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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
DIED AT AGE ia.
Hager Carroll Oldest COIored Resident
Dies Over A Century Old.

Hager Carroll, ag ed according to
information, ia years, died at the
residence of her youngest daughter,
Sarah Taylor, South street, on Tn e
evening of June IS, at 9 p. m.
She was born and reared at South
river. The date of her birth was
March 16, 1896, a former slave In
the Stewart family. Her last owner
was Miss Peggy Stewart. sister OF
Captain Jack Stewart. She was a
devout Methodist.
An incident in her life early pro-
claimed her and her last husband faith
cures. She was, as supposed by
the attending physician and her mis-
tress. dying. Perfect silence was or
dered by the physician. Her husband
said that if she were going to die.
prayer would not hurt her. and if she
were going to live prayer would not
hurt her, therefore he earnestly pray
ed beside her, and before the end of
his prayer she raised herself from
her sick bed and said that she had
been cured by Jesus.
Her mistress. after her full cure,
emancipated her and gave her to her
husband, Thomas Carroll. who was
slave on the farm of Mr.. Augustus
Claggett. Her first marriage was to
a man named Johnson. She was the
mother of sixteen children six of
whom survive her. four daughters
and two sons, the elder of whom is
William Johnson, aged "a years; 50
grandchildren and so great-grand-
children. Her funeral will take place
from Asbury NJ. f. Church Thurs
day afternoon at > o'clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15

The announcement of the military
appointments including the battalion
organization for next year was then
made and following the singing of
the class ode the benediction was pro-
nounced by the Rev. George w. Dame.
d. D. of Baltimore.
Following the commencement e&er-
cises there was a luncheon rendered
the graduates and invited guests in
the large college dining hall. In ad-
ditition to the other honorable degrees
that of Doctor of Divinity was con-
ferred by the college upon the Rev.
George S. Bell, of Annapolis. pastor
of the Presbyterian Church Duke of
Gloucester street The other honor
airy degrees were:
Master of Arts-Rev. C. L. Hub
bard L. L. B., L. l.. NJ. Hagerstown
Henry Lee Smith, NJ. D. Baltimore.
Doctor of William ]. Gay
nor, New York; Marcus Benjamin,
Washington.
Doctor of Divinity-Rev. Robert
Kerr Stephenson, Dover, Del. Rev.
George S. Bell. pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, of this city;
Rev. George d. Dame, Baltimore;
Rev. c. T. Blanchet, Philmont, N.
Y.
Cadet Major Ruhl was presented a
sword by Lieutenant r. Earl Fisher
the commandant of the cadet bat
talon, according to custom. Cadet
Major Ruhl was also presented gold
medal by the faculty for general
excellence.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
Cards To Wedding

Cards have been received here from
Mr.. and Mrs. George Edward Fisher
to the wedding reception of their
daughter, Bessie Winifred and Mr..
George E. Hawley. The wedding will
take place Wednesday evening, June
20, at s 80 o'clock at SCI Trumbull
avenue, Detroit, Mich
The brides father is president OF
the company that built the Washing
ton, Baltimore and Annapolis electric
road here, and the bride-to-be has
friends in Annapolis, where she has
been entertained and attended the
Naval Academy hops
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15

gold production they are normal, they
are no injustice, and probably no evil
comes from them.
Now l have said enough in a crude
way TO reveal TO you the thoughts I
wanted 10 convey to you, and leave up
permost in your minds. Be studious,
and thoughtful, and true to your own
moral and intellectual self always 1t
viii bring to You a large measure of
eontentment and satisfaction in life, and
make you die With that peace and con
tent which comes to everyone from con
seiousness that he did his part TO help
hi. day and generation forward even d
little.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
RESCUE HOSE WINS PRIZE
Gets Fifty Dollars For Fine Showing In
Parade.

A check for $50 has been received
by the Rescue Hose Company, Volun-
teer Fire Department, as the second
prize for the next best showing made
by this company in the parade in Bal
tmore at the annual State Firemen's
Convention, held few days ago.
The prize is for the good appearance
and equipment of the local company,
which was second best in the parade.
Rescue Hose friends are extending
the volunteer firemen of that company
hearty congratulations on their good
luck and fine showing.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
A Nose Worth $500

A motion for a new trial III the case
of Ryland r. Dunaway, against Lewis
Zell, was denied by Judge Brashears,
of the Anne Arundel Circuit Court
yesterday.
This is rather unusual case. 1t is
a damage suit, and the recent April
term of court rendered a verdict of
$500 in favor of Dunaway. He and
Zell engaged in an alteration. Dun
away is about 80 years old and Zell is
SO. Zell struck Dunaway in the face
with his fist, breaking his nose.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
NEW COLLECTOR OF PORT
Jackson Names GLADDEN. To Succeed
BaiIliere National Committeeman
FaVOrs Him.

