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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12
every GOOD EDDIE. "
Coming Saturday, Sept Is At The Co.
lonial Theatre--Matinee and Night

A hearty welcome is assured Eliza
beth Marbury and F. Ray Comstock's
musical comedy success Very Good
Eddie" when it is presented at the
Colonial Theater, matinee and night.
Saturday, Sept. Is. If the way it
went last season in Washington is any
criterion, the standing room only
sign should be kept busy at both per-
formances here.
Very Good Eddie" abounds in
many tuneful and catchy song num-
bers, and dashingly gowned group Of
prett girls do clever dance steps.
The play is founded on Philip Bartf-
olomae's farce Over Night, = and the
story deals with the happenings of the
two bridal couples who set out for
their honeymoon on the same boat.
The experiences they encounter and
the funny situations arising are the
chief elements from which the fun is
derived. One of the couples is COM
prised Of g tiny little man who mar
ried very tall woman, and the other
couple comprise very big man and a
miniature girl. While looking for
baggage. the mate of each of the
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12

couple is left behind and the bride of
one couple and the groom of the other
begin honeymooning together.
From all outward appearances they
care great deal for each other and
the people are led TO believe that they
are really husband and wife. The
situations arising are at times emba--
RAISING to the young couple and at all
times scream for the audience. A
meddling Nine. Matroppo, principal Of
girls school, and sarcastic hotel
clerk cannot understand why the cou
pie aboard the steamer persist ia hav-
ing separate rooms. Meanwhile the
other couple turns up and finds itself
in much the same predicament.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12
Democratic State Convention
To Meet In Baltimore Sept. 20

The Democratic State Convention
will be held at the Academy of Music,
Baltimore, on Thursday. September
20 at II o'clock, noon
]. Hubert Wade is chairman and
treasurer.
Other officers of the Maryland
State Central Committee are:
Secretary, Albert j. Almoney; Mem
Der Democratic National Committee,
J. Fred c. Talbot; Executive Com
mittee, Frank A. Furst, John Hubner,
John M. Dennis; Attorney. Samuel K.
Dennis.
The following delegates from Anne
Arundel county who were elected al
yesterdays primaries will attend
the convention:
Joseph G. Bannon, Frank M. Duvall,
Thomas B. Horton, John ]. Levy,
George Wells.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12
Bishop ]. G. Murray To
Confirm at County Parishes

Bishop John Gardner Murray of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Mary
land will make a visitation to the
three Parishes in the Circuit of lower
Anne Arundel county, and Calvert
county on the coming Sunday. and at
each, he will preach sermon and con-
firm class. The Bishop will first
visit st. James Church, this county,
of which Rev. n. M. ID. Martin, is
Rector at IL o'clock in the morning.
At $50 o'clock in the afternoon he
will be at All Saints Chapel in CAL
vert county, and at o'clock in the
evening, he will visit ST. James's
Chapel at Tracey's.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12

Of the American National Red Cross
and of the Chapter or Branch WITHIN
y hose jurisdiction the Auxiliary Is
located
-The Auxiliary may be affiliated
with the Branch to which it is 1ribu-
tary. or may be placed directly under
the jurisdiction OF the Chapter
what Red Cross Chapters and
Branches shall do for Naval Auxlii-
aries:
"a Transmit to them information
and instructions received from the
Central Committee through the Diyi-
sion Offices.
~B. Keep them supplied with liter
ature. blank forms. and other equip
ment necessary for their work.
&C. Assist them in obtaining raw
materials for supplies.
ID. Establish uniform system OF
accounting and records.
e oentralize the assembling and
shipping of supplies
IF. Give them full credit for work
accomplished when reporting TO the
Central Committee.
IAN Advisory Committee of women
particularly interested in naval af-
fairs. nominated by you, would no
doubt be helpful. and would be well
come to US.
Kindly advise if this method Of
procedure would, in manner salts
factory to you. meet the situation you
have in mind. 1t is needless for me
TO repeat that the Red Cross wishes
to render any service within It's
power desired by the Department OF
the Navy.
yours very truly,
III. p. DAWSON,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12
HOME GUARD COMMITTEE
HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING
EnrolImens Now Numbers 27-0ther
Hen Urged TO Join Ranks.

