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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-28

ing Of the Lancaster city council there
was introduced in the common coun-
ely, by Mr.. Frey, a resolution for the
establishment of an advisory referen.
dunn system and advisory initiative
system. The resolution is is follows
The proposed referendum system
for Lancaster is in operation at Buff
falo, N. Y: Detroit, Mich; Toronto,
Can; Winnetka, ILL.,; Geneva, H., and
othere places. An extension of the
system to cities in this country is
championed by the American FEEDER
alton of Labor, and is specially de-
clared for by the Pennsylvania Fed
GRAFTON of Labor AT Lancaster the
Central Labor Union is pushing the
movement and will insist on public
hearings, to be followed by vote in
the select and common councils.
Should the vote be against the pro-
posed increase in the peoples power,
the next step will be in the coming
election for councilmen. All candi-
dates will be questioned as to wheth-
er, if elected, they will vote for a
referendum system.
A Model City Charter
The city of Grand Rapids passed
under a. new charter September 1.
The old charter, which had been in
service for the fifty years of the citys
incorporated existence, was totally
discarded. The new code of laws,
sanctioned first by a special commit
tee of the council, then by the coun-
Gil, then by the state legislature and
the governor, is declared by its franz
ers to be the model charter of Amer
lea. Two years of careful study were
devoted to it's drafting. Charters Of
other cities from Maine to Oregon
were studied, and the best was, 1t Is
hoped, taken from each to go toward
the composite whole under which this
Michigan city Of 100000 will now live
and be governed. Two ideas stand
out prominently in this model charter.
The first is found in the many safe
guards provided to guarantee nOn-par-
tisan administration of affairs. The
second is the home rule" theory local
lied; that is, the reference of all exr
ceptionally important matters of gov
eminent direct to the people for ex-
preston. 1t is noteworthy, also, that
it tends strongly toward municipal
ownership.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-28
CITIES ARE AWAKE
CHARTER REVlSloNs GIVE PEG.
PIE MORE POWER
Home Rule, initiative and Referendum
the Recall System and Public Own
ership Are Producing WelI-Gov.
erned Municipalities


Los Angeles, California, is the most
advanced of all our American cities.
The following description is by VIM
e. Curtis, the noted specialist writer
for the Washington Star, who has
been on the ground investigating the
municipal government of this up-to-
date city:
Beneficial Revision of Charter
California is one of five states that
allow home rule in their cities, the
others being Missouri, Washington,
Minnesota, and Colorado. Every two
years the charter of Los Angeles is
open to amendment. The council has
the power to propose changes, or the
people mad do SO by petition. Since
the municipal league came into ex-
istence it has presented petitions for
series of amendments at each cleo
ton, and has secured considerable
revision of the charter, including the
adoption of the merit system in all
departments the initiative and refer
endum, for local legislation; the re-
CALL the transfer of the appointing
power from the council to the mayor,
the reorganization of the public works
department on business basis, a re-
duction in the numbers of the board
of education, and the election of all
it's members by vote of the people
at large, instead of by wards as for
merly. The initiative has been used
but twice-once to decide whether
packing houses should be driven from
the city, and again whether saloons
should be suppressed Both PROPOSE
tions were defeated.
Non-Partisanship Secured
cat national elections the republi-
cans have normal majority of about
$4,000, which is considerably over 2
to 1. At the last election the machine
renominated certain city official
whose record was not satisfactory to
the people. The municipal league in
dorsed his democratic opponent and
elected him, after spirited campaign,
~ a. htuJOlAtJ VI ACdlIy IU,uVO. AT Lie
last city election it also elected an
Independent non-partisan board of ed
ucation by a majority of 5000 against
the straight republican nominees.
After next year there will be change
in the tenure of city officials, so that
the municipal elections will hereafter
occur on different years from the ma
tiOnal elections, and special effort
will be made to secure candidates rep
resenting the highest type of efficiency
and citizenship"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-28
Organization Necessary

The referendum league of Buffalo
won great victory when, few days
ago, the city council, by vote of
Is to 5, passed resolution to put
upon the official ballot at the coming
election the three questions proposed
by the league. These three questions
relate to the granting of franchises
Of public utilities, direct nominations
and a municipal lighting plant.
The opposition of the corporations,
who now possess franchises from the
city of Buffalo and who will not be
able to obtain a new lease of power
on such favorable terms as now pre-
vail, was shown by the strict scrutiny
of the signatures to the petition, but
the league was able to overcome the
obstacles and secured far more names
to the petition than the number
needed.
Lancaster, Pa, in Line
A referendum movement has been
started in Lancaster, Pa. At the meet
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-28

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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-28
Lancaster, Pa, in Line

A referendum movement has been
started in Lancaster, Pa. At the meet
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Relief In Sight.

