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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
LETTER BRINGS GOOD PRICE
Good Sum Given For. Communica-
tion Witten To Rector Of
ST. Anne's.
BY GENERAL GEORGE WASH
INGTON IN 1870.
There Was Some Lively Bidding
And $3.50 Was The
Price Paid.

There was eager competition at
| Sotheby's salesrooms the other day for
| the possession of a letter Written by
| George Washington to Rev. Mr.. Bouch-
er, rector of ST. Anne's Church in
Annapolis. which was finally knocked
down for $3.50. The letter was dated
Mount Vernon. July 80. 1770. After
hoping Mr.. Boucher had received some
books he had sent to him, stating that
no thread had arrived, Washington
writes
THAT there should be dissatisfac-
tion and murmuring at the Virginia
Association by those who are more
strictly bound don't mu oh wonder
at, but it was the best that friends TO
the cause could obtain here, and
though too much relaxed from the
spirit with which measure OF this
sort ought to be conducted. yet IL will
be attended with better effects, ex-
pect than the last, inasmuch as it
will become general and adopted by
the trade.
upon the whole, think the peo-
pie of Virginia have too large a lati-
tude, aud / wish that the inhabitants
of the North may not save too little
What | would be understood to mean
by it is that their public virtue may
not be put to too severe a trial or stand
the test much longer if their importa
tions are not equal TO the real necessi-
ties of the people. Whether it is or
is not, | cannot undertake to judge,
but l suppose they are not, by the de
fects of New York and the attempts,
though unsuccessful as yet. in other
places to admit a general importation
of goods, tea only excepted. We set
out this day for Fredericksburg.
The Rev. Mr.. Boncher was, at the
time the letter was written, rector of
st. Anne's. Riley's History of An
napolis. page 10, referring to a chron
icle of st. Anne's, says: In the
last twenty-six years (1775) ST. Anne's
had the services of eleven olergymen,
not averaging two and a-half years TO
each one, yet not one of them died in
the service OF the parish. II seems to
have been the Point Lookout of the
church province. All save one had
continued in the parishes, of which
they became the incumbents on leav
ing here, till their death, or till the
present time. Malcolm, Keen, and
Boucher were certainly eminent men
in their profession.
Mr.. Boucher herein referred to is
the one whose letter from Washington
brought $3.50 few days ago in Balti-
more.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Killed At Salisbury.

Although but few of those aboard
the train knew anything of il the ex.
cursion to Ocean City from Annapolis
yesterday resulted fatally for resi-
dent of the Eastern Shore. On the
return trip last night the train was
making good time between Ocean City
and Claiborne, where the excursion
lists were to transfer to the steamer
when Salisbury was neared
As the train entered Salisbury, Wi
comico county, aud just after cross
ing the junction of the New York.
Philadelphia a. Norfolk railroad
tracks an obstruction was hit and
knocked yards down the track. The
train was stopped and il developed
that the obstruction had been man
in q wagon driving a horse. When
the train crew and one or two passen-
gers reached the man he was already
dead and his horse had also been kill
ed. 1t is not known here who the un-
fortunate man was. but the impress
sion of those who saw the team is that
he was q farmer who had been i'm
Salisbury with load of truck to sell.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
READY FOR ENCAMPMENT.
Busy Times For Acting Major Riley
And Others of National
Guard These Days.
TO LEAVE HERE ON SATURDAY
AFTERNOON.
First Infantry Will Mobilize In
Baltimore And Proceed
To Belair.

