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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17
DEATH OF ADMIRAL WALKER
Sketch Of His Career as Naval
Officer

Rear Admiral John a.. Walker. e.
: ". (retiredI. died suddenly a1
Cape Meddick, Ne yesterday uloru-
ing aged = years.
Rear Admiral Walker was born in
Hiiisb0r0ugh, y. H.. March -. ic.-f-
re graduated from the Naval Aead-
envy IN 1856 was pr0uTuted to nlaster
January =. 1858. and was agaiu pro-
sr1Oted To lieutenant January 2. l,i,.
lie was in the bf0ckading service an
Mississippi Squadron during ihs civil
war. and became lieutenant com
mander July -. 1852. AMI % conn
maBder July -. l.6S. fn June q.
1917. be was appointed captain com
mOdOre February. lSs9. rear atluffrzi
January. 1891. and WAS retired upou
reaching the age limit in les9-
During the civil war be participated
IN the capture 81 New Orleans. -
operation against VieksruFg summer
81 1862. lie commanded the iropclasi
Baron dc kaib IN she Mississippi
squadron in several engage raenls. and
was commander % the naval battery
of the Fifteenth Army Corps 10 tAe
seige Of Viekbsurg-
lie later commanded q gun1oaE ia
the North Atlantic squadron a1 the
capture Of WtiM1rgt1u. y - la
1866 he was Especially promoted for
war service. From 1873 CO i-se he
served as secretary - the lightheuss
board Of navigation. Navy lenart-
ment, from 1881 ID les3- iie was
commander ~ the squadron of eeolu-
ton from 1859 - ie95. during which
time be commanded the European sta
tiOns, South Atlantic station All the
North Atlantic station
In 1894 ne was ordered To- command
the Pzcific station. charged wrfh asaln-
tenanee " peace and good ersler In tae
Hawaiian Islands He va later
chairman 81 the lighthouse board from
1875 10 1877, and vas chairman ef cum
mission for location ~ deep y ateF
barD0r ON the cuast "a southern Gaiifsr-
MIA. From 1895 70 1879 be Vas prest-
dent Of the Nicaragua canal eonnlls-
sion. and from 1889 tD 1901 presl-
dent 0f the isthmi1n canal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17
MURRAY HILL FOOTBALL
Team Organized for SeasOn-The
Personnel

TH MURRAY tllli football team.
has had sueh nnr fecurd since
ufrHui eaiium. bias rgoraamized for
... coming season VITA R. Graham
captain and Anireas Holly as
.H.r haek.
.Ha nr tUu changes have been made
meuu amd with tbs additional
a.t tle teain is considerably Is
a..ar Thc Murray Hillcrs will
l. anv eleven in the State 90 about
age. which is from li 90 Is
tle Ibe only new man ou the
m tlaude i.ussrcii who will
ar iaft taeklc. floward claude viii
t1 rirht end and Roland carter.
#se clever 5000 end of iast year, wifi
Hr Hrst suhstitalc-
Ehe tma ap VIII ho. Lets end.
1Iuaaff Nnnmnaans leit tackle, laudo
RnsseIl, ieit guard g.. tesiic uins
center. Arail Hauhle right guard
william Woodward right tackle. Rob-
.rt Melch right end. Howard tlaude .
aHarlernaek. An4rgas Holly lelt half
n1ek Oscar Dawes right haifbaek,
I Graham Muss,r fullback, Philip
CLAYTON. Tho substitutes are Roland
Caster. lawrcuee Ihompson.and Ham
fand NiiiotL Hiitie Raymond stone
mascot.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17

Master Gebhzrdt Celebrates HIS
Birthday

The little friends ~ Master eseorzs
). Gebharlf helped him - eeaenrAss
his ninth birthday yesterday atter-
noon At the young hosts houe t.
Green street.
II a way IL was something % a
surprise 10 Master tseb1aFll. As hts
parents did not let bim know about
il until The last minute TIE e1ti-
dreu began TO arrive early ~ Ine
evening AMI were furnished abundant
fun and amusement with music slug-
ing, games. etc. ali - whigb they
entered into With zsst ard enjoyed an Z
til they we're invited % part1ke 81
something more substantial
4 beautifully spread table pres lelsl
with an abundance - cake ard aee
cream and everything nice sreetssi
their eyes in the dining groom a1t az
partook of the feast Master tsebn4rtAL
received many handsome birthday
presents IN honor of his ninth ami
versary-
Those present were Misses Carolina
Heinrz. Louisa Heintz. ioiet Martin
Edith Wolfangie, Mildred Davies
Mildred Hopkins. Elizabeth HopkiDs,
Louisa Evans. Masters Roy la1As
Harry CfandalI. Rocert Jones joan
6;eoghan. George Woelfsis -Lawrsnee
Davies. Fales Brooks. Mrs. Dae les.
Miss Eva NcCready. Mrs. Hsintx- Mlss
Arenthia McCreadv. Nrs- Wssroroek-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17
Siek charters at Naval Academy

