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THE SUN, BALTIMORE, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 19, 12 PRESIDENT OF THE COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK FLORISTS THEIR GUESTS HEW INTERESTS IN BANK Rumors Of B. Arid O. Aid To Commercial And Farmers'. CHICKEN THIEVES BOLD, People Of Chase's And Middle River Are Excited. tii- im 4 it REV.

DR. RUFUS W. WEAVER Dayton, Ohio. The Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore teams won the three silver trophies in the Dowllng contests. To Mr.

Charles L. Seybold, superintendent of Patterson Park, this city, fell the distinction of winner of the Brunswlck-Balke-Collender Company's diamond medal inthe contest between the 12 high men of the 12 teams. HELPED ERECT, SUN BUILDING Mr. "Petherbridsre Also First To Take tip BillpoKtlngr Business. Mr.

William O. Petherbridge, who helped to build the old Sun Iron Building and also has the distinction of being the first white man to engage In the bill-posting business here, celebrated his sixty-ninth birthday yesterday at his home, 421 Jefferson street, Homestead. Having little care for ceremony, Mr. Petherbridge spent the day entertaining old friends and relatives. Locomotor ataxia, which year after year Is taking the strength out of his legs, kept him In his big, comfortable armchair.

Except for the pain In the muscles of his legs he is in excellent health and so strong is his memory that there are few things of interest in the city's history for DO or more years that he "annot recall. In 1852, when the old Sux Building was being erected, he was employed by A. W. Denmead Sons as. an apprentice machinist.

If it had happened but a week ago no could have pictured more vividly the scene about Baltimore and South streets at the time the first Iron building in the world was being erected. Progressive builders from the North, Mr. Petherbridge said, came to see the work done, and crowds from all parts of the city and surrounding country- watched with intense curiosity every move of the workmen. After the completion of The Sun Iron Building Mr. Petherbridge followed his trade, that of a machinist, for a few years, when he saw that billposting was likely to become a profitable business.

Before that time all the posting had been done by a negro named Jackson, who lacked enterprise, Mr. Petherbridge said. With John B. Mann, a printer in The Sun Building, as a partner, he bought brushes, paste and ladders and plunged into the business with a determination to make It pay. When a show came to town, called the Russian War, he sent his men out with orders to post the bills on walls and fences as high as they could get them.

Mr. Petherbridge began to push his prices up and for a few years made as much as $80 a week. When his business was on the top wave of prosperity he heard that fortunes could be made in cattle-raising in Texas. He sold out and after the transaction had been closed word of a yellow fever epidemic in Texas made his party give up the plan of going thither. in until the volume of their voices was im mense.

So great, indeed, was their fervor that often they remained until the early hours of the morning engaged In religious service. "I attended the services," continued Mr. Weaver, "and' also learned that the miners would assemble early In the morning, before the time for them to commence work, and descend into the mine, where they would conduct their services. I made an attempt to be present at one of these unusual meetings, but could not secure permission to enter the mine. Gardeners' Club Entertains Members Of American Society.

DRIVE AND STEAMBOAT TRIP Visitors Charmed With Druid Hill Park And Other Features Of Bal timoreSome Happy Speeches. Visitors to the number of more than 400 from the Society of American Florists, which had closed a four days' session in Washington, came to Baltimore as guests of the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore yesterday aft ernoon. All the available omnibuses in the city. from eight-horse vehicles down, had been secured, but proved Inadequate, causing a little delay In starting from Mount Royal Station, where all assembled, though the majority came over on the Pennsylvania railroad. Finally a number of park phaetons were secured and the procession started.

The vehicles made a continuous line nearly five blocks long. Following the eight-horse om nibus, which the visitors declared was the largest they had ever seen, was Waters'- Fourth Regiment Band. The route was out Mount Royal avenue Into Druid Hill Park, around the lake, out Madison avenue to Eutaw Place, Chase street to Broadway, to Baltimore street, to Patterson Park. The line was extended through the burnt dis trict to Pier, 16, where all went aboard the steamer Annapolis. On each omnibus was a member of the Gardeners' Club, who pointed out the Inter esting features along the route.

There were as many women among the guests as men. and all took the keenest interest in the city They were greatly astonished at its size and attractive features. The natural scenery of Druid Hill Park, a Boston florist remarked, was "slmplv su perb no artificial effects can ever equal its grandeur and natural distribution of mas nlflcent trees. Its lack of ornamentation is Its greatest attraction." Mr. Seybold's Surprise.

The visitors had a very agreeable sur prise at Patterson Park, where Superin tendent Charles L. Seybold had planted an extensive and attractive emblematic desien In colored bedding plants, forming two American flags, between which was a design with the letters A. conspicuouslv In high-colored plants. The visitors heartily cheered when they saw the design giv ing tne initials of their society. The historic associations connected with Patterson Park were explained and the visitors seemed eager to catch every word.

The original program Included Clifton Park, but owing to the delay in starting Superintendent N. F. Flitton, chairman of the committee, concluded it best to visit only the two parks. Many visitors had ex pressed a desire to visit Clifton in compliment to Mr. Flitton and because It was the home of Johns Hopkins, but they had to be satisnea Dy seeing the Johns Hopkins Hos pltal building instead.

Astonished At Rebuildinsr. The ride through the burnt district caused universal astonishment at the buildings already completed. Many declared it was evidence of progress that seemed Impos- siDie. Many of the guests were from the East and expressed great surprise at what they canea tne "beautiful white marble stens" of the residences and asked where the stone came from. When told itwua Baltimore county production they were still more sur prised.

Many remarked on the cleanliness of the streets. Refreshments were served at once on boarding the steamer. Some members of tne hardeners' Club doffed their coats and attended to the wants of the guests with the skill of experts. Dancing was enjoyed by the younger guests on the boat on the way back to the city. The harbor and shipping.

Fort McHenry, Fort Carroll, Sparrows Point and other points of interest viewed from the boat further impressed the guests with Baltimore's greatness. Progress In Horticulture. The retiring president of the Society of American Florists, Mr. J. C.