Z These are busy times for those
connected with the two local
companies of the First Infantry, NJ. N.
G., but particularly Captain and Act
ing Major Hugh r. Riley. Everything
is hustle and hustle in preparation for
the coming annual encampment of
the regiments of the Maryland Nation
al Guard, which begins at Belair on
Saturday.
The movement of the local compa-
nies. NJ and G., captained respectively
by Captain Hugh h. Riley aud Philip
T.. Porter, as well rs the final arrange
ment for the rest of the battalion s
movement is largely in the hands of
Captain Riley. who is consequent tly
kept constantly on the jump furnish
ing odds and ends of uniforms, needed
to be replaced and settling the arrange
ments for the transportation of the
.wo companies as well as the field
officers who will go from this city.
The two companies will form at
their armory on State House Hill on
Saturday shortly before noon and after
marching TO the station will take the
12 10 train for Baltimore, where the
various companies of the First Regi-
ment will mobilize at such point as
may in the meantime be designated
by the commanding officer, Colonel
Charles Little The movement from
this city will be commanded by Cap
tain Riley, who. as senior company
is filling the vacancy
caused by the recent resignation of
Major James O. Porter. This will be
the first encampment of the guard
missed by Major Porter siuce his en-.
trance into the militia over thirty
years ago.
Company G will be in command of
Captain Phil Il. Porter and Lieuten-
ant William e. Hollidayoke, while
the command of Company M will de-
yolve upon First Lieutenant John dep.
Douw Arriving in Baltimore the
two companies will join the other
of the regiment possibly at
the Fifth Regiment armory After
the mobilization of the various compa-
MES the regiment will embark at the
North avenue and Oak street station
Of the Pennsylvania and Maryland
lat , 10 p. III. for Belair,
where they will remain until next
leaving the scene of the
camp not later than TO- 80 O'Clock on
that date.
In addition to the regular enlisted
men and line officers the following
field officers from this city will at
tend the encampment Surgeon Major
w. Clement Claude, Adjutant Joseph
I. Geraci, Commissary- Sergeant Rid
gely T.. Melvin and Hospital Steward
Randall.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
THE BENNINGTON INQUIRY ON.
A Forecast of The Report of The
Board Making The
Investigation.

A special dispatch from San Diego.
CAL, saJs: From an official source,
the reliability of which cannot be
questioned, because of its connection
with the court itself, it has just be-
come known what in substance will
be the report of the court of inquiry
now investigating the Bennington
disaster.
cit NAV be stated authoritively
that the court will find that boiler b
of the Bennington exploded, not be-
cause of unusually high pressure, but
because the metal of the crown sheet
and the bolts holding that crown
sheet in place had become dead
had lost all life and nearly all tensile
strength by reason of constant use,
and the failure to renew the weaken
ed place. The court will not censure
the officers of the Bennington, but
will pass up the matter and the respon-
sibility to higher authority. -
1t is understood that portion of
the report will deal with the alleged
shortage of officers on the Bennington,
to which reference was made by Com
mander Young in a letter to Admiral
Goodrich three days before the explo-
sion. in which he said he had ON the
gunboat only four duty officers, young
and inexperienced, (which is likely
TO destroy the fine record we have
made for this vessel. and to keep up
the standard must have two more ex-
perienced officers.
The Bennington is again at anchor
in the stream, and most of the men
who are fit for duty have been trans
ferred to the Chicago. from which,
after the return to San Francisco, they
will be assigned to the other vessels
in the Pacific squadron. All of the
injured sailors remaining at Agnew
Sanitarium have been removed TO the
barracks hospital, where there are 53
of the Bennington's S men. Dr. Brown,
surgeon of the Chicago, has been as
signed to the barracks hospital, and
DR.. w. A. Horn, of the cruiser Mar
blehead, has reported for duty on the
flagship.
Ever since the accident on board
the warship the officers of the vessel
and those sent to San Diego by the
Navy Department have been repair
ing the wrecked ship for towing to
Mare Island At first it was thought
that the Bennington was total wreck.
but subsequent investigation showed
that the hull was intact. 1t is now
thought that a few months at the
Mare Island navy yard will suffice for
repairs that will put the gunboat IN
shape for active service. She will be
equipped with new boilers and engines
and all of the damaged parts will be
replaced.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
New Pistol Range.

Work is now being pushed rapidly
by Contractor George Evans and sub
Contractors w. K. Feldmeyer & Son
on the new indoor pistol range being
erected across the Severn river from
the Naval Academy near the site of
old Fort Madison. The range which
will be used by the midshipmen and
the marine command at the Naval
Academy barracks will be constructed
of brick except the interior work and
partitions which will be of wuod.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Legion Dance Tonight.

