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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
DEATH OF JAMES W. BROWN.
Aged Resident of This County Passes
Away After Lingering Illness.

Mr.. James w. Brown, a wellknown
and lifelong resident of Anne Arun-
del couny, died yesterday at the home
of mis- son-in-law, Mr.. George Duvall.
at Laurel, Md, and he would have
been seventy-seven years old today
had he lived. He had a host of
friends in Annapolis and the county
who regret to hear of his demise.
Mr.. Brown began failing IN health
about eight years ago, and although
the best attention had been given him.
IT was of no avail, and his suffering
he bore with Christian fortitude
He is survived by the following chill
dren, his wife having died many years
ago: Mr.. William Brown, of Wash
ington, D. c.; Mr.. Harry Brown, Of
Millersville, this county Mr.. Albert
Brown, Mrs. Frank N. Basil and Mrs.
William 7. Dove, ali of this city. He
is also survived by a number of
grandchildren.
The funeral will take place tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock from Cross
Roads. Church, Millersville, the Rev.
Mr.. Taylor. officiating. Interment
will be in the family burial lot ad Join
ing the church Friends and rela.
tives are invited
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
WOULD TRAIN SHARPSHOOTERS
Congressman Linthicum is Behind
Movement and Saws U. S. Will
Furnish Arms.

Representative j. Charles Linthicum
has launched movement for the or
ganization of rifle clubs in Baltimore
for the purpose OF training yiung men
in the art or handling and efficiently
firing Krag-Jorgensens.
In a number of letters to Baltimore
ans he stated that the national gov
ernment would furnish rifles and am
munition TO these clubs.
From national defense standpoint
the training in rife practice of the un-
organized militia is OF vital Importance
to our country, as the training of the
regular establishment and the organiz-
ed militia" said Mr. Linthicum The
volunteer who can hit what he shoots
at is so per cent. efficient as a soldier.
The United States Government has
stored away in its aTsenals approx
mately 100000 magazine rifles of the
Krags model, 1908. and $4,000 600 bali
cartridges for them Uncle Sam will
issue these rifles and ammunition free
to organized rife clubs affiliated with
the National Rife Association of Amer.
lea for the use of the members at
small-arms practice.
Il have taken this matter up with
number Cf menfn my district and be-
lieye shat there will be no trouble 10
TO organize a large number Of these.
rife clubs IN Baltimore
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
ST. JOHNS LOSES TO
MT. ST. JOSEPH'S TEAM.
Lowers Locals Chance for Winning
intercollegiate Championship.

ST Johns chances of landing the
intercollegiate baseball title were
given a setback yesterday. the Cadets
being forced 10 bow to the nine of
Mount St. Joseph's College. A to 3.
The contest was loosely played. both
teams making several miscues
The locals went along well during
the early stages and at the end of the
fourth inning they had a lead of a run.
the score being to l. But Lowe
who started the twirling and held the
visitors hitless for the four peric,ls
seemed to weaken at the opening of
the fifth frame.
Tucker. who was called from the
outfield to replace him. however.
proved rather easy pickings before. he
settled down. He was touched up for
three singles, issued two free passes
and with the aid of an error. the Jose
phites collected pair of runs.
st. Johns tied the score up in the
seventh, getting a tally as a result of
an error and a fielder's choice. The
visitors got the winning run across in
the eighth as the result of Tucker pass
ing Suarez. then hitting Matthews. and
followed by Hearts clean single
St Johns tried hah TO turn the
trick in the ninth. but was unable to
bunch hits. The Cadets outhit the Irv-
ington lads, but kittle, the visiting
twirler. kept the bingles pretty well
scattered
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Mr.. Proskey III
A Patient at Emergency Hospital

Mr.. Roy E. Proskey, rural mail
arrier On the X. +. ID. Route No. /, is
quite i'll at the Emergency Hospital,
whence he was removed last evening
from his home at West Annapolis.
The young man is brother of Mr..
Alex. Proskey. and is highly thought
of by all who know him. He is report
ed to be suffering from multiple
neuritis.
Mr.. Proskey was on his mail route
about a week ago when he suddenly
was taken i'll, and began to lose the
use of his arms and legs. He man
aged to get to tht postoffice and re-
port. was later taken to his hom and
has been in bed fer the past " eek.
Yesterday a nerve specialist was
summoned from Baltimore and DR..
Bagley ordered his removal to the
Emergency Hospital. The patient is
doing as well as can be expected. and
maintains his cheerful, happy disposi.
tion, although perfectly helpless.
His many friends hope for his early
restoration to health
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
mrs. SANUFLS HOSTESS
OF THE D. A. R.
Entertains John Eager Howard
Chapter at Luncheon and Musi-
cal at Severna Park.
BENTZFOWN BARD'S POEMS.
The Guests at Severna Park Entertain
ment---AnnOuncements for Con-
tineatal Congress in Wash
ington Next Week.