Men Urged To Join Ranks.
Last night an important meeting of
the committee Of arrangements on the
organization of a Home Guard was
held in the Municipal Building.
The committee consists of the fol-
lowing
Mayor James F. Strange. Capt.
Philip E Porter. City Clerk; Dr. join
B. Kippere, vice president of ST.
Johns College; Messrs. Joseph NJ.
Armstrong and A. Knox Starlings.
This committee formulated plans
Cor toe immediate organization OF a
Home Guard, the members OF which
are to protect the city in case sucn
need for protection arises.
| II was decided to publish the names
of those enrolled. now numbering 27.
and these will be given publication in
the next few days, probably tomorrow.
More recruits are wanted and men
are urged to join the Home Guard, and
to volunteer their services. The age
limit is from 8 TO IS. but the age
| limit is waived 10 cases of men who
have hsd military experience, or tram
| ing ss gua.dsmsn in military CON.
J psnies.
! The Home Guard will not De called
for service out of the state, and its
chief object is to preserve order 1T
home. Those who join the Home
Guard cannot and viii not be called
upon for service outside of the State
of Maryland.
All who wish to join may do 80 by
signing their names, with age. adj
dress, ETC., at the following places
W. H. Thomas & Co. Main st.
Smiths Pharmacy, Main St. Frank
A. Munroe, Main ~. Isaac Benesch &
Sons, Main st. or at the Municipal
Building, Duke of Gloucester street.
The larger the Home Guard, the
greater and stronger the protection
offered to those at home during the
present national crisis.
JOIN THE HOME GUARD and get
your name enrolled on the Roll OF
Honor for Home Protection.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12
PERSONAL MENTION.
Those Who Come And Those Who Go
Our Floating Population.

Miss Carrie Franklin who has been
visiting Mrs. c. w. L. Ligon, st
Whitehall, Ellicott City, has returned
home,
J..Pierpont Morgan IS here to visit
his son who is q member of the U. S.
N. Naval Reserve Corps, at the Naval
Academy.
Mrs. Rella Abel Armstrong, of New
York. visited her farm near Bay Ridge
this week. Mrs Armstrong was the
former wife of the playwright, the late
Paul Armstrong.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12

There was meeting of the Ladies
Cemetery Association today at the
home Of the president. Miss Mary
Nicholson Magruder, Duke Of Glouces-
ter street.
Mrs. ]. de P. Douw is secretary Of
the Association.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-12

Chairman. War Council. 4"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
CHAMBER[AIN'S
DEFENSE TO BE
OPENED FRIDAY
Prosecution About. to Close
H. p. Dawson May Be
Brought Into Hearing.

Evidence offered in the United
States District court yesterday in the
effort being made to depose John c.
Chamberlain as trustee for the estate
of Burr & Knapp in bankruptcy,
tended to show that Fairview Lawn
property, transferred to Chamberlain
never was owned in fact by Aervey
Burr. ~
Admissions made by witnesses DIS
closed that Burr's control OF the
property was merely "a vehicle OF IL
tie" the books failing to reveal that
the piece in question was ever direct
ly charged to the firm
! Spotswood D. Bowers, attorney for
the petitioning creditors, announced
that should their contention hold that
the proceeds Of this property should
he placed among the assets Of the
bankruptcy company, proceedings
will be taken against Henry S. Davi-
son. of Morgan & Co., seeking its res
tuition to the creditors. =
Miss Annie Pennoyer, chief book
keeper Of the Title Guaranty & Trust
Co. placed upon the witness stand
tn eIucidate the tangle Of entries in
the series Of books before the court,
was considered by lawyers and 9TH
ers present in the court to be- a re-
noarkable witness. Seldom is such
keen knowledge of work accomplish
ed. import of questions, and unconcern
shown by woman witness in a court
room.
Attorney John A. Cornell, Jr., who
hos o.s;rtod Att6rney Rowers in the
conduct of the creditors case, took
the stand to testify to the relation
Attorney Chamberlain has shown in
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10

