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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
ANNAPOLIS. MD. FRIDAY. JANUARY g. 1905.
A REVIVED POEM BY KEY
1t Recalls an Old English Gus
tom Long Observed In
Annapolis.

Today, the feast of the Epiphany,
often called Twelfth day. and the
discovery of a poem by the late Fran
els Scott Key, recall an old English
custom long observed in Annapolis.
Ii was the custom TO duly celebrate
. Twelfth might, F" when a queen was
crowned for all of the social revels
and routs for the coming year. the
queen OF the preceding year yielding
her place to and croWniPg a queen
from among the Younger daughters of
the leading families, who had most
recently been introduced into the bril-
liant society of Annapolis in those old
days.
The "Twelfth- might party of 1888
was held in the Lloyd house (now
known as the Chase House), when the
young daughter of the house, Miss
Josephine Harwood, crowned Miss
Keturah Murray, daughter of James
Murray, Esq, of Acton. Among the
guests was Francis Scott Key, Esq,
who was asked to furnish a poem for
the occasion, the words of which
we're found among the effects of Miss
Murray (known TO her intimates as
Miss Kate, sometimes - M S S
Kitty"), who died several years ago.
Miss Josie Harwood, /" tas her
friends called ner) is still living in
Washington, and occasionally visits
her son. Col. Mel. Tilton, of Annap-
oils
ITO Miss Keturah Murray, Francis
Scott Key, 1888,
Here is crown, but where is a queen,
With brow of beauty and grace OF
mein,
And with such gift to demand;
Whose praise shall bless,
And frown depress,
And ever look command?
Such is the Queen to whom we bow,
Thine fair Keturah is the brow
To adorn the crown we bring -.
And she shall reign,
Our chosen queen,
Until she chooses to take King.
Now here is crown and Queen.
But where shall she reign?
What loyal subjects and fair domain,
Shall we to our Queen impart?
Her empire shall be,
O'er the land and the sea
And her throne in every heart. /"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
"Winsome Winnie"

Mr.. Sam. S. Shubert is again direct
ing the tour of Paula Edwardes, who
will appear in this city on Thursday,
January I2. in last seasons big must
cal success "Winsome Winnie. - Miss
Edwardes has made a great personal
success in a role that is said to afford
her splendid opportunities. She will
appear here with the original New
York production, two carloads OF
scenery, properties and effects and a
of over 90 people, including
q large and attractive chorus, and a
cast of principals of even excellence
The appearance of Miss Edwarde S
and "Winsome Winnie In this city is
being anticipated with great pleasure
by our theatregoers. the demand for
seats has been exceedingly large and
one of the largest audiences of the sea-
son Is assured in advance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
NATIONAL FOREST POLICY.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Washington, ID. O., Jan. 6.--The sub.
ject of national forest policy was
taken up this morning by the Ameri-
can Forest Congress and was discussed
from every point of view. The Off
cials of the General Land Office, Geo.
logical Survey and the Bureau of For.
etsry led the discussion and outlined
at great length the present work and
future plans of the Federal govern
ment in regard to forests and their
The congress closed its
work this afternoon with session de.
voted to the discussion of state forest
policy. State forest officials and agents
of the Bureau of Forestry, who have
been extensively engaged in co-opera-
tive state forest work, treated the SUBJ
ject in practical way. AS q result
of the discussions it is expected that
uniform legislative measures looking
to the protection and extension of the
forests will be introduced in the legis-
latures of many states this winter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY
Detachment of Marines Leave
For Cuby-Other Items
of Interest.

Warrant Machinist Il. G. Higgins is
granted leave OF absence for thirty
days.
Lieutenant L. S. Thompson, u. S.
N, has been granted ten days leave
before joining the Yankee.
The designations of Midshipman A.
Mel. Olds, third class. and H. l..
Stokes and j. l.. Bradbury, fourth
class, have been accepted.
Second Lieutenants +. b. Garrett,
O. b. Matthews, A. 4. Racicot. Jr.,
and T. ID. Barber, U. S. NJ. O., re-
ported for instruction at the School of
Application, Naval Academy.
When the u. s. S. Atlanta is placed
in reserve Commander K. +. Qaltrough,
U. s. N, commanding, is ordered to
proceed to League Island, Pa, or such
other port as the u. S. S. Yankee may
be for the command of that vessel
Orders have been received for the
immediate transfer, under charge of
an officer. who will return, of two
eorporals and thirty privates, having
not less than one year to serve, from
the Marine Barracks, Naval Academy,
to the Marine Barracks. Norfolk, Va. !,
for duty with the detachment for SER
vice at Guantonamo, Cuba. The de-
tachment left today on the 3. 10 train.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
PRICE ONE GENT
HE WON THE HORSE.
John w. Wood Holds Lucky
Number In Merriken's
Horse Rattle.

