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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

Legislature Of the State. Governor
Wariield two years ago took up the
question of the restoration OF the old
Senate Chamber to its original design
and appointed special advisory com
mittee to act in connection with the
architects to accomplish this object.
This commission consisted of repre-
sentatives of the various patriotic
and historical societies Of the State.
The work has now been ace Jmplished
and pronounced by those best able to
Judge, a correct reproduction of the
old work. This was accomplished by
diligent search which enables the ar
chitects to find various parts of the
old work scattered throughout the
State.
In the Land Onice was found a
piece of plaster from the pediment of
the gallery, on which was found
painted the original color of the
room. one OF the columns of the gal
lery was found in a cellar also the
old mahogony desk used by the presi-
dent was found in the cellar in an
abandoned condition. In this way va
rious articles were recovered, which
enabled the restoration of the room
whore is now TO be seen the cid gal
lery, the restoration OF the presidents
rostrum, the large fireplace, the presi-
dents chair, the clerk S desk and other
details.
The annex TO the State House is n
new building and these doors are a
handsome addition to the improve
ment
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
TOPICS FOR MARYLAND DAY
ASSIGNED BY STATE SUPERIN-
TENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
NJ. Bates Stephens Selects The Subject
Beginning of Popular Govern
ment In The State Of
MARYLAND

State Superintendent of Education
NJ. Bates stephens has selected as the
topic for study in the schools on
Maryland Day, March 20, NTha Be
ginning of Popular Government in
Maryland, with a Review OF the Early
Legislatures.
In the selection OF the topic, Dr.
stephens could hardly have decided
upon a more interesting subject or
presented more fruitful field for his
torieal research. While the Virginia
Assembly initiated government by
the people in the New World in 1919
yet to the sturdy English settlers of
Maryland is due the credit of bringing
10 life an independent legislative
nody of the people far in advance of
their times, just as the Maryland Re-
ligious federation Act was far ahead
of the prevailing civilization of the
old World.
The original charter of Mary land
from Charles l was intended for George
Calvert, first Lord Baltimore, who
died before il was issued, hnt the
great document was delivered TO his
son. Cecelius Calvert, second Lord
Baltimore. The proprietor reserved
TO himself the right TO frame laws for
the government of the province. IL
was provided that such laws should
be approved by the people, except in
eases of emergency, when the author
ity vested in the Lord Proprietary was
almost absolute.
Under the provisions Of the charter
the freemen of the province were
convened at ST. Mary's in the early
part of 1885. Little is known of the
legislation of the body, the records
having been destroyed. Lord Balti-
more was still in England fostering
emigration, when he received certain
laws which had been enacted by the
people and sent TO him for his APP
proval. As this was n reversal of
the provisions of the charter, Lord
Baltimore vetoed the laws. He then
set to work to frame complete code
for the government of the province
and directed that the Legislature be
convened January 20, 1888.
When the Legislature met at that
time the laws digested by Calvert
were presented TO il for its approval
in place of those which he vetoed.
But the people, determined that the
time to strike for absolute freedom
mad arrived, charter or no charter
Lord Baltimore's code was rejected in
its entirety, and the Legislature began
TO frame its own system of laws.
Forty-one bills were adopted by this
Legislature, and Calvert, acting un-
der the authority Of the charter, vetoed
them all. The controversy was not
long. Calvert was too wise and just
a man to permit a point like this TO
interfere with the prosperity and vel
fare of the Marylandf rs, and he con
cluded that his power to veto any
bill of which he disappIoved was sufi-
cient to protect his rights, so he grace
fully submitted to the will of the
people.
The laws enacted by Maryland
first Legislature shows that this body
possessed a remarkable adaptability
for judicious legislation and speaks
volumes for the inherent quality of
''home rule of the first settlers of
Maryland.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Railroad Crossings Argued Upon -tastport
Residents Enter Complaint.