Vaughan, of Chicago, said "There is a great awakening of interest in horticulture. Dwellers in cities, people in means, have caught the fever of living in tjie suburbs or in country homes. They will live among trees, shrubs and flowers. This is a wholesome, healthful life, the life of the Garden of Eden. Our young people may well acquire this taste; there can be none more natural or that makes more for the true and the natural ways of living.

"The florists of America are keeping pace with this growth. They are supplying all the embellishments of thse homes, and they are doing the planting In a more natural way. They are keeping pace with this increased Interest They are proposing further to supply to the lower grade teachers a text-book on nature study and plant life, which will enable them to teach the young children of our land In the primary grades the principles of this kindliest of all arts." Gifts To Mr. And Mrs. Vaughan.

Mr. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, ex-president, made a very entertaining speech, eulogizing the retiring president- He said "Treeplanting In Waschington has been carried more successfully and to greater extent than anywhere in this country. Washington is the Paris of America." The next meeting will be in Boston in March, so to have such exhibition as was originally contemplated by the Society of American Florists, which was born 21 years ago. Mr. Craig described the work accomplished by the ex-president for the society.

He ended his happy speech by presenting Mr. Vaughan in behalf of the mem bers a gold hunting-case watch, bearing his initials. In his reply the retiring president said he believed Baltimore was the first city in this country to become prominent for the good home gardens, such as are notable today. It is also the home of cooks, who prepared grand feasts. He feelingly acknowledged the mark of esteem tendered by the members.

Vice-President Freeman, of Washington, also spoke in high terms of Mr. Vaughan, but thought the great secret of his success as a business man was the Influence of a good wife that much of the credit given him was mainly due to Mrs. aughan, and to show how the members felt he presented in their behalf to Mrs. Vaughan a gold crown pin, set with diamonds. Mr.

E. Gurney Hill, of Richmond, cx-president, said "Our hearts go out In gratitude for the enjoyable occasion the Baltimore florists have shown us." Mr. William F. Kastner, of Buffalo, the new president, expressed his gratitude to the Baltimore florists, and declared he be lieved every member would join him In ac knowledging they were never better entertained. Mr.

Sands" Response. Mr. William B. Sands was called upon to speak in behalf of Baltimore. He said he knew he would be called upon to make an extemporaneous so he had prepared It in advance and put It In writing.

He said Baltimore Is a city of homes, not tenements; of schools, of libraries and hos: pltals, of beautiful women. He paid a glowing tribute to the city's history, where was born the immortal song of "The Star-Spangled Banner." He sketched the many things in the line of progress that Baltimore was first to Introduce. He showed the many wonderful creations In floriculture, especially in roses, that were made In Baltimore. He said Baltimore had more than her traditions; there is grit and go In her yet; she Is not a "has-been," but Is an "is-er." Sands' speech was greeted with applause. The committee of arrangements Included Messrs.

N. F. Flitton (chairman), F. C. Bauer, J.

J. Perry, Charles L. Seybold, I. Moss, Robert Halliday, William Eraser, Robert L. Graham, J.

A. Cooke, R. Vincent, E. A. Seldewitz, Philip B.

Welsh (president), Harry H. Flitton, J. Boone and F. G. Burger.

The ladies' committee of reception was composed of Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Talbot. Mrs. Burger, Mrs.

Seybold, Mrs. Graham and Miss Margaret Graham. The Washington Convention. The convention of the society just ended is regarded as one of the most successful in the history of the organization, and its members were earnest in their praise and appreciation of the hospitality shown them by their Washington hosts. Aside from the business and technical features of the convention, there was much Interest displayed in the social attractions.

Of especial Interest were the bowling and shooting contests, in which many of the delegates took part In both of these contests the following cities were represented by strong teams: Washington, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Brooklyn, St, Louis, rittsburg and ACTIVITY OF HE. G. M. SHRIVER President Maaon, While Reticent, Saym Help Of Tliat Great Corpo-ration Is "Xot To Be Despised." What Interests took the additional $200, 000 of the capital stock of the Commercial and Farmers' National Bank? This is a question which Is almost daily heard in Baltimore financial and banking circles, and is one which has never been satisfactorily answered. The bank officials are reticent about the subject and have given evasive answers when the direct question was put to them.

They invariably say that the bulk of the new stock was placed with interests which will materially advance the bank that it is in strong hands and that it is not likely to come on the market. Of course, it is well understood that the names of the stockholders, whether new br old, will bs divulged when the bank makes its next return to the State Tax Commis sioner or when the city and State taxes due on the stock are paid to the City Col lector. In view of the recent increase in the capital this return will be watched with more than usual eagerness, not only by those interested In this institution, but likewise by all whose business it is to have knowledge of new bank connections and the extent of such connections. II mors Of II. And O.

Connections. It will be recalled that the bank increased its capital from $300,000 to 000 about July 1. The additional stock was subscribed for at $130 a share, giving the bank a surplus from this source of $00,000. Gossip has been current In financial circles for some time that a large block of thls'addltlonal stock had been taken by interests closely Identified with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The names of those who subscribed to the stock are withheld, but it is rumored that some are officials occupying executive positions with this corporation who may be able, both as individuals and as the managers of a large and successful money -making concern, to old the bank by Increasing Its deposit line and by giving sound business counsel to its officers.

Mr. Walter A. Mason, president of the Commercial and Farmers', was asked yesterday regarding these rumors. lie said "I have nothing to say beyond the fact that our $200,000 additional capital was subscribed and paid for by individuals whose association could not be otherwise than gratifying to any bank's management. It is not true, however, that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad corporation has acquired control of this bank, and I do not know how the story has become current, unless it be by reason of Mr.

George M. Shrlver's activity in our board of directors. I am pleased to say that Mr. Shriver has always manifested much concern In our bank from the dny he first became a director. I am sure he appreciates the responsibility of being a bank director, and he wants to see the bank grow.

We have on our board 11 others like him." "Does Mr. Shriver hold much of the bank's stock?" Mr. Mason was asked. "Yes, he possesses a good block, perhaps ns much as $25,000, but that also is characteristic of our board. Mr.

