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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
NIDOIES X EP UP TO
REQUIRED STANDARD
Report That Larger Number of
Midshipmen Are Unsatisfactory
in Studies is Unfounded.
REPORT SHOWS ONLY IL MORE.
No Material Change in Course Of In
structiOn Since Completion Of Last
Academic Year.

ANY reports which imply either that
a lowered standard of scholarship for
the nlidshipmen is maintained at ,the
Naval Acsds my. or that they are more
unsatisfactory 10 the studies at present
than is usually the case at sthis time.
appear to be unfounded.
From information given out at the
Superintendent's office the total mum.
Der Of midshipmen unsst sfactory for
the two months ending November 80.
Is only eleven more than for similar
period year ago. No further infor-
nation will be available until after the
completion Of the semi annual exami-
nations, but it is not apprehendec
that an unusual number will be founo
dsfic ent
From the same source it is learned
that there has been no material charge
in the course Of instruction since the
completion Of the last academic year.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
PEGGY STtWARTCpAPTER
HOLDS MEETING
Appoints Delegates and Alternates
to Continental Congress.
ANNUAL PATRIOTIC SERVICE.
To be Held in St. Anne's February 20
ITO aemorialize Ceremonies Of
dwelling Tablet in Old Senate
Chamber Dec. q.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter, ID.
A. r., was held on Wednesday after
non at o'clock at the home of Mrs.
l.. Dorsey Gassaway, it not being con
venient to meet in the old Senate
Chamber during the sessions of the
General Assembly
The Regent, Mrs. D. NJ. Garrison.
presided. The reports of the officers
showed that all business in connec-
tion with the George Washington tab
let had been attended to and letters
of thanks written to all those who had
contributed to the interest and sue
ces of the unveiling ceremonies.
An intresting order from the Super
intendent of the Naval Academy desig-
mating the uniform to be worn by Off
GERS attending the ceremonies was read
Mrs. Gassaway then made a motion
that as the marking of the spot where
Washington stood to resign his COM
mission had been the aim of the Chap
ter for so many years, and that as il
is an event of national as well as local
Importance, that the secretary be in
structed to prepare a full account OF
the minutes; also that the Historian
write a similar article to be sent to
the National d. A. r. Magazine. and
also to the Patriotic Marylander, .
both to be illustrated with photos Of
the old Senate Chamber and of the
tablet.
Upon the motion of Mrs. Weems
Ridout rising vote of thanks was
given to Mrs. Gassaway. chairman OF
the committee, and to the Regent. Mrs
Garrison. for their untiring efforts in
making the occasion a success.
A letter was read by the Regent from
Mr.. A. S. Goldsborough outlining a
plan to immortalize that occasion
which was taken up with much en-
thusiasm.
The Regent reported that at the last
State Board meeting the State Regent
requested that all Chapters have regu-
uarly appointed Chaplains, and open
their meetings with the d. A. r. ritual ;
that it was found two Chapters had
already done so, one of which is the
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter.
1t was also decided by the State
Board that the "Star Spangled Ban
ner" shall be used in some form at
each Chapter meeting.
AS the Chapter bylaws state that
delegates and alternates to the Con
tinental Congress be elected in Jan
uary, the following were elected to
represent the Chapter in Washington
in April; Delegate, Mrs. d. NJ. Garri
son, Regent; first alternate, Mrs.
Weems Ridout: second alternate, Mrs.
George w. Laws; third alternate, Mrs
Ryland ID. Tisdale; fourth alternate
Mrs. George T. Feldmeyer; fifth alter
nate. Miss Agnes Walton; sixth alter
nate. Mrs. Clmeent W.. Sheriff; sey
enth alternate, Mrs. Grafton d. Ridout:
eighth alternate, Mrs. James NJ. Magru
der; ninth alternate, Mrs. Charles A.
Doyen; tenth alternate. Mrs. William
III. Burns.
It was decided to hold the annnua
patriotic services on February 20, the
Sunday nearest Washington's birth
day. at ASS p. m. in st. Anne's
Church, details being left to the Rec
tor of st. Anne's and the Chapters Re
gent. Mrs d. M. Garrison.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
ACCEPT ORGANIZATION
Com. REPORT
House Starts on Economy Basis At
Today's Session.
DUVALL Is CHAIRMAN
Anne Arundel Senator is Fortunate ON
Committee Assignments -Wilkin-
son Outside Breastworks.

