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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
STATE BUREAU
OF DAIRY INFORMATION.
To be Composed Of Committee Of
Women's Civic League The
Personnel.

A state bureau Of Dairy information
TO be composed Of the members Of the
Woman's Civic League Committee
which recently took up this work and
viii serve on the board without pay,
is provided in q bin introduced in the
House Yesterday by Chairman Linthi-
cum, Of the Anne Arundel delegation
The bill points out that the Govern
ment Department Of Animal Industry
has reported that creameries Of the
country are. in many instances. insan-
itary andp roIiGc sources Of disease
and calls attention 70 the good work
done in inspection and ii the spread %
information Ia Maryland by the civic
League Milk Committee.
The new board is given the power 10
summon Witnesses and inspect dairy
premises. artl al appropriation Of So
500 20 meet lis expenses is provided.
The members AZ the MIX Committee of
the Civic League who are made to
compose ,le new State Board are:
Mrs. Francis King Carey, Or J. I'll.
Mason Knox. Jr Airs. Francis ].
Jencka. Dr. John Rurah, Dr. Jose l..
Birsh Mra Benjamin w. Corkran. Mrs
Richard II. Follis Mrs Francis San
derson. DIR Lillian Welch, and DR..
Mary Sherwood
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
A MYSTERIOUS PAINTING
To be Exhibited Here Next Week Tor
Benefit Of Emergency Hospital.

The Mystery Picture In the Shadow
Of the Cross" will be shown here next
aek in the lower room of the City AS
aemblv Rooms OIe-half the proceeds
90 to the Emergency Hospital
Tickets at the door are priced at a
quarter. Anyone who sees the picture
once is entitled 10 see it again free. if
they bring a friend The picture is
mysterious because when the lights
are dim a cross appears. which is un-
seen in a bright light The phenom-
enon is unexplained, even by the artist
All who have ever seen the picture
are strangely mystiied
II is q picture of Christ which is
not unusual if seen in the light. but
when the lights are turned down the
Saviours figure appears silhouetted
against sha'iowy cross above one
OF the shoulders.
Tho artist himself denies having 2nv
knowledge Of the cause, and no salts
factory explanation has yet been given.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

The Misses Chase, daughters of
Capt. Chase, U. S. N, of Washing
ton. "a We been visiting friends here
Miss Cranky, of Baltimore, was the
guest this week of Lieut.. William
+. Halsey, Jr.. and Mrs. Halsey, st.
John St.
Miss Denny, of Washington, has
been visiting Mrs. w .ckham, wife of
Lieut.. Wickam, Oklahoma Terrace.
Miss Fay Hull, of Washington is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. Wickhsm has been entertain
ing her sister, Miss Miller, of Balti-
more.
Miss Adelaide Moore, of Washing
ton, is visiting friends here.
Mrs. E. ID. Stuart, of Baltimore.
was here yesterday and before a COM
mittee of the Legislature In the inter
est of making the birthday of Gen.
Robert E. Lee State holiday.
Lieut.. Price Williamson, U. S.
Navy, and Mrs. William on, are visit
ing their parents Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Thorn Williamson, 1856 Prince
Genrge street, before sailing for the
Philippines.
Master John Hines, small son of
Capt. and Mrs. j. l.. Hines, Of the
Naval A Academy is visiting his grand.
father Major. General Breckenridge
and his aunt Miss Margaret Breckln.
ridge, in Washington.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
Death Of B. Miller.

After a lingering illness MIR. B.
Miller. 8 wetl-known and highly re-
spected citizen died last night at his
residence. West Annapolis.
MIR. Miller was 81 years of age. He
was twice married. Beside is widow
He is survived by three children by
his first wife, viz: Mrs. Charles E.
Basil, of this city; Mrs. Clement Wag-
ner, of West Annapolis, and Mr.. Ga
briel Miller, of Baltimore. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been COM
Melted.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
MACHINE GUN COMPANY.
Duly Inspected and Mustered Last
Night in Behalf OF Federal Govern
ment--- Annapolis Guardsmen
Number ia.