Mrs Edward p Samuels u,s m.
hastess Of the John Earcr I5,u,,,5
Chapter Dauebtsrs of fre Anro,ico,,
Revolution. Yesterday .ttr,nonn. ,.n,,,,
il me, At the Samue,s residence or
Severua Park. This oopptv
Corsi5arol,i. ,,,,,,f,,, i,...i....
Transacted Mrs SamraIs eu,or,aima,t
her guests an luncheon and . srnr,.
MUSICAL aud literary proor.r,,,o o.as
presented bv members Of the Cb,ntor
When the roU is called at h, ,',o'
ings. It is customa,.,. fo,. ,J,o.., -,
tn reepopa ~ tl,o,r ,,.,,',' tn,
tetion fro... fho noo,. ''''' ' N""
ON his o,r,s;or s.lo.tior.. ,,.,.. -,
ken from the Door,s or o,r Is,I,.,r NJ
t,Ds,.,. ..-f,r, p,,,,-.,....., -, y, -,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
WEDDING PARTY
For Blair Hall Wedding April 20 at
St. Anne's.

Miss Julia Williamson Hall. daught-
er of Mrs. Carvel Hall, whose marriage
to Ensign Roswell Blair, L. S. n.
will take place on Saturday afternoon.
April 20, at st. Anne's Protestant Epis-
copal Church, will have as her matron
of honor her sister. Mrs. Alfred II.
Tawresey.
The bridesmaids will include Miss
Christine Bowie Mackall, of Baltimore. /.
Miss Edith Mccormick, Miss Gladys
Christy mad Miss Katherine Ramsey, OF
Annapolis Miss Marie Wilson, of Sew
iokley. Pa, and Miss Mary Veeder. Of
Washington. ID G
Ensign +. c. Libnow will be the best
man, and the ushers will be Ensigns
Alfred H. Tawresey, U. S. ~; Ensign
Ralph Kiely U S. ~; Ensign r. S.
Tisdale, T. s N; Ensign NJ. C. Par
tello, U. S. n. ana Mr.. Woodson Han
cock, of Philadelphia
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
NAVY WINS GAME
DOWNS CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
CalhOun's Double in Seventh Wins for
Midshipmen.

The Naval Academy won from Cor
nell yesterday afternoon 3 TO 3 on the
Naval Academy diamond.
The lucky seventh. during which the
Navy crowd stands i'm an effort TO
draw runs, figuring in the result for
he first time this season. Cornell
matte two runs in the third on Saut-
er's single two errors by Calhoun.
In the sixth the Midshipmen scored
one run, and iE the seventh took lead
On Fishers singles Whitney's error and
two stolen bases. In the eighth the
lead was clinched when Calhoun doub-
lee to left aEh brought home Blod-
and Connolly.
Blodgett. the Navy's big pitcher. al
lowed but two singles. while Perkins
pitched we'll until discouraged by the
por support given by Sauter and Whit
ney. The score:
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
FUNERAL OF MISS DAVIS.
Sad Circumstances Surrounding Death
OF Aged Maiden Lady.

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Jane
Davis, an aged maiden lady who died
on Tuesday night at the Emergency
Hospital. took place this afternoon
from st, ,Anne's Church. the Rector
the Rev. DIR. Joseph p. McComas. Off
ciating.
st. Cecilia's Guild sang the funeral
hymns The following were the pail
bearers: Messrs. A. Theodore Brady
Capt. Dennis Mullan. Lewis Clayton,
Eugene Childs, l.. Dorsey Gassaway
and John Wilmington. The interment
was in st. Anne's cemetery.
The death Of Miss Davis was sur
rounded with peculiarly sad circum-
stances. She has lived alone since
the death of her brother, the late JUS
tice John N. Davis, in the large old
fashioned house on West street. Some
weeks ago for two or three days the
boy who left the milk, and the one
who left the daily paper noticed the
milk bottles and the papers were still
on the front steps. Suspecting some
thing wrong the milkman notified Mr..
John Wilmington. opposite and an
entrance to the house was effected.
Miss Davis was found lying on the
floor where she had probably fallen
from illness and exhaustion A ply
sician was summoned and she was re.
moved to the Emergency Hospital
where death resulted from carcinoma.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Gov. Harrington in Baltimore.

