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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
TEAM CAPTAINS SELECTED
For Y. M. c. A. War Work Council
The Personnel.

A meeting was held last night by
| the Annapolis District Committee of
the War Work Council of the Y NJ.
c. A. to select the team captains for
the drive for the money needed to
keep the work of the Y. M C. A.
among the soldiers here and abroad
for the coming half year.
Those present were Chairman G..
E. Rullman, Treasurer ]. T. Linthi-
cum. Commodore Craven, Rev. H. W
Eurgan, Rev E. ID. Johnson, DR. Fell,
DR.. George T. Feldmeyer, Messrs
Samuel Jones, Harry Hopkins, George
7 Melvin, Z. T. Griffin, j. NJ Arm
strong and Mr. T. E. Stacey, Cam
paign Manager of the District.
Six captains were selected who will
be announced later, and who will Sc
lect five men each for their teams,
these teams together with the above
committee will meet next Thursday
night in the Civic League room, in
the Municipal Building to plan for the
work for the week of the campaign.
The time is very short and every
one must help in order that the
amount promised from this district
may be raised
Our boys have gone, let us who
cannot go, do our bit to help them
keep morraly straight, mentally
awake and physically straight for the
great work they have to do, by Civ
ing what we can to help the Y. M.
C A. do the work we want them to
do. and which they are so splendidly
fitted to do by. past experience, and
by the advantages given them by the
government.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
little INTEREST IN
tuesdays ELECTION
,o,iby Seems to Prevail in Ranks
Of Both Parties.
RESULT SEEMS DOUBTFUL.
U.onbiean, Claim Some Of Candidates
VIII Pull Through, But Democrats
Are Doubtful.

rodar virtually marks the close OF
a.. oolifical campaign in connection
M l,s tbe election to be held next
raesday and never before IN the his
- og politics in Anne Arundel coun-
y has such general apathy been
sour within the ranks of both Of the
principal parties.
candidates for every county office
imnortance with the exception of
c,ork of the Circuit Court and States
,,torney are to go before the elector-
-. on the Democratic side there is
slate of candidates for every office
s.or Judge 10 County Surveyor. The
pepublIcan ticket, however, is incom-
,lote The leaders of the G. o. p.
,,narently are centering their efforts
IN the election of their four candi-
dates for the House of Delegates, al
,bopeb they also have candidates for
register Of Wills, Sheriff, County
treasurer the chief county offices to
be filed They did not bother at all
,bolt the naming of candidates for
county commissioners from the sew
eral districts.
Another outstanding feature in con-
nectlon with the campaign is the fact
bat the Democrats have not held a
single public mass meeting as has
characterized the campaigns OF for
mer years The Republicans have
held several in different sections of
,be county in their effort to stir up
enthusiasm among the voters Owing
10 the apathy that seems to prevail,
il Is difficult TO make any kind of a
forecast as 10 the probable outcome of
he voting on Tuesday II looks as
though the Democrats will elect their
entire ticket the same as in CAM
palgns OF many years past, although
II Is reported there is more or less
Of an undercurrent of feeling among
certain of the Democrats Of the Pro-
rressiye wing of the party. as the re-
suit of which a coalition has practi-
calIy been effected by which they will
throw whatever support they can to
certain of the Republican candidates.
Just what this will amount to is not
known Nevertheless. there are GER
tain indications that such a combina-
ton has been made. The Republicans
in their speech-making tour of the
county have been making a feryent
plea to the voters to overthrow the
Democratic machine that has held the
reiHs of power for years, and thereby
bring about clean government. On
the other hand, the Democrats scout
The idea that the G. o. p. is capable
Of governing the affairs of the
county
strong fight is being made for
The Shrieyalty nomination, the rival
candidates for which are former State
Senator Joseph H. Bells, on the DEM
oCratic side. and William H. Meade, of
the Republicans. The same may be
said as to the contest for County
Treasurer and Register of Wills, and
likewise the Legislative candidates.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
The EAGLES CONCERT
FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT
Program Of Rare Excellence Naval
Academy Band.

