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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-31
COUNTY NEWS ITEMS
Gathered From German I o W n
West Annapolis and EastpOrt

Miss Mary Heller, daughter OF Mr..
william Heller, OF this place, who has
taught In the Annapolis Public School
fora number of years, has lately filled
the chair OF German aud Mathematics in
the High School Department, has re-
signed as she will enter Cornell Uniyer.
slty In the fall. Her native town Is very
proud OF her accomplishments and Of
her ambition in seeking still further inn
provcmeni.
A porpolsc has been in Back Creek
for several days, Il having followed a
school OF fish through the piles Of the
old bridge and being afraid TO pass back
again, this being prcdicImcnt Ia which
this marine animal often hnds Itself.
The word animal 10 used adyiscdly. for
tho porpoisc, like a whale, is not fish
but an animal
Miss Alice Bccchncr gave sailing
party last Monday evening ia honor OF
her friends, Miss Perkins and Miss Lind
OF Baltimore. The conditions for such
entertainments are ideal at present and
most pleasant time was spent.
Mrs. Mary christensen, who suffered
from sunstrokc several weeks ago and
who was critically III for time, Is
now able 10 be out, much to tho pleasure
OF her friends.
The pulpit OF the Methodist Church
will be filled by the pastor, Rev. Robert
w. Nicholson, on Sunday. lie has been
visiting relatives In Norfold.
The !. o. OF Rechabitcs arc holding q
series Of cottage meetings TO last
through the winter.
Clarence, the young son OF the late
Frank Wood, is making a brave fight to
support his mother and three small
children. II bchooycs us all TO give
him material assistance as we'll as sym.
patty.
The young son OF John q. Wood
gashcd his hand severely while cutting
a watermelon Thursday.
Mr.. William Stapf, wife and son, Of
Baltimore, visited Eastport this week.
Miss May Vain, Of Baltimore, spend
this week with the Missis Branson and
Miss Margaret Hatch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray w. Dickson have re-
turned TO their home here after visit
Of three months at St. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
A VIGILANT CONSTABLE.
Hoo He Has Stopped Orerspeeding
an Connecticut Fallen.

Long Meadow. Mass. Sept. (SpeciaD This
dreamy, self-satisfied little town on the Con-
necticut has no automobile factories OF any kind
TO attract the attention OF motorists. but IT is
becoming well known to the automobile world as
the town that holds Hanrattie. Hanrattie is the
town constable who. with red flag and black
jack. has beaten all records for holding up
overspeeding automoblsts. Nothing daunts
him. for as he explains. he used to be brake
man and thinks nothing of little thing like
boarding car going thirty-four miles an hour.
From early morn until the incandescent lights
go out Hanrattie is at his post a tempting
stretch of road. and automobiles from Ala
bama. New London. Boston and most decfd-
eddy. from New York fall speedily into his net
People speeding trip the Green Noun
tains. tourists bound for the Boston beaches
substantial people destined for their summer
homes in the Berkshres. have all been obliged
to change their plans and appear in court to
face the accusation of the ever-smiling Han
rattle. His smile is part of him. and motorists
beginning to believe that it is hypnotic for
not one case has Hanrattie lost with the police
court judges.
Hanrattie detailed for automobile duty
by the selectmen of Long Meadow after two
valuable dogs belonging to one of the most
influential residents had been killed by scorch-
ing automobilists. They didn't know of his
brakeman career. did they realize that he
had never-disappearing and all-persuasive
smile. but ne looked like a man who could do
things" The first day he was duty he held
club of the adjoining city of Springfield posted
signs warning motorists of an automobile trap
For half day the Look out. auto trap ahead
signs warned from the highway, and then they
mysterously disappeared. The selectmen were
asked to apprehend the guilty party. and they
said they would do so-when ehey could find
out who he was. But they smiled SO signifi-
cantly and contentedly that the automobile club
became suspicious and reached the conclusion
that 1t would be no use to put up more signs
Then Colonel c. l.. Young attorney of the
Springfield Automobile Club. took a hand by
ridiculing and denouncing Hanrattie in court
but the constable merely smiled and the Judge
kept filming Hanrattie's methods are pc
culiar. First he holds up a red flag then as
the slows down he holds up a white flag
jumps on the hub of the machine and arrests
the chauffeur. On one occasion he brandshed
a revolver; he thought the prize was going
to escape. but he merely brandished il. If the
chauffeur does not stop at the red flag and
the constable can manage to jump aboard ne
arrests the party for stopping when or
dered TO, even II they have not been exceeding
the speed limit. The chauffeur who pays his
respects to Hanrattie the occasion of his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08

