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Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
PLANNED TO WRECK CAR
Escaped Negro Prisoners Plotted TO
Rob Passengers on w. 3. & A.
After Smashup.

That one of their number had plan
ned to derAil and wreck an electric
rain and then to swOop down on the
passengers, dead or alive, and rob
them of their valuables, was testified
to by members of a band Of negroes
who were before Justice Hull in the
Mount Winans Police Station, Balti-
more county yesterday.
There were six of them, and they
were arrested after their escape from
Cheltsnham Reformatory. Five of
the negroes blamed the sixth, Norman
Smiley, a l6-year-old youth, for origi-
mating the idea of wrecking the train,
and they told at length how every de-
tail of the proposed outrage had been
planned.
The scheme was to place obstacles
on the tracks of the Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis railway near
Annapolis Junction at a point where
their handiwork could not be seen
by the motorman of the doomed car
until he was too close TO it TO prevent
q serious collision.
Ii appears that Smiley's plan was
indorsed by his colleagues and they
were on the point of carrying them
out yesterday morning when the nerve
If the five failed, and Smiley found
he could not put his ideas into execu-
tion alone. When questioned as TO
the truthfulness of the stateme nts of
his companions, Smiley sullenly sub
stantiated their stories
The negroes will be returned to
Cheltenham Reformatory. The ne
groes range in ages from Is TO 81
years, and were sent to the institu-
tion on serious charges. They are
Daniel Gray, Baltimore; Jerome
Johnson, Brooklyn, Md. ; Richard Jen-
ifer, 0xten Hill, Prince Georges
county; George Luckett, Baltimore,
and Norman Smiley, of Denton, Nd.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
MANY MEN WORSHIP.
Over $50 Men Of St. Mary's Parish
Are Present at Second Service of
Retreat.

The second evening of the retreat
at St. Mary's Church was more large
~ attended last evening than On the
previous one, nearly 100 men being
present, and the interest in the re-
treat seems to be gaining.
Last evening Father Daley. who is
conducting the retreat for the men.
took the Baltimore fire az subject
and drew valuable lessons there1 rom.
At no time was the Father discor-
certed. but spoke in an even flow OF
language for about an hour, end the
auditors listened with keen interest
and when the talk was over those
present had plenty of food for re-
fection
The speaker showed by apt illus
tration the work of the demon rum,
and the unwillingness of men to admit
that drink has any hold on them
The services began with the recitation
of the rosary and then sermon and
Benediction of the Most Blessed Sac
rament.
Tonight the same order Will be
observed and it is expected that evea
a greater number Of men will be
present.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
ANOTHER SPRING DAY.
The Seasons Reversed and Winter A
Thing TO be Sneezed al.

Today was another spring day the
inhabitants have been treated to this
winter 1t is the 'steenth spring day
this winter, but indeed there has been
no winter, and what is known as such
a season is merely a thing to be
sneezed at.
And people are sneezing at it, too.
If one goes calling these days, the
maid opens the door with a sneeze.
The lady Of the house makes her bow
and handshake with a sneeze, and
holding her handkerchief to her nose.
with pardon me" sneezes again
before she can acknowledge your
greeting.
The weather, that ever-fruitful
topic of discussion, is uppermost in
the minds and on the tongues of all.
Boys, thinking it is springtime, have
been playing marbles for weeks
Even some at Eastport today were
flying kites. Girls are jumping rope,
and both boys and girs are roller
skating on the circles, and at the post
office until staid old Annapolitans
have begun to think they are iu New
York so frequently do chey have to
dodge automobiles and roller skaters.
fhe mercury in the tube has ascended
skyward. Dame Nature has turned
a double back-action saumersault, as
undignified as it may be, and the sea-
ons have become badly mixed. Dan
delions are blooming in the gardens,
rose bushes have buds bursting in into
bloom in several gardens in town, the
birds are singing and-well, to use an
old colored mammy's expression Deed
der amt no moh wintah like in de
olden times, an it looks jes like some
thins gone wrong wifi this yer earf of
ourn.'
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
TWO MORE THURSDAYS
Reception at Government House Yes
terdaY Third From Last.