This morning the Governor was in
Baltimore and later will attend meet
ing of the board of directors of the
House of Correction at the institution
While his plans for Friday and Satur-
day are not complete, he will probably
spend both days in conferences IN
BaI'imore regarding appointments and
assignments of justices of the peace
to the several police stations and to
the Peoples Court.
On Monday he will have The Rev.
W. A. Sunday and Mrs. Sunday RS his
guests on a journey to Cambridge
leaving this city at 9 o'clock in the
morning and returning after q sermon
in the evangelistic tabernacle in
Cambridge in the afternoon. Tuesday
tn Governor will resume the sign
ing of bills. he expects to complete
this work by the end of the week
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
County Prohibitionists to Meet

Anne Arundel county prohibitionists.
who we're to have met in convention
st Annapolis last Saturday. will
gather at the Circuit Court House on
Saturday of this week, to take their
first steps for the coming presidential
and Congressional campaign. Dele
gates fromH Hmost of the rural districts
Of the county will be in attendance
and during the meeting delegates
will be named TO represent Anne Arun-
del at the State Prohibition Convention
be held in Baltimore about the mid
{ e Of May
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PLAN FOR VILLAGE LIGHT
Round Bay Company Offered
Contract for Electricity for Light
ing Streets for Period of
Two Years.
STONY CREEK BRIDGE BOND.
Mountain Road improvements Bust
ness Transacted at Weekly Meet
ing of County Board

Quite a little business was transact
ed at the weekly meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners for Anne
Arundel county on Tuesday
Agreement upon a contract between
the county and the officials OF The
Round Bay Beach Company for the
lighting OF this attractive little river
side resort,tc take steps TO collect dam
ages for recent damages to the Curtis
creek bridge. and turning down for the
time being any plan for improving the
Mountain road. near Lake Shore post
Office. the COMMISSIONERS quickly
ciearol up their routine business. and
after approval of a number of bills. ad-
jonrned until next week.
The contract by the Round Bav Com
pany for lighting the village was re-
iected by the Commissioners because
il provided a probably unsatisfactory
service for cloudy nights. AS amend
ed by the Commissioners the contract
provides that the companywhich pur-
chases its current from the MARYLAND
Electric Railways Company. shall sell
current 10 the county at $50 per year
per candle power light. and that six
lights shall be maintained ON the high
ways and streets of the village.
The provision is made that frrespec-
tive of whether the moon is almanace,I
10 shine on these occasions or not. the
lights shall be kept burning all night
on cloudy nights on clear nights the
service is TO be from half an hour after
sunset until I o'clock in the morning
The contract is to cover a period of
two years
Counsellor Ridgely p Melvin was di-
racted by the Board to take the neces-
sary steps to collect the amount 10
cover damages done the Curtis creek
bridge by a tug boat in the employ of
the Consolidated Gas and Electric
Company which ran into the struct-
ures ONE time ago
Clerk Tilghman was directed TO
write to DR. ! S. Bnilngslea. Of Elva-
ston' -netifying him that the county has
been unable to purchase shells for the
section of the Mountain road about half
a mile east of Lake Shore postoffce.
but that the work will be done just as
soon as the Commissioners can secure
the necessary shells.
Stony Creek bridge bonds, Nos 8
and 4 for $500 each. having been re-
duccd by money Withdrawn from the
sinking fund We're burned by the
Commissioners.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
County Cuttings
From Broad Creek.