Secretary of the Treasury Mac Veagh
received letter yesterday from W.
P. Jackson, Republican national com
mitteeman for Maryland, recommend
ing the appointment of John K.
GLADDEN., of this city to be collector
of the port at Annapolis, to succeed
Mr.. Lawrence Bailliere, who has just
resigned.
The appointment will not be made
Immediately
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
Please Send Name

If the writer of communication
concerning the "so-called resigna-
ton of the late principal of school,
will send his name to this Office. the
article will be published The Capital
cannot publish anonymous communi
cations
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
Divorce GRANTED

By the Circuit Court for Anne Arun-
del county divorce a vinculo matri
moni was granted to Mrs. Nellie
Jones from her husband, Charles B.
Jones, through her counsel, T. Ar
rington Thompson. Abandonment was
alleged in the bill of complaint
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15

A well attended dance was given
last night at the Armory Hall, East
street. The dancing Academy held
there will be open every third week
in the month on Thursday instead of
on Friday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
Big Bill Taft

See Edward Begley, as "Big Bill
Taft" Thursday night at the Colo
NAL Theatre
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
TO THE PUBLIC,

Owing So the death Of lIa j. 1
Wheatley, Senior member of lHr,a
of j. c. Wheatley and Sou, Ra
Estate and Fire lnsmauy. Aams
Southland Building, Annapolis. lll
the business will hereafter a cr
Quoted by the undersigned, naor
spectfully solicits continuance t
your patronage. ..l5
ARTHUR b. WUEATLH
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OR Rem T.

EoR RENT-ON TUE SEVERN prvr-
New six-room Bungalow ecr,'T.hhS
furnished for house keeping &. I'D tses..sf
Mrs. A. l.. Fowler. Phone 9lt3. IS,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15

COR RENT-STORE ROOM on ,nNn,-~
ST. with all commences. Apply 81, M.
land Restaurant.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15
70 n SALE.

EoR sALE-3O FOOT CANOE. SUITABLE
for power boat. Address Mrs. A. l.. Fowler,
Phone 906-3. g ilj
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15

EOR SALE-25 PURE BRED SINGLE O. NIB
WHITE LEGHORN HtNS. Choice stock.
Cedar Crest Farm. Phone 902-l4 1881
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-06-15

For SALE OR RENT A PIANO, ALSO
for sale Gas Range in perfect condition.
Apply Miss Tate, Murray Hil, Phone 100.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
Disabled Arshp Is Abandoned When Bermuda Liner
Comes to Aid of AerOnauts Who Started for
Europe.
ALMOST DUE EAST OF CAPE HATTERAS
Royal Mail Steamer Trent Captain Downs Reports Find
ing of Helpless Aerial Navgators = Expected
TO Arrive In New York Tomorrow.

NEW YORK. Oct 18.-A wireless dispatch from the
Royal Mail steamer Trent Bermuda New York received
here this afternoon Of the dirigible balloon America
The following wireless dispatch to the officials of the
company received from Captain Downs this afternoon
AT a. m today, sighted Wellman's airship America
in distress
Sgnaed by Morse code that she required assistance
and help After three hours Of maneuvering and fresh
winds blowing got WeIman with his entire crew and cat
They are all now safe on board All are well The
America was abandoned in latitude 3543 north longitude
63.18 west"
Captain Downs later notified his company that the
Trent would arrive in New York tomorrow According TO
the description given by him of the disaster to the abp
she was abandoned about $50 miles north by east of Cape
Hatteras.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
CUPID DECIHATES
TEACHERS RANKS
School Teacher Wives All
Rage This Fall" Says
Supt. Stuart.

