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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
A SUMMERTIME XMAS
Changes to Winter in a Few Hours
Snow Accompanies Gale at Mid
night.

Christmas Day was the nearest ap-
proach 70 summer-like weather that
December probably ever reached. Over
coats were almost uncomfortable. and
furs were discarded in many instances
on that day.
The night previous there was light
rain, and it was a damp, spring-like
morning that found the early church
folk vending their way to service in
the various churches OF the city. The
sun shone brightly throughout the day,
and there was no suggestion of Christ
mas so far as the weather was con-
cerned.
BOYS TO whom Santa Claus brought
sleds and skates. looked out of doors
askance and almost decided to put
the gifts in camphor for another year.
But Maryland climate is capable of all
the versatility of actresses, and before
midnight the rain that had fallen at
O'Clock had turned TO snow, and was
accompanied by a gale, almost OF hur-
ricane force
Those in whose minds the cyclone of
August Bird and 4th was still fresh
thought the gale Of Christmas night
ana early yesterday morning was
return engagement. but it did not bring
such devastation in its trail However
the wini seldom blows harder and
stronger or swiIter than it did yester-
day morning.
Many shutters wore blown off, signs
were blown down, huc no houses were
unrocfeG. so far as reported. The
weather turned a double back action
sommersault, sweeping from summer
into winter Christmas day and night
tone fell swoop, again demonstrating
that Maryland is some" climate.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
ONE LIFE LOST IN COUNTY
FIRE YESTERDAY
Home OF George StolI, OF Snow Hill
Totally DESTROYED.

One life is thought TO have been lost
in a fire that started from an unknown
cause and destroyed an old stone dwell
ing on the farm of George Stoll OF
Snow Hill, this county. early yesterday
morning.
The house had been used for some
time by colored farm laborer on the
Stoll place 1t is believed that he went
into the house and started FIRE which
lated set fire to the woodwork. When
the fire was discovered it had already
gained considerable headway a call
was sent for the Curtis Bay Volunteer
Fire Company. which responded and
saved other nearby buildings.
Mr.. StolI states that the ruins are
still burning. and that the building was
in such q condition as not to permit a
search. He expressed his belief that
the negro was in the building when the
fire started and was unable to escape
No one was seen to run from the
house and the negro has not been seen
since the fire was discovered Mr
Stoll will conduct an investigation tC
learn the cause of the fire and ascer-
tain if the negro was burned
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
P0STOFFICE CLEAR
OF PACKAGES.
Mail On the Move Christmas Parcel
Delivered Promptly.

Although mail packages were heav-
ier this year than heretofore. accord
ing to the officials at the local post
oflce an mail matter was handled
with despatch. and the postof6ce was
cleared of all packages Christmas
morning.
Probably the shop early" mail
early" slogan had The desired effect
bur certain il is that an packages
came in time to clear the postotHco
by noon Christmas Day Postmaster
Linthicum deserves credit for the ex-
celleut management Of affairs at the
local Office and the dispatch with
which all mail matter was delivered
All of the postof6ce clerks and ear
riers worked over time i'm order TO en-
able this splendid clearance of excess
of Christmas mail possible
Al the American and Wclls-Fargo
Express Companies everything was
pretty well cleared up before noon ON
Christmas Day, although the incom-
ing shipments were unusually heavy
The wagons and drivers were kept
busy and worked over time TO relieve
the congestion of Christmas express
tt is estimated the shipments We're
twice as large this year as last
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
MIDDIES RETURN
ALL IN GOOD TIME
Heavy Eyed, Heavy Footed But
With Hearts AglOw With
Gratitude.
FOR SPECIAL LIBERTY PRIVILEGES
Promenade Concerts al Naval Academy
This Week---New Years Lntbey.