Many callers left cards yesterday
afternoon at the Government House.
MRS. Goldsborough, wife of the Gov
ernor, received from to 6, as her
usual custom on Thursdays.
Mrs. Goldsborough was assisted by
her sister, Mrs. Bowman, of Spring
field, Ohio, who is spending the
month here and in whose honor many
social entertainments have been
given. In the State diningrJom Mrs.
Dawson poured tea and Mrs George
Bennett Keester, wife If Ensign
Keester, u. S. ~, formerly Miss Eve
lyn Worthington, served chocolate.
As Mrs. Goldsborough will not re-
ceive during Lent, there are only two
more Thursday afternoon receptions
at the Government House this sea-
son; next Thursday, January %, and
tie following Thursday. January 30.
Lent this year comes earlier than
usual, Ash w sdnesday falling on Feb
ruary 5.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
PLAYING INDIANS.
Guns for Christmas Gifts to Boys Do
Some Damage and Cause Fright
Near Spa Creek.

III the boys in the neighhorhood
Of Spa creek, Shipwright. Revel,
Conduit and Market streets who had
guns given them by fond parents for
Christmas gifts, enjoyed a glorious
afternoon yesterday playing indi-
ans
Indians, of course, shoot. So did
The boys Very likely they took les
sons from some of the moving picture
shows they see. However, air rifles
were doing their best (or their worst)
in the hands of the "Indians" for
several hours yesterday afternoon.
Several windows we're broken in the
neighborhood, and the ladies took
shelter meath their own roofs for
safety.
Those on the street lodged bullets
and said a prayer for the fathers who
gave their scions air rifles and shot
guns for Christmas presents. This re.
minds everybody that the little Balti-
more boy of years who shot the man
with a gun the boys father gave him
for Christmas gift. is to be sent to
a reformatory. Nothing, however, is
to be done with the father who gave
the boy the gun for Christmas pres
enC.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
OYSTER CULTURE IS
SHOWING INCREASE
Fifteen thousand Acres Wanted
for Planting.
DIR. GRAVE ISSUES WARNING.
Gives SQUAD Reasons and Advice 70
Prospective Cullurisls.

Oyster culture has come into its
uwd in Maryland, was the express
sion of Or. Caswell Gravel, Of Johns
Hopkins University former - cretary
Of the Maryland Shelltish Commits
sion, when he learned that the area
leased and applied for in the Chesa-
peake and its tributaries by pros
pective oyster planters had exceeded
Is, 900 acres.
DIR. Grave since his place ON the
commission was taken last spring hv
". II. Maltbie. has kept alive his
keen interest in the infant industry
of oyster culture. A member of the
original commission created 10y the
Haman Oyster law Of 1906 Dr. Grave
compiled the annual reports of the
commission, showing in detail the
slow steps toward the establishment
of an Industry that had been opposed
for generations by the oystermen ot
the old regime and the politicians
who reflected their sentiments.
Into the Haman bill. comprehcns
IN its provisions for the fostering
of the newborn oyster culture, tbo
Legislature that enacted il into law
inserted one or two innocent-lookine
paragraphs which caused the Com
missi 1ners to feel that the law had
been so emascUlated that its original
purpose was well-niph defeated
rhen the last Legislature passed
the Campbel-Prict law, which revived
the spirit of the Haman law, and
advocates Of oyster culture took
heart, as did those who had been
waiting for favorable auspices under
which to undertake the new indus
try.
Immediately after the new law
went into operation a majority Of The
existing leases, the rentals upon
which in many cases had not been
paid were cancelled Then Others be-
gan to lease, and as the year wore
on the number of acres climbed TO
total that soon exceeded the record
of the preceding SIX yeBrs, which had
been exactly 2,979.93.
In his final report DIR Grave.
foreseeing the coming rush for areas,
included a little treatise upon the
practical side Of oyster planting.
This may be obtained by any pros
pective planter free of charge at the
office of the commission in the Ma
tional Marine Bank Building, on
South Gay street, Baltimore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
FOR PAUL JONES' BURIAL.
Body Of Admiral to be Transferred to
Chapel MausOIeum on January 26

Naval Academy authorities today
announced that the ceremonies incl
dent 70 the transfer Of the remains
of John Paul Jones to their final rest
ing place in the expensive crgpt or
mauselem constructed in the base
ment of the Chapel edifice, will be
held on Sunday, January 26.
The program for the ceremonies
has not been mapped out in detail,
bat it is expected that many promi-
nent persons will be in attendance.
The remains of the distinguished
Admiral have been resting in re-
cess OF Bancroft Hall since they were
brought to Annapolis from France
several years ago, and have been
viewed by hundreds of visitors to the
city.
One part of the program that has
been arranged is that the brigade of
midshipmen will act as the escort of
the body from Bancroft Hall to the
Chapel. l'inishing touches are now
being put on the mauseleum.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
IGNORANT SCHOOL BOYS.
A Gentieman's Experience at ElvalOn--
5 Boys Don't Know What wash
ington is Capital OF.

