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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
Tongers' Licenses.

Up to date 6S5 licenses to- oyster
tongers have been issued from the
Office OF tho clerk Of the Circuit
Court. This is 138 less than the num-
Der of licenses taken out at the same
time last winter. when the total vas
704. When the season first opened H..
censes we're secured with a rush and
during the first few weeks the Dumber
issued was much in excess than at the
corresponding time of last year. Since
then. however, the issuance Of the
licenses has been much slower. The
apparent decrease in the number of
tOngers in Anne Arundel county and
the city this year, however, is
thought TO be due largely to the fact
that mauy Of the oystermen are en-
ployed by contractors in the building
operations at the Naval Academy and
elsewhere.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
Birthday Party.

A birthday party was held at the
home of Joseph IF. Gesner Gu SatuT-
day afternoon in honor of his little
daughters fifth birthday Those who
helped to entertain the little ones
were Mrs John Kuadler, Elizabeth
Cherry. The little ones-rresent were
Evert Saumenig, Willie Weaver, Henry
Weaver, George Retz, Clarence New
ton, Harry Newton. Katherine Saume.
mig, IRIS Armicost. Irene GesDer, Flea.
nor Weaver, Marie Weaver, Carolyn
Knight, Helen KDadler, Bertha OberTy.
BERTHE KnadIer, Imelda Gesner. She
received MANY pretty presents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
WAS NOT GIVEN OUT TODAY
Developments In Meriweth,r Case
To Be Revealed Tomorrow.

A special dipsatch from Washington
| to the Evening Capital saws: There
| Is nothing given out in the Meri.
wether case today. bat the full de.
| velOpments Of the trial by court-mar.
| ttial will be made public tomorrow. -
1t Midshipman Minor Meriwether.
| Jr.. is dismissed from the navy us a
result Of his court martial on charges
growing ont OF his fist fight with
Midsbipman BrGncE early ia Novem-
ber from the effects of which Branch
died, he viii be reapp1inted by one
of the members from Louisiana, and
a special bin presented which. if nass.
ed. would reinstate him as an officer
of the navy.
It has become known that Meri-
wether was acquitted on the charge of
manslaughter made against him. but
has been found guilty of infringe.
ments ON the rules and regulations of
the Naval Academy. which are OF suffi-
oient seriousness TO warrant his dis.
missal. TheEcase is now in tho hands
OF the Secretary of the Navy, who
will probably reach his conclusion
tomorrow.
Ii is quite possible that Meriwether
may he allowed 20 stay at the Naval
Academy. but if that course of action
is followed by the authorities he will
undoubtedly receive some severe nun.
tshment, possibly by being dropped
back n year. Whether he is punished
or not in this manner, it is likely that
Meriwether will lose a year, provided
that he is permitted TO stay at all.
lie has lost over month from his
work aud would have considerable
difficulty in making it up He has
rYsf
permission TO re-enter his classes. but
this request has not been granted.
The entire Congress delegation from
Louisiana is in favor Of Meriwether's
retention in the service, and the mem.
bers are determined to make "a fight
for him. They think that the court
martial itself has brought out facts
enough to show that Meriwether
would make a splendid officer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
WILL CREATE NEW CARDINALS.
To Fill Existing Vacancies In The
Sacred College.

Rome. Dec. 1.-THE conyocation
OF Cardinals and Prclates which meets
at the Vatican today is the first Con-
sistory called by Pins X since Decem-
ber Of last year. As customary, il
viii be secret aud viii be followed by
a public Consisfory on Thursday.
che chief reason assigned for the
long delay is that The Pope was hoping
that some arrangement could be made
with the French Government for the
filling of the many vacancies among
the French sees. The Pope hesitated
TO the last moment, but finding him
self disappointed, finally called the
Consistory. which was necessary to
select some additional members Of the
Sacred College.
The Consistory which meets today
IN secret Sc sion is OF unusual import
ance, as il will probably select five
new Cardinals to I'LL the existing va
cancies in the Sacred College The
situation is unusually complicated and
the Pope was in an extremely difficult
position IN mGkiBg selection, which
would cause the least disappointment
1t may be said that the selection of
the Italian Cardinals presented greater
difficulties than that of the foreign
dIgnitaries. In the first place there
are in Rome several prelates who at
one time held the position OF Major
Domo Of the Vatican and every one
OF them considered it his right TO be-
come member Of the Sacred College
on that account.
Besides the selection of new Cardi.
mails other matters of Importance will
be considered at the Consistory. The
situation in France is probably one
of the most important problems. All
the bishops appointed by the Propa-
ganda during the past year will have
their nominations confirmed by this
0ensistory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
A Unique Case.

