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Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
STATE ROADS
Commission Not Responsible for DAM
Opinion Of Court Of Appeals.

In an opinion written by Judge Ur-
ner' the Court Of Appeals declared to-
day that the State Roads Commission
is not responsible in damages for any
'ersonal injury received through neg
ligence occurring in the execution Of
road work committed TO its control
The decision was rendered in the
case OF State of Maryland use of
George A. Watkins, and Mary r. Wat
kins, his wife, against Upshur ID.
Rich and others, constituting the
he Superior Court Of Baltimore City
State Road Commission. appealed
from.
The opinion holds that the state
Roads Commission is strictly a gov
ernmental agency and is entitled to
I he States immunity from suit unless
expressly made liable by statute 1t
is further pointed out that the Leg
islature did not provide a fund by
which any damages which might be
adjudged could be paid
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
THE WEST SHORE TRANSIT co.
BEGINS OPERATION TOMORROW.
viii Run Buses Between Annapolis
and Solomon's Island.

The West Shore Transit Company
win begin operating a line of motor
Buses tomorrow. Thusrdsy, Nov. IL.
from SoIomon's Island to Annapolis.
The West Shore Company will connect
with the Short line at Annapolis.
For the first week only. one Bus
will be used leaving Solomons Island
at a. m and Annapolis at 5 p. m.
The local fare from Solomons to An
napolis will be 81 10. The through
fare from Solomons TO Baltimore
viii be 81 so. The West Shore Transit
Company will use white equipment,
exclusively, which IS considered thc
oest. The cars will be heated ami
electric lighted and have every mod.
IN convenience.
the service is expected to be reli-
able and as the fare is reasonable, a
great volume of traffic is expected.
Annapolis should derive great benefits
from this line.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
NAVY SURGEON MAKES REPORT
ON MILK-FED MIDDIES.
Show Increase in Weight -Healthful
Diet and Surroundings.

Wholesome food and drink and
healthful surroundings, together with
the regular life which they lead, are
responsible for a tremendous increase
in weight by the members of the new
fourth class at the Naval Academy,
according to the report of Surgeon
General Braisted, and the quantities of
excellent milk which they drink is
one OF the most important factors.
The report shows that the average
increase IN weight of the new midship-
men daring the summer has been nine
pounds each, or more than ton gross.
The report ststes that the midship-
nen consume about 25C gallons Of
milk daily. The milk is secured from
the new Academy dairy at Gambrills.
which is the last word in sanitation
and care in handling. Not only ae-
lightful to the taste, the midshipmen
have complete confidence in its whole
sorneless, aid drink it in tremendous
quantities.
Consequently, the midshipmen, as a
whole. are "milk-fed" and are gain
ing in weight by the ton, thanks to the
albumenoids and mineral matter which
tile milk contains.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
FIRST FOOTBALL BET.
Sporting Man Placed $500 On Annual
Contest Both Teams Below
Standard.

The first bet on the service football
game recorded in New York city shows
that the Army and Navy teams are on
even terms so far as the sporting odds
go. Fred Schumm, well-known
srorting man. announced that bet OF
$500 had been placed even on the am
nual contest.
II is generally admitted that both
teams are below their usual standard
this year. but that the Army team is
much weaker than it has been for
several years. Those who have seen
the team in action say that no one has
been developed who can begin to take
the place OF Pritchard as HEAVIER of
the ball on forward pass plays, nor do
they have any ends or backs who are
as skilled in receiving it as the old
Army ends, such as Markoe and Mer-
rilat.
The first secret practice of the year
was held at the Naval Academy yes
terday afternoon. Such practices. gen.
orally begin at somewhat earlier dates.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
CANDIDATE FOR
ST. JOHNS TEAM.
Former Midshipman Alexander Enters
College and Will Try to Make
End Or Back Position On
Eleven.