Two members of the Machine Gun
Company Of this city, who were un.
avoidably detained from inspection
last Friday, reported at Silver
Springs, the station of Company X,
First Regiment. last night and were
duly inspecte and mustered by Gen.
Charles D. Gather, on the part of the
State, and Captain Arthur G. Hadsell.
u. 5. A.. on behalf of the Federal
government.
This gives the portion of the Guard
staff med at Annapolis one hundred
per cent for attendance upon the an
nual inspection Every member of
Company M was present last Friday,
as we'll as the field and staff and nor
commissioned staff stationed here. The
two reporting last night gives the
Machine Gun Company a perfect
mark on attendance. also. The total
number of Guardsmen in Annapolis
is one hundred and fourteen, the Isrg-
est number in any place in the State,
outside Of Baltimore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
ORPHANS COURT.
Judicial Disposition Of the Affairs OF
Widows And Orphans.

The proceedings of the Orphans
Court on Tuesday were as follows:
The application of George j. Deed
mayer, for administration on the es.
tate of Marie L. Deedmayer, was filed
and approved.
The bond of George j. Deedmayer,
administrator of Marie L. Deedmaver.
was filed, examined and appr we'd
The first and final account of Steph.
en- L. Sands, administrator of Stephen
I. Sands, ST., was examined filed
and passed
The answer of John Frank, Jr..
executor of the estate of Bernardine
Frank, was filed.
The release of Clarence REIN to
Emma t. Wells, executrix of Louis
Ii. REIN, was filed and passed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
Death Of Mrs. Williams.

Mrs. Jessie Williams, wife OF Mr..
William Williams, died last night at
her residence at Germantown, near
Annapolis.
Besides her husband she is sur
vivid by several children, all grown.
The deceased was a most estimable
Christian woman and highly esteemed
by all who knew her.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
The Pony is Here
Whose viii it Be?

The beautiful pony to be given
away by the Evening Capital and nine
other local business men to the child
receiving most votes, on April first,
arrived herestoday by express.
The wagon and harness are expected
tomorrow.
The pony is a beauty dark brown
mare. 1t will be driven around town
every DAY by one of the business firms
interested from now until the close OF
the contest.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
The B. Y. P. U. Supper.

Under the auspices of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union hot roast beef
supper was given las evening in the
basement Of College Ave. Baptist
Church. Many patrons were present,
although it was another Of those num-
erous occasions when some half dozen
or more events were on the tapis in
Annapolis at the same time
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
IN MFMORIAM.

CAMPBELL--ln sad. but loving re-
membrance of our dear sister,
CATHERINE LIZZIE CAMPBELL,
who departed this life two years
ago today.
The month ofMarch once more is here,
To US the saddest of all the year;
For her memory is as dear today,
As in the hour she passed away.
BY HER SISTERS AND BROTHERS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
GUARDS GUNBOAT'S PURPOSE.
Secretary Daniels Refuses to Divulge
Destination Of Wheeling.

Secretary Daniels yesterday de-
clined to reveal the destination OF the
gunboat Wheeling, ordered from New
Orleans to southern waters.
The cruiser North Carolina, with four
hydropanes aboard, has been rdeTed
from Pensacola. Fla, to Guantanamo,
Cuba to participate in maneuvers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
Naval Academy Lacrosse Schedule

The Naval Academy has arranged
the following schedule for the lacrosse
team. all to be olsyed at Annapolis !:
March 80, Baltimore City College:
April 8. Cornell: April Is, University
of Pennsylvania; April 10, Johns Hop
kins; April %. Harvard; April 20.
Swarthmore. sMr. George Findlayson.
of Toronto. will again coach the
squad.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
THREE REPUBLICANS
OF A. A. County State Central Com
miltee Endorse GoIdshorough.