The old sick quarters at the Naval
Academy have been abandoned and
new quarters of adequate accommo-
dations have been established in
Bancroft Hall, where space has been
allotted for the examination, treat
ment. etc., OF casual cases among the
midshipmen, officers and their fami-
lies and employees. The old quarters
were not sufficient in space for the
accommodation Of such cases, and
as the building was TO be torn down
to accommodate extensive improve
ments Of the Naval Academy, adyan-
tage was taken Of the situation TO
provide better accosnmodatioGs,w hicb
have now been obtained in Bancroft
Hair The sick quarters will contain
forty beds and are distinct from the
regular naval hospital, which will be
used for the treatment Of more severe
eases.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17
OIO SHOW WITH NEW FEATURES
Crowds Turned Away From "Uncle
Toms Cabin

Gould Harriet Beecher Stowe sec her
famous book s'Jnclc Toms Cabin,
which helped largely to cause the
Cixil War. dramatized as it was pro-
duced by tha StetsoBs 1t the Colonial
Theatre last night, she would never
recognize the offspring ~ her fertile
Imagination.
Harriet did not see the show. how
ever. but hundreds and hundreds of
Annapolitans. bite and black. did.
The Colonial Theatre wa~ packed 10
sufIocation. Al least two hundred
were turned away from the pit. =
The c0lored brother aud sister offered
fabulous prices for tickets on the
ground floor, but The manager stood
his ground and refused 10 sell tickets
az $ per or higher Cd the dark skin
brother who wanted 20 sit in the par
quettc. orchestra or orchestra circle,
or anywhere but upstairs.
since Uncle Tom ) cabin was first
played befO de wAh' there have been
many changes. and the Uncle Tom >
Cain ~ today is vastly different from
its brother Of forty-hve years ago.
Plays must keen apace with the times
and speeialtiess cake walks, trans
formations, etc.. ctc.. are thrown
ia al iibilum. al nauseum to- make
the play accommodate twentieth cen
turv tastes.
The cakc walk last night was a
great feature 81 the show. Indeed, It
was alone worth the price Of admis-
sion. New York and Annapolis
won thc cake. that again reminds Ms
thai annapolis IS getting mOro like New
York every day. One of the best char
aeters in the play was Uncle Tom,
impersonatcd by Ed. Epsey. a clever
eol0red actor. vino deserves mach
credit for his conception Of the lines
of the overdrawn character that only
existed in the brain ol Mrs. stowe,
the author. carrie Lewis, as Aunt
Opaeiia.'' made the most 81 her part,
and Mary f.awlcss as T0psy, who
''nevah wuz born is also worthy Of
mention.
Little Marguerite Law less, who
PLAYED the part 81 Little Eva.he up
her role commercially. and the show
was up "a the standard. but is play
that should have been banisied from
the Southern stage forty years ago
aud r,legafcd 10 oblivion as I only
serves t0 widen the chasm between
the North ard the south, and 10 pre-
sent in false cOl0rs the conditions Of
the south before tine war.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17
wll TRY TO EARN HIS SALARY
sry Metcalf Resolves 70 Work
From s A. n % s P. NJ.

~ the Navy Aletealf IS
r.as al the rate ~ an hour
.a.l q lnV lo make up some ol
raeks timo which - lost on
lan. lIe has resolved a. be
ea at n aloek in the morn
nalr leiafe che clerks arri Tes
nmaiu Huli after D clock
..uing. 5 haif hour after they
.ut Important matter which
farv Wl8t dispose 80 IS the
~ fle award uf tae contracts
Hnrehase of submarine torpedo
anfel has been pending for
rauths- Representative Of
rle Baat company the sue-
smnrtit0rs iu lhe contest. be-
secretary MetCalf yesterday
nEauenee on the subjects of
ntlaate-
ae.l gentlemen said the
ti0 see SOU at O'Clock
morning
nha. sesuel one 81 lhe sub
eu.
replied SIR. Alctcaif. snil-
Iha business nf tht- depart
us moss at s o'clock.
HItnrIF lurcu repIoso outatIFes 81
company have cancelled all
eaeaamoufs Tor this evening.
engagements 90 refine az =
au8 purchased alarm clocks Ice
roe up in time O. keep their
unauI with fhc early rising
EST, el lhe Navy.
M fu fhe ~aVy Department are
how long Secretary Met
aff morning resolution will
ANA uhether or not he viii re-
t4a wurkine schedule ol the
Hm.ut and uhliee them "a re-
n naur sooner than they have
4..natomeA to.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17
Discharged FROM Hospital

