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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
College Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Thomas P. Holloway, pastor
IL a. IN. Worship and address by
DR.. Barchet, Medical Missionary of
American Baptist Missionary Union,
and for years also official instructor
for the United States government at
Shanghai and China 30-WoTsblp
and sermon by the pastor. who will
preach to the Annapolis lodge of Free
Masons. Noon to ] O'Clock, Bible
School. All persons cordially invited
to all meetings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
New Years At St. Anne's.

January the first is a great feast day
of the ecclesiastical calendar as well
as a secular holiday. 1t is the Octave
of Christmas and the feast of the Cir
cumcision of Christ. There will be
the regular holy day services in St.
Anne's Church Mt Z a. m, 10 a. m.
and p. M, Holy Communion being
celebrated at the two morning SER
vices. In addition TO these regular
services there will be service at mid
night December 81. 1t will begin at
IL. 45 p m. with the Penitential Office
and appropriate hymns and after mid
night the first hour of New Years
Day. there will be a celebration of
the Holy Communion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Remember The Carrier Boys.

The Capitals carrier boys will wait
upon the subscribers, advertisers and
patrons on New Years day with j
calendar and carrier boys card. It
is hoped the patrons will substantially
the carrier boys who de-
liver the papers in snow, wind, rain
and sleet. Don't forget the Capital
carrier boys on New Years day-give
them a Happy New Year by a sub
stantial remembrance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
The Drvdock Dewey.

a message received at the wireless
telegraph station at the Naval Acad-
emy this morning stated that the dry
dcck Dew ey, under convoy of the tug
Potomac and the colliers Caesar and
Brutus, which left Patuxent river
Thursday afternoon was, at O'Clock
this morning, twenty-five miles south
east of Cape Henry. This message was
also received by the shcre stations
along the coasts. 1t was transmitted
from the supply ship Glacier, which
has a wireless station aboard il.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Will Keep Open House.

The Annapolitan Club will enter
tain its members and out of town
friends (it being a rule of the club
that no citizen not member of the
club can be invited TO the club on
New Years day. The reception
commences at noon and will last until
6 d. N.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Need American Wheat.
speeial Dispatah d Eyenine Csallsl

Special Dispateh . EVeni7e CsoitsL
Mexico City. Mex, Dec 90.-Ow-
ing to the scarcity of wheat caused by
she partial failure OF the wheat crop.
the government has removed the duty
ginning with January /. When it was
realized in the beginning of fall that
the crop was short, the duties were
lowered by the government, but the
entire removal became imperative
when the reports of the actual crop
showed that it was even smaller than
expected. The city bakers have re.
duced the size of their loaves, assert
ing that it was impossible for them to
give the same weight as formerly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary.
Speeial Dispatch to EveninR Capitsl

SpeSa3A PAspat~H - IFcnihh S@phuL
North Attleboro, Mass, Dec 30
The Verein Frohsinn, one of the old
est German societies in this part of
the country, Will celebrate its fortietb
anniversary this evening. The Off
GERS of the New England SaeneeTbund
and the selectm ent of the organizatio
will be the guests of honor of the
society this evening and an elaborate
musical and social program has been
prepared for the celebration.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
PRESBYTERIAN church Program.

Murning-Anthem. "No Shadow
Yonder. :" Gaul, double quartet; oher-
tory, lone Sweetly Solemn Thought. -
Ambrose. Miss Edith Gardner; clos
ing hymu. "Iu The Hour of Trial,
auartette. Evening Anthem, "Oh
Jesus, Thou Art Standing" Danks.
double quartette; offertory,, Pleasant
Ars Thy Courts Above" duet, Miss
Gardner, Mr.. Fenton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
St. Anne's Chapel.

There will be full choral Evensong
tomorrow at 7.30. The Rev w. L.
Twamley will continue his addresses
on 1.-The Revelation of st. John the
Diviue,'' the special subject being
"ThesEpistle to the Church of Ephe
sus.' There will be extra special
music at this service.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Good Resolutions.

At the II a. IN. service tomorrow at
MARYLAND Avenue II. Z Church, the
Rev. John L. Walsh, pastor, will
preach on the subject Doors of the
Word. F" and in the evening at s O'Clock
service on "Good Resolutions. The
Epworth League will hold a service
at o. 10. and there will be watch
night service at 1870 p. N. Every
body is invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
No Meeting Y. M. c. A.

