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The Colorado statesman., 1913-07-11

One of the unadvertised reunions Of
the celebration occurred in the con-
federate section OF the camp. A fife
and drum corps of men in blue tramp
ed up and down the streets of the con-
federate part of the city of tents.
They stopped before the tents, play
ed such fanfare as only drums and
flies can make, summoned forth the
occupants and shook hands, threw
their arms about the gray shoulders
and in a dozen other ways showed
their feelings OF friendship.
They kept 1t up for hours and WIS.,
tied practically every "reb" tent.
Their reception was as warm as their
greeting.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-07-11

When the house of representatives
recently undertook to name a commit
tee of its members to represent it at
the reunion of the blue and gray at
Gettysburg it was found that not a
veteran of the Civil war sat on the Re-
publican side of that body. The only
Union veterans in the house, three in
number, are all Democrats, and six
veterans of the Confederate army also
sit on that side. In the senate, how
ever there are six Confederate veter-
ans on the Democratic side and six
Union veterans on the Republican side.
AS indicating the passage of time, 1t
today in congress more veterans of
the Spanish-American war than of the
Civil war. Nineteen members of the
senate are veterans of the war with
Spain. One member of the house, who
has not seen war service at all, served
five years in the signal corps of the
army as private, and Delegate
Quezon of the Philippines was a staff
officer under Aguinaldo during the
Philippine rebellion.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-07-11

their feelings OF friendship.
They kept 1t up for hours and Wis.,
tied practically every ''reb" tent.
Their reception was as warm as their
greeting.
A remarkable coincidence of the
camp was the meeting of two men of
exactly the same name, coming from
towns of the same name, but in differ.
ent states. One fought on the union
side in the battle of Gettysburg, and
the other with the confederates.
These two men are John Carson of
Burlington, N j., and John Carson OF
Burlington, N. C.
They met by the merest chance.
The Jersey Carson was walking along
one of the streets, and saw a man in
gray. Just to be friendly, the Jersey
man stopped him and gave him a
greeting. 1t was not until they had
talked for several minutes that they
discovered their names were identical.
One bearded veteran of an Illinois
regiment told of an incident that hap
pened so years ago.
"As we rode through Gettysburg
that last time" he said, 81 remember
little girl stopped my horse and said
she wanted to give me bouquet. l
got down and she pinned a ribbon-a
little purple ribbon to my coat. Wear
that in the next battle you go into,'
she said
"'We're not going to have any more
battles around here told her.
Yes, you are she insisted. Those
hills back there are full of rebels
"I wore that purple ribbon through
the battle. l never saw the girl after
ward, but I've kept that ribbon, and
It's back at home in Illinois today"
striking contrast is seen in the
menu provided for the soldiers fifty
years ago and what they enjoyed this
year:
eakfast-Hardtack bacon,
beans and coffee.
Dinner-Bacon, beans, hardtack and
coffee.
Supper-Beans, hardtack, bacon
and coffee.
1913-Breakfast-Pu rice, fried
eggs, fried bacon, cream potatoes,
fresh bread, hard bread, butter and
coffee.
Dinner - Fricassee chicken, peas.
corn, ice cream, cake, cigars, fresh
bread, hard bread, butter, coffee, iced
tea.
Supper - Salmon salad, macaroni
and cheese. fresh bread, butter and
coffee.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-07-11

My heart beats faster tonight, saiL
Gen. Daniel E. Sickles. The throng-
ing hordes who have motored and
walked and trolleyed to my camp to
day have swept their hats off and hail
ed 1t as "Sickles Day"
And SO have always regarded
July 2.
II was on this day a half century
ago that God gave me strength to
serve my country and my maker bet
ter than | ever had been able to serve
them before.
1t was upon this day in '63 that
lost my leg and did my little part by
the mercy of God to preserve the
Union
July 2. 1863, broke hot and clear
Just as in the early hours today mor-
ten sun poured out of a sky but
trife overclouded. had retired
shortly after midnight the previous
evening and slept the quiet, dreamless
sleep that is generally attribute to
babes.
Last night l enjoyed just the same
pected of young fellow who at nine
ty-three is still able to read without
his glasses, eh?
Many men who came today to
shake my hand told me they were too
busy to do so so years ago-that their
whole hearts and minds were
wrapped up in the conflict to come.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-07-11