On next Tuesday evening, November
6, patriotic concert will be given in
the Colonial Theatre for the benefit of
the Red Cross, under the auspices of
the Annapolis Aerie Fraternal Order
of Eagles.
A program OF rare excellence will
be presented, including numbers by
the Naval Academy band.
After an overture by the band,
"Mignon,' prelude by Rochmamoff,
and Dance of the Hours La Groconda,
by Ponchielli, there viii be songs by
Mr. Clarence L. Clemson, Requiem"
and you're in Love-" by Howes and
Rudolph Prunt, respectively.
Mrs. Marion Hayden, of Atlantic
City. viii give a piano selection,
Valse in E Minor, by Moskowski, and
Miss Constance Brady will sing
From the Land of the Sky Blue
Water" by Charles w Cadman.
Miss Constance Brady and Mr..
Charles Shearman will sing a duet,
"Miserere." from II Trovatore. by
Verdi.
On the second half or the program,
Miss. Hattie vanderwart will give
character songs, for which she is
famous. Miss vanderwart was heard
with great success here last sum
mer at a concert for the Red Cross at
st. Mary's Hall.
A quartet of violins, viola and cello,
by Messrs Sima, DeSantis, Gidius
and Schden will be one of the gems
of the program.
Mrs. Philip Miller. who has high
ly cultivated lyric soprano, will sing
"One Fine Day. from Madame But
terfly, and my Heart Opens at Thy
Voice. from Samson and Della. Mr..
| Charles Shearman will sing selec-
tions from the onera.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
Gets Three Years In TIE "Pep." I"

Having entered plea of guilty in
the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
county, Fred Foster. Of Baltimore,
who was indicted by the grand jury on
the charge Of pickpocketing, was SEN
tenced to term Of three yesrs in the
Maryland penitentiary. Foster pur-
sued bis operations IN the vicinity of
the Army cantonment at Camp Meade.
1t was alleged that he held up q man
on road in the vicinity of the camp
and relieved him Of $40.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
To Be Bride Of Navy Officer

Lieut.. Carl w Brewington, Of the
United States ship Nevada, and Miss
Marie e. Warren, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles D. Warren. will be mar
rsed this afternoon at the home of
Miss warren's parents. 3517 Spring
dale avenue. Baltimore. Lieutenant
Rrewington and Miss Warren became
acquainted last winter when he was
at the Naval Academy and she a
guest at one of the Academy dances.
He is a native Of Texas and graduated
from the Naval Academy last March.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
SURGICAL DRESSINGS
Local Class Shipped 1897 Dressings
During October Change
Next Week

During the month of October the
Annapolis Surgical Dressings Glass
shipped 1927 surgical dressings, a
splendid showing The local commit
tee ships their package direct to Bal
timore, and Baltimore sends them
abroad to the American Expeditionary
Forces and to their Allies.
The local chairman of the Surgical
Dressings Glass is Miss Margaret Wal
ton
Owing TO the rummage sale next
week, the class in Surgical Dressings
will meet on Monday, Tuesday and
Friday mornings for work
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
FOR SALE.

One Chandler car, 1917 model, in
first-class condition; can be seen at
Capital Garage.
Lot of ground at Spa View Heights
S0x133 feet on waterfront and has
upon it quantity of building mater
ial Lot can be bought with material
or separately.
Lot of ground on Duvalls Greek,
South River, 696 feet deep, los feet
water front; shanty and stable.
For further particulars apply to
CHARLES II. HER0LD,
o36-1w 157 West street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
Death Claims State Educator.

In failing health for some time,
Prof. Francis A. Soper, one OF the
best-known educators and former Su-
perintendent of Public Schools of Bal :
timore, died from diabetes yesterday
morning at the Union Protestant In
Urinary, that city, where he had been
a patient for about two weeks.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
Visiting Clergyman.

The preacher at the Nava' Acad-
emy Chapel tomorrow at the 10.45 a
m, service will be the Rev. DR., Geo
Clarke Peck pastor of the First Meth
odist Episcopal Church, Baltimore
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03

Sessue Hayakawa, in story of un-
usual power and appeal called 1.-The
Call of the East" Colonial, Satur-
day, matinee and evening. adv. 2tn2
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
THE CAPITAL

f. IKE q letter from home.
ssa that it follows you where
ever you go. SOcts. a month
by mail. -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-11-03
rnE WEATHER.

For Maryland
Fair tonight; temperature
about freezing; sunday fair,
slightly warmer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
USE BOTTLES FOR
CANNING PURPOSES