Messrs. Robert Moss, Of Annapolis,
and George Weems Williams and g..
i. Gladfelter. of Baltimore, represent
ing the Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis Railroad Company, were
before the County Commissioners to-
day 10 consult in regard TO certain
grade crossings that the company
wishes in the Fourth and Fifth dis
triets OF the county. Tno company
and the county agree on all crossings
except five.
The crossings. as proposed by the
company, will take the county road
over the railroad tracks, the approach
being by a six per cont. grade. Tho
Commissioners object TO the Sleepncss
of the grade and have held the matter
under advisement until the next
weekly meeting. II is very likely
that there will be litigation in the
matter.
The representatives of the Railroad
Company claim that the method they
suggested is the only feasible method
- making the crossing and claim
that il the Commissioners do not
accept il, they W i'll be compelled TO
go ahead and construct the crossings.
They claim that they have a legal
right TO do this in the case of disagree
ment. If this is attempted, the coun-
~ will certainly take steps 10 test the
legality OF their action.
Mossrs. :. :. Hatch, Henry Boet-
cher and other residents of Eastport,
were before the County Commissioners
this morning and entered complaint
against the manner in which the tenn
porary crossings over Eastport bridge
is being kept up during the rebuild
ing OF that structure. They particu-
larly urged that the contractor had
failed in his obligations in not erect
ing handrails along the temporary
footway. The Commissioners prom
ised to look into the matter and com.
pei the contractor to fulfill his obliga-
tions in the matter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Three Score And Ten.

Prof. a. J.. Corbesier, swordmaster
at the Naval Academy, today cele-
brated his SEVENTEEN birthday. The
event was quietly observed by the
swordmaster at his home on Prince
George street. lie was on d1ty as
usual at the Naval Academy and re-
ceived the congratulations of friends
who were cognizant of the auspicious
occasion.
Professor Corbesier was born in
France, but has been in this country
for about half century. No man has
done more for the Naval Academy
than he, or been more faithful and eff
cient in the performance of duties as
instructor. In swordmanship he has
few equals and his work with the
midsliipmen has telling effect. Pro-
fessor corbesier enjoys good health,
an. is strong, robust and athletic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
AN EXCITING RUNAWAY.
me colored Driver Of The Team Exhibited
Great Bravery.

II 81. Booze.a a young colored man,
,hibited great bravery yesterday
.Gcrnoon in stoppinga runaway horse
Itch he had been driving. The
....rse was attached to a heavy wagon
~ ,,e Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
Inv and became frightened by an
.,ber horse and vehicle AT the corner
- Franklin and Cathedral streets.
Vse horse ran away and turned into
,1.,.r.b circle. Just after making
,E. turn the vehicle turned over,
,..isfiug the shafts free. Booze was
,t,r.wn directly under the wagon.
i..,r xas pulled out. keeping hold of
az. reins all the time. lie held on
Chile being dragged over the vitrified
briak pavement, though he was in
imminent danger of being kicked in
a,a head or striking il against the
rnrB. lie was dragged about a square,
buf managed to stop the horse and
.gas warmly congratulated upon his
.nurapc and determination.
There were many people on the
street AT the time and some of them
would probably have been hurt had
moi Booze held on to the horse. Later
fn line night the same horse, driven
bv two boys, ran away while going
LIS Main street and created much ex-
element. 1t was stopped, however,
without any damage being done.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
TO THE B. MS. ASSN.

Main Street on busy day,
The b. NJ. say is scandal;
For COWS no longer run at large,
But stay in Annie Randel.
Set in the good old summer time,
Although it seems amazing,
The grass that grows upon the streets,
Is surely tit for grazing.
Just look at all tbs ugly poles,
For telegraph and phoning;,
While Corporations have no souls,
The people do the groaning.
From vagrant dogs, that run our
streets,
When with their teeth they probe
You,
There comes n case OF rabies
As some say, hydrophobia.
Then there are many other things,
Which / need scarcely mention,
And to my mind, do mostly need
The b. NJ. IS strict attention.
J. B. L..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
THE NAVY'S BOAT CREW.
Middies Favor. Sending The Crew To The
POughkeepsie Regatta.

