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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Y. M c. A. MAN
Now In Charge at Recreation Rooms.

Mr.. Mitchell. trained worker Of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, with experience at cantonment
and districts, is now ION the job"
here
Mr.. Mitchell is in charge of the
recreation room in the State Armory,
Bladen street, for soldiers and sail
crs, and the roms are now kept open
during the day as we'll as evening.
At meeting last night of the Elk
ecutive Committee a constitution
and bylaws governing the recreation
rooms were adopted
The committee meeting Thursday
discussed the needs OF additional
writing material for the rest room.
The soldiers and sailors are great
writer's. On Wednesday night they
tiers, besides those they wrote and
took away with them to mail
The writing room is quite a feature
of the recreation rooms on Bladen
street. and is patronized each night
by more soldiers and sailors than any
other part of the building.
The Executive Committee would be
glad to receive current numbers Of
magazines for the reading room.
Subscriptions to these popular maya
zines for the recreation's reading
room would make good Christmas
gifts.
The line Of recreation at the rest
rooms for service men is developing
from day to day Instructor Harry
S. Sturdy. of the Naval Academy, has
been appointed in charge of athletics,
and is endeavoring to encourage bas-
ketball teams and other lines Of
work in the armory gymnasium.
The men are taking to athletics as
duck takes TO water
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
COMING EVENTS
CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE
The Videttes Of the January Session,
1918, General Assembly Scouts
Looking Out For Seats.

Scouts from the army of legislators
of the January Session, 1918, of the
General Assembly of Maryland, have
already been to Annapolis to look
over the ground for the approaching
battle of the Legislators who will COM
pose the active forces in the legisla-
tive halls at the Capitol. Their inter-
est chiefly was to arrange for their
seats. This request is invariably met
by the Superintendent of Public Build
ings. Mr.. Charles w. Haslup. in his
bland and courteous style with the
answer, THAT l cannot change the
order of the counties sittings in either
Senate or House of Delegates. That
power belongs alone to the members
of the respective chambers
The section in which the county and
city members sit having been arranged
by the House of Delegates in its
chamber. the individual seats in the
delegation are chosen by consent
among the delegates themselves.
The session opens at noon on We'd
nesday, January 2, 1918, and will con-
tinue for ninety days.
The committee rooms are in order
for the commencement of the session.
The power plant is giving forth gem
ia, warmth, the elevator is in working
condition, and the air of expectancy
is not wanting AZ Annapolis for the
coming of the solons of Maryland in
their biennial meeting here.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
RED cSOss MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Has Your Name Been Enrolled as
Member? II Not, Why Not

Has your name been enrolled as
member OF the American Red Cross ~
Have you paid your dues to the
Treasurer of the Red Cross Chapter,
Mr.. Charles F. Lee. 20-22 Church Cir
cle2'' If you are already a member
Of the Red Cross. have you called az
the new headquarters Of the Secre-
tary. kindly donated by Mr. Lee, and
have you asked for a Red Cross sery-
ice flag poster TO place in one of the
front windows of your house, with the
little crosses attached, which show
how many Red Cross members there
are in your Householder Are you
ready to illuminate your Red Cross
seryice-aag poster on Christmas Ever
These are questions to be answered
next week by the citizens of Annapo-
lis and OF Anne Arundel County. viii
they be answered by 1900 new mem
bers before Christmas Eve? If not.
then this county will fail in its Red
Cross Christmas drive.
II must not fail. The campaign
committee of fifteen members. of
which Mr. Clarence NJ. White is chair
man, is working night and day. The
auxiliaries throughout the county are
organizing similar campaign commit
tees. viii you volunteer to help Mr.
White, or your auxiliary chairman
Will you get three new members OF
the Red Cross, without waiting for di-
rections from any committee? Are the
Red Cross being placed in all the win
dows of houses on your street? Go to
your neighbors and ask them 10 put
up these service-flags, or join the Red
Cross and then put up their flags. II
you have bought Liberty Bond and
joined the Red Cross, you belong to
America"
If your name on the new book, OF
| the old hook of enrolled Red Cross
members? You will find the books at
the headqua4 tiers Office. 2O-22 Church
Circle, wherS the Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Fl. washburn. is receiving
memberships every day, from 10 to
u in the morning, and from 2 until
o'clock every afternoon. When Christ
mas Eve comes, your name should be
on the enrolment books, and your
| service flag. illuminated by candle
| light, in your window.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
FIXES PRICE ON BAG COAL
Administrator Meyer Issues Statement
Regarding Small Lots

