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Evening capital., 1905-07-18
TMENTY-SIX MILES IN A LAUNCH.
Delightful Trip In Racine On
The Severn.

A beautiful trip in one of the hand.
some Racine boats was given last
night by Mr. Charles B. OrrelI to a
party of ladies and gentlemen. The
launch. for which Mr. OrreIl is agent,
took the party out on a trip to demon
strate the fine qualities of the beauti-
tul launch built by the Racine Manu-
featuring Company.
This particular launch is 2l feet in
length and is run by Racine gasoline
engine, the motor power of which is
electricity, that 10, an electric spark
touches of the gasoline, creating the
explosion. The engine runs smoothly
and with little apparent vibration. In
the entire trip of twenty miles last
night there was not a single mishap
nor did the engine give the slightest
sign OF trouble. The party was taken
out as far as the light house in the
Annapolis Roads, three miles distant
from the harbor, and back past the
Naval Academy, the Santee, up the
Severn river, under the county and
railroad bridges to Round Bay, a dis
tance of ten miles-making, in all, a
trip extending over twenty-six miles
from e. 30 TO TO- 10 p. m.
The trip was a most delightful one.
The Racine launch is one of the best
manufactured She rides the seas
gracefully and is built for the wear
and tear of rough weather as we'll as
for smooth sailing. Her average speed
is nine miles per hour Several of
the launches have been sold around
Annapolis, and there are number of
prospective sales The party last night
we're delighted with the trip and the
merits of the Racine launch which is
the fastest on the river and passed
everything in sight last night, many
launches from the Naval Academy be-
ing out
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
No More Smoking.

One of the first official acts of
Mayor Douw last night at the meet
ing of the City Council was to estab-
lish a precedent whereby there shall
be no moro smoking by members OF the
Board of CITY Aldermen and others in
the Council Chamber. This is a great
revolution in the affairs of the city
fathers. who have heretofore smoked,
chewed and expectorated throughout
their entire meetings of seyeFa
hours duration to the content Of
themselves and the disgust of others.
Mayor Douw is to be congratulated
on his move.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Regular Fleet To Norfolk.

The pleasure sloop Robert Center,
the submarine boat Holland and the
gunboat Alyarado, of the Naval Acad.
emy vessels, cleared from here this
morning at an early hour for Norfolk
navy yard. All three of the vessels
will undergo repairs and painting be.
fore returning to their station here.
The government tug Standisb ar
rived at the Naval Academy this
morning from her trip to the midship-
mems practice cruise squadron, whith-
err she went last week with mail and
the laundry.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Little Reinstated.

Having waived the physical defect
which, upon examination, disquali.
fled him for the service of the navy,
former Midshipman Joseph d. Little,
of Ohio, who, with Midshipmen Lof
land and Ohaffe, was dismissed a year
ago for hazing, has been reinstated.
The dismissed midshipmen were re,
stored to the service by an act of Con.
some weeks ago. but Mr.. Little failed
on his physical and action was delay
ed in his case, which has recently
been remedied and he has qualified
for appointment as midshipmsn and
his papers have been sent to the Presi.
dent for approval.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
New Alderman Opposes "Hot Air. T"

Alderman Frank A. Munroe, last
night put himself on record at the
Council Chamber as a stroug opponent
of "hot air Not alone for himself,
but for the other seven city. dads
When the new member of the board
from the Second ward arrived at the
place of meeting for the first session
of the new board he was armed with
eight huge palm leaf fans, one of
which he presented to each member of
the council. The members, from
Mayor Douw down at once got busy"
with pen and ink and inscribed their
names on their respective fans, at the
same time thanking the thoughtful
gentleman from the Second.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Gone To Hospital.

Joseph Salafa, a member of the
Naval Academy band, left here today
for a Baltimore hospital, where he
will receive surgical treatment. Sala-
ia was stuDg on the face some itime
ago by a poisonous insect and the
wound has caused him considerable
trouble. He hopes to be relieved by
placing himself under the care of a
specialist and probably submitting to
surgical operation.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Lost Valuable Horse.

a valuable horse belonging, to Mr..
r @. Chaney died yesterday. The
death Of the animal was due to water
collie, superiBduced by the heat. The
horse was at work at the Naval Acad-
emy and was overheated and was
ri zen 100 much water to drink. The
animal was valued at $50. Mr..
Chaney has been unfortunate in losing
several horses lately.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
In New Quarters

The Annapolis Water Company gives
notice that it has moved into its new
quarters in the Office on State House
Circle. recently occupied by James
VI. Munroe. Esq. All persons having
business with the Water Company are
requested TO take notice of the change
of quarters.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Second Lieutenants At Gate.