A serious shortage Of preserving Jars
and cans IL threatened.
Glass bottles--especinlly wide-neck-
ed one--arc useful for putting up fruits,
.eliies. and preserves
Ira pp fruit juices In ordinary bot
ties
cans for canning vegetables, soups, and
meats.-U. S. Department OF Agricul-
ture.
rns hdme-tnLning specialists OF tae
IL :. elartment OF Agriculture urge
every l.otsekeeper 10 save bottles
espec.o iy wide-necked ones--for PIT
ting up '-uits. preserves. jellies, JAMS.
and frli, juices. Saving OF "a 80 -
highly important. they say. as there
threatens to be serious shortage Of
rsyclar Jars and preserving cans this
season.
The fruit products named, II sealed
with corks and parafin, can be kept
perfectly in these makeshift contain
ers. Jellies. jams and preserves can bs
kept even in ordinary drinking glasses,
~ the use OF paper and parati.n, Fruit
Juices should be packed In ordinary
ssaal -necked bottles.
Vegetables, soups and meats, on the
other hand. to keep must bo sealed by
the usual fruit jar or tn-oan packing
methods. Reserve regular containers
10, foods that cannot be packed IN ovt-
lies.
Tle specialists are also urB'hY all
members OF canning clubs AL others
not only to can products. but 10 dry
and svaporate all such products as APP
plea, pumpkin, and squash. they no
wise strongly that II containers ere
scarce locally. those in stock should be
used TO preserve perishable products
hich have tho higest nutrir..e value.
Nothing should be packed MARS or
cans which can be conserved effectively
in other ways. :
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
20 FARMERS.

v HATCH EARI5Y-has been the slo-
gan for poultry men up to the present
time and early Matching Is important
for eggs next winter.
On account OF war a great increase
In production of poultry and eggs will
be necessary in Kentucky this year.
Farmers are urged to save all pullets
for egg production and not kill them
for fryers Keep up the Matching thru
May. Help increase the poultry pro-
duction o. the u. s. one hundred mil
lion pounds. Let us increase one
pound of poultry meat for every man,
woman and child. 1t can be done easily
and Kentucky should do her share.
Produce infertile eggs after breed
ing season by removing all male birds
from the flock. The production Of in
fertile eggs will mean saving of $751;
100000, in marketing eggs this season.
Information and bulletins on hous-
,ng, feeding, diseases ETC., of poultry
and methods of home preservation of
eggs may be obtained from the College
Of Agriculture. Lexington, Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
kENTucKIAN FALLS
FIGHTING IN FRANCE,

Hamilton. Ont, April 21.-Lieut. Col
Walter Stewart. a native OF covingtoni
KY, who had the unique distinction OF
commanding the first machine gun bat
TALON in the world. has been killed IN
action, according TO cablegram re-
ceiyed yesterday. There is an Interest,"
ing story behind the battalion that Col.
Stewart organized and took overseas
Two years ago, when the cry went out
that British troops were being slaugh-
tered because they were without ma
chine guns, the citizens OF Hamilton In
three days raised a quarter OF a million
dollars to buy guns. "If you can't go,
give a gum" was the slogan, and the
response was Immediate.
In recognition OF the splendid gift
the War Office authorized Hamilton to
organize the Eigthy-sixth Battalion.
the first machine gun unit in the world.
Col. Stewart, who al that time was q
we'll known officer in the Ninety first
Highlanders. militia, was chosen Com
mander. He raised 1900 picked men in
record time Reaching England he was
appointed Conmandant OF the Canhd-
ian Machine Gun School at Crowbor-
ough camp. where all the machine gum
ners Of Canadas great army are train
ed.
Determined TO get to the firing line
he gave up his splendid position and
three weeks ago went over to France.
With many other gallant Canadians he
fell at Vimy Ridge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
Quick Justice Melted Out.

Retributlon followed swiftly in the
case of George Hall, colored, who broke
into and robbed the home of Walter
Wilson, c. and o. dispatcher at Hamp-
ton Junction Friday afternoon about
two o'clock. Chief Johnston soon had
officers on his trail. The trail led to
Kenova. The officers reported the mat
ter to the soldiers, who are on guard
at the million and a half dollar bridge
at that place, also TO Chief OF Police
Thompson and two young soldiers join
ed in the chase. The negro was land
ed after about two hour chase on the
hills back of Kenova. He was brought
to Catlettshurg Friday night, his arrest
having been effected Saturday. The
grand jury indicted him for house
breaking and he was brought before
Judge Halbert at ten o'clock. He plead
ed guilty before jury which gave him
five years in the penitentiary at Frank
fort. The sentence was passed only
eighteen hours after commission of
crime, to which he confessed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
NOTICE.

