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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Mr.. W, D. WALLIS WINS.
Hartford County Man Gets The Rhodes SehoI.
arship From Maryland.

The report OF the committee of se-
lection of Rhodes scholars from Mary
land this year, consisting of Psesi-
dent Remsen, of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, chairman; President Fell, Of
st. Johns College, and President
Lewis, of Western Maryland College.
was made public last night.
Mr.. Wilson Dallam Wallis, of
Forest Hill, Hartford county, broth
er Of County Superintendent of Schools
Harry X. Wallis, of Annapolis, was
selected for the vacancy. There were
four candidates. Two had passed
the qualifying examination held last
January and two in a previous year.
OF these Mr.. Wallis seemed most near
ly to fulfill the requirements laid
down in the will of Cecil Rhodes, and
he was accordingly selected as the
Rhodes scholar for 1907.
Mr.. Wallis received his preparatory
training in the Anne Arundel Acad-
emy, at Millersville, and is now a
member OF the senior class Of Dickin-
son College. lie has also completed
two years work in the Dickinson
School of Law. lie is expected to
take up his residence at oxford in Oc-
tober.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Presidsnt EIiot's Birthday.

Boston, Mass, March 20. President
Charles W. Eliot, of Harvard Uni
versity, who is generally recognized
as the foremost educator in America,
was seyenty-three years old ~today.
Numerous messages of congratulation
were received during the day from
other colleges, from diplomats, from
public men, educational associations
and from Harvard clubs scattered
from New York to the Rocky Noun
tains. A number of these messages
included one from the faculty and
students of Harvard. were forwarded d
to President and Mrs. Eliot, who are
enjoying a brief vacation in Ber-
muda. President Eliot has achieved
the remarkable distinction of being
the Harvard President for more than
half his life, for he was only Ehirty-
five when he assumed the duties Of
his high Office. Fifty-four years he
has devoted TO the cause of education,
for during the two or three years of
his early life when he was not teach
ing he was studying university ad-
ministration abroad and gathering in
formation which has been so success
fully applied for the development of
Harvard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
WAS BENZ. HILL HER SON /?
Washington Woman Seeks Additional Infor.
nation About Him.

Inquiry has been made at the Emer-
gency Hospital where Benjamin Hill
died last week for additional informa-
tion concerning the young man and
his story of the loss OF his parents when
he was a youth. The inquiry comes
from Mrs. Eta Hill, of Washing
ton, who says that from what she has
heard OF the young man and his search
for his parents she thinks he may be
her own son.
The woman states that her oircum-
stances are poor and that she would
have been unable to- contribute TO any
of the expenses incidental TO the young
fellows sickness and death. Ii will
be rememered that the young man $
story was that he had been separated
from his parents since he was a baby,
at which time poverty and family
differences between mother and father
resulted in his being placed in a
charitable institution. During that
period he lost sight OF his parents and
bad been unable to regain traces of
them since.
The name that the young man re-
membered his mother by was Ella
Hill and the probabilities are that the
mother in Washington is the one whom
he sought SO long. What information
the young man had and had given out
has been furnished to Mrs. Hill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
RETURNED FROM HIS TRIP.
Dr.. Daniel P. custis Royalty Entertained Al
fredericksburg. Va.

Br. Daniel Parke Custis, of the West
End Pharmacy. returned a few days
ago from Fredericksburg, Va. wnere
he was entertained by Miss Frances
Washington Moncure. and other dis
tinguishsd citizens Of that historic
city.
DR.. Custis visited the grave of Will
lam Paul, brother OF John Paul
Jones. in st. Georges churchyard.
the new monument TO the memory of
Mary Washington. aud the one 10
General Mercer, revolutionary hero,
who fell at the battle of Princeton -
the latter has not yet been unveiled,
the President not having appointed a
day for that ceremony.
DR.. Custis visited Kenmore, the
home of Betty Washington, the Gen
erals sister, and Chatham. This fine
old colonial house stands on Stafford
Heights, across the river. Here under
its trees General Robert +. Lee court
ed and won his wife. Mary Custis,
daughter of George Washington Parke
Custis and granddaughter Of
Mrs. Washington. General Lee said
that he loved Chatham better than any
place in the world. except Arlington.
Here General Burnside held council
OF war while the great battle OF De-
cember IS, 1862, was in progress.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
The County Factions Lining TIP For The
Approaching Campaign - Harmony
Hoped For In Some of The Dis.
tricts Of The County Before The
Battle Of Ballots.
ANTI-WELLS FORCES TO FORM
A COMBINATION

