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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
THE DETAIL NOW COMPLETE.
OTHER OFFICERS NAMED FOR
THE COURT MARTIAL.
Trial To Begin At The Naval Acad-
emy Tomorrow Morning
At 10 O'clock.
THE CHARGES SERVED UPON
THE ACCUSED

The charge and specification against
Midshipman Treumor Coffin. Ir. who
is t0 b tried before court martial
at tho Naval Academy, beginning to-
morrow morning. tor the haziug of
Midsh ipman Jerdon Il Kimhrough,
was served upon the accused midslip.
man at 10 O'Clock this morning ~
Lieutenant Commander William X.
Harrison. who has been designated
judge. advocate OF the court Tho
court will convene at 10 O'Clock
Rear Admiral James IL. Sands, su-
periutendent of the Naval Acadomy
last night announced that Lieutenant
Commander j.. NJ. Mutton, and Pro-
fessor Philip II. Alger had been as
signed as the two additional momhors
of the court on the part of the Naval
Academy The other four officers rs
detailed by the Navy Department and
who reported here yesterday. mako
the complete detail as follows: Cap
tain Corwin p. Reos, president; Com
mandeT Valentine s. Nelson. Liouten-
aut- Commander l.. NJ Mutton, Prof.
Philip R. AlRer and Lieuttnant John
w. Timmons aud Lieutenaut-Com-
mander William X. Harrison, as Judge
advocate The latter officer will con-
duct the prosecution.
Professor Anger HaS bCen on duty at
the Naval Academy for several years
as head of the department OF mcchan-
les. Lieutenant Commander Mutton
is one of the assistants in the DEPART
ment Of ordnance aud gunnery. L.
has just been learned that Midship.
mau Kimbrough has testified before
the board of investigation which was
detailed several weeks ago by Super
intendeut Sands tor the purpose of
probing thoroughly into the condi.
tions of hazing existing at the Naval
Academy.
Considcrab interest was manifest
ed as TO whether Kimbrough would
testify before this board after tho haz-
ing occurrence, as il was tho belief
that others than Midshipman Coffin
were implicated in the ofrense, but 10
is now stated that il wac Coffin alono
who did the haziug
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Remove The Railing.

Some time ago the Capital urged the
removal of the iron railing from
around the Government House. The
suggestion has been received favoTablY
by a number of citizens and those in
authority and it Is conceded on every
hand that TO take away this iron fence
from around the Executive Mansion
would indeed be a great Improvement.
1t is hoped some definite action will
be taken TO make this improvement,
which will greatly enhance the at
tractiveness Of the Government House
and that part Of the town,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Visitors For Christmas.

Mrs. LizziesBoucber entertained the
following house party Christmas at
her residence on Prince George street
Miss Minnie Ruhe, Miss Katie Hackett
and Miss Bessie Hackett, all of Balti-
more. The young ladies had a de-
lightful time and returned TO their
respective homes today. much pleased
with their visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Schafer entertained
q number Of their friends at theil
home on Gloucester street ON Christ
lGas evening. Refreshments were
served and an enjoyable evening was
spent,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREE.
1t Was Decorated And Lighted By
a Blind Man.

Little Katherine Keller, the ten
months old niece of Mr.. William
Muhlmeister, the blind electrician
and piano tuner, on West street, is
the happy possessor Of a handsome
Christians tree. The tree is beauti.
fully decorated and lighted with cleo
trio lights, the work of Mr.. William
Muhlmeister, who is totally blind
To see the tree is to wonder at the
ability and skill of "a blind man to per-
form such feat
The tree is a large cedar trimmed
profusely in tinsel ornaments and
snowy decorations characteristic of
Christmas 1t is lighted from the rear
and the lights CLEAN through the
branches with pleasing effect, reflect
ing on the tinsel ornaments, colored
balls, capids, angels, etc. and making
them all the more attractive. The
garden around the tree is very unique
and handsome, and was also arranged
by the blind man In the centre is
doll house, with numerous small dolls.
In one corner is d tOboggan slide, on
which are tiny sleds and dolls. Near
by is "A windmill worked by electricity.
The miller climbs to the top aud
brings down bag of -four on his
head
Around the tree is an electric road,
on which 'street" car is run by
electricity. 1t is reversible and will
run in either direction on the track.
This is the work of Mr.. Muhlmeister,
who is blind. La another corner is q
fying machine or an air car, also
manipulated by electricity. This is "A
very novel toy There are sheep deer,
dogs. COWS and a pond with ducks
swimming about The tree is one of
the handsomest in town. and it is es-
pecially attractive because it is the
work of blind man who has arranged
its details with such completeness, yet
y no has never seen any of his work
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
To Improve The Railroad.
Snecial Disoalen b EveninR Capital

