davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cheyenne record., 1917-05-24

thirty this morning sent a telegram
to Colonel nlingworth and an hour
later sent another. What's thatf
Both telesrams are on the deskf Give
me your name -Johnson-you're one
Of the. clerks theref Wen. telephone
Colonel nlingworth at his home
wbati HssfM't at homer Il the vice
" resident thsrs-tha superintendeat-
Cheyenne record., 1917-05-24
eiossom Remains.

Blossom HemaIna.
Bscon-"Crimsonbeak says his wife
keeps his nose to the srindstone." -
bert-"Well, tt doesut sssD - Wuas
the re6 OF o8 e.
Cheyenne record., 1917-05-24

That was serious enough, of course,
but 1t would not matter in the long
run. Helen realized the awful gravity,
the terrible seriousness, Of the situa-
ton Of course. The bridge meant much
to her even II in quite different way.
1t was there he had saved her from the
awful fall. 1t was there that he had
told her that he loved her. The bridge
might fall, but it was as eternal as her
affection In her memory. Their en-
gagement. or their marriage, had been
made dependent upon the successful
completion of the bridge. What Of
that7 The proviso meant nothing to
her when she looked at the white-faced
agonized man to whom she had given
herself.
"It is terrible, Of course" she said
quietly. "But you can do nothing?"
"If could, do you think I'd let the
bridge, and you, 60 without!
I'm not going with the bridge" was
her quick and decisive interruption.
They had both forgotten the pres
ence Of young johnson. who was not
only decidedly uncomfortable, but des-
perntely anxious. He was about to
speak when, into this already broken
scene. came another interruption.
There was q rush Of wheels on the
driveway outside, the roar Of a motor.
Before Meade could answer the state
ment. Into the room burst Colonel n
lingworth. He was covered with dust,
his face was white, his eyes fllled with
anxiety. The character Of the sum-
mons had disquleted him beyond meas
urs. Back q him came Severance. the
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
TO FORCE MEN TO WORK
IN HAULING OF COAL
City Police Officials After Those Who
Loaf About The Several
Bar Rooms

Not only is the coal situation prov
ing great Inconvenience to citizens
of Annapolis because Of the scant
supply and heavy demands. but the
coal dealers are experiencing great
difficulty in securing sufficient labor
to haul what fuel they are able TO get
Mayor Strange took hand in the mat
ter this morning in order to help re-
lieve the situation, when he gave di-
rections to Constable A. J. Stinchcomb
to round up all colored men who ap-
peared TO be loafing.
1t had been reported TO the Mayor
that number OF negroes could be
seen daily lettering about saloons. par
ticularly in the western section of the
city In one saloon that as visited by
Constable Stinchcomb, nine colored
men were gathered in, but when they
were taken before Police Justice Will
lam s. Welch ali hands were able TO
give satisfactory evidence that they
are employed and expected to go to
their work this afternoon or tomor-
row. No further action was taken
against them In, the meantime, how
ever. the city police officials will be
on the alert to apprehend any men
found shirking work.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
w., B AND A. RAISES PAY
Increase in Recognition of Service and
Living Cost.

The Washington, Baltimore and An
napolis Railway gave its motormen
and conductors pleasant surprise
Saturday with the unheralded an
nouncement of a general wage in
crease ranging from cents an hour
to 3 cents an hour.
This voluntary increase follows the
increase of 5 cents an hour which
went into effect last January with the
signing of wage agreement by the
company and its employees
The new increase, the company Off
cials stated was in recognition of the
faithful service which the motormen
and conductors have been performing
under pressure of the largely increas-
ed traffic resulting from the movement
Of passengers and freight to and from
Camp Meade. Another consideration
was the increased cost of living.
The schedule OF increases, which
became effective, and which the COM
pany expressly states are in addition
TO The rates fixed under the wage
agreement. are:
First-year men, cents an hour
more; second-year men, 3 cents:
third-year men, cents; fourth-year
men and those longer in the service.
5 cents: freight Service men, cents.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
Mr.. CLAUDE HANDY
JOINS RANKS OF BENEDICTS
Pretty Chapel Ceremony In Baltimore
Saturday Night Miss Margaret
R DuvaII the Bride