4 call was made yesterday for can
didates for the Naval Academy row.
ing crews by Captain Ingram. It is
thought the squad will be larger this
season than ever before. Recently
candidates from the fourth class were
called and seventy-five responded.
Some show much promise.
This number will be swelled to
more than one hundred when the up-
per class men report. Pactice on
rowing machines viii begin after the
February examinations. The crews
will take to the water as soon as the
weather permits. With six men of
last seasons crack varsity available
this year, together with many sub
stitutes, the middies will have good
material for a strong crew. None of
the oarsmen will be graduated next
month.
/. 1t is understood that the Navy Ath-
letic Association Will again be asked
TO enter n crew in the Poughkeepsie
regatta. The sentiment is strong for a
crew in the regatta. In previous
years the Academy authorities have
not looked kindly upon this PROPOSE
tion because of interference with
studies, but the Poughkeepsie event
will bc held just week before the
closing of the Academy and strong
effort will be made to secure per-
mission.
: Midshipman Claudius II. Hyatt,
manager of the navy crews, has about
closed negotiations for the following
varsity races to be rowed on the Sew
ern: April 6, Georgetown; May a.,
Yale; May is, Columbia. Negotia-
tions are pending with Cornell. Har-
ward will not send a crew. George
town viii probably row its freshmen
and prep eights against the middies'
second and third crews.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Red Cross To Do No More.

The National Red Cross, which has
caused the shipment of So, 600 worth
of food and supplies ato Kingston,
will not go further In the matter of
relief because of the trouble between
Admiral Davis and q vornor Swetten
ham. The shipments are on th sir way
to Kingston now. They Will be offer
ed to Governor Swetteuham and il
he chooses to accept them they will be
unloaded from the ships. If the sup
plies are not acceptable they will be
reshipped TO this country and sent to
China TO the famine sufferers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Petitions 10 Be Trustee.

Joseph q. Bannon, brother of James
y. Bannon, the former prominent pol
itician of this county, who jury de-
clared to be of unsound mind and in
capable Of managing his affairs. filed
a petition in the Court yesterday ask
ing that he be appointed trustee by
the Court to manage the estate of his
brother
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Was Only "Foolin' /"

Charles West, colored. was arrested
last night by Chief of Police George
lIahn. charged with beating his wife.
lie had n hearing before Justice Field
mcycr and was fined S5 and costs, in
default of which he was committed
To Jail, but subsequently released.
West said he was only foolin' and
didn't int to actually swhip his
yffA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

The usual serenity Of the passengers
on the Eastport ferry was somewhat
rufIied yesterday by an alteration
between the captain and one of the
men formerly employed on the ferry.
Words were exchanged, and the ag-
gressor invited the captain ashore to
fight. The captain responded to the
invitation and blows were exchanged.
A .peacemaker separated the com
batAnts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
To Furnish Truck House.

The members OF Water Witch Hook
and Ladder Company ars selling tick
cts for a rattle of ton of coal and
barrel of flour. The high wins the ton
of coal, the low the barrel Of flour.
The rattle will take place at the truck
house, East street, on the evening Of
February %. Proceeds to refunish
truck house.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Final Examinations.

The final examination of the mid
shipmen who will be graduated from
the Naval Academy next month and
the semi annual tests for the rest of
the student body will begin at the
Academy on Wednesday and con-
time throughout next week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
dispense With Home Supper.

Don't get your supper at homo to-
night. Dispense with the cooks ser
vices and take supper with the Bap-
lists at their church dining-room, cor
ner College avenue and st. John s
street. a delicious supper for 90
cents. See ad. i'm another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Y. M. c. A. RECEPTION

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation will give reception TO the
members and their friends on Satur-
day evening, January 2G, $40 =. m.
at the Association rooms, State Circle
and MARYLAND avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
business Men,s Associafion.