Three local members of the Repuh-
lican State Central Committee for
Anne Arundel county, have endorsed
former Governor Philips Lee Godsbor-
oUgh for Republican candidate for
the United States Senate.
Goldsborough headquarters will be
on West street, this city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
Prof. Handy to Speak Next Sunday
At St. Margaret's Church

Continuing the program prescribed
in the early fall of having a series of
lectures and addresses at st. Mar
gaTet's Church during the winter, the
rector Rev. James NJ. Magruder has
arranged for another address for next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
On this occasion Prof. S. S. HANDY
of st. Johns College. will deliver an
address. the subject to be announced
later.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
Storm Warning.

The Displayman on the Reins Me,-
cedes received the following message
from the Weather Bureau at noon to-
day:
Strong South and Southwest
winds, partly of gale force this after
noon and tonight.
FRANKINFIELD.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22
Lenten Sermon Tonight
AT St. Anne's Church.

The mid-week lenten sermon will
be preached tonight at S O'Clock in
St. Anne's Church by Father Evans,
Rector Of st. Luke's, Baltimore, who
is conducting q Mission here.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-22

"Pennington's Choice" magnifi-
cent five mart photodrama that holds
3 bic surprise at the finish Colonial.
Thursday adv 2tm22
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEVIS
Efficiency and Economy

An economy and efficiency commit tee of five members were appointed at special town meeting held in Westport, Thursday evening. and their duties will be to devise means for controlling the town expenditures.
 Three Confess Burglary
 Oscar Williams, 19; Clarence Feady, 23, and w. G. Shields, 21, have confessed to planning and taking part in. the burglary of the home of Joel Merchant. retired farmer of Dan bury. Of S2S4 in gold and bills taken the police have recovered all but $50, the burglars having hidden the loot near their homes. Shields is chauf- feur for Merchant and the other men live in the vicinity.
 Motorcycle Accident
 w. P. Bailey, aged 35 years, of Stamford, is dead and Mrs. E. Ger trude Ireland of Norwalk is in the Stamford hospital with a fractured skull and small hopes are held out for her recovery, as the result of a mo- torcycle accident in Stamford Satur- day night. The accident happened when the motorcycle, on which were Bailey and Mrs. Ireland, skidded in to the Crystal avenue bridge in Stam- ford Saturday night. Bailey was al- most instantly killed, his head crash ing into the stone abutment
 Hit By Auto
 Peter Hornig. of Ridgefield, was struck by an automobile owned by George l.. Wilson, of New York city, short distance from his home, Sun day evening and died within a few minutes from injuries received. His neck was broken. The chauffeur of the automobile, George Brown, in the employ of MT. Wilson was not held MT. Horrfg was in the florist busi- ness and his hot houses were on the Danbury road. He had just left his home and was walking on the left side of the road, 1t is reported, when large touring car turned into the Danbury road, keeping we'll to the left and travelling at rate of speed which is said to have been too fast. Hardly had the machine turned the corner than it struck MT. Hornig. The people in the car said later that it ap- peared to them as though the man walked in front of the machine Other people claimed that the man was well to the left of the road
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
Amusements
POLES

Eight big features, comprising the cream of vaudeville and photoplay of ferings,\ are presented in the pro- gram which it attracting, big audi ences to Poli's at every performance The vaudeville, program, to be seen for the last time this evening, in cludes:
 v The Lawn Party clever juvenile musical comedy, introducing ten en- tertaining boys and girls in bright and breezy slxit; John Neff, the local boy, assisted by Lillian .Dallis, in his unique comedy offering; Camille Personne & Co.,, in dainty tabloid comic opera; QYgley & Fitzgerald in their up-to-the minute variety non sense; and Lockhart Bros, eccentric lacrobatic comedians.
 There are three attractive features in the photoplay bill, including Bea- trice Fairfax, "the big sister of all true lovers," assisted by Harry Fox and Grace Darling in the two reel episode "The Missing Watchman.' This is the first instalrhent, complete in itself, of the great Beatrice Fair fax serial. The five part film drama, "The Prima Donna's Husband" a gripping story of heart interest; and the Pathe pictorial news, presenting news and views of the world, are dso shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
PLAZA