The marriage or Miss Margaret r.
Duvall, daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Algernon s. Duvall. and grand
daughter TO the late Mr.. and Mrs. Her
mann Won Kapff, to Mr. Douglas
Claude Handy, son of the late DR..
Douglas Claude Handy and Mrs.
Handy, of this city, took place at 6
o'clock in the chapel of Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church, Balti-
more, OH Saturday evening.
A small reception followed at the
apartment at the Avon of Mrs. A.
Duvall Atkinson, whose husband, now
a member of the Medical Reserve
Corps, is a cousin of the bride. The
Rev Dr. Hugh Birckhead, rector of
the church, performed the ceremony.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her brother, Dir. James G. Duvall,
were a handsome gown of white taf-
feta and tulle and her veil of tulle was
arranged with orange blossoms. She
carried a bouquet of white snapdrag-
ons
Mrs Robert Wright Forsyth, Jr.,
formerly MISS Mary Dorsey watts,
was her matron Of honor and only at
tendant. and Mr.. Handy had Mr.
William Hugh Harris for his best
man.
Little Miss Virginia Duvall Gard
ner, OF Boston, who was to have been
her cousins flower girl, was unable to
come down for the wedding Her
mother, Mrs Philip Gardner of Bos-
ton, was among the out-of-town
guests.
After a wedding trip Mr., Handy and
his bride will live in Annapolis with
his mother for the winter The bride,
who is charming young woman, was
presented to society here and in Bos-
ton a couple of seasons ago. Mr..
Handy's mother. Mrs Douglas Claude
Handy, and his brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. G. dePeyster Walk,
of Annapolis, and another brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs Shellman
Brown, Of Easton. Pa, were present
at the wedding
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
DR.. BIRKHEAD TO
| SPEAK At STATE HOUSE
pubIic Invited To Hear Great Pull
pit Orator.
AUTHOR OF SUNS LETTERS
O,Iv Clergyman Sent As Diplomatic
Representative Oh This Country
tn Euroue.

rublic meeting viii be held in the
rsiI az the House Of Delegate at the
ef.fe House on Thursday evening, De-
cenber e. at 8 o'clock, at which time
,se Pov Or. Hugh Birkhead, the most
oIoouent speaker in this country, will
5slirer an address Of interest to the
peopie Of this community
Dr Blrkhead is no stranger. He is
rpoun TO everybody through his let
fers i'm the Baltimore Sun and his
storv "a Dream" He has the dis
rncuished honor of being the. only
clergyman ever sent by this eountry's
automatic service to represent the
United States abroad.
He was deputized to preach in the
interest of the United States and to
tell thc people Of European countries
tbat gor which this nation stands
DR. Birkhead is a clergyman of note,
al eloquent and forceful speaker and
a man who can tell Of the soul-stir-
rina work of the American Red Cross
IN the world war.
He has recently returned from the
battle fronts Of Europe and viii bring
message first hand.
40 one can afford to miss hearing
Dr. Birkhead on Thursday night in
the House Of Delegates at o'clock.
The general public in urged to-
attend
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03

their birth month include Thomas
Carlyle. Mary Queen Of Scots, Gusta
vus AdolphuS, William Drummond.
George Romney. Jerome Bonaparte.
Jane Austen. Carl Maria Won Weber.
Ludwig Beethoven, Sir Humphrey
Davy. Thomas s-a-Becket, Thomas Gray
George Crabbe. Isaac Newton and
Lord CORVALLIS,
Among December dates which stand
out as history-making are the follow
ing: December IL, 1888. James III
abdicated; December 25 and 26, 1776.
battle of Trenton: December IA, 1899,
death OF George Washington; Decem-
Der ., 1905. battle of Austerlitz; De
cember 2, 1923, Monroe Doctrine de-
elared; December 16 and II, 1885.
great fire in New York; December 20.
1860, South Carolina seceded Decem-
Der. 1902. first wireless message sent
across the Atlantic; December IA.
1911, the South Pole discovered
Among the world-stirring events OF
last December are the following; De-
eember 2. the German Reichstag
adopted the Compulsory Civilian Civil
Service Bill; President Wilson gave
the signal for the permanent lighting
of the Statue of Liberty: December s,
Herbert Asquith resigned his post as
Prime Minister of England: December
6. Lloyd George was appointed Prime
Minister OF England: December 10,
EhaopaIfnr xsAn nathV,an TIolI,.roe, on
nounced to the Reichstag that Ger
many and her allies proposed to enter
forthwith into peace negotiations.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
GOVERNMENT TAKES
SAUNDERS RANGE
To Be Used For Rifle Practice By
Men Of Navy
THOUSANDS TO BE SPENT
viii Add Another Government Station
To List Already in Anne
Arundel County

