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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
STAND BY, FALL IN,
CALL OF RED CROSS
Chirman Henry P. Dawson Appeals
To Public
CHRISTMAS DRIVE BEGINS
One Of Modern Miracles Invites The
American People to Join
The Society.
CHRISTMAS DRIVE BEGINS

! On the even of the great Christmas
membership campaign of the Ameri.
can Red Cross, Henry p. Davidson
chairman of the Society's War Coun-
Gil, issued this call:
TO the 100000 members working
Loyalty with us: Stand by the colors!
TO the 100000 or $4,000, ,O0o
members who will join us before
| Christmas Eve: Fall in!'
Mr.. Dawson, who was called upon
by President Wilson to serve the Red
Cross after the country went to war,
told in his statement something OF
what he had learned about the or
ganization and of its wonderful ex-
pansion to meet war conditions.
One OF Modern Miracles.
Today the American Red Cross is
one of the modern miracles" he said.
1T has accomplished the impossible in
its national organization with voIun-
teer workers, in the Junior Red Cross
for children, in it's chapter admins
tration, covering the whole United
States map. 1t has mobilized Amer
lea for action in the world emer-
gency; it stands behind the American
Army and Navy with supplies and
with personnel for every call which
they may make upon it.
1T works with President Wilson's
approval in the task of preparing our
people for mutual service to those
among US who may suffer because of
changes which the war has brought.
In Belgium, France. Italy, Russia, Ru-
mania, Armenia, Serbia. the American
flag CT the Red Cross is the symbol of
its kindly hand
Invites American People.
THE Red Cross has given me a new
conception of America and the Amer
ican spirit 1t is with the zeal of
convert that / invite the American
people to come in with me under
President Wilson and make it the ma
tion-wide organization that is de-
manded by these times. We need
your loyal and your efficient member
ship, in order that our organization
may be truly represented.
IL the Red Cross is not as demo-
cratic as you would like to make it,
that is probably because you are on
the outside looking in. My experience
is that no one has the right to criti-
cize who is not in the work up to his
neck. l believe we shall obtain q
membership of twenty millions, in
which all social lines are flung in the
winds and an organization repre-
sentative OF the entire people will be
created"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
CARVEL HALL
BIENNIAL HEADQUARTERS
Of Legislators AT COmiag Session As
In Past Yenrs Mayor Preston Of
Baltimore To Camp Here

Carvel Hall, as has been custom
airy for number of years, will be the
headquarters of most of the big
chiefs of the Senate and House of
Delegates of the January Session of
The General Assembly of Maryland.
and of the leading members OF the
third House. Among those who will
camp at Carvel Hall for the winter
will be Mayor Preston, of Baltimore,
and a number of members of the Bal
timore City delegation. This popular
house is now turning away applicants
for accommodations during the ses-
sion.
The Hotel Maryland will be, as has
been from time remote, centre of
legislative attraction. 1t has already
reached the limit Of ability TO ac-
commodate legislators. Its grill
room, so accessible to members by its
proximity to the State House. is very
largely patronized by them.
Outside 0e excitement usually
attendant upon the election of the
presiding officers Of the two Houses,
the appointment of committees and
the selections for Office, and the choice
of State Treasurer. the legislation of
the session of an interesting charac-
ter will centre upon the bills to en-
large the boundaries of Baltimore
City; the consideration of the State
wide prohibition bill without referen-
dunn, as in the case OF the increase of
the area of Baltimore; the National
Federal Amendment on prohibition; a
bill to prohibit legalized betting on
races. The minor issues that viii be
of no little interest to the State will
be oyster and public education legis-
lation with very probably enactments
to further the formation of the Mary
land Home Guard.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
STEPS TO COMPLY
With RE-ASSEESSMENT
Tangible And intangible Personally
To Be Taxed
FIGHT FOR POLICE JOBS
Ihree-Cornered Contest For Chief Of
Fifth District force-Hearing
On Bridge.