The football squad at ST. Johns
College has received a valuable addi-
tion in the last few days in the per-
son of Walter ID. Alexander, former
midshipInan at the Naval Academy.
and it is not unlikely that ne will be
given place either at end or half
back on the regular eleven
Alexander graduated from the Nava.
Academy in June last. but was dis
qualified for further naval service be
cause of physical defect He is the
son of Major Robert ". Alexander, L.
5. A.. formerly on duty in connection
with the Maryland National Guard.
Having decided TO take an advanced
course in mathematics, physics and
other subjects, in order to fit him for
a good position in the engineering
world, he decided to return to st.
Johns College, where he was stu
dent prior to entering the Academy
While at the Naval Academy. Alex
ander was one of the first substitute
backheld men. and he also played at
end. If he can work nimself into con
dition in the next W eek or two, he will
strengthen the Cadets eleven for the
remaining games of the season.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
CIVIC LEAGUE
HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING.
Endorses Action OF Republic Manager
for "ChiIdren's" Hour.

A small but interesting meeting OF
the Civic League was held last night in
the Municipal Building.
In the absence of the Secretary the
reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting was dispensed with.
Reports Of committees were read.
The Tree Culture Committee present.
ed for approval signs fer trees to pre-
vent their mutillation. The tree com
mittee WAS directed to do repairing
where trees were planted and the
bricks taken up.
One of the most interesting reports
presented was from the chairman of
the press and educational committee
She had been visited by a member of
the Child Labor Bureau in the inter
est of compulsory education. The
League decided to secure further in
formation along this line before pro-
ceding TO take action. Several com
munications were read
The president called attention to
the civic meeting in Washington on
December 81. and urged attendance of
iNNtA ihCllbNAos GlSO W lUS SGIll-stn-
nual meeting Of the State Federation
n Baltimore this month. Miss Walton
and Miss Iseman were appointed dele
Ea-es to represent the local League
The superintendent of the Girls
Canning Club sent an invitation TO the
league to attend the exhibition al
various parts of The county. She also
acknowledged the Leagues gift of S.
tor prizes for the Girls Canning Club
Complaint of the poor quality of gas
was made,and inquiry made as to what
had become of the petition relative to
Door gas presented the City Council.
The Civic League registered its en-
dorsement Of the action on the part Of
teh manager of THE Republic" in es-
tablishing "Children's Hour" and
suitable pictures for the children on
Saturday mornings.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
PREFER ANNAPOLIS.
State Charities Board Passes Up City
for Its Meetings to Avoid 'Madding
Crowds IgnobIe Strife"

Annapolis was selected by the
Board of State Aid and Charities as
a better place to meet than Baltimore,
and accordingly the Board was in ses
sion here yesterday for the purpose OF
passing finally on the many CLAIMS
of institutions for the States funds
to be appropriated by the next Cen
eral Assembly,.
It was found in former years that
when the last sessions were being
held there were many telephone calls
aad final appeals Tat greatly inter
fered with the work of the Board. and
& was for this reason that this city
was selected as the best place in
which to avoid tho "madGing crowds
ignoble strife
The Board met in one OF the conf
mittce rooms of the State House. The
session lasted several iionrs, during
which number of requests from the
various institutions of the State were
considered. The meeting was some
what of an informal nature. there be-
ing no delegations from any of the in
stitutions present
The action OF the Board on the yari-
Gus applications will be embodied in a
report to be submitted a. tie coming
session of tie Legislature.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
TICKETS HELD UP.
Distribution Delayed TO Keep Them
From Spectators.