An Annapolis man, whose business
often takes him through the county,
had occasion On Wednesday to go to
Elvaton. While waiting on the plat
form for the car, he encountered five
white boys.
The conversation veered toward the
eitv of Washin yton. The gentleman
asked the boys of what Washington is
the capital. Not one of them knew.
Finally one said he beiiayed Wash
ington was the capital of Maryland.
Another boy spoke up and said, No,
Annapolis is the capital of Mary
land"
Up to the time of the cars arri-
val. not one ef the FIVE white boys
could tell the Annapolis man of what
Washington is the capital. And the
worst of it is that all five boys told
him they go to the public school.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
| MISS WISE TO Be
BRIDE OF A DUKE
Baltimore Beauty to Wed De-
scendant Of Richelieu.
FORMER RESIDENT OF ANNAPOLIS
News Of Engagement Of Daughter oi
Late Capt. Wise U. S. N.
Announced.

The engagement of Miss Elinor
| Douglas Wise, who formerly lived in
Annapolis when her father. Capt
Frederic May Wise, was attached to
duty at the Naval Academy, to the
Duke de Richelieu. a descendant of
one Of the oldest and proudest of the
French nobility. has been announced.
Miss Wise recently left Baltimore
for Europe TO study and train a prom-
ising voice for grand opera. The
wedding will probably take place in
Baltimore, where the mother of ths
bride-to be resides. Miss Wise has
returned from the other side with her
sister, Julia, and is expected in Bal
tlmore in few days.
Miss Wise, whose brilliant social
success is a matter of recent memory
in Baltimore, come on both sides from
distinguished ancestry. Her father
the late Capt. Frederic May Wise, Of
the United States Navy. won high
note in the service, especially in the
stirring time of the Boxer UPRISING
in China, where he was sent in com
mand of the Mouocacy, with the allied
forces who went 10 the relief of the
foreign residents in the besieged dis
tricts.
The admirals in charge of the allied
fleets unanimously elected him to the
command of affairs in Taku, and so
well did he discharge his duties that
it was by his energy in completing
the railroad and providing trauspor-
tation that Tien-Tsin was saved.
His own vessel was fired on. and it
was through the judgment and wise
course of Captain Wise that war was
verted between the United States and
China So highly did the Chinese
themselves appreciate his services
that they erected a votive tablet to
his memory in Taku He was also dec
Grated by the Emperor of Germany
for his services at that time.
Captain Wise belonged to the fa-
nous Virginia family Of that name,
AMI his maternal grandfather, DR..
Frederic May, was a noted resident Of
Washington before the Capitol was
built. Miss Wise on her mothers
side is descended from a mingled
strain of French and the old Puritan
blood ot the famous Massachusetts
family to which John Quincy Adams
belonged.
Ms. Wise's father, j ohm P. Adams,
obtained the first right of way fer the
railroad across Panama, connecting
both oceans, which great advantage
was owing to his foresight in hasten
ing 60 France at critical time, when
the French rights in the matter were
about to lapse. Mrs. Wise's grand
father, Commodore John D. Daniels,
a prominent merchant of Baltimore
was commander of the Columbian
fleet under Boliver in the revolution
which established the independence
of Bolivia.
He was the son of Young French
officer, an intimate friend of General
Lafayette, who came over with the
latter to fight for the independence
of the United States. Miss Wise
shares, though in less degree, the
noble French blood of her fance.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
AL ABOARD SPECIAL"
FEATURE THAT PLEASES
9o,pIsr Form Of Advertisement
raat Most Merchants Admire.
the ADVERTISERS CORNER.
t...l H.rehsnls Pleased With Results
y Capitals Ads-Lumber Firms
Take Notice.

ra form of advertisement
.a,.H to be quite popular with
r..t ar the Annapolis merchants
rr special advertisement
r.l .1 % advertise some spec
.Iss ONE certain product, or one
r.sI ame particular season or
8ste.
.e era. ai the last issues OF The
rar.ta'. Mr. Frank A. Munroe,
.... drr goods merchant, was adver-
-,s.ue special sale, and when inter
.aueI d. representative Of The
r.la. mr. Mgnr0e stated that he
aa more ,han delighted with the re-
et. tr.-e0f-il fact, he remarked
.h.t tHe wa perfectly charmed. "
ln ether words. Mr. Munroe has
found out the truth Of the words "It
PAYS Advertise, and to advertise
nugr home paper. This brings to
ri tI. fact that not very long ago,
ut. aamrer of the local merchants
.aI advertisements inserted in a
pamphlet of some special kind, or in
ame program not for q local charit-
s.Ie 0r .alrch afair-paying cwo or
.ree dollars, or more, for advertis-
a. pace. which no one even got
nHsa of, the agent, solicitor or coll
e.5r having found personal use for
t money thus collected, which use
l- have been very private indeed,
said solicitor, or etc, disappeared
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
NAVAL MASK BALL TONIGHT.
Annual Domino" Party Promises to
Eclipse All Similar Events Of
Former Years.