Special legislation will be invoked
for the relief of Midshipman +. J.
CIeary, of New York, whose case Il
unique and without precedent. Tho
young man was to have been finally
graduated in 1904, but he was disabled
by reason Of a boil, which came on
his foot during cruise and which,
being neglected. led to blood poison.
ing and neeessitated the amputatioH
Of the leg above the knee. As he can
not pass the required physical exani-
nation he cannot be appointed an en-
sign. Midshipmcn not being entitled
to transfer to the naval retired list,
Congress alone can afford him relief.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
Removed To Hospital.

This morning one Of the automobiles
of the Annapolis Automobile Transit
Annapolis Emergency Hospital. The
patient was in such q weak state that
She was obliged TO be placed in a re-
cIining position in the auto. She will
undergo treatment at the hospital
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
The Governors Mail.

Governor spent the morning Of 10.
DAY in the city looking over his mail
and answering a number Of letters
There we're no official transactions by
the Governor today The Chief Exec.
Dtiye viii hold an official session at
his Office here on Thursday, when a
number Of pardon cases and other
matters will be disposed Of.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
Local Chapter Represented.

cat q large reception given in Balti-
more Saturday afternoon by Mrs.
James ID. Iglehart in honor of Mrs.
Donald Mclean, of New York. resi-
deut- General of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. there were
several members of the local chapter
d. A. r. present. Governor Warfeld
was one of the guests. but Mrs. War
field was unable TO attend. Others from
Annapolis were Colonel and Mrs.
Oswald Tilghnan, Mrs Owen lyle
hart, Mrs. L. Dorsey Gassaway. Miss
Agnes Walton, Miss Katherine Walton.
The drawing room was prettily dec
grated with poinsettias and palms.
Mrs. Iglehart received in a handsome
gown of black and white silk, trimmed
with lace.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
The Siren Here.

The y. S. eunboat Siren, with a
number OF seamen apprentices aboard,
put into the local harbor yesterday.
The Siren is on cruise of instruction
for the apprentices in the waters of
Chesapeake bay. She sailed this morn
ing to continue her cruise.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
Returned From Sick Leave.

Midshipman wilbur J. Eccleston, OF
Baltimore, a member Of the second
class at the Naval Academy, returned
yesterday from one months sick
leave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-11
Fresh Shucked Oysters

am prepared to furnish r'resh Snuckso
oysters for Families, Hotels, &c. by ths
Flul Quart or Gallon. All orders VIII pe
Street, or at Johnson's Wharf oysters Iur.
nlshed on Half Shell for private dinner
parties. W. NJ. BRYAN. Telephone NO. 4oh
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Cancusus and Poland are Still
Unpacilied But Killings
are Few.
LODI IS SCENE or BUTCHERY
Situation In Russia Is Prscsrlous and
the Nations Destiny Seems 10
Hinge on the Developments Of
the Sabbath.

81, Petersburg. Feb list Peters
burg breathed easier this Sunday
morning, the apprehenaions OF gem
eral resumption Of the strike having
proved unjuHtified. at least as far as
yesterday was concerned. ana the
strikers manifested no inclination TO
resort to political measures In the ma
turc of the events OF January 90. Dis.
patches from all parts Of the empire
show distinct improvement In the
industrial situation, except In Poland
and the Caucasus. and n great tidal
wave OF economic disturbance which
swept over the entire land as a Sc
quencs Of the historic uphsayai IN Sc.
Petersburg In January Is now believed
to be on the ebb.
In Poland and tho Caucasus regions.
Indeed. the strike is continued with
vlgor and the beginning OF the week
with bloody collisions between the
strikere and troops at sosnovice endea
with - fali resumption Of tho waikout
st warsaw.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Merchant Marine.

