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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
COLLEGE ALUMNI TO DINE.
Annual Banquet OF Baltimore Branch ST.
Johns College.

The arrangements are practically
completed for the annual banquet OF
the Baltimore Branch of the Alumni
Association of St. Johns College..
which will be 1efrt ri me University
Club tomorrow evening. Covers will
be laid for about 20. Mr.. Walter /.
Dawkins win preside, and those who
will respond TO toasts will be Cover
nor Warfield, who is oN-onicio presi-
dent of the board of governors of the
College; President Remson, of Johns
Hopkins; President Fell, of St. Johns
Or. Randolph Winslow, of the Uni
versity of Maryland Medical school
Mr.. Philemon II. Tuck and Rev. John
Timothy Stone, Of Baltimore.
Mr.. Blanchard Randall Is president
of the association, and Mr.. l.. B.
Keene Claggett is secretary treasurer.
The presidents are Judge Henry
ID. Harlan, DR.. Writ a. Duvall, Wal
ter /. Dawktns, DR.. James u. Igle-
hart. The executive committee CON
sists of -Messrs. James l.. Downos,
w. II. Wilhelm, w. Thomas Kemp,
Addison T.. Mullikin and Charles g.
Edward ).
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
A Ship Of Snow

Barney Mullan, we'll known in An
napolis,n now a watchamn in the State
War and Navy building in Washing
ton, has won some Tenown from the
recent snow storm through building
a complete model of a first-class bat
ucship in one Of the courts of the big
building in Washington. Altogether
il is good imitation of big bat
tleship Of the white squadron, and tho
genial Barney has received many con
gratulations on his work. Although
it is partially protected from tho sun,
it will hardly survive good thaw.
ii has been christened tSkeered-o
Nothing, and is supposed 30 repre-
sent the mammoth battleship author
izcd by Congress to rival the British
pride, Dreadnaught. Mullan was
well known here when an enlisted
man in the navy and assigned to the
Naval Academy. After his discharges
from the service he opened n restau-
rant, which he conducted successful y
for several years before disposing OF
il and moving to Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
A STREET ALONG THE DOCK.
Council Settles The City Wharfage Tangle
IN Special Session.

At the special meeting Of the City
Council, HELD yesterday afternoon. a
complete settlement of the leased
property of the city of Annapolis on
the northeast side of the City Dock
was reached. a uniform rental of
s.. 80 per front foot year was agreed
upon and the boundaries of The dii-
ferent lots were fixed.
IL was agre i upon that the city
Toulouse, now situated on the prop
erty. should be moved TO a lot in the
rear of the Assembly Rooms IL il
could be procured. MIR. \. 4. sites
viii remain in his present situation
aud Mr.. William DUval viii be allow
ed 10 extend his northern line 10 reach
the street, il now being blocked by
the Toulouse. Air. Martin Y. b. Col
Inns viii move his oysterheuse from
its present location TO lot between
that of Mr.. nuNal and Mr.. j.. w.
Trautwein. a lease under the new
terms will be made with Mr.. Traut-
vein If he wishes it.
The Council decided 10 run street
or roadway back Of the property
leased by Messrs. sites, Duval and
Collins for width of twenty-four
feet. This will lead from the portion
Of the property not leased by the
city. but used for landing and storage
purposes and viii furnish free en-
trance and exit into Craig street. As
soon as the oysterhouse OF Mr.. Collins
is moved the sidewalk on Craig street
will be extended To the dock.
1t is belived that the matter is now
satisfactorily ended after contention
going on for many years. The prop
erty will be plated, new leases exc
cuted to begin at the uniform time Of
March 26, and such precautions taken
that the matter is not likely 10 be-
come confused again.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Surveyors For Philippines.

Washington, j. G.. Feb. %. Exam
nations arNbsing held today of cam
didates TO fill Mt least thirty vacancies
in the position of surveyor at 81, 400
each per year in the Philippine service,
and similar vacancies as they may
occur in the service. Field expenses
are allowed surveyors on duty when
absent from their permanent station.
lit is not necessary for the applicants
to appear at any particular place for
examination, as their eligibility will
be determined upon the evidence fur
nished upon the application form con-
cerning their education, training and
experience. Applicants qualified as
follows Will be acceptable. Senior
year students in civil engineering who
are attending recognized technical
schools or colleges, and whose records
are satisfactory and persons who have
had not less than three years good ex-
perience in surveying.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Elected omcers