Von Lingen owns Mr. Easter, Mr. Kcidel, $10,000, and I have $35,000 myself." "Did Mr. Shriver Influence other Interests to take the additional stock?" "Well, now that you mention it, I believe some of Mr. Shrlver's personal friends did subscribe for some of our new stock, and 1 presume they thought It a good purchase.

It isn't at all surprising that they should avail themselves of the opportunity to acquire large holdings." "Were these friends officials or executives of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company?" "Perhaps 60, but I really never have considered them In that light. To my mind it Is not at all remarkable that Mr. Shriver happens to have friends among the Baltimore and Ohio executives, or that they have confidence In Mr. Shriver to the extent that they personally acquired a good block of stock In a bank in which he Is a director. "Take It from any standpoint you wish nnd we are satisfied.

If you Insist on calling Mr. Shriver and his personal friends the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, It suits us, for It Is a name not to be despised." Valuable As An Ally. Mr. Mason's last sentence carries a weight of meaning, and he speaks from a shrew banker's viewpoint when he says that the name of the Baltimore and Ohio Is "not to be despised." Any sound, solid, substantial corporation which shows an warning capacity of over $2,000,000 a month is a valuable associate for any monetary institution to cultivate, and there is no bank in or out of Baltimore which would refuse an opportunity to make such a connection promptly. That the Baltimore and Ohio Company, as such, did desire to obtain a controlling influence in some local national bank some years ago is no secret.

In fact, the officers of Home of the now doing business here could tell of such overtures made to thorn during the Incumbency of Mr. L. F. Loree as president of the Baltimore and Ohio. Satisfactory arrangements were not effected, and the question was apparently dropped.

Nothing more was heard on this subject after Mr. Loree was sneer by Mr. Oscar O. Murray as president of the railroad. When the control of a bank was first discussed the Baltimore and Ohio officials took the ground that as they had considerable money to put on deposit it wo-id be rood business judgment on their part to have some active and official supervision in the handling of it when placed In a national bank or elsewhere.

Maryland Trust Experience. The experience of the corporation with the Maryland Trust Company may also be regarded as a factor In this connection. Mr. Loree was a director in that company, and the Baltimore and Ohio had a considerable sum on deposit with it at the time of its failure. It is true that nothing will be lost in consequence, as it is well understood that the trust company depositors w'll be paid in full but, nevertheless, the railroad was kept out of the use of this money for a long time.

Had the road needed it the results might have been embarrassing, but the strong financial connections of the corporation In New York and Philadelphia prevented it from being pinched by the temporary tieing up of part of its assets. Just here the point la raised by a local banker that the Baltimore and Ohio cannot be seeking control of a national bank in this city, regardless of what its officers may do as individuals. He points out that the corporation is financed almost wholly from New York. The operating offices are here; the treasurer's office Is here, and this is the recognized headquarters of the property. Nevertheless, when financial assistance is needed, when new securities are to be floated, when any considerable deposits are to he made It is always New York and Philadelphia bankers and institutions that control and direct the operation.

Therefore, this banker point out, the official statement made by the president of the Commercial and Farmers Bank that, although Baltimore and Ohio Interests may have acquired stock In the Institution as individuals, it is unlikely that the bank will ever become a distinctly Baltimore and Ohio concern. Previous Move Recalled. When the Commercial and Farmers' was on South street, as Is well known, it got into straits. At this time the suggestion was made to some large corporate interests presumably the Baltimore and Ohio to put up the additional capital required, retain the bank's deposit line and its customers and start out afresh with new blood, new capital and new energy. The matter was taken under favorable consideration by those approached.

Some advocated it. enthusiastically, but others were not so sanguine, and the proposition fell through. The outcome was the re-establishment of the bank by Its own stockholders and the election of Mr. Walter A. Mason as its president.

Mr. George M. Shriver, who Is assistant to President Oscar G. Murray, of the Baltl-more and Ohio, was elected a director in the bank last January. He takes a deep interest in its affairs and has worked hard for its success.

Mr. Shriver says that his capacity as a bank director Is wholly apart from his work with the Baltimore and Ohio, lie Is emphatic in declaring that the two positions he holds have no connection, direct or Indirect, and he deprecates any false impression which might exist on this score. The selection of Mr. Shriver as a director caused much of the gossip now current regarding the bank, especially so in view of the widespread belief that much of the. recent Issue new stock has found ARE KEEPING GUNS LOADED Half A Dozen Henhouses Robbed Of $100 Worth Of Poultry Two Stranger Suspected.

The neighborhood of Chase's and Middle River stations, on the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington railroad, has been wrought into a state of excitement over a number of chicken thefts which took place between last Wednesday night and Wednesday night a week ago. Half a dozen henhouses were robled, the amount of pillage, it is believed, aggregating in value at least $100. The robberies have caused the male contingent to lie on the alert; chicken coops are kept under c5ose surveillance and shotguns in everv household have been overhauled, loaded and placed in convenient and accessible corners. The latest of the robberies was perpe trated late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, when a thief or thieves broke Into the henhouse in the rear of the home of Mr. Nicholas Lay, who conducts a gen eral merchandise store at Chase's, and stole between 30 and 40 chickens valued at about $20.

The discovery was made early Thursday morning by Mr. Lay, who found the door to the coop torn open. That the thieves went about their work deliberately and fearlessly was evident from tne fact that within 50 feet from the entrance to the henhouse, beneath a large peach tree, they stopped to chop off the heads of the chickens. Strewn about the ground Mr. Lay found the heads and feathers.

A blood-bespattered stump had been used as the chopping block. The same morning Mrs. Lizzie Asher. who lives within 100 yards of the Lay home, discovered that someone had also made a raid on her coop. Twelve of her best hens and a rooster were missing.

Since the thieves manifested some choice in the selection of Mrs. Asher's poultry, it is believed that the chickens stolen there were not killed. Several nights before the henhouse of Mr. John A. Sheridan, who lives near Middle River Station, was robbed of about two dozen fowls, the intruders in that case evidently leaving the premises in a hurry.