Today is the last day local fans will have to see the noted character actor, Frank Keenan, in his most recent and easily his greatest Triangle achieve ment, "The Thoroughbred" at the Plaza theatre. ''The Thoroughbred" is a story of the race track and in it MT. Keenan portrays the role of Ma jor Ainslee, a Southern gentleman whose hobby, as we'll as livelihood are fast horses. The story is developed in five acts and isr thrilling in the ex- tremp.
 Never Again." William Collier Keystone comedy in two chapters, IS the funniest produced by the comedy in months.
 Adelaide Hermann, widow of Herr mann the Great. ris mystifying the throngs at every performance as "Cagiiostro,' the mistress of mystery. Madame Hermann has successfully mastered many of her late husband s most startling illusions as well as many of her own invention and her work is creating much favorable com ment in local theatrical circles.
 Fayg and White have a nifty little offering composed of song, dance and comedy chatter that goes over big at every performance. Hyland and Dale, a clever pair of girlies in songs and dVmirth, with Paul Fetching and Company in his beauti- ful musical novelty /entitlede Tn Musical Flower Garden" complete the vaudeville.
 William Collier is starred in the latest Keystone comedy. Never Again.
 Tomorrow will bring Bobby Harron and Mae Marsh in '"The. Little Liar'' as the main Triangle attraction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
FIND RING OWNED BY
 VIM, F. MCCULLOUGH

The mystery of the disappearance of a ring owned by William F. >McCul- tough, of 814 William street. who died at the New Haven hos pital, Aug. 31, of injuries he suffered in an automo- bile accident, has been cleared. The ring was found in the possession of a young woman, who said MT. McCul- tough had placed the ring in her pos- session for safe keeping.
 According to the girls story, the ring had been left with her by Mo Cu1lough shortly before he left on the fatal automobile trip. It is worth $500. An investigation is still being made.
 |. It was thought the ring had been stolen after the accident. The police of New Haven are puzzled to know why the young woman didn't make known before the fact that she had the ring.
 Mccullough is a brother of Police man Robert Mccullough. A car he was driving struck trolley car after he had turned out to avoid anotner a automobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
STRIKING PAINTERS IN DERBY EXPECT TO
 HAVE DEMAND GRANTED

Derby, Sept 13-The strike of the journeymen painters and paper hang CTS which was declared Monday in lall of the associated towns, is likely to be brought to a settlement before the week is over. This announcement was made by some of the painters yesterday. following g meeting that was held at Labor haf1.
 According to the painters a commit tee of their-number has already signed an agreement which provides the $4 a day rate, and such progress was made yesterday that the committee believes that before the week is out all of the boss painters will have signed. Seven of the contracting painters have agreed, according to the committee, to sign the new rate, the signers representing those who em- p1oy the largest number of workmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
LYRIC

From a managerial point of view, as well as public. the newly established gystem at the Lyric, is an assured success, as evidenced by the greatly enlare4ed attendance a tthe Lyric, at every sperformance, during the past two weeks since the advent of the Internatiopal circut of bookings/an which will continue throughout the entire season, with succession of very popular attractions, such as this week, where Joe Welch, that finished character comedy star, Is now pfeA senting his very interesting, and at times, intense human drama, The Peddler." Plays and production of this calibre cannot fail to command the attention of the theatre going public, and such is the brand which will follow throughout the season, with weekly change of reputable travelling organizations, each of which will carry one or two car loads of scenery and equipment. MT. Welch'a g characterization of Abraham Jacob son." is a work of genuine dramatic art, in fact, a splendid relief from the time tired performances the thea ire goer witnesses from the aver age Hebrew comedian. MT. Welchs work in /"The Peddler" is so sincere. quiet, and at all moments strictly hu- man, as to make it a, character of deep interest to everybody. MT. Welch has been termed The lova7 ble Jew" and in his performance, he shows magnetism a point which very few stage artists of the present day possess.
 Dhe sale of seats for The Peddler'' for the balance of the week. plainly indicates that production of this brand will, draw strongly at the Lyric. As stated numerous times, by different writers, Joe Welch has "a way with him. that one cannot resist" for he is an actor, pure and simple. and Ito the manner born"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
APPROVES CROssOvERs

After public hearings yesterday at Hartford the public utilities commis- sion decided to approve the petitions of the Connecticut Co. for the con- struction of crossovers here in North avenue near Whitney avenue; East Main strai7t near Stillman street; Con- gress street at Lyon terrace; Congress street at William street; Park avenue near Laurel avenue; Boston avenue below Central avenue, and Noble ave- nue above Barnum avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
YACHT CLUB NETS.