r Acting in compliance with a formal
notice received from the State Taz
Commission to the effect that re.
| assessment of the tangible and in
| tangible personal property had been
| ordered in this and the several other
counties of the State by that body, the
County Commissioners at their week
" meeting yesterday adopted an or
der providing for the preliminary ar
rangements for said assessment
To carry the edict into effect the
Tax Commission has adopted a form
of assessment books and blanks to be
mailed to the various property own
ers. These books and schedules are
to be provided by the officials of the
I respective counties. The Commits
sioners, therefore, passed an order
authorizing President Walton and
Clerk Tilghman to contract for the
books, to have the necessary sched-
ules printed and to take such other
action as may be deemed necessary
to fully comply with the order Of the
State Tax Board
In a letter received from John S.
Doyle, District Engineer of the War
Department, notice is given of pub
lie hearing that has been arranged to
consider the plans for filling up Back
Creek, tributary of Furnace Greek.
in the upper section of the county
The hearing will be held in the office
OF Engineer Doyle, Room 800, Custom
House, Baltimore, at 10 o'clock on the
coming Saturday. Interested parties
are asked to be present and express
their views. AS all of the papers will
be submitted to the Secretary of War
for his decision, important state
ments, data and arguments to become
part of the records should be submit
ted in writing, although it is stated
that oral statements will be given
consideration.
The resolutions recently adopted
by the Mems Bible Glass OF the First
Methodist Episcopal Church, indors-
ing the stand taken by Chief of Police
Thomas w. Irwin, of the Fifth Dis
trict police force, in his efforts to
break up lawlessness, and urging his
re-appointment, were taken up for
consideration by the Commissioners,
but action in the premises was de-
ferred until a future meeting
The time is now at hand for the
naming of all of the police officials of
the Fifth District, from the chief
down, and it was expected the Com
missioners would make the appoint
ments at yesterdays meeting There
is a three-cornered fight on for the
chiefship. the other applicants for the
Job being Patrolmen John p. Helmers
and Howard Swope Delegations of
taxpayers of the district were before
the Board yesterday in behalf of each
of the candidates. The Commission
ers, however. deferred action, but
probably the appointments will be
made at next weeks meeting
The fact that Christmas this year
falls on Tuesday, there will be no
meeting of the Commissioners on that
day Instead. the regular meeting
next week will be held on Thursday.
The Board is still engaged in re-
viewing the recent re-assessment of
real estate in Annapolis, and devoted
all of Tuesday afternoon to this work
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
Health al Camp Meade o. K,

The sanitation and general condi-
tons surrounding the health Of the
thousands of soldiers at the army
cantonment at Camp Meade, at Admi-
raj. this county. are Al. according
TO a report which has just been sub
mitted to the War Department BY
surgeon General Gorgas, Of the army
The report is based upon a series OF
personal inspections conducted BY
surgeon Gorgas. The report calls at
fenf;on 10 bad sanitation and the con-
seouent development of diseases at
several Of the camps in different sec
tons of the country. but the Meade
camp is given clean bill OF health
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19

Friday, December p, is st. Thomas
Day, and win be observed with spec
ial services in the ritual churches.
st. Thomas was an Apostle and a
martyr. The Gospel narrative of
Thomas. sur-named Didymus. relates
that he was hard of belief He WOULD
see and Judge for himself. and he
believed
After the Ascension, he appears to
have gone to India, and to have
preached the Gospel to the Parthians.
Meades and Persians He was mar
tyred at Melapore on the Coromandel
coast. being first stoned and then run
through with a spear Special serv-
ices will be held in st. Anne's on
st Thomas Day
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
PRIVATE wren
OF CAMP MEADE
Gives Interesting Talk at Mcdowell
Hall.
THRILLING NARRATIVE.
Tells Of Escape From Germaa SiOckatte
After Being Captured
by Germans

Mcdowell Hall, ST. Johns College.
was filled last night with an enthu-
! siastic audience. On very short notice
q large number had assembled to
hear the story of Private Wren, who
had been captured by the Germans
and had escaped after a thrilling ex-
perience of ninety-three days For
over an hour the speaker held the at
tention of every one, as in a straight
forward, simple style the narrative
was told. There was no boasting or
posing as a hero, but the story OF
events as they actually happened.
was graphically given
From the moment OF being over
powered by a superior force. when
looking up from the trench he saw
pair OF feet encased in German boots,
TO the last moment. when starved.
weak and almost lifeless, he waded
and stumbled to the bank of a Hol-
land canal and falling on the ground
he found himself gazing into the
broad face of a mumbling Hollander,
He gave in detail all he could remem-
Der OF those days-those days and
nights when hiding by day in trees.
bushes and woods and by night going
on and on, swimming streams, maxi
ing detours from towns and cities.
with only the moon and stars as
guides, and for food roots and few
turnips until he finally came to safe
ty.
MIR Wren is native of Boston and
enlisted in a Canadian regiment with
the Princess Patricia. He was at tho
front in many bloody battles and
from the whole number OF two thous-
and men he was one of the five who
was not either killed, wounded or
missing, in France.
Asa result of shell shock and
wounds he was in the hospital for
weeks, and even now has in his arms
and legs pieces of shrapnel.
1t was indeed a wonderful story of
the real situation in the battle scar
red lands.
There was tremendous applause at
the close OF the address.
Dr. Thomas Fell and DR.. Bell.both
asked questions which were intelIi-
gently and Interestingly answered.
Prof. Sydney S. Handy introduced the
speaker
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
C
M
50