opeciaI DlsOatea % EVeninR LapltaL
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 27. The
board Of directors of the Pennsylvania
Railroad has been called to meet here
this AFTERNOON TO consider plans for ex-
tensive improvements OF the system,
which will Decessitate an expenditure
of about SlS. 900. 600 Most of the i'm
provements will be made within a
radius OF 80 miles from this city. One
of the principal items will be the
construction Of an extension Of the
low grade freight ne 10 Philadelphia
through Overlook This line will
cost 81. 900, 600 and will require two
years to build.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Insurance Case Opens.

Special Dispatch 20 Evening CsoitaL
Jefferson City, Mo, Dec. 27.-The
hearing in the case of the New York
Life Insurance Company against
SCate Insurance Superintendent w. d..
Vandiver, of this state, to restrain
him from enforcing his order revoking
the license OF the company, came up
before Judge Elmer b. Adams, in the
Federal Court today. Mr.. Vandiver
was represented by Attorney General
Hadley, t. w. Lehman and John NJ
Wood and tho New York Life Insur-
ance Company was represented by a
number of prominent Eastern lawyers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Afternoon Teas.

Mrs. Theodore Woolsey Johnson gave
an afternoon tea this afternoon, in
honor of her guest. at her residence in
Randall Place. Several ladies from
the Naval Academy We're in the re-
ceiving party. There were many call
eTS.
Mrs Julian Brewer and her daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Brewer held another
of their delightful Tuesday afternoon
''at homes Yesterday. They were
assisted by Miss Charlotte Baker and
Mrs. c. Sherman Baker
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Fruitmen In Convention.

Spcciai LfpatcH - Evening Nsottr
Des Moines. Ia, Dec. o. The Wes
ten Association of Fruit Growers
opened its'annual meeting here today
The attendance is quite large aud tie
meeting presents many interesting
features. Many prominent fruit grow
ers and experts from this and other
fruit states are in attendance and
some highly important papers have
been promised to be read
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
STATE TEACHERS CONVENE.
CONVENTIONS BEING HELD IN
VARIOUS STATES.
Important Matters Along Educa-
tional Lines Are Being
Discussed.
MUCH INTEREST OF PART OF
THE EDUCATORS

Enid, Okla. Dec. 27.-The Okla.
homa Association OF Negro Teachers
opened its annual meeting at Eangston
University today. with large at
tendance. This evening the annual re-
ception and banquet will be given
and tomorrow morning the first bust.
ness session will be held
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
The Bishop Robbed.

Bishop Coleman of the diocese OF
Wilmington. Del, while going to
Georgetown TO officiate in the Christ
mas services, was robbed Of his travel
ing bag, containing his fine vestments.
The Bishop is we'll known here, where
he frequently breaches at st. Anne :
during the lenten services.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Sunday School Treat.

The Presbyterian Sunday school
children will be given a Christmas
treat in the lecture room Of the church
on Duke of Gloucester street on Fri
day night A program of Christmas
carols, recitatioDs, etc. has been pre-
pared and a good time is promised to
all who attend. Santa Claus il ex-
pected to visit the Sunday school chill
dren in the course of the evening and
viii dispose gifts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
The Transfer of Lunatics.
Special pispateh to E.en,nr CAPITA

jackson, La, Dec 27.-Two hun
dred insane persons, one hundred of
them white, the rest colored, were
taken from the jackson Insane Asylum
today and transferred TO the recently
finished new insane asylum in Pine
vile. 1t required five passenger
coaches and one baggage car to trans
port the two hundred patients and the
largo force of attendants from here to
Pineville
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
GENERAL PUBLIC.
Missouri Insurance Case Opens =
To Improve Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad.
PRESBYTERIANS TO FORM AN
ORGANIC UNION.
A Boxing Tournament.

