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posed I'm each. Frederick l.. Pomeroy,
assistant traffc manager Of the New
York Central, was fined $1,000 or each
count, a total Of $4,000.
Judge Holt criticised the practices
of the railroad.
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BANKERS ADJOURN
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION EvADEs
ACTION ON CURRENCY REFORM.
Formulation Of a Plan Referred to a
Special Committee, Which viii Con.
fer With N. Y. Chamber Of Commerce
and Submit Scheme to Congress.

st. Louis, Oct. 20.-The concluding
days session Of the thirty-second an
nual convention Of the American
Bankers association was marked by
warmth Of discussion, multiplicity of
moves and completely OF counter.
moves that at times occasioned
absolute confusion when the subject
of a currency reform plan was intro
duced. From the time that the open
ing speeches inaugurating the con-
vention had been concluded, the dele
gates had impatiently clamored for
the introduction of the currency topic,
and when 1t was brought forward the
convention was ready and eager to
struggle with It. And struggle 1t did
for over an hour, finally eliminating
its efforts in the adoption Of a resolu-
ton introduced by William George OF
Aurora, H., to refer the consideration
and formulation of a currency reform
plan to a committee to be appointed
by the executive council. which shall
confer with tho New York chamber of
committee and submit a plan
for enactment into a law by congress.
With almost breathless interest the
assembly listened to the report of the
banking legislative committee as 1t
was read by Chairman Arthur Reyn-
olds. president OF the Des Moines Ma.
tional bank, introducing the currency
subject and setting forth the plan
formulated by the committee for a
credit or currency clearance. The
plan comprised ten sections and Chair
mar Reynolds stated that it was pre-.
pared with consideration as to the con-
dition of the country. its necessity,
the temperament of the people, and
the best interests of the citizens as a
whole, aiming to protect the interests
OF the humblest citizens as well as
those of the wealthy. The moment
the reading Of the committees report
was concluded the convention vas in
an uproar. Resolutions were offered
to adopt the report as a whole, an
other to refer 1t back to the executive
council without recommendation. and
all the while delegates wildly clam
ored to discuss the subject and give
expression to individually formulated
plans. An hours discussion was final
ly agreed upon, and the discussion
was thorough and spirited, but with
out definite conclusion. At the ex.
piration Of the time limit a resolution
was offered by William. George to re-
for the repOrt of the legislative com
mittee to a special committee, and the
resolutions adoption ended the matter.
P~resident.elect G. s. Whitson, vice
president Of the National City bank,
New York city, and Vice President.
elect ]. d. Powers, vice president OF
the Citizens State bank, Middlesbor
ough. KY. were installed into office
and after brief speeches OF acceptance
by each, the convention adjourned.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-10-26
MIKE sHANNAHAN DROWNED.
Body Of Missing Young Man Found
on a Bar In Platte River.

North Bend, Neb., Oct. 23.-The
dead body of Mike S%hannahan was
found on a bar in the Platte river.
Shannakan was about twenty-five
years old. and had been missing for
several days He resided with his
father In North Bend.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-10-26
Rr-~a Crop Wiped Out

New o. ms Oct 23.-Tht steamer
Anselm Sc ich arrived here reported
that so great was the destruction "
a hurricane which preceded the Cuban
storm and struck the coast Of Spanish
Honduras. that not a bunch Of ba.
nanas was to be secured from that
coast.
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Chief Of Police on Trial,

Omaha, Oct. 2O.-Charged with &C.
cepting money for the protection OF
evil resorts, Chief of Police John
Briggs of South Omaha was placed on
trial before a jury in Judge Sutton's
court. He was indicted Jointly with
Henry Murphy, but at the request OF
the state they will be tried separately
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-10-26
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM CURED n
SDAYS

Morton l.. Hill. OF Lebanon. Ind. says; my
wife had InfiammatOrv In every
muscle and Joint; her suffering was terrible
aud her body and face were swollen almost be
yond recogi ition; had been In bed six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received nc
benefit until she tried the Mystic Cure fi
Rheumatism. 1t gave immediate relief and
she was able to walk about In three days. 1 an
sure It saved her life" Sold by II. &c. Grice
Druggist. Red Cloud
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-10-26
MARYLAND WOMAN ENDS LIFE
Mrs. Ethel Bumsted Takes Poison at
vermllIion as Result Of illness.