washington. Feb. 1L-As an out.
growth OF the investigation Of the Slo-
cum disaster the house today passed
a number Of bills called by Grosvernor,
chairman of the house committee on
merchant marine and fisheries, amend
ing the laws relating to steamboat in
spection service and making far more
rigid provision for regulation and con-
troll of steam vessels.
AS recommended by the department
of commerce and labor. the measures
were sent to the house in the form Of
eight bills. Six of these were report
ed favorably by the committee, and
five of them We're passed today.
Consideration OF the bill providing
for altering the salary system for the
inspectors was prevented by the OBJ
lection of Shirley of Kentucky.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Combine Soa6 the Boy City
Consumer,
|SALA0N Is CENTS A POUND
Different Reasons Offered for the
Famine do Not Satisfy the Peo-
pie Who Have to Pay for a.
100 Per Cent Advance.

San Francisco. FEB. it.--Although
the waters in the vicinity OF this city
are teeming with fish OF endless va,
riety, this class OF food has become the
dearest commodity in the market. An
advance OF 100 per cent has just
taken place In the price OF all kinda
of fish, Salmon has been advanced
from cents to 25 cents and striped
bass from cents to 25 cents. Tne
retailer blames the wholesale dealers
all Of whom are in combine, and
the wholesaler ascrlbes the sudden and
phenomlnal advance in fish partly to
bad weather and partly by the al
legged depredations OF Chinese, who,
they say, fish with set nets and de-
stroy vast quantities OF fish. As II
stands now 30 far as consumers are
concerned, II is case Of pay or go
without.
The fish industry In California is
quite an important one, employing
over $500 men in San Francisco and
1900 along the coast and rivers and a
capital aggregating sl,1Oo,oOo, In San
Francisco alone over $4,000, Is in
vested In boats and apparatus.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
SIocum Disaster Leads to an In.
vestisation Of Steamer Reg.
uIatIons in HarDor.
ARBITRATION TREATIES ON
Admissibility Of Testimony in the
swayne Trial 10 the Main conten.
tion Of the Counsel Opposing
Managers Of the House.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE entire
time OF the senate. not spent In the
executive session, was to the Swayne
impeachment trial. Four witnesses
were examined. All Of them were
from Pensacola, Fla They were in
troduced for the purpose OF showing
that up to 1900 Judge Swayne had not
acquired residence, In his district of
Florida. During the proceedings the
question OF the right of the house
managers to object to questions put
to the witnesses by senators was raised
but the presiding officer ruled that
such objections might be stated.
Precedents were quoted to the effect
that while the questions by senators
should be admitted counsel could
properly object to admissIbiIity Of re-
plies made to them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Money PLENTY.

New York. Feb, 1.-THE undertone
OF this weeks market on the stock ex-
change has remained firm. even Ia the
occasional periods OF reaction, owing
to the moderation with which selling
to realize was pressed and to the sus-
tanning effect of special upward move.
menta eoIncident with the realizing.
Announcements corroboratiye OF for
mer rumors Of favorable factors nave
induced very moderate response In the
price movement arousing q presump-
tion that much OF the good news has
been discounted In the former rise In
pricea A cautious tone has been the
result. The abundance OF money and
the pressure to find employment for II
has kept up the investment demand
for securities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Nav Build 10 ocaat.

San Francisco. Feb. liza special
dispatch to the Chronicle from New
York says that Hartman ana his as
sociates have steadily absorbed the
bulk of the offerings FOR weeks. a fact
that Is supposed to have a bearing on
the readjustment Of railway relations
that Wall street generally believes de,
pendent on the termination Of the
Northern Securities litigation. The
Pacific Coast Company has valuable
terminals at Seattle and 1t might be
that these properties have an import
ant bearing on the dormant project
for extending the st. Paul railway to
the Pacific,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Explorers Lost.