One evening during the latter part of last week 90 hens were stolen from the coop of Mr. John Smith, at Middle River. The coop of Mrs. Jenkins, who lives near Middle River, was also robbed of several dozen of her choicest spring chickens. When Mr.

Sinclair, whose home is also at Middle River, went to his henhor.se early one morning he found perched on the roosts three chickens all that remained of 73 that went to roost the night before. It is believed that ail of the thefts were committed by the same persons. Some of the residents believe they were provided with a carriage, while others think they drove to and from the scenes of their pillage in a wagon. Suspicion Is almost unanimously directed toward two fairly well-dressed strangers who were seen loitering in the vicinity of both stations during the early part of week. They were noticed, especially, in the neighborhood of Mr.

Lay's store, and not a few of the residents in that neighborhood conjectured as to the identity ana business of the strangers there. About the second day affer they were first noticed they purchased at Mr. Lay's store a quantity of ground coffee, a can of compressed beef, some salt and several loaves of bread, from which the residents argue that they were probably camping ia tne woods not far away. THE SUNDAY SUN The Proper Mental Diet For Intel ligent People. What yon do on Sunday may have a de cided Influence on what you do or leave un done on Monday and during the rest of the ween.

Start the week right. and you will probably continue it right. In order to be- gin it right you should give your mental and moral as well as your physical nature the proper sort of nutriment, and no bet ter nutriment can be found than a good newspaper liKe tne Sunday Smr, which combines all the elements of a well-balanced intellectual diet, essential to the development of a perfect man. There are many papers and many publications of all sorts which you should not read on Sunday or, in fact, on any day, but the Sunday Sux is something which you need and which will do you good, and not harm, all the days of your life. Begin the week right tomorrow, then, by reading the Sunday SrN and learning what has happened In your world in the preceding 24 hours and the significance of these events, some of them big with the fate of nations as well as Individuals.

Besides full reports of all the important news, tomorrow's issue will contain a number of valuable and interesting special articles, among which the following may be mentioned Editokiai, Sebmox. By Rev. J. Hofmann, pastor of Zion Church. Beautiful Versailles and Its Famous Fountains.

Why it Is one of the healthiest places in the world. By Sterling Heilig. Get Well, Keep Well. By Edward B. Warman.

"Bi Accident." Untoward happenings due to carelessness. By Margaret E. Sangster. In Tbustland. By John Kendrlck Bangs.

Eating. By CarisabeL Jolts Fbom John L. The ex-champion of pugilism suggests a formidable candidate for Britt. Pleasant Fields op Holt Weit. The International Sunday-School Lesson.

By Rev. Davis W. Clark, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, presiding elder of the Cincinnati district. Maryland Heealdut. The Thomas family and arms.

By Emily Emerson Lantz. Virginia Heraldry. The Leftwich family. By Jane Griffith Keys. The letters to the heraldry department come from all sections of the country and are published free of charge.

They contain information of great value to those interested in family history. Correspondents are requested to write on one side of the paper only and to write names distinctly. Society News of Baltimore, Washington and Other Cities, and of thh Leading Summer Resorts. Financial and Commercial. The Sunday Sun makes a feature of complete and reliable financial and commercial reports, including the New York Times' review of the week and a tabulated statement of the transactions In the Baltimore stock market.

The (Sunday Sun sells for 2 centfl. WORRIED ABOUT THE ATH03 Mrs. DonaldAWife Of The Owner, Fears For Vafety Of Her Son. A special dispatcVto The Sun from New -c l. loo- TiJcrht o-iT-ejh followins about 1 Ul 1 u.

the fruit steamer Athos, whlchhas been re ported in The Sun as overdue "No news having been received of the steamship Athos, of the Donald Steamship Company, which is now 15 days overdue, fra nor.ald. of New York, wife of the owner of the boat and head of the steam ship- company, has worried nerseit into a ni.inita normns condition over the safetv of her son Douglas, who went for a cruise on the steamer. "WTion tl-io Athos sailed from New Vorfe young Donald and two boys from Brooklyn, schoolmates of Donald and relatives of Capt. E. J.

Dobson, who commanded tne shin, made up a party for a cruise in West Indian waters. "TtAsIdpH the nnrtv of I nvs on the Athos oha hoc crftro ftf IS hpr fountain and officers. She was last sighted on Aug ust a wnen auout iiu mues on oaii She reported then that her machinery was disabled, but refused to accept any assistance." Working Extra Time, Mrs. Gabfesfc-I want it understood, sir, that I am a woman of very few words. Gabfest Yes, I know, my dear; but don't yon think you are overworking them? Milwaukee Sen tinel.

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10 and 23 cents. Ail Grocer Is sf Fi fi MR. WALTtK lodgment in the hands of Baltimore and Ohio officers. Present Financial Status. The last statement of the bank, issued July 1, Bhowed Gross earnings and profits $79,690.73 Less expenses, and interest paid 39,383.18 Net earnings for six months $40,302.63 Profit and loss brought forward from last year Surplus fund apportioned last year 50.COO.00 Surplus now being paid in on new 60,000.00 Total $154,822.46 Distribution and Apportionment Surplus account 4140,000.03 Profit and loss carried forward 7,322.48 Appropriation for interest, taxes and ad vertising Total $154,822.46 In Issuing this statement President Ma son says "No dividend will be paid at this period.

Notwithstanding the very creditable show ing in our earnings for the past six months, our directors believe It the better part of prudence to build up a substantial surplus, and in thus strengthening and safeguard ing our institution we have the concurrence and approval of our stockholders. "The percentage of net earnings to tne old capital of $300,000, as shown by the above statement, has exceeded 13 per or 20 per cent, per annum, and, with no probable losses confronting us, and the physical condition of the bank otherwise good, we will say for the benefit of our stockholders that our stock should readily command a price around $150 for the old or-blue certificates and $135 to $140 for subsequent Issues, or white certificates. This, however, is the actual tangible value, and does not take Into consideration Its earning propensities. "In presenting this our semi-annual re port of earnings we do so without any at tempt at apology. It is only in accord with our now thoroughly understood and well-defined policy of publicity.