Saunders Range, near Glen Burnie,
this county. the former State rifle
range. has been taken over by the
for use in training men of the regu-
lar navy in the use of rifles During
the past few months the range has not
been in use. but prior to that time IL
had been used as a training post for
members Of the Naval Militia and Ma
val Reserves of this State and Michi-
gan. and small contingents from other
Northern States. But after they re-
ceived their training they were as
signed 10 duty in various sections OF
the service and the range has since
been deserted
just TO what extent the government
plans TO utilize the range is not
known, bat extensive improvements
will be made costing thousands OF
dollars. and adding another govern
ment station 20 the many already lor
Gated in the county. including the
Naval Academy, the military training
cantonment at Camp Meade. and the
big naval supply station now under
course OF construction az Curtis Bay.
Barracks are to be constructed so that
troops may be quartered nc the range
during the entire year. AS II is now.
there are only a few minor buildings.
including officers quarters and store
rooms the men who formerly trained
there having lived in tents. The
buildings viii be OF frame construc-
tion and similar TO those built at mill
tary cantonments. An additional 100
targets are to be installed at the range
and this viii mean the expenditure of
a vast sum OF money. These targets
viii be Of the latest and most inn
proved design. and it will necessitate
vast changes i'm the grounds.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
ANNAPOLIS. ND. MONDAY. DECEMBER 3. 1917
who has faith in his fellowman. is a

who has faith in his fellowman. is a
real hero.
The Judge quoted lines from the
poem, Let me live in my house by
the side of the road and be the friend
Of men who go by
1t is best for man to hold his
tongue, and not to sit in judgment
upon his fellowmen Man has tanned
all kinds of ferocious animals, but
never that restless, venomous thing
the human tongue Until we are in
possession Of all the facts on both
sides, ought we refrain from con-
demning our fellowman The great
majority Of humanity is doing right
and striving 10 do the best they can
The Elks. to whom the speaker paid
a high tribute. have noble aims, he
said, and are trying to make the
world little better and brighter by
visiting the sick and comforting
others in distress. They are spread
ing sunshine and light in dark places.
In this world Of awful carnage of ma
tions let US not forget that above and
over all standeth God, looking out for
the liberties, freedom and righteous
ness OF man.
In closing, Judge Burke admonish-
ed his hearers to be imbued with the
principles of the Elk ritual and to say
of others:
Let their faults be written upon the
sand;
Their virtues, upon tablets of gold"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
ISSUES WARNING TO
ALL REGISTERED MEN
Must Notify Local Boards Of Changes IN
Residence -IIiay Enlist Before
The 18th Inst.

Au1utant General Wariield last night
gave out a warning to all men regis
tered for the draft who have changed
their places Of residence since regis
tration that they must Immediately
notify the local board OF their new
addresses.
General Wariield pointed out that
the draft law provides that the men
registered are bound to keep them
selves informed of the proceeding af-
fecting them, and that failure to get
notice from the draft board forms
no excuse and may result in loss Of
opportunity to claim exemption or
discharge All proper addresses must
be in the hands of the local boards
before December Is, when the work
Of mailing out the questionnaires viii
begin.
The army recruiting stations have
received from Adjutant General Nc
Cain telegram advising it Of the lat
est regulations regarding the volun-
tary enlistment Of registered men be-
fore December Is. This telegram
IcGAa.
THE following ruling is quoted for
your information and guidance: Be
tween now and December 10 it is de-
sired to afford registrants as wide an
opportunity as possible to enlist in
both army and navy. Therefore, any
registrant. even though he has been
called by his local board for physical
examination, may enlist until Decem-
Der Is upon presentation to the re-
cruiting officer of a certificate from
his local board that he will not be
needed to fill any deferred percent
age Of the quota of the board.
This ruling modifies previous in
structions Accordingly, voluntary
enlistment of all registrants is pro-
hibited from and after IL o'clock noon,
December Is"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
Thanksgiving Dinner
a Great Success at ClaggetL Hall.