New York. Feb. 11.--It is greatly
feared that the Antarctic expedition.
commanded by DIR. Charcot. which
started more than a year ago from a
South American port in the hope Of
reaching the south pole. mas been host,
says a Times dispatch from Paris. It
Is known to have encountered ter
rible storm In April last year and has
not been heard Of since, nor have any
traces cf its movements been discov-
cred by Uruguay. which sent out
party to its rescue. Charles Rabot.
member Of the committee Of the So
ciety Of Geography in Paris. intends
to organize another search party to
ascertain its fate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Thirty Three klllsd.

Lodz. Feb. 1.-THE 18th day OF the
strike nnds the situation apparently
no clearer than the day on which the
movement began. Business II at a
complete standstill. The street rail-
way service is suspended and shops are
open for only q few customers. Strik.
ers mostly remain In their homes. Sol,
dlers are everywhere in evidence.
No disturbances have occurred here
today. and no trouble Is reported at
Sosnovice.
The governor In an interview with
the Associated Press said: MY ofiicial
reports from sosnovice show ss per-
sons killed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE senate
executive session ratified the arbitra-
ton treaties between the United States
and eight European governments It
required two sessions to reach an
agreement. At the first session con-
sideration was given a communication
from the president to Senator Cullom,
chairman Of the foreign affairs COM
mittee in the form Of protest against
any amendment being adopted at the
second session the treaties were
amended and ratified with only nint
votes against the amendment made by
the senate committee on foreign re-
lations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
HAVOC or LIVE WIRE.
Heavy Loss In Large Electric Plant
at Chicago.

Chicago. Feb, 11.--Ffre early today
swept through the seyen-story brick
building occupied by the Central Elec-
trio Company. 2s4-7o Fifth avenue,
causing loss Of nearly 100000. The
large floors filled with electrical APP
plicances, made ready fuel for the
flames.
The fire Is said to have started on the
fourth floor from crossed electric
wires. The hydrants in the vicinity
were frozen and some time was lost by
the fremen in getting streams Of wa
ter on the structure. The iremen
were making strenuous efforts to save
adjoining property. All trains on the
Union Elevated loop were tied up. the
structure being close to the burning
building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Emperor AmisbIs.

81. Petersburg, Feb. 1l,---"I am not
opposed 10 the zemstvo.on the contrary
I believe It necessary" In these words,
the emperor. whose word is law, per-
sonally declared himself In favor OF
the land congress and expressed his
conviction that time has come to pre-
pare to give the people voice in the
government.
The emperor's words were spoken
In the course OF conversation with
Count Leo Tolstoi. the son Of the fa-
nous author, and fully confirm the AS
ISOLATED Press interview with th,
Grand Duke Vladimir on January 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
JAPAN CELEBRATES.
War Successes Lend to Joy on National
Holiday.

War Successes Lend to Joy on National
Holiday.
Toxic, Feb. II e. p. m.)-Toiay, the
anniversary of the coronation OF the
first emperor of japan. is being gem
orally celebrated throughout the en-
pire, the war successes giving addi-
tional zest to the celebration Toxic
and all the principal cities are deco.
rated.
The emperor received at lunch q
party including the mobiles officers and
diplomatic corps numbering in all six
hundred. The emperor toasted the
powers represented at the luncheon.
and Baron D'Anethan. ambassador
from Belgium and dean Of the diplo-
amtic corps. responded on behalf Of
the foreign representatives. Count
Katsura, premier of the empire, re-
sponded for the Japanese government
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12

New York. Feb. 1.-THE drought
from which the Riukiu Islands suffered
In 1904 has caused a famine now and
there Ia much distress. says Times
dispatch from Toxic. Nearly $4,000
households are destitute. The RiukIu
islands number nearly 40 and are
situated between Japan and Formosa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
jams oes RiAes.

Toxic, Feb. II a D, m.)-The Jap
anese captured an eminence south OF
changchichia on Thursday morning,
February Q, driving or two companies
of Russian infantry. The Russians
have continued shelllng Field Marshal
oyama's center and left since Thurs
day last.
The Russian dead who were buried
after the battle Of Heikoutai totalled
2OOO. The japanese on that occasion
captured 200 rifles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Marasims Treaty.