Vermillion, s d., Oct. 23.-While In
a crazed state of mind. due to illness,
it Is thought, Mrs. Ethel Bumsted took
poison. from which she died. She was
here for a divorce from T N. Bum
sted, a travelling mar Of Baltimore,
Md but had recently stopped proceed
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-10-26
A Guaranteed Curs for Piles.

Itching, blind, bleeding, ~protruding
piles. Druggists are authorized to
refund money If Pazo Ointment fails
to cure in Q to IA days. so cents.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-10-26

'ngs,
An " ossful attempt was ma
by Mar nan. > pioneer re'ido'i
TO conn de Two bujlcts iron
a 22.c 'cvolver were na'tont'
againA' y a the hacl. fart NJ
his hea is G'tman's ."Crnn
attemrt - his life and he swear.
be will vt accomplish bis brrbGe'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
CHANGE MADE IN ARBOR DAY.
1T Is TO BE HELD EARLIER
THIS YEAR.
State Board Of Education Holds An
Interesting Meeting.

At the meeting of the State Board
of Education held yesterday but little
business of local interest was done.
Governor Wartield presided at the
meeting and Superintendent Stephens
made his regular report, in which he
announced that as Maryland Day is
usually held on March %, that it be
made a holiday on March 90, as the
25th falls on Sunday. Governor War
field was asked BY the board TO name
April as Arbor Day. as it was de-
sired to have the holiday early this
year. The board granted a pension to
a Baltimore county teacher.
DR.. Richard S. Hill. member of
the House of Delegates, appeared be-
fore the board and suggested several
changes in the present school law.
Be said the present law relative to
the appointment of teachers made the
time indefinite. He suggested that
all the county teachers be appointed
for a term of one year He also urged
that the law be changed so as to make
it read that all schools should be kept
open for period of nipe months each
year instead of ten months. The third
suggestion was to shorten the hours
of the school day TO five hours instead
tion on the recomn. endations.
Misses Madge ID. Bowen, Grace o.
Mann, Miss Reed and Miss Bulloch
were awarded scholarships at the State
Normal School. Miss Mann was
former student of the Annapolis High
School.
The Compulsory Education law was
discussed and turned over to Mr.. Pur.
nell and the other members of the
Legislative committee. The bill will
be introduced during the week.
A delegation from the Frederick
School for the Deaf appeared before
the board, headed by Profess Or Ely, of
the institution, and requested that the
teachers of all the public schools in
the State forward the names of all
mutes to the institution at Ere derrick,
in order that the parents of such
children could be communicated with
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET.
EXPERT ACCOUNTANT TO
BALANCE BOOKS.
Scaled Proposals For County Work
Are Opened.

The Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, present Messrs. Beard, Cook,
RiGout, Shipley, Smith and Wayson.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The following orders were passed
That Mr. Ohinn survey hill ON north
side of Mill creek. to be graded and
report regarding same to the Board.
That the Treasurer issue to L. S.
Bankages a check for SIS. go as a du-
plicate in place Of check for the
same amount destroyed by fire and TO
endorse in red ink across the face of
said check Duplicate, origin de
stroyed and that the number of said
check shall be the same as the original
aud the issue of the duplicate be noted
on the stub of said check.
That "a reward of S25 be offered for
3 e capture and conviction of person
or persons who broke open the box at
South river bridge and removed key
in draw on January 10, 1906.
That flagman be placed at the first
crossing on the Pennsylvania railroad
south of Odenton.
Sealed bids are invited TO be opened
February 6, 1906, to collect garbage in
Brooklyn, Curtis Bay, Masonsville
aud collections must be made three
times week. Right is reserved to
reject any and all bids.
It was moved and seconded that the
Board employ an expert accountant to
balance the books of the County Com
missioners and County Treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
is MERIWETHER CONVICTED :?
THE COURT MARTIAL ASKS FOR
PREVIOUS RECORD.
This Would Indicate That The
Midshipman Will Be Dis
missed From The
Academy.
PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN
THE HAZING TRIAL.