Special DisOatch 20 tVenin2 Capital
McKeesport, Pa Dec. 27.-A big
boxing tournament under the auspices
of the McKeesport Athletic Club viii
be held at the Coliseum this evening.
All the local stars. including George
Simeo. Mike Jordan, William Gala
han, Jack Simeo aud young Britt will
take part in the various matches.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 25.-Gov-
ernor Folk delivered the address of
welcome at the opening of the forty
fourth annual meeting of the Missouri
State Teachers Association this morn
ing. President O. K. Miller respond
ed and delivered his annual address
The attendance is unusually large
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Oldest Odd Fellows, Birthday.
Special Dispatch 70 Evenina Capital

Sumner, Ia, Dec. 27. John Wade,
who has the distinction of being the
oldest member of the order of Odd
Fellows living, is celebrating his
eighty seventh birthday today. He
became a member of the order in
1913, when the organization was only
few years old. Mr.. Wade is o sad
dler by profession, but has devoted
himself to farming for many years.
The members of his lodge will give O
banquet in his honor this evening
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Indisposed.

Mr.. John y. League. formerly a
teacher 10 the Annapolis public
schools, is quite sick at his home at
West Annapolis. Mr. League has beeu
confined toshissbed for severalfdays.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Insurance Notice.

lam soliciting People TO join the Mutual
FIRE Insurance Company. OF \. y Co..--ahu
desire some protection against loss by nre, ~
actual cost. 1 can not get around 70 can on
Won am, i'm time 50 most cordially ask You
10 write us before your policies expire anu
let us figure on it, with you and see II y VIII
not be to your advantage to join us and take
advantage OF this Mutual Home Protection
address. II. =. MANCHA, Secretary.
Glen Burnie, Nd.
% Church Circle, Annapolis, dis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
Boston Home Bakery

MRS. wYNNE, Proprietress.
~ college Avenue. Telephone ilS-N
Orders taken for all kinds of Pies,
Cakes. Bread, &c. Boston Baked
Scans and Brown bread. orders
delivered. Il College Aveune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27

Lansing, Mich. Dec 21.-Several
noted educators from other states have
arrived here to deliver addresses be-
fore the annual meeting of the Miehi-
gan State Teachers Association, " hich
opens its sessions here today. The at
tendance is very large and an interest
ing program has been prepared
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-27
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight, warm
er in west portion; Thurs
day partly cloudy
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
Notice of Special Election:
PES0TTTION