By new order recently issued at
the Naval Academy in addition to the
sentry and sergeant of the guard,
there will in future be a second lieu
tenant stationed at the main or Mary
land avehue entrance TO the institu-
tion.during the daylight hours. This
officer is made an additional officer of
the guard and will be on duty during
the forenoon and from after / O'Clock
I'll = n IN
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Picnic Tomorrow

The annual picnic of the Bible
School of College Avenue Baptist
Church will be given tomorrow at
Boucher son the Spa. All the school
is requested to meet at Red Men,
Hall at 9. so O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing. when tickets will be given them
for transportation and ice cream. All
other friends may purchase tickets.
For particulars see al. in another col
nnn
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
sz Varieties.

At the lawn supper of the Presby-
terIans on Thursday next al Mr.. Nal
colin Watson's lawn. Germantown,
two gentlemen from Baltimore, repre-
senting the great picking and pre-
serving manufactuTy of Heintz, will
be there and demonstrate the qualities
of the 81 varieties of Heintzs goods.
Ladies are invited 10 sample all these
delicious varieties at the lawn supper.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Feldmeyer,s Court

Louis Lee was brought before JUS
tice Charles g. Feldmeyer this morn
ing charged with drunkenness and
dlsorderly conduct and was found
guilty of the charge which had been
preferred by Officer Frantum, who
made the arrest. Upon payment of a
fine and costs amounting to ~. -,
Lee was released.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Orphans Court.

AT the regular weekly session of the
Orphans Court today the admins
trator's bond of Charles B. Henkel. adj
ministrator Of Louis B. Henkel, was
filed aud passed letters granted, notice
to creditors given and warrant to ap-
praise issued TO Jerry J.. Smith and
James H. Murdoch
The third and final account of John
I. Diggs, guardian Of Clara Diggs,
minor Child, was filed, examined and
nassed
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Mayor PAYS Official Call.

Mayor J. dePeyster Douw paid his
first official visit yesterday afternoon
to Rear Admiral James II. Sands, su-
perintendent of the Naval Academy.
The relations between the City's chief
executive officer and the head Of the
Naval Academy have always been
most friendly and cordial.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
A Lawn Supper.

Don't forget the lawn supper at Mr.
Malcolm Watson's lawn at German
town on Thursday evening next, July
20 Delicious chicken supper, refresh
mentS served at moderate prices.
transportation from Church Circle in
wagons 70 the lawn at Germantown
for street car fare rates. See ad. N
another column.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Using Gramaphones.

instruction Of the new fourth class
Of Midshipmen is pretty well under
way. GramaphOnes have been recent
ly distributed at the Naval Academy
for the instruction Of the newly adj
mitted midshipmen in French. This
system Of instruction ia languages,
now generally adopted, originated at
the Academy.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Mr.. Owings Buys Farm.

James NJ Munroe. as attorney, to-
day sold at public auction in front Of
the Court House the seventy six acre
farm in the Eighth district formerly
owned and occupied by Cant. John
X. Lee. The consideration was 81, $50,
and the purchaser, Mr. b. Allan
Owings, of West river.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
A New Arrival.

City Counsellor Hugh Ridgely
Riley is being congratulated today
on the advent OF daughter, which
was born to his wife this morning.
Mrs. Riley was Miss Frances Basil,
daughter Of the late Joseph S. NJ.
Basil.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Left Academy Today.

The Spanish gunboat Alvarado and
the submarine boat Holland together
with the sailing pleasure yacht Rob
ert Centre, - presented to the midship-
men by father of one Of their num-
her. left the Naval Academy this
morning for the Norfolk navy yard.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Little Girl Caught Big Fish.

Gladys Castor, little girl 5 years
old, caught big rock Saturday after
noon near the railroad bridge. The
rock weighed 81 los. and measured 81
inches. The child was fishing with
her parents who are stopping at Mr..
Walter Clark's, Prince GeyTge street.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Announcement of Engagement.