officers on duty at the Naval Acad-
emy will tonight give their annual
mask ball or domino party. Extensive
preparations have been made for this,
the jolliest functions of the year for
the officers. and tOnight's affair
promises to eclipse all of its predeces-
sOrs.
Everyone attending the dance will
be expected to be in mask or domino
costume. In fact no one will be al
lowed on the dance floor unless so at
tired. At the proper time all hands
will unmask. The academy band will
be in attendance. A collation. will be
served during the evening.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
UNION SERVICE TONIGHT.
Brief Addresses by the -Four Pastors
on The Subject Personal Christian
Experience"

The final service of the union evan
gelistic meetings for this week will
be held this evening at s clock in
the Presbyterian Church. Gloucester
street. The subject TO be presented
to the meeting will be Personal
Christian Experience.
The four pastors who are conduct
ing the campaign will give very brief
addresses. stating theSthsme out Of
their own knowledge and obserEa-
tion. The desire of the leaders Of
the meetings is thus 70 present every
poss bic viewpoint of things religious.
There will also be a half-hour of
prayer in the same church this after
noon at o'clock The public is in
vited to both services.
The meetings of yesterday were
held in the Lutheran Church. In
pite of the unfavorable weather,
there was large congregation pres
ent In the evening, and the meeting
proved one Of very deep interest.
The increasing interest that has been
manifested through the course of the
week leads to the belief that the
meetings will be continued longer.
It is expected that announcement will
be made at the service this evening
concerning the plans for next week.
The attention of the members of
the churches which are cooperating
in this campaign-Baptist, Presby-
teriaD, First and Maryland Avenue
Methodist and Luthersn churches, is
especially called to the meeting for
this evening. The subject announced
is one that is vital TO the people Of all
the churches. The attendance Of
church members is specially re-
crested The public is also cordially
invited
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
ON PER CENTAGE BASIS
Circuit Court Decides County Treasurer
Paid. But Not Fixed Salary.


In an opinion fled in the Circuit
Court this morning Judge Brashears
decided that for his services in col
.cting State taxes ia the county the
County Ire asurer snail be paid by the
Couny Commissioners, but that this
compensation shall be on the basis of
a commission, not exceeding per
centum, and not on the basis of fixed
salary and an injunction is granted re-
stFaining the county from paying on
this salary basis.
The suit was filed on behalf Of
William E. Cecil through W. Hallam
Claude, Esq. attorney, who alleged
that the county was about to pay
Treasurer Linthicum s bill Of $3.50 for
salary. The Commissioners filed their
answer TO the suit, stating that the
payment they were about to make the
Treasurer for collecting State taxes
was not to be on the basis of fixed
salary, but was to be solely on a per
centage basis.
This position is in accordance with
an official opinion to that effect given
the Commissioners in December last
by Counselor Ridgely P. Melvin,
and it is upheld by the Court.
The Court, however, says in effect,
that inasmuch as no final action has
yet been taFen by the Commissioners
in disposing Of Mr.. Linthicum' 's
claim for salary, an injunction viii
be issued in cor formity with the
Courts opinion. The order was sub
sequently passed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
NOT TO MOVE THE M. A. c.
Governor So Tells Committee of Fred
erick COuntans Who Want il
Located There.

Explaining that the property Of
Maryland Agricultural College at Col
lege Park is too valuable to make q
change of location feasible, Governor
Goldsboroueh gave a committee Of
Frederick citizens who called on him
here yesterday no hope for the removal
of the institution. The committee re-
presented the Farmers Association,
Mayor and Aldermen. County Commits
sioneIs and Board of Trade.
The Governor, however, agreed to do
all in his power TO establish an xeperi-
mental farm in Frederick county, if
such request came from the citizens
of the county in writing
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
To Attend Funeral.

Mr. and Mrs E. B. Cole, left this
morning for Morristown, Pa, to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Geo. w. Matchner,
formerly employed by the Postal Tele-
graph Co, at Annapolis, Nd. During
his residence here Mr.. Matchner stop
ped at Mr.. and Mrs. Coles home.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
Well Palronized.