The trial of the charges of hazins
against Midshipman Minor Meri.
wether, Jr, of Lafayette, La. was
completed shortly after eleven O'Clock
this morning and the court was cleared
for the consideration of verdict.
Mr.. James NJ. Munroe, counsel for
the defence, occupied about a half an
hour in his argument and Judge Advo.
cate Harrison made no reply
The argument of the counsel for the
defence was a general attempt to prove
that the facts alleged against Meri.
wether were not hazing, as properly
understood. but mere boyish fun,
without malice and infiicting no hu.
initiation or cruelty on the under
classmen. Mr.. Munroe said that the
law was "A harsh one in that it pre-
scribed dismissal for every offencse, no
matter how trivial, but urged that
the court give the accused the benefit
of every possible doubt of law and
fact.
In his conclusion Mr.. Munroe referred
to the fact that Meriwether had Just
passed through a most severe trial in
connection with his fight with Blanch,
who died shortly after, and his sub
sequent court martial and he asked
the court to help him to make q rec
ord IN the navy such as would clear
his life Of the cloud which hung
over il.
At noon today, after having been in
ultation nearly an hour, the court
martial called upon Judge Advocate
Harrison TO produce the record of pre-
vious convictions in the case of Mid.
shipman Minor Meriwether, Jr., who
had been before it. This is certain
indication that the court has convict
ed him on the charge of hazing, as
otherwise they would not have ask ed
for record of previous convictions.
The peculiar circumstances in Meri.
wether's case make it possible to
know the result of his trial in advance.
He is now undergoing a sentence of
one years confinement in th , Academy
grounds for his connection with the
death of Midshipman James II.
Branch, with whom he engaged in a
fist fight and it was ttis record that
does the court ask for q record of pre-
vious convictions or allow it to be put
before the court unless the accused
has been convicted.
Meriwether is perfectly willing to
mony in the case imputed any brutal
ity to him and all the alleged offences
took place before his other court :
martial.
The court will take up the case of
Midshipman Chester A. A. Bloebaum,
of st. Charles, Mo-, member of the
third class, this afternoon. The charge
of hazing against Bloebaum is sup
ported by six specifications, alleging
that the acts took place during Sep
tember last. Mr. George H. Mann, of
New York, is his counsel.
Midshipman Charles NJ James, of
Grinnell, Iowa, a member of the Sec
ond class, was served with a charge of
hazing this morning. The charge is
supported by eight specifications, the
greatest number of distinct offenses
yet charged against midshipman.
Most of the specifications allege that
different physical exercises were re-
quired but one or more contain the
charge that James used profane and
abusive language towards an under
classman.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
Awaiting The Records.

It is probable that the Committee on
Naval Affairs Of the House will re-
port back in few days Representative
Mudd's resolution calling on the Navy
Department for the records and papers
in'regard to the affairs of the Naval
Academy. The committee will make
a favorable report. and suggest its
adoption. Upon the result of the in
formation furnished by the depart
ment will depend whether Congress
will investigate the hazing and other
incidents which have recently occurred
at the Academy.
If the records show that the depart
ment and the authorities of the Acad-
emy are doing everything IN their
power TO stop and prevent the obnox-
ious practice Of haziDg, Congress Will
be satisfied and the Naval affairs Com
mittee in both branches will abandon
their intention Of investigating the
Academy. 1t is now expected that
Secretary Bonaparte Will appear before
the House Naval Affairs Committee
today for the long expected hearing
and conference with that committee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
Changes To Be Suggested.

A charter comm ission now at work
here proposes to suggest radical
changes in the form of the municipal
government OF Annapolis, as it has
been in existence with slight points of
difference since 1708, when a charter
was granted by Queen Anne of Eng
land. The governing body, known as
the City Council, is now composed of
a Mayor, Counsellor and six Alder
men, all having vote on matters com
ing before the body.
1t is proposed to withdraw the
Mayor and Counsellor from the Coun
Gil and provide flor the election of a
pesident of that body. The Mayor is
TO be given a veto power on legislation
and the Office of Counsellor is to be
abolished, the municipality employing
the service of an attorney as it is
needed. Other important changes in
regard to the police and fire depart
ments Fand the licensing of saloons
are to be re recommended.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
COL. TLTON BENEFITED.
Bill To Equaliae Pay Is Introduced.

If the bill recently introduced in
Congress by Representative Thomas
A. Smith, a Marylander, passes, it
will materially benefit two Marylanders
-LieutenaLt-C t. Colonel McLane Tilton,
of this city, and Lieutenant Colonel
w. S, Muse, of Cambridge. The bill
is to equalize the rank and pay of GER
tain retired officers of the Marine
Corps. 1t is supplemented by SINH
lar introduced in the Senate by Sena.
tor German. is now before the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs.
The bill provides that any officer
below the grade of brigadier- general
who served with credit in the ranks
or as commissioned officer in the reg
ular or volunteers during the Civil
War, prior to April 3, 1865, and whose
name appears upon the navy register.
and who has been retired either on ac.
count of disability incident to service.
on account of age or after 30 years
service, may, in the discretion of the
President, upon nomination to and
confirmation by the Senate, be placed
on the retired list with the rank and
retired pay of one grade above that held
by him at the time of retirement
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
Architects Submit Plans.