'If the activity in the matrimonial
market continues we viii be sept busy
making new teacher appointments this
winter"
This statement was made today bv
superintedent Of Schools Stuart, who is
preparing new names to submit to the
Board Of Education tomorrow TO hu va
cancies left by young women teachers
who have been married this faH.
Ten teachers have married since the
board last met" said Mr.. Stuart. There
seems to be an unusual demand for
school teacher wives this winter We
are glad TO see these young women get
ting along in the world, though we are
sorry TO lose their services"
The large number Of marriages proved
boon to the Normal School graduates.
who saw no hopes Of getting positions
this winter. As a result Of Cupid's
workmanship, thirty-three OF the eighty
three graduates who faced the winter
with the prospect of no appointment
will be brought into service If the board
confirms Mr.. Stuart's recommendations
tomorrow
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
BETTER CAR SERVICE
FOR ANACOSTIANS
District Commission Orders
More Cars In Rush
Hours.

The District Electric Railway Com
mission has issued an order for better
service on the Anacostia line during the
rush hours Of the afternoon.
The action of the commission is in
line with the desires Of residents of
AnacosJia, wEo through the Anacostia
Citizens Association recently filed q
complaint
The order is effective October .24 and
provides that the Washington RAILWAY
and Electric Company shall operate re-
tween Ninth and + streets northwest
and Anacostia south and east bound
cars, each having a seating capacity Of
not less than thirty-fOur adults. on 4
headway OF not more than two-and-one-
half minutes, leaving Ninth and f
streets northwest and Anacostia soutn
and east bound cars. each having a seat
ing capacity OF not less than thirty-four
adults, on i headWay Of not more than
tWO-and-One-half minutes, leaving Ninth
and + streets northwest, alternate cars
tC pass over the Center Market route.
and the Union Station route between
the hours Of 4:30 p. m. and 3 p. m, and
D. m. and $50 p III, on all days ex-
cepting Sundays and holidays.
of from seven TO eight minutes on the
Union station line and six minutes on
the Center Market line.
II was said at the office Of the Dis
trict commission this afternoon that
the order was issued after an investf-
cation by H. c. Eddy, the secretary,
into the conditions complained Of by
the Anacostia citizens. It was also
said that the Washington Railway and
Electric Company would comply with
the order.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18

The news OF the rescue came to this
city on the heels Of a report from the
steamer Nesaba that the air naviga-
tors had succeeded in reaching SABLE
Island
This report however. was believed 20
have been due 10 the wireless operator
on the AIesaba misreadLng a dispatch
from the HelliE Olav. The POINT where
the airship was picked I'D Is about half
way between Eermuda and Cape Hat
teras- showing the airship had besn
blown far out OF IT'S course since re-
ported on Nantucket on Surdav.
From l2-45 D. m Sunday until Can
tain Downs message was received
sho~-iv after noan. to-day the Atla -ttic
had been swept from wireless stations
along the coast The America was last
head Of OF Siasc0nseJ. Mass. At I2:45
O'Clock Sunday afternoon Wireless Or
orator CHM, in the MarcOni Company-s
station at Siasconset, sent a query IL
rected 10 the America asking II all on
board were well. The reply, very feeble
and indtstinct. came back. II consisted
estimated that the America was 100 20
coast, although her exact location was
doubtful
At that time, and since, the weather
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
BIG BALLOONS RACE
ACROSS THE LAKES
Five Contestants for Bennett
Trophy Reported Headed
for Canada.

ST. LOUIS. oct 1S-Of the ten bal
looms which started from St Louis
yesterday in the international distance
race for the Gordon Bennett cup six
were heard from early today.
One Of the big gas bags. the Million
Club OF St Louis. was conI eIIed 10
land SIX miles north Of Ra,ine. Wis,
at O'Clock Pilot Won PhuI. it IS be-
heved, was afraid 10 cross the lake.
Alfred lie Blanc's French balloon
passed over Zion City. Ill. al $50
o'clock this morning. lie Blanc was
travelling in a northeasterly direction
before a strong breeze. He dropped a
note saying that all was we'll
Five balloons were sighted over Mil
waukee- They were sailing at a height
OF about 2.00 feet.
Balloon experts here said today that
the course taken BY the balloons was
the best that could have possibly been
taken After sailing to the west fO~ a
the northeast. and from the location Of
those this morning IL Is evident all are
bound straight for the Canadian border
AerOnaUts maintain that across the
lakes on the Canadian side there is a
strong eastern current that viii carry
a balloon TO the Atlantic coast. 1t was
this route that Capt. Eugene Honeywell
sought on a trial flight several months
ago, and IL would cause no surprise II
the aerOnauts strike this current and
increase the lOng-distance fight record
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
THOHPS PSON RELIEVED
OF SCHOOL DUTIES
Principal Facing Sensational
Divorce Suit Asks for
Substitute.