April is borrowing from March and
the farmers are doing just the same
Mr.. j. Revell Carr visited his home
here Saturday and Sunday.
The Brownsville actors club, are re-
hearsing for play called At the
Postern Gate, to be played in Muir
ray Hall. April 2s. at p. m further
notice will be given next week.
Mrs. Raymond McNemar of Gam
Drills. is patient in the Emergency
Hospital at this date, April 10. She
is very i'll.
Miss Mather from Millersville. was
a recent guest of MISS Lillian Worth.
ingtoD, at Brownsville.
MIR. B. Skinner Carr is visiting in
Baltimore
Mrs. Berner who has been visiting
in Washington is at her home here.
DR.. Brauner and Co., from New
York, bought the Gates property near
the creek and South river for $500.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
THE BISHOP CONFIRMS
Class of Sc and A Midshipmen---Two
of Class Sing Duet

At the service last evening in St.
Anne's Church the Bishop of Maryland.
the Rt. Rev. j. G. Murray, D. D., of
Baltimore, confirmed class of Sc men
and boys. women and girls of the
parish, and four midshipmen of the
Naval Academy.
There was large congregation
present that completely filed the
church. A feature of the service was
a Diet Lord Wait For Thee sung
by two of the class confirmed, Rob
ert Moss and Turner Quaid, choiristers
of St. Anne's
The Bishop preached the sermon
after administering the rite of con-
firmation
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
TOURIST PARTIES
VISIT HERE DAILY
A Common Sight to See From 200
70 800 Visitors StrOlling the
City's Streets.
25PARrIES IN LAST 6 WEEKS.
The Wy B q A.EIectric Line TO Bring
1909 Tourist Here Easter Week
Advertising Annapolis.

common thing these days to
.... oE forty 10 one hundred
.rrHo hundred people stroll
...... tIe Naval Academy or in
. tmiriug some of the older
. If Annapolis, accompanied
... .. Iao representatives of the
.H.u Baltimore & Annapolis
. road Company.
.... .. twenty-five OF these large
..... . visited Annapolis during
... ... .s weeks. and a reporter of
... .s Capital who interviewed
... representative of the Washington,
Mrn. Annapolis road. was in
. That neEt month will see a
.r.. .lbur of tourists attract
r.#o apolis by the historical build
.. VI. tu. old town and the United
States ..NH Academy
Nam. large parties are attracted to
.man.#. at every season of the year,
.. U. mmncr is larger during the
...H. season than any other season
..1. those coming in parties, there
..e .." large numbers of individuals
.a.... uE the fame OF Annapolis.
|.. Wellington. Baltimore & Anap-
.. .r..l estimates that more than
.U. .. uus come here yearly Such
. u.. number of visitors, Of course,
..... ....r deal of money in the city.
... .. money spent by them is an
mu..nt .Iemcnt in the community's
prosperity.
U Only Zoo recent years that these
M 0INc been visiting Annapolis,
.." "I.aUe to the campaign waged by
.. Washington. Baltimore & Annap-
.. ..e Railroad that they come
.... ".e adyortismg department OF
.. .r.H has been busy ever since
h.. uWs were operated into this
.... ....H.iug the attractions of An
..n....H since that lime more than
u. u.m pieces of advertising mat
U. .. ueu distributed throughout
...mry hy the railroad
wE... visitors come from all parts of
#. United states. parties the past
Ea.. having visited here from Bos-
u. I.... Worcester, Mass. Provi-
..u.. H. D.. New York City and Cleve-
" Nl,o The railroad company is
H .. .MeJatulated for the energetic
. n oMch they took hold of the
H. .r boosting the city through
... country when they first initi-
.... I.. .erice into Annapolis and for
.. N.ur with which they have contin-
AEuapolitars generally and
... capital, particularly, are gratitied
$500. ... success that the railroads all
....ue has met
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Organ Recital
At St. Anne's April Is.

The ninth of the series of Organ
Recitas will be given by MIR. Ed
ward Ritchings, +. r. c. o.. in St.
Anne's Church, on Sunday next, the
10th. at 8 p. m.
The soloist on this occasion will be
Miss Nancy Dashiell, who will render
the aria TELL We the daughter of
Zion" from Sullivan's Light Of the
World, and sacred song. by the
Waters of Babylon" by Powell.
The organ selections will include a
Sonata in A minor by Rheinberger,
The Vorspiel to Humped'nck's Han
sci and Gretel. ''The Vorspiel and
Good -tridey Music" from Wagner's
'Parsifal. and the Largo from
Dvork's New World" Symphony.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
LEFT THE AIMS HOUSE
Old Man Walks TO Town From South
River.