Mr.. aud Mrs l. Hoberger announce
the engagement Of their eldest daugh
ter, Bessie to Mr. H. Levy, of Balti
more. 10 celebrate the occasion a
very enjoyable party was rendered at
Miss Hohberger's home. ll3 Conduit
street last Sunday.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18

propriated TO purchase 100 feet of hose
for the use of the Imarket master; re-
ferred TO market house committee.
Alderman Thompson, L. A.-That
the sum of 500 or as much as neces-
sary be appropriated TO lay sewer on
Washington street from the railroad 70
Northwest street, and that the street
commi ttee advertise for bids to do
the same; also, that the sum Of : 500
or as much as necessary be appropri-
ated 10 Law sewer on West street. be-
ginning at First street TO Madison
street. thence TO the water, and that
the street committee advertise foI
bids; referred TO street committee.
After one hour g session the board
adjourned TO meet again on Monday
night next at S o'clock.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Boston Home Bakery

Orders taken for all kinds of Pies,
Cakes, Bread. &c. - Boston Baked
Beans and Brown Bread. Also
Bean Supper. Open Evenings.
II College Avenue. mis-
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
Alumni Association.

The Alumni Association of st.
ADne's Choir is making every prepara-
ton for the success Of the Garden
Party to be given on the Chapel Lawn
Tuesday evening, July 25th. A liberal
natronage is solicited.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
NOTICE.

The Annapolis Water Company
hereby notifies its customers and the
public that its office will be located at
No. State House Circle opposite the
Executive Mansion, on and after the
I.1F fy ef J'J I0o5,
NICHOLAS II. GREEN.
Secretary.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
FOR SALE

Lot on South West Side Of King
George Street near Maryland Avenue,
4oXIOo feet.
NICHOLAS H. GREEN,
ivl- Attorney for Owner.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18

I-0UND- -GENTLEMAN'S BLUE Stripped
Gun with gold sleeve button. owner can
have same by proving property and paying
for his ad iiSw
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
WANTS. LOST, FOR SALE

VartH For sale, For Rent. Lost. Found. &c.
r0i JttCrttng lines. inserted ONE WEHk or
'sss 'n' }f Cents aud additional lines In pro-
r'fi''r to Pc accompanied by the CASH.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Wednes-
day. continued high temper
ature.
Evening capital., 1905-07-18
ORDERS PASSED.

The following orders were passed
Alderman Baer-That the sum of S25
be appropriated as a contingent fund
for the use of the city commissioner /;
adopted.
Alderman Baer-Tbat the sum Of
S225 or as much as necessary be appro-
priated for the use of streets during
the month of August adopted
Alderman Linthicum-That the sum
of $50 or as much as necessary be ap-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22
SERMON REPORTERS.
In English Churches They Are Only
Admitted on Sufferanee.

In English Churches Ihey Are onIy
Admitted on Sufferance.
Some one who evidently speaks
from knowledge, writes in the Homi-
Iletic Review Of 1.-The Experiences OF
Sermon Reporter" His remarks on
| the different rules in English and
American newspapers on sermon re-
porting and his statement that 1t is
necessary to verify Scriptural texts
are not without interest. Possibly
there Is a text for a sermon not
preached by the preachers in the fol-
lowing paragraph:
Reporters are invariably welcomed
to American churches, for American
preachers seem fully alive to the value
of the advertisement obtained through
newspaper notices. Some preachers
even maintain their own "press agent
| In order to secure the utmost publicity
for the occasionally brilliant and, 1t
may be, eccentric statements which
they deliver. In English churches the
reporter Is only admitted on suffer-
ance. Under an ancient law. which
has never been repealed, the taking
of shorthand notes Of sermons Is
misdemeanor characterized as "brawl-
ing" and punishable by imprisonment.
In a few American churches special
desks are available for reporters.
They are, in any case, treated with
1.-THE utmost courtesy by the ushers
and provided with seats Immediately
below the pulpit. On a rare occasion
in a crowded church a reporter has
been allowed to seat himself on the
pulpit steps, and on one extraordinary
occasion Il Is recorded that stenog-
rapher was concealed within the pull
pit itself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22
WARNED THE ENGINEER.
Ticking on a Window Pane That He
Read as a Signal to Stop.