There will be a regular meeting Of
the Business Mems Association to-
night at their regular meeting place,
the quarters of Independent Fire Co.
No. 2, Duke of Gloucester street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
some GENERAL NEWS ITEMS
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TO
CAPITAL READERS.
Ellen Terry Arrives In New YOrk-A
Rainbow of champagne-MiI.
IiOnaire Poultry Fan
ciers Meet.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. %. The mem-
bers Of the Pennsylvania State Board
OF Agriculture, the Pennsylvania
Live Stock Breeders Association and
the Pennsylvania Dairy Union turned
up in full force at the annual con-
yention today. Important matters are
set for discussion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

New York, Jan. 22.-Miss Ellen
Terry, England S famous actress, has
arrived here from london. Her
daughter, who accompanies her, will
be her stage manager, and is the only
woman serving in tnat capacity. Miss
Terry will open her American tour
here on the 2Sth under the manage
nent of Charles Frohman and will
then visit the principal cities in the
states.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

New York. Jan. 22.- Under the
auspices of the Irish Counties Ath-
fetic Union a grand charity ball will
be held in Madison Square Garden
tonight. The proceeds of the ball
will be applied to providing beds in
hospitals for Iiish men and women
VINO are too poor TO receive treatment
in their homes. The thirty-two coun-
ties in Ireland will be represented
and two military bands will furnish
music for the Gaelic dances rs we'll
rs the regular program.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
Bonds Advertised.

President George T.. Melvin, of the
Annapolis Banking and Trust Com
pany, advertises some county bonds
for sale in blocks to suit up to $l3, 600.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

Several matters were taken up at The
close of the discussion of the specifi
cations. An argument was precipi-
tated by Alderman Baer's order to
appropriate 5000 to each of the volun-
teer fire companies of the city, to be
paid from the $500 appropriated by
the State of Maryland for the benefit
of the fire service of the city. This
order was withdrawn and Alderman
Linthicum offered an order that they
be paid 800 each. Mayor Douw
submitted an amendment that the
balance be devoted towards a sinking
fund for the purpose of constructing
a fire alarm system for the City of
Annapolis when possible. The order
to appropriate 500 to each company
was lost, but $50, the usual amount,
was appropriated, the rest, $3.50, start
ing the fund for a fire alarm system.
Those who opposed a large direct
appropriation TO the companies argued
that the money was appropriated by
the State for the purpose of improving
the fire service in Annapolis and
thereby affording better protection TO
the State buildings. 1t was held that
it would be a misuse Of it TO expend
it in any other way.
The Council also took up the mat
ter of the election of fireman and
engineer of the steam fire engine to
serve one year. Messrs. John How
ard and William Farrell, the incum-
bents, were elected to serve one year
as engineer and fireman, respectively.
The application fol a permit to build
porch to the Powers residence at
the corner of Conduit and Duke of
Gloucester streets was granted, the
porch to extend no further than the
ground occupied by the present steps.
The application for porch to extend
greater distance was refused.
on motion of Alderman Munroe the
Counsellor was directed to ascertain
whether or not the city has title 10
the triangular portion of the footway
at the junction of Main and Francis
streets. If the city has title it is pro-
posed to cut it off and make an open
paved space at that point. This would
be a great convenience to those driv-
ing teams.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

New York, Jan. %. The annual
convention of the Wine, Beer and
Liquor Organization, which Will be
held in the Grand Central Palace to-
night. Will be followed by ball, at
which some novelties will be intro
duced. Last year there was cham
pagne fountain, but tonight there will
be a rainbow of champagne, having
colored lights thrown up through the
spray OF liquid. The Palace is pro-
fusely decorated with exotic plants
and tropical vcrdure and all round
the large hall there are grottos artis-
tically placed. 1t is the intention Of
the organization that tonight's affair
shall surpass anything of its kind ever
held before by the association.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22
THE CITYS IMPROVEMENTS.
Considered At Special Council Meet
ing Last Night.
SUPERVISING ENGINEER TO LOOK AFTER
THE WORK TO BE SELECTED.
Paving And Sewerage Discussed BY The
Board - Water Company To
Lay Pipes By First
of April.
FIREMAN HOWARD AND ENGINEER FAR.
RELL REELECTED.