Deputy sheriff James Grouse, who
was injured by being beaten by
negro roughs at Rock Creek camp
meeting something over two weeks
ago. was allowed 10 leave the hos
pital today for the first time. lie
took n short walk % tine Court
House. remained sOme time and re-
turned 10 the hospital. lie shows
little marks OF his terrible beating
and his recuperation has been remark
afffu
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17

A day unique IN its ocsery ance asa
uEequaled for solemulty ~ any aeiA-
day in the HebFaie year = Yen Mp
pur. the Jewish Day 0f Atnnefn@fa--
y hfeb commences this eVenlng-zs sun-
set and terminates tomorrOw evening
II Is a dav q fasting and prayer Tor
Hebrews the wcrLd over and re ser
vices IN fn@ synagogues i4ss al 1AF-
closing With the blowing ~ the
rams horn OF Shofar- The keres-
seth Israel congregation ~ this eAtT
will hold servfe IN Pythi4n Hall on
school street this morning 4nd A.
dav tomorrow ard business IN zen
erai will Be suspended - the Ise1l
Jewish inhabitants for ths dzT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17

There viii be a meeting of the Wo-
man S Christian Temperance Union to-
morrow iu the First NJ =. Church at
$50 D.. m. At this meeting there will
be- an election 0f officers for the ensu-
ing year and \ foil attendance is earn
cstly requested.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-17

Mauaecf W. 5. slaughter. ~ the
annapolis. Washington 81 Baitimors
raiIraa.i. .aHtrs speeiai one day cxcur-
5000 FaIas O. ~aHpiuGtnn. Aid., on ae-
...nf al gamp Meeting oi Macedonian
M O. Church. ga sundays, September
unA October IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

the gain of s1,s91 300 for the past six days bringing the present total of United States deposits to $7S,596.2O 200. The gain in cash and the decrease in deposits brought the banks sS, 36o.175 nearer the 20 per cent minimum required by law. The def iciency now stands at s31, ,751 900 and at the present rate of gain, two or three weeks only will be required to give the banks an actual surplus. The flow of money from the interior, usually in swing at this period, has not for obvious req sons, started in it's usual volume. but there are encouraging signs that 1t will not be altogether decreased and the best advices are that the interior banks are only waiting for word from New York to the effect that currency requirements can be met without further difficulty This fact established, return of money to this center will be rapid and will last until the spring season.
 There Is no use disgusting the fact that the continuing premium on cur rency in the open market at this center has been retarding influence and once this is abolished. as 1t may be within q week, the abnormal conditions prevail ing for over two months past will have ended so far as the banks are con- cerned. It is to be presumed that the clearing house certificates outstanding are being reduced regularly. but no official announcements to this effect may not be expected until the entire issue has been cancelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Do People Turn Away?
Nou Can Be Instantly Freed From The Humiliation of Knowing That Others Detect Bad Odors on Your Breath, Arising From Indigestion, Smok-
 Ina, Drinking and Eating.

Trial Package To Prove 1t Sent Free.
 Breath perfumes do not strike at the root of the evil They only conceal the odor for a time. But charcoal kills the gas that causes the odor, purifles the food lying in your stomach and intestines, facilitates the process of digestion, acts as a mild laxative, gives tone to the sys- tenn: in short, gives you a clean bill of health And all the charcoal necessary to obtain these results you can get in a box of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, price 25 cents
 The uses of charcoal are many. In art and electricity 1t is constantly used, but 1t Is especially valuable where abso- lute purity of product is required. As an absorbent and disinfectant it has no equal That is why you will inva- riably find it in every water-fllter.
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are made from pure willow charcoal, with a slight mixture of honey to render them pala- table. They will filter your blood for you. destroy every particle of poison and impurity. absorb all the gas in your stomach, give you a sweet. clean breath, anL relieve you from the awkward feel- ing you are bound to have when you detect by the expression of other people that they smell your bad breath. Many who are fond of onions avoid eating them because of the odor they leave. One of stuarts Charcoal Lozenges immediately kills this. however. The same applies to smoking. drinking or chewing.
 We are so convinced that you will find these Iozenges indispensable after once msing them. that we will send you sam- nIe package by mail. free, if you will send your name and address today to F. A. Stuart. 200 Stuart building. Marshall,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
BANK STATEMENT
 MORE FAVORABLE
ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION BY THE FINANcIER IS VERY HOPE FUL OF EARLY RESTORATION OF NORMAL CONDITIONS.