Despite the bad weather Of Thanks
giving Day, the dinner at Claggett
Hall, Tracey's Landing, was the great
est success. Over s160 was taken in.
and it is expected to clear at least
$780,
The ladies of st. James Parish had
worked hard to make this Thanksgiy-
ing dinner success, and when the
snow came on Wednesday and the
rain fell throughout Thanksgiving
Day. they hardly dared hope for the
patronage received
Eleven turkeys had been killed and
cooked TO serve, besides chickens.
hams and other good things Fortune
smiled on the workers and the receipts
exceeded their fondest expectations
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
RED Cross BENEFITS
Series Of Performances to be Given
Friday, December z.

Managers, players and musicians OF
the theatres throughout the United
States are arranging TO give a series
OF benefit performance for the Red
Gross on Friday, December 7th.
This is a remarkable act Of gener-
osity on the part OF those engaged in
theatrical work and IL Is to be earnest
ly hoped that their generous effort
will be given every help and encour-
agement.
The gross proceeds of these per-
formances are to be given to the Red
Cross, and the War Council has de-
cided that the amount received in
each city or town, in which there are
one or more benefit performance, shall
be divided equally between the Chap
ter OF such locality and the National
Organization.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
NAVY SELECTION BOARD NAMED
To Choose Nine Rear-AdmiraIs and
Other Temporary Officers

Secretary Daniels has announced
the personnel of the new selection
board which will meet to select nine
captains to become temporary rear
admirals. 46 commanders to become
temporary captains, and liz lieuten-
ant commanders to become temporary
commanders.
The personnel OF the board includes
Admiral Mayo, Vice-Admiral Coffman,
Read-Admiral Fletcher, Rear-AdmiraI
MacIean, Admiral Winterhalter, Rear
Admiral Fechteler, Rear-Admiral T.
s. Rodgers. Rear-Admiral Glennon.
Rear-Admiral W L. Rodgers and
Commander Sinclair Cannon
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
ATTENTION MODERN WOODNEN

An urgent business meeting de-
mands the attention OF every Modern
Woodman of Camp No. 7112, and all
are expected to attend the regular
meeting to be held on Monday. Dec.
8. 1917, at Red Mems Hall.
BY order,
J. H. WELLS,
dl2t Clerk of Camp.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
Hospital Association Holds
Annual Meeting Tonight

The annual meeting Of the Emer-
gency Hospital Association viii be
held tonight at o'clock, in the hos
pital building
This is very important meeting,
at which the annual reports of Off
GERS. including the President of the
Hospital Board Of Managers. the
Secretary-Treasurer Chief of Stan,
superintendent and Head Nurse. the
surgeon in charge of the Nurses
Training School will be submitted
Besides these reports. which viii
show the standing of the hospital and
its affairs. the annual election of Off
GERS win be held
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
MORE WINTER IN SIGHT
Colder Weather to be Followed by
Snow or Rain

Weather predictions for the week is
sued by the Weather Bureau are:
North and Middle Atlantic States:
Fair, colder weather will continue un-
til Wednesday; rains or SHOWS with
higher temperature Wednesday and
Thursday, followed by fair, colder
weather until end of week.
South Atlantic and East Gulf States:
Fair weather with seasonal tempera-
ture until Wednesday; local rains
Wednesday and probably Thursday:
fair thereafter. Moderately high
temperatures during first part. with
seasonal temperatures last half
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03

Former State Senator Joseph H.
Bells, recently elected to the Office Of
Sheriff Of the county, took the oath of
Office on Saturday and entered at once
upon his duties. Mr. Bells succeeds
Mr.. oJhn r. Sullivan. no served a
term of two years. II is understood
Mr. Bells will re-appoint all Of the
deputies.
The County Commissioners, all of
whom were reelected, will swear in
tomorrow for the new term Of two
years.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
More Reserve Officers Here
For Instruction at Academy