At last nights meeting of the East
port Oystermen' Union plans were
completed for tho meeting Of those in
terested in oyster culture, which will
be held in the City Assembly Rooms
on Gloucester street tonight. This
meeting will be opened by Mr.. James
II. Murdock. temporary president of
the organization. At the meeting last
night the following officers were elect
ed: Lewis Dove, Albert Bembe, Jesse
Clark, trustees; Charles Williams
master-at-arms, and Philip Barrett,
financial secretary. Tonight's meeting
viii be called to order at s o'clock,
and all persons in this city interested
in the oyster question have been pub
iloly invited TO attend.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
THE MIODIES At PRACTICE.
Dave FuItl Has SiAty-Three Candidates In
Cage In Armory.

Sixty-three candidates for the mid
shipments baseball team for the COM
ing season have begun active indoor
practice in the armory building. At
the southeastern end large net has
>been strung, and under it the men are
battling while the candidates for pitch
er and catcher are working out.
Dave Fultz, the new coach, has taken
charge. Benjamin II. Lombard, of
Hillhouse, Miss, recently elected cap
tain, is on sick leave. On the squad
are several promising men. For the
box the middies have Van Auken and
Lamphier, both of whom pitched in
some of the games last year, and Guilt
yer, n first class man, who will make
his first appearance in baseball togs.
Hambsch, sub-catcher of last sea-
son. is available. Meade and Harris,
both fourth class men, are candi-
dates for the infield. Green and Hiek-
ey will make a close fight TO hold
down the first sack, with Green the
more likely selection. For the outlield
Purnell and Clark are showing prom
ise. The schedule Will contain about
twenty-One games.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
THE BlIRDFOLD DRIVE
SYengai FiLds Mr. Gales Handkerchief Hid
den BY a Committee.

The Great Svengali," who is do
ing his hypnotic stunts at the Colonial
Theatre this week, "made good this
noon. and much TO the e,astonishment
of a large crowd located and returned
60 its owner a handkerchief belonging
TO Mr.. Hamilton Gale. hich had been
hidden by committee Of citizens.
A crowd numbering several hundred
persons gathered in the neighborhood
of Main and Conduit streets about
noon to witness the start of the drive.
The committees, who did the first part
of the hide -and go seek game was
composed OF Or. =. y. Murphy, nr.
Walton Hopkins, Mr.. Joseph W.
Trautwein, Mr.. Hamilton Gale, Mr..
g.. ". Munford and Mr.. samuel Rosen-
berg.
These gentlemen entered large
carriage and after biindfolding Sven
gall by tying black hndkerchief
over his face and pulling down over
this a heavy wollen knit cap, left
him at Feldmeyer's drug store. After
driving on the gentlemen held con
sultation and determined 10 hide a
handkerchief belonging TO Mr.. Gale.
BY a circuitous route they drove
TO the little lunch room conducted by
u NNANitN ibAN HNil1u AlAlAAo III AAN
fish market. Here the handkerchief
was hidden in refrigerator and tho
committee drove back 10 the point
where the hypnotist had been left.
Svongali, still hlindfolded, mount
ed the box and taking the reins, drove
OIL down Main street at SO furious
pace as to keep some of the committee
guessing wnat minute would be the
next. )" Except for some slight devia-
ton the scientific driver, who Kept
calling on his fellow passengers to
concentrate their minds on The loca-
tion of the hidden article drove over
the same route and straight 10 the iish
market. Here, after holding hands
with some of the committee only tho
married ones, howevor--he entered The
eating house.
After little further "montal con-
verse he went 10 the ice chest and
found the handkerchief. Ilo then tooN
the reins and followed over the same
return course, still blindfolded, and
turning his double team about in the
crowded street, made the stop at the
starting point. An announcement OF
the success of the experiment by "A
member of the committe was greeted
by applause by the large crowd as
sembltd in the street. II was good
stunt well done, and without any
possibility OF fake attached 10 It.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Winter Still Lingers

February has made record for the
winter, and it does seem TO linger in
The lap Of spring. on Sunday we had
a regular SNOW storm, which lasted
some eight or ten hours, and snow
fell on the hard frozen ground to the
depth Of four or FIVE inches. Last
night the weather man predicted
more snow and it came on time,
mingled with hail and slect. This
morning the sundried payements
were again covered with dash of
the beautiful and walking was very
treadurous for the old and decrepid.
1t does seem there is no end to this
winter, or at least the latter part of
il. As only one more day remains
OF the winter months, we are looking
forward 10 better days as March APP
proaches, and hope we will soon rea-
lie some spring-like weather at least.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
THERE is PLENTY OF ICE.
Winds Bring Floating FIOes Across Bay TO
Mouth of This IiarbOr.

