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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
PRIoE ONE GENT
AMONG ROUGH RIDERS
ent Roosevelt Enjoys The
Day Immensely.
Special DISPATCH to kvening Capital


SAN Antonio, Texas. April -
President ROOSEVELT today as the
guest of he Rough Riders. whose COM
mander he was during the Spanish
American war. and whose annual re-
union IS being held here. He said as
much IN words, while his high snirits
bore further testimony to the genuine
pleasure he felt at meeting SO many of
ms former comrades.
1t was proud dav for San Antonia
Business was everywhere SUSPENDED.
the city was deCked ont in its best bib
and tucker. and every man, woman
ana child was Interested in the sue
cess OF the days events, for which
preparations have been going forward
ever since the president announced
months ago that ne would attend the
Rough Riders reunion Nor was it
san Antonla alone that was Interested
in the occasion
All day yesterday and early this
morning special trains and the regu-
lar trains poured hundreds of visitors
into the oity. They came from all this
section of the Lone Star State aud
together they formed crowd the like
oi which San Antonia had never seen
before in ali its long and eVentful
history. Points as far distant as
Houston aud Galveston were repre.
Sented among the visitors, while IA
liberal contingent was also on hand
from the sister republic 20 the south
OF the Rio Grande Hotels aud board.
ing houses were full Go overilowing.
but the city proved equal to the occa-
slon and the homes of many private
citizens were thrown open for the ao-
oommodatlon and entertainment of
the visitors. In fact, the latch string
was Kept hanging on the outside aud
spirit OF genuine Southern hospital
ity pervaded the atmosphere
No cut-and-dried programme nor
tlresome tormalities were allowed TO
destroy the pleasures of the day. Tho
President came 20 meet and greet the
former members of his command and
nothing was permitted to Interfere
with this purpose. Needless TO say,
the chief executive met with rousing
Western welcome. Tho chief events
OF the day took place at Riverside
Park. where the regiment of Rough
Riders was organized ana whore Pres
ident Roosevelt first Joined it, 4
parade and review were features of the
days programme, to which were
added number of sporting contests
which were witnessed bv the Presi-
dent with keen gdelight The reunion
comes to a close tonight with n ban
quet at the Manger Hotel, with the
President as the guest of hanor. At
the close OF the banquet Mr. Roosevelt
will say lingering good bye Go his
comrades aud resume his Journey TO
Fort Worth and the hunting country.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
AT the Colonial

one of the best hits of the season
in New York has been made by AL II.
Wilson. a German singing comedian,
who appeared at the Murray Hill
Theatre in a comedy-drama called
1.-The Watch on the Rhine. Although
Mr.. Wilson was but little known IN
New York. he has been touring the
country for several years in this and
other plays He has pleasing per-
sonality. an excellent sense OF humor,
and a fine sympathetic voice. Hls
singing of several songs is an attrac-
tive feature of the performance. In
future Mr.. Wilson viii play annual
engagements in New York probably
at the Fourteenth Street Theatre,
where Chauncey Olcott and Andrew
Mack won fame in similar. but Irish
roles. Mr.. Wilson appears at the Co
loniaI Theatre tomorrow afternoon
and night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
THE LEE CLAIMS PAID
Final Division of Money to Be
sPaid Out.

A final division of the Lee claims
growing out of the French spoiliation
claims was made this morning. The
division and settlement of the matter
took place in the Orphans Court this
morning, at which time most Of those
interested in the matter We're present.
The payments were made by Attor-
news Clark and Syms. of Baltimore.
who have been pushing the claims of
the local claimants. Payments had
been made to the heirs here on>two
other occasions, but those who were
paid today cannot expect any further
money. as their claims are now dis
posed of.
The distribution today consisted of
five parts of S7l771 each which were
made TO William Lee, Thomas Lee,
the estate of Henry Lee, estate OF Nir-
ginia Waters and Joseph A. Lee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
AMERICA REPRESENTED.
Snecial Dispatcn to Evening Capital.