Tired more or less happy, i'm some
instances rather heavy eyed as we'll as
heavy-footed hut for the most part
thoroughly filled with gratitude -to
the authorities for the boon. the Mid
dies from the Naval Academy who had
enjoyed about nifty hours of liberty and
leave to go away from Annapolis for
their Christmas cheer. returned to the
Naval Academy Yesterday afternoon in
time for the regular evening roll call
Inquiry M the Naval Academy this
morning clcitcd the announcement
that all of the young follows had gotten
back and were at their ordinary rou-
tine of work An of the incoming cars
over both roads yesterday brought
their quota of Niddies back from Balti-
more and Washington and from points
South. while the hosts who had march
ed ON Philadelphia and New York came
in on a special train over the Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
Visitors from Annapolis To Balti-
more and Washington ON Christmas
Day and on Sunday, were given the
feeling of heing right at home by the
numbers of youths they met in uni
form ON the streets or saw at the diff
feront theatres or hotels.
For the most part the youths who
remained i'm Annapolis spent their hol
iday quietly Some were fortunate
enough 20 have their families on for
the holidays and diued with them at
hotels or boarding houses. Taken as
a, Of ffhr3gt
privilege to the members of the three
lower classes very materially reduced
the amount of gaiety in Annapolis.
The annual Christmas parade" was
held. however. at Bancroft Hall early
Saturday morning by the unfortunate
members of the First Glass. who had
been unable TO place themselves in po-
sitiun on the conduct grades to win the
coveted leave Although sadly re
duced in numbers, the Middies made
up for this I'm noise and fun, and the
! plebes who were present took full ad
vantage of their Christmas morning
/ rate" of bOssing around the upper
! classmeH.
/ In addition to Christmas leave, there
will he other features during the Christ
mas holidays and, beginning today
there will be a number Of promenade
I concerts in the Auditorium, and also
4 on Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday Of this week
Although there will be no special
/ liberty privileges during the week, un-
til the arrival Of New Years Eve, all
drills and practical work has been
suspended and will not be resumed
until Monday, January 3.
The New Years liberty granted will
begin on Friday, December 81, from
and after the third study period until
$50 at night, while on Saturday, New
Years Day. the liberty will extend
from Immediately after breakfast un-
til $50 at night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
HOSPlTABLE ANNAPOLIS HOME.
Where the Latch String Hangs On the
Outside Christmas, and at All
Times.

Probably an no home in Annapolis IS
the true ring of Merry Christmas"
heard and echoed more than at the
hospitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Dorsey Gassaway. Church Circle
Here the latchstring hangs on the
outside and Christmas is indeed day
of cheer and of true Southern hospi-
tality. For years il has been the Gus
tom of Mr. and Mrs. Gassawav to keep
open house. and, after the midday
service at St Anne's Church. their
many friends call and wish the host
and hostess a CHEEKY Merry Christ
mas" and the many other friends VINO
gather there.
II is an altogether delightful occas-
ion, genuinely Christmas-like. wholly
informal and enjoyed by everybody.
Indeed, it may be truly said that Nh.
and Mrs. Gassaway do more to spread
good cheer and the true Christmas
spirit than any other two townspeople
This year their callers We're even
moro numerous than heretofore on this
occasion
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
SANTA CLAUS
VISITED ST. MARY'S.
And. Remembered All the Good Bows
and Girls---Pleasing Entertain
ment

Yesterday afternoon. the Christmas
entertainment. was held by the chill
dren Of Saint Mays School and was
very pleasing. The program opened
with singing a Christmas Carol by the
entire school. The curtain then rose on
& pretty stage setting. In the rear Of
the stage was q crib. guarded by two
angels The smaller of the two was
holding the nfant Jesus, while little
children We're kneeiing around the crib.
wnlie behind the scenes, Holy Night. 3"
was sung in German to victrola accom-
pan.ment
After the hymn on the victrola. the
children VINO were kneeling. arose and
sang Of the Infant Babe. While the
crib was still on the stage, four little
girls came forward, and spoke Of the
Infant Babe. Little Miss Catherine
Lutz recited a piece entitled Tive
Little Stockings" Master Reginald
Jones recited piece about the perse-
cution Of the Christians.
Master Joseph HimmeIheber recited
humorous selection
Then the entire school sang a Christ
mas Carol. After the singing. bells
could be heard in the far off distance,
which meant that Santa Claus was
coming After he came down the chin
ney, he sai0 he had just left the Rocky
Mountains, and when she found there
was not enough snow in Annapolis to
come in his sleigh. he came IN his
large airship He tod all the good
boys and girls &c come up on the stage
and get a box of candy. and of course
all Of them dIu
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
BILLION MORE
IN NAVY PLAN
Experts Real Report Asks for 800
Ships More Than Secretary's.
SIX YEAR SCHEME.
To Rival England DRAFTED Plan As
a Model.