The warm weather of the past few
days may be broken. for the Weather
Bureau forecaster has scheduled partly
cloudy weather for tonight and show
ers and cooler for tomorrow. Yester-
day started in with a promise for a
warm day, the thermometer at a. m.
registering at 20. 1t grew warmer
hourly until the maximum for the
day was reached at p. m. 1t held
here until after O'Clock, when there
was gradual lowering of the mercury.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

After delightful visit % his dauRh.
ter, Mrs. John Wedeins. at NCrfolk.
Va. where he renewed old acquaint
ances, ex.Judge William II Downs.
of Glen Bnrnie, has returned home
from a pleasant trip. One 81 the pleas.
ant features Of the judges STAY was a
dinner at Cape Henry. where be sat
with a large number 81 his old friends
aud associates. formerly 81 MARYLAND.
but who have made their homes In
Virginia for q number Of years
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
MOTTO e.

The Commission which has in hand
the restoration of the Senate Chamber
in the State House at Annapolis, great
ly desires that the room should be his
tOrically correct i'm every particr Tar.
TO that end they request all persons
having accurate knowledge of the
room or any relics of it in their pos
session, as it was previous in 1876, will
at once communicate with either OF
the undersigned.
JOSIAS PENNINGTON,
No. 303 N. Charles street.
j. APPLETON WILSON,
No. sos CORTLAND ST., Baltic, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Successful Lawn Bee.

The lawn fete given last night ut
Eastport in front of the Methodist
Church OF that village. was most sue
cessful affair. 1t was held under the
auspices of the Look Up and Lit
Up Glass. . the managers Of which de-
serve much credit. The lawn was
beautifully lighted with lanterns. The
tables were attractively arranged on
the lawn and the service was excel
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

On Sunday last Mr.. Walter RulIman
was walking up Main street with his
valuable bird dog, when his attention
was attracted from the pet for a few
moments, and the dog strayed OIL, q
search failed TO reveal the dogs where
ab0uts and on Monday Mr.. Rullman
advertised in the Capital as follows:
Il OST-Brown and white setter female pup
~ answers to name Aadge. Reward II re-
Turned ~ II SgaSf street. a2lw
8 The result is the dog was returned
to the owner the next day through the
Capital ad. A eolored man had found
the dog and seeing the ad in this pa
per returned the lost pet 10 the owner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

one naN-Fsane llaf &fut aut lNn
Pres. Ia Nuasl raNH4i5aH. VIII NWta
either l0 ga. f.iia uf 8 esd. luaffu. ~
srleutliI pres fnr ass arauui Nutk.
tniV r.as1u for sfIIiHN. have uu uee
FOR u Also one 5-ll n. otto ttas
Engine. in splendid running condAtlun.
Also one - inch Acme Pnper-t utter. q
Saddle-Hac foot-power Wire stitching
Machine. and several imposing
stones. Also lot Of upper and lower
empty Type Cases az = cts. each. Also
one Hoe Proof Press. All the above
will be sold az a sacrifice IL applied
for early. Address
EVENING CAPITAL,
A nnapolisM a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Honors For DIN BRYAN.