Unlocked for delay is holding up the
distribution of the Army's share of the
tickets for the Army-Navy football
game TO be held at the Polo Grounds III
New York on Nov 27 Lieut.. Charles
b. Meyer. secretary and treasurer OF
the Army Athletic Council. said yester-
day that the tickets will not be in the
nail before November 81 The extra
precautions that are being taken by the
authorities in charge of the distribu-
ion to keep the pasteboards out of the
hands of the spectators accounts for
he delay in sending them out Each
,icket will bear the name of the indi-
vidual TO whom issued, written in indel
ihle ink.
Hundreds of letters received after
the distribution began will remain un-
opened until il is completed. The
Army council has an option on sew
eral thousand seats. which will be sold
through the New York National League
Baseball Club. Requests on the Army
Athletic Council for orders for such
tickets will be honored only when rec
omended by an Army officer or civil
ian who is a subscriber to theAthletic
Council. Checks should rot be made
PAYABLE to the Army Athletic Council
but should be sent to the New York
Baseball Club with the order for the
tickets. The price of such tickets will
be SO each.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
BEGIN SECRET PRACTICE.
Plays to be Tried Against Army Used
by Middi.s.

Secret practice, delayed to some de-
gree later than the usual period, be-
gan at the Naval Academy yesterday
A number of the plays which will
not he used in the intervening games.
but kept entirely for that against the
Army were used. and the team was
also coached in defensive tactics
against the plays chiefly used by West
Point
Coaches Jonas Ingram and Hard
wick saw the game SATURDAY between
the Military Academy and Notre Dame
and were able to give the team some
valuable points as TO the best way to
stop the soldiers.
Craig was at quarter yesterday af-
ternoon and a number of men were
used in otEer places of the backneld.
Won Heimburg is in shape again and
was used at his old place in the
backfield for portion of the time. The
final makeup of the backfield is in
considerable doubt.
II is certain that Martin. the best of
all the Navy backs, Will be half or full
unless he falls down in his work great
ly. The decision between Davis and
Wcstphal will be difficult. Both are
stalwart fellows, who play hard and
are valuable in the line plays.
If Captain Miles is able to return to
the game within a reasonable time he
will undoubtedly be given another
chance at quarter, but in the mean
time Craig, Orr and Luth are the
possibilities.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
POLITICS WAITING
ON Mr.. H 5RRINGT TON
GOvernOr-El,ct win Have Larger
Say in Organization of
Legislature.
LAIRD MAY BE SPEAKER.
One OF The Few Men in House With
Previous Experience---Lee Man
Saws His Chief Will Epter Race.

Though a lot Of gossip Is being in
dulged in. the probabilities are that
the political situation really will re-
main at more or less of a standstill
until after the expected arrival in
Baltimore ON Thursday of Governor
elect Emerson = Harrington
Mr. Harrinston will have very
large say when 1t comes TO organic
ing the Legislature the next most inn
nort0nt Job 70 he undertaken This
fact being recognized. there seems to
be disposition TO wait and see what
llc has 10 say.
A good many people seem 10 take 1t
for granted that Philip u Laird viii
Ne given more than passing consider
alton when il comes 10 The selection
of Speaker for tho House OF Dele
gates. In fact, it would surprise but
few people IL he is the smith Harring-
ton candidate for the place
Mr.. Laird Is one OF the few men I'm
the newly elected House who have had
previous legislative experience. and Il
is believed that lie. perhaps. is the best
qualified man for Speaker behind
whom the different factions could
unite. II is not believed that the
SMITH Harrington clement would ne
willing TO line up behind Lloyd wlilx-
inson, and so far no other man. out
side Of Mr.. Laird. is being mentioned
Again. il seems that Senator Peer
j. Campbell Is tie most probable Sc
lection for the President of the Sen
ate. Should he be agreed upon. the
Speaker is very apt to be chosen from
the counties, and when the county
men are looked over, MIR Laird looms
head and shoulders above everyone
else in point of fitness. experience
and ability.
Ir. Harrington, so far as is known,
has never intimated whom he favors
for either place He is not expected
to do so until he has had conferences
with the other leaders Of the party
and the while situation has been gone
over thoroughly.
Several of the newly elected mem
bers of the House of Delegates were at
the Rennert Hotel this morning. They
were there. ii was said. merely for
gossiping purposes. At any rate.none
OF them would admit that he had any
definite object in view.
Cne of Senator Blair Lees intimate
personal and political friends was I'm
the city yeste DIV and stated posi-
lively that the Senator would be a
candidate for a denomination next
spring. As this man put it, the Sen
atcr Is bound 10 get into the fight.
The Senator's frilnc admitted that
a terrific primary fight is in prospect
He said that the Lee people under
no cumstances VIII allow Congress
msn David ]. Lewis 10 capture the
nomination If Il is possible fer them to
prevent lin from doing 60
On top of this he declared thot per
sorally nc will not support Mr Lewis
If he is nominated, and expressed the
opinion thatt here are at least 10000
other Lee men in the state wlo feel
the same way towerd the Congress
man.--Baltinorc Evening cun
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
THE FIRST DRILL
OF MACHINE GUN COMPANY.
Mere Recruits Enlisted---PlatoOn Now
Numbers 24---Officers Elected