A grandson of Francis Scott Key
composer of The Star Spangled Ban
ner" IS here. He is John Francis Key
aged eighty-two, of Pikeviile, Md, ana
he is a veteran of the Second Mary
land infantry of the confederate army
Wearing a suit of gray. Key came
into town, weak and almost dropping
He has been in failing health, but de-
clared he was going to see Gettys-
burg on this occasion or die"
One of the oldest veterans in the
big camp is Captain w. H. Fleig of
Houston. Texas. who was ninety years
OF age on his last birthday, February
23, During the war he served with
distinction in the marine department
of the confederate navy. Captain
Fleig is one of the best preserved
men in camp and is more active than
many OF the other veterans score of
years less advanced.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-07-11

The camp Is full of unexpected
meetings. Every day brings forth nu-
merous meetings between men who
have not seen one another for many
years. Many are commonplace, but
some are extraordinary. For in
stance, here is one:
l. d. Munsee Of Erie county, Penn
sylvania, soldier in the 111th Penn
sylvania, was captured by the con-
federates at Peachtree Creek, Ga,
when he was one of Sherman's army
on the celebrated march to the sea.
He was being conveyed to the rear
by confederate soldier when the
union batteries opened fire upon the
party among whom he was a pris-
oner. The man who was guarding
Munsee was hit and fell, knocking
Munsee down and lying on top of
him.
Seeing his chance of escape, Mum
see lay very still under the uncon-
scious confederate while the battle
ragged around them. That night he
slipped from under the body and es-
capped to the union lines
II thought that fellow was dead"
said Munsee, but l saw him today.
Poor fellow, his minds bad, and he
didn't recognize me, but was sure of
him. couldn't even get his name, but
I'm goin over later to the Georgia
camp and try to find out who he is"
One of the most interesting places
in camp was the lost and found bu-
reau, located under the benches In the
big tent. Everything found on the
grounds was brought therosand thou
sands applied every day for missing
articles.
There were at least 100 crutches
piled up in the bureau, dozen or so ap-
plicants having called for them. Those
who come to redeem their lost
crutches seldom can recognize them
and most of them go away with some
body elses
There was one wooden leg also ly
ing unclaimed. 1t WAS brought in by
Boy Scout, who had found 1t under
tree.
Several sets of false teeth were
found.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
PRICE ONE GENT
STATE D. A. R. CONFERENCE.
ABrual Assembly To be Held Here
Next Week.

The annual State Conference of the
Maryland Daughters Of the American
Revolution viii be held in the old
Senate Chamber, this city. on Thurs
day and Friday, November IS and ID.
The conference will open Thursday
morning. Move mber 3 promptly at
10 O'Clock. A large number of dele
gates are expected. Mrs. Cornelia
S. Hogan, Of Baltimore, is State
Regent. There will be reports by
various committees Ifrom all thu
Chapters in the State A subscrip-
tion luncheon will be given at Carve
Hall on Thursday, November lS
To this luncheon all delegates,
aItsrnates and members are invited.
All expecting to attend the subscrip-
tion luncheon will please notify Miss
Agnes Walton, 10 Francis street, not
later than Novebmer 10.
The following compose the com
mittee Of arrangements; Mrs. Weems
Ridout, chairman; Mrs Robert A.
We tlsh, acting chairman; Mrs Harry
G. Skinner, Miss Agnes Walton.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
MRS. GIBBONS HOSTESS
At A TEA DANSANTE
Official Receptions at Academy
More Elaborate han Formerly.
SOCIETY OUT IN FORCE.
Mistress Of Naval School Assisted bY
Wives Of Number Of Officers on
Duty There.