There is an interesting situation at
present in the Democratic party in
Anne Arundel county formed by the
candidates for nominations next fall
and the alliances which are being
made or proposed. The recent mental
and financial troubles of James p.
Bannon, who was force politically
for many years, having eliminated
him as factor, the entire leadership
of any fight against Dr. Wells as lea
der has devolved upon Robert Moss,
of Annapolis, and Isaac y. Nutwell,
of the Eighth district. The anti Wells
forces are just now trying to form
combinations which will enable them
to carry four of the seven districts
of the county.
The coming fight is likely TO be n
life or death struggle in the element
of the local democracy, which has
allied itself closely with the Demo-
cratic State leaders for many years
and opposed DR.. Wells. The cleo
ton Of a ticket supported by DR..
Wells and containing his friends in
the Fall Of 1905 was bitter blow to
that faction and decisive defeat in
the primaries this year would almost
certainly destroy its political etfec
tiveness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
To Block C. W. Morse,
Especial CorresDondence.J

Baltimore, Md, March 20.-At to-
days annual meeting of the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company
the necessary steps will be taken to
consumate the community of interest
agreement with the New York, New
Haven K Hartford Railroad, with a
view to blocking the plans of Charles
w. Morse for control of all coast
wise lines from New Englaud to the
Gulf. The Merchants d Miners is TO
make an exchange of securities with
the railroad. In order TO do this the
annual meeting will probably decide
TO increase the issue of capital stock.
AS soon as the plans are worked out
the combined forces will make a
strong bid for new Florida and Gulf
business in competition with the
Morse lines. \ new steamship line
from Baltimore to Jacksonville may
be the first move. and the extension
will probably be continued until sew
eral Gulf ports are made terminals of
trade from Baltimore and Philadel-
phia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
TAX COMMISSIONER APPEALS
torae, GeaeraI Files Papers IN The Mont
gomery County Tax Case.

-Iste Tax Commissioner Schley to-
Hill. fiad an appeal with the Circuit
.s.4rt for Anne Arunel County, taking
.e. cases against him filed by Senator
ufair T.ce.as q private taxpayer and as
..unsel 10 the Board Of County Com
-.f..loners for Montgomery county,
5.fare the Court Of Appeals.
THO defendant in the eases, through
t.t9rney General Bryan, filed a de-
.anrrer 10 the petition of senator Lee
:. ia. same time that the appeal from
.l. temporary injunction granted by
-. lower court was filed. The suits
.r-r.. entered by Senator Lee 70 restrain
fIfa Tax Commissioner from under as
sa--5ng the capital stock of three
montgomery county corporations, and
also 10 restrain him from deducting
fr,-a the same capital stock the Bal
rimors city debt paper held by these
operations.
IN the demurrer fled by Attorney
General Bryan today the defendant
alleges that the plaintiif' ) petition,
frst. does not make out any case
,ebjch entities them in equity TO any
relief second, that the lower court
has no Jurisdiction to control the
manner i'm which the defendant shall
ygrcise his Official discretion in per-
faming the duties of his Office, and third
that the three corporations mentioned
Il the petition have not been made
PARTIES 10 the suits.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
ADMIRAL B. F. TILLEY DEAD.
Would Possibly Have Succeed Admiral Sands
AZ The Naval Academy.

Owing to the death of his father,
Rear Admiral Benjamin +. Tilley,
commandant of the League Island
navy yard, Philadelphia, the officials
of the Naval Academy have granted a
leave of absence To Midshipman Ben
jamin +. Tilley, q member of the
third class.
While no definite decision had been
reached with regard to Admiral Sands
successor as superintendent of the Ma
val Academy, the indications were that
Admiral Tilley would have received
this duty. Rear Admiral Tilley, who,
naval officers say, was in every way
qnalified to be superintendent of the
Naval Acade my, has been stationed
in Philadelphia as commandant of
the League Island navy yard.
Rear Admiral Tilley was one OF
the youngest of the rear-admirals,
having only recently be,n commits
stoned in that grade, and had several
years yet TO serve before retirement.
lie was made oommandant at the
navy yard February %, having been
assigned to succeed Rear Admiral
Craig, who was retired. lie then
ranked as captain, having been com
mander of the Iowa. Two days after
he was assigned to the station at the
navy yard he was elevated TO the ad-
miralty.
Rear Admiral Tilley at one time
was Governor of Tetuana, in the Sa-
moan Islands, and was also in charge
of the coaling station at Pago-Pago.
He is survived by widow, daughter
and son.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
THE SUBMARINE BOATS HERE.
Three Divers Arrive Al The Naval Academy
For Practical Instruction OF The
Midshipmen.