The soiree at the Lryic Hall Ruesday
night was we'll patronized. The at
tendance was large and the music by
Prof. Henning's orchestra was espe-
cially good. The music is a feature
of these soiree's the dance programs
being we'll arranged by the leader,
first class musician.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
AT Home on Mondays.

Mrs. Eugene Worthington and her
daughters Mrs. George Bennett KEGS
ter, wife of Ensign Keester. U. S. N,
and Mrs. John Marstou, wife of Lieut.
Marston, u. S. NJ. c., will receive on
the remaining Mondays in January at
their residence on Duke of Gloucester
street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
Fines for importers Of Diseass

The House passed the Kindred bill
imposing a fine Of $500 on any trans
portatiOn company that brings 90 the
United States a person suffering with
epilepsy. any form Of mental disorder,
tuberculosis or other dangerous con-
tagioua disease.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
farmers aATIONAL BANK
OF ANNAPOLIS, MD
Total Resources, ST.. 557,125
INTEREST COMPOUNDED in its Saving
par-ment every FOUR MONTHS.

INTEREST COMPOUNDED in its Savings De-
par-ment every FOUR MONTHS.
me most certain and sound method of accu-
al'@t'ag money is by COMPOUND INTEREST
7~~oUNl. The large profits accruing therefrom,
"'o additions made thereto every FOUR MONTHS,
make the way easy and satisfactory In order to
e1ufe the bst results it is necessary to set aside
weekly or monthly definite sum from your income
ana deposit it to your account 10 continue this
9.n year 70 year will require firm resolution and
'.le selt-denial but the results will more than
justify the sacrifice made.
ms Sank is under the rigid examination and
''l'y Of the United States Government.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17
GET THE CAPITAL

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have is, lbe q nig1th brings
81 taEifsl g. ycUr doa isiiy Let
gE ntsr yaur gDhseriN atoaca.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1913-01-17

annapolis and vicinity
colder snd generally
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-05
THE MARKETS
Chicago Cash Grain Quotations

Wheat No. red, $l00m104: No.
3 red, 946t99c: No. , hard winter, %
Gt9liac; No. hard winter, 9lM
93hc; No, / northern spring. 92G94c;
No northern spring. 9lGl93c; No. 3
spring. 90m9lc. Corn~-No. >, 5ShM
59c; No , white, 1914 m59Mc; No 2
yellow, $50 G59c, Oats-No , white,
40AMll 12c; No. 3 white, 39ta a 4012c;
standard, 401am4tiac.
CHICAGO 1--we Stock.
Ilogs-Receipts $4,000. Quotations
ranged at $S.65MS,75 heavy shipping,
$S70GtS.So light shipping, $S40@S,55
heavy packing. and $I.65MS,35 good
to choice pigs.
Cattle Receipts 1900. Quotations
ranged at $S,5o1S65 prime steers
$6.S56o710 choice to prime fed beef
COWS, $7,60MN.00 choice to primo
hefcrs. $lo.5o@ll00 good to choice
veal calves.
Sheep Receipts 1000. Quotations
ranged at $7Oo07,5O choice to prime
lambs, $550U6.5o good to choice
yearlings. $525@5.50 good to choice
wethers, S4.256475 fair to good ewes
Butter.
Jobbing prices on South Water St:
Creamery extra, 2Sc per ID; extra
flrsts, &c; trsts 26H26ac. Price to
retail dealers: Creamery. tubs, 29c;
prints. Soc.
Choice timothy, $l7011.60 per ton;
No. | $l56l l6; No, >. $1&014; Illinois,
Indiana and Wisconsin feeding prair-
lie, $I50I $50; packing, $6,00W$I00
Live Poultry.
Turkeys, per h., loo: chickens.
fowls, 15t2c; roosters, l0'2c; ducks,
l6C; geese Zoe.
East Buffalo Live Stock.
Dunning \ Stevens Live Stock Com,
mission Merchants East Buffalo, \. Y.
quote as follows; Cattle Receirts
y cars: market steady Hogs-Re-
CENTS 10 cars. market steady: heavy,
| SS.Q0d9. 90; Workers. S9e0H9O5: pigs,
| $9.0o19o5. Sheer-Receipts 5 cars
/ market stcejy, top lambs, $1l5lI
195. yoarlu2s Sbr1U6.5o, wethers
| S5.75a60o; Owes, S, 3oQ5..V. Calves
/ Sa.uo0lQ,5o.