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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
BANDSMEN ALARMED.
Stoppage of Rent Allowance
Causing Consider able
Apprehension.

Considerable uneasiness exists among
the members of the Naval Academy
band relative to the action of the de-
partment in the matter of an allow
ance for house rent. Many of them
fear that this allowance is TO be taken
permanently from them while others
are of the opinion that the money is
held back temporarily.
The bandsmen are very poorly paid
and it is stated that if they are not al
lowed their house rent they will be
forced to leave the service and seek
other employment, many of them re-
ueeiviHg as low as $50 per month,
which, with their allowance of $o,
makes an income of but $40.
At the last pay they did not receive
the usual $S and no explanation was
forthcoming. 1t has since been learn
ed that a mistake had been made for
some time, as to the roll the men
signed On this roll they we're classed
as laborers when as a matter of fact
they are rated as mechanics. The
department is endeavoring to fix the
rolls in such way that they will re-
ceive their proper rating
AS far as can be learned the new
rolls will be ready by neAt pay day
and the men will receive all that is
coming to them. Steps are on foot
seeking a betterment of the salary re-
ceived by the men and it is said that
they are in fair way Of receiving it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
PRIOE ONE GENT
A WOMAN AND RAZOR
Young Girl From Out of Town
Uses Razor On a
Marine.

Constable Crawford is working ON a
very serious cutting affray in which n
young woman who is more or less
well known in the city and vicinity is
accused of welding a razor ON ma.
rine. lt is positively known who did
the cutting, but peculiar circumstances
IN connection with the affair preclude
the possibility of an arrest being made
at once.
The marine. who happens TO be one
OF the sort who does not drink or en-.
gage IN some of the disturbances with
which many of the other are connect.
ed, was not seriously hurt, but was
badly frightened. The young woman
has been known for some time as of a
very boisterous nature, but the use of
q razor was never before attributed to
her. The marine happened 60 be
passing the ysung woman, who was
standing ON the street taking TO a
young man. She made some remark
about using a razor and the marine.
thinking she meant the man she was
talking 60, turned about
AZ that moment she drew a razor
and slashed him down the arm, cutting
through the sleeves of his coat aud
slirt tor some distance. The Young
woman made her escape and as far as
the officers know is at the home of
her father, just outside of the city.
1t is probable that an arrest will be
made within the next few DAYS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
QUEENS CONTES
Miss Susie Johnson Leads The
List - Attractions
Booked.

Daily the contest for Queen of the
Firemen's Carnival grows more in.
teresting. The friends of the ladies
who have entered the contest are cast
ing votes for their preference. IL is ex.
pected that the prize winner will re-
celve a gold watch. Miss Susie John
son still heads the list up to 10 O'Clock,
noon, today. The list is as follows:
Miss Susie Johnson 30
Miss Christine SChreyer O.
Miss Blanche Martin 6
Miss Lucy Lockett A
Miss Lucy Redmond 3
Miss Annie Green 2
Miss May Trott 1
Miss Laura Smith 1
Miss Watner
The carnival will be held from May
20 10 June 3, on the lot in the rear of
No. 2 Fire Department. quarters on
Duke of Gloucester street. Ii is ex-
pected TO be on much larger scale
than the carnival held here last wear
by the tiremen and larger number
OF attractions are being booked.
An engagement was closed today
with Ely glass blowers, one of the
largest glass blowing shows in the
world. This is instructive as we'll as
entertaining and the manufacture of
all kinds of glass will be demonstrate
ed. There will also be an animal
show on q much larger scale than the
dog show so popular last year. All OF
the shows of the carnival will be an
improvement over those of last year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
A BAPTIST FESTIVAL
Those Who Assisted In Max
ing 1t Such a Great
Success.