The first drill of the new machine
gun company took place at lhe BladSn.
street Armory last evening. There
were but two absentees, both OF whom
were out of the city.
Lieut.. r. Graham Moss had charge
of the rdill, assisted by MIR. William
Stromeyer, the St Johns athlete who
is an enthusiastic member OF the COM
pany. Commendable attention is given
by the members, and much progress
WIS made in the elementary drill. Two
more recruits enlisted last night.
bringing the total to twenty-four in
the Annapolis platoon.
After the drill, the basketball play
ers organized and elected officers. as
follows: Captain. John r. Kaiser:
manager, G. Charlton ParIett: assist
ant manager. Bernard j. Wiegard.
There are ever a dozen candidates for
the team. including some very prom
isilg players. A schedule Of local
and out-cf-town games will be arrarn-
ed at once and there Is much en-
thuhsiasm among the members.
Fist STEPS We're also taken for the
the holding of dance at an early pc
riod, and a committee was appointed
TIE members of the company are full
OF life and activity, and propose TO
keep things going ali the time. At
the same time they are fully impress
ed with the idea that the military
work comes firts, and intend above all
things, 20 obtain proficiency in the
work for which the company was or
ganized.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
BROOKLYN SCHOOL CLOSED
One Of Pupils Dies of Scarlet Fever
Building to be Fumigated.

The public school of Brooklyn. this
county, was closed yesterday afternoon
"a the result OF the death of Benjamin
II. Hopkins, the eight-year-old son Of
Edgar Hopkins, due to scarlet fever.
The child was taken Ill on Frld " aft
ernoon and attended by Health Officer
DR.. Charles Il. Brooke. the illness re.
sulting in death at 8 o'clock last night
The child was a student in the first
grade and for fear Of an outbreak of
the disease among other pupils the
school was closed 1t will be REQ pened
after the building has been thoroughly
fumigated. The parents of the hoy
i've at Maryland avenue and Fouth
street, Brooklyn this county.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
LITTLE GIRL LOST
Comes to Capital Office to Advertise
Herself.

As if knowing and realizing that
the best way to advertise herself when
she was lost was TO come to the Capt.
tai office little three year old wan
dered into the editors room early this
morning.
She was tiny tot of some three
or four summers and said she was on
her wav to he Naval Academy to find
DADDY" Showing her naval instinct
the little one took great interest IN a
small cannon on the EDITORS desk,
used to draw wornout penpoints.
1t was discovered that the little
one is the little daughter of a navsl
officer, tc whose home she was return
ed
Moral: If ever you lose yourself
come TO the Capital Office where the
lost is always found.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
The Ounty Jail
AS Seen by the Grand Jury.