Annapolis harbor was we'll filled
last night and this morning with yes
sells of all sorts which found that the
ice in the vicinity of Sandy Point
was SO thick as to make the attempt
TO reach Baltimore dangerous 10 ves-
sells which were not protected with
metal sheathing. They report that
the ice extends nearly across the Bay,
and that it is also thick in the mouth
Of the Chester River.
The fishing steamer George II. Brad
ley, Capt. o. Humphrey, from Tapa-
hammock, Va, put III the harbor and
will proceed to Baltimore this after
noon if conditions permit. The Brad
lev reported that she towed the schoon-
er Mark Stevens from Dymers creek to
Crisfield yesterday. This Was the
vessel which was picked up by the
steamer Trivoli on Saturday while
dismasted and floating helplessly in
the open bay and towed into sheltered
waters.
The steam barge Jennie Simmons,
Cap. william Semons, of Williamson.
y. c.. is also here after having pro-
ceeded nearly to Sandy Point. She is
loaded with lumber. Other vessels
that are in the barbor for shelter are
the tug Bohemia, of Philadelphia,
with barge in tow the tug Volun-
teer, Of Baltimore, towing a three
masted barkentine, and the tug Dixie,
also of Baltimore.
The Anna b. Smith, Of the state
fisheries force, was compelled to lie
in the harbor during yesterday and
last night on account of the ice in
Chester River. where her beat is sit
uated. The iceboat Latrobe was in
the harbor yesterday and returned
here this morning after an ice-break-
ing trip TO Eastern Bay and It.
Michaels.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Wants Right-Of-way.

At the special meeting Of the City
Council yesterday afternoon it was
ordered that the City Clerk should
make an offer TO the heirs of the late
James I. Murray of 5000 for the
property necessary TO extend Shaw
street TO the new Charles street bulk
head. A settlement Of this matter is
urgently necessary, as the new sewer
covering much OF the western section
of the city and Murray Hill cannot
be given an outlet until the right of
way is acquired down the present
extension of Shaw street. The offer
opens the way for condemnation pro
ceedings nnless thsre is prompt
agreement between the city and those
interested in the property.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Going to Jamestown.

Tine date of the encampment of the
battalion OF st. Johns cadets ut the
jamestown Exposition, has been
settled by the College authorities.
zine battalion viii be AT the ENposi-
ttau for ten days, from June 10
Jane l3. The trip, for which arrange
meuts are now being completed, viii
ta,e the place OF the regular spring
anglmpment at Tolehester Beach. The
return to Annapolis VIII be made a
few days prior TO the graduation eN-
Dryises ut the College.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
M mortal To Mrs Craigie

New York. Feb. q. AT meeting
of the friends and admirers of the
late Mrs. Craigie, the novelist, in the
Waldorf Astoria last night, it was an
nounced that the memorial would
take the following forms. A portrait
plaque in marble or bronze to he
placed in the University College,
London, where Mrs. Craigie studied /;
a replica of the plaque TO be placed
in this country, whore she was born I;
a scholarship for the study of modern
English literature to be given annual
ly in England and a similar one 10 be
given in the same way in the United
States.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
A STONE CUTTERS BLOCK.
s,ngali's Suclect Used Thus While In The
CataIYptie State.

NdtdlfpNS Stdte.
fairly large crowd turned out
last night for the second performance
81 the hypnotic work OF Svengali, who
holds the boards at the Colonial
Theatre this week. The feature of
ae evening was the awakening OF
.he professors sleeping subject, who
hal been slumbering for the benefit
of admiring and wondering crowds in
Bencschs 5 window since the night be-
fore when ne was sentto the land of
nod.
The sleeper was returned to the thea
tro before the performances. lie was
examined by Drs. George Wells, $. s..
Hepburn and Walton Hopkins, who
expressed the opinion that the man
was i'm a hypnotic sleep. Before being
awakened which. by the way, took
nearly half an hour and the aplica-
ljon OF cold water and other nerve
shocks, the subject was placed in a
Oatalvptie condition. With his mus
,les thus rigid, the man was laid
across tive sstles aud a large stone
placed upaI his abdomen.
John Fisher. the husky ex-dog catch
- of annapolis, was then given big
sielga hammer and volunteered to
break the stone. lie succeeded in this
point withoul apparently hurting the
youth. bat the job took several blows
from the hammer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Shy Of Timed Meats.
SPECIAL cor.espandenscl

