Gus.
toners who come into their places of
business and when Diggs aud Boston
entered the above saloon they asked
how about Christmas gift. Young
Rolniok replied that it vas too late.
However the two negroes ordered
drink and had offered 70 pay for IL.
In the meantime some words were
passed between Rolnick and the ne.
groes and several oaths were passed.
In starting 70 leave the saloon il
appeared from the testimony
that Diggs when aeoosted by Rolnick.
struck the latter and knocked him to
the floor.
Boston at first acted as peacemakec
and tried TO separate the two, but
moment later he also struck Rolnick
with his fist and the barkeeper again
"NA' " s"N AASoA' OAAAbk VIC NAt
melee Rolnick's head was cut. it is
thought by the fall upon the floor.
Diggs and Boston afterwards left the
saloon, but Rolniok brought the char, Q
of assault against them. and the m.
rests were made by Constable Small
From the testimony given at the triul
this morning clear case of assault
was established and Justice Feldmeytr
imposed fines as above stated. Bo'h
the negroes managed to muster up tho
coin aud save themselves from spend.
ing several weeks in the. county Jail
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Birthday Party.

Miss Nellie Brown entertained at a
birthday party at her home, Prince
George street, last night. In spite OF
the stormy weather the guests enjoyed
pleasant evening. Among those
present were the Misses b. Jefferson,
A. Brady, f. Brady, II. Howard, NJ.
Lowmen, II. Fieseler, +. Fieseler.
K. Schultz, y. Anderson, Messrs. }.
f. Murphy, of Worcester. Mass. A.
Ingenbohs, of st. Louis, George Mayo,
Spencer Stephens, William Young, j.
Tally, J. Diaz and II. Danitell. The
young hostess received many pretty
presents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Married At Rectory.

A quiet wedding ceremony was
performed last night at the Tectory CT
st. Aune's parish, on Duke of Glou-
cester street. The groom Is Mr.. James
Frederick Holland, and the bride,
Miss Susan Agnes Parkinson. The
ceremony took place at s. 30 aud was
performed by the rector, the Rev.
Joseph p. McComas A few relatives
of the young couple witnessed the
marriage.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
May Have Female Nurses.

In the general bill that is before
Congress in the interest Of the navy
there is a clause in which Congress Is
petitioned to have twenty female
nurses for various naval hospitals
throughout the country. II the bill
passes three of the twenty female
nurses viii probably be sent ID the
Naval Academy, but not until the
completion Of the new hospital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
On The Sick List.

Mrs. Sprogle wife Of. Prof Daniel
r. Sprogle OF West AnDabolis has been
quite i'll at her home suffering with
erysipelas. Mrs. Sprogle is a sister
of Justice Charles @ Feldmeyer and
DR.. James d. Feldmeyer of this city.
Her condition was reported some
what improved today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Going Abroad.

: Miss Mariana Fullam, daughter of
Captain and Mrs w +. Fullam. will
spend the winter abroad. Miss Fol-
lam will sail on January with her
aunt, Miss EMcGowan. They will go
via the long route. They will go To
Genoa, Rome, Venice and will tour
Europe during the mid winter AMI
early spring
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29


morning and broke MS arm in two
places.
hazing is alleged to have taken place
on or about December -. There are
three specifications for haZing Mid
shipman McCrary. The first is that
Mc6rary was compelled TO stand on
his head about $50 times; the second
that he was compelled to do "No. 16"
until he was unable TO continue, and
the third that he was compelled to
do "No. ~ a number of times.
The specification under the second
charge was that Midsh:pman Decatur
hazed Midshipman Church by COM
pelling him to do "No. 16' anumber
of times. "No. I6'' is known to con-
sist of requiring the victim to lower
aud raiss himself by bending his knees
outward and then bringing them in
again. The midshipmen declare, how
ever, that they have no idea what
- No. - refers to, and it is possible
that the authorities have made a mis-
take in this Daniel r SRandall, ex-
States Attorney of Anne arundel
county. has been engaged as Decatur S
counsel.
The court reached a finding in the
Coffin case at ~ 20, took a recess until
2. 80, when it is thought that the De-
catur case will be taken up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Insurance Notice.

3 am soliciting People TO join the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, of \. \. Co.,-aha u
desire some protection against loss by flre- AZ
a.tu0i cost. 1 can not get around to cah on
tua aN, in time so I most cordially ask you
,o write as before your policies expire ana
.et a> HgUre on il, with you and see II IL Will
Nut be 10 your advantage TO join US ana take
.tNautgge Of this Mutual Home Protection.
Address. II. :. MANCHA. Secretary;
Glen Burnie. Md.
Church Circle, Annapolis. dig
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Boston Home Bakery

MRS. WYNNE, ProprietresS.
: College Avenue. Telephone 1fS-w
orders taken for all kinds of Pies,
cakes Bread, &C. Boston Baked
Beans and Brown Bread. Orders
delivered. Il College Aveune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
NOTICE.

Automobile Rates after 40 p. N.
will be SOC. each way.
d23w CHARLES y. ORRELT,.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-29
Broke His Arm.

Bushrod Howard. son of Commander
L. b. Howard, U. S. N, and nephew
of DR.. W. @. Claude, fell from the
rafter of the stable of the latter this
morning and broke MS arm in two
places.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-07
starter in the Ascot Park derby.
MANAGER MORRIS LEVY
PREPARES GOOD CARD
Young Corbett and Battling Nelson
to Referee Amateur Bouts Next
Friday Night.