In the published report yesterday Of
the Grand Jury. that of the County
jail was omitted for want of space,
aad the Grand Jury's report on same
IS as follows:
November 5, 1915.
Mr. Riggs. Foreman.
Grand Jury, October Term, 1915.
Dear Sir:
Messrs r. Hodges, II. c Wigley,
A. j. Kramer. 7. w. ellison and my
self, being members of the commit
tee appointed bv you TO inspect the
county jail on Calvert street. Annap-
oils. Maryland. beg ;eaVe to submit 10
you the following rppor
The premises of the jail is in good
sanitary condition.
There are 55 prisoners confined in
the jail as of This cate. 26 white, and
20 colored. We recommend the follow
ng Improvements
That u boiler in the kitchen. to be
connected with the range, be installed,
n order to furnish hot water for use
n the kitchen. which we deem very
necessary.
A number of toilets in the cells need
painting.
We petition the Court to pardo-
Bertha Jones, as she is in a delicate
condition. and about TO give birth to
a child. and under such circumstances
should have all comforts possible. h,r
offense is minor one.
Respectfully submitted this 9Th day
of November, 1915
B. WIEGARD,
Chairman.
H. C. WIGLEY,
RAMSAY HODGES,
T. W COLLINSON,
HENRY o. WEIGH.
Adopted:
HENRY G. RIGGS,
Foreman.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
PAINT AND POWDER CLUB
PROGRAM AT BAZAR.
Features Of First Nights Entertainment
in Baden St. Armory Next
Week.

That the famous Paint and Powder
Club. of Baltimore will present the
program in the first night of ST. Anne's
Bazaar next week in the Bladen Street
Armory. is considered a compliment
to the ladies in charge The program
will consist o. an overture, as an
opening number followed by Charles G..
Kerr in limitations of Lawrence Gros-
smiths song Bed, Beautiful Bed, +"
from Nobody H Hme" Mr.. Kerr
will be assisted by MISS Beacham.
Charles Andrew McCann will be
seen in Songs CharacterIstique" and
the Beachams :" Francis" and "Pris-
ella will give exhibition dances.
MIR. Charles Kerr will give recitstions
and Charles Andrews McCann More
Songs" This excellent program by
the talent of the Paint and Powder
Club speaks for itself.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
NAVY CHAPEL GUILO
NOW ORGANIZED
Invitation Of Chaplain Evans Meets
With Cordial Response.
OFFICERS FOR THE GUILD.
Superintendent's Wife fresident---
Other Ladies to Give Oversight of
Naval Academy Chapel In

I1 response % the invitation ex
ten. by Chaplain Evans az divine.
Sery ca On Sunday morning Sc. TO tn
lad rs of the Naval Academy Chape.
congregation. an enthusiastic meet
iot va hr5d 20 the residence Of the
superintendent nn Tuesday morning.
The "Chanel Guild" was organized.
its object being The general oversight
ot tle Chapel interior, with speciai
at .n.un % The cn4ucei and sanctuary
or, r5 f9r the Guild Tor rhs present
Ac.i.mie year were selected as fol-
lows:
Pr--ident Mrs. e " Eberle.
$ cretary Mrs II. ~ CnrIsty.
Trra-uffr Mrs A NJ. Brown
Several much needed improvements
we're discussed and decided upon, ana
two -reciei committees were puo nt-
ai % secure early results. The mem
Dnrs nf tn0se committees are as fol-
lows:
Sanctuary and A tar-Mrs. L. NJ
Mutton. Mrs G W. Laws. Mrs. II.
u Hou2n and Mrs I l. Johnson.
CItncef and Pulpit Mrs. r. K
Klrlz Mr+ r a. Moody. Mrs. ID. NJ.
Garrison Mrs X. Earle.
Meanwhile. ali present p dyed
themselves ~ be ready at the call of
the committee 10 render any assist
anca In Their power At the close of
the meeting adjournment was made
t. tnp Chanel for a thorough survey OF
the improvements needed
O.her meetings of the Guild will be
held from time to time at the call Of
the President and every lady of the
chapel congregation is invited 10
share IN the work of completing and
improving the equipment of the
Chapel
Tne present members Of the guild
are Mrs. T. w Eberle. Mrs. l.. Nj
Nation. Mrs II II Chrlsty Mrs. A
N. Brown, Mrs Richards. Mrs. I. L.
Griffin. Mrs j. T. Bowers. Mrs. d NJ
carr spn Mrs. G w Laws. Mrs
j. q Field. Mrs. w. +. Jacobs. Mrs
G. q, Gtu. Mrs r c. Moody. Mrs J
+. Hines. Mrs T Il Ku IL. Mrs. II
II H1ugh Mrs. T. l.. Johnson. Mrs.
} K r. Pringle Mrs. " L. Cluverius.
Mrs. Il Earle. Mrs, G +. Nea'.
An others VINO wish TO be enrolled
and subj ct 70 call before the VI
meeting will please 81 ell their 4mes e.
the Secretary. Mrs II. II. Christy,
Y. ). s. Reina Mercedes. at the Acad-
omy.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
SlMOND CLEARED OF PERJURY.
State Stets Case in Which Bribery Was
Charged.