Washington, d. c., Eel 2s.--The
monthly report OF the British refra
of Trade shows that only 1ts, 2i2
pounds of preserved meat were i'm
ported into Great Britain last month
This is striking decline in compari-
son with the imports into that coun-
try in the month of January, 1905,
which amounted to 705, 562 pounds.
For the same month in 1906 the im-
ports were 1851, $50 pounds. This de-
crease in the popularity of timed
food in Great Britain means a MONTH
ly loss of something like 500. 900 TO
American and foreign packers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Laying OFF "rhe Hill.

The work of laying off the state
House grounds under the new scheme
of permanent improvement prepared
by Messrs. Langdon and Gittings,-.of
Baltimore and Philadelphia, has be-
gun. The work, which will be done
under the direction of this firm of
landscape gardners, embraces an ex-
tensive scheme of grading and gener-
al improvement. That portion of the
circle from the head of Mary land
avenue around past the Court Of Ap-
peals Building viii be improved first.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Fashionable Marriage.
Ispeelal CoFrespondeneel

New York, Feb. q. The marriag
of Arthur Dclano Weeks, Jr., and Miss
Dorothy Lee IIigginson took place in
the chantry OF Grace Church today.
Only relatives and a few friends at
tended the ceremony, which was fol-
lowed by an informal reception al
the home of the brides parents.
Both are well known in society, the
bride being .an heiress and daughter
Of the wellknown banker, James j..
Higginson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Another New Play.

Columbus, o., Feb. 27.--A number
Of visitors from out OF town are in
Columbus to witness the premier of
Avery Hopwood S new play "The
Powers That Be at the Shubert Thea
ire tonight. After a short tour on the
road the play will begin New York
engagement.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Michigan Democrats.
lsneelal Cofrepondenee.l

Flint, Mich, Fen. democratic
leaders of Michigan are rounding up
in this city in anticipation of tomor-
row $ state convention. The conyen-
tion Will name candidates for justice
OF the Supreme Court and regents OF
the State University. There are no
active candidates for places on the
ticket, though the names Of several
leaders are being discussed by the del
egates already in the city. The Gen
esee County Jefferson Club has ar
ranged for a banquet at the Dryden
hotel tonight in honor visiting Dem
ocrats.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
Operated On In Baltimore

Miss Fisher, Of the nursing stan Of
tine Emergency Hospital. was today
operated upon at the Maryland Univer-
isty Hospital, Baltimore, for the re-
moval Of foreign growth on her fore
head. The operation was sformed
this afternoon
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
NOTICE.
Attention Oystermen.

There viii oe a meeting of the
Oystermeu Of Anne Arundel County
held at the City Assembly Rooms on
Wednesday,. February 18th, at s
o'clock D. III. All citizens interested
ia the oyster question are invited 10
te present,
By order Of the Esstport Oyster
mems Union.
JAMES II. MURDOCH,
Temporary President.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
GENERAL TAEGRAH NEWS.
SOME CURRENT EVENTS FROM
FAR AND NEAR.
Two Battleships Ready For Ordnance
A Fashionable New York Mar.
rage Ceremony.
spe.iai To Evening Capital From Balletli
Press Association.
Two BattIeships Ready.

Norfolk. Va. Feb. 25--The i6.C00-
tons batfleship Minnesota, and The
sister ship Vermont. is completed ex-
cepting the matter of ordnance equip
ment, and will be handed over TO the
government officials this afternoon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
lOVGFELLOH CENTENARY.
p.s,.n Mass. And Augusta. Me-, Observe
II IN Fitting Manner.