Fightgoers are looking forward to
some fast bouts next Friday night in
Wodward's Pavilion. The Hayes VAL
ley Athletic Club will give its regular
monthly boxing exhibition, and those
well-known experts, Young Corbett
and Battling Nelson, will teach Eddie
Graney and others how to referee a
boxing contest. Both lightweights
will officiate in main events.
There will be seven bouts. The
main event will be between George
Peterson and Frank Mayfield, who
will box for the welter-weight cham
pionship of the coast. Johnny Grove,
the clever bantam, will go out of his
class to try conclusions with South
side" Jack O'Brien, holder of amateur
feather-weight title. Jimmy Carroll,
son of the famous lightweight, is to
meet his old opponent, Harry Tenny.
Abe Label meets George Curran and
John Murray, youth from New York,
who is said to be good one, will go
against Eddie Carr.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-07
Imnrovement Club Reorranined.

There was reorganization OF the
Noe Valley Improvement Club at a
meeting of residents and property own
ers last night at Duveneck's Hall on
Twenty-fourth and Church streets. The
object Of the revival Of the old club is
to urge upon the municipal authorities
the betterment of this section of the
city by looking after street improve
ments and other necessities, including
the enforcement of the COW ordinance.
1t was said>by those of the Twentv-
fourth street end of the district that
this street had not been swept during
the year. The further object of the
club is to get the streets bituminized. A
permanent organization was adopted
and the following officers were elected !.
President, Charles e. Myers; vice presi-
dent. c. G.. Kammerer; secretary.
Adolphus Duffee; treasurer, Fred Fish,
er; executive committee. w. j. GilfovIe
Paul Strehle. j. w. Newbert. w
Grade, o. c. Gunzel, III. Hildebrandt
and e. A. Lemoine. This bodv vii
communicate with the Board of pub
lie Works touching the needs of their
district. 'A'eiA
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-07

feedroom were resorted to some years
ago by trainers in endeavoring to dis
abuse a hoy of fancy ideas and notions.
The association across the bay has
arranged striking attraction for one
week from tomorrow. 1t is a race at
one mile, catch weights, with w. r..
Condor, Claude, Honiton and Dainty
as starters. OF course, if the track
should be heavy the latter mare will
not go to the post A purse of $1,000
is offered
The Fleur de Lis stable purchased
Briers from DIR. RoweI yesterday.
jake Jones was bubbling over with
wrath after the first race, in which he
rode the winner, Miller's Daughter.
Jakie. it appears, has been galloping
the filly for c. j. Casey, as well as his
stable companion, Apple Blossom. The
latter is not overburdened with speed.
so Trainer Casey transposed the names,
ard when really galloping or working
Miller's Daughter jake supposed he
was on Apple Blossom. In the pad
dock yesterday friend of the rider
asked him if mis- mount had chance.
Nav" said. jake, this thing is
no account. Wait till they start the
other one" jake puts a bet down
once in while, and when he discover
ed that "the switch had been worked
on him he was furious.
Charley .McCafferty may send DIR.
Ileggo down to Los Angeles as a
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-07
RUBIANA LANDS
At GOOD PRICE
Books Lay 8 to 1 Against
Outsider Who Slips In
Safely Ahead Of Field
SMALL ENTRIES PREVAIL
Many Horses Are Scratched
Owing to the Hard Rain
Which Makes Track Heavy

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6-Small fields
were the rule at Ascot Park to-day,
due to the numerous scratches after
last nights heavy rain. Favorites or
second choices were the winners ex-
cept in the first race. which went to
Ruhiana at to l. Weather cloudy;
track heavy. Summary:
First race. six furlongs, selling-Rubiana, 90
sHsrbertl, to 1. won; Belle Dixon. 90 CIV.
Miller), IL to 1, second; Hersain 81 (dcDan-
led. to 1. third. Time. 1:15a. Nanon, Miss
Provo. Sun Mark, Lady Ninora, Miss Shylock,
Latoila and Vindicta also ran.
Second race. four furlongs-Dr. Hollis, III
(Prior), 3 to l, won; Expressing. ITO wv. MIL
ler), to 1, second; Ha, 100 (Crosthwaite), Z
to j, third. Time, 40. Silver Sue Wee Girl
Paddy Walker. Czarina. Search Ne and Cash
box also ran.
Third race. six furlongs-Azelina, s5 (Mc-
DanieD, to 8, won: Seasck 95 (Moriarity),
4 to /. second: Metlakatla, los &c. Walsh). :
to 1, third. Time. 1:151a. Sweet Kitty Bel
latrs and Komombo also ran.
Fourth race. one mile-Arabo 112 Dugan),
IL to 20 won: Gorgalette. 100 (Crosthwafte)
to /, second; Robador, 81 (BGoriarity), 2 to
1. third. Time. 1:42&. Three starters.
Fifth race, Slauson course-Henry Ach 9s
Kunz). 6 to s. won: Sinicado. 95 (Moriarity)
IL to 2. second: Hilona, 105 (McDanieD, even.
third. Time lily. Three starters.
Sixth race. mile and fifty yards. selling
Anirad. "a q. Kelly. 16 to 5. won: Canejo. 1oi
DanieD. Z to 1. third Time. 1:474z: Capable,
Postmaster Henry Clay Rye. Prince Palatine
and Frank Mayo also ran