Even in his darkest hour John w.
Woods, who was yesterday sentenced
TO the county Jail TO serve a term of
nine months for his connection with
shortage in the Annapolis postoilice.
has not been deserted by the god of
fortune.
Some weeks ago Zach. Merriken
started TO sell tickets for the rattle OF
a.vaiuable riding and driving horse.
The tickets were readily taken and
but a few were left when Wood was
approached and asked Co buy one. He
was rather indipsosed to DO SO. but
nnalty drew one, 1t costing him 81. SO.
After that he gave little thought TO
the matter. Last night the drawing
took place in Carvel Hall, the judges
being J. Wood Philip and Mr.. Hardy,
the hotel barber. When the lucky
ticket was pulled from the box it was
found to be numbered "i36," CORES.
ponidng TO the one held by Wood.
Mr.. Merriken at once went TO the
jail and notified Wood of his luck.
The latter was induced TO sell the
horse which he had secured at such a
low price. The animal was then sold
to Lieutenant Jenson, of the Naval
Academy, who will use it as a hunter.
lt is said TO be- particularly valuable
animal aud has record of 5 feet 8
inches as a jumper.
This morning friends of Mr.. Wood
visited the Jail aud provided him with
those dainties and luxuries which are
not part of thesregular Jail fare. He
occupies the large upper corridor,
from which opens the cell in which
julius Cooper. the convicted murderer,
is confined.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
MUCH INTEREST TAKEN.
The County Taxpayers Asso-
citation Receiving Much
Attention.

At the next meeting of the Taxpay-
ers' Association of Anne Arundel
county which will be held in the
Court House next Tuesday morning at
10. 30 O'Clock the work of the aascoia.
tion will be mapped out.
1t is expected that a complete plan
of procedure to be followed by the as.
sociation will be presented by some of
the members and that something def
mite will be arrived at. Letters and
personal calls are being received
daily by President George L. Melvin
in relation TO the association. The
aims and objects of the association
will soon be set forth in some perma-
nent form, which will be distributed
among those who should be interested
in the work which it is desired to ac-
complish.
At the coming meeting several COM
mittees will be appointed to look after
the various work of the association.
The association will be entirely of a
non political nature and will not have
anything to do with politics further
than in the genreal way of seeing that
public service is properly conducted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
WILL FINE ABSENTEES.
Business Mems Association TO
Enforce Attendance OF
Members.

Steps were taken at the meeting of
the Business Mems Association LAST
night which will probably result in
bringing out larger number of MEM
bers at the meetings of the assooia-
tion. The attendance last night was
very good, but not what the total
membership would warrant. 1t was
proposed that any member who absents
himself from three consecutive meet
ings without a good and sufficient rea-
son should be fined q sum which is
a certain proportion of his dues. A
committee was appointed to draw up
the amendment TO the constitution TO
cover the matter. This committee will
report at the next meeting of the as
sociation and at that time final action
will be taken.
The special committee appointed for
the purpose of seeing what could be
done in the matter of securing for the
merchants and others of the city bet
ter prices on lighting, made a report
The committee did not go into de-
tails, but stated that much progress
was being made. Another committee
which was appointed to work in con-
nection with committee from the
City Council, also made a report Ii
reported that the heating outfit to be
used for the purpose of keeping the
water in the fire enigne constantly
hot had been secured. As soon as the
weather conditions will permit the
plant will be installed. Other matters
OF routine nature were taken mp and
disposed of. The reports of the off.
GERS show the association to be in good
condition and accomplishing much
good along those lines for which it
was formed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Northeast Storm Warning

The following dispatch was received
this morning from the Weather Bu-
reau BY the signal displayman of this
city, and the signals have been dis.
played all day from the signal tower
at Market Space. giving warning Of
the approaching storm.
Northeast storm warning, 10 q. m.
Wilmington, Morehead, Washing.
ton, Colombia, Norfolk, New Port
News. Fort Monroe, Baltimore, An
napolis, Port Norris. Cape May, Break
water, Reedy Island, Atlantic City,
Philadelphia, Sandy Hook and New
York.
Disturbance over Northwest Flor
ida, will move northeast with increas-
ing intensity, causing high and dan.
gerous northeast winds along the
north of foftieth parallel
(Signed) FRANKINFIELD. I"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
ON THE FIGHTING CALENDAR.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Milwaukee, Wis. Jan. 6.-Willie
Fitzgerald and Maurice Thompson
are slated to furnish the wind-up at
tonight's boxing show of the Badger
Athletic Club. Thompson is practi-
cally unknown in this section. having
arrived recently from Butte, Mont.
where he is said to have engaged in
more than a score of fights during the
last year or two without meeting a
defeat. The appearance of Fitzgerald
is expected to attract large crowd to
the ringside as there is naturally a
great desire to Sc the fighter who so
easily defeated Charlie Neary. the
idol of the Milwaukee sporting frater-
nifty The agreement between Fitz-
gerald and Thompson calls for 10.
round bout at 1873 pounds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Horse Badly Injured