The three modern submarines of the
Navy arrived az the Naval Academy
this morning from the Brooklyn navy
yard, where they have Just been
thoroughly overhauled, in preparation
for use here in the instruction of
the midshipmeu in this branch OF
naval warfare. The boats are the
Porpoise. Shark and Plunger. They
are under the command of Lieut..
Charles L. Nelson, Il. :. N, and ar
rived in tow OF The government tugs
Nina and Pontiac.
The only experience the midshipmen
have ever had in this branch OF in-
Struction was some years ago when tho
old submarine Holland was assigned
TO the Academy for short time. Spec
ial interest attached locally TO the ar
rival of the three submarines today
particularly as they ne commanded
by former Annapolitan. Lieutenant
Nelson is son of Captain Thomas
Nelson, L. 5. N, retired, now resid-
ing here. The Plunger, under the
same commander, was the craft aboard
which President Roosevelt made his
memorable trip TO the bottom of Long
Island Sound, of oyster Bay, in the
Fall of 1904. For this reason the Plum
ger is today known to the bluejackois
MS ''The Presidents own
The interest of the President in these
terrible little engines of war lis be-
lieved to date in large measure from
his trip and IL is believed that 10 his
direct influence is due the fact that
every midshipman will get liboral
schooling in the handling OF war craft
under water IL the trip below the
seas made strong impression upon
the President, there was reason for IL
making a still stronger impression on
Lieutenant Nelson, for closely follow
ing the trip in point OF time and, no
doubt, springing from It, was the fact
that Lieutenant Nelson was restored
to the position which he had lost in
the line on account of collision be-
tween the Winslow, which he COM
manded, and ferryboat in the East
River.
For this Lieutenant Nelson was
court-martialed and ordered TO lose
three numbers. incidentally, il is
said tint Lieutenant Nelson could have
cleared himself il he had not been
willing TO shoulder all the blame in
stead of putting II upon the enlisted
men under him. shortly after this
trip an order was issued restoring him
To his original place in the line. Lieu
tenant Nelson was born in Maryland
and appointed to the Naval Academy
from Massachusetts. lie graduated in
the class of 1898 and was greut
athlete, his specialties being football,
boxing and swimming. lie has de-
voted great attention to the work OF
the submarines and is the Navy's
expert in this line.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
SPECIAL COUNCIL SESSION
City Fathers Held Important Meeting In The
City Council Chamber.

The City Council held brief ses-
sion yesterday afternoon. 1t was
called for the purpose of authorizing
someone to act for the city in the
matter of signing the contract for
paving recently awarded to William
T.. Feldmeyer. Mayor Douw was
designated this purpose. Several other
matters were brought before the Coun-
ell.
The Mayor reported that he was
carrying on negotiations foE the in
stallation of an electrically regulated
clock TO take the place of the present
city clock. He also reported that the
County Commissioners were ready tc,
join with the city in securing the
proper survey OF the western boundary
of the city and the permanent marking
Of the line. II was found that the
city had already made an appropria-
tion for the purpose.
A committee was appointed 10 con-
fer with a committee OF the County
Commissioners for the purpose OF in
vestigating the assessment of the
Carvel Hall Hotel property. 1t is
claimed by the owners that il is
excessive.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Severns Organized.

The Severn Baseball Club met Tues
lay night TO make arrangements for
the coming season and elected the fol
lowing officers: q. Harvice, mana
er; +. Melville, captain; II. Mayhem,
treasurer; III. I.aug, secretary. The
following men will try for the team
r. Taylor, w. Dixon, l.. Thomas,
II. Lang, G.. Harvice, w. Chappell,
G. Mace, w. Clark, j.. Dixon, H..
Thomas, J. Mace, j. Jacobson, y.
Duval and F.. Melville. Each player
will have to come up to the standard
TO become a regular member of the
team, as the team will meet some of
the best teams in the State. The sea-
son will open about the middle of
April
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20

