Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-12-31
HERE'S TO THE PROSPERITY OF CITY AND
ITS CITIZENS DURING THE NEW YEAR..
The Capital Extends Seasons Greetings Federal state County and
Municipal Officials and Those Commercial and Private Lite
MAY THE TURN IN WHEEL OF TINE BEST0W BLESSINGS UPON ALL
Volumes Of Happiness HEALTH Wealth and Good Luck All Whose
Names May Have Been Omitted From the Chronicle of
Well Wishes Given Below

In addition TO its general good
wishes for all its patrons and friends
for the coming year, and those who
have otherwise assisted in making
1918 a successful one for The Evening
Capital, il desires to express special
good wishes for those who, in some
capacity, have been selected to rule,
and who, more or less, constitute
the powers that be. .
The Capital trusts that these will
constantly remember that they have
been selected because of the special
confidence and esteem in which they
are held by the people, so that when
their term of office is ended they
msy receive the plaudits Of the peo-
pie they were selected to serve. The
Capital extends TO its readers, one
and all. the best wishes for a happy,
healthful and prosperous New Year.
May it be year of prosperity and
comfort for everyone.
The Capital herewith distributes
a few special gifts (without partial
ity) to some worthy persons. Space
forbids recognition of everyone, and
if there be any omission, it is a mis-
take of the head and not OF the heart,
and The Capital be gs forgiveness for
not remembering everybody in au-
thority. To those not specifically
mentioned, we wish health, happi-
ness and prosperity-a year brim-full
of real life, and many more of them.
1t is pleasant to dwell among a peo-
Pile such as inhabit the good old Com
m inwealth of Maryland, and particu-
larly that part of it known as Anne
Arundel county, and during the com
ing year we shall through these col
umns seek TO promote their economi-
cal, social and political well-being
TO GOVERNOR PHILLIPS LEE
GOLDSBOROUGH-Continued in
terest in the good road movement
and better roads here in Anne Aruu-
del. The continued confidence and
good will of the people of both par
ties, an open luss at the Executive
Mansion during his administration,
with the latchstring on the outside,
and health and prosperity for his
entire household
TO MAYOR JAMES F. STRANGE
Continued success as chief Of the
municipal department; the prosperity
he deserves and always harmoni-
Gus City Council.
TO SUPERINTENDENT JOHN
N. GIBBONS, u. S. N.-The appro-
baton of the administration for the
radical changes wrought by his new
re gime for the best interests of the
Naval Academy, the support of the
heads OF departments and others al
the Naval Academy. and a brigad,
that will cooperate with his orders
for the good of the navy. Health,
long lifa and happiness for himself
and Mrs. Gibbons. To command O!
the bsttleship Texas and sps edy
promotion to the rank of Rear
Admiral
TO HIS AIDE, LIEUT.. -COMMAN-
DER ADOLPHUS ANDREWS AS
pleasant billet as the one he has
now, and a wife 70 grace his home.
TO JUDGE JAMES r. BRA
SHEARS That his recommends
tions to the grand jury may be car
ried out to the letter. Better en-
forcement of law and order in the
Fifth district, and for himself anc
family health and happiness always.
TO STATES ATTORNEY MICH
OLAS H. GREEN Continued sue
cess as pr ,secuting attorney; q
smaller April docket; no more nor
ible crimes to crowd each upon the
other; continued friendliness with
the Baltimore authorities and the
distinction of being one of the
most versatile and best-read lawyers
practicing at the bar of this Court.
TO SENATOR-ELE ECT BENZ AMIN
WATKINS May he live up to the
promises made his constituents and
his career in the State Senate be ss
clean and praiseworthy as that Of his
predecessor, former State Senator
Joseph H. Bells.
TO CONGRESSMAN FRANK o.
SMITH Continued success in the
Lower House and reelection to sue
ceed himself as representative from
the Fifth Congressional district.
TO CITY TREASURER JOHN b.
WELLS-A full treasury always, and
no need of Borrowing money for the
city's debts; paid up taxes for 1914.
TO SECRETARY OF STATE
ROBERT P. GRAHAM-A Happy
New Year and popularity with the
powers that be.
TO SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
GEORGE T. MELLvN-The consum.
matt IN Of his pet scheme for an Aeri.
cultural High School in the county.
TO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
SAMUEL GARNEK-The best con,
Quoted schools in the State.
TO CITY COUNSELOR RIDCELY y
lP. MELvIN-the distinction o.
handling the city's legal affairs il
the best possible manner. and ap
/ pointment to other Offices.
TO CLERK OF THE COURT DIR
GEORGE WELLS-Continued pros
perity and long life. health and hap
piness.