General Secretary J. f. Belt of the
Y. NJ, G.. A. received telegram this
morning that it was impossible for
the proposed leaders for tomorrow af-
ternoon's meeting to be present.
There will therefore be no meeting of
the Y. NJ. c. 4. at their hall tomorrow
afternoon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Want Bridges Made Free.

"USN'"' I1A'IINtN" = A-ESHIIIIa N'~VEtAA
Pittsburg. Pa Dec. 80. On behalf
of large number of taxpayers Attor-
ney John +. Cox todaysfiled ayretitiou
in the courts, asking for the appoint
ment of viewers under the act of Nav
s, 1876, for the purpose of acquiring,
for the county, the Ninth, Seventh
and Sixth street bridges between this
city and Allegheny. The viewers are
TO inquire and report whether these
bridges are necessary for the accom-
modation of public travel, and wheth-
OF the payment of toll thereon is an
unjust burden" upon the travelling
public.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
No Paper Monday.

There will be no paper issued from
this office on Monday, New Years
Day. 1t is a legal holiday and one of
tre four holidays in the year on which
this paper suspends publication and
gives its employees holiday and rest.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
GENERAL PUBLIC.
Fight For Ohio Speakership-Pre-
pairing For Jewish Congress
Railroad Activity In
The West.
A New wOmsn's Paper.
sneeisl bispAteh . Evsntns CAPITA

oneclsI Uispateh % Evenina Capisai
Paris. Dec 80. "A number of women
prominent in literary work, have
formed and organization and will
soon issue a new weekly paper edited
by women and solely devoted to the
interests of women IL will not be a
political organ.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
NOTICE!!

The Members Of the Annapolis
Lodge No. 50, A. +. d A. NJ. will meet
at Masonic Temple 7 y. IN sharp, Sun
day, Dec. 81, 10 attend divine service.
BY Order
g. r. MERRILL,
d-30 w. NJ.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
At St. Anne's.

The last of the instructions given
in ST. Anue's Church from Michael
mas to Christmas viii be given tomor-
row. The subject is death of Death
and Hell's Destruction. At the af-
teInonn service at st. ADne's there
will be q special musical program.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
LAD For Washington .

Pay Inspector I. j. Cowie, Y. s. n.
who who has been quite Ill at the
Naval Academy for the past two weeks
left with Mrs. Cowie this afternoon TO
spend few days IN Washington
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
ST. Margaret's.

There viii ha divine service in st.
Margaret's Church tomorrow after
noon at 3 o clock. IL viii be conduct.
cd BY the Rev. W. T. Twamley. who
viii also preach the sermon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Home Bakery

MRS. WYNNE. Proprietress.
~ College Avenue. Telephone 1iS-w
orders taken for all kinds OF Pies,
Cakes, Bread, &c. Boston Baked
Scans and Brown Bread. Orders
delivered. u College Aveune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
Insurance Notice.

am Soliciting People to join the Mutual
.Te Insurance Company, OF a. \. Cos-and
desire some protection gainst loss by nre, at
actual cost, I can not get around 10 cal on
NaI an. in time so most cordially ask you
ID write US before your policies expire ah9
.sl us figure on IL, with you and see II II WI
not be 20 your advantage to join rs ana take
#NNaut9ge of this Mutual Home Protection.
Address, II. s. NIANCHA, Secretary,
Glen Burnie, Nd,
% Church Circle, Annapolis. dig
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-30
NOTICE.

Automobile Rates after 7.3O p. m.
will be soc. each way.
d23w CHARLES y. ORRELL.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
LATE EDGAR p. BERRY
TO BE LAID TO REST
Remains of Deceased Bank Official Will Be Inferred To-
Afternoon in Oak Hill Cemetery
With Appropriate Ceremonies

The funeral OF Edgar p. Berry. for
many years cashier of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank of George
town, who died at o'clock yesterday
evening at his residence. 3O5S r
street northwest. Georgetown. will be
held tomorrow afternoon at $50 O'Clock
al the residence. Interment will be I'm
Oak Hill Cemetery.
Edgar p. Berry was one Of George
towns most distinguished men, having
been identified with its growth and
progress for many years. He was born
in Georgetown in 1874, his father being
Peter Berry. a prominent merchant
there He went TO the public schools
and later TO Cumberland Valley Insti-
tute. from which place he was graduated
in 1860. Upon his return 10 this city
he started in at Georgetown University.
but after attending there for two terms
went 10 Columbian. now George Wash
ington University. from which college he
was graduated IN law
He entered the Farmers and Me-
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
PENNA. R. r. FIREMEN
WANT WAGES ADVANCED