court records, to the firm Of Burr &
Knapp. Several cases of record in
the supreme and common pleas court
was introduced to show that Cham
berlain since 1908 has on several oc-
casions appeared as counsel of record
in actions.
At the conclusion Of the afternoon
session, Attorney Bowers announced
that with a few minor points that he
wishes to adduce from books to be
in court next Friday, he has closed
his case against the trustee.
The defense will open shortly after
10 o'clock, Friday, under the direc-
ton of Attorney John S. Pullman. It
is expected that many witnesses will
be called to refute allegations pre-
viously made and that Herbert M.
Knapp will be among the chief wit
nesses called to make clear the many
transactions that were entered into
prior to the firm applying for a receiv-
err.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
Fine Boys Who
Used Street Lamps
AS Rifle Targets

Claiming that the actions of Tony
Vachino, Of 319 Hamilton street, and
Henry Russo, same address, / year
old boys, have cost the United Illu-
minating Co. great loss as a result OF
breaking street electric light globes
the police this morning caused their
arraignment in the city court.
It was charged that for a month
streets in the East End of Bridgeport
have been left in total darkness al
night, as result of boys with air rifles
using the electric globes for targets
demolishing them with small shot.
Judge Frank Wilder, fined each oil
the boys SIS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
Jail and Fine for
Youth W1,0 Tussled
With Pair of Cops

James Swartz, of % Linen avenue
was severely dealt with by Judge
Frederic Bartlett in the city court
this morning, after he had been ar
rested by Special Policeman Charles
Burhart, on duty in the Colonial ball
room, on charges of breach OF the
peace and attempted assault on the
policeman.
Swartz was present at q basket
ball game and dance held last even
ing in the hall. He wanted to go
and get drink and asked Burkhart
for a return check. In order that
the dances run at the ball may be
conducted in the most proper MANNER
the nagement has strictly ruled
that no return checks may be issued,
to any person in the hall.
Burkhart explained this fact to
Swartz, but the latter incensed at the
reply, struck at Burkhart. The lat
ter grabbed Swartz and a tussle en-
sued between them. Sergeant Po-
land happened on tn, scene and he
took a hand in the affair. All three
fell to the floor Of the hall and Swartz
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
MULTIPLICITY OF LAWS

- COMPENSATION LAWS exist in SO states and two
territories. There are two Federal statutes
eral employees l#3
Here 3s statutes and the matter is mot yet fully
cred Everyone of these statutes possibly one
if there is to be unity Of law in the United States In fact
there cannot be unity approximate unity until all the other
states and territories have similar statutes.
Multiplicity of laws made necessary by the American sys
tenn which distributes authority among many states the
nation.
To speak Of the multiplicity of laws in this country
comparing with European nations governed substantially by
central power without considering the necessity imposed
by the Federal system, is to speak without thinking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
COST OF LIVING TEST

" HOSE COST of living tests useful They aid people
to eat nteligently and temperately Nevertheless
not triumph of culinary intelligence feed people the
Of ten cents meal There thousands fam
lies in this great and Free rich and prosperous United States
who would regard such expenditure paving the way
the poor house.
Even in these times Of high wages and high prices $3.50
day is rather more than the average wage If family
such wage should thirty cents worth of food per
day each there would remain but 70 cents for all other
penses, sum hardly sufficient to pay normal rent
From these public experiments in ten cent
knowledge of the desperate economy necessarily praced
millions of Americans, to make both ends meet Il
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
HARD TO LET GO

difficult for the Allies to establish themselves at
Gaipoli but it for them to leave. easy
into Greece but it's hard out Lord Northcfe
thinks the Saon expedition bunder imposed by civilians
upon the army. But letting is another matter
the Allies unlikely that would fortunes
with the Kaiser.
This why perhaps Lloyd George appears to have
his mind stay in Greece occupying the entire country
it is said, with the aid of Italian army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
Submarines Sailors
AS Volunteer Firemen