When supper was served last night
at the County Home, it was found one
of the inmates, old Mr.. Nichols, was
missing.
Upon inquiry it was learned the old
man had attempted to walk to Annap-
oils from South River, distance of
some y miles, and he is far past 80
years.
He was seen by persons on the
road, who inquired where he was
boundtfor, and he told them q nearby
farm house, So far as can be learned
he never went there. and his where
sbouts today was unknown TO the
Keeper of the County Home. He was
located today in Annapolis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Hotels Pay More,
Liquor License Increased.

Not only will the Annapolis saloons
pay more liquor license on May when
the date for taking out new licenses
becomes effective, but the hotels will
be obliged to do likewise.
While the saloon license is increased
by 500, the hotel license is in.
creased by $3.50. This means Carvel
Hall. the Maryland Hotel, Chesa-
peske House. Annapolis Hotel and
all others will come up to the Clerk s
office before May first and hand out
an additional fee of $3.50, besides
what they formerly paid for liquor
licenses.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works
AT First M. E. Church

Among the things that never grow
old is Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works For
years and years this entertain,r ent
has been given and is as fresh and
pleasing today as half century ago.
Tomorrow night Mrs. Jarley's Wax
" lrks will be give under the auspices
of the Epworth League at the First
Nj. 4. Church. A musical program
will also been presented in connection
withthe wax works. and there will
be sale OF homemade candy
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Candidates Reprimanded
For Playing Ball in the Street

For playing ball in the street in
front of Hotel Maryland this morning
two of the candidates preparing for
the Naval Academy got into trouble
The boys were not arrested, but
wtre given talking to and a general
reprimand by Officer John Holiday.
Playing ball on the street is viola
tion of the City Code.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Marguerite Snow (the Countess Of
The Million Dollar Mystery in Rose
mary q charming and extremely
fascinating photodrama Colonial.
thursday. adv 2tel2
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Dustin Farnum is excellent as the
highearted mountaineer who knows
how TO fight, but is i'll at ease in the
presence of the city girls. in '.sThe
Call OF the Cumberlands' Colonial
Friday. adv. 2ta2ls
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
Change of Residence.

The family of SIR Thomas Parran.
who have resided for the past four
months at 235 Prince George street.
have removed their county seat in
Calvert County.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

The Call Of the Cumberlands, =
tense photodrama, with Dustin Farnum
and an excellent Colonial, Fri
day adv 2ta13
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Colonial Thursday matinee and
might. Marguerite Snow. in Rose
mary p splendid Metro" picture.
adv 2taI2
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Colonial. Friday Dustin Farnum
and Myrtle Stedman. in The Call of
the Cumberlands. " adv.2tal3
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Marguerite Snow, the beautiful
screen star in a magnificent photo
drama Colonial. Thursday. adv 2tal2
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Don't miss Marguerite Snow. IN
Rosemary, picture that is sure
to please Colonial, Thursday.
adv. .2taI2
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

u.sHn Farnum. in 1.-THE Call Of
Che .smter ands, D" story full of ex-
.tamar. and thrills Colonial, Friday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

Two-base hit--Calhoun First base on
balls-On Blodgett, 5; off Perkins, T.
Struck out-By Blodgett. 5; by Per-
kins, g. Umpires Betes and Hughes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
FOR SALE.

EIGHT-ROOM HOUSE, with large
lot near Naval Academy. Price ami
terms upon request
a11-1w. CHAS. +. LEE.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13

SCORE BY INNINGS
Cornell. ........0 0 0 o o o.
Navy y............0 0 0 o IL > KS
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
THE CAPITAL

1e Ike letter from home.
SCI that 70 follows you where
ever you 90. 30 cts. a month
b. mail
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-13
THE WEATHER.

Probably showers and some
what warmer tonight; Fri
day partly cloudy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-29
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.CARRANzA AGENT
IS AT WASHINGTON

Washington, May 29. Mexican
Representative Arredondo announced
today that Carranzista Agent Manuel
Mendez had arrived from Mexico
City, but that he knew nothing about
a note he was reported carrying to
President Wilson.
Aredondo explained he was ex-
pecting a transcript OF the Scott
obregon conference and 1t possibly
led to a report that Carranza was
sending note again demanding
withdrawal Of American troops. M
Nevertheless. Consul Rogers tele-
graphed that Carranza's communica-
tion should have reached Secretary
Lansing on Saturday. Rogers UNDER
stood Mendez was the message
bearer.
Lansing will protest II an investi-
cation develops that decrees afgect-
ling Americans in Tampico are con-
'fiscatory.