Whereas, there has been TINS Ga! prcstH'5u
to the Council OF the Town OF Prosser, Wash
ington petition signed by more imam one
fifth OF the qualified electors OF said town, as
shown by the vote east at the last lnuillclpal
election held therein, which said petition bess
this said council to call IL special election lol
the purpose OF voting upon the pfopositloi Vi
auueyiIlc to the town oiAProSSer, W Washington,
and including within its corporate 4Ilnlts the
following described territory lying adjacent
to said town Of PrOsSer tOWlt: All that part OF
section one Q) township eight ~ north OF
range wenty-four (24) f. W. NJ. described as
lots one GD. two G), three (3), hVe G'); lhe
south half OF the northeast quarter the east
hall OF the southwest quarter ana all on lhe
southeast quarter; being all OF fractional sec
ton one CD lying south OF the Yakima river
which is not already included within the cor
pornte limits of said Town. Also all OF section
two (2) township eight north or range twenty
four ca i. W. NJ. lying south OF the Yakima
river which is not already included WITHIN the
corporate limits OF said town.
Also the north half of the northwest quarter
of section twelve Q2). township eight IS north
of range twenty four +. W, NJ. and the follow
ing described lands in section eleven Ql town
ship eight (S) north OF range twenty-iour T..
NJ the north half of the northeast quarter;
fractional northeast quarter OF northwest
Now THEREFORE, be it resolved by the coun-
ell OF the town OF ProsSer, that a special elec-
ton be held at the Town Hall OF the Town OF
Prosser Washington. on eleventh day OF Nov
ember 1893: that there be submitted ut Such
election to the qualified electors Of the Town
of Prosser and separately to the qualified cleo
tors OF the territory herein described and. pro
posed to be annexed to said town, the PROPOSE
ton OF annexng said territory to said town;
That the aforesaid electors be invited to vote
upon said proposition and those who are i'll
in favor OF such annexation OF said territory
shall vote therefore by placing Il cross upon
the ballot after the words For AnneXaton'
and those who are opposed to such anneXa-
ton of said territory shall vote against said
annexation by placing cross upon the bal
lot after the words against anneX4tion,
That the officers OF said election shall be as
follows:
Inspector of election. 4. VI. Cambell,
Judge OF election, NJ. W. Smith,
Judge of election, Andrew Brown.
Passed and ordered published pursuant to
law by the Town Council OF the Town of Pros
ser, Washington this 18th day OF October, A
d. 1905 B. f. MCGREGOR. Town Clerk.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior, United states
Land Office, Wulla Walla Washington, Sept.
%, 1905
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by j. +. Peterhans, contest
ant against Fred Il. Perkins homestead entry
No 1883, made July ., 1892. Tor Lot ., ) II, Ne
IA and Ne ii, Sc IA, Section ?, ToWnshlp6
North, Range 20 E., W. Nj, by Fred Is. Perkins,
Contestee, IN which it is alleged that said
entryman Fred b. Perkins has abandoned said
tract for more than six months last past: that
said tract is wholly unimproved; that no house
has been built thereon, and no part thereof
has been cultivated by said cntryman nor any
one else: that said cntryman has never af any
time or u all established his residence thereon
and has not maintained any such residence
for any period whatever, said parties are here
by notified to appear, respond and offer evil
dence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a.
N. on November Q, 1905, before the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land Office
in Walla Walla, washington.
The said contestant having, in proper
affidavit filed September D, 1908, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
J. l.. MOHCNDRO, Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior, Land Office at
walla walla, wash, October y, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter and Receiver, L. 5. Land Office at walla
Walla, wash, on December -. 1895. viz:
SARAH L. BARNETT
who made II. E. No S479 for the NV IA Sec 81
T. IN, r. % f., W. NJ.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Thomas +. Barnett John
wroe, James Irwin, A. Nj. Barnett, all OF kenne-
wick, washington,
J. L. MOHUNDRO, Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
Walla Walla Wash. October 16, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
thai said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver, L. S. l.. O.. at walla Walla,
wash on December g. 1905, viz: william A.
Smalley who made II. L. No 500 Tor the n. W.
the following witnesses to prove his contlnu,
Gus residence upon and cultivation OF sald
land viz: c. L. Cherry, of kennewlck. wash;
+. G. Temple OF wallula, wash. Charles Rhnd
OF Kennewick wash, J. =. omalley OF ktuLe-
wick, wash. ,..
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
Walla Walla, Wash, Oct, 16, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver, L. S. l.. o. at Walla
Walla Wash, on December 6, 1905, viz: Clyde
l.. Cherry, who made II. +. No. s6Si, for the
NV IL. Sec. II, T. en-, K. 30, f., W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: w. \. Smalley, OF kennewick
wash, Charles Rand, of kennewick, wash, J.
p. Smalley, OF Kennywick, wash, f. c. Tenn
pie, of Wallula, wash.
J. l.. MoHUNDRo, Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
Walla Walla, Wash, October 16, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver, L. S. L. 0. at Walla Walla,
Wash, on December 6. 1905, viz: Bennett n
Day. who made. II. E. No. SiiO, for the 5. W.
ii. Sec. II, T. n, K. go f., W. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residcnse upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: John Richards, OF kelne-
wick. Wash Fred Cresswell OF Kennewick,
Wash. c. L. Cherry OF Kennewick, Wash, w.
A. Smiley OF Kennewick, Wash.
J. L. MoHUNDRO, Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior Lana once at
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before regist-
az and Receiver, L. S. Land Office at Walla
Woiln. Washington, on December Is, 1905, viz:
ASA w. BARNETT
who made II. E. No. 1872 for the Sc IA, Sec. 81
TIN, r. 30 E., " NJ
names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: 7. E. Barnett, j. +. Irwin, J.
NJ. Wroe, Amos NJ. Barnett, all of kennewick,
Wash. ]. L. MOHuNDRO, Register
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Denartment of the Interior, Land Office at
walla walla. washington, October n, 1905:
Notice is hereby glyer that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make FINAL proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Register & Receiver, L. S. Land Office at walla
wa1Ia, Washington. on Decem Der 10, 1905, viz
AMOS NJ. BARNETT
vbo made II. r. No 1871 for the NE Ia Sec.
81. r. IN K. 20 f. W. Nj.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultlva-
TON If said land viz: J. +. Irwin, T. f. Bar
nett ASA ". Barnett, J. NJ. Wroe, all OF Ken
newlck, Washington. ,.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
wolla waIia wash, October 81, 1905
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to ma Ike final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proofwill be made before Register
and Receiver L. $. Land Office, at walla walla
wash on December Is, 1905, viz:
THOMAS f. BARNETT
who made H. Z. No. S035 for the NE II Sec 80
T7N., K. % f., w. m.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence on and cultivation of
said land, viz: T. +. Barnett, J. f. Irwin. J. NJ.
WrOe, Amos NJ. Barnett, all of kennewick,
washington. J. L. MOHUNDRO, Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-03
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