More than 100 additional Reserve
Omcers Of the Navy reported at the
Naval Academy to undergo a course
Of intensive training along with Off
GERS who have been here during the
past several weeks The newcomers
have been assigned to quarters in the
new temporary barracks, and they viii
enter upon the course of studies and
practical work at once.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
$50 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid 70
any person or persons giving infor-
nation leading 10 the arrest and con-
vic,ion, Of any person, in any way
furnishing to any sailor, marine or
soldier in uniform any intoxicating
liquors in any form in the city Of An
nopoi.s or vicinity
lSignedl-
ANNAPOLIS LIQUOR DEALERS
ASSO.
Per-FRANK 4. SMITH.
ulSm Treas.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
BIG HYDROPLANE
Flies Over The Cisy-Attracls Much
Attention As 1t Wings Its Flight
Over The Bay

Late on Saturday afternoon a large
hydroplane was seen lowering over
The city and Naval Academy. 1t at
Eracted considerable attention.
The bis flying machine circled far
above the Naval Academy and came SO
near it was thought it would alight,
but it rose again and sailed far out
over the bay.
Later, however, it returned and
made landing.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
MILK FOR SALE.

Fresh milk daily at Annapolis
Restaurant, 224 Main street. and at
corner West and Cathedral street
Fourteen (14) cents per quart d3-1w
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
n OF &c e
eo,ernmen. EmpI0yees, Leagne.

There will be an important meeting
tonight of the Government Employees
League in Odd Fellows Hall. at which
time matters pertaining to the coal
question will be considered.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
SMOKER FOR SERVICE MEN
CITY HALL TOMORROW MIGHT
Enlisted Men Of the Service VIII Be
Entertained at City Assembly
Rooms 4. 80 to 10. so

Enlisted men OF all branches of the
service viii be given a smoker" and
entertainment tomorrow night at the
City Assembly Rooms, from 7.30 to
1890.
The hosts of the occasion will be
the Executive Committee of the Recre-
alton Rooms.
There will be a musical program,
and sandwiches and coffee viii be
served The occasion promises to be
an interesting one for the men Of the
service, who visit the Recreation
Rooms at the State Armory nightly.
The Recreation Rooms viii be
closed tomorrow night, and in lieu
thereof. the Executive Committee will
entertain the men OF the service with
q musical program, sandwiches, coffee
and q smoker at the City Assembly
Rooms, Duke Of Gloucester street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
Thursday, Dec. 9th, at 3 Pm.

MRS. JOHN MEIGS, of Philadelphia.
will discuss the war work Of the
Y w G. A.. and the problem Of the
young girls. All women invited
Naval Academy Band d3-1t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
Al Home First Two Tuesdays in Dec.

The Missse aeffenger will be at
home" on the first two Tuesdays in
December, 4 and H.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
FOR S sALE..

one One-ton Smith Form-A- Truck. One
f9IS Ford Body. One Fer Delivery Body.
One Jitney Bus. Immediate delivery.
KRAUSE
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
APRON SALE

BY Bishops Guild. Monday, Decem-
ber 3. from ESQ on, at Mrs. Douw's,
Murray Hill. Also sale of hot choco-
late and waters n26-1w.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
$500 REWARD

LOST Saturday night-Suit case.
brown overcoat, bricklayer's tools.
one package Of shoes. $500 reward II
returned TO IT. \. HYDE. Chesapeake
House d3-lt.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03

Julian Eltiuge is great in THE
Clever Mrs. Carfax," good comedy
Colonial, Tuesday. adv.2tdS
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
For RENT

OFFICE, Corner OF State Circle and
Cornhill Street formerly occupied by
Home Friendly Society. Apply Miss
Hogan. 6S Cornhill Street Phone
296-W. n26-1w.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03

Colonial, Tuesday Julian Eltinge, in
igiy amusing comedy. The Clever
Mrs. Csrfsx' adv. .2tds
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
Under the patronage of Mrs.
Emerson c. Harrington,
A MEETING

VIII be held at the Governors Man
sion, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
NOTICE.

AFTER THE LIST DEC MRS. FLODIE
A. UUSAN Ladies' Tailor and Dress
maker Will only Sc in Annapolis on
MONDAY and THURSDAY. Work finish
ed in Baltimore workrooms.
Phones Arlington 9S3. Annapolis 296w
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
THE CAPITAL

,s IKE a letter from home.
See that It follows you where
ever you 60. S0cts. q month
By mail.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-03
THE wEATHER.

For Maryland
Cloudy and warmer tonight;
probably light rain Tuesday,
fair and colder.