According to custom it rained last
night in due time for the Baptist fes-
tival. The Brethren who are not
afraid of water have il in abundance
every time they give a lecture or en-
tainment, for it rarely ever fails to
rain. This, however, does not deter
the good people from turning ont in
goodly numbers and patronizing their
own efforts, for III is true of the Bap-
lists they help themselves, and it is
said "God helps them who help them
elves. "
When the handsome College Avenue
Baptist Church is built it will be free
of debt and largely through the efforts
of its own people, who have had little
help from the outside. TO add to the
sum for church purposes, already a
neat nest egg, the strawberry festival
was given last night at the Assembly
Rooms by the ladies of College Ave
nue. Baptist Church Small tables
covered with dainty white linen were
scattered along the sides of the room
aud each contained a pretty bouquet
of carnations and asparagus ferns. ALI
the ladies serving wore white and
the room was especially attractive for
their presence.
Delicious Anne Arundel strawber-
ries, ice cream, cake, etc. were served
by pretty mattresses and a very pleas
ant social evening was enjoyed. Those
taking part were: Mr.. William
Brewer, doorkeeper; cake table, Mrs.
George Il. Merrill, chairman; coffee
table, Mrs. Gardiner, chairman; candy
table. Mrs. J. l.. Amos, chairman,
the Misses Amos; straw berry table,
Miss Susie Brewer; lemonade, Miss
Ella Brewer, Miss Dove; cashier,
Miss Ella Brewer; ice cream tables,
Mrs. Gates. Miss Eleanor Gibbs, Mrs
William H. Gibbs, assisted by Miss
Mittie McCusker and the Miss Vida
Gardner, Miss Minnie Appler, Mrs.
Il. b. Cole.
Mr.. Gibbs dished the ice cream
The festival was we'll patronized and
was quite n success financially and
socially Music was furnished during
the evening by an orchestra stationed
in the gallery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
TWO ENGINES PURCHASED.
THE OLD A., w. & B, RAIL
ROAD co. BUY.
Two New Engines Do Not Look
AS Though There Will
Be Any Change
In Power.

Mr.. W. +. Slaughter of the old line
has returned from trip west where
he went for the purpose of purchasing
two locomotives. The engines have
been tried and will arrive here short.
ly. The engines have been working on
IA large trunk line ont of Chicago and
are heavier and of greater horse power
than any of the engines now operated
ON the old line.
It is understood that there is a work.
ing arrangement with the PennsvI.
vania railroad whereby through trains
will be run from Annapolis TO Balti-
more. IL the plan is carried out trains
will be run directly 60 Baltimore from
Annapolis and passengers who wish TO
connect with the Baltimore q Ohio
will be taken 10 Annapolis junction
by short run train from Odenton
This plan was decided upon a long
time since. but il was found the en-
gines of the old line were not suitable
for the service.
AS the new engines are of an ap-
proved type and of great speed power.
il will be possible TO make the trim TO
Baltimore inside of an hour. There is
some talk of new coaches being Sc
cured by the old line companv and
trains will eventually be run direct to
Washington This information has
been secured from reliable although
not official source. Ii is maintained
by those who claim 20 have informa.
tion from the inside that the idea of
a trolley road will be abandoned in
favor of through steam service be-
tween Annapolis, Baltimore aud Wash
ington.
Many obstacles have been encounter
ed in the plans for an electric road and
it is said the cost of overcoming them
is so great as to render the idea al.
most impossible. although it is within
the range of possibilities that an cleo
trio road will be constructed some
years from now. The completed road
bed between Baltimore and Washing
ton which was never graded for an
electric railroad, is being dickered for
by the Wabash system. 1t connects
with the Wabash in Baltimore and can
be used to the very best of advantage
by that company. The fills are all
made TO grade which is rarely the case
in electric road work and the width
of the fills is much greater than is
needed by an electric road.
A man high up in the counsel of the
original electric Ioad is responsible for
tine statement that the right of way
would have been sold TO the Wabash a
long time since except for the fact
that there was no opportunity of dis
| posing of the old line TO Annapolis al
that time and which had been purchas-
ed at a very inOpportune time. AS
part of the assets OF the electric road
company, the old line has been some
what of an elephant. as it blocked the
way of some very good bargains in
disposing of the completed work be-
tween Baltimore and Washington
These difficulties have since been
overcome.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Property Now Drained

Mr. Charles Howard has completed
the sewering of the Harwood property
at the corner of Maryland avenue and
King George street, which was done
under contract by the city. 1t was
maintained by many that it would be
impossible to keep the property free
of water. but as soon as the sewer
was opened the place began to drain
rapidly and was soon perfectly dry.
In spite of the heavy rain Sunday no
and Monday morning the place was
perfectly dry. There is still consider
able litter in the yard near the sink
hole made by the long accumulation
of water and the city will decide
whether or not it will cause its re-
moyal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
MANUFACTURERS IN SESSION
Snecial Dispatch TO Evening Capital.