The cases against Edward Simond.
alleging saoorna,inn of perjury and
bribery ia connection with the alleg d
illegal registration of voters last fail
~ 40 FIRST precinct Of the Third elec.
tlun district tins county. were called
for trial yesterday n the Circuit Court.
Simond was acquitted after a hear
ing n the perjury case. and the State
entered a stet n the bribery case.
Eiwari l. Ward of Baltimore. rep-
resented Slmoud.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
DEATH OF Mr.. R. T. JONES.
Expires After Long Illness-- Funeral
Tomorrow.

MIR. Robert Thomas Jones, age 81
years, died this morning at his resi-
dence, 80 CONDUIT street, after several
months Illness of tuberculosis. He is
survived by four children, Mrs. Frank
Green, Jr.. Mrs VIM ID. Jones, Mrs.
James c Fousek and Mrs. David ".
Miller. Jr. and one brother, Mr.
Richard E. Jones. Iaston. Nd.
The funeral will take place at 8
o'clock Thursday, from his late resi-
dence.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
To Mark City's Trees.

1t has been arranged through the
Civic League TO attach to all city
trees tin signs. warning all persons that
1t is unlawful TO DESTROY TREES
n the city of Annapolis. a fine of
$1,000 will be imposed for destruction
of trees.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
THE DOLL OUTFIT
At St. Anne's Bazsr Next Week.

~ 0e@ THS Do61A HCAh UCCh.
One Of the attractions at the St.
Anne's bazaar next week. TO be he'd in
the Bladen Street Armory. Nov. Is,
l6 and IL will be the dolls table.
Here there will be variety of dolls
in all costumes.
One especially attractive group
will be the wedding party" 8 doll
bride and gown, and the attendants. ali
prettiIy gowned. The Japanese table
will also be feature IF the bazaar. as
well the Children's afternoon, Wed
besday. Nov IL. at 5 o'clock. The
bazaar offers inducements to do Christ
mae shopping.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
MEMS GUILD TO MEET
Tomorrow Night---Eleetion Of officer.

There viii be an important meeting
of the Mems Guild of st. Anne's par
ish. tomorrow, Thursday evening at s
o'clock in the GUILD Room at st. Anne's
Chapel. corner Prince George and
East streets. As It is the meeting
for the election of officers. full at
tendance is urged.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10
Better Gas Service
Eight-Iuch Line Completed.

BY working day and night the An.
napois Public Utilities Company has
completed the work of laying the s.
incn gas main down Cathedral street.
The work was completed Monday, and
consumers of gas in that section of the
city are having better service and are
expressing themselves better pleased
with the increased flow of gas.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-10

Lovers Of Good Books Don't forget
the public uction Of many valuable
books. including vols Bulmer; svols
Irving 2vols Alex Dumss.: Shakes
peare. &c.. ut f. l. Combs. Thurs
day Nov. Il. near Parole. 10 a. m.
adv nS33t