New York, December 21.-The Financier will say:
 Following the exceptionally favorable exhibit of December IA, the New York associated banks reported for the week, ending December 21, an even more en- couragng statement. The gain in cash was $6,507,2O0 and for the first time in many weeks legal tenders show an ap- preciable increase of g, 2,169,400, the cash gain since the crisis of October having been up to this time wholly in the form of specie The inference is that normal conditions between banks are being rapid ly restored. The liquidation in loans continue, the weeks reduction of $9,091, 100 making a decrease in that item of $3,- 600,oOo since November 90, last.
 The liquidation is significant as in dicating the ability of borrowers to meet their obligations. Deposits have been falling off owing to the loan shrinkage and the loss of s7,371, 300 for the week is thus easily accounted for. It is to be re- called that the deposits of the government fin New York banks are still increasing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
NEAL BANK HAS A
 RUN ON ITS CASH
ALTHOUGH EVERY CLAIM PRE- SENTED IS FILLED, THE CON- CERN ASKS CLEARING HOUSE TO EXAMINE BOOKS.

Atlanta, December 21.--(Special.) )--- Owing to rumors whi ich have been in circulation for a few days as to the standing of the Neal bank and to an unexpected run which was made upon the bank Saturday morning as re- suit of the rumors, the officers of the bank, after the closing hour requested the Atlanta Clearing House associa- tion to take charge of it's books for thorough and complete examination. This the association consented to do and the investigation is now being made. The result of it will be made known to the public at the earliest possible moment.
 In this connection 1t may be stated that the bank did not close it's doors. but kept open until the usual Satur- day hour of 12 o'clock and even 10 minutes thereafter, paying every check which was presented across the coun- ters.
 The rumors which caused the run. had. however. so depleted the supply of cash that the officers of the bank thought it best to ask the advice of the Clearing House association, of which 1t is a member. It is stated by the bank and generally believed that no depositor will lose cent as the resources of the bank are believed by all to be in fine condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
TO TAX DEPOSITS.
Bill Provides for Security To Deposit
 ors of Banks.

Washington. December 21.-A bill pro- viding security to depositors of banks and for the prevention of the hoardng of currency was introduced today by Senator Owen of Oklahoma. It fixes a tax upon all deposits and from the fund thus created provides for the payment in full of all depositors when bank is de- clared insolvent. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to maintain a fund of $100. 100000 in treasury notes which may be loaned upon bonds to 90 per cent of their value.
 The bill provides that advances from 1t shall be charged for at the rate of per cent for the first four months and there after at the rate of per cent.
 Senator Johnston of Alabama intro duced a bill putting on the free list arr ticles whose price becomes 25 per cent higher in this country than their price in foreign countries, while the wages in connection with the manufacture of such articles are 25 per cent lower than Euro pean wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
CANNON CRACKER
 CAUSES LAW SUIT Dealer At Huntsville Is Sued for
 S5O00 Damage THE PURCHASER IS INJURED William Bingham, Father of Injured Purchaser of Explosive, Claims
 That Merchant Is Liable
 for Damage.
THE PURCHASER IS INJURED

Huntsville. December 21.-(Special.)-A case of unusual interest, especially at this season. was filed in the law and equity court today. Herman Bingham, by his next friend, William Bingham has brought suit against William German and Tribble Walker, doing business un- der the firm name of German & Wal ker, claiming $50Oo damages, because they sold the plaintiff, who is a boy 12 years old, a cannon cracker which, when ex- ploded by him, blew off a thumb and three fingers.
 The bill claims that the plaintiff is of such tender age that he is unac- quainted with the dangers of explosives. It is understood that when fireworks are sold to children and damage re- suits, the seller is liable in action at law The outcome of this suit will be watched with interest. for If the claims therein are supported in court, it will make it a hard matter for small boys to procure fireworks in the future.
 One hundred dollars fine and six months at hard labor Is the punishment given Bob Roberts of Meridanville, who was tried In the law and equity court yes terday afternoon on a charge of fail ing to support his family in spite of the fact that he is an able-boded man.
 Mrs. Fred M. Bennett, wife of Coun- ty Commissioner Bennett, narrowly es- capped being burned to death at her home in this city last night. She was stoop- ing over in front of the fireplace when the celluloid combs in her hair caught fire. The blaze burned fiercely on the woman's head for a few seconds until her husband grabbed her and half dragged her to a water pail where the fire was extingushed.
 News comes from New York that a few capitalists of that city are forming a company to engage in sinking oil and gas wells in this section. Ample capi- tai is behind the movement, it is said, and a thorough test of the resources of this locality will be made. Options have already been secured and drilling is ex- pected to begin early in 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
MAD DOG ON THIRD AVENUE