Gaining their contest for greater
representation on the committee OF
the Honse. the Republicans in he low
er branch of the General Assembly this
morning conceded any further Ques-
tions involved and joined in the vote
for the adoption of list of employees
greatly less than had former legisla-
lures.
This removed the last stumbling
block and the House agreed upon Its
organization by adopting the report OF
the organization committee after this
report had been amended so as TO al
low the Republicans three men on all
committees of nine members and four
members on committees of thirteen.
The inland county members, few
minutes after this action was taken.
missed a chance to get representation
on the important Chesapeake Bay and
Tributaries Committee membership, on
which has heretofore been denied all
but tidewater counties. Wilkinson, OF
Baltimore city, who is now clear out
side the majority organization breast
works. moved that the organization
committee report be amended to give
every county and every city district
member of this committee, about which
will center the usual big fight this
year.
The inland minority members saw
the opportunity at once, but waited for
the cue to be taken by Minority Floor
leader Metzerott. MetZerott, howeV-
er, has. in the past, and may in the flu
ture, seek votes i'm Anne. Arundel
Charles and Calvert counties for seat
in Congress. He could not take the
lead, therefore. and before this was
realized, by the Western Marylanders,
the question had been put and the mo-
tion lost.
Announcement of committees was
made in the Senate today by President
Campbell, and Senator Duvall. of this
county, was given two chairmanships
and representation on several other
committees His assignments were:
Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay and
Tributaries Committee, and of the
Committee on Public Buildings in An
napolis. and that on Revaluation and
Assessment. He was also placed ON
Lslt AOliOWtAlS 0OllIllllGCHs UuL UOL dA
chairman: Elections, Militia, PEN
sions, Civil Service and Election Re-
forms.
After ftraightening out rhe question
of organization in the House and hear
ing the announcement of committees in
the Senate, both branches adjourned
about 115 Gntil Tuesday of next week.
when they will re-assmeble at / o'clock
In the afternoon.
The only other business tranracted
during this mornings session of other
than miror importance, was the receipt
Of an invitation from the Virginia Leg
islature asking the members OF the
Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries Com
mittee of Maryland to go to Richmond
this year TO confer with the Virginians
over joint oyster and fisheries legis-
lation for the Potomac river
This trip will, it is at present ex-
pected, be made on Tuesday, January
IS, and will, If taken, be of several
days duration.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
ENTERTAINED CHURCHwOMEN.
Mrs. w. B. Gardiner Hostess to Ladies'
Aid Society---Annual Meeting
Officers Elected.

Yesterday was the occasion of the
annual meeting of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church. the Rev.
DR.. George S. Bell. pastor.
On this occasion the ladies were in
vited to meet at the home &C one of the
members. Mrs William B. Gardiner
West street, to meet an cid member
Mrs. Frederick Hit, Of New York (nee
Lottie Gardiner) who is here on visit
and was former member of the Pres
byterian Ladies Aid Society, this city
At s o'clock the ladies assembled
and BUSINESS meeting was held Mrs
Carl Fresius, president, presiding
After preliminaries the ladies went
into the annual election of officers,
with the following result. President.
Mrs C. c. Dorsey; vice president, Mrs.
John B. White, of ST. Johns College;
secretary, Miss Lizzie Westbrook:
treasurer, Mrs. Samuel Jones.
Reports of committees were submit
ted for the past year, showing the
financial standing of the Society to be
in excellent condition. and good work
accomplished during TIE year
After the business melting and the
election of officers, Mrs. Gardiner was
hostess at a delicious supper, beauti-
fully served. The menu consisted of
an abundance of everything in season.
Seventeen ladies were at table, and
four at a small table.
The supper was thoroughly enjoyed
and the event was a delightful social
affair, closing the years work of the
Ladies' Aid.
Mrs. Gardiner is a charming hostess
and her guests enjoyed and appreci-
ated the expression of her hospitality
on this occasion. The event was a
success in every detail
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