again the old man seemed to be living the old life
over again as he lay back among the pillows and
closed his eyes dreamily for minute When ne
reused himself IL to talk about Nassa Henry
again and how good he was to every one. espe-
cally himself. in whom he seemed to take special
interest.
thing he said. and then he told about the treat
ment he received from General Grant. which was
Ike that Of "Massa" Clay
In his service in the army he had many and
the old man call TO mind His most vivid recol-
lection OF his trip up the Missouri River with
the soldiers a blacksmith. They embarked from
St Louis the Lucy Burton. and made 50-mile
Union. From Kansas City the old man said the
Indians watched the boat from the shore. and II
was sometimes necessary TO land and drive them
back.
BY the time they reached ST. Louis their re-
turn the war was over. and the old man said he
went the Mississippi blacksmith fleet
OF three boats His services were constantly in de
mand. and he said hardly a trip passed but what
ing required by crew passengers. rs Peter
Boyd. Henry Clay's old blacksmith aboard -
to be a familiar hail Den de captain he
and say Get UP quick. Peter; dey want you
and run out to get de boat. Sometimes I had
TO jump from one boat to de other. but I always
got there"
After tho boats taken out Of commission
Uncle Peter found his way to Keokuk Iowa. where
he made his home and started in the hauling busi-
ness. He a familiar sight in the streets with
his tuInbledown wagon and his old white horse. In
the summer old Peter would be perched up the
drivers seat, bowling and lifting his old straw
he recognized his white friends and received their
greetings He usually dressed I'm a pair Of
gray trousers. with more or less ragged white
shirt On his head was old white hat. from
under the brin Of which peeped great quantity
OF wooly hair. He wore beard and In actions
and looks the typical old Southern darky
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08

one citizen TO vote this fan. The voter is John
Lesry q Democrat who lives on Eleventh ave-
nue. near Prospect avenue He is the only voter
who lives in the two blocks making the 29th
Election District Of the 18th Assembly District.
For his benefit the city will be compelled TO hire
q building print special ballots. special books
and special blanks. Four inspectors will have
TO be employed to take his vote on primary day,
and on the four registration days and on cleo
ton day four inspectors will have to await his
pleasure. while policeman stands without and
preserves the peace Leary was formerly one OF
forty two voters, but when the Congressional and
municipal court districts were laid out the sec
ticn in which he lives vas cut off from the rest
of the 9th Municipal Court District, and he
was placed in the 9Th Municipal Court District.
There being election in the municipal court
district this fall. the Board Of Elections formed
e new election district for him.
The cartoonist who illustrates the front page
of Bird S. Colers Bulletin each week is
mystery. When the Borough President started
the paper a young man, whose name Mr. Coler
says he is not sure of. dropped into the Borough
Hall with some specimens of his work and of
fered 10 provide the needed illustrations. II was
agreed that he should do the work. He does not
sign his name TO the cartoons and so far has
not asked for any pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08

will be at the Gramatan Bronxville. after Sep
TENDER 10.
The engagement has just been announced OF
Miss Grace Young. daughter of James {. Young
and Alexander Morse Earle. son Of Mrs. Alice
Morse Earle of No 242 Henry street Mr. Earle
is a brother of Mrs. Clarence Reginald Hyde and
Mrs D. Thomas Moore. His fancee is a sister
of Mrs Howard w, Maxwell. Mrs. James
Guthrie Shaw, Mrs. William H butcher, Mrs
George ). Adams and Mrs William H. Cochran
Another recently announced engagement Is
that of Miss Elizabeth Park and Charles Adams
son of Mrs. J. H. Adams OF No 1S3 Columbia
Heights Miss Park is the daughter of Mrs
Mary Park of Manhattan. They are now at
Twilight Park in the Catskills.
One Of the earliest October weddings will be
that of Miss Ethel de Forest, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert w. de Forest. of No. 4 Wash
ington Square North, Manhattan. and Allen (.
Whitman. The ceremony will take place at
noon on Tuesday October l. at the de Forest
country place, Wawapek, Cold Spring Harbor,
Long Island. The invitations have been limited
10 relatives. MI Whitman. who usually lives IN
Manhattan. is at present staying az the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08