Much interest was added TO the fall
social season in Annapolis yesterday
afternoon, when Mrs. John Fl. Glib
bons, wife of the Superintendent of
the Naval Academy, held the first Of
her series of public receptions at her
quarters in Blake Row, at the Acad-
emy.
Mrs. Gibbons will receive on Wed
nesday afternoons during November
and it is expected she will hold Wed
nesday as her official receiving day
throughout the winter months. The
initial function yesterday afternoon
vas on a more extensive scale COM
pared to Mrs. Gibbons receptions
last season. 1t took the form Of a
Tea Dansante, and that was the pri-
nary reason for extending the period
for receiving by one hour. The re.
e ption hours were from to o o'clock.
Last year from TO were the pre-
yailing hours. The house was taste
fully decorated with dahlias and other
cut flowers, besides potted plants
Mrs. Gibbons was assisted in recceiv-
ing by the wives of a number of off,
GERS attached to duty at the Naval
Academy. Assisting in receiving
.he guests was Mrs. Logan. wife of
Capt. George w. Logan, commandant
Of midsbipmen; Mrs. Hoff, wife of
Commander A. B. HoT. and Mrs
Chandler, wife of Commander Lloyd
Il. Chandler poured chocolate, while
Mr.. McCormick, wife of Medical In.
spector A. Nj. d. Mccormick, served
herbet. Others assisting were Mrs.
Burrage, wife of Commander Guy II.
Burrage; Mrs. Parker, wife of Sur
geon e. C. Parker, and Mrs. Berry,
wife of Lieut.. Commander K. c.
Berry
Society folk of the Academy and
the city we're out in force during the
afternoon, and there was a large num-
Der Of callers, many of VIII jm partici-
gated in the dancing held in connec.
tion with the reception. An orches-
tra of the Naval Academy Band
furnished the music.
Two important events are on the
social calendar Saturday. Ia the aft
ernoon, following the football game,
Mrs. George w. Logan will hold the
first of her series of receptions ar
ranged for November, while at night
the officers of the Academy will be
nosts at the initial dance on their
schedule. Dancing will be in the
gymnasium.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
HOSPITAL BOARD MEETING.
Regular Monthly Session Board
Acknowledges Donations

At the Emergency Hospital this
morning the Board of Managers held
their regular monthly meeting and
transacted routine business.
The superintendent, Miss Bell,
reported the number of patients ad-
mitted in Ocober to be 20 number dis
charged, 30. Those receiving hos
pital trestment are 4S. remaining in
the hospital, Ia; sceident cases. 80 /;
dispensary cases. 142; operations, 10.
Plans fer holding the first com
mencemt Mt OF the Nurses Training
School were discussed. II is under
stood there will be one graduate nurse
Miss White, Of Annapolis. The
board also discussed the annual NEE L
ing TO be held the first Monday in
Decemher
The Managers ackt wledged dona-
tions in money from the following:
Mrs. Deifel. Admiral John Schouler.
Mrs. SchouIer, Mr. Louis H. Rehn,
Mr.. Edward Weiss. Mr.. Harry Knox
Mr.. Thomas w. Smith, of Wash
igto; "Cssh, Mrs. Curtis j. Nice,
Capt. and Frau Won Schwerdtner. Mr..
John w. Martin, DR., George T. Field
meyer, Eastport Colored Baptist
Church, Asbury NJ e. Church (col-
ored); College Avenue Baptist
Church, Maryland Avenue Nj. f.
Church, St. Martins Lutheran
Church, First NJ f. Church, Presby-
terian Church, and st. Anne's Church,
Mr.. J Newton Gilbert, Mrs. Elling-
haHsen, Mr.. Dean Russell
Other donations acknowledged Of
groceries, provisions, preserves,
canned goods, etc, were from Mrs
Ernest Miller, Mrs. John Irelsnd,
Jones & Franklin, Mrs. Edward
Jewell, Miss Kate Andrews. Mrs. Rob
ert Sommers, Judge James Cusscks,
Mrs. North, Mrs. Heller, Mr. Frank
Basil. Mrs Gale, Mrs Ennis, Mrs.
Robert NJ lss, Mrs Ellinghausen, Mr.
}, A. LUtz, cir Smith Eastport:
Mr.. Howard, Mrs. Hodges, z. Z. Doll
& Son. Mrs. Keyser, Mrs. Dtuw,
Mrs Zimmerman, Dr. Purtis. Com
mander Griffin, Mrs Engelke. Mrs.
Grafton Ridout, Mrs. Dorsey CASA
way, Mrs Frank s. Young, Mrs
Cresap, Mrs. Duvall, Mrs. Field
meyer, College Avenue Baptist
Churh (thank Offering decorations)
the Misses Hollddsy, Mrs. Lutz, Mrs.
Bowie, Mrs. Tisdale. w. f. Chilis &
Son, Luther Nichols, w. Goueliak.
J. A. Fowler MIR. Miller. Rev Dr.. G.
S. Bell, w. M.Holaday, Mrs. Hayes
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
EDUCATIONAL RALLY.
State Board Of Education To Hold
Mass Meeting at Court HOu
Nov. IS.