1.-The other evening" said the fat
engineer, II was called to make a par
ticularly fast run. We weren't to run
on any schedule, cause when you're
goin' to make a fast run a schedule
Is just about as much use as a water
tax in Hoboken. They ran us extra
extra fast.
"Leavin' the yards l moved care
full, but after we got clear just let
her out.
when / first began to carve out
my railroad career / intended to be a
telegraph operator and smattering
OF the Morse characters still clings to
me, so can read words Of four letters
or under If they come slow over wire.
Right aroun' the end Of Miller's Ten
Degree curve there's a facin' sidin'
which Is protected by a semaphore
signal at the beginning Of a curve. The
semaphore showed a white light when
we whizzed by 1t, lettin' me know every
thing was all right down at the switch.
lust as we were takin' the curve
thought l heard the faint tlckin' Of a
telegraph instrument. At first l
thought it was imagination, but listen
in more intently l found that l was
not mistaken Some one with not too
steady a hand was tryin' to make
Morse characters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22

"I could ct the first two letters all
right. They were St After that 1t
was a tumble. Finally the word came
to me like q flash, complete. 1t was
stop After made out what the word
was 1t was repeated again and again.
Finally that stop business grated 80
on my nerves that just shut off and
as we came out on the straight track
at the end Of the curve we had slowed
down to about fifteen miles an hour.
Just as l got the sight again we
came on the switch, n there was the
switch ball showin' red. Well, / san
ded her n we came to stop right
at the point of the sidin.' II we'd a
come aroun' there at full speed we'd
been into the string Of cars on that
switch before you could have winked.
81 started up once more feelin' about
as limp as a man with a wooden leg,
n we'd no more'n got shakin 'em up
when the tickin' started again. The
sound seemed to come from the cab,
so I looked there. What do you sup
pose 1t was? When we started out
1t was so warm I took off my jumper
n hung it up on a peg in the cab. 1t
swung loose n when we got to goin'
fast on the turns one of the metal but
tons would tap against the window
pane. Maybe / imagined that Stop
business but anyway 1t saved my life.
THE company investigated the
white light in the semaphore n found
that the heat had expanded a wire just
enough to make the mistake In the
signal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22

Pisgah Sunday morning.. Mr.. R.
C. Adams and Miss Ada Evans were
married at Millerton, n. Y. Wednes-
day, the 10th. When Mr.. Adams
left here Sunday his friends began
to expect to hear some such good
news of him, despite the fact that he
was endeavoring to keep them un-
certain as to his movements.
Yesterday announcements were re-
ceived In Gastonia confirming their
pleasant surmise of his mission
north. Mr. Adams Is the managing
member Of the Adams Drug company
and Is among the most popular ana
successful young business men OF
the city. His bride will be remem-
bered as the head milliner for
Thomson Company last fall. pretty
amiable and accomplished. She
made many friends during her priel
stay in Gastonia who will heartliy
welcome her to a home among them
again. Their friends were expecting
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams to arrive last
night or this morning.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22
Aumuruus department.
Napolson's One Armed Soldier.

Ainsworth R. Spofford, chief assist
ant librarian Of the Congressional LII
brary, maintains, despite his eighty
years, an interest in current letters,
says the Chicago Chronicle.
Fiction" said Mr.. Spofford the other
day. "is the chief produce of the press
today, and while some Of this fiction
notably the work Of Joseph Conrad-is
beautiful and perennial, much OF 1t Is
as false as" Mr.. Spofford smiled. LAS
false as the story of Napoleon and the
one-armed soldier.
Napoleon, seeing this one-armed SOL
dier on the streets of Paris one day,
called him up and said:.
where did you lose your arn1' my
friend%
"In your last campaign, SIR the
soldier answered.
And you were never decoratedT
said Napoleon.
Never, sire
"'Then. here Is the cross. May you
wear 1t with honor said the emperor.
and taking the cross from his own
breast, he pinned 1t on the soldiers
faded coat.
THE one-armed soldier flushed with
pride at this great honor. His eyes
slittered, his breast heaved, his lip
curled proudly.
And, SIRE he said, suppose I had
lost both arms, what then"
"'Then,' said Napoleon, I should nave
made you an officer Of the legion
"on hearing these words the soldier,
quicker than thought, drew his sword
and cut off his other arm"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22