Could not create more excitement or astonishment among the buying public than the unheard of lberality in prices on new and used pianos by the F. F. Forbes Piano company, 1e09 Third ave- nue. We have a large number of fine pianos that have been surrendered on which $50, $5 and $100, and even more, have been paid-you can get all this saving and more if you have the cash to buy piano. If not we will take small monthly payments of ss. q. B and 8 per month. We have several new pi- amos of the highest grades, such as Chickering, Kranich & Bach, Everett. Pease and others that are absolutely new, but very slightly shop worn. that we are offering at s300. 1850, s400, a clear saving of from sfo0 to s250. AL though our profits have been thrown to the winds, we have had the satisfac- ton during this sale of greatly in- creased sales Just think of it, we have some absolutely new pianos at s150 each. sucl<- as most dealers offer at s250 to s300 Come and join the throng of money savers at the F. E. Forbes Piano con- pany. the largest music house in the south. Opening evenings until Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
BIG CHANGE FOR
 EXPRESS COMPANY
SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY WILL HAVE TWO GRAND DiV1S- IONS, WITH BIRMINGHAM AS ONE OF THEM.

Atlanta, December 2i.-tSpecial.)-- Beginning January F the Southern Ex- press company will be divided into two grand divisions to be known as the eastern and western departments, with headquarters in Savannah and Birming- ham.
 The eastern department will be in charge of John G. Ifockaday, former superintendent of the Florida division with Headquarters in Savannah.
 The western departemnt will be in charge of Edgar M. Williams, formerly assistant to the president Charles C.. Wolfe succeeds Mr. Hockaday as su- perintendent Of the Florida division, and Mark J. O'Brien. formerly assistant general manager, has been named to succeed MT. Williams as assistant to the president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

riously i'll from a stroke of paralysis which involves the entire left side Mir. Hill owns ranch at Deposit. Tex, 13 miles south of Houston. and 1t has been his custom to spend the winter here.
 Mrs. Hill is with him and son has been teleSraphed to come. the intention being to remove him to his Pittsburg home as soon as his condition will permit As he is 6s years old. his condition is con sidered critical. He entered the railroad service in 1860 with the engineering de- pertinent of the Atlantic and Great Vest ern in New York state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Neuro snatches Purse.

Selma, December 21.-(Special.)-As Mrs. Ida Decamp and daughter. Mrs. Brown. were going to their home about o'clock this evening. negro jumped from an alIeyway on Lower Broad street, and pushing the elder lady down. grabbed her purse and ran of. The screams of the ladies brought assistance, but the thief had disappeared There was about S30 in the purse that was taken. Both ladies were greatly frightened but were un- harmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Train TumbIes Into River.

Charlotte, N. C., December 21.-A trestle four miles from Wadesboro, on the Seaboard Air Line, collapsed this morning under the weight of a freight train, precipitating the train into the Pee Dee river. Twenty-one cars went into the river and also two engines. There were no casualties. The accident will probably delay traffic until T11esday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
SENATE ApJOURNS. Passes Bill Affecting Establishment of
 Miners' Claims.

Washington. December 21.-The Senate today passed bill suspending during the year 1907 the requirement. that miners shall do at least $1OO worth of work an- nually during the period of which their claims are being perfected. After being in session 45 minutes the Senate adjourned until January 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Stones Electric Theatre.

A graphic reproduction of the life of Christ, from his birth to the resurrection, will be the attraction at Stones Electric theatre this week. It Is well worth the price of admission and should be we'll patronized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Capitol News Notes.

You are hereby notified that we will move to 1910 Sd Ave. All suits and overcoats are of fered at B 1-3 off. Come and see us.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Snap up values in 0vercoats and Suits. A good time to buy one 80 value for $20. We'll take your scrip.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN.
 1924 FirSt Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
RAILROAD MAN ILL.
He Is On His Ranch In Texas, Where
 He Spends Winters.

Houston. Tex, December 21--James B. Hill. general freight agent of inc fchh- syvania lines west of Pittsburg, is se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Postal Chances.

Washington. December 21.--Bennie F. Ray appointed regular. Jacob H. Ray sub stitute rural carrier. route l. at Ralph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

See Passion Play" next week at Stones Electric The atre.