Locomotive firemen on the PennsyIva-
MIA railroad want their wages raised
and IL is expected they will ask for
an increase Of 20 per cent. II is stat
ed that If such is the case, they are
likely TO meet with disappointment
The taking away Of free transportation
for their wives and families after
January ] is the cause II much dis
satisfaction and a general demand for
Increased compensation * expected
from firemen. and engineers as well
The firemen have applied for a hear
ing TO the general manager. but Il
is stated this cannot be given until
after January l.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
METROPOLITAN CITIZENS
BANK MAY CHANGE NAME

On the occasion of the annual meeting
on Tuesday January g. of the stock
holders of the Metropolitan Citizens
Bank a proposition will be submitted
TO the stockholders TO change the cor
porate title of the institution At the
time OF the consolidation. of the two
banks the joint name was taken. bm; Is
II has proved too long and cumbersome
1t has been thought best by the di-
rectors TO make a change, returning 10
the old title of the National Metropoli-
tan
The Metropolitan Bank was organized
In 1914 and was originally known az the
Bank Of the Metropolis. but I'm March.
1903. when the bank entered the national
banking system. the title Of National
metropolitan was adopted.
The Citizens Bank was organized in
Hagerstown. Md. in lS71. and trans
ferred TO Washington in 1874 by act Of
Congress. In March, 1893. fl was merged
with the West End Bank. and in Oc-
tober. isO1. consolidation with the Met
ropolitan was effected and the present
name adopted. At the same time the
building 50 long occupied by the older
concern was abandoned and plans made
for The construction OF a new building
which IS now going on with the hone
tEii the bank may move into its new
h.Hre some time next summer. The
building so long occupied by the Metro
polt.tn Bank WIS one Of the landmarks
"i tie city. and at tho time Of its con-
sirucuon was considered a model bank
hg house. The new structure Is ex-
pectcd 10 DC fl every respect a worthy
addition to the list Of banking houses
which have been erected during the pa u
few years, and wifi be the largest bank
Ing DOM In the city.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES

IHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
holders Of the Capital Traction Company
Tor the election Of directors will be held
at the office Of the company, Thirty-sfxth
ana NJ streets northwest on WEDNES-
DAY. JANUARY 10TH. 1906. The polls
VII VII oe open from llsl9 a m until 1900
II. D. CRAMPTOt Secretary.
A 5-LB. BOX OF BEST XMAS CANDY.
worth y, for 81. c. 7. HUNTER. 113 Pa
ave NV. Phone NJ 545S. Order Will be
taken up 10 New Year. de24-3t
THE WASHINGTON MARKET COM
FAN1-The usual January dividend Of
lorty cents a share has been declared,
payable at the Office OF the company in
Senter Market on and after JANUARY
1910, to stockholders of record Decsm-
Der 26. 1905.
s. w. CURRIDEN. Treasurer.
Washington. ID. C.. Dec. 20. 1905
THE WASHINGTON MARKET CONE
PANf-The annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the Washington Market Com
pany VIII be held in the Office OF the
company. in the 7th street wing of Center
Market. ir the city OF Washington, D. c..
at II O'CLOCK NOON on the first Mon
day, being the 1ST DAY OF JANUARY
1906. for the choice of thirteen directors
10 serve the ensuing year. and to act on
any other subject within the power of
the corporation that may be brought be-
fore the meeting
FRANK @. WILKINS. Secretary.
Washington. D. c., Dec 1s 1906
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
Cablegram Four Days
Coming to Washington

The critical internal situation in Rus
sia has been the subject of a number of
cablegrams received at the State De-
partment today. they having been filed
at different points the last three and
four days. Tne fact that one message
from ST. Petersburg was four DAYS
coming is proof of the disturbing condi-
tions, and The extent. particularly. to
which the telegraph and postal service
is crippled
The later adVices those filed yester-
DAY. Indicate Improvement, however
Thomas Z. Heenan. of Minnesota, the
consul at Odessa. reports that the pos
tai and telegraph service there a-e cncll.
but the postal and telegraph service out
OF st. Petersburg TO Berlin are still in
a precarious condition, according to a
message filed there last night
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
BARGAINS IN
MEDICINE.