Athens, April THE international
archaeological congress, for which
preparations have been making for
more than year, was formally open
ed today in the Parthenon under the
presidency of NJ Carapanos, the Greek
minister of public instruction. In
addition to nearly all the countries
of Europe, America is represented by
several delegates, among them Prof.
Martin l.. D'Ooge. of the University
of Michigan, and DR.. Granville Ter
riIl. of Georgetown College. The con
gress, for the purpose of discussion.
is divided into seven sections, as fol-
lows: Classical archaeology, prehis-
torie and Oriental archaeology. exca-
vations, museums and preservation
of monuments. epigraphy and numis-
matics, Byzantine archaeology, in
struction in archaeology and geogra-
ply and topography. The session will
last for several weeks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Mondays Lecture

There remain but two more lectures
in the season of lent at Mcdowell
Hall. ST. Johns College. The next
will be given on Monday night at s
O'Clock by Forrest Shreeve, Ph. d..
1t will be on the subject "Rambles
In Jamaica. The lecture will be IL
lustrated by stereopticon views. The
following is the syllabus The people
and government of the Island climb
ing the Blue Mountains; scenic fea-
ture; vegetation in the mountains life
OF the people; a coffee plantation /;
gathering and preparation of coffee !;
botanical gardens; Kingstod; the
banana industry; hotels and tourists /;
the coral reefs and the tropical sea.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Wireless Messages

Since receiving the message from
Mars by lightning during the electri-
cal storm a couple Of weeks ago, the
wireless telegraph pole at the Naval
Academy is in good shape, and is do
ing business at the same old stand.
The operator, Mr. 9. y. Hart. and
Mr.. Eaton, are now able to communi-
cate as far south as Diamond Shoals
Lightship, which is 2SO.7 miles from
Annapolis, and 1873 miles south Of Hat
teras Cape. Messages were relayed
to Washington, d. q. today through
the wireless telegraph station at the
Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07

The handsome new Savings Institu-
tion on West street is completed, and
has been made ready for occupancy.
The bank directors expect to move
into the new building the first of next
week, from their old quarters on
Church street. The new banking
house is quite an Improvement to West
street and IS better adapted for the
purpose than the old quarters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Met At Almshouse.

A full meeting of the board of yisi-
tors 10 the almshouse was held yester-
day. Mr. James K. Strange, president,
presiding. No special business was
transacted, the session being spent, for
the most part, in passing bills for
food, wood. and other supplies. The
almshouse at present has fifteen in
mates and seems 20 be well cared for.
Mr.. Oliver Perry, tie keeper of the
almshouse, has had the grounds
cleaned aud re-arranged to a consider
able extent which reflects great credit
on his management of the institution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07

In cashing a check Yesterday at the
Maryland National Bank, baltimore,
Mr.. J. Oliver Martin, Of this city,
was giSen an old treasury bank note.
Its number was 20, O69, and it bore the
date of March 10, 1863, and was credit
ed by Chittenden, Register OF the
Treasury, and Skinner. treasurer
The note contains a photograph OF
President Lincoln. Mr.. Martin passed
the note at the Farmers National
Bank this morning, aud 1t was an OBJ
ject of curiosity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Advertised Letters

The following letters remain un-
claimed at the Annapolis postoilice
Men List--liOward Benson, Norman
Carr, Rufus Danforth. Samuel Jenk
ins, George NEW, Julian Penniman,
Rev. j. III. Mcpherson. John Tucker,
Everett r. Wagner Women's List
Mrs. b., Carrie Robinson, Miss X.
Ward, Mrs Risby Wilson. Foreign
List-Mr Eurico Oiuarono, Mr.. VIM.
Herbert Wilson
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Fencers TrophysArriyed.