Fuel Administrator Ferdinand A.
Never yesterday issued the following
statement regarding the prices TO be
charged for coal in bag and bushel
lots:
In addition TO the regular list prices
for ton and half-ton lots of anthra-
cite coal. which are in the hands OF
every coal dealer, the Fuel Admins
traitor has established. with the ad-
vice OF the local city committee, the
following as being fair maximum
prices for delivering to the small con-
sumer in bag and bushel lots:
Anthracite coal per bushel of 50
pounds, so cents.
Coke per bag of about is pounds,
Is cents.
Charcoal. paper bags. s1s to 1
pounds, 10 cents.
The present scarcity OF all fuel and
pressure exerted upon dealers has no
doubt resulted in some INSCRIPTIONS
persons in demanding higher prices
than these of the small consumers. 1t
is the intention of the Fuel Admin
" SIC lA4<Al NAC eR1OfC PAAN~@
are adhered to, and every means will
be used to discourage and prevent
anyone from demanding exorbitant
and unusual prices under existing
conditions.
Regarding the delivered price of
bitumionus coal: There seems to be
some misrepresentation and unceT-
tainty caused by the various rulings
of the Fuel Administration. There
are many old contracts existing
before prices were fixed by the Fuel
Administration, and these may be
continued and completed until the
time of the expiration, but any job
Der who is placing unsold bituminous
coal now must either sell IL at a price
based on the basis fixed at the mine
by the Fuel Administration, or If the
coal is being received here under a
contract made prior to August 81,
1917, it can only be sold at the con
tract price with the consent of the
Fuel Administrator, and after the
iobber has submitted to him his con-
tract for approved The Fuel Admin
istration will be glad to hear of any
cases of violation of these regula-
tions. and shall be glad 10 investigate
| them promptly.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
ANNAPOLIS WOMEN
DO NOBLE WORK
Send Thirty Pneumonia Jackets To
Headquarters On Shert Notice
IonplimeBtary Letter From
hrs. Manxau Smith


An urgent call from headquarters OF
the National Surgical Dressings Com
mittee came to Miss Margaret Wal
ton, chairman for the Surgical Dress
ings Committee OF Annapolis and Anne
Arundel County, on Wednesday morn
ing last. for as many pneumonia
jackets as could be supplied.
AS there were none on hand, the To-
cal Surgical Dressings Committee set
to work. and the first day made IA
pneumonia jackets, the second day 16,
and 80 jackets were dispatched al the
close OF the second day.
AS there had only been one pneu-
monia jacket made previous to this
call, and only those who know what
one OF these garments really is and
the work it requires. can appreciate
what splendid work the local commit
tee accomplished in this short time.
In acknowledgment of the receipt
of these pneumonia jackets, Miss Wal
ton received the following letter yes
terday from Mrs. r. Manson Smith,
State Chairman of the National Sur
gical-. Dressings Committee OF Amer
lea, Maryland Section:
Dear Miss Walton:-The pneu-
monia jackets came promptly. and we
thank you very much. We have been
able to I'll the call from the r. c.
fReserve Cantonment) / am so glad
you are doing such splendid work, and
do tell your people that they cannot
possible work too hard or even hard
enough | feel certain that the time
is coming when every woman in the
land must give all her time to war re-
lief work if we are to win the war.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
B. & o Coal Dock Destroyed By Fire

The large "thaw house" on the new
Curtis Bay coal pier of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, this county, was
destroyed by fire. which broke out
about o'clock last evening and which
was not extinguished until after IL
o'clock last night The building,
which accommodated 10 cars, was
used to thaw out coal brought into
the yards frozen and covered with
snow. In summer it served as dry
ing shed for carloads of coal which
had passed through heavy rains.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR FIREMEN-SOLDIERS
Water Witch Hook and Ladder CON-
pany Looking After Its Own.