A woman once wrote US
that she was not going to
buy SCOTS Emulsion any
more because it cost too
much. Said she could get
some other emulsion for less
money. Penny wise and
pound foolish. SCOTS Emul-
sion costs more because it is
worth more-costs more to
make. We could make
SCOTS Emulsion cost less by
using less oil. Could take
less care in making it, too.
If We did. however, SCOTS
Emulsion wouldn't be the
standard preparation of COZ
liver oil as it is to-day.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 800 Pearl ST.. New yorf.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

chanics' National Bank I'm 1861 as a
messenger and continued in the hank
until the time Of his death. During his
service there he filled nearly every po-
sition from messenger to cashier.
At the time that Washington was
ruled by the general assembly. a sort OF
territorial government, Mr.. Berry was
elected as a member of tbas body, se-v-
ing for some time. He WAS also treas
urer Of the Citizens Equitable Building
Association Of Georgetown and was
vice president of the Columbia Demo
cratic Club.
About year ago Mr.. Berry suffered
a severe stroke Of paralysis. from which
he never recovered. growing steadily
worse until yesterday evening he e,;-
pired Of weakness Of the heact
Mr.. Berry is survived by MS widow.
two sons. Albert +. and Charles A. Ber-
ry: two daughters. Miss Alice and Miss
Emma Berry; a brother. John Berry,
and one sister. the wife of Dr. William
+. Burns.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
Vote Awarded Everybody
Paying Rents or Taxes

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 26.-At Tsar-
Ioe-Selo a ten-hour council was held
iunday. The prime minister never men,
Toned a word of the strike. That was re-
erred to n military council
IL was decided. in reference TO the
oourna. that a vote be given to all pay
ng rent or taxes.
In Moscow, the clerks in the Imperial
Bank and the Savings Bank have gone
On strike The Imperial Printing Works
is closed The strikers are going to de-
stroy the steam heating machines in all
the government offices. When the rest
is complete they propose closing the
shops.
The streets are alive with troops.
Heavy guards have been placed over the
telephone and electric wires, the gas
and water, the trains and railway sta
tiors.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
AUDUBON REWARD
FOR BOY Of EIGHT
Dunbar Stone Drew Most
Martins Around Home.
TELLS HOW HE CAUGHT THEM
BOyish Letter Relates Story of Erection
of Boxes With Help of Aged
Grandfather.
TELLS HOW HE CAUGHT THEM

Little John Dunbar Stone. aged eight
years. who lives near Cabin John
Bridge, is doubtless the happiest boy in
the District. as well as the proudest.
Early lasc year the Audubon Society
of the District offered a prize of SO
worth of books TO the boy who sue
ceeded in inducing the largest number
OF martins TO nest about MS home The
martin is one OF the indigenous birds
that have for some years gone the way
Iof the bison. the prong-horn antelope.
and other American creatures. and they
are today almost extinct in New Eng
land where once they we're Common
Did Most of All.
At the meeting OF the Audubon So
city. last Saturday night. in the Pub
lie Library, DR. Henry OIdys. Of the De-
pdrtment Of Agriculture. read a num-
ber Of letters from boys througbou- the
District. 'c'i:ng of their efforts 20 at
tract martins. None OF the Others had
been so successful as little Dunbar
Stone Early last spring he erected \
large number Of martin boxes over his
fathers place. and during the spring
and summer attracted hundreds of mar
tins {" ;he spot
lie was awarded the prize.
The success of Master Stone was dis
cussed at length by the members OF
the society and many stories told.
Boys Letter.
In telling of his achievements. the lad
wrote as follows:
Cabin John
Nov. 10, 1905.
Dear Audubon Society:
Il am eight years old and last Spring
when | heard OF the contest among the
children. / tried how many martins |
could get as we had all kinds of birds
except martins. My grandpa who is 81
years old helped me. We found some
/ boxes ana made rooms in one box 5 ia
another 10 in another. put gable roofs
room and put the boxes on poles 20 f.
/ high and set the poles on the south side
of buildings but not near any thing
martins viii not go into boxes on trees
but only on high poles we put some on
trees the martins flew round looked at
II and went a way and the blue birds
came and built in il But next day after
back and went to house keeping one
, little fellow always sits on guard to
fight out the sparrows they never leave
the house but one martin stands like Il
policeman a the door. ! live on a 500
acre farm and We have all sorts of birds
have more than one hundred Bronzed
Cackle Jhay keep the crows from
mama chickens so do the martins
when crow comes al the birds pounce
on him aad drive him away. l love Birds
and mama says | can join your society
Il am yours
JOHN DUNBAR STONE.
Il had - martins"
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
Both Troops and People
Made Inhuman by Fury