sore The other day the city sold at auction
Brooklyns ''Flatiron' building II Is a two
story brick structure standing in the triangular
block bounded by Flatbush. Fourth and Atantlc
avenues. Immediately opposite the doors of the
Long Island Railroad station. Standing behind
the timber superstructure used by the subway
builders. il is the first bit of Brooklyn when
the visitor sees as he comes from the train. II
has been anything but pleasing sight since the
fire which destroyed its upper story No at
tempt has ever been made to make repairs on
it although the saloon on the ground floor has
ever since displayed the sign: Alterations
Going On: So Is Business" The city condemned
the building fer its use IN 1905. and the struct-
ure has now been sold as secondhand material
for $50 and must be RACED in twenty-five days
A subway station will be built on the site
BY the time the directors of the Academy Of
Music get their case before Justice Abbott in
the Supreme Court Thursday to have the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company prevented
from using Lafayette avenue for a surface car
line. IL is understood that the company viii have
advanced with the work far TO be able
20 run troeys through the street Tracks are
already laid from Flatbush avenue to Fulton
street and the laborers are replacing the pave
rnent and adding the finishing touches.
1t viii cost the city between $500 and s4OO for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08

Tourane, in Clinton street with his father, Isaac
Allen Whitman.
Tuesday, October %, is the date set for the
wedding of Miss Maude Adelaide Hutchinson.
daughter OF DIR. and Mrs. w. NJ Hutchinson.
Dyke Cruiser. son of NJ Van Dyke Cru
ser. OF No. 1915 Clinton street. The cere
mony will take place in the Second Presby
the home of the brides parents. Miss Hutch
inson's maid of honor is to be Miss Fanny D.
Boyd and Miss Maude Marckwald Miss Ruth
II. Miller. of Brooklyn Miss Elsa Rudolphy
Miss Marian Ferguson, Miss Alice Ferguson
of Manhattan and Miss Elizabeth Grover, of
Glens Falls. \. Y, are TO act as bridesmaids
Harry L. Badeau viii be the best man. and
J Tilden Cruiser. William s. Clark. of Brook
lyn; Richard w. Bernger Ebert S. Barlow
of Manhattan; Alfred E. Thurber. of Ruther
ford. n. J., and Spencer De Van, of New
Brunswick n. J.. will be the ushers
OF interest TO this borough was the wedding
at Lenox, Thursday of Miss Evelyn Sloane and
William Z. Grswold. The bride is the daughter
of Mrs. John Sloane and granddaughter of
the late DR. Abram Berry, the first Mayor of
Williamsburg.
Miss Viola NJ. Fisher, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George NJ Fisher of No 81 Haisey street
Biedler of Baltimore, at Walden the Fisher
Brook performed the ceremony which was wit
messed only by relatives of the two families
The bride, who was unattended. was gowned in
white embroidered chiffon and carried roses
On Saturday. October IL. the wedding in Pier
mont -on-the- Hudson of Miss Edith I,edyard
Main. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs William Main
and Norman A Boyd. of Alameda. Cal. will take
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
BROOKLYN SOCIAL CHAT
Headings, Engagements and Enter
tainments an the Borough.

The wedding of Miss Emma Lockhart Walker,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Walker, of New
Windsor. N Z, and H. Watts Bagley took place
Tuesday at the home of the brides parents. The
Rev. Mr.. OldenheiTn, of ST Thomass. Manhattan.
performed the ceremony at noon, which was fol-
lowed by a breakfast Miss Margaret 7. walker
was the maid of honor and William watts
Bagley was the best man. The brides gown
was of white satin. combined with chiffon ana
fiIet lace The bridegroom is the son of Mr. ana
Mrs George Watts Bagley who formerly hVed
on Livingston street. but now make their nome
in Central Valley. n. Y. Mr. and Mrs Bagley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH
Subsoay Begins al Last to Shoe
Signs of Life.

At last there has appeared an above ground
irtimation that the subway is getting ready Tor
business. In the last week laborers have been
busy on the Borough Hall entrances. and now
two honely. red rectangular. metal affairs. that
are neither lids with holes in them nor m
verted boxes lacking side. though they might
be mistaken for either. crouch on each SIDE OF
Joralemon street. between the rear OF the Had
and Murphy Park Some day they probably
will change their complexion. but nothing but
destruction ever make them satisfactory 10
the lovers of artistic municipal creations.
The subway IS responsible for preparations
now being made TO remove from a conspicuous
place building which has long been an eye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS.