Atlanta, Ga. May is. More than
six hundred delegates were in their
seat when the tenth annual convention
of the National Association of Manu-.
facturers was called 20 order in the
Grand Opera House this morning by
II. Il. Maddox, president of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce. Following
the opening prayer. Governor Terrell
welcomed the delegates ON behalf of
the state, Mayor Woodward rendered
them the freedom of the city, and
Hon. John Temple Graves spoke for
the citizens of Atlanta. President ID.
Nj. Parry. of indianapolis, then took
charge of the convention, and deliv-
cred his annual address. He discussed
the labor problem. rate legislation
and other subjects inKwhich the man
ufacturing industry is vitally inter
ested. Mr.. Ludwig Ninsen addressed
the convention on the subject of the
governmental relation TO public fran
chises, and the morning session con-
cluded with an interesting address on
the subject of rate legislation by Pres
ident Samuel Spencer, of the Southern
Railway.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
A SUCCESSFUL DANCE
Independent Fire Company No
Opens The Season.

In spite of the threatening weather
and inclement night the dance, the first
of the season at Boucher son the Spa
last night, was largely attended. Over
255 persons braved the weather and
attended the dance. The affair, which
was given under the auspices of the
independent Fire Company, was well
carried out and those who were pres
ent were more than pleased at the good
time afforded.
Such was the success of the occa-
sion that the company will repeat the
dance in the very near tuture in order
that those who were unable TO be
present last night might have an op-
portunity of attending. Financially
the dance added tidy sum TO the
treasury of the fire company. and it
served TO show how much is thought
of any affair arranged by the company.
The general committee was composed
of Messrs. @. NJ. Russell, G. f.
Quaid, McC. Brewer, Fenner Clark,
NJ. o. Parlett, J. O. Carr and Dan
iel Vansant The floor committee was
composed of Spedden Ivy, Fenner
Clark and Harry Blackburn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
THEY SURPRISED HIM
Mr.. Carr Felicitated Upon His
Anniversary.

When Mr.. w. II. Carr reached the
library of the Red Men last evening
he was. to use a figure of speech, car
ried off his feet. There he met the
rest of the members of the domino
club. of which he is a member, and
they were waiting for him. Surprised
at the many attentions paid him he
inquired into the circumstances.
He was then apprised of the fact
that II was tife sfxtieti uiverBaEy~e ef
his birth and that his fellow members
had decided to make the evening a
memorable one. The evening was
very pleasantly spent in social inter
course, the consumption of refresh
ments and several games of dominoes,
Mr.. Carr proving himself the best
player of the evening.
The members of the Domino Club
who were present are Prof. A. D. Cor
besier, Prof. Matthew Strohm and
Messrs. Harry NJ. Leitch, Louis Fish
er, William G.. Brewer, J. Guest King,
Charles e. Russell, James III. Watkins
and Washington White.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
RESOLUTION OF THANKS
Adopted BY Aoard of County
Commissioners.

A short session of the County Com
misisoners was held this morning and
little business of an important nature
came up for action. Resolutions were
adopted extending thanks of the Board
to Capt. Pumphrey of the Baltimore
detective department, and detectives
George w. Armstrong and Joseph f.
Coughlan for their services in connec-
tion with the speedy arrest, trial and
conviction of William Leazer, VINO
murdered Patrolman John McNarmara
K. Il. Harman was appointed a spe-
cial officer to patrol the telegraph road
between Harman's Station and Sweet
ser bridge. Conditions have become
so bad in that section that it was found
necessary to adopt some means to sup
press it.
All of the bids for furnishing coal
for the Court House and county Jail
were rejected. All of them were CON
sidered too high and the clerk was
directed to readyertise.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Removing The Poles