Nationwide criticism of his previous
action led Secretary Daniels to make
public the hitherto suppressed report
of the General Board of the Navy.
II is the report which the board sub
mitted to him last July, when Presi-
dent Wilson, fearing rupture with
Germany. called on the experts of the
army and navy for their opinion as to
what would be Immediately necessary
TO place the United States fighting
units in a position to meet any emer-
gency which might arise.
Until now this July repor'i of the
board was hidden in pige0nhole of
the Secretary's private desk When
the time came for him to make pub
iic the annual report of the board the
Secretary did not print this one. He
printed instead a report which he told
the board to frame so as, to keep with
in the limit. as far as any proposed
building program was concerned, OF
81 900 900, 900 a year.
1t was disclosed by the publication
of this subsequent report that the
General Board in its July recommen-
dations had urged a policy which
would make the United States Navy
the equal of any in the world by 1925.
The details of ii was not given out
until a few days ago.
AS stated previously in the press. the
board, while outlining the above rec
ommendation as a policy,proposed de-
tails for the building program for 1917
only. This program, however, was to
serve as a model for annual plans
thereafter until 1925, with such modi-
fications as TO types of ships as de-
velopments in the European war might
warrant
The publication of this July report
discloses the fact that the board wishes
Congress to adopt program in the
next budget calling for an expenditure
of approximately 100000, O,00O,as against
he 81 900 900 900 a year Ulan adopted
bv Secretary of the Navy Daniels and
President Wilson.
To put the American navy on a foot
ing with that of Great Britain by 1925
this sum would have to be expended
annually for six years between 1917
and 1922, inclusive, asst he ships laid
down in 1922 would not be completed
until 1925.
Thus on the basis of the unfettered
opinions of the General Board in july
| before Secretary Daniels imposed the
restrictions as to the limits of expen-
/ ditures the wise course, it is declared.
would be to appropriate in six years a
total of 81 800 900, ZOO for new ships, as
/ against the Administrations program
calling for the appropriation in five
| years of $500, ,0000 900.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
LIEUT.. SELFRlDGE RESIGNS.
Officer in Charge of Naval Magazine at
Fort Mifflin.

Lieut. Duncan /. Seifridge, in charge
of the naval magazine at Fort Mihlin,
near Philadelphia has resigned from
the naval service to engage in private
pursuits. and Secretary Daniels has
accepted his resignation, to take effect
December q, today.
Lieut.. Selfrdge is sen Of Rear Ad-
miral Thomas Q Selfridge. retired,
living at 1867 Kalcrama road, in Wash
ington. No reason is given for his
resignation beyond the general state
ment that he did not care to rema n in
the navy8any longer.
Lieut. Selfridge was born in Rhode
Island in Mey, 1884. and was appointed
to the navy at large" in June, 1901.
He has had nearly nine years service
at sea, and has been in charge of the
Fort gMifflin magazine for the past
two years. He reached the grade of
lieutenant in November, 1910.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
A Noisy Christmas Eve.

1t was a noisy Christmas Eve. and
was celebrated with almost as much
noise as the occasion Of ushering in
the New Year.
People on the streets until far after
midnight blew horns and whistles,
rang cowbells and made night hideous.
The police say II was an orderly,
even If noisy crowd, and there were no
arrests In these later years the col
ored folk make more Of the celebration
Of Christmas even, than their white
friends. Many "drunks" were on
the streets, both Christmas eve and
Christmas day.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
SANTA CLAUS VISITS
THE NAVY CHILDREN.
Chapel Sunday School Sings Christmas
Carols "Venite Adoremus
Dominum.