Plans have been submitted to the
board of directors of the Young Men S
Christian Association for the proposed
not been definitely determined upon.
and Upman. of Washington, who were
employed in a similar capacity and
drew the designs for the handsome
new Y. NJ. O. A. building recently
completed in Washington. Several
plans were submitted, rough sketches
of which were looked over at the meet
ing of the board of directors on Tues
day night The board discussed the
various plans submitted and sketches
of the proposed new Y. M. O.. A. build
ing will be later submitted to the
building committee to pass upon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
A PRETTY COUNTY WEDDING.
MARRIAGE OF MISS DUVALL
AND MR.. WELLS.
Reception After Ceremony at The
Btide's Residence.

a very attractive wedding took place
at Z. 30 last night ia the county at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Milton Duvall "Hilrs Delight. -
The bride is Miss Edith Irene. the
daughter Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Duvall, and
the groom is Mr. Peroival Clyde
Wells, of the Second district
The ceremony was performed Ia the
parlor of the country residence of the
BRIDES parents by the Rev / Rider,
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at Arnold's. this county.
There were no attendants. The par
lor and dining room were beautifully
decorated with evergreen and carna-
tions, the color scheme being red. The
wedding vas witnessed by large
number of friends of the young
couple. As the bridal party entered
the parlor the Bridal Chorus from
Lohengrin was played on the organ by
lhe brides sister, Mrs. J. Edgar Quaid,
of Annapolis.
The bride wore a handsome gown of
tan broadoloth and carried shower
bouquet of white carnations. After
the ceremony the BRIDES parents ten
dered her a reception, Mt which the
congratulations of many friends were
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Werntz, Miss
Annie Werntz. Mr. Percy Garner, Miss
Gladys Garner, Miss Laura Scible.
Miss Maize Werntz, Mrs. Will
Werntz, Miss Jennie Garner, Miss
Bertha Wells, Miss Annie Scible,
Messrs. Robert, George and Richard
Scible. George and Benjamin Garner,
Jr., Miss Rosa Garner. Mr.. Floyd
Scible, Mrs. Josephine Shekell Miss
Hazel Shekell and Mr.. Cissel Rider,
all of Anne Arundel county.
Others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Cox, Miss Ethel Dove, Mr. AL
win Dove, of Davidsonville; Mrs.
Charles Lane, of Bristol Mrs. M.
Hitchcock, and Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah
CLANCY, of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
Duvan; Delegate @. Ashby Duvall,
Miss Isabelle DuvaIl, of Parole; Miss
Nellie White, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Knadler, Mr.. and Mrs James Edgar
Quaid. all of Annapolis. Mr.. and Mrs
Wells will reside in the county. The
bride received numerous useful and
handsome presents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
AFTERNOON TEAS.
Those Who Have DAYS At Hone.

Mrs. L. Dorsey Gassaway was at
home to her friends this afternoon be.
tween the hours Of 4 and at her resi-
dence, No. 11S West street Assisting
Mrs. Gassaway this afternoon were
Mrs. Alfred Tucker, Mrs. Richard
Welch, Mrs. Chew, Miss Clara McOor-
mick, Miss Golda Munroe Miss Flora
Duyal, Miss Charlotte Baker, Mrs.
Owen Iglehart and Miss Harriet Key
Stockett These AFTERNOON teas of Mrs.
Gassaway are very charming social
affairs. Mrs. Gassaway will have one
more Thursday in January.
Mrs. CoIvocoresses, wife Of the com
mandant of midshipmen, received
this afternoon at the Naval Academy
Mrs. Sands, wife of the Superinten-
dent of the Naval Academy, received
callers yesterday the ladies of the Ma
val Academy contingent assisting
The ladies on King George street
W no will be at home to their friends
tomorrow are Mrs. Nelson, wife Of
Captain Nelson, Mrs. Tardy, Mrs.
Nelson's daughter; Mrs. Voinot, wife
of Professor Voinot, Mrs. Stevens and
Mrs. Carmody. These ladies have
Friday to receive callers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