A VERY SICK BoY.-Mark Twain on
his last visit to his birthplace-Han-
nibal, Mo.-told the school children
true story about a schoolboy, says the
Philadelphia Record.
This boy" he said, "Awoke one
morning very i'll. His groans alarmed
the household. The doctor was sent
for and came post haste.
well said the doctor as ne enter
ed the sickroom, what Is the trouoieF
"a pain in my side said the boy.
"'Any pain in the head"
"'Yes, SIR
"Is the right hand stiff?'
"a little
How about the right foot?'
THAT'S stiff too
"The doctor winked at the boys
mother.
well he said, you're pretty SICK
But you'll be able to go to school on
Monday. Let me see, today Is Satur-
day and -
lis today Saturday" said the boy
I'm a vexed tone. 7 thought 1t was
Friday
Half an hour later the boy declar-
ed himself healed and got up. Then
they packed him off to school, FOR IL
was Friday. after all"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22

A PROFOUND SEcRET.-Alton B. Par
ker. at a dinner in New York, char
acterized as illogical the position OF
two prominent financiers, says an
exchange.
These gentlemen remind me-" he
said, "of two sailors who were found
one day seated at table before
cafe.
"One sailor had a letter before
him and was reading 1t aloud, while
at the same time the other sailor
held his hands over the readers
ears.
1T made an odd picture-the two
sailors with their mild drink, one
reading and the other holding his
ears while he did so.
1.-The friendly waiter, impelled by
an irresistible curiosity. paused be-
fore the table.
why he asked, do you hold
your hands over your friends ears
while he reads that letter out loud
to your
Because was the dignified an
swer, the letter ia from my sweet
heart. Jack Is reading 1t to me be-
cause I can't read myself. That is
all right, but don't want him to hear
a word Of what Is written"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22
STATISTICS OF CRIME.
Eioures Do Not Show That Dispensary
Has Improved Situation.

comnaratiye study Of the crimi-
nal statistics of the state may not
nroye unentertaining or unprontaoie
inst at this time, while all THIS
dispensary agitation Is going on as
the figures may throw a sidellght
on the question as to whether the ois-
nensary has witnessed an increase OF
q decrease Of crime. The hgures
vour correspondent here sets torth
were gathered, it may be well to ex-
nlain in the outset, from the an
nual reports of the attorney general
which are compiled from the annual
renorts of the circuit solicitors OF the
stote The endlessness and tedious
ness of giving the figures for every
offense handled in the circuit courts
for any appreciable number Oh
wears preceding and succeeding the
neriod at which the dispensary Ia"
went into effect would oVerouroeh
the article and defeat its op)ect'
which Is to give a clear view or the
situation. For this reason only
seven of the principal offenses
handled in the circuit courts nave
been chosen for the purpose of COM
narison. These crimes and offenses
are assault and battery, murder.
rape, larceny. perjury. forgery ana
burglary. And for further con-
venience have compared three
periods of six years each-the six
wears next preceding the operation
of the law, the six years following
that period and the last six years.
which includes 1904. The first
reriod includes the years 1883 10
1898 inclusive, the law having gone
into effect in July 1893, the solici-
tors making their reports that year
for the year ending November So'
and including possibly no cases al
fected by the change OF the law
What a comparison for other perioas'
or a comparison regarding other
offenses will show, ! do not know.
Here are the figures for the
three periods treated, and they open
a wide field for speculation:
1000 90 12Q1-Qq 1S99-04
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-22

THE HABIT OF OBsERvATIoN.-"Be
observing, my son." said Willie's
father, according to the Newark
News. Cultivate the habit of see
ing and you will be a successful man"
YES" added Willie's uncle. Don't
go through the world blindly. Learn
to use your eyes"
Little boys who are observing
know a great deal more than those
who are not" Willie's aunt put In
Willie took their advice to heart.
a day passed and once more he
stood before the family council.
We'll, Willie" said his father,
have you been "sing your eyes?"
The boy nodded.
Tell US what you've learned"
Uncle Jim's got a bottle of whis-
ky hid behind his trunk" said Willie.
Aunt Jennie's got an extra set of
teeth in her dresser, and pas got
a deck of cards and a box of chips
behind the books in the secretary
THE little sneak" exclaimed the
family.