assembling. on the common ground
of truth and sincerity. and ! am happy
TO say that relation still exists, though
it has been nine months since l pro
fessed the Roman Catholic faith.
or all the anomalous schools of
thought in the Church Of England there
is none more peculiarly situated than
the Ritualistic party there is none who
suffers more by reason of their convic-
tions; there is none more misunder-
stood in their own communion And yet
branch theory" and believe in the
Apostolic validity of their orders
they remain and endure ALL 1t is a
martyrdom hardly appreciated. Be
cause he is a type rarely found out
side Anglican religious communities,
Dr. McComas is. of course, conspicuous,
especially in Annapolis, where the de-
velopment of Catholicity in an Episco-
palian is so astonishing. But Annap-
oils Episcopalians need have no fear
| know that the Rector of St. Anne's
clings to their branch theory" as te-
naciously as ever. and know that DR.
McComas would resign from the Epis-
copal ministry, no matter what itcost,
were he convinced of the invalidity
of his orders.
Since you Episcopalians argue that
your denomination is Catholic
Church. and your ministers Catholic
priests, how dare you object when they
preach Catholic truths to youf
Is it not a disgrace?
And is il not significant?
EVA DORSEY CARR
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
Funeral of DR.. Custis
From St. Anne's Church.

The funeral of DIR. Daniel Parkc
Custis, s member of the distinguished
Virginia family whose ancestors were
direct descendants of the wife of Gen
George Washington, took place yester-
day afternoon from st. Anne's Church
DR.. Gusts died at Johns HOPKINS
Hospital, Baltimore. after an Hines
of some weeks. Death was due to a
complication of diseases. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev.
James l. Smiley. assistant to the Rec
tor Of St. Anne's.
The pallbearers were Messrs Robert
Redmond, Jerry l. Smith, Thomas S.
Dove. Charles Sweet, Martin Brady
and George A. Moss. Interment was
in st. Anne's cemetery. Funeral Di-
rectors B. L. Hopping & Co., being in
charge Of arrangements.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
Prof. Zimmerman


Pref. Charles A. Zimmerman, band
master at the Naval Academy. is re-
ported much improved at the naval
hospital where he is a patient.
Prof. Zimmerman was taken violent
~ ii week ago. and his voice ard
speech became affected He was re-
moved to the Naval Hospital where he
was improved under careful treatment
and nursing. Today he was able TO
sit up in wheeling chair, and his
voice is much better.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

Don't miss How Molly Made
Good, with twelve illustrious stars
of the dramatic stage Colonial, Sat-
urday. Prices. 10 and zoe; boxes, 80.
adv 2tjl4
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

Colonial. Saturday matinee and
night" How Molly Made Good" with
a cast of slever stage stars. Prices,
10 and 10ets; boxes, 30. adv. Stj14
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

Helen Holmes, the most daring OF
'n tars IN a big serial THE Cir
ana the Game " beginning Monday,
Jan. 18th st tn. Colonial. adv tfjlG
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

Lulu Claser, May Robson. Julian
FItinge and nine other stage stars in
How Molly Made Good Colonial,
Saturday. Prices. 10 and zoe; boxes.
so. adv.ztJlf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

One of the greatest Motion Pic
tuce Achievements. "How Molly Made
Good" at Colonial, Saturday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

Blanche Sweet and Thomas Meis han,
in "The Secret Colonial, Fri
dav. adv 2tjl3
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

s.The Secret Sin," thrilling drama
featuring Blanche Sweeet-Colonial.
Friday. sdv.ztj13
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14
TO SPONSOR SUFFRAGE BILL.
Lloyd Wilkinson So Notifies Mrs.
Robert Moss.

Lloyd Wilkinson has graciousIy con
sented to sponsor the suffrage bill IN
the House OF Delegates. He notified
Mrs. Robert Moss, Legislative chair
man of the Woman Suffrage Party, of
his Willingness Yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Moss has not yet secured
State Senator 70 stand AS godfather to
the bill when it is presented to the
State Senate.
The bill is for Statewide suffrage
on the same terms ss the right To
vote is held by the men of the State
1t is being supported by the Woman
Suffrage party. which represents the
united suffrage forces of the State.
----: -
At the Republic Robert B. Mantell.
with GeDevieve Hamper (their screen
debut IN screen play of binding
briIliance. The Blindness of Deyo-
ton "
The Blindness of Devotion" &
great modern photo drama of bciliant
power at Republic. Friday
The great modern drama, TIL,
Blindness Of Devotion, with an all
star cast Mr. Robert B. Manteil, Miss
Genevieve Hamper. Miss Claire Whit
ney and MIR Stuart Holmes, etc.
ADJ 2tj13
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

is like = letter from home.
See that 1t follows you where
ever you go. 80 cts. q month
by mail.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-14

rstr and colder tonight Sat
.-5sv fair continued cold.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
Work has been Started.