AS stated exclusively in the Capital
that the Chesapeake & Potomac Tele-
phone Company would have to remove
its wires from the right of way of the
Annapolis, Washington q Baltimore
railroad, the former company has al
ready begun9 the work. This week
work was stArted on the new line and
a large fereS MI luen are at various
points fr0bt fhapolis out digging
the haisE MID lhcing the poles in po-
sitiolA1x Nn0u as the new lire is
ereotSS6HdNthR wires strung the old
poles will be removed from the rail
road right of way. This change was
said 10 be due to the desire on the
part of the new owners of the railroad
company to convert it into an electric
road. Whether or not this will be
done is matter for the future to show.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
To Reduce Odor

Efforts are being made by Health
Officer Louis b. Henkel to compel the
owners of night soil wagons TO pro-
vide themselves with alright recep-
tacles. Much complaint has been
made by residents, over the bad odors
which are made ON the streets at night
because of the careless work Of drivers,
and il is hoped to prevent this by
causing them to use alright wagons.
1t is also desired by DIR. Henkel to
compel all persons residing on sewer
ed streets to connect all vaults and
overhows with the sewer. as he con-
siders open drainage serious menace
to health.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Stock Company Leaves

The J. Irving Southard Stock Com
pany left here today at 10 O'Clock for
Bridgeton, N. J. The company came
here with the expectation of remain
ing four weeks, but it was an unusual
thing fol any theatrical company to
do, and had never been attempted be-
fore. Mr.. Southard received a good
offer for his company TO play at Bridge
ton. n. J. and Manager Hollebaugh.
of the Colonial Theatre, released the
company from It's contract. The com
panv, although good one, did not re-
ceive the proper patronage.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
CTIONSUPERVISORS
Postpone Action Relative TO
Date On Which TO Hold
Registration.

Owing to the absence of one of the
members of the Board of Supervisors
of Election short session of the body
was held this morning. Practically
the only official act was the appoint
ment of Alonzo Hubbard as registra-
tion clerk in place of Harry l.. Brew
er, who is ineligible by reason of the
fact that he is candidate for election
TO the City Council.
There was considerable talk with
reference to the date at which the
voting places will be opened for the
purpose of registration. There had
been considerable comment ON June 26
and % as the date for registration, but
this question was not definitely de-
cided, the matter being laid over TO
the next meeting of the board on Tues
day, May 23 AS part of the decision
of the Court of Appeals in the Jones
case il was held as there had been no
special provision made for the date
on which names should be certified TO
the board of election for a place on
the ticket or the length of time before
election, the office should be open the
board would have TO be controlled by
the general law.
The days of registration and the
opening of the offices of the board of
election would make the time rather
short between that time and election
day and would give but little time
for protests TO be filed. The general
law calls tor registration and the open
ing of the board rooms live and four
weeks before election, while the city
charter calls for three and two weeks.
The Court of Appeals decision, how
ever, will be followed so that it will
be necessary to open the books for
registration some little earlier than
was expected. These matters will be
gone over at next weeks meeting OF
the board and the days of registration
decided ON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Special Musical Program

There will be special musical pro.
gram at st. Annes Church next Sun
day afternoon at 4. 30 O'Clock, in con-
nection with the service of Evening
Prayer. The offertory will be for the
choir fund. The choir will be assist
ed by Mrs Stott, soprano; Mr.. Bur.
dick, tenor. and Mr.. Campbell, bass.
Each of Il Q 10 will render solos. The
full program will be published in the
Capital later. The musical program
is under the direction of Mr.. George
Thompson Williams, organist and
choirmaster.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
a Beautiful Sight BY Night

The ships in the harbor anchored off
fhe Naval Academy, present beauti-
full sight at night. Last night the
battleship Texas was lighted mp with
eolored electric lights along her yard
arms, aud strings of electric lights
were suspended from her masthead to
the deck below First lights of one
color were tnrned ON and then another.
The searchIight was also thrown on
the town and out into the harbor,
aud attracted much notice. All of the
ships were lighted. Yesterday the
monitor Arkansas was added TO the
fleet, for the summer practice cruise.
She arrived here from Hampton Roads,
Va, and anchored of the Naval Acad-
envy. The commanding officer of the
Arkansas is Commander Rogers H..
Gait.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Governors 5 Official Day