At his own request. il is said, Prof
Reginald l. Thompson. principal Of the
Hamilton school and Of the FRANKLIN
night school. against whom sensational
charges were, Aled yesterday by his
wife. Mrs. Maud Thompson. in a suit
for maintenance pending between them.
has been temporarily relieved Of hts
charge at both schools BY Supt. Stuart
1t was stated positively by superin-
tendent Stuart this afternoon that
Thompson had not resigned, as he had
threatened 10 do, and that he had not
been suspended. NO action would be
taken against him here, If at all" said
the superintendent. until after the
court dispOses Of his case"
Prof. Thompson is at his home, about
a half mile outside Of Glendale. Nd.
He lives alone there, but has relatives
in the village. He was not at either Of
his schools yesterday or last night.
There is now a substitute in his place
at both schools.
Prof Thompson asked to have A sub
stitute put IN his place indefinitely, %
said Mr.. Stuart. because he said ne
felt that II would be better for the well
fare Of the school for him 10 be super
seded there until the charges preferred
fie,etAA-2I -AAlLl Dg MS Nlles are disposed OF
and 1 agreed with him. l have not re-
ceived from any intimatiOn OF an inten-
ton on his part TO sever his connection
with the school system
Acting Secretary Of the oBard of Ed
ucation WilmOt said he had seen moth
ing Of any communication from Mr.
Thompson.
Mrs Thompson filed a suit against
her husband for maintenance for her
self and child last week She AYERS that
he has not contributed to her support
since last fall She is now living at
5l6 Sixth street northeast.
Thompson has until next Fridaf to
show cause why he should not sup
port his family.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
HoZU the Teams Lined Up
for Game Today
By THOMAS S. RICE

SHIBE PARK. PHILADEIPHIA.
Oct A-Ftne and hot here today. iust
the weather Tor baseball and things
with straws IN them. Everybody wttb
the price IS taking both.
Much more animation was noticeable
outside the grounds today than yester-
oay' and was due 10 the Athletics win
ming the opener. The Philadelphia fans
are so enthused they are beginning 10
make fuss like a noise when the bold
Athletics turn on something good in
practice, but on the whole they are the
most sedare rooters ever seen away
from an amateur cricket game at an
English country club. The afternoon
papers yesterday spoke at length of
fans cheering the victors for two hours
after the downfall Of the Cubs: put a
copper on that Little more attention
vas paid 10 the feat than 10 an Ohio
Republican getting job as consul 20 a
fat post
Quaker Fans Enthuse.
Quaker fans feel their enthusiasm.
but don't express 1t much. Naturally.
the home folk are fun of enthusiasm
and things over the brave way the
2lAlAEAAEc gOA44 oLeLS SAO00 I'D QnGeT
fire yesterday, but our statement that
it was a most ordinary ball game
goes as il lays They did all that
was expected Of them and they are
getting good wages for it. We are
not here to see a series for the cham
piOuship Of northeast washington.
but of the world, and 1t is I'D TO the
cOntenders to furnish a first class
game OF real baseball
Both teams were on the field early
and the game started promptly at 2
p. N.
Lapp Has His Delivery.
Lapp IS the regular catcher for
COMBS, and handles his delivery today.
but the sentiment is to send Ira Thom-
as back. Ira has been going along as
a recognized second rater Tor years
but he came into his own yesterday.
and the demure soft-toned Quaker fans
want TO see him keep on catching until
he blows up or makes a permanent
reputation.
Dygert- was pitching and Donahue
Continued on Tenth Page.)
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
TITLE HIPPED Off
BY FALL Of THRONE

Except 10 learn. through press dis
patches that the new Portuguese
public had abolished his title. Vis.oupt
de AIte, Portuguese minister. doesn't
know whether he is either a viscount or
a minister.
Since King Manuel and the rovaI
family ned from the guns which bonn
D2rded the palace, the Portuguese min
ister has received no adViCes from Lis
BON. The new government Is takfUs its
lnc IN communicating with him while
The yiscOUnt nndS his situation daily be-
coming more prepieXing-
Ine viscount dislikes to discuss the
matter, and Is spending most Of his time
at the Metropolitan Club WHAT hfs
plans VIII be IN the event the rumOr
concerning the abOlishmeut Of his title
be true he has not intimated.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Fair tonight. Wednesday partly
cloudy; not much change in tempera-
ture; northeasterly winds, increasing
Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
TEMPERATURES
SUN TABLE.