II. w. Elliott begun drilling his
deep ven tCdiy 81 liz ranch
east of town. He Is sinking a ten
inch hole aud has secured the
service of at expert driller and
the work will proceed very rap.
idly If the unexpected does not
happen in the way of break
down, or something.
It's Mr.. Elliott's intention to
drill until he gets good supply
of water If he has to go 1000 feet
or deeper, though he does not
figure on stopping before he rea-
ches the 1000 foot level. The
drilling means much to the fut-
ure of tine valley and the outcome
will be watched with interest.
Donations are being solicited
and the business men of Colum.
bus with only one exception have
expressed themselves as willing
to assist. Four different men
have offered to give 81 when a
depth of 500 feet has been reach.
ed: 81 at the 600 foot level; 81 at
the zoo foot level; 50 at the 800
foot level; and $16 at the 900 foot
level; providing that the other 100
foot is TO be sunk. This would
make a total of S31, and If the
rest of the business people of
Columbus will agree to do this
the amount necessary to make up
the balance required can be re.
ceived without much trouble
from non-residsnts.
This opportunity of getting
deep test we'll should not be pass
ed up. Mr.. Elliott is agreeing
to stand the large part of the ex-
pensc, and the probabilities are
that we will never have another
opportunity to get test well
down with so small cost to the
other people of the valley.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18

Many Of the citizens of Co
lumbus. are setting out trees
this spring. T. A. Hulsey has
planted a large number of shade
trees already and others are
making preparations to plant
trees. a. G. Beck will plant an
orchard this spring on his place,
and many of the ranchers are
setting out a few fruit trees.
We are of the opinion that the
town board will devise some
means of furnishing water for
trees planted in town, and ad.
wise that trees be planted in
front of the business houses
along the streets. The trees
planted last year and year be-
fore in town have done very we'll
and more should be planted.
There is nothing that adds more
to the value of the property,
considering the cost.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
Good advice for New Mexico
Farmers.

Get a COW, get a pig, get a lot
hens" is the way out of the wild
erness of debt TO good folks who
have been troopers instead of
real farmers. The Chickasha
Star tells of one farmer in Grady
county, central Oklahoma, who
got a pig. Here is the story,
Last spring | bought a young
SOW from a neighb or for $1,000.
She brought pigs and we saved
nine. Yesterday we sold the SOW
and five of her pigs to local deal
er for $107 .93. We have four left
and are still in the hog business.
This is the largest dividend | ev.
er received on such a small am
cunt of money invested"
Growing into live stock farm
ing is always safe. Jumping in
to it is always risky. One COW
soon develops into two, one SOW
into 10, one hen into 100. Milk
and butter, eggs and fried chick
en-, all produced for home con
sumption, with enough sure food
crops to take good care of the an
imals that produce them are al
ways safe. They are the found
alton of safe farming everywhere
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
A Dinner Party

Last Friday evening at $50
o'clock, the Sunday School of
the M. e. church rendered to the
retiring Superintendent, Mrs.
j. T. Dean a most delicious
dinner. Mesdames Stivison,
Elliott and English were the
caterers and proved themselves
worthy of the trust reposed in
them. Covers were laid for
twelve and there was not a vacant
seat. Prof. Stivison, at whose
cozy home the dinner was served
presented the compliments of
the occasion to Mrs. Dean, and
in a very graceful ma amer, pad
glowing tribute to her exceeding
faithfulness during the two and
a half years of her work as sup
rientendent of the Columbus
Sunday School. Mrs. Dean re-
piled briefly, but feelingly,
thanking him for his commenda
tion and the board for it's thought.
fulness. Those present We're:
Mesdames Dean, Stivison,
Burkhead, Elliott, Boddington,
English, and Page; Misses Hester
Page, ard Ritchie, and Messrs
Suvison, Boddington and Page
After the dinner, the board
held its regular monthly bust
ness meeting, and later discuss
ed methods by which they
might increase the attendance al
Sunday School.
The Pastor has been trying
very earnestly for the past mon
tn to induce the men of the towr
to come into the school, and it /,
TO be hoped he will have abund
ant success. Schools and chur
ches build up a town more rapid
~ than any other factors, and W,
cannot have successful school
or churches unless they are we
attended.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
Old Timer Returns.

Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Moseley
arrived here the first of the week
and expect to settle here for a
few weeks at least. They came
here from Tombstone, Arizona,
where they had resided for sew.
cral months. Mr.. Moseley has
been in very poor health since he
left here over two years ago, and
we are very sorry to report his
condition at this time very ser.
enus. Mr.. Moscley established
the Columbus News at this place
almost seven years ago, and was
the Columbus postmaster for a.
bout two years.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
No. IS
Columbus on Chautaqua Circuit


Columbus is TO have a regular
Chautaqua this summer. Mr..
Newkirk, of the Pecos Valley
News; Artesia, New Mexico,
arrived here Tue sday evening
and succeeded in interesting a
sufficient number of the busi.
ness men TO guarantee that
Columbus will be placed on the
circuit this summer. The peo-
pie of Columbus agree to buy
season tickets to the amount of
$3.50 before the opening, which
will be in June or July, and
furnish hall and piano and also
take care of the local advertising.
There will be eleven people in
the program and some very un.
usual attractions will be offered
the people of Columbus and
vicinity.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
Suppressing The Fly

In the early spring, before the
eggs have been laid, is the time
to start the crusade against our
old enemy the fly.
Begin this spring with a clean.
up campaign in your locality,
Interest the boys and girls
clubs, the agricultural and home
economics clubs, in the move
ment. The old saying, An
ounce of prevention is worth
pound of cure" surely holds
true in the case of the fly. How
much safer and easier it is to
keep flies out of our homes by
proper screening, trapping, and
destroying their breeding places,
than To get them out when they
are once in. Various methods
have been propos ed to rid us of
these pests. The slogan OF" Swat
the fly" has gone over the count
ry. Fly paper, some sticky and
some poisonous, and various
sorts of fly poisons, are sold in
large quantities in our drug
stores. All these help some
what, but the only rational and
and sure way is to prevent
breeding. Clean up. Do not
allow manure or filth of any sort
to stand around the yards or
stables. Keep all out houses in
clean and sanitary condition.
The garbage can is a breeding
place relished by the fly. Con-
struct il so flies cannot gain
entrance.
The government spends ann
ually over one million dollars for
the prevention of epidemics and
the betterment of the public
health. Lets help in the good
work by preventing the fly. The
citizen who fails to recognize his
responsibility toward health is a
handicap to progress. Commun-
ity action is necessary for a
successfully waged warfare a
gainst the fly. Set a date for
cleanup day this spring Make
it early Prevent che fly.
Gail Ritchie,
State Leader in Home Econom-
les Extension, State College, N.
Mex.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
Full House Wanted

Everybody go to church Sun.
day, March 5th. This is the day
set for a record attendance at
the local church. Make your
arrangements now to attend. IL
is hoped that every home in the
whole valley will be represented
on the above date and II possible
we would like to see every per.
son in this whole section there.
Make it a point to attend even If
you do not ever expect to so to
church again.
Rev. j. A. Land will hold serv.
ice in the morning, and Rev. G.
III. Boddington will preach in
the evening. Special sermons
will be prepared and good
musical program will be render
ed at both services.
Everything possible viii be
done to make the day an inter
esting one for all who attend
church, and the services will be
beneficial and instructive. Don't
forget the date, March 5th.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-18
Announce In The Courier.

1t appears to US that you fel.
lows who are figuring of run
ming for Office had better be get
ting your names before the peo-
pie, so that they may be taking
your mum Der to be used in max
ing up their ballot at the prim
ary. A few have already announ
ced and several are talking of
announcing soon. Why not get
in the car now and ride right on
to the primaries?. 1t won't cost
any more to announce now than
later, ahd US country editors
need the money awfully bad.
Come on boys and let's all get in
the race. The more the mer
rier. If you want the county
people to vote for you, announce
in the country papers.