The State Board of Education pro.
poses to hold an educational mass
meeting at the Court House in this
city on November l5, beginning at 10
o'clock a. m.
1t is hoped to make the meeting o
very important gathering, and have
present noted speakers to address the
people on the needs of the schools and
the vital Importance OF an aroused
public opinion to give Intelligent and
generous consideration to public
school interests.
The meeting is expected to infiu-
ence favorable action IN the amend
nents to the public school law en-
jorsed by the State Board of Educa-
zion. These amendments include q
Statewide compulsory school attend
4nce law, county training schools for
teachers, and. after 1915, not TO al
nv any new teacher to enter the work
who has not been trained for It; six
Jeen cents State school tax for ele-
mentsry schools, tenure of office for
ASSISTANT teachers, a State super.
visor of rural schools, a minimum
school year of seven months for col
ored schools and the readjustment Of
teachers salaries.
1t is highly desirable that all teach
ers, trustees and other school Off
cisls, as well as the public generally,
should attend All are cordially i'm
vited
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
WARSHIP REPAIRS RUSHED.
Vessels Of NorioIk Navy Yard Prepare
for INN diate Service.

Orders have been received at the
Norfolk Navy Yard to put all vessels,
even tugboats, on war footing for
immediate service.
Orders received from the Navy De-
partment directing the installation Of
guns on the tugs Patapsco and Patux-
ent cansed the authorities there to put
extra forces of men to work in order to
prepare the craft for,seFvice. The two
tugs Sben equipped with guns will
proceed to Pensacola to await orders.
Night and Gay shifts will be worked to
expedite the sailing Of the tugs.
Repairs to the cruiser San Francisco
are also being rushed TO completion.
The San Francisco is also expected to
sail for Pensacola with the Patuxent
and Patapsco.
Other war craft, including several
torpedo boats, are being made ready
for service.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
pr9grs MAKE RECORD SCORE
Ia,,,..g Swept Shenandoah VaIly
Cs5s OF Their Feet, Piiing Up
88 Points.

rr football team Of Shenandoah
g....s I-aleuy did not even afford
w.. a class midshipmen fair
,- .a their game here yester-
5sv a.t.-.a91.
TH. .e midiies simply romped
.#.... Che field with the visitors,
e,5 .-.. 6 was all over they had
sa.... score of s8 TO o. The mid
l. were heavier, faster and bet.
..,r....3 and started with a race
,-strar rae visitors off their feet.
r-ru.n.as points we're scored in the
g.. .sa-lar and 58 ia the first half.
rr s -i9rity Of the local eleven
v. ua1 .asted throughout the game.
~. E team gained ground on a
,s.... o.. plays, including the or
v.. r4ss Specially good work
v ..a. hy Brown, Davis, Chal-
~. H.agas and Luth. The fourth
r... team has won all Of its games
bsaI.g this season, and is one of
r u. in the history Of the Acad-
en..
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
MIDDIES HAD LONG
AND LIVELY PRACTICE
Developing Defense Against For
ward Pass Plays.
SPIRITED WORK AT POINT.
Army Cadets Showed Fire and Dash
10 Long Scrimmage Yesterday
Afternoon.