At the Naval Academy was received
today the silver loving cup which the
fencers' team of the Academy recent
Iy won from q similar team at West
Point. The trophy, which is a beau
itful sample Of the lapidary and
engraver, has been held for the past
two years by the West Point fencers.
1t will be turned over to the team to-
morrow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Benesch's Opening

The grand opening in spring aud
summer goods Will be held beginning
Monday at Benesch's new stores on
Church street Every visitor will be
given a beautiful souvenir and there
will be delightful music during the
evening by Schreyer's orchestra.
Everybody is invited to inspect the
display at the opening. For particu-
lars see al. in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07

The Navy Department has approved
the sentence Of the general court-mar-
tial in the case Of Private Robert T..
Yann, U.kS. M. &C., found guilty Of
theft, and he Will be confined for
six months at the naval prison. Bos
ton, Mass, then dishOnorably dis
charged from the marine corps.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Contracts Awarded

Two large contracts for painting
and interior decoratinglwe let today
and a local firm captured both. X.
T.. Strange q Sons were the success
ful bidders for the painting and deco
rating OF the residences of Mr.. John
dep Douw and Mr.. Snowden Walk.
Murray Hill. Work Will be started
at once,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Weights Of Mail

The following is the weight Of
mail delivered by letter carriers at the
Annapolis postoiiice during the month
OF March Carrier No. 1, Joseph De
Leon, 2,2jj pounds Carrier No. 3.
Harry Spiggs, I.170 pounds; Carrier
No. 2, Ernest TolsOn, Sol; pounds
Carrier NOD, Charles a. Russell, !, ,55l
pounds; total, $50 pounds
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
INTERCOLLEGIATE WRESTLING
Sprcial Dispatch 70 Evening Capital.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 7.-The in
tercollegiate wrestling championships
will be held tonight in the University
of Pennsylvania gymnasium. Yale,
Columbia, Pennsylvania and Prince
ton will take part. The weights will
be: Featherweight, ll5 pounds and
under; special, 1875 pounds and under; /;
light, 80 pounds and under; welter.
l45 pounds and under; middle, l5S
pounds and under; light heavy, l75
pounds and under; heavyweight, over
l75 pounds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
READY TO BE LAUNCHED.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Newport News, Va. April 7.-
Everything is in readiness for the
launching of the battleship Minnesota
tomorrow at the yards of the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Drydock Com
pany. A large crowd is expected to
witness the event, including delega-
tion of visitors from the Gopher State,
in honor of which the battleship is to
be named The christening ceremony
will be performed by Miss Rose Marie
Sehaller. daughter of State Senator
and Mrs Albert Schaller. of Mime
sofa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
SOME THINGS OF GENERAL
INTEREST.
News Items Gathered From All
Parts of The CountrY
CONDENSED
Form
TO DEBATE TONIGHT.
pecial Dispatch TO Evening Capital

Cleveland, o.. April 7.-Consider-
able interest is manifested in the de-
bate to take place in this. city tonight
between representatives of Notre
Dame University and Oberlin College.
Compulsory arbitration of disputes
between capital and labor will form
the subject of debat
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Virginia Team Arrives

Fhe baseball team of the University
of Virginia arrived in Annapolis today.
1t will play two games during its
stay here. This afternoon it had its
annual contest with ST. Johns Col
lege, and tomorrow afternoon will
play the midshipmen nine at the
Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Building Addition

Mrs. S. ]. Rnllman is having the
rear portion OF her building at Main
and Conduit streets elevated one story.
This will add considerably to the
architectural appearance Of the build
ing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Yacht In Port.

A large pleasure yacht. the 'Yetta, :"
was tied up in the harbor last night
and this morning left for southern
ports. She is owned by Boston parties
and halls from Little Washington,
n q
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Has Returned.

Lieutenant b. @. Decker. u S. n,
has returned from Washington, ID. c.,
where he was being examined for pro-
motion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Fridav Eveninq Class.

The usual Friday evening dancing
class of Miss Robb and Miss Tate viii
meet as usual tonight at the Assembly
Rooms.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-07
Ma Marry.

marriage license was issued today
to William johnson, aged l9 years,
and Mamie Price, aged IL years, both
colored
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-13
Ordinance No. 11767