The meeting of the City Council last
night was called for the special pur-
pose of considering in detail the speci-
fications for the improvements to be
made at Murray Hill and elsewhere
from the proceeds of the recent bond
issue. The specifications were gone
over with great care and there was a
discussion on number of points
connected with it. After the conclu-
sion OF that discussion a number of
other matters were considered.
An important matter which arose
in connection with the discussion of
the specifications was the question of
the selection of proper persons to su-
pervise the improvements. In regard
TO the paving work, Chairamn Strange,
OF the street committee, stated that
State Road Engineer w. w. Crosby
had informed him that he could fur
nish at a reasonable cost the services
of an employees of his Office who had
had large experience in directing the
laying OF the character of pavement
which is to be laid in Annapolis and
that he (Mr. Crosby) would be glad
to act free of charge as advisory en-
gineer. While no definite action was
taken, the members of the Council
are undoubtedly inclined to avail
themselves of Mr.. Crosby's offer.
1t was also thought necessary to
procure the services of some one to
act as inspector for the work of lay
ing the sewer through the western
section of the city and Murray Hill.
The name of no suitable person being
suggested, the Council decided to
leave the matter in the hands of the
street committee.
Upon motion of Alderman Munroe
it was ordered that the Annapolis
Water Company and the Annapolis
Gas and Electric Light Company be
notified that they are requested to lay
pipes before April | next under the
streots which are TO be improved.
This is to prevent the unnecessary
tearing up of streets after the streets
are paved.
A question connected with the route
of the new sewer arose on account of
the fact that there is a doubt as to
whether or not the city has title to
the bed of the extension of Morris
street from First street to Madison
street. This is the proposed route of
the sewer. other routes for the sewer
near that point were suggested, but
it was decided to adhere to the origi-
nal plan and obtain title TO the exten-
sion of Morris street il the city had
not already done SO.
Another meeting Will be called
shortly, at which time an effort Will
be made to have State Road Engineer
W. w. Crosby come to Annapolis for
a consultation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-22

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 2.-At the
annual exhibition of the Columbia
Poultry and Pigeon Association
which opened here this morning there
were very large number of exhib-
its by Havemeyer Bros, the Wander
bits, Fishes and others. Homer
Davenport, of New York, and George
Rowland, of Jersey, are also among
the exhibitors. The show, which is
being held in the Masonic Temple, is
patronized by the mmbers of the smart
sct and most of whom have offered
valuable cups and money prizes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-26
BRIDE PAINTS IN STATION
OVER GROOVES ARREST
Rapaport Married but Three Weeks When He is
 Arrested.

The arrest of Nathan Rapaport of 14s Cedar street yesterday afternoon on a charge of breach of the peace re suited in making known the fact that about four weeks ago he had been se- cretly married to a young Jewish girl of this oity. The wedding had been kept a secret and probably would not have become known yesterday but for the fact that the girl in her agitation over the arrest made it public.
 Although the charge against Rapa- port on the record is only breach of the peace the offense for which he was arrested was that of attempted assault upon young girl and although it was stated yesterday that the assault was not serious one he was held under bonds at the high sum of 5000.
 Rapaport's young wife came to the police station to see him and when she was told that she could not do so she suddenly fainted and created quite a scene in the station before she was fully revived. Last evening she visit ed the Howard avenue station where it was said she also appeared on the verge of fainting.
 Rapaport is twenty years of age. He is peddler by occupation and of Rus, sian birth.