The third annual picnic and dance
under the auspices of st. Mary's Bay
Council No. 175, Catholic Benevolent
Legion, is being held at Boucher s
grove, across Spa creek today and will
continue until a late hour tonight.
Large crowds took advantage of the
opportunity to spend the day by the
waterside and were ferried over the
Spa during the afternoon and morn
ing. Beginning at O'Clock tonight
there will be public dance held in
connection with the picnic, at which
Schreyer's seven-piece orchestra
will furnish music.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Municipality Camps.

During next week and in fact from
the day after tomorrow, the State
of Maryland will have full and com
pleSegoontrol .of the best part of the
city government Of Annapolis For
the annual encampment of the Ma
tional Guard of the State, Maryland,
My Maryland" has. called off three
OF the principal officers of the munich
pal government of Annapolis. They
are Mayor (First Lieutenant Go. Nd
John dep. Douw, City Counsellor
(Acting Major) Hugh Il. Riley, and
City Clerk Captain of Co. G) Phil.
Il. Porter, all of whom will leave
this city on Saturday for the week at
Belair.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Trustees Of The Poor Meet

The board of trustees to the poor,
composed of one member from each
district in the county, held their reg
ular monthly meeting today. The
session of the board is held each month
at the county almshouse, below South
River, and is followed by a dinner
rendered the members of the board by
the keeper of the institution and his
wife. Mr.. James +. Strange, the
members from this city, left here this
morning to drive to the almshouse to
attend the meeting.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Movement of Vessels.

The bsttleship Texas has arrived at
East Lamoine.
The despatch boat Dolphin has ar
rived at the New York navy yard.
The moniors Arkansas, Nevada and
Florida, and the cruiser Atlanta have
sailed from Rockland for Gardiner's
Bay.
The collier Ajax has sailed from
Baltimore for Guantanamo.
The cruiser Marblehead has sailed
from Port Hartford for Port Angeles
The gunboat Dubuque has sailed
from Portland, Me-. for Rockland.
The tank ship Abarenda has sailed
from Brooklyn for Fort Miffin
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
officers. 10: Marines. o.

The young officers at the Marine
Barracks yesterday afternoon defeat
ed the enlisted men Of the command
by a score of 10 TO Q in closely con-
tested and extremely exciting ten-in-
ming game. The score was tie for the
latter part of the contest each side
having Tailed nine runs and thus the
score stood until the ninth inning
making it necessary to play another
inning to decide the match. The bat
teries were: Ofiicerg-Lieutenan
Henry and Shepherd. Enlisted Men
Sergeant Ham and Private Lynch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
To Be Married

The Clerk Of the Circuit Court for
Anne Arundel county today issued
the following marriage licenses, both
to colored couples:
James Wells, aged 80, widower,
and Sophia Green, aged 40, widow.
both of Prince George county.
John H. Liverpool, Jr., aged 81. and
Georgianna Thornton aged %, both
Of Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03

The torpedo boat Hull, which has
been at the Naval Academy for some
time, has been ordered TO the League
Island navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa,
where she will be placed out Of COM
mission. The Hull will sail tomorrow
or Saturday and will be commanded
by Lieutenant Chase on her trip to
the Quaker City.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Very Much Improved.

Mr.. Thompson King, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson King. who was very
badly injured some time ago while try
ing to board a fast freight train at
Bethlehem, Pa, in order to be on
time at the Steel Works where his
class, who are taking a course of en-
gineering at Lehigh University, were
at work, has improved so very much
that he is expected to return hcme in
about two weeks. Mr.. aud Mrs.
King and their other son, Mr.. Clap
ham King, returned from Bethlehe N
this week, where they have been ever
since the accident.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
The DOdon Fair.

The Dodon annual fair will take
place August ninth, at Dodon this
county and preparations are being
made for fine affair, as no doubt there
will be large crowd present.
A grand tournament will be held
i'm connection with the fair which is
to be under the auspices oil the Cath
Ollie Church. The fitting will begin
at 10 a. IN.
First prize i'm Professional Glass SO;
second prize, S.; third paize, $3.50.
First prize Amateur Class, S.; second
prize, $3.50; third prize 81. Entrance
fee for Professional Glass, 81; entrance
fee for Amateurs, 81.
All communications should be adj
dressed to Irving King. Davidson
vile, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
The virginia's Trial.