After a pleasing program of instru-
mental music and singing Christmas
carols. Friday afternoon. Santa Claus
visited the children of the Naval Acad-
emy Chapel Sunday-school,. of which
Chaplain Sydney X. Evans is superin-
tendent. and in whom he takes an
especial interest
The exercises were held in the aud
itorium. where the children OF the
Sunday-school We're seated on the main
door. parents and visitors occupying
the gallery. A portion OF the Naval
Academy band. Professor Zimmerman
at the piano. played several beautiful
selections. to the first of which the
handsome curtain was drawn reveal
ing one of the largest and most beau
tifUl Christmas trees placed in the
centre OF the stage The tree was
decorated with glittering balls and
ornaments. and lighted with vari-col-
ored electric lights. A beautiful star
in electric lights surmounted the tree.
The children and visitors sang "Si-
lent Night" Come TO the Manger i'm
Bethlehem, and "Venite Adoremus
Dominum," after which trio of young
seamen gave some selections on the
mandolin. guitar and drum, to the do
light OF the children. who applauded
generously.
Follow ing the singing of carols there
was a noise as of bricks falling down
the chimney, and suddenly Santa Claus
appeared and made a neat speech tell
ing the children he had come from the
North Pole that had almost been dis
covered by a naval officer
l'he Chaplain invited the children to
go on the stage. adding his invitation
10 that OF Santa Claus. Each child
was given q box of candy and an or
ange by Santa. who shook hands and
had some CHEEKY greeting for the navy
boys and girls.
Tommy Johnson was the star schol-
ar Of the Chapel Sunday-school He
capered and cavorted as only three
year old can, and made things lively
The footlights. especially, pleased
Tommy. for he sat on the stage III
front of them endeavoring to toast his
feet II is suggested that the navy
have a new yell something like this:
t. s. n. A.
Boom isis! BAH
Tommy Johnson,
Rah, Rah Rah.
The delightful entertainment closed
with dance. and everybody wishing
avery hOdV aIso - "NTarrv Christmas 3"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
WILL SUSPEND RECEPTION
WEDNESj Az AFTERNOON
But Captain and Mrs. EberIe Will Re-
ceiye On New Years Day.

Mrs. erie wife Of the Supcrinteud-
emit win suspend her Wednesday, ai-
teurcou reception This week. and VIII
NOT be at hoile" Deccmler %. tut Will
will receive on New Years Day Sat
urday. January t. when it. is expected
ladies as well MS gentlemen will call
AT the Suparin,endant's Quarter
Mrs. Go,dsborough win suspend her
Thursday afternoon reception This
week. and Governor and Mrs Colds
borough will receive from to p. m.
on New Years Day at the Govern
ment House. This will be the last
reception under the Goldaborough adj
ministratiou
Mr.. and Mrs. Ennalls Wagaman will
receive or New Years Day at their
residence on Duke of Gloucester
street
atr. and Mrs. Richard Morton, OF
Severn" viii receive on New Years
Day from 4 20 G. Both ladies and
gentlemen are expected 10 call.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
Moving Into New Home.

MIR. and Mrs. Philip Miller, are
moving from the residence on Duke
of Gloucester street into their new
home adjoining The Republic Theatre.
Main street, of which Mr.. Miller Is
owner and proprietor.
Mr.. Miller is also moving into his
new store next to The Republic. and
will vacate the store on Market Space
which he has occupied for many years.
The change of residence and store
w i be completed about anuary first.
Instructor Jose MaTtel and his bride
viii occupy the house on Duke Of
Gloucester street vacated by Mr and
Mrs. Miller.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
XMAS At Brownsville
Garea'T ST5TEHOSPITAL
Plans Carried Out Despite Indis-
-B Of Superintendent.
SERVICES By FATHER CLAIR.
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
"TIN WEDDING. :"
Mr.. and Mrs Hayden Celebrate 10th
Anniversars Of Their Marriage.


Mr. and Mrs. JHayden celebrated
their tenth wedding anniversary at
their home on Hill street yesterday
The house was prettily decorated in
green and white and evergreens and
red berries. A buffet luncheon was
served in the dining room. M and
Mrs. Hayden received several useful
presents.
Among those present were: -Mr.
and Mrs. George Shearman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Shearman, Master Irv
ing and Carl @hearman and Miss Mar
ian Shearman. Mr.. and Mrs. Fullerton,
Miss Katherine Fullerton, MIR and
Mrs. T. McGuckian, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Kries and Mrs. Shearman,
senior.
A splendid musical program. includ.
I in songs by Mr. Chas. Shearman and
( Mrs. Geogre Shearman and pianoforte
solos by Madam Hayden was greatly
appreciated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
ChiIdren's Hour Wednesday.