NNeW .oeTleS.J
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Cou4-
fishing the grade of Fifty-first street,
from Main street to Moneta avenue.
The Mayor and Council of the City OF
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section /. That the grade of
FIFTY FIRST STREET,
from Main street to Moneta avenue is
hereby established, in accordance with
the following elevations:
At the intersection with Main street the
ner, and 1916 at the southwest corner,
as now established on Main street.
At the intersection with Moneta avenue
the grade shall be $500 at the northeast
corner, and 1875 at the southeast corner,
as now established on Moneta avenue.
And at all points between said desig-
mated points the grade shall be estab-
lished so as to conform to a straight
line drawn between said designated
points.
Elevations refer to the top of the
curb, are in feet and are above a plane
which is 255 feet below City datum
Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage of this Ordinance and
shall cause the same to be published
once in the Los Angeles Herald,
and thereupon and thereafter it shall
take effect and be in force.
I hereby certify that the foregoing
ORDINANCE was adopted by the Council
of the City of Los Angeles at it's meet
ing Of October 8, 1905.
H ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 11th day of October, 1905.
. OWEN McALEER,
1O-l3 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-13
Ordinance No. 11,722
(NIn1y 1nrInc

An Ordinance declaring the intention of
the Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles to establish the grade of
the alley, from Third street to Fourth
street, between Boyle avenue and State
street.
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l; That it Is, Is II the intention
geles to establish the grade of the
from Third street to Fourth street, be-
tween Boyle avenue and State street,
in accordance with the following eleva-
tionS:
At the intersection with Third street
the grade shall be 294.03 at the south
west corner and 293.92 at the southeast
corner.
At the intersection with Fourth street
the grade shall be 290.60 at the north
west corner and 290.47 at the northeast
corner.
And at all points between said desig-
mated, points the grade shall be estab-
line drawn between said designated
Elevations refer to the top of the
curb, are in feet and are above plane
which is 255 feet below City datum
Sec Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published for ten
thereupon and thereafter it shall take ef-
feet and be in force.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council of
the City of ,dos Les Angeles at its meeting of
'0'00 H. ]. LELANDE,
Approved this 9Th day Of October.
-'O0' OWEN McALEER.
10-10-19 lot Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-13
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Ordinance No. 11,7S0


An Ordinance authorizing property
owners to improve a portion of Forty
ninth street, under private contract.
The Mayor and Council of the city OF
Section 1. That permission Is hereby
given the property owners on
FORTY NINTH STREET
from the east line of Main street to the
west line of San Pedro street, to i'm
prove said street. under private con-
tract in the following manner, to wit:
To grade and gravel Forty-ninth
the east line of Main street to the west
line of San Pedro street, in
Guiding all Intersections Of streets
ready been graded and graveled and
accepted) said grading and graveling
to be done in accordance with the
plans and profile on file in the office
Of the City Engineer of said city, and
specifications on file in. the office of
the City Clerk of said city for grading
Angeles with the natural gravel of the
street Glass A, said specifications being
No. 80 New Series).
To build and construct cement curb
along each line of the roadway of said
Forty-ninth street, from the east line
of Main street to the west west
roadway upon which a cement or granite
curb has already been constructed on
the proper line and grade), in accord
anCe WIN OI lIlt III IilS
office of the City Clerk of said City of
Los Angeles for constructing cement
curbs, said specifications being No. @
(New Series).
To build and construct a cement side
walk five (5) feet in width along each
side of Forty-ninth street, from the
east line of Main street to the west
line of San Pedro street (excepting
such portions of said street between said
points along which a cement or asphalt
sidewalk five 60 feet in width has al
ready been constructed on the proper line
and grade); said sidewalk to be con-
structed in accordance with specifications
on file in the office of the City Clerk of
said city, said specifications being No
% New Series).
Provided all of said work is done un"
der the supervision of the Street Super
intendent of said city. and fully com
pleted to his satisfaction and accept
ance on or before the first day of Janu-
Sec. 2, The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage of this Ordinance and
cause 1t to be published once in the
Los Angeles Herald, and thereupon and
thereafter it shall take effect and be
in force.
I hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
of the City of Los Angeles at it's meet
ing of October 0, 1905.
H. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk
Approved this 18th day of October,
OWEN McALEER,
1913 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-13
Ordinance No. 11,757