Gales Ferry, Conn, Jan. 10-Sail.
ors attached to the United States sub
marine base here turned out from
their hammocks around midnight to
organize a bucket brigade in fighting
a fire in a nearby dwelling house. The
sailors had hardly gotten to work
when the heat of the flames became
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
FOR MEN ONLY I.
2p SEE
8
ON THURSDAY
ON THURSDAY

bit the police sergeant's finger.
Judge Bartlett in court this morn
ing rebuked the defendant any said,
Il can find absolutely no excuse for
your conduct Your actions might
have caused a riot which would have
led to a serious panic in this crowded
hall Fifteen days in Jail and fine
of SIS and court costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10

so intense that they driven back. They
then gave their attention to saving
nearby houses which were threaten
ed. The two and half story wooden
structure which was owned by the
New Haven railroad was totally de-
stroyed with a loss Of $4,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
DRY WASHINGTON

" HE SPELL Of the dry movement rests upon Congress-
without discrimination Of party By vote that I'M
misaaby partisan the senate stops the sale of liquor
Washington The only solidarity for prohibition exhibit
ed by the Progressves who voted dry The House
ITO cooperate with the senate.
This may be regarded test vote pointing strongly
belief that Congress will submit Federal prohibition amend
ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
BIRTH CONTROL

USTCE COLLINS who trying birth control cases in
New York, seems to take reasonable Of the
ter Expressing opinion upon the under
which the accused are tried he said:
IS not within province to question the of
those who advocate birth control their motives
but reason and the orderly administration suggest
recourse to the popular tribunal where the modified
by the law Makers @ B -
This is in proclamation every law good or
bad new DID, sto be obeyed just because Reason
common the experience Of ages all prove are
obeed with according to the degree
ing in the opinion of the particular society the specific period
But the laws forbddng birth CONTROL though old
outWorn very large proportion of society believes such
laws wise and necessary. Sometimes these views are
founded religious training and sometimes upon
Ssiderations.
Large in all modern states believe birth control
Nevertheless the road to change the by legislation
and not by Judicial repeal. Is.I
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
ETHICS IN THE PAVING BUSINESS

NV ARREN BROS. CO., who sell Warrenite "the country
road pavement have addressed letter to The Hart
ford Couran expressing realistic indignation because they
asked by the Connecticut
tribute to campaign fund for the promotion good roads,
The Company didn't contributes and its objection
citizens associations which supposed act for
the benefit Of the entire community N f fg|
Reading between the lines however remembering the
past is suppose that the Warrens ethical
FASTENED by lively dislike for the Connecticut
ISOLATION and by the knowledge that the Association
anything to do with letting paving contracts.
What good, for instance would it do to contribute to the
Good Roads Association if wished today pavement in
Bridgeport They would not be the people see The con-
buton would be bad business seldom be
ethical
Virtue high when the lack of
TO be a losing proposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
che DmRead Co
Established 1857
January Clearance Sale
In All Sections
Winter Coats

After being greatly depleted by the January
sale it has been found necessary to make fur
Their purchases to supply the demand for Win
ter garments This has been happily accom-
plished by taking over several hundred coats
from New York manufacturer at sacrifice
on his part These are now on sale.
Wool Velour, Pebble Cheviot and Bedford
Cords, in loose back or belted models. Some
have deep fur collars. These were intended to
sell from $25 90 TO $500 but are offered at
$500 special
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10

William Chase Temple, credited
with originating world series baseball
games, died at his home. at Winter
Park. Fla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
w ater
. Bottles

Anyone purchasing a Hot
Water Bottle wants the very
best possible for the price
he wishes to spend.
We endeavor to supply
just that kind. Our bust
ness in this line is. just what
you could expect in a Rubber
Store,-VERY LARGE.
Every bag guaranteed.
We have a bag for every
one-a price for every purse.
FOUNTAIN sYRINGES
75c to $3.50
LADIES' DOUCHES
$1.25 to $500
MARVEL SPRAY
$2.95
ALLlNC RUBBER co.
1925 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
Here and there about
the Store