Today-High tide. I.32 a. m. and 7.R
p. m; low tide. 1.4O a. ~. and 1888 D. m
TomorrOw-High tide, $40 A. m and
S:S7 2. m; low tide, 2:2S a. m and 2:3S
=. m.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18

CONDITION OF THE WATER.
HARPERS FERRY, ". Va, oct. is
both rivers clear this morning.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18

bureaus have reported mild weather or
&c A-lAL-L-c Se1DOard with the eXcep-
I9n u an electric storm on Sable
island, 100 miles OF the Nova Scotia
coast
Although no official advices have been
received as 70 how the balloon WAS
wrecked, Il IS believed that il feII &
F-sttLL or the SABLE island electrical
storm and was wrecked IN q tempest OF
L.SAtllnS and sharp contrary winds
me America had evidently been Blown
out lar 20 sea and drifJed down past
tii~ gateway 10 harbOTs beyond the BOs-
COl and southern ports
H'4aY AZ was repOrtd no damage rad
oeeA aofie ana 10 mention was made OF
'4-u ~e@ther- -At noon Sunday the last
message rom the America stated thar
Wellman believed he was southwest ~
NaLiLucket The America was equipped
Win az Instruments used by naviget-
gis ana many specially constructed
among these was a meter for the tore
casting OF future weather.
The original plan was 70 turn the
america ianCw1rd II the weather be-
came TOO dangerously Ihreatening- As
events nave transpired, Il is believed
that the America was taken rlnaVvares
~ lne storm late Sunday, and mas been
tlIunS about il the air in the mercv
cf the winds ever since.
1ne tacr that thE wireless instruments
were working on the America today in
clcateu tnar the balloon has been In
curing for help through the agency
oi ner wireless. although experts
Lno1ght that probably Operator JACK
irwin husbanded the precious electric
1uce and did not send calls for hklp
except at Ions intervals
The weather on the coast all along the
Atlantic seabOard has been fOggy. and
X IS considered probable that VVeIlman
oid not know exactly where he was
drifting
All DirigibIe Records Broken.
Judsins from the information received
II is believed WeIlman has broken all
dirigible balloon records.
According TO Captain Downs report
the America was in the air seventy-tvTo
hours.
Having left Atlantic City at S.O3 O'Clock
sunday morning. K was almost three
days that the crew were alofJ Captain
Down stated that he first sighted the
america AT a. m today. although the
balloon was maneuvering IN wind Cur
rents for three hours before the men
were taken of
The old record for continuous fight
was made on May g. 1909. by Count
Zeppelin, who remained aIoft for thirry-
seven hours Wellman nearly doubled
this.
The Washington times., 1910-10-18

HAVANA, Oct. 1S-With more than
100 estimated dead and a property loss
believed to amount to millions OF dol
lars, from the two terrific hurricanes
that have swept Cuba in the past week.
a third hurricane. Of equal intensity to
the first two. IS said to be forming
south Of Jamaica. Havana is In the
throes Of panic The last two gales
have done incalcuable damage, and a
third may beggar the island.
Ihe second gale has about died down.
but communication with interior snoints
is still cut of Shipping all along fhe
coast has suffered terribly. and II Is
feared that many lives have been los4
Continued on Fifth Page)
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
WEATHER REPORT.

The position this morning OF the West
Indian hurricane cannot be definitely
determined. as all wires are down in
the Florida peninsula south of Jackson
vile, so that observations from Tampa,
Jupiter, and Key West are missing. The
center. however, is prObs bly, near Tam
high as far North as the South Carolina
coast The storm appears to be moving
north-nOrtheastwa and dangerous
gales are Indicated for the south Allan
tic, probably extending nOrthward to
Hatteras during the next twelve to
t7venty-four hours
The Washington times., 1910-10-18
HAVANA IN PANIC
WITH 100 NOW DEAD
Hurricane Forming South of
Jamaica May Complete De-
structiOn In Cuban City.
BULLETIN.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Oct. Is.-It
is impossible to estimate the number
Of dead down the coast, in this after
moons storm The hurricane is raging
with fearful velocity. A large part of
the business section Of this city is un-
der water. The storm tide is the high
est in sixteen years.