Hon. Olin Bryan, general counsel
of the Improved Order Of Heptasophs
at Baltimore. was yesterday elected
president of the law section of the
National Fraternal Congress, holding
its annual convention at the Grand
Hotel at Mackinaw Island, Mich. Mr..
Bryan will be remembered as having
delivered the address TO the graduates
of the Annapolis High School, clasG
~ lO0E
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
AN ORDINANCE.
To repeal and re--nact with amend
ments Section 5 of Article 10 Of the
City Code Of Annapolis, title

To repeal and re--nact with amend
menis Section 5 of Article 10 of the
City Code Of Annapolis, title
Collector and Treasurer
SecfioH =. Re II eskablishe aand ::o,agn-
"a BY the Mayor, Counsellor anu .4lge,mrN
efkhe Ctr of .Annaboifs. That Section s
of Article 10 of the Code of the City OF
Annapolis title Collector and Treasur-
err. be and the same is hereby repealed
and re. enacted with amendments so as 10
read as follows:
Section s. 1t shall be the duty OF the
Collector and Treasurer. as soon rs the
annual tax levy shall have been made
by the Corporation. TO give public notice
thereof and OF his election as such officer,
and Of his place and hours Of business as
such by advertisement inserted once a
week. for three successive weeks in two
newspapers published in the CITY OF
Annapolis; and TO make out and mail TO
each nonresident taxable Ierson. his,
her CT their tax bills respectively; and
said advertisements and tax bills sEal
contain bIi abstracts OF the provisions
of the two succeeding sections of this
article. and shall be published within
thirty days after the day on which the
annual levy shall have deem made by
the Corporation; and the said advertise
inents shall be again published in two
newspapers, three times as aforesaid,
during the month of November succeed
ing the date of tax levy.
Section ?. Add be it established and
ordained by the authority aforesaid, that
this ordinance shall take effect from the
date of its passage.
Approved August 5. 1904.
JOHN de 2. DOUW,
Mayor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

There will be no admission charged
at the entertainment 20 BE- gives Co.
morrow night in the lecture room ~
the Presbyterian Church BY the Christ
ian Endeavor Society. CAKE. lemon
AIDE and ices o. all kinds viii 10 foE
sale at moderate prices Nuslc viil
be furnished for the entertainment "a
the guests. A liberal ratronaee o. -
Ifcffad
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Caught Big Turtle.

The fishermen employed by Mr.. A.
M. Parkinson at the fish market yes
terday brought in a big and rather
unusual catch from their regular trip
out to Tolley's Point The catch was
200-pound sea turtle. The old fell
low looks to be easily 200 years old as
well as to weigh 200 pounds. His
whole shell is practically covered
with barnacles.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

Rev. +. C. F. Shears will hold a
Sunday School reunion at the Old
Parish Church, Davidsonvflle, tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. The Rev.
Robert A. Mayo will address the child
rem in church and Mr.. James M.
Munroe, of this city, a prominent
member of the Annapolis bar, will
make the address in the yard
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Squire On Vacation.

Justice Charles G.. Feldmeyer will
leave tomorrow for a vacation which
he will spend at Asbury Park, N. J.
The squire takes few days off and
when he does the law breakers OF the
TO Tn seem to realize bis absence and
behave themselves accordingly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Peculiar Disannearance.

]. d. Runyan. Of ButlervilI, o., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his pain
ful symptoms. OF indigestion and bill
BUSINESS. to DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
He says: "TheY are pi rfect remedy,
for dizziness, sour stomach, headache,
constipation. etc. Guaranteed at
Feldmeyer Bros drug store, prcie zs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Fiendish Suffering.

often caused by sores. ulcers and can
GERS. that getaway your skin Vim. Be-
dell. OF Flat Rock. Mich. says: II have
used Bucklen's Arnica SaIve, for Ulcers.
Sores and Cancers. 1t is the best heal
ing dressing ever found Soothes
and heals cuts. burns and soalds. 2Sc
at Feldmeyer Bros. drug store; guaran
oa1
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Mistake in Time.