Another horse was badly injured
this morning at the Washington street
crossing of the Annapolis, Washing
ton & Baltimore Railroad This horse,
as well as the other two injured at
that point, suffered injury by reason
of catching the calk of his front shoe
in an opening between the rail and
planking 1t is the property of Joseph
w. Trautwein. The horse was thrown
TO the ground and his shoulder badly
wrenched. Many complaints have been
made with reference to the condition
at that point, but it is said nothing
can be done unless considerable
change is made in the switches
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
THE,FIRsT OF THE SERIES
Many Citizens And Naval OFF,
GERS And Wives Attend
Reception.


The first of the Thursday afternoon
receptions of the season was given by
Mrs Warfield, wife of Governor War
field, at the Executive Manson yester
day afternoon from to O'Clock,
which was largely attended by citi-
zens and navy people. Assisting Mrs.
Warfield in receiving were Mrs. Thigh
man and Miss Tilghman, wife and
daughter of Secretary of State Oswald
Tilghman; Miss Baird, daughter of
Captain William Baird, u. 3. A. ; the
Misses Warfield, Mrs. Frank HambIe-
ton and Mrs. Harry Nichodemus, of
Baltimore, and the Misses Randall,
of Annapolis.
Among those who called were Mrs.
Brownson and Miss Caroline Brown
son, wife and daughter of the Super
intendent of the Naval Academy !;
Commander Charles ]. Badger, COM
mandant of midshipmeD; Mrs. Bad
ger and Miss Elizabeth Badger, Com
mander and Mrs. Walter h. Worthing-
ton. us. N; Commander ana Mrs.
Harry p. Huse, Professor and Mrs.
Nathaniel M. Terry, Rev. and MRS.
Joseph p. McOomas, Mrs James ID.
Murray, Mrs. Alexander Sharp. Jr.,
Mrs. A. Owen Iglehart. Mrs. Daniel
r. Magruder, Mrs. Philip X. Alger,
of Annapolis, and Mrs. John W. Hook,
of Baltimore; Miss Rose E. Smith,
of Baltimore; Col. McLane Titlon, u.
S. NJ. O.. retired Messrs. James H.
Eckles, and John S. DeaIe, of Balti-
more; Mr.. p. H.. Magruder, Prof.
Paul J. Dashiell, Prof. j. p. Rippere,
Lieuts. Thomas L. Johnson, Lyman
A. Cotton, and A. H. Robertson, o.
IS. N; Midshipmen Grafton Beall,
William P. Williamson, Percival ID.
Nagle, Frederick P. Lilley and Lor-
rinne A. Davis, of the Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Entertained by Governor

Mrs. Chamberlain, wife Of Mr. H.
r. Chamberlain, London correspon-
dent to the New York Sun, is being
entertained at the Executive Mansion
by the Governor and Mrs. Warfield.
The Governor, when in London, in
1901, received many courteous atten-
tions from Mr.. and Mrs Chamberlain,
whose home is the center of literary
and aristocratic coterie. where Amer
leans always find q warm welcome.
Mr.. Chamberlain is one of the best
known and leading journalists in Eu-
rome.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Coal Oil Accident

Mr.. NJ. T. Lowman, of Cornhill
street, made a narrow escape this
morning from receiving severe burns
about the body. He attempted to has
ten q FIRE with the aid of the coal oil
can, having saturated the kindIing
wood thoroughly with the fluid.
While watching the effect with his
face in close proximity to the stove,
the flames suddenly burst out and be-
fore he could step out of the way, his
whiskers, eye brows and hair were
severely burned, together with slight
blistering of his face Mr. Lowman
says he made narrow escape from
severe burns and will use some other
methods in the future to start fire.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
House Party

Mrs. Sherwoode Hall, of Grand
Rapids, Mich, mother of Midshipman
James Low Hall, Of the Naval Acad-
emy, is temporarily occupying the res
idence of Prof. b. Y. Cissel, at st.
Johns College, and is entertaining a
house party. In the party are Miss
Alice Stone, of Saginaw, Mich. Miss
Alice Gray, of Albany. N T., and
two SONS, Marcus Hall. member Of
the senior class at Yale University,
and Sherwoode Hall, Jr., formerly a
student at st. Johns, bat now of the
Boston Institute of Technology
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
A WONDERFUL WATCH.