There is much of the character of a bank reflected in its earnings. As a servant of the people, a receptive depository of the people money we are open to inspection, and court always the fullest Investigation. There is nothing mythical or mysterious about our bank we don't believe there should be aboot any bank. "We do not claim to be the only wide awake, progressive bank in Baltimore, but we do claim to be one of this class, our greatest ambition is to be understood as a thoroughly wide-awake, conservative and progressive commercial bank, ministering to the needs of mercantile Baltimore. These principles have governed the development of our bank, explain its rapid advancement and also suggest its future policy.

"Finally, we avail ourselves of the opportunity to onee more express our gratitude and appreciation of the patronage we have received, and roost respectfully invite a continuance of the same." The directors of the bank are: Messrs. George A Von Lingen, Henry Keidel, W. J. n. Watters, James M.

Easter, William S. Belding, Benjamin W. Corkran, Georee M. Shriver, H. II.

Hubner, Jacob M. Lauchheimer, Frederick II. Gottlieb, Bernard Makover and Walter A. Maaon. CIVIC LEAGUE AROUSED Farther Prosecutions In Baltimore Connty Proposed.

A meeting of the executive committee of the Civic League of Baltimore County was held yesterday afternoon in the office of Mr. Morris A. Soper, Its counsel. In the Equitable Building. After the meeting Mr.

Soper said it was held for the purpose of considering plans for the further prosecution of those who run slot machines and sell liquor on Sunday in the county. Mr. Soper said that the investigation of the league showed that slot machines had been operated in the county prior to and up to last Sunday. Nearly all had been removed since Sunday, but the league does not know where they have been taken Mr. Samuel E.

Pentz, counsel for the Law and Order League of Arlington, yesterday wrote to Mr. Osborne I. Tellott, counsel of the County Commissioners of Baltimore County, a reply to Mr. Yellott's letter of August 16. Mr.

Pentz says. In his reply that he cannot understand why the Commissioners should have notified those operating slot machines In the county that they must cease violating the law by a certain day. "If this interpretation of the law is valid," the letter continues, "then the same license could be Invoked by an ordinary thug, and he could be permitted -to work at his high calling certain nights in the week, or be given particular months in the year, after which specified time he must cease." The law for the suppression of gambling is mandatory, Mr. Pentz points out. Mr.

Pentz objects to Mr. Yellott's suggestion that the members of the league should act as detectives in ascertaining who are violating the law by selling liquor on Sunday In the county. "Why Is It." Mr. Pentz asks In the letter, "that the citizens should consider themselves self-constituted sleuths or: special police officers? If taxes are collected from us to maintain the Police Department, why should we both pay for and do the work? If we must do this work In order to preserve the. law In our it would seem our uniformed police are more, of an ornament thana reality, -and maintenance is a most expensive and useless luxury." GOOD ROADS; FOR: VIRGINIA Mr.

Harris, Of Staunton, Seeks To Interest B. And O. Officials. Mr. C.

T. Harris, of Staunton, a commissioner. of roads for Augusta-county, in. that State, called at the Baltimore and Ohio office, in the Maryland Trust Building, yesterday. f- He Is an enthusiastic advocate of good roads and Is a candidate for the next House of Delegates In Virginia on this Issue.

Ills purpose In visiting the Baltimore and Ohio officials was to obtain some material aid in carrying out the project he has for building a 10-mile pike. In his county. In the absence of President Murray and the other executives of the road he consulted Mr. George M. Shriver, assistant to the president, to whom he stated, the object of his visit.

Mr. Shriver could give him little encouragement, as with about 4,000 miles of railroad; track to maintain he told Mr. Harris he thought the Baltimore and Ohio was hardly in a position to aid In the construction of other roadways. Mr. Shriver.

said he was in full sympathy with all good roads but the executives of- the company would have to act on any proposition for a donation of money to this end. Broke Even. Ascum I'll bet you never got that dollar that Lushley owed you for so long. Markley Yes I did, and I got off easy, too. Ascum How do you mean? Markley I only had to buy him a dollar's worth of drinks to get him in the humor to pay it.

Philadelphia Ltdget. J. J. J. A.

MASON TILTED AT TOLGHESTER Knights Rode Gallantly To Win Fair Ladies' Smiles. J. H. KL0HR THE CONQUEROR Miss Emma Tibbuls Queen Of Love And Beauty A Delightful Affair In Every Way. The annual tournament of the Kent countlans was held yesterday afternoon at Tolchester Beach.

The affair was delight ful in every way. Large crowds filled the grand stands and the array of knights who presented themselves as contestants for honor was a strong one. Mr. J. H.

Klohr, Knight of Rockdale, wa3 the winner, with Mr. S. S. Tracy, Knight of Electric Park; Mr. J.

Gordon Hobbs, Knight of Rocky Glen, and Mr. J. Dunkin Almony, Knight of Falrvlew, following in close order. The Knight of Rockdale crowned Miss Emma Tibbals queen of love and beauty amid the applause of the Western Shoreman, for the Eastern Shore knight had fallen in the conflict. The Knight of Electric Park selected his wife as the first maid of honor the Knight of Rocky Glen crowned his sister, Miss Sadie Hobbs, second maid, and the Knight of Falrvlew gave his privilege to the Knight of Linden Hope, who named Miss Mary Patterson as the third maid.

At o'clock, when Mr. C. F. Hobbs, the manipulator of the sport, ordered the riders to make ready, the representative beauties of the Eastern and the Western Shores waved their handkerchiefs in glee. The Eastern Shore girls wore the same kind of dresses as their rivals of the other side of the bay, but anyone could tell them by their expectant and eager eyes, for they wanted the queen of the day to be one of their own number.

With the noble youths who were to tilt gathered about the judges' stand, Mr. W. A. Potts, of Baltimore, charged them to ride in the name of "fair ladies." He said in part "Sir Knights, I see around me an array of charming women, who with, smiles will spur you on to victory, not only in the present contest, but through every battle of life. Through adversity as well as prosperity you will find the true woman with her arm ever outstretched to help you.