There is a mistake in the time of
trains leaving Annapolis on August
20, for an excursion and grand outing
to Round Bay The train leaves at
9.23 a. IN. and not $50 as advertised in
bills. The excursion is given under
the auspices of the members of Mace
d0nia land Baldwin Good Hope
Church. Other trains leave at 12l5
and 3.15 D. IN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
The Baltimore & Annapolis
Short Line

Will have on sale Saturdays, August
18th, 18th and 18th, special tickets TO
Baltimore at eighty-cents, good to
return on all trains upon date OF issue
These tickets will only be sold 70
trains leaving Annapolis at 6.25 and
AS a. m.
These tickets are put on sale for the
accommodation, in connection with
our late train out Of Baltimore at HOO
d M. for Annapolis, of persons wish
ing to take all excursion out of Balti-
more. SHELLlfAN b. Brown,
q. II. & II. "A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

Everybody is invited To the Presby
terrain social to be held tomorrow, Fri
day evening in the lecture room 10y the
Society of Christian Endeavor. There
is no admission fee, and ice cream,
water ices, cake and candy will be on
sale. Music will entertain the patrons.
Go an enjoy social evening and
patrOnize the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
BROTHERHOOD OF LO-
COMOTIVE FIREMEN
Excursion to Harper's Ferry and re-
turn via Baltimore d Ohio Railroad,
Saturday, September is.

Adults Sr.oo. Children $50 for the
Round Trip from Annapolis Junction.
Tickets good on Special Train leaving
TAT a. IN.
Excursion wi be under the auspices
of Winchester Lodge Mo- ago. Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen. of Bruins
wick. Md.
All kinds OF Refreshments. Amuse-
ments. and excellent Fishing.
Returning. Train viii leave Harper's
Ferry 6 80 p. m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Launch PARTY.

A very pleasant launch party was
given yesterday afternoon by Mr..
Eugene Childs, of the county. The
launch left from the wharf at 1'ayIors-
vile with a merry party of ladies and
gentlemen aboard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Scholarship Awarded.

Among the Talbot county scholar
ships awarded is that to Frank 4.
Oaulk, of Easton, Md. who has re-
ceived the scholarship to st. Johns
College. this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
New Church No Minister.

The congregation of St. Anne &
Church at Glen Burnie has q hand
some new chapel, but has no clergy
man and service is suspended.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

A Lawn Fete will be given by the
Look Up ana Lift Up Glass. ~ In
front Of the EasfpoEt H. IL. Church. 6n
Thursday, August 24th,. Refresh
ments. Music by the Young Men
OF Annapolis. led by Mr.. Clarence
Kelly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Seeing Things.

They are seeing things at PASSPORT.
Mr.. John >. Cadie reports having seen
small house floating down the bay
last Sunday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
N. DENIS HoTEL NEW YORk

Cor Broadway and nth St. Centrally
located. European Plan. Moderate
charges. Excellent cuisine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
FOR SALE

A fine driving or Work Horse; Also
a large Delivery Wagon in good order.
Also new Buggy and Harness, been
used only once. Will sell all the above
at bargain if taken soon, as the owner
expects to leave the city Apply TO
CHAS. j. MURPHY,
self Prince George st
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

Lieut.. HI. o. Stickney, has been
ordered to Naval Academy, Septem-
Der /, 1903.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
FOR SALE

A COTTAGE HOUSE and double
Lot with Outbuilding, fruit trees, water
and other Improvements, suitable for a
business spot, at 90 Washington street,
Corner Of Monument street. Rented
for 50 per month. VIII sell for 500.
RICHARD e. KING Il WIFE.
adm l4l7 Riggs Ave. BALTIC NJ
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Carpentering Work Done.

The undersigned desires to call the atten.
ton of the public that all kinds of Jobbing
and Repairing viii be neatly done at reason
able price.
ROBERT MUNSON. Carpenter,
ali 2w I29 King George st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
Buy Here and Save Dollars
and Cents.
Z IA I ~ Z 4 4 ~ = fkS kttFk a
5 GEO. w. JONES'
circulating Library.
eThe following books were added 10 !
1.-THE Library week ending Aug. l2lht

FThe following books were added 10 !
fthe Library week ending Aug. l2tht
fJohn Henry Smith. by Frederick
E Upham Adams.
miss Bellard' 5 Inspiration. by W. d.
2 Howells.
F1'hc Little Conscript, by Ezra 81
3 Brudus.
ESanna. by NJ. +. Waller. !
kThe Bishops Niece. by George HI
Z Picard
Elm the Brooding Wild. By Ridgwell !
\ Cullum.
! Brothers of Peril. by Theodores
: Roberts.
1 Down To The Sea. by Morgans
Z Robertson,
3Guy Fawkcs, by VIM. Harieon4
I Ainsworth.
Z The Substitute. by Will N. HARDEN. !
Z TERMS: New Books, &C. per day :
( Old Books To- per day. I
NATURALIZATION
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
WANTS. LOST. FoR SALE

wantn For sale. FOR Rent. Lost Ronnd. &C.
not excrediue { lines. inserted 0NE Wkkkr OF
iean. for IS Cenfa. and additional lines u pro
scxfl7n 10 be accompanied ~ the CASH.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