Paris, Jan. ga Paris firm, prob,
ably the oldest watchmakers of Eu
rope, has just completed. after seven
years work, very remarkable watch.
It is of gold, and is beautifully chased.
1t marks the day, month, year and
leap year for a hundred years; the
phases of the moon, seasons, solstices,
equinoxes, the time at l25 of the prin-
cpial cities of the world, the rising
and setting of the sun. 1t comprises
a chronograph, repeater for hours
and minutes, thermometer, barome-
ter, hygrometer, alimetre up to 5000
metres, compass and a peal of small
bells. 1t contains "a mechanical
movements and consists of go distinct
parts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Miss Prosperi Weds

A very pretty home wedding was
soIemnized on Wednesday at noon at
214 Tenth street, S. E., Washington,
d. o., when Miss Leila Hyde Prospect
became the bride of Mr.. Hugo Mich
aelis, of Philadelphia, Pa. DR.. Mich,
olson, of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church. officiated, after which buffet
luncheon was served to the family
and a few out-of- town guest The
bride was beoomingly attired in a
handsome gown of Champagne evliene
over silk and carried violets. The
bride is the daughter of the late Au-
gustus Prospect, u. S. N, and is very
we'll known here, where she lived a
number of years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Change In Schedule

A temporary change in the schedule
of the trains on the Annapolis, Wash
ington q Baltimore Railroad went in
to effect today. Until further notice
all of thestrains will leave ten minu-
tes in advance of the schedeule time
of leaving. This change was found
necessary by reason of changes which
are being made to the roadbed of the
road just out of town near the water
tank, as stated exclusively in the Cap
itaI this week. The additional run
ming time allowed by the new sched-
ule is needed for the purpose Of max
ing a switch at that point.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Douw will be at home, informal
ly, on Tuesdays in January ana Feb
ruary.
Miss Nellie Nj. Dadds has returned
from Washington. where she attended
the Prosreri-Michael's nuptials.
Mrs. James r. Walk ard children are
visiting friends in Baltimore.
Mr. Burgen, of New York. who has
been visiting Mrs. Snowden Walk. Muir
ray Hill. has returned.
Mr.. W. H. Sincock. travelling agent
Of Pittsburg firm. who has been spend
ing the holidays with his wife, has re-
turned home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
War Claims

The bill introduced in Congress by
Senator Warren, chairman of the com
mittee on claims, providing for ap-
preparations covering findings of the
Court of Claims under the Bowman
and Tucker acts. conclusions of fact
and of law under the French Spoila-
tion act, include the following Anna
politans: Charles j. Murphy. 81, 172 !;
Joseph b. Parker, $141; w. q. Smith,
SO. 1S2. Sea claims-D. w. Mullan,
Annapolis. 1922. Senator McComas
also introduced bill granting a pen
sion to Juliete l.. Davidson, nee
Leroux, of Washington, widow OF
Lieutenant William O. Davidson, o.
S. N, at the rate of S75 per month
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Henry B. Myers Company

1t is expected that in a very few
days an election of officers Will be
held of the newly Incorporated Henry
B. Myers Co. Stock is being taken
at present. The company, which is
the outgrowth of the business which,
for SO many years, has been carried
on with great success by Mr. Henry
b. Myers, will now consist of Mr..
Henry b. Myers, Mr.. Louis B. Myers,
Mr.. Charles +. Myers, Mr.. Harry Il.
Ellenhausen and Mr. T. H. Riordan.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
ROYALTY TO VISIT IRELAND.
Special Dispalch to Evenlng Capital

London, Eng, Jan. 6. 6.-Official an.
nouneement was made today of the
plans completed for the approaching
visit of the Prince of Wales to Ire.
land. His Royal Highness will make
his state entry into Dublin on Janu-
airy 2S, and on the following day he
will proceed to Ashford on visit to
Lord Ardilaun. On the completion of
his yiist at Ashford the Prince will
return to Dublin to be present at the
first levee, which will be held at Dub
lin Castle ON February L. On the two
subsequent days he will attend the
first drawing room and also be present
at the investiture of the Earl OF
Mayo as q Knight of st. Patrick.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Remains Taken to BaItimore