(New SerteS).
An Ordinance declaring me ebd infsnIioH SifT ~
Los Angeles to establish the grade OF
Avenue Forty three from Pasadena ave-
nue. to Carlota boulevard. ,,.-
The Mayor and Council OF the CITY OF
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:'
ceSGe2 sStaGh Of the city = Of Los Angeles to
establish 7,T7S the grade g1T lo%rv- Of v-ruRHp
At the intersection with Carlota boule-
yard, in accordance with the following
elevations:
AT the intersection with Pasadena ave-
nue. the grade shall be 1896 .96 at the north
east corner and 95.42 at the southeast
corner, as now established on Pasadena
" At "a a point on the north side 40 feet
the grade shall be 897 so and 39.0O at a
point on the south side opposite thereto
At the intersection with Carlota bouie-
ward the grade shall be 395.35 at the
northwest corner and 394.46 at the south
"A" And at all points between said desig-
mated points the grade shall be estab-
lished so as to conform to straight line
between said designated points;
are in feet and are above plane which
is 255 feet below City datum plane.
Sec. O. The City ClerE shall certify tG
the passage Of this ordrbSnsSs bsSsd sna o. shall ta
days in the Los Angeles HERALD, and
thereupon and thereafter 1t shall take
effect and be in force.
dinance was adopted by the Council OF
the City of Los Angeles at its meeting OF
1'O H ]. LELANDE,
Approved this 18th day of October, 1906
OWEN McALEER,
1o-1s-22 lot Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-13
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Ordinance No. 11,77O

New Series.)
An ordinance of the Mayor and Council
of the City Of Los Angeles, establishing
the grade of Los Angeles street from
Forty-fifth street to Fifty-first street.
The Mayor and Council Of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section /. That the grade of
LOS ANGELES STREET,
from Forty-fifth street to Fifty--frst
street is hereby established in accordance
with the following elevations:
At the intersection with Forty-fifth
street the grade shall be 16S.52 at the
southwest corner. and 1870 at the
At the intersection with Forty sixth
street the grade shall be 1890 at the
northwest corner, 16S.07 at the north
east corner 1878 at the southeast cor
ner, and 1875 at the southwest corner.
At the intersection with Forty-sev-
enth street the grade shall be 1916 at
northeast corner, 167.OS at the south
east corner, and 1862 at the southwest
corner.
At the intersection with Seneca ave-.
nue. the grade shall be 166.29 at the
northwest corner, 166.45 at the north
east corner, 16630 at the southeast
corner and 166.14 at the southwest cor.
ner.
At the intersection with Forty-eighth
street the grade shall be 165.4S at the
northwest corner, 1868 at the north
sornef soS aHd @ Sss at the the
corner.
At the intersection with Forty ninth
street the grade shall be 164:S2 at the
northeast corner, 164.67 at the south
east and northwest corners, and 164.52
at the southwest corner.
At the intersection with Fiftieth
street the grade shall be 1885 at the
northwest corner, 164.00 at the orth-
east corner. 163.S5 at the southeast
corner. and 1871 at the southwest
corner.
At the intersection with Fifty-first
street the grade shall be 1894 at the
northwest corner. and 1917 at the
northeast corner, as now established on
Fifty-first street.
And at all points between said deslg-
mated points the grade shall be estab-
lished so as to conform to a straight
line drawn between said designated
points
Elevations refer to the top of the curb
are in feet and are above a plane which
is 255 feet below City datum plane.
Sec 2. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this Ordinance. and shall
cause the same to be published once in
The Los Angeles Herald and there,
upon and thereafter it shall take effect
and be in force.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing Ordi-
nance was adopted by the Council of the
City of Los Angeles at its meeting OF
October 8, 1905.
H. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk
Approved this 11th day of october. 1905.
OWEN McALEER,
1913 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-13
Notice To Cnntrnotnr.

Notice Is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the CITY
Clerk Of the City Of Los Angeles up. to
18th 1885, for M making * 0aqa ateratfoa9 P
the Council Chamber of the City Hall,
according to plans and specifications
ON file with the architects. Austin &
A certified check, payable to the or
der of H. j. Lelande, City Clerk, in 10
per cent of the amount of bid, must
accompany each proposal as a guaran-
tee that the bidder will enter into a
contract with the city in conformity
with his bid.
Council reserves the right to reject
BY order of the Council of the City of
H. ]. LELANDE,
10-5-14 lot City Clerk.