They are here today, Sir Knights, to encourage you by their presence and their smiles, which should be sufficient incentive to each of you to do your best and crown some fair brow with the wreath of victory. "In war, to the victors belong the spoils; but in this contest I would not care to be the victor, for to select someone from such an array of charming women would be a task too trying, and I would only consent. If permitted to crown each and every one of them. "Go, Sir Knights, and try for the prize awaiting you, and, as the knights of old, by oath protect the distressed, maintain right and never by word or deed stain your character as a knight." At the conclusion of the address the knights individually charged upon the rings and when the first attack was over it was found that eight warriors had slain an equal number of the foe. A second attack was ordered and this time the dust of battle hid nearly all of the riders.

The coronation address was by Mr. Samuel Bonott, of Chestertown. The Judges were Messrs. T. E.

W. Crew, Kent county; John Dwyer, Kent county; C. S. Hobbs, Baltimore county; Walter Skirven, Kent county; William C. Smyth, Kent county.

Mr. Charles H. Hurlock, of Chestertown, was field marshal. So successful was the tournament that the riders are anxious that another be held. This will, probably be done at an Eastern Shore resort.

The results were: Knight: Tilts. Tiea. 3. Dunkin Almony (Fair 3 3 3-5 2 3 1 Charles E. Howard (My Ldy's Manor) 1 Edgar Hutehin (Linden 3 3 33 2 2 H.

Klohr (Kock Dale) 3 3 3-3 3 2 3 William Borer (Meadow 2 R. H. Mercer (Pleasant Valley). 3 3 33 1 Thomas Fowler 3 3 1 George Lee (Fairies) 2 3 1 Walter Fowler (Little 2 1 Gordon Hobbs (Bocky 3 3 3-3 2 3 3 C. Dorsey Hobbs 3 3 33 2 2 John Brady (Ravenwood) 3 3 2 8.

8. Tracy (Electric Park) 3 3 3-3 3 2 Joseph Brady (Clover Hill) 3 3 31 William Claggett (Roslyn) 2 The following prizes were awarded First. $50; second. $25; third. $15; fourth, $10.

REV. JOHN LEGUM ORDAINED Ceremony At St. Marie's German Lutheran Church. Rev. John Legum, of Pittsburg, who is the second Jewish convert to become a clergyman In the Evangelical Lutheran faith, ordained last night at the session of the Eastern district- of the: olnt Synod of Eastern Ohio, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, which is meeting at St.

Mark's-. German Evangelical Church," Broadway and Fairmdunt avenue. The Installation sermon was preached by Rev. of Allegheny, Pa. himself 'was the.

first convert. fromi Judaism to, the. Lutheran faith abqutlO years ago and who has built up. a large congregation among the Jews. Rev.

Legum has been granted right to work as a missionary among his people. vThe edifice was thronged -with the members of the. congregations Lthe. churches connected with. the synod in this city, and there was a special musical program by the-church, choir.

An address-on missionary work was made byi Rev. of Ohio. After the services-the the convention -were-entertained, with a song recital-a nd refreshments by the members of the Luther League-of St: Mark's Church. The afternoon and morning sessions were devoted' to routine business and 'the rending and discussion of a number of interesting papers. An important question which' has caused the members of the.

synod considerable' trouble for the last few' years was the beneficiary system of caring for superannuated ministers and teachers. It, was decided yesterday in the future each case will, be investigated and the. amount needed will be The amount will vary accordlng to circumstances. A session will be held this morning, after which the delegates taken to Tolchester for-the afternoon and evening. Boy Falls From Roof.

Benjamin Bond, 12 years old, son of Frank Bond, of ,900 West Fayette street, is at the" Franklin "Square Hospital with a broken arm and leg and. It Is feared, Internally Injured. He was playing on a roof In the rear of his father's home yesterday, when he lost his balance and fell to the ground, a distance of 18 feet. TELLS OF BAPTIST WORK Rev. Rufus W.

Weaver Home From Great World's Congress. CALLS PLANS FAR-REACHING Success Marks Epoch In History- Of The Church, He Says Describes The Re-rival In Wales. That the plans mapped out by the First World's Baptist Congress, which convened in London July 11 to 18, will be far-reaching in their effect upon Baptists, both this country and abroad, is the opinion of Rev. Rufus W. Weaver, pastor of Brantly Baptist Church, who has just returned from abroad, where he attended the' convention.

Besides being among those present when the Educational bill a question of the greatest gravity to English Baptists was discussed before the congress by men eminent in their "respective positions, including Hon. Lloyd George, Member of Parliament, Mr. Weaver also attended the final day's session, when the World's Baptist Alliance, a society that seems destined to exert a great Influence in the centralization of the Baptist Church as a denomination, was first formed. Mr. Weaver was one of the members of the party which this city sent the congress.

Among the Baltlmoreans who were in England at that time were Rev. Curtis Lee Laws, Rev. M. V. McDuffie, Rev.

W. II. Baylor, Rev. W. Russell Owen, Rev.

T. C. Skinner, Rev. John Howard Eager and several others. XVlth the exception of Mr.

Weaver, they postponed their return until the latter part of September. In Many Strange Places. Rev. Mr. Weaver saw many queer sights, was in many strange places and was a visitor to spots where history is daily made.

Probably one of the most Interesting places which he visited was Cardiff, Wales, the scene of the recent religious revival. Before returning he visited Germany, Switzerland, France and Belgium. "A grand success a success which marks an epoch in the history of the Baptist Church, were Rev. Mr. Weaver words In speaking last evening of his impressions of the congress.

"It was the first congress of the kind ever held, yet there were present more than 4,000 delegates, representing 40 countries; people from every quarter of the globe, including 15 from Baltimore and more than 500 from this country. "The work and plans of the congress will evidently have a pronounced effect on the Baptist religion," he continued. He then explained the status of the Baptist Church as a single congregation, its own law maker and ruler. He spoke, too, of the need of centralization. "Last May there was established in this country from the nucleus of American Baptists," said Rev.