The United States armored cruiser
West Virginia left Newport. r. l.,
yesterday with naval trial board for
speed and gun tests, which will last
until Saturday, when the ship will
Join the rest of the fourth squadron
at New York. The West Virginia is
Rear Admiral Brownson's flagship.
and this will be her final acceptance
trial Admiral Brownson was former
superintendent of the Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Lost Valuable Cow.

During the thunder storm of last
night Mr.. Luther Nichols whose farm
is near Howatt's cross roads in the.
county lost valuable COW which was
struck by lightning. The animal was
in the barn near the house which
was struck by a bolt of lightning and
instantly killed The inmates Of the
house nearby we're slightly shocked
the bolt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
About The Docks.

The gravel laden bugeye Ella Z.
Robbins, of Captain George Z.
Thomas feet, arrived in port last
night from Cedar Point. She brought
cargo of building gravel, which is be-
ing unloaded at the City Dock
The state police steamer Gov. r.
NJ. McLane, which arrived in port a
day or two ago. is still in the local
harbor. She is moored at Martin s
wharf, near the head of the City Deck.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Snecial Council Meeting

The City Fathers will assemble in
the Council Chamber on Gloucester
street at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
in special session which was called BY
Mayor Douw today The meeting
will be for the purpose Of laying
the new tax levy, which has just been
prepared by City Clerk p. Il. Porter
and Major J. g. Porter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Held On Serious Charge.

Ben Gather colored was brought to
this city today from Annapolis juno
ton where he was captured early in
the day by Constable Zipp. The man
was brought here and lodged in the
county jail on charge of attempted
rape upon q colored girl by the name
of Hall last March since which time
he has been at large and has eyaded
all efforts to capture him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Naval Orders.

The following naval orders have
been issued:
Lieutenant Commander A. q. Win
terhalter, from navy yard, Portsmouth,
N. H., to command the Paducah.
Lieutenant v. s. Houston, from the
navy yard, Norfolk. Va, to command
the Talbot.
Ensign P. Foley, from the command
of the Talbot and ordered TO the
Nashville.
Passed Assistant Surgeon u. X.
Webb, from the Bureau of Medicine
and Surgery, TO the Naval Academy.
Assistant Surgeon III. w. Cole has
been ordered to the Maine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Taken To Hospital.

Mr.. G.. W. Furham was taken to the
Emergency Hospital this morning
suffering from badly wrenched knee,
the result of fall from a bicycle.
The injury was dressed by DR.. ]. ].
Murphy, who, with Dr. w. s.
Welch, is the house staff of the insti-
tuition for the month of August. Ii
is thought that Mr.. Furham will be
out again in day or two.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Picnic Tomorrow.

The annual picnic of the Sunday
school of the First NJ f Church will
be held at Boucher's grove tomorrow.
beginning early and lasting till late
in the afternoon. The picnic promises
to be q great success.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
Fire Wood For Sale.

Having Just purchased a large quantity OF
Fire Wood. Now Is the time 10 lay In your
winters supply, as il viii be TO yonr adNan-
I q - 10 apply tothe undersigned as this wood
must be disposed of at once, in cart or wagon
loads Apply TO
q. EDWARD THOMAS,
ss- City Dock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03

nRoPOSA OSALS-ANNAPoIfs. MD, July 2Sth,
I9O5.-The undersigned invites seated
,,roposals 10 fnrniSh the City one hundred
feet 100 ft@ OF first class. one and one half
inch as fnch) rubber garden hose. The
same 10 be in two sections of fifty feet each.
Bids will be received up TO II o'clock August
4th 1906. ut los Prince George Street. The
right to reject any and all bids is reserved
n j. LlNTHlCUM, JR., Chairman, Market
House Committee. 70
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
WANTS. LOST, FOR SALE

,,.,. %, asfe FOR Rent. Lost Found, sc.
,,,t e,ee,dfng lines, inserted ONE WhEks OF
IS f,r ~ Cents aud additional lines IN rro-
o1rt!,u to he accompanied bv the NASh-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
NOTTCE

A strike having been declared on the
State House, both old and new part,
all Union Men are notified to keep
away. Strike TO become effective at
S a. m. tomorrow August 18th.
THE STRUCTURAL BLDG,
Trades Alliance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-03
WANTED.