One Of the longest practices of the
season took place at the Naval Acad.
emy yesterday afternoon, there being
a lively scrimmage' against the
Scrubs and drills along special lines
to the different players. OF the reg
ular backs Mitchell was at quarter
aud Harrison at fullback.
Leonard, the fast half has a rather
bad knee and he will not get in the
game against Bucknell on Saturday.
but it is be lieved he will be ab to
play the following Saturday against
Pennsylvania State. McReavy was on
the iiel d ia football clothes. but did
notget in the scrimmage. He had a
badly bruised face from someone
stepping on il during the Lehigh
game. Though he could play if neces.
sary. the coaches are letting him rest
a while. particularly as he has been
a very hard wJrker this season.
The halves used in yesterdays
work were Alexander, Failing and
Bodgett. while Miles played part Of
the time in Harrison's place. Mich.
OILS vas at quarter for the serond
team, and continued his good work.
Mitchell will probably start the
game with Bucknell, and will later
give way to Nichols.
The midshipmen were the victims
of clever and we'll executed series If
forward pass plays by Bucknell last
year, and 1t is understood that it is
using about the same play this sea-
son. Every effort is beinhg made to
build up good de tfense against it.
Army Has Long Workout.
A heavy 45-minute scrimmage was
the program at West Point yester-
day. The regulars and scrubs ham
mered one another. the first string
men securing two touchdowns through
fne work by Hodgson, Hobbs and
Benedict. Captain HoGe and Pritch
ard played fast hard game behind
the line. Hoge at halt and PritcharJ
at quarter.
In the first ten minutes Benedict.
who go back in the lineup for the first
time in week, booted the ball from
placement over the cross bar from the
S5-yard lice. Hobbs was shct over
the line for the Army's irst touch
down a few minutes afterward, and
Pritcharj intercepted a forward pass
1y the scrubs and ran 55 yards for
another score just before time was
called. A few minutes later, in
mass play, he hurt his legs and had
TO leave the game.
Doe went in at quarter on the reg
ulars. while Mullins drove the scrubs.
C'Hara was shifted tc guard in the
scrue line, Larkin going in his old
place at tackle. McEwan was in
jured and gave way early to Wad.
dell, who played an aggressive heady
game at center. The coaches are
devoting considerable time to the
Army's offensive play, which seems
to show more fire and dash.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
Elect Officers Of "Mess''

AZ the annual meeting of members
of the "OfIicers' Mess" of the Naval
Academy. the following were elected
officers for the year:
President Captain John H. Glib
bons, (ex-otficio) vice-president, Can
tain George W. Logan, secretary,
Lieut.. Com. B. B. Wygant; treasurer.
Lieut.. Com. James P. Morton: execu-
tive committee Pay Inspector Dewitt
Ramsay, Com. J. X. r. Pringle,
Lieut.. { ON. Adolphus Andrews, Lieut..
A. /. BeauTe gard, Lieut. Harold N.
Bemis, and Lieut.. Isaac G. BogaFt.
The election took place Tuesday night
in connection with a smoker and sup
per at the Mess building.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.
Real Estate in The CITY aud County
Changes Hands The Past Week.