Mr. Weaver, "an association known as the General Baptist Convention of America. This, however, was, generally speaking, simply for conferences, and was not empowered to make laws affecting individual churches. On the final day of the congress' session In London, however, an association known as the World's Baptist Alliance was formed, which will, I think, exert great influence to the advantage of Baptists in the future." May Meet Next In America. "This association, of which Rev.

Dr. John Clifford, of London, leader of the British Nonconformists, is president, will meet every five years, and it is my opinion that the next meeting will be held In America. Several Americans are directly affiliated with it. "The association was formed to promote fellowship, service and co-operation among the Baptists of the world and to manifest more fully their essential unity." Asked what, in his opinion, was the most vital question with which the congress had to deal with, Mr. Weaver said that the Education bill of 1902 had probably received more attention than any other matter.

He said "Following the first day's sessions, which were purely informal, the question of the educational bill, which provides that those who attend school in England must be given religious instruction, which, in the majority of cases, is either Catholic or the Church of England, which practically debars the teachings of other denominations from the schools, was taken up. "Hon. Lloyd George, member of Parliament, the coming young man of England, addressed the congress on that point, and he was followed by Rev. Dr. John Clifford, who is the head of the Nonconformists, and who is one of the most determined adversaries of the bill in England." Ministers In-Jail.

Mr. Weaver then explained the bill. Its purport and the effect it had when enforced La England. "Recently," he said, "an additional tax has been levied in order to continue these religious teachers in the schools. Over persons, however, refused, to -pay the tax, and the consequent was that 79 persons, many of them prominent-Nonconformists and in some cases the oldest and most respected ministers in were confined in jail for short terms; the goods of more than 2,000 persons were confiscated and sold for while 60,000 passive "This is the' 6tatus of the -case -as "it Is today, and while the matter was thoroughly discussed by the congress, no action, was taken, as no.

legislative authority had been vested in that body. The objections offered by the Baptists, and which seem eminently fair, are that there should be no religious teaching of a denominational character in the schools, state endowment of religion or taxation These conditions" exist today' and remain Following the congress Weaver visited the Continent and It was in that principality that he wai accorded a view. of one of. the most remarkable religious demonstrations that has ever "It was' at Cardiff," said Weaver, "that I saw the revival services conducted by the Welshmen, and I may. say that never before have -I seen such a-sight.

The revival, as you' know, started about six months ago and swept like fire over the country. People by the thousand began to join the ranks of the revivalists and the churches were thronged to such an extent that regular sermons by the ministers were abandoned because the natives themselves chose to conduct the services. "As Only The Welsh Can "And such services As I said, the minister was not called upon to conduct the services, but the people poured into the tho Thev would then start the services perhaps one would start to sing. In a few moments; he would be Joined by a few more, and in a short time the entire congregation was singing as the Welsh, and the Welsh only, can sing. The hymn completed, probably another -would lead In prayer, and the performance would be repeated, the entire congregation falling Over 100,000 conversions have resulted from this revival, which is one of the most remarkable I ever witnessed.

Forty thousand of them are Baptists a majority while the others constitute various denominations. At present the services are not so largely attended as before the beginning of summer; the weather may have some effect upon them. I doubt not, however, that it will begin again in the fall." Preached In English Pulpits. While abroad the Baltimore ministers on one occasion preached to the subjects of King Edward from British pulpits. That was on July 13, and Mr.

Weaver preached In the New Park Row Baptist Church, London, while others preached in various churches in England and Scotland. Speaking of the delegates who attended the congress, Mr. Weaver said there were four Russians, two of whom had been imprisoned in Russia for preaching their religion and one of them having served five years In Siberia for his religious beliefs. "They told me numerous stories," Mr. Weaver said, said that one who attempted to convert a subject of the Czar to another religion was deemed worthy of a term in Siberia.

Such were the conditions in Russia previous to the Czar's free-religion manifesto last Easter that the men had to preach in private houses and keep themselves under cover, for fear of the authorities. One told me the story of how a woman wishing to be baptized had gone to a minister and requested him to do so. He, however, directed her to a point on the river's bank, where she could be met by a minister, who would perform the function. This she did and was baptized in the river by a minister unknown to her, in order that she might not know, and consequently could not give, the name of the man who baptized her. These conditions have been alleviated, however, by the Czar's free-religion manifesto." Rev.

Mr. Weaver arrived In New York on the steamer Baltic Thursday and reached home at midnight yesterday. DEFENDERS WERE CAPTURED Police Took Hand In Pole War As Allies Of The Planters. Pole planters still meet with trouble in their work In East Baltimore, and two persons were arrested and fined yesterday morning as the result of a fracas. After the men had dug a hole in the pavement of the house of Mrs.

Elizabeth Nathan, 247 South Central avenue, and were about to raise the pole, Mrs. Nathan leaped into the excavation. She remained there about five minutes and, as the workmen crowded about her, it is said she began to swing a shovel at them. Patrolman Croghan arrested her and she was fined $1 and costs by Justice Friedel, at the Eastern Police Station, on the charge of disorderly conduct. While Mrs.

Nathan was at the station her son Nathan, 13 years old, became abusive struck Samuel Lofland, one of the workmen, with a stick, it is alleged He was arrested by Patrolman Schlingman on the charge of assault and Justice Pack ard, at the Juvenile Court, fined him $2 and costs. Both fines were paid. HELD THE FORT IN HOUSE Arms worthy. It Is Alleged, Chased His Family Out Of It. Benjamin Armsworthy, aged 40 years.

1410 Hull street, was fined $20 and costs by Justice Leake, at the Southern Police Station, yesterday on the charge of disturbing the peace and was committed in default of payment. It was testified that on Thursday even ing when Armsworthy's son arrived from work he saw that his father had been drinking and did not speak to him, but sat down on the steps leading into the yard to wait for supper. Upon this, it is alleged, his father told him he would have to leave the house, became quarrelsome and told his son that If he was a man he would fight. Finally, it was testified, the elder Arms-worthy chased the family out of the house and locked the door. While the commotion was going on Patrolman Louis Urspruch put In an appearance.

Armsworthy was in the house and, it is said, dared the officer to enter. He was arrested later on a warrant. In Mr. Edward F. Burke's Interest.