The Pequonnock Yacht club met last evening and instructed the enter tainment committee to make arrange ments for an entertainment to be held the latter part of this month. The committee that had charge of the re- cent salt air carnival reported it a financial success
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
FORM NEW COAL COMPANY.

TirN Citizens Ice & Coal Co. of this city has been incorporated with Will jam w. Walker, treasurer of the Naugatuck Valley Ice Co.,, as general manager. The West End Coal Co. will be absorbed by the new concern. The authorized capital is $50,0O0 in SOC shares of $100 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
DIR. GEORGE K. HERMAN DEAD

Chicago. Sept. 13.-Dr. George K Herman, former president of the Amateur Athletic Union, died at his home here last night of heart disease Several weeks ago he underwent an operation for appendicitis. He was 55 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Rev. Gerald H. Beard will speak at the bi-monthly service at the Park street Congregational church, this evening. giving the address prepara- tory to the communion. Dr. Beard returned from New Hampshire, where he has been spending his vacation, yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY. :. New York in Detroit. St. Louis in Chicago. v Philadelphia in Cleveland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TO-DAY. Cincinnati in New York (two). Pittsburgh in Brooklyn. Chicago in Boston (two). St. Louis in Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Annie Howard of 1853 North avenue, will entertain the Ladies Aux Hilary of letter carriers at her home Wednesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
LADIES TO MEET.

1. The Ladies' Aid society of the Ger man Reformed church will meet to- morrow afternoon in the basement of the church. entrance on Chapel street. The Mesdames Eliza Hermann
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13

Adolf Bamach, Peter Lowering and Louis Hermann will be the hostesses. Members and friends are cordially in yited to attend. r.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY. New London at Bridgeport. Springfield at Worcester. New Haven at Portland. Hartford at Lynn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-13

United States Steel common stock touched pew high record price ct 105 2-A
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-01

In January the order of the year
brings about the making of new I'M
d~ermuslins, house dresses, kitchen
aprons, and all the white work re-
quired by the household and the house.
And in the annual January sales, all
over the country, of white goods, mer-
chants present the stocks of cotton
fabrics which they have assembled in
anticipation of the demand for them.
There is no better season in which
to buy cotton products than at the
beginning of the year.
There has been a steady advance
In the standard of quality in many
lines of cotton goods, and in the in
PRODUCTION of high-class novelties, the
mills are making a rapid progress.
A kitchen apron that may be made
of cotton crepe, as well as of the
usual percale or gingham, is shown in
the picture, and hardly needs de.
scription. 1t covers the figure and
fastens at the back, unlike many OF
the late patterns, which fasten at
n side. Blue is the ~favorite color
for the apron of cotton crepe, and it
is finished with white braid bindings.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-01
LOCATING THE NEW HOME
FONTS That Should Be Considered Be-
fore Permanent Residence Is
Decided Upon.

While home building is not a specu-
lative investment, it is a wise plan for
the home seeker tt consider one or
two points in this connection. For ex-
ample, could he sell at a profit If,
through business changes or some 9th
err necessity, he should be obliged to
sell?
IT. is a well-known fact that immense
fortunes have been made by people
buying on the great highways of
travel, where the increasing popula-
ton of some large city, ever pushing
out from the center, pays more and
more for land.
Since Unborn in the heart of most
men is the love of making money, to
have a tidy sum laid by for old age
or a rainy day." the home builder
looking forward to the time when
he might wish to sell will wisely To-
catS on a main line Of travel, for as
the adjacent city grows, land values
must increase, and the holder of such
property correspondingly increases his
income.