New York. Feb. 11.-Former Su-
preme Court Justice w. W. Goodrich
of Brooklyn. win sail today as a dele
gate from the American government
to diplomatic conference at Brussels
of admiralty experts from all the mari-
time nations Of the world to be held
February 81. The delegates have
plenary, powers to formulate treaty
between the maritime nations on hts
subject OF collisions andp salvage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Colde.t Yet Known in Stale Of
Montana.
EVEN BUILDINGS CREAKIN6
Cracks as Loud as Pistol Shots Fell
low Each New Contraction Of the
Cold CONCEALED Timbers of the
Mining Center

Butte, Feb. 11.-This city today ID
in the grip Of the coldest spell in the
history Of the oldest inhabitants. To-
night the thermometer registering
IS degrees below, while on the wind
swept fiat below Butte the temperature
is so below
The buildings in the city are emit
ting creaking sounds as loud as pistols
the structures contracting under the
intense cold. The whole sidewalks are
resounding noisely.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
HIoodIess Duel.

Paris, Feb. 11.-Gaston Calmette,
editor Of the Figaro, fought a duel to-
day with Col. JacQuot as a result Of
the publication of Jacquot's recent re-
ports, Pistols at rs PAGES were used
and two shots were exchanged. Neither
was hit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12

was trustee OF Al arge fortune left 70
his daughter BY his wife. f.aing. It
was set forth in court. nearly depleted
his daughters fortune BY mismanags-
ment or by misappiication Of funds.
Under the decision as explained by Mr..
Mason both he and Mr.. Price are held
liable as bcndsmen An appeal was
taken.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
DlssIPATED FORTUNE.
Girls Inheritance Reduced to Nothing
BY Guardian.

BY Guardian.
Chicago, Feb, 1l.--Judgment in the
sum of S161,4sO has been entered by
Judge Charles Donnelly. sitting at
waukegan, against d, v. C, Price
and former Senator William E. Ma
son and Cuthbert w, LaIng of Chicago,
all of whom were adjudged guilty OF
fraud in connection with
the financial affairs Of Mr.. Laiag'
Mrs. Clara Malcolmn Of Ann
Arbor, Mich.
The constructive fraud in question
was in obtaining release on special
real estate bond given by Laing, who
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
ENJoyAsLE PARTY.
Astorisns Join In Surprise Party That
Was Al u Was Meant.

A delightful little snrpriss party
was given to Miss Nellie Byrd at her
home by a number Of her young
friends Saturday evening. Progressive
whist was the game Of fhe evening
ana at q late hour refreshments were
served. Those present were Miss Todd.
Miss Mashburn. Miss Ida Lnenweber.
Miss Kimbail, Miss Miller, Miss Terra.
Miss Gearhart, Mrs. Ciearhart. Miss
Byrd, Miss. Deads. Miss Amy Ran.
nails Miss Berry. Mrs. Byrd. Edgar
dearhart. James Vernon. II. Van lyle.
II. 8. English. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
Grave Fears.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1O,--DIspatches
received here from Warsaw are to the
erect that a serious situation 10 APP
pretended In fact, the situation
throughout Poland Is causing gravs
fears.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12

Among the papers brought By
Mitchelrs secretary. Harry C. Rob-
ertson, from Washington. one was from
Mitchell to Judge Albert H. Tanner.
dealing with his partnership agree
ments. The letter was surrendered By
Roberts to District Attorney Heney
and II appears as one of the exhibits
In the case. The government consij-
ers this letter valuable in its case.
They contend It shows the line Of tes-
timony which Mitchell desired Tanner
to give before the grand jury. On his
second appearance before that body.
The letter follows
Washington, Feb, 5.
Dear Judge: Am almost afraid to
write a word as the seoundrels win
misconstrue everything and dlstort all
that is said. Your friend with the let
ter lid not arrive here until today.
Your letter only received at p. m.
have made search for my articles of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12
-Four Thousand Strike.

Kharkoff, Feb. 11.--Four thousand
employees Of the railway engine works
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-12

have struck. Tho authorities are ne
gotiating with the men VINO win make
known their demands Monday.
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