Your water rent IL duo at the Water
eompany's once on the first OF each
month In ADVANCE II not paid on or
before the 10th We win be forced to in
force the rules heretofore published. II
you find your water cut off bring one
dollar to pay for turning 1t on In addj-
ton to the past due rental,
Parties Wishing sprinkling privileges
must come to the ONCE and make ar
rangements and pay for same in adj
vance. It 10 strictly against our rules
to use private sprinkler for public
sprinkling or public sprinkler for pri-
vate sprinkling. Parties abusing these
rules will be charged double sprinkllns
fees.
We are doing our best to give good
service. and we kindly ask our patrons
to conserve in these matters and to
cooperate with us TO stop the waste.
Lealxy fixtures are a heavy loss and
expense to us and do the customer no
good, no one pays for unnecessary
waste. We humbly ask for fair treat
ment, and we warn those that are
tresspassing upon US by using water
from their neighbours hydrants with
out paying for same and getting per-
init that they win be prosecuted, LOU
lisa WATER & IMPROVEMENT co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
Mr.. James o'Brien
Passes Beyond.

Mr. James O'Brien. Of this city, pass
ed away at his home Friday evening Of
an illness of about two weeks duration
of heart trouble, although he had been
in failing health for some time. He
was a native of Paintsville, KY, and
married Miss Charity Castle of that
city, who survives him. He is also SUR
vived by five children. Mrs. Hazel Sloan
OF this city, Miss Clara, Tom, Ruth and
James at home, the three latter are
small, the youngest being five. Mr..
O'Brien was forty-two years OF age and
had been connected with the Patton
Milling company for twenty five years
as travelling salesman. Since the com
pany changed hands. decedent had been
connected with grain company. He
is also survived by father. who is un-
able to be here and several brothers, all
of whom, with other relatives are here.
Decedent was a gentleman in every
sense, for which the word stands. He
was a devoted husband and father and
was in turn idolized by his family He
had the respect Of all who knew him,
was honest, upright and straight-for-
ward. The funeral occurred Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
MAJORITY REPORT.

The majority report. signed BY
Chairman Dent and eleven others. says
In part;
"The bill authorizes. but does not di-
rect. the President TO issue n call for
n volunteer army Of 100000 IN the first
place and Of an additional force OF
800. 600 If necessary, under The law now
In existence.
",rhe bill further authorizes tho iren-
ident TO proceed NJ once with the reg
lstration OF all male citizens between
the ages OF II and 40 as provided VA
tho plan OF the War Department for a
draft. SO that. all OF the machinery
authorizing the draft Of 100000 Tor tho
first force and or the additional 100000
VIII be put Ia operation at once,
cit will require, according 70 the tea
timony OF the Secretary Of War before
tho Military Committee, At least three
months. and probably longer, 70 com
plete, this registration. - In the
meantime, u the President sees ~ he
Is autohrIzed 20 call for volunteers, and
upon the completion OF the registration
he has the absolute power TO decide
whether no win take an army OF vol
untecrs or organize one By draft.
'-rhe bill provides that ORGANIZATIONS
OF all forces. other than the regular
army. shall be composed OF men who
come from. and Of officers appointed
from. tho Same State or locality a. Ear
as practicable.
Both tho volunteer and the draft
features OF the bill authorize the Pres
ident to refuse TO accept by enlistment
or draft the services OF persons needed
In tho Industrial pursuits Of the coun-
trv"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENT

Miss Pairlee Davis on Monday OF lnst
week went TO Mt Pleasant and organ
lied Girls Canning Club. Ttieedav
she mnde two addresses at tho X. N. q
In Louisa Production and Conaer-
walton OF Food" on Wednesday she
met with the club at Gallup al the ho,na
OF Mrs. Shannon and seventeen mem
bers were present Thursday she a.
tended tho meeting OF the FaIlshuro
Womans Club at which twelve mem
Ders were present. Friday she met with
the girls at Yatesville, six mernbera
present Saturday worked on "snot
Beautiful' near C. &c o. station in Ion,
lisa, assisted by number OF Iou,.a
boys and girls. ''''
On Monday of this week no ~,
Pleasant meeting was held M owon,
Austin's with fifteen members nrosont
tuesday was given to further prepara-
tlon or the grounds nj new park IN I ~
isa- Many citizens helped ana other.,
nave offered their services. This is M,
a personal garden, as many seo,,, -
think, but II is intended TO beauti,,, 49,,
corner which Is seen Nv hundroas
people eacn any Wednesday Miss Dn-
WIS ielt Tor Blaine and TarlSiin. ana nm
and Charley. 1888 "i'pur
SATURDAY VIII be given TO Tho ma,
rotic meeting In Louisa. All cl,,s 49, 49,
WIN be furnished Red Cross 10, s,, s..,s
Dy Miss Davis. They win No. a,Ss ~
tween $3.50 and 10 O'Clock IN ~ ~.
n sn,.'s corner OF the court house ya ~,
saturday for their part in the e,'srs s.ea
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
Locals.