Between seasons, during the
stretch of winter days from the
New Year until the arrival of the
first bluebirds, is good time to
shop. There are bargains which
are found at no other time Of the
year. Odds and ends Of dress
fabrics trimmings, laces and en-
broideries. It is the custom of
many women to acquire the ma
terials for summer gowns which
can be made up during dull win
ter days and be alI ready when
summer arrives.
The large assortment of en-
broideries, both edges and inser-
tions at moderate prices is one of
the features of this January sale.
A Muff Purse which is a distinc-
tive novelty, is made Of black va
Ghetto or pin seal and has a strong
safety strap to go over the arm.
There are a number Of pockets
and small fittings, such as coin
purse, card case and mirror. The
whole affair is very good-looking,
convenient and safe.
Rose D'Orsay is one of the best
liked Of all rose perfumes. It re-
sembles the, old fashioned altar
roses and contains a super-abun-
dance Of rose oil which is very
lasting. It may be had in either
extract or toilet water.
A deIicately attractive Berry
set for raspberries, blackberries or
strawberries has a narrow border
of ferns and blossoms mixed. Plat
ter and six small dishes comprise
the set.
A Punch Set Of decorated china,
includes a bowl on standard and
six footed cups. The decorations
in the bottom Of the large bowl is
mass Of fruit, pine apple, peach
es, cherries and currants most at
tractively grouped. The small
cups are such as can be used in
various ways at the table and are
very practical.
A Mahogany Sewing Table on
wheels, at first sight tries to make
one think it is a tea wagon. It
has three drawers and at the
side opposite the handle a deep
covered we'll for work, after the
fashion of a Martha Washington
table. It will be found very COM
venient. The price is $3.50.
A Mahogany Highboy of the
Chippendale type has at the top a
broken arch ornamented with
small rosettes. In the center of
the arch and at either end of the
top are carved fiambeaux. The
legs are Gabrielle, elaborately-
carved, terminating in heavy ball
and claw feet. The price $155.0c
special.
A Colonial Secretary has at the
top a broken scroll arch with CEN
ter urn. There are three book
shelves enclosed with latticed
glass doors. The base has curved
front. 1t is mounted on heavy
ball and claw feet. The price
is s105.0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10

The exports Of cotton for the week
ended Jan. 6 were 1885 bales.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10
Framed Pictures
Half>Price

IN this oroun are some very desirable
subjects
fOrtraltS Dy GalnsDOrOugh, Reynolds and
Rembrandt in ANTIQUE gilt frames
Oil paintings OF pleasing landscapes,
Coaching DAVIS very superior quality
genuine Engllsn prints.
Fur | rimrninos
touch of fur on all coats and frocks is the nroner
thing for this season
White Hare 90 20 81 IN
$3.50 $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-10

A deIicately attractive Berry
set for raspberries blackberries or
Strawberries has a narrow border
of ferns and blossoms mixed. Plat
ter and six small dishes comprise
the set.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-12
Street LIGHTS CUT
DO WN TO SAVE COAL
Fuel Saving Must Be Practiced
s to Avert Suffering Thru
\, 49,.
Long Winter.

The City Fathers put the lid on the
street lights at the Council meeting
last Monday night in the interest Of
conservation of COAL The Mayor and
police are vested with discretion as
to how long the street lights will be
allowed to burn evenings until after
Christmas, after which they will go
out early. Only the top light on the
Iornamental light posts is allowed to
burn, according to the resolution Of
the Council. The Board of Education
will likely order ban on all evening
activities at the school houses, in or
der, If possible, to make their coal
supply last until spring.
From all appearances severe win
ter has set in to continue several
months, and if suffering is to be pre-
vented, it behooves all persons and
organizations to be careful and save
the fuel supplies. Read John F. Nc
Gees letter on Page Sixteen.