Cricket is fairly well Known pastime but there
are still a few benighted individuals who do not
understand the intricacies of the game. and the
Ntggleton eleven discovered of these recently
while they playing Puddleton. They were a
man short and, as the wickets had been falling at
a fast and furious rate, they looked for a sub
sttute Hodge. the COW keeper, was approached.
s'C,arn!' he said. II can't play cricket But on
being assured that all he need do to hit the
ball as hard he could, he took his place at the
wicket He caught the first ball mighty whack,
and sent it spinning away toward the boundary.
Run Hodge run. fast you cant" ne
heard every one shout and, seeing the other bats
man. the local blacksmith coming toward him:
stop Till he was safe the further gate.
what did l do to 'im / wonder?" he muttered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
A SURE CURE.

II was during oral examination at a medical
college AS the examination proceeded the SIN
dent who being questioned got warmer and
warmer. and the sweat broke out over his fore
head What would you do throw a patient
into profase Precipitation ar length asked the
examiner. IF had tried the ordinary drugs
without ehectT Send him here be examined
Replied the student without moments hesitation.
II that didn't do II there's nothing that would -
keEnebec Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
FOOLED AGAIN.

One day during examination seen ~,
teacher observed one OF his pupils take oN .r
watch every minute or two The pedagogue g.
suspicious Finally he strobe slowly doNA
aisle and stopped in front of Wtlie's desA
LET me see your watch. he conmano7u
Yes sir was the meek reply $50 20
The teacher opened the front OF tlS 80 inzs
locked somewhat sheepiSh when ne resu e
weird. ''FCCled -, 10 =
thrown off the scent so easily. he opsne. 81 80
OF the case. Then he was satISned lnSio -
Fooled again. illustrated Bits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-08
THE NATURE OF THE CREATURE.

Your cook
oh she Is so careless that | don't believe she
could drop a remark without Sreaking her word
Smart Set.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
Blossom Day. to Be
Observed Saturday
Plans Made for the Annual
Outing in the Santa
Clara Valley
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SAN JOSE. March 16.-Preparations
are being made for the eighth annual
Blossom day festival in this valley.
Edwin Sydney Williams. or, as he IS
better known here, Everlasting sun
shine" Williams, the father of Blossom
day. has issued a call for all who de-
light in the view of hundreds OF square
miles of blossoms to visit Saratoga on
March 23 A programme will be pre-
sented
Blossom day has come to be a widely
known festival. There are several
hundred large prune orchards In the
western part of the valley, which all
come into blossom at the same time.
The view presented from the foothllls
cannot be equaled anywhere on the
coast.
The people of the little foothin town
of Saratoga realized this several years
ago and sent out an invitation OF the
people of the State to come on spring
day when the blossoms were at the
height of their beauty and enjoy the
unusual sight. The first Blossom day
was so successful that it has been re-
peated every year since. Special trains
are run for the occasion from the bay
cities and there are alyays hundreds OF
visitors to the vantage points from
which the sea Of bloom may be seen at
it's best.
The programme for this year has not
vet been completed, but series OF
events to occupy the entire day will be
arranged that will equal or surpass
the entertainment on any former BIOS
som day The usual special rates have
been arranRned,
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
PITTsBURG MERCHANTS
IMPOSE ON CUSTOMERS
Higher Prices Exacted for
Groceries Than in Any
Other City

PITTsBURG, March 1e.-The legisla
tive committee appointed to investigate
the causes OF high food prices in Pitts
burg at it's recent meeting In the Cham
Der of Commerce today was told that
retail grocers of Pittsburg get so per
cent more profit than ia any other city
In the world. Witnesses said that
Pittsburg grocers would rather sell ap-
plies for SO cents a peek and let half
their supply rot than to sell all at 40
cents
one dealer made the assertion that
because Pittsburg was such an easy
market the tradesmen charged what
ever prices they thought they could
get for butter eggs and cheese. and
that these prices We're generally TO
cents higher than those charged In
other markets. 1t was brought out
that the retailers seldom lowered prices
when wholesale prices are cut, but con-
tinued the higher rates until forced to
drop them to hold customers.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
GERMANY MAY OPPOSE J
DISARMAMENT PROJECT
Believes Hague Conference
Should Conhne Itself
to- Creating Laws