The Registration Books for the town
of kennewick are now open at the
office of r. A. Klinge, City Clerk. All
voters residing within the corporate
limits of the town Of Kennewick
should register. The books will be
closed 90 days prior to the town cleo
ton which will be held at the City
Hall in the town Of Kennewick on
Tuesday, the 9TH day OF December, 1905.
II. a. KLINGE, City Clerk.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-18

English Royalists and the
original Washington immigrants.
The Mason family was originally OF
Warwaickshire and there are many
Mason memorials in the Church of the
Holy Trinity at Strattord-On-Avcn
Colonel George Mason, the first. was.
however. not Warwaickshire man,
but was born in Stanordshire. One OF
his fellow Royalist refugees to Amer
lea was Gerard FOwke. of Gunston, a
hamlet IN Staffordshirc. The old Eng
lish Gunston Hall was standing few
years ago. and was owned by the Gif-
foris. descendants OF the same Ginords
who were ROyalists with FOwke and
Mason. and who owned BoscObel. near
Gunston. where Charles ii. lay in con-
cealment after the hattie OF Worcester
The commonwealth commander al
Worcester was General Fairfax. and D
was strange fate that made a descen
ant OF this man a neighbOr 10 the Wash
ingtons of Mount Vernon and th'
MasOns Of Gunston Hall. BelvOir, tn
Fairfax estate, lay Immediately be
tween Gunston and Mount Vernon
The first American Mason AM
Fowke settled IN the northern neck o
Virginia, but FOwke later removed @
Maryland. George Mason, the SECOND
married Mary FOwke, daughter or Gel
ard Fowke. and they built a home i
, Maryland. which they called GunstO
, Hall, in memory OF the English Guns
ton. These people We're grandpareni
/ of George Mason. the fourth. or Geore
Mason. one Of the republics founder
In 1850 this man married Anne Ellbec
OF Mattawoman, Maryland, and SOC
+ after his marriage began the erectiC
3 OF Gunston Hall, Virginia. which
4 named after his grandparents place
+ Maryland and the ancestral home
! the Fowkes in Staffordshire.
: Mason was one OF the vestrymen
+ Pohick Church. four miles from Gun
o ton. Washington and William FART,
;. were also vestrymen there.