Water Witch Hook and Ladder Com
pany is preparing to send Christmas
gifts to its men at Camp Mcclellan.
Admission, Ala, and if the families OF
these men will send any packages TO
the quarters before Monday night
these packages will be sent in the fire
mems boxes by the company.
The Christmas boxes will be con-
signed TO Private W. l. Burtis, son Of
Market Master Burtis, now with the
Motor Truck Supply Company, re-
Gently transferred from the Machine
Gun Company.
The Water Witch Company viii also
give Christmas presents to men in the
vicinity of the truck house who help
at fires, but are not members OF the
fire department.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Misguided

Mrs. ID. NJ Garrison wishes to state
that she was misquoted in the RE
port of the Woman's Section" Anne
Arundel County Branch, Council OF
Defense, published in the Evening
Capital of December IA. which stated
that she intended to call the public's
attention to their supposed disrespect
to the flag.
1.-THE report published by this paper
was identical with the copy furnished
this paper by the Woman's Section.
Council of Defense for Anne Arundel
County.-Ed.l
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Cppid Black An Ensign

Cupid C. E. Black, former Yale foot
ban captain, who has been captain Of
the eleven of the Second Naval Dis
trict and himself boatswain's mate
OF the Naval Reserve force, has won
a commission as ensign and recon-
mended for duties on vessels OF the
fleet which might require all-round
knowledge.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

Naval Constructor L. Nj. Atkins, u.
S. N. and Mrs. Atkins, arrived todsy
with their children to spend the
Christmas holidays with Mrs. Atkins
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nevett Steele,
Murray Hill.
the Rev. DR.. Geo s. Bell, who hiss
heen spending the week at Atlantic
City, with Mrs. Bell, returned home
last night and will occupy his pulpit
tomorrow.
Everyone should see 1.-THE Warrior
Colonial, Monday. adv. 2tdl5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Funeral Monday.

The funaesl of Mrs. Jane Ann
Thompson, widow of Major William
q. Thompson, whose death occurred
yesterday, will take place or Monday
morning at IL o'clock from her late
residence. Duke of Gloucester street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
CritieaIIy m

The family Of Mr.. Charles Himmel-
heber, VINO is i'll at Sa0illsssilIe. San
atorium have been sent for de is
critically Ill, and his condition is said
to be precarious-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

A fine selection of Bureau Scarfs
and Shams Ca very fine gift for
Christmas). Value soc. Special 29c
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Died.

TH0MPS0N-On December IA, 1917,
at her late residence, 204 Duke of
Gloucester St, JANE ANN, widow
of the late Major William H.
Thompson
Funeral Monday morning Dec II at
II O'Clock from the late residence.
Interment in ST. Anne's Cemetery
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

A large assortment of Mems and
Ladies' Handkerchiefs. Price
csc, soc, zoe, $1.OO, SI.50 and 500
Per Box.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

A very good gift for the young
Misses. The Angora Scarf and
Can TO match. in assorted pat
terms. rrice csc and mp.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

A fine gift TO a young man is a
nice Silk Mufiler. Prices SOC to
$500.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

Table Cloths and Napkins to match,
Of fine quality linen, in all sizes.
Value $500 Special. SS.9S
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
SPECIAL.

Ladies' Black Silk Hose. A very
slight second. all silk, with seam
up the back. Value $1.OO.
Special ............ .sVc.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

An assortment of Military Toilet
and Shaving Sets. Come early
and get your choice. Prices 9oc
to S16.00.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

We have just received new as
sortment of Ladies' Waists in
voiles, silks, organizes and crepe
de chimes. in very pretty patterns.
Prices .........$l .UO, 10 e5.SO
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15

Mems and Boys Mackinaw Coats.
double-breastsd. with shawl col
lar, patch pocket and belt all
around. Prices s4.95, $500, $3.50.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Personal MENTION.