Messrs Eustace Thompl<ins, Howard
and Hawkins were visiting Herbert
Salisbury the latter part OF the week.
Louis Miller OF Mt, Vernon. KY. was
here last week calling ON the. druggists.
Mrs. Alkaline Powers and Miss Hat
tie have returned from Honaker, Va,
where they spent the winter with Mrs.
Anne Cox.
t. Il DimiclS OF Huntington, was here
recently
Fred Atkinson and Mr. Howes spent
Sunday with their families in Paints
vile.
John F.. Layne was here from Pike
willie on Sunday.
Mrs e. +. Archer and children, OF
Auxier were here Saturday the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. q, r. Archer.
Miss Edith Eitzpatrick has returned
from Weeksbury and Jenkins.
Mrs. Gene Davis OF East Point is here
having dental work done. She is the
guest OF Mrs. 10 Davidson.
Dr. l.. n. Hatcher left Monday for
Loveland. Ohio, to visit his parents FOR
few days.
f. j. HALEY went TO Weeksbnry
Tuesday on business
Ben Auxier spent Sunday in Pike
Vile with bis mother.
J. w. L.ayne was In Paintsyiile the
latter part OF last week. visiting Mrs.
j. r. Layne and family.
Ira ~ Morgan was a business yisi-
tor here Sunday and Monday.
Dave Hatcher OF Pikeville, was trans
acting business here Tuesday. r:
MIR. and Mrs. Turner and little son
from Louisa were here last week on
business.
VIM. Fleu left Tuesday for points
down the river,
Mr.. and Mrs, A. +. Davidson and Mrs.
Alex Hin and son Jack went TO Banner
Saturday TO spend Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. O. T., Powers and Miss
Daisy Pigman left Tuesday to see the
Hagenbeck- Wallace show in Ashland.
airs. C. c. Dunn was here Thursday
the guest of Mrs. G. w, Evans. She
was enroute to her home at Weeksbury
after several weeks visit 10 friends in
Washington.
Earl stephens was here Monday on
route TO his home Ia Salyersyille. Mr..
stephens is student at Browns uni
versity In Providence. X. l.
]. o Webb OF Lexington stopped over
here Tuesday on his way TO Beaver
creek.
II. S. Estlll of wayland was busl-
ness visitor here Monday.
Attorney and Mrs. b. Il. Combs were
in Huntington on business and pleas.
ure this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
PARKING 4 NEGLECTED. CORNER.

A piece of commendable work Is be-
ing done opposite the c. & o. passeng-
er depot BY permission Of g. v. Meek
his vacant lot is being beautified. by
planting flowers, bulbs, etc. Miss Pair
lee Davis Home Demonstration Agent,
and Mrs r. l. yinson are being as
sisted in the work by number of boys
and girls. Bulbs and seeds are being
contributed. This is the proper spirit
A community interest and public spirit
Is what we should strive for throughout
this town and county.
The following is list Of those who
helped on last Saturday: Hubert Chat
fin, Bazie Mosely, Sallie and Douglas
Eyinrton. Martha Yates, Paul Queen,
Jake Evans. John Caldwell, Heber By
incton. John Burns Horton, Luther At
kins. Esriil and Carl Lowry and Pauline
Elizabeth Wellman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
CATLETTsBURG NEWS
Mrs. Eames Goes to Join Husband.

Mrs. Percy, Eames received cable
gram from her husband that he had
sailed from Copenhagen for New York
and she left yesterday for that city to
meet him. They will return here Lit
tie Miss Helen remained with her
grandmother Mrs. j. C. Rardin. Mr..
Eames has been the representative in
Germany for number Of years of the
u. S. Harvester Co. but has had head
quarters this winter at Copenhagen,
Den, and now that actual hostilities are
pending between this country and Ger
many. he probably most sensibly thinks
to return to his native land. The many
friends Of Mrand Mrs. Eames are much
pleased that he is returning here. Mrs,
Eames was before marriage Miss Grace
Rardin.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-04
Huge Balloon Goes Up.

"A 20 foot balloon was sent up last
Thursday night in front Of the Princess
theatre building that attracted quite a
bit of attention. Various prizes were
offered to the hinder Of coupons that
were attached to balloon. Among the
prizes were a two weeks pass to the
Princess, pound of fruit cake, pound
box of candy, pound of face powder,
bottle of perfume, and tube of Col
gates dental cream. The balloon went
farther than the eye could see. In all
presumption she is in Germany by
now. At any rate. the balloon has new
er been found or heard of as yet.