Governor Warfield will hold his Off
cial day at the State House Thursday
OF this week. IL is thought that he
will nave many cases 10 dispose of
and will probably appoint the day on
which William sLeazer Is to be hang.
ed Many applications for pardons
will also be considered and as some of
them have been advertised it is prob
able that they will be granted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Tonight,s Entertainment

An entertainment that will please
everybody will be given tonight by
the ladies of the Presbyterian Church
in the lecture room. A program of
vocal and instrumental music, recita-
tions and readings has been prepared.
after which there will be a sale Of
strawberries, cream, etc. There will
be violin music by Professor Schreyer,
which will interspeIse the numbers on
the prOgIam.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
A Quiet Wedding

A quiet wedding took place last
evening at the residence of Mr.. James
Casey, on Hanover street. The CON
tracting parties were Mr. Robert O.
Munson and Miss Annie +. Casey
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. J. A. Walsh, pastor of Maryland
Avenue NJ. Il. Church in the presence
of relatives and friends from Washing
ton and this CITY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
coloted Women in Fight

Two colored women, Lucy Marshall
and Jane Armstrong, who live in
whites Row. made things lively
there last night. Both dusky damsels
were arrested by Officer Owens on the
charge of disturbing the peace. and
had a hearing this morning before
Justice Feldmeyer. The Marshall
woman was fined $6. 70 aud the Arm
strong woman $4.75.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Successful Rehearsal

Judging from the very successful
full. dress rehearsal that was given last
night at ST. Mary's Hall, tonight's
entertainment of Cinderella in Flow
erland'' promises even more than has
been claimed for it. Everything pass
ed off smoothly. The costumes of the
flowers y are beautiful and the elec-
trical effects bewildering. No one
should miss this unique production TO
be given tonight and tomorrow night
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Meeting OF Alumni

On Wednesday afternoon at 4.30
O'Clock there will be a meeting of the
alumni of the High School. This
meeting will be in the school building
and il is very important that each
alumnus be present If a school wishes
to succeed it should keep its Alumni
Association alive. Each graduate
owes it to his alma mater.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
To Give Dance

The members of the command at
the Marine Barracks. Naval Academy,
are preparing to give dance at their
barracks on the evening of Friday,
May 20. These dances are very pleas
ant affairs. A large number OF invita-
tions will be sent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
preshrterian Entertainmeni

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
will give an entertainment in the lecture
room of the church on next Tuesday
evening, May 10. at s o'clock. After a
very entertaining musical and literary
entertalnme the ladies will serve
strawberries and ice cream at moderate
prices, and cake, fruit and caromels
will be on sale. Admission. 5 cents. at
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
Licensed TO Wed

deputy Clerk W. Martin Brady to-
day issued the following marriage
license at the Court House: Allen ii.
Allen, 81. and Ionia DeLacy Griffith,
both of the Fifth district. Anne Arun-
del county. The applicant was Rufus
ID. Phelps.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
TO SUCCEED HEMENWAY.
Special Dispatcn to Evening Capital.

Indianap lis. Ind. May l6. A spe-
eial election is heing held today in
the First congressional district To fill
the vacancy caused by the election of
Representative liemenway to the Uni
ted states Senate. The Republican
candidate is Judge John ii. Foster. of
Evansville. and his Democratic Cppo-
nent is Major Guy V. Menzies. of
Mount Vernon, son-in-law of the
late Governor lIoyey, of Indiana.
The Republicans are confident of sue
cess, though il is generally conceded
that Major Men2ies will make a strong
showing on account of his wide popu-
laritv. s..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-05-16
REFORMED GENERAL SYNOD.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital.

Allentown. Pa. May l6-The tri-
ennial session of the General Synod
Of the Reformed Church of the United
States opened in this city today and
will continue for. about ten days
About three hundred clergymen and
laymen. representing the various
synods of the country. are in attend
ance. The principal business before
the convention is the adoption or re-
lection Of the proposed new constitu-
tion of the Reformed Church of the
United States This constitution has
been framed by committee of emf
nent theologians appointed for the
purpose at the meeting OF the general
synod held at Baltimore three years
ago.