t.,ou. Mass, Feb. 27.--This city
i.icinitv. in which Henry Wads-
.-.b ronglellow spent most OF his
.~r and useful life, today fttingly
remorated the l00th anniversary
tse great poet. The celebration
-. ~ unusual magnitude, as all the
..ltfie schools, many churches soeie-
aud institutions united ID obsery-
.g T9ngfellow's natal day.
fn cambridge, where the poet lived
~ many wears. interesting exercises
,e-. teId under the auspices Of the
..rhridg8 Historical Society. The
.abilc exercises were held in Sanders
rH.4tre The programme included
.a original poem by Thomas Bailey
t.lrch and addresses by President
Hro.. Of Havard. Prof. Charles Eliot
>aron and Colonel Thomas Went
ve-h iligginson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27

augusta. Me-, Feb. 2i.--In accord
.a.e with n resolution passed by the
Maine legislature. the leading cities
- t4e state united today in celebrating
.Hs l0OuI anniversary of the birth Of
ffsnrv W. Longfellow, who was born
ta Portland on February "a, 1907
rum every public school building
ana many private residences flags were
l.sulaved in Longfellow honor. In
colleges aud high schools addresses
eera made on the life Of Longfellow
ana I'm the lower grades gentieness,
patriotism and love of nature, as tpyi-
#eI bv the 'Children's Poet" and his
writings, were the lessons drawn by
principals and teachers.
In every school throughout the state
HIs poems were recited and stories
were told Of the poets boyhood and
hool days. his life at Bowdoin, his
eoIil no Cambridge and his tours and
-UIies abroad. Elaborate as they
wore. however, today's exercises were
only preliminary TO the celebration TO
la held in the Augusta city hall
tonight, when addresses viii be deliv.
cred bv eminent writers, educators
aud public men fiom Maine and other
states.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-02-27
A Profitable Use.

If you have any money lying
idle, why not put it to some
profitable use
You are invited % bring il to
this Bank where iewill bear 81
per cent interest (subject to the
usual conditions as to length Of
time on deposit, etc.
We also have every facility for
satisfactorily handling your cur
rent accounts and for transact
ing gour banking business IN
general.
WE INVITE YOUR PATRONAGE.
1T tn E.
Annapolis Banking
and Trust CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-17
ing in Washington, whatever may be done
IN that line In London or Paris
Germany's Grievance.

The German government has been COM
planning for a long time because our
Treasury Department has sent detectives
to work secretly among its manufacturing
cities to ascertain the cost of producing
merchandise exported to the United States
and other information for the use of our
customs officials. and in a treaty recently
concluded between the German ambassa-
dor and Secretary Root we have agreed to
abandon that practice and abolish our
secret service in Europe. Hereafter all
agents and detectives of the United States
win carry credentials and be duly accred-
tied to the governments of the countries to
which they are sent. like our diplomatic
and consular representatives
Referring again to Mr.. Alladin. he need
not fear any interference on the part of
the Russian government with his Operations
In the United States. The authorities of
81. petersburg would be very glad to have
him remain here permanently and would be
greatly relieved to learn that he had de-
cided to do so. They consider him IAN un-
desirable citizen" If he should attempt to
return to Russia he would be Swallowed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-17
Deaths of Soldiers.

Gen. Wood, commanding the Philippines.
has informed the War Department of the
death Of the following named soldiers since
the last previous report: Malafal fever.
John w. Murphy. Company A. 9th Infantry,
April %; drowned, body recovered, James
F. Hagan. private, Hospital Corps, May 2;I
by fall repairing telegraph line, Raymond
r. Tenant, Company E, 10th InfantrYi
May f. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-17
PIE CUTTER.
One Stroke Of Lever Divides Pie Into
Six Equal Pieces.

A California man thinks that the COM
mon method of dissecting pies by the aid
of the ordinary knife is too slow and also
too inaccurate for these days of hustle
and hustle. He came to the conclusion that
a specially designed pie cutter was neces-
sary for the purpose, and consequently
concluded to devise one, the result of his
work being shown in the illustration. This
pie cutter comprises base adapted to sup
port pie of the common size and shape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-17
Gen. Young's New Duties.

Lieut.. Gen. S. B. M. Young, U. g. A., rec
tired, formerly chief Of staff, has been de-,
tailed to duty as superintendent of the Yell
lowstone National Park, as the relief OF
Major John Pitcher. 9Th Cavalry. who has
been ordered to this city. The detail was
made at the request of the Secretary of tho,
Interior. who has jurisdiction over the Yei-l
lowstone Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-17

Hinged to the back Of the box is the cutter
proper, consisting of lever and the knife
blades. The latter are suspended from the
lever directly over the place designated for
the pie. and are arranged to divide the pie
into six or more pieces at one operation
of the lever. Families containing many
children would find this novel pie cutter
invaluable. AS the pie would be divided
into pieces OF exactly equal size, there
would be no possibility of showing par
TALLY, and petty quarrels over who was to
get the biggest piece would be eliminated.