Deeds for the following properties
which have been brought and sold the
past week have been recorded In
Court:
Catharine f. Gosweiler and others
have transferred to William Fl. Cook
and wife 95 l-2 acres in the Third dis
trict. Con. 400.
John Fait and wife have transferred
to Edward j. Simond, 70 acres in the
Third district Con. S5, etc.
Robert Moss, trustee, has trans
ferred to James Colbert, { la acres
in the Fourth district. Con. SIS, etc.
Ridgey P. Bond and wife have
transferred to Charles G. Sommers &
Co, lot at Jessup's. Con. SIS.
James Spencer Poore and Others
have transferred TO Herbert r. Orr.
so acres in the Fourth district. Con.
5000.
The South Baltimore Harbor and
Improvement Company sold to Ed
war I. Simond lot at South Ralti-
more. Con. SIS, etc.
John H. Smith aud Others have
sold to Eliza H. Lewis a tract con-
tanning three acres of land. Con. s5,
etc.
Emily E. Berkeley has sold to John
w. Daheke a S-acre tract in the
county. Con. s5, etc.
Albeon J. Corning. Jr., and wife
have sold to Lnsby H. Brown, l-2
acres in the Third district. Con. slG,
etc.
James T. Doyle and wife, have
sold to Edward o. Wilburn, 5 acre:
in the Fourth district, near Gsmbrill's.
Con. $500,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
IN THE DARK.
Electric Lights Suddenly Shut Of Last
Night.

Er. church in the city. every
theatre and every private reidence
irtrru where electricity is the only
Hgh. rs. thrown into darkness last
night between s and 9 O'Clock.
It Wednesday night and the
churches were holding prayer meet
lrg. Just in the midst Of the service
an .a. lights went out suddenly the
rooms we're thrown into utter dark
ness 'ag several minutes. Some Of
tba nervous women in the congre ga
ton became frightened, but there
ware 05 serious results.
Darkness also enveloped the thea
irs ana moving picture shows, and
tho condition OF things was anything
tut pleasant The same was true of
tfa homes lighted by electric lights.
THE were also darkened and candles
were rasorted 20.
Upon inquiry at the Annapolis
Public Utilities Company's office this
mlra0E it was ascertained that
tral.. at the power house at Acad-
emF Junction was the cause, but it
would not occur again.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
AVeasrsbie Visitor.

Mrs Joseph Smith, of Prince
Georges county, returned home Sun
day after spending q few days with
her sister, Mrs Mary + Sears II
was Mrs. Smiths first visit TO Annsp-
oils. She is in her 10Th year While
here she was visited by the follow
ing Mr. Frank Phipps, brother OF
Mrs Smith; Mr. Webster King and
family, Mrs Laura Armiger and
family, Mrs Annie Crawford and sons.
Mrs Thomas Sears and family, OF
Best Gate; Mrs. Arthur Carr and
family, Of Camp Parole; Mrs. Wood
field, Of Galesville; Mr. Griffin and
daughter, of Lothian Mr. NJ
r and 2 4, Sears They are all rel
atives Of Mrs Smith She wss very
much delighted with her trip here.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
Tempsrance Dar. Noysmbtr 9.

Next Sunday, November 9th, will be
observed as Temperance Day in all
Methodist Churches. Rev, DR.. w. 5.
Hanks, pastor of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church of Brooklyn, will accord
ingly preach at his Sunday morning
service on "Slaves Of the Saloon.
Members Of local temperance societies
are especially invited to hear him on
this subject.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
"sN0W BABY" NOT ENGAGED
Mrs. Peary Denies Report Daughtsl
]. 10 We'd.

Rear Admiral Robert 4. Peary wen
down the hay yesterday in a revenue
cutter from New York TO meet his wife
and his daughter Marie, the snow
baby, who has been attending school
3t Geneva,
When th2 explorer went TO Europe to
receive the decorations and other tesfi-
mnnials Of scientific societies he took
Mrs. Peary and bis daughter with him.
He left Miss Peary in school at Geneva.
Mrs. Peary returned with her husband
but recently went back TO bring Miss
Marie home.
Mrs. peary said the report that Miss
Marie, who IS tall and handsome, was
engaged TO no married was untrue.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-11-06
Funeral Tomorrow.

The funeral Of Mrs. Robert Bow ie,
whose sudden death after but three
day Illness occurred yesterday fore
noon, will take place tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock from st. Anns's
Church, the Rector Rev. Or. Joseph p.
McComas, officiating. The deceased
had been a member Of ST. Anne's for
many years and was = regular attend
ant at all services. She was in her ae
customed place at church last Sunday.