A truly wonderful picture 1.-THE
Warrior ''-Colonisl, Monday 2t.d15
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-15
Manhattan Briar Pipes
1Oc and up
TOYS AND TREE TRIKNINGSl
Fresh Shocked Oysters.
WALTER A. HIPKTNs.
City Market--st1u 1914. Phone 4I-W

Salt Water Oysters sold for dinner par
ties. Also Scallops. shrimp and Clans.
Orders receive prompt attention. d13-3t
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-15
PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY
Will Discuss Water Situation at the
 Town Hall.

John T. Black, commissioner of the state department ofhealth, will preside at public meeting to be held at the town hall on Thursday. November 22, at 11:30 o'clock, The purpose of the meeting is to give every interested per son in this town the opportunity to take part in the discussion of the water question.
 At the present time the water supply is heinz taken from the reservoir and no complaints have been heard of late in regard to chemical smell or taste about the water. The hearing will give all dissatisfied persons the opportunity of te Hing the commissioner what their opinions are regarding contamination from the Blackberry and suggest ways and means of over coming same.
 It is understood that notices regard ing the meeting have been sent to the East Canaan Chemical company, Nol tn Canaan Water company, Selectmen. Health Officer and persons interested in the Norfolk Sewer district.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-15
NEW CONCRETE BRIDGE
To Span Housatonic River. State Aid
 for Town Roads.

The bridge across the Housatonic river, which connects the towns of North Canaan and Salisbury, known as Dutcher Bridge and made famous some time ago by the unpremeditated dive into the .murky waters of the Housstonic one dark night by "Billy Cop" as we'll as having a reputation of furnishing convenient access to nearby towns for prospective brides and grooms who buy their marriage licenses in one town and the ceremony in another, in the excitement of the moment, will soon he thing of ihe past
 In October one of the center piers was found to be unserviceable and the repairs were made in order that the bridge might be open to travel. The highway commissioner or bridge ln- spectors have evidently decided that the structure should be replaced by modern concrete bridge. With this end in view the highway commissioner has advertised for bids on the contract.
 While it is not known at present whether the contract has teen let, pre-. paratory work has already been started,
 
 searched for suitable timbers for the billings Many O. these timbers averag. ing about 45 feet ID length and feet in diameter at the base have been so. cured. They will be driven down into the bottom of the river to form the center foundation
 The new bridge will be considerably wider than the old one, and will be built of recnforced concrete through out. The total cost is estimated at $25, ,000 of which North Canaan pays $4. 500, Salisbury $s. 900 and the state the remainder. The trunk line which at present reaches to hoot's corner will undoubtedly be extended so as to cross the bridge and connect with Salisbury.
 The allotment of state money to aid towns in the improvement of high ways, as made by State Highway Commissioner Bennett shows that eighty five of the towns are In the three-fourths class and 58 in the seven eighths. To each of the following towns is allotted ss, 400, of which the states share is $e, 800 and the towns share $2, 100; Litohheld, New Hart ford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, sharon. Thomsston. Washington, Winchester and Wood bury. To each of the following towns is allotted $8,400, of which the states share is s7.350 and the towns share $l, ,050; Barkhamstead, Canaan, Cole brook, Cornwall, Hsrtland, Harwinton and Morris.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-15
GREENWOOD K. OLIVER.

Greenwood Kemble Oliver who has lived in Canaan for the past nine years passed away at the Rectory last Thursday. The burial service was held in Christ Church at 3:3c on Friday and the ipterment was in Mount Auburn cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. on Monday afternoon.
 Mir. Oliver had been an invalid for a number of years and for the past year was confined to the house.
 He was born in Charleston, S. c. in l848 and spent the early part of his life in Brooklyn, N. Y. For six years he served in the 28rd Regiment, Com pany A, National Guard. Mir. Oliver was descended from Thomas Oliver, a surgeon who came over in the same ship with Governor winthrop in 1682, and was ruling elder of the First Church of Boston. It is interesting that Mir. Oliver's wife, Grace Winthrop Buck was a direct descepdent of Governor winthrop.
 Mir. Oliver is survived by a daugh- ter, Mrs. Arthur B. Crichton, wife of the Rector of Christ Church.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-15
Y. M. C. 4. RALLY
Held at Congregational Church in
 Norfolk.