On account of no school this week.
the management of the Republic mas
arranged for a Childrens' Hour We'd
nesday from 10 to II, noon.
The picture will be HAll Dutch,
with Vivian Martin and Lew Field in
the cast The picture will be anus
ing. entertaining and interesting to all.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
tuberculosis Sunday.

On next Sunday. Jan ?, all the
churches are asked to take a spec al
collection Tor the relief of work Of the
Anti tuberculosis Association. Special
envelopes have been provided and
ali are asked y help.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

Betty Nansen, Worlds Greatest
Tragedienne seen in a role in which
she surpasses even her own great
genius. in VIM. Fox's Production
AIMS Karenina Republic Tuesday.
adv. 2td27 {
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

Anna Karenina, the masterwork
Of Tolstoi's immortal pen, greatest and
most impressive Of screen plays, Re
public Tuesday. adv.2td27
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
Innocents Day.

The annual Childrens Christmas
service and Festival will be held in st.
Anne's Church tomOrroy, Holy limo
cents Day, al $50 p. N.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

See Muril Ostriche. in the wonder
fully beautiful and thrilling FIVE part
photodrama, "A Daughter Of the
Sea- Republic tonight. adv ltd2T
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

Don't fail to see the royal actress.
Betty Nansen. in Count Leo Tolstoi's
ulasterpie Anna Karenins Re
public, Tuesday. adv.2td2f
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

Colonial, Tuesday Pauline Freder-
lex, in q superb photo-production of
the dramatic sensation of the century,
.'Zaza - adv. 2td26
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
The Lucky Winner.

Al the drawing held on Wednesday
night by the Junior Order American
Mechanics the lucky winner Of the
handsome rocking chair was Robert
King. VINO he the number. 1852
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
SALAD SUPPER.

1uu THURSDAY and sun
H3H EVENING from 6 to S
H .laicl Maryland, served in
e.|H.r thc Grill Room or the
HEe Dining Room. Price,
cents. Special string
music
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

The great emotional actress, Paul.
inc Frederick, lin Zsza Colonial,
Tuesday. adv.2td26
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

Colonial, Monday Gail Kane, in
q Il er Great Match. adv.2tdz
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

"A Daughter Of the Sea, in which
-~u drama and excitement are
beautifully blended Republic. to-
rH adv 1td27
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

Don't miss Pauline Frederick at
Colonial. Tuesday. adv. 2td26
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27

& Beautiful Gail Kane. in a splen
did photodrama Colonial, Monday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-27
1OOili , ClS Btll
Tommy Johnson
Rah, Rah. Rah.

The delightful entertainment closed
with d dance. and everybody wishing
verybody else . Merry Christmas"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-10
JITNEY BUSES IN PHILLY
$50 of Them May Soon Be Running in
Quaker City

Philadelphia, March 10. =" "Four
hundred and fifty jitney buses on the
streets of Philadelphia was the pre-
diction made yesterday by Edwin W.
Hambright, POPS Norris street, the
city's first "jitney," after just one
weeks trial of his bus on the North
Broad and North Thirteenth street
route, between Diamond and Chestnut
streets. Beginning with the second
day, Mr. Hambright says, he has cleared
SIS day above expenses, and is max
ing arrangements to put several other
"jitneys' in service in the more con-
gested routes out of the downtown dis
triet. 81 can beat the trolley cars on
speed' Mr.. Hambright added, "and
can beat the taxicabs on price; and
there is no straphanging.
eff 'jitneys' succeed in Philadel.
phia, he continued, "75 per cent. of
the ehauffeurs in the city will be run
ming cars of their own by the end OF
the summer. 1t will be possible to GO
from the City Hall to the ball grounds
by automobile for a Nickel
So far the "jitneys" are operating
without any passenger-earrying license
according to Mr.. Hambright. The city
authorities told him to 90 ahead, he