1t is conceded that DIR. Wells can
hold the First, Second and Sixth An
napolis) districts without difficulty
and the opposition must carry the
other four TO control the convention
and nominate ticket. An uncertain
element in the fight is the position of
Gen. Frank A. Bond, the veteran poll
tician of the Fourth district. 1t is
rumored that a combination has been
formed between General Bond and DR..
Henry Hammond, who is a candidate
for the Senatorial nomination, and
that in the event of there being a tie
0f the other six districts, DR.. Ham
mond S nomination could be forced
and a commanding position held in
the convention.
Bruner X. Anderson, an attorney,
whose home is in the Fourth district,
has also been mentioned for the SEN
ate. He is a friend of DR.. Wells.
Decatur Dorsey, who sides the same
way, is candidate for sheriff. John
NJ. Lowman is an influential friend
of DIR. Wells in the district, and it is
likely that he can hold the district
whether supported by General Bond
or not.
One of the most interesting develop
ments in the fight is in the Third dis
trict, where it is said that DR.. Wells
has gained some powerful friends and
that Robert Moss Secretary Of the
State Senate, whose home was for
merly in the district, is endeayoring
to form an anti-Wells combination. 1t
is understood that ex-SheTiff Frank
). Revell. w. Theodore Revell, his
brother, and some of their political
friends will join forces with DR..
Wells, whom they had previously OPP
posed. 1t is understood that the dis
trict viii support James w. Williams,
brother of the late Senator Elijah
Williams, for sheriff, and Henry D..
Cook, the incumbent, for county com
missioner. 1t is said that harmony is
desired in the district and an attempt
viii be made 10 avoid a factiOnal
fight.
1t is also understood that an attempt
is being made to secure the help Of
Alton A. Arnold, county treasurersand
Frank b. Duvall, member of the
House of Delegates during the session
of 1904. 1t IS not known whether or
not these two viii oppose DIR. Wells.
In the Fifth district Joshua 5. Linth-
icum, ex-treasurer, is a candidate for
sheriff and George T. Beasely for the
State Senate. The former is a political
friend of DIR. George Wells and the
latter has generally opposed him. In
the First district WilliFIa z. soaes
and Frank II. Dse'Sett both friendly
TO d. Wells, VIII poll Inc district at
the primaries for the support of the
delegation ia the county conx ention.
This viii make an interesting three
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
WouId Save Key Mansion.
Especial Correspondence.

Washington, ID. c., March 20.-Active
steps are at last being taken to save
from destruction the old Key man
sion, occupied by Francis Scott Key,
who wrote The Star-SpaDgled Ban
ner. The old mansion is located in
Georgetown and is in a state of decay,
having been neglected for many years.
Several unsuccessful efforts have been
made TO preserve the historic house.
but no real progress was made until
United States District Attorney Baker
proposed to organize a corporation to
raise funds with which to purchase
the mansion. Admiral Dewey, Ad-
miral Schley, General Miles and many
other distinguished officers of the
Army and Navy have given their
cooperation to the movement.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20

The intense itching characteristic Of @
nean and eczema is instantly alIayed b
.pplying~ Chamberlain Saive. As cure
or skin diseases this salye is unequaled
For sale by Feidmeyer Bros drug store.
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cornered fight against Messrs. Williams
and Linthicum and the winner of the
First district contest.
1t is reliably understood that a de-
termined fight will be made against
Isaac y. Nutwell i'm the Eighth dis
trict. 1t will be lead by Percy
Lyles, county commissioner, and
William w. Webb, clerk to the coun-
ty commissioners, lwho, it is under.
stood. will have strong support in
the district. No serious fight in this
city against DR.. Wells is anticipated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Lspecial Corfespondence.l

Evansville, Ind. March 20. Salts.
fled that the coming season will be
the most successful in the history of
their organization, the magnates of the
Central League gathered here today
for their schedule meeting. With the
Evansville and Terre Haute teams
thoroughly reorganized, the managers
are of the opinion that the race this
Summer will be as interesting as the
contest three years ago, when all the
clubs were fighting for the pennant.
Resides adopting a schedule, the meet
ing will go on record as being opposed
to any kind of change in the circuit,
and may also take steps by which the
three-year agreement, which expires
with this season, will be renewed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Choral Society omcers.