XNTANTED-WOR BY A BOY OF Is
w willing TO do almost anything Apply
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.,SKANDINAYISaE PARMBRB.

ndbydes til at Bosaette sig 1 Staten Marv-
and. hvord de vii fnde ct ~behageligt og sundt .
Slime o9 meget Land til rinnelige Priser. Paa
srund afeden4nmiddelbare Nerhed af Dstens
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ioard Of Immigration, Baltimore, Md.
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29
Battle on a Train.

La Junta. Colo Dec. 2s-News Of
. terrific pistol dual ON the wessbound
Santa Fe train No. 1. At Ash Fork
Arizona, In which three persons were
shot, two perhaps fatally. reached
division headquarters Of that system
here this morning. There were twen-
ty passengers in the smoker where the
fight took place and many had narrow
escapes. There we're eighteen shots
exchanged.
Special Santa Fe Officer Whitley
and Peter Barr. . colored man. known
a. bad character. were the principals
Of the affair. The negro who was
badly done up was sent to the railroad
hospital in West Los Angeles for re.
pairs. He will probably die.
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29

Como to Ban Antonio !
Tho exceptionally low
rates during the Fall and
Winter months-ths sx.
celisnt train scrvios and
accommodations via the
NJ, X. 4 r. R'y. mako Il .
jourr o. Of but small cost
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29
Notice 10 Stockholders.

Notice 10 hereby given that the reg
ular annual meeting Of the stock.
holders of the Portland Cement Co.. /.
OF Pueblo. Colo.. will be held at the
office Of the First National bank In
Pueblo. Colo on Wednesday. Jan.
uary 10. 1905. at $3.50 p. m. for the
purpose Of eleotinx directors for the
ensuing year aud for the Transaction
Of any other business that may proper.
ly come before the meeting.
(siRned.
R. J. MORSE. Seo'y.
Portland, Colo. Dec. 20. 1905.
1908
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29

Tickets to points east via the Mis-
souri, Pacific from Canon City. and
stations west thereof. will allow pur.
chasers side trip from Pueblo to Den.
YER and return when desired. Please
bear this in mind.
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29
Yerkes Very Low.

New York. Dec. 29-Oharles P.
Yerkes. the traction magnate, IL re-.
ported slighsly improved but with
no chance Of recovery.
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29

THE wEATHER-Partly cloud ,
and warmer tonight with local snow
Saturday generally fair.
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29

$77.65 Denver to City Of Mexico
And return The City Of Mexico
invites the tourist with = thousand
different attractions. II appeals to
all Glasses of pleasure seekers Its
parks, plazas. grand old cathedrals.
theatres. club, art galleries and mu-
seums are among the finest and most
interesting In the world. The oil.
mate Is delightful. Side trips may
be made from the CITY to the ruins Of
Militia. Tampico. Vera Cruz and other
points. Mr.. T. e Fisher, g. P. A..
Colorado and Southern. Denver. will
furnish full data. II
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29
TO RENT
Texas, coloradoan 8 Winter Resort

Texas, Coloradoan . Winter Resort
San Antonio 10 an ideal place to
spend tho winter. Half foreign,
wholly unique. II 10 altogether ore Of
the interesting places. Its perfect
climate. semi.tropical vegetation and
numerous plaxas. sdobes and missions
make IL more like an old Spanish
city than any American town. The
round trip rate to San Antonio via
Colorado and Southern IL e4i. 10.
Complete information may be had
from Mr.. T. 3. Fisher. q. p. A..
Denver. II
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29

The Tribune for best job printing
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29
Uncle Rus Reaps Harvest.

New York. Dec. 29-Russell Sage
has loaned hundreds Of millions Of
dollars at 100 per cent.
The daily tribune., 1905-12-29

Miss Susie BlAckmer. public steno.
grapher and typewriter. johnson block