DE- nOO sfasa 500 To LRND ON
0O- mn. 1ortvaDe L. sBne to euif
JAMES NJ. MUNRnK.
Attorney arf rrp@tee
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

WANTED TO Purchase Farm of not less
W than 10 acres. Must be on Water Front
Address CIV. T." this Office. a23w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24
WANTED

WTANTED-Ener man each county to
" post signs. advertise aud distribute
samples. salary SIS weekly, IS per day for
expenses, honesty and sObriety more
essential than experience. National Co.,
TO Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia. a23-26
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

yxIANTED--Sett white woman for
" general Homework Family OF 2.
Room in the house. Also nurse for baby
year old. Apply Randall Place. a2lw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

WANTED To rent good House in a
W good neighborhood. WIN rent for
several years. Address ''B. Capital Office
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

WANTED Manager for Branch once
W we wish 10 locate here in Annapolis
Address with references the Morrace Whole
sale House. Cincinnati Ohio. allow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

PROPOSALS The undersigned will re-
ce1ye bids for furnishing the City with
three dozen extra No. a Market Brooms.
Bids will be opened Monday. August 18th, at
~ noon, at the City Council Chamber. The
right to reject any and all bids is reserved -
4. J. LINTHICUM. JR., Chairman Market
House Committee. a2fw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-24

WANTED To rent house of 6to 8rooms,
- from the lst OF October. in a desirable
situation. Address "At Sea. Capital once.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-09-21
Equal Rights

A man from the North who
recently visited Washington be-
came possessed Of the desire to
visit Mount Vernon. Boarding
the electric train that runs from
the capital to the home Of Wash-
ington, via Alexandria, the visit
or had comfortably Asconced him
self in one of the rear seats Of a
compartment, when the conduc-
tor tapped him on the shoulder
saying, "Excuse me, but this
compartment is Tor colored men.
This was the Northerner's first
experience in a "Jim Crow car.
''Why" said he surprised, the
seats forward are all occupied. :"
"Can't help that, sir" was the
reply; YOU mustn't sit here.
The Northerner smiled. See
here, CONDUCTOR said he. Pm
from the North and havn't the
prejudice of you people III the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-09-21
AN UNKNOWN NEGRO PREVENTS
FRICHTFUL WRECK IN MISSISSIPPI

Waynesboro, Miss, Sept. 20
An unknown negro prevented a
frightful wreck on the Mobile &
Ohio Railroad near here ester
day. The railroad telegraph OF
orator at this point received Or
ders for fast passenger train No.
4 to meet the south bound local
at Boyce, six miles north Of
Waynesboro. The operator in
his hurry forgot to deliver the
order and the fast train went
through Boyce like cannon
ball. An unknown negro hap
pened to be at the turning point
of a sharp curve and saw both
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-09-21

the constable that brought me
here.
81 do not know" said the may
or, ''if he is the greatest knave,
but know he is the greatest fool. "
"When | count the number of
cards in a deck. | find there are
fifty two. the number of weeks in
a year, and [ find four suits, the
number of weeks in a month.
find twelve picture cards in a
pack, representing the number
of months in year. and on
counting the tricks | find thirteen,
the number of weeks in a qu arter,
So you see a pack of cards serves
for a Bible, almanac and common
prayer book"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-09-21

trains approaching each other at
the rate of fifty miles an hour
in the middle of the
track he began signalling both
trains and the engineers being
attracted by his wild gesticula-
tions applied the air brakes. Both
trains were stopped just in the
nick of time, the engines being
only three feet apart when they
were brought to a stop. After
saving the two trains the negro
disappeared in the woods with
out giving his name. The rail-
road operator at Waynesboro i'm
resigned by telegraph.