The v M. c. A. war fund campaign began with 8 big rally in Norfolk, last Sunday evening Ths pulpit was occu. pied by Rev Arthur M Ellis of Hart ford. who gave a very interesting ad- dress on the many benefits the soldiers of our country and those of our allies, derived from the Y. M. O. A.
 North Canaan Home Guard, under Captain J. Clinton Roraback, and the Norfolk Home Guard under Captain Saunders attended in oody. The Nor folk Glee Club and Canaan Choral Society were also we'll represented, and took part in the singing of patriotic songs under the direction oT Richmond F. Paine.
 The pastor of the Congregational church gave brief outline of Norfolk's record in past wars, and stated that the town had never been called upon to perform any patriotic duty and found wanting. He then introduced Rev. A. NJ. Ellis, of Hartford, who delivered the address of the evening.
 Mir. Ellis stated that he had been called to many towns in the state, to deliver addresses of a patri Jtic nature, and that while he was an Eng lishman by birth, he was ready and willing at all times to further the patriotic interests of his adopted coun- try. He told the audience that two of his brothers had been ir this war, and read letter from one, who had en. listed in the English army, leaving wife and children behind him. that he might do his bit for his country: The letter touched the hearts of many present when it stated conditions under which u @ soldiers must fight and live, and closed with the endorsement of the great work the Y. M. O. A. is doing on the battle fields. MT. Ellis h a strong, pleasing personality which directly appealed to the large audience present, and the interest created by his address was clearly manifested by their marked attention. ...=.
 At the conclusion of the lecture Miss Minnie Edmond, of Winsted. delighted the audience with a solo entitled 'When the Boys Come Home", Miss Edmond has wonderfully clear sopra. no voice and it made delightful con- trast to. the heavy voices of the men heard just before.
 The Home Guard companies marched to the Armory, where the Norfolk com pany gave cheer for the local com. pany and which was answered by three lusty cheers from Capt Roraback's men. On the return trip to Canaan William O'Connor, a Norfolk merchant stopped the men as they passed and presented them with cigars and soda water.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-15
lNDUCTED INTO OFFICE
Rev. E. c. Gillette Officially Received
 at PlainvilIe Church.

The council of recognition iuducting Rev F. O. Gillette into the office of pastor of the Plainville Congregational church wHs held Friday afternoon and evening. There were l5 churches represented at the business session of fhe council which met in the church parloTs. Rev. Henry W. Maier, D. D., was elected moderator and Rev. s. A. Ftske or Berlin scribe. Freder ick 3ullen. clerk of the church presented the record of the church's action in calling MT. Gillette. MT. Gillette then presented his credentials and made a statement of his religious experiences and belief
 Following this session the ladies of the church served bountiful supper for the guests and officers of the church.
 The public services in the evening were largely attended, representative from other churches in the town being present. The church in Canaan, from which MT. Gillette was called, was represented by R. D. Peirce and Dr. J. G. Adam.
 The invocation and scripture reading was by Rev. F. L. Grant, formerly pastor of the Plainville church. Rev. pr. Maier of New Britain preached a strong sermon on "Faith, Hope, and Love-. The installing prayer was by Rev. Otis W. Barker, interim pastor of the church. The "charge" was ably given by Rev. s A. Fiske of Berlin and the right hand of fellowship was heartily given by Rev. R. H. Burton rector of the Plainville Episcopal church and dean of the ministers of the town. fhere was an anthem by the choir of the church and duet was
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Connecticut western news., 1917-11-15
EASTERN STAR SOCIAL.

v The social held in the Masonic Lodge rooms under the auspices of the Eastern Star on Tuesday evening was decided success in social way and very good sum was realized for the treasury. There were about 30 in attendance. The-e were 12 tables and progressive whist was the game for the evening. Prizes were awarded as follows; first prize, Garrett E. DeHart, and the con- solation prize by Mrs. Harry Dodge. The rooms were tastefully decorated withf1ags Clubs was the trump for the evening. Refreshments consisting of doughnuts and coffee were served all departing at an early hour for their respective homes.