The remains of Mrs. Charlotte Bar
rand Gully, wife of Norman o. Gully.
coIored, who died at her late resi-
dense, No. 140 Market street, were
taken to Baltimore this morning over
the Baltimore q Annapolis Short
Line Railroad for interment The de-
ceased was in her 32d year The fu-
neral arrangements were in charge Of
j. Albert Adams, undertaken
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Building Trades Council

At meeting of the Building Trades
Council which was held last night,
the newly elected delegates to the
council we're seated. The various COM
mittees were appointed and several
matters Of minor Importance were dis
cussed. The annual election of off,
GERS viii be held at the next meeting
Of the body.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
MIDDIEs TO BE ENsIGNs.
Names of Sixty-Six Candidates
Have Been Sent to
The Senate

The President has sent TO the Senate
of midshipmen to be en-
signs in the navy. as follows
Henry 4. S. Wallace.
Horace s. Klyce.
Frank W.S terling.
Emory S. Land.
Franklin. W. Osburn. Jr.
Clifford Darst.
Roe b. Adams.
Semmes Reid.
Edwin G.. Kintner.
Harry A. Baldridge.
William L., Pryor.
James Reed, Jr.
George j. Meyers.
James p. Murdock.
Edward j. Marquart.
Andrew A. Peterson.
Leroy Brooks, Jr.
Donald q. Bingham.
Robert Wallace. Jr.
Ralph M. Griswold.
William w. Smith.
Francis 8. Whitten.
Thomas l.. Ozburn.
Lewis b. P0rterfield.
Walter q. Diman.
Frank O. Martin.
Ralph b. Graft.
Adolphus Station.
David A. Weaver.
Neil K Nichols.
James A. Campbell, Jr.
Otto @. Bowling.
Julius q. Townsend.
Wilson Brown, Jr.
Robert Henderson.
William L. Conn, Jr.
John II. Blackburn
Frank b. Freyer.
Roscoe q. Davis.
Earl p Finney.
William ID. Puleston
Charles S. Kerrick
George r. Brown.
James o. Richardson.
Harold ID. Ohilds.
Gilbert j. Rowcliff.
James p. Lannon.
Richard Wainwright, Jr.
Charles w. Early.
Edward q. s. Parker
Joseph o. Fisher
Carlos Bean.
Oscar +. Cooper.
Kirby b. Orittenden.
Merritt S. Corning.
William j. Moses.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Advance In Coal

A considerable advance has been
made in the price of hard coal which
goes into effect at once. 1t is said that
the advance will be about 25 cents
per ton over the peyailing price. The
increase is said to be due to an in
crease IN price made at the mines.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Passed On Forty Gases

During the month of December just
passed, Squire Feldmeyer has passed
on forty city cases. He collected from
various persons in fines and costs the
sum Of $77 so. He will make his re-
port to the City Council at the next
meeting of that body.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Annual Installation.

Commodore VIM N. letters. Garri-
son No. zo. Army and Navy Union,
held their annual installation last night
which was public, their being present
lhe members, wives and friends, after
which the garrison gave them a fine
collation. and dance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
JACKSON DAY BANQUET.



Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 6.-The Jack
son Club of this city has completed
arrangements for its banquet tonight
in celebration of the anniversary OF
the battle of New Orleans. Ii will he
"Dollar Banquet" with William
j. Bryan as the guest of honor. In
addition to Mr.. Bryan the list OF
speakers is to include Governor Fra
zier, Senator Caramck and other Dem.
ocratic leaders of note.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
Midshipman From Porto Rico.

Iugene Ob;to. native of Porto Rico.
appointed BY the President to the Naval
Academy. has entered preparatory
sbhool here before taking examination
for admission.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
A BIG DAY AT BISMARCK.

Bismarck, N. D.. Jan. 6.-North
Dakotas new state officials were
sworn in today, the inauguration be-
ing accompanied with the usual cere-
monies. The inaugural ball is to be
given in the new wing of the state
capitol tonight and promises TO be a
function of great brillance. Many Wis
itors are here from Fargo, Grand
Forke and other points.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-06
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
SOME THINGS OF GENERAL
INTEREST.
News Items Gathered From All
Parts of The CountrY
CONDENSED.
BOSTON AT EXHIBITION.
Special Dispatch TO Eveaing Capital

Botson, Mass, jan 6-The seventy
first exhibition of the Boston Art Club
was formally opened today and will
continue until February A. The exhi-
bition is pronounced by critics to be
the best in the history of the club,
comprising, as it does. the best work
of number of the foremost American
painters and sculptors.