At meeting of the Annpolis Choral
Society, held on March 10. at
o'clock, the following officers were
elected: President, Mr.. Charles G.
Feldmeyer; president, Miss Esther
X. White: secretary. Miss Fannie w.
Duvall; treasurer, Mr.. William H.
Feldmeyer; musical director, Mr.
Daniel .Sprogle. The next regular
meeting will be held on Tuesday even
ing, April ?. All members are re-
quested TO be present. The Society
expects TO give a musicale on some
evening during the latter part or
April.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Boxing Match Tonight

indianapolis, Ind, March 20. The
indianapolis Athletic Club has ar
ranged the most promising card of the
local season for its boxing show to-
night. The wind-up will bring to-
gether Matty Baldwin, of Boston, and
Freddie Cole, of this city, for a 10
round bout. Baldwin is one of the
leading boxers in the country at his
weight. Cole, though a fighter of
much less experience, is recognized
as a clever lad and hard hitter and his
many admirers are confident he will
make a good showing against the Bos-
ton fighter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
Murray Killers Org anizs.

Tha Murray Inll boys have organ
sxed a baseball team for the season of
1907. The team is made up of a
good many of their crack football
players of last year. Andrew Holly
has been elected captain and Graham
Moss has been elected manager. The
Murray Killers would like 10 hear
from all teams, their ages ranging
rom fourteen to sixteen. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
SOME CURRENT EVENTS FROM
FAR AND NEAR.
National Metal Trades Association Ia
Convention Cole And Martin TO
Box - Effort To Save The Key
Mansion President Charles W. Ell.
ion Celebrates.
CENTRAL LEAGUE MAGNATES
DISCUSS SCHEDULES.
special to Evening Capital from Bulletin
Press Association.
National Metal Trades.

Boston, Mass, March 0.-Members
of the National Metal Trades Asso-
citation, composed of manufacturers
of the principal cities of the country,
gathered in Boston today for their an
nual convention. The reports of the
officers show that the association has
nearly doubled its membership during
the past twelve months. Numerous
questions of vital importance to the
trade are slate for discussion at the
convention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
No "At Home" Tomorrow.

Governor and Mrs. Wartield will
leave this afternoon for "A short pleas
uro trip to New York, which viii
gNtcnd for a day or two. on this ae-
count there will be no at home' ct
lbe Mansion tomorrow, Thursday, the
usual reception day at the mansion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
POLK MILLER is coming,
April 18th and 18th.
A SALAD SUPPER.

The ladies Of the Presby terian
Church will hold Salad Supper on
Thursday and Friday Eceafngs Of
neGt ,ceek, eIst and s2nd Of March, in
the lower room Of the Church There
will be for sale cake, homemade candy,
caramels, Harlequin cream and Gus.
tard A liberal patronage is solicited.
Supper served from 6 so p. M. on.
Supper 25 cents. ml4-td
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
NotarY Public Oualifies. :

Lee Fitzhugh, of Curtis Bay, this
county, today qualified before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court as a notary
public. Fitzhugh was recently ap-
pointed by Governor Warfield to sue
eeed L. H. Robinson, who failed 10
qualify.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
"Tbis is so Sudden. |"

The famous funny fellows, Wood
aud Ward with eighteen helpers. Most
ly girls presenting 1.-Two Merry
rramps,n that Tuu-Fruiti Musical
Comedy. A Chorus of pretty girls,
which includes the famous squads
The Big Rah! Rah Singing Party
Twelve Musical Selections, all of the
teasing kind. Common lsense prices,
Matinee. Children, 15c Adults, 25c
S5c.. and soc Night, Csc, 35c. 50c.,
and 75c. Sl.00.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20

The gloves were found by MIR.
George Adams aud Mr.. George Nor-
stog found the pen Both were return
"a 20 their owner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
MANY PARDONS ARE ISSUED
GOVERNOR EXERCISES EXEC
UTIvE CLEMEECY.

Colored Woman Who SmuggIed saw
To Help Her Son ES.ape From
Jail, VIII Be Released Other Mat.
ters Considered By The Governor
This Morning.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20

I OsT-A VERY LARGE FOU NTAIN PEN
= Also a pair Of Bucksktn GLOVES A
reward II returned TO this ofiiee and no
4uCstlous as ked. mlb-lw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-20
You Bet It Pays

Another Indication OF how il pays
10 advertise in The Capital is given
~ the follow ing adj. inserted few
DAYS ago by Mr.. Clarence Jickling