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 26-The
troops at Moscow. worn out after eight
or ten hours of dangerous work In the
saddle, loathe the sight of a. crowd and
ere upon them mechanically.
An officer seized by a crowd had his
nlbs wrenched away. Boys or old men
The rear guard of the anarchists are
* down by the Cossacks or dragons.
Artillery VS.. Bombs
artillery is leveled at private houses.
IRA machines or fire brands are
gced in edifces occupied by troops
= ..Ole thoroughfares are swept clean
w:'r heavy guns.
Many women fought behind the barri-
eades. and. for lack OF weapons. hurled
execrations at every man who wore
uniform. called him murderer with
one breath and with the next implored
him TO join his brothers in gaining free
dom.
IL was a butchery. a slaughter rather
than fight. last night. all accounts
agree. as meager as they are.
1t is certain that the machine guns of
the artillery moved down the rebels
Sunday night. Cossacns. who had been
Intoxicated with vodka to inhuman fury
charged down the streets. firing as they
rode and spearing all they met with
their lances.
Fire as if on Parade.
Poorly armed as the insurgents are.
they showed the greatest bravery in
holding their barricades. Masses of reb-
els, having only revolvers and clubs,
resisted well-drilied troops who, at their
officers commands. continued to fire vol
ley after volley as coolly as IL they were
on parade.
The insurgents are in possession OF
two more towns. They have set UP a
provisional government in Dahlen, which
Is completely in their hands. a revolu-
fionary committee has administered pub
lie affairs in the town of Goldingen for
nine 'days. The rebel government has
organized police service. The regular
police laid down their arms and took
CT their uniforms after one of their
number had been put TO death.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
SUES RAILWAY COMPANY
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Bernard Sackernan today sued the Co.
lumbia Railay Company to recover SIS
000 as dana geS for alleged personal in
jurieS. He explains 10 the court that
November 9. 1904. a vehicle in which he
was riding was struck by a Columbia
car at the intersection of Tenth street
and New York avenue, and he was Sc
verely and permanently injured
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
REVOLUTION GIRL
DIES IN MASSACHUSETTS

MILFORD. Mass. Dec 26.-AIrs. Al
mira Pierce Johnson. one OF the oldest
members of the Womans Relief corps
In the country and of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution died here to-
Gay at the age OF l01 years and . months.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
HIS CURIOSITY.

I ever met"
rs he2 lie was reading the Presi-
dents message the last time ! saw
him"
Reading fl, Not much He was
counting the words."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
CHURCH MEMBERS
SURPRISE THEIR PASTOR

A number OF the members and friends
OF the Tenth-SStreeE Baptist Church
corner Tenth and X streets northwest.
visited the residence of the pastor the
Rev. 8. Geriah Lamkins, after J. o'clock
Saturday night, the occasion being a
surprise 10 the pastor and wife
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
WHIRLING DIGITS.

Gee. are those fellows crazy?"
What's wrong2"
Look at their fingers gyrating. Gosh
they'll snap EN- off.
''No. it's all right. They're a couple OF
deaf mute students giving their class
yell. Louisville Courier-JournaL
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
PLEASE BE PATIENT.

II takes months Of patient effort and
heavy outlay Of cash 10 acquire The
good old-fashioned rum blossom so much
in evidence n colonial times but when
you do get x be assured y VIII never
come On--Nebraska state Journal
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
CALIFORNIA JUDGE
DIES SUDDENLY

OAKLAND. Cal. Dec. 2s-Justice
Walter Vandyke, OF the supreme court
OF California. IS dead, after an Illness
OF only twentyfour hours. He was
born in New York State In 1923. and
lived in California since 1919
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
LOUIS N. MEGARGEE
DIES IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 26.-Louis y.
Megarsee. publisher of Seen and Heard.
one Of the best-kuown newspaper men
IN the country. died at S o'clock this
morning.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
WHEN THE COAL MAN FRETs.

When winds blow warm. and when II
thaWs
Where water did CONCEAL.
The waiting coal man frets because
He doesn't like the deal
Nebraska State Journal
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
BETWEEN FRIENDS.

Eva-I hate men, / dislike for a man
TO be two feet away from me.
Katharine-But you seemed quite
pleased when Jack called last evening.
Eva-Oh, he wasn't two feet away
from me. He was less than one.-Chi-
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
HE FAILED TO NOTICE

THAT fellow called himself a rail
road man. Did you notice his baited
breathe"
II didn't notice whether II was bated
OF rebatcd. Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
THROUGH THE TELESCOPE.

people II they didn't think 50 well OF
themselves as to make it unnecessary.
-pucly.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bro-ro Quiniae Tabletn
Druggists refund money y II fails 10 cure.
Z W. Groves signature L n each box. 25c