James w. Owens Esq, is in Balti-
more on business.
Rl~M Miss Robb will hold her Dan
cling Glass at the Assembly Rooms
Friday Night, January 10. jl73t
The father of Midshipman, Decatur
is visiting his son.
Mr.. W. r. Harper. is stopping at
the Stafford, Baltimore.
Mrs. George e Merrill, was in BaIti-
more today.
Miss TIllie and Miss Marie Riordan,
of Baltimore, are visiting Miss Lizzie,
Brady, Church street.
Miss Badger, daughter of Comman-
der Charles J. Badger, former com
mandant of Midshipmen, is visiting
friends at the Naval Academy.
DR.. Edward L. Owens, of Baltimore,
was in town yesterday.
Mrs. L. III. Campbell, of Washington,
is visiting her son, Midshipman Camp
bell at the Naval Academy.
O.
Dr. A. j. Richardson, st. Johns
'99, now a resident physician of the
Hebrew Hospital, Baltimore, visited
friends here Tuesday.
Miss Elsye Hubbard, of England, #
visiting her sister, Mrs. George X
Buffham, Maryland Ave.
Mrs. Sidney Vogel, of New Yorl
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. s. Rosenberg
Duke of Gloucester street.
Mrs. f. T.. Lang, daughter and
maid of Baltimore are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. s. r. Rosenberg.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
MACDERMONT RESIGNS.
WITNESS IN BLoEBAUM CASE
REFUSES TO TESTIFY.
Orderly Is Sent For Him But He
Does Not Appear-Resig
nation Has Been
Accepted.
SENSATION OF THE DAY AT
THE ACADEMY.

The sensation of the afternoon at the
court martial in the Bloebaum case
was that the star witness, Midshipman
McDermont, when called did not re-
spond. An orderly was sent for the
witness who most positively refused
to appear. He had resigned, he said !;
his resignation had been accepted
1t is understood that McDermont's
testimony was Of a most damaging
testimony. He is a plebe aud is
known to have been hazed. The Bloc
baum case is considered the worst yet
no before the corut.martial The evil
dence of the afternoon brought out a
new form of hazing, which is called
1.-THE crew. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
EX-MIDSHIPMAN DEPARTS,
Trenor Coffin Leaves AGA DENY

Former Midshipman rrenor Coffin,
of Carson, New, who was yesterday
dismissed from the Naval Acadey, left
for his western home today. Mr..
Coffin will begin his young life over
again. He has not determined what
vocation he will pursue. He regrets
not so much separating himself from
the Naval Academy as he regrets
leaving his friends.
Midsnipman Coffin is victim of
the Kimbrough hazing case. He was
arrested on that charge, and after his
arrest was confined to his room 35
days before the trial came TO issue.
He confessed his guilt and was con.
yicted. 1t is understood from outside
sources that Midshipman Coffin made
a sacrifice of himself for six other mid =
shipmen, who were said to be equally
eulpable. The many friends of Mid
shipman Coffin regret his departure
and the unfortunate circumstances
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
China For The Mansion

A set of Haviland china. ordered by
Governor Warfield for the Executive
Manson, and furnished by ]. w.
Puts q Co., of Baltimore. is on eX-
hibition in a window of the store,
Lexington street and Park avenue,
that city. The set consists of go pieces
dinner and supper plates and cups
and saueers. Around each piece near
the margin is band of gold and the
coat of arms of Maryland. The dis
play includes number of pieces OF
cut galss, duplicates of which are used
by President Roosevelt in the White
Housa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
The Sleeping Beauty.

The Sleeping Beauty a panto-
mime, is now in active rehearsal by
the young people of the Naval Acad.
emy and Annapolis. More than one
hundred have been assigned parts, and
it is rumored that for spectacular
effect it will exceed anything ever
previously presented on the stage in
this city. The fancy dresses and the
fairy scenes will be especially beauti.
full. II is being prepared under the
management of Mr.. George A. Gard
ner, director Of the Paint and Powder
Club, of Baltimore. The music is
composed by Mr.. John Itzel. The
Panto mime will be performed on Fri
day, February l6.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
Day OF PRAYER For Schools.

Tue General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church in the United States
has appointed January % as day of
prayer for schools and colleges
throughout the country. Special
prayers will be offered for the spiritual
welfare of the Is, 600. 600 pupils in the
public and private educational institu-
tions of the country, particularly for
will also be offered for an incease in
the number Of candidates for the min
istIy. ISL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-18
Middies to Fence.

The midshipmen's fencing team has
arranged for an exhibition fencing
match to be held at the Naval Aca-
denny Saturday afternoon with team
from the New York Tumverein. The
match will mark the opening Of the
fencing season here. The captain Of
the midshipmen's team tnis year is
Grattan G. Ditchman, Georgia.