A meeting in the interest of Mr. Edward F. Burke, who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Legislature from the. Sixth, ward, was held last night at the clubhouse of the Young Men's Democratic Club of the Sixth ward, 403 North Bond street. meeting was presided over by Mr.

Albert Ilolthaus and addresses were made by Mrl Burke, City Councilman John Betz, Ward Executive Emil Goetzke. former Police Justice James W. Lewis and Mr. Paul Quinn. Among.

the prominent Democrats present were Messrs. Michael. Kelly, Henry Ker-ner, Robert Charles Ludloff, Harry D. Merrltt, Edward McDonald, Frank Kelly, James Baker, John 'Trautt, Michael Mc-Kinley, William Smith and Edward Moore. Mr.

Whitman A Candidate. By advertisement in The Sex Mr. Horace Whitman announces himself as a candidate, subject to the approval "of the Democratic convention, for the Legislature from the Second Legislative district. Fireman's Foot Crushed. The left foot of C.

a fireman on he AVestern Maryland Railroad, was mashed In an accident at Owlngs Mills yesterday. His foot was caught under a car of the train his engine was drawing. His home Is at Rocky Ridge. He was taken to the City Hospital and the foot amputated. Answers To Queries.

W. B. II, John D. Rockefeller's address Is 26 Broadway, New York city. K.

M. W. The new Custom House will be completed in about two years. Steady Reader. Miss Helen Gould's address is 579 Fifth avenue, New York.

Mrs. S. E. S. The address of Russell Sage is 31 Nassau street, New Yorfcity.

L. J. W. The Maryland University, department of law, gives a full course In law. Janitor.

The salary of the Vice-President of the United States is $8,000 a year. Raleigh Reader. Send us your full name and. address In reference to your query of our Indian relics. A Constant Reader.

There Is no charge for a child three years old on the Western Maryland Railroad. awn MR. WILLIAM O. PETHERBRIDGE Mr. Harper, who bought the business, sold out in a short time to Mr.

Houck, who formed the present firm of Rife Houck. For 22 years Mr. Petherbridge was a machinist in the employ of the E. J. Codd Company.

He has one Mr. William F. Petherbridge, and a daughter, Mrs. Francis M. Hitzelberger.

HINDOO CONVERT ABDUCTED Sooljoonagam Animal Visited Baltimore In 1901. By a letter from Bishop W. F. Oldham, dated Madras, India, July 20, the members of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church were informed yesterday of the kidnapping of Sooboonagam Ammal, a Brahmin convert, who visited Baltimore in 1901. Mrs.

A. W. Rudisill, 1425 West Mulberry street, also received a postal from Miss Grace the missionary who accompanied the Hindoo woman to America, stating that dishonor, torture and perhaps death would probably be the fate of the kidnapped woman. The Incident happened on July 18 and is told in the following extract from Bishop Oldham's letter: "A great sorrow rests upon ns as a mis sion. Sooboonagam Ammal, who visited America with Miss Grace Stephens, and who for the last 10 years has been the most Important Brahmin lady convert in the city, was forcibly dragged out of her bullock cart two days ago on a public road, was hurried into a closed carriage and driven off.

The unsleeping hatred of Brah- minism, from the mission has been saved In many strange waj-s for the last 10 years, seems to have been permitted to strike us to the heart. WTe are stricken T'ith a grief that cannot find words. "We know all the devilish cruelty of nindulsm, which, with all Its soft-spoken words, nurses in its heart a contempt for women and a hatred for the "Gospel, which may in this case bring great suffering to our dear Sooboo. We are doing all that can be done for her 1 recovery, but only those who know India can estimate the apparent hopelessness of It all, -were it not for the fact that God's 'ear is not heavy that it cannot hear, nor His hand shortened that it cannot Let much prayer be made for Sooboo and for all the women of this dark heathen land. Many of the words of Hinduism are exceedingly sweet and plausible, but the actual life of India bears hard upon the hearts of Its women." Sooboonagam Ammal came to the United States with Miss Stephens, April 28, 1900, and remained until October 30, 1901.

About six months of her visit was spent in Baltimore, where she stopped with Mrs. E. B. Stevens, 604 Thompson avenue, Waverly. During her stay she made many friends.

She spoke little English, but sang well, and her general deportment created a pleasing Impression. She liked America and Amer ican people, but on her departure she expressed pleasure at the opportunity of go ing back to preach Christianity to her people. The captured woman is about 29 years old and was converted about 10 years ago. Her conversion Is made the subject of a booklet written by Miss Stephens. -She was named Sooboonagam for the wisdom god, "Subramanum," and "Nagam," signi fying serpent or.

cobra, the worship of which is closely connected with this god. Her father, A. L. Venkataramana Pantula, M. B.

was the first to take the double degree In the University of Madras. He was one of the examiners of the uni versity and was high in the Government service. He about IS years ago and her mother passed away while she was here. At the age of 10 years iihe was married, but upon her conversion she was buried in effigy with all Hindu rites and her husband married ugalu. He has since died.

They had no children. The fact that Sooboonagam is the niece of the high priest of the Saivlte Brahmins is believed, to be responsible for her capture. Soearnest and successful had she been In her work of conversion that it is feared that her uncle has prompted her seizure. If this is the case the members of the local society who have a knowledge of Hindu caste feel that she will never be beard from again. ARGUS AND REPUBLICAN Two Of The Ante-Bellnm Papers Of Baltimore.

A short while ago reference was made In The Sun to the Argus and Republican, newspapers formerly published In Baltimore. The Argus was founded by Charles F. Cloud. The Republican was founded in 1S21 by Samuel Harper. The two newspapers were consolidated about 1849.

In 1S55 the title of "Argus" was dropped from the consolidated paper, and from thence on until Its suppression by the military authorities, In the only title was "The Republican." The Richardsons had nothing whatever to do with the founding of cither paper. Hon. Beale II. Richardson bought an interest In the paper in 1819, and at the time of the suppression of the Republican, In 1603, he wus its sole proprietor. i.