COLOGNE. March 1.-THE Cologne
Gazette publishes a special dispatch
from Berlin which evidently gives the
position of the Government regarding
the proposal to discuss Limitation OF
ornaments at the forthcoming peace
conference at The Hague. The dis
patch says:
The proposal to disarm contains for
Germany much that is enticing. The
closer one examines 1t, however, the
stronger becomes the objection to the
proposal itself and its treatment by
international agreement.
The dispatch concludes by indorsing
the utterance of the Paris Temps,
which said:
Let the Hague conference create In
ternational law. That is humane and
good. but let no more be expected. for
farther reaching promises cannot be
fulfilled.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17

CHURCH AND FACTORY BURNED-wind-
sor. Ont March 16.-The Catholic Church of
Our Lady Of the Lake and the McGregor- Ban
we'll Fence Company's plant at Walkerville were
DESTROYED by FIRE today. Loss $50. 000
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
ARMY AND NAVAL MEN
FOR CANAL COMMISSION
President Appoints Three Officers at
Salaries of Fourteen Thousand
Dollars a Year

WASHINGTON, March 16. The
President issued an executive order to-
day fixing the compensation of Majors
Sibert and Galliard of the army and
Civil Engineer Rosseau Of the navy as
members of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission. Each Of these officers is to
receive $4,000 per annum, including
their pay as officers of the branches OF
the service which they now occupy.
Sibert, Galliard and Rosseau succeeded
Harold, Haines and Endicott, whose
designations are announced In the
same executive order.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17

turrets. besides secondary batteries.
and two submerged torpedo tubes.
Extra ordinary efforts will be made
by the Navy Department to secure tho
rapid construction Of the two new bat
tieships. They will be built by con
ftact al two different wards.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
LOCATION OF MILITARY
PRISON IS IN DOUBT
Alcatraz Island Desired for Depot
for Casuals Going and Coming
in Philippine Service

WASHINGTON, March 1e.-It re-
mains TO be decided by the War De-
partment whether the new military
prison, which will be built in San Fran
cisco harbor, will remain at Alcatraz
Island or be built at Angel Island or
the Preside of San Francisco. One
of the propositions urged has been to
transfer the military prison from AL
catraz Island to Angel Island and es-
tablish at the former place depot for
casuals going TO and returning from
the Philippines. Some such place is
greatly needed in San Francisco har-
Dor and in many respects 1t was con-
sidered by the authorities that Alca-
traz Island afforded the best oppor-
tunity for such a station.
The appropriation act. which pro-
vides the funds for the new prison.
specifies no site beyond that 1T shall
be located in San Francisco harbor
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
EMBAssApoR MEETS SULTAN

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 16.-The
audience which the American Embas-
sador had with the Sultan yesterday
mostly concerned the recognition of
the American schools and missions In
the Turkish empire. The question ap-
pears to be approaching a satisfactory
snlpfion
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
TRUST MAGNATE CONVICTED

LIMA, Ohio, March 16.-After trial
lasting a week the jury in the so-called
bridge trust case against William N.
Cleveland today returned verdict OF
guilty. The jury was out five hours.
Sentence was not passed, and counsel
for Cleveland reserved their rights to
file a motion for new trial.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17

WASHINGTON. March l6.-Secretary
Shaw was rummaging through HIS desk
the other day, getting ready 10 turn
over the money bags OF Uncle Sam to
hfs successor, George B. CortelyOu,
when he ran across a bundle OF papers
covering an incident in his career as
Governor OF Iowa. All but one OF the
papers consisted OF little letters writ
ten 10 him by an s-year-old Iowa girl,
who had asked an unusual favor OF the
Governor. The other paper was his re-
ply. The correspondence tells its own
story, and no one who loves children
can read IL without a smile.
The first letter was as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
RUSS CAPTAIN AssAssINATED

ST PETERSBURG, March 16.-Po-
lice Captain Radzowsky was mortally
wounded by workmen last night as he
was leaving the theater. He had IN
CURED the hatred of the revolutionists
and they condemned him to death.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17

People who think New York is out
of the running in national affairs, on
account OF the general disability OF her
two Senators, should cast an eye over
the executive departments. In addi
tion TO the strong man from Oyster
Bay. the State Department is admin
istered by a New Yorker from Clinton,
and the Treasury Department by a
silent man from Hampstead, /. ].
With Roosevelt, Root and CortelyOu IN
charge OF everything. and particularly
Of foreign relations and money mat
ters. New York can get along nicely
without any representation at all in the
Senate.