Join the Red Cross at Christmas
Campaign Headquarters, 20-22 Church
| Circle, or send dues to Charles r.
Lee at the same address.
YOUR RED cross NEEDS YOU
All you need-a Heart and Dollar
The demands Of your Red Cross are
constantly growing. Where we have
been sending abroad pounds Of food
and hospital supplies-we must send
tons Where we have been sending
hundreds OF warm articles Of cloth
ing and dressings-we must now send
thousands.
We can all help. We all must help.
It is not only each persons duty 10
join the Red Cross and send a mem
bership dollar on its errand of mercy
--it is every ones right
Perhaps a dollar won't seem very
much to you. Most of US waste that
much every week in careless book
keeping -trifles and nicknaeks. Yet
a dollar invested in Red Cross mem
bership will help your Red Cross, your
Army, your Navy, your Allies.
Who is Behind Your Red Cross
President Wilson heads it,
Congress authorizes it,
The War Department audits its
accounts
General Pershing in France APP
proves it.
And every one OF us-man. woman
and ehild-must support it with at
least our membership if the Red Cross
is to tighten the hardships, guard
the health and bind the wounds of our
boys and our allies.
Go to your nearest Chapter. Join
the Red Cross today. S100 member
ship-It entities you to display a Red
Cross service flag in your window.
Held your Red Cross obtain
"TEN MILLION NEW MEMBERS BY
CHRISTMAS"
President Woodrow Wilson writes:
Our consciences viii not let us en-
Joy the Christmas season if this
pledge OF support TO our cause and
the worlds veal is left unfulflled. |
Red Cross membership is the Christ |
mas spirit in terms of action"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
A GOOD DAIRY COW
Is In Demaad- Proved By The Petite.
bone Sale.

A recent sale OF cows by Mr..
Charles Pettebone proved that the
good dairy COW is in demand. The
average for 10 COWS sold was $125.0O.
with one COW selling for $4,000, the
record price for grade COW, in the
county. II is unfortunate indeed that
many of these cows were sold to go
out OF the county, as all cows in the
county are needed here at this time.
One cow sold for 1920, two at s195,
one at SITS, one at 500, one at sS7,
two at SIS. one at $40, and one at $65
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
FIFE CLAIM ARGUED IN
CIRCUIT COURT TODAY
SuItOf Land Commissioner Shepherd
Heard By Judge Moss
ACTION FOX A MANDAMUS
c.,,sptisn That Official Whose Salary
l. Fixed By Constitution, Cannot
Get Fees

psf8re Judge Moss in the Circuit
c,,rt here this morning, arguments
..rn heard In the mandamus suit in
rog.ng tie question Of whether or
~, the State Land Commissioner is
entitled 10 a percentage of the fees
collected by his Office.
The action was brought by former
c,ate Senator James S. Shepherd,
vbo now holds the office, against
etate Comptroller Hugh A. McMul-
lap ~ compel the latter to pay over
T., him certain fees to which he al
legeg he is entitled under the proW-
.ions Of an old law governing the
Office The amount involved in the
controversy is approximately $1,000,
rapresentng the percentage of fees
nr three-fourths of the last fiscal
year u appears that Comptroller
WcMullen honored the requisition of
,be Land Commissioner for the fees
of the first quarter Of his tenure OF
office. but when the controversy
arose as to fees paid over to former
Secretaries Of State, and Attorney
General Richie gave an opinion that
there should be no fee allowances to
an official whose salary is fixed by
ffe Constitution. Mr.. McMullen ceas-
ei the payment of the fees claimed by
Commissioner Shepherd.
Tie arguments OF the suit today
we're conducted by Attorney-General
Richie for Mr. McMullen, and former
Attorney General Edgar Allan Poe
and Mr. Joseph c. France for Com
missioner Shepherd Mr.. Poe deliv-
cred the opening address He was
followed by Mr. Ritchie and Mr.
France closed Mr. Shepherd, the
petitioner, was present throughout
the arguments. Another interested
party to the proceedings was Secre
ary Of State Thomas w. Simmons,
against whom and two former Secre-
aries OF State an action to compel
them to return to tho State fees col
lccted by them is still pending The
arguments Of the attorneys were
based entirely upon the constitution
ality OF The matter Judge Moss. ii is
expected. will render a decision at IN
carly date
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
Christmas Eve Services
Ait St Anne's Church

The usual Christmas Eve service
viii be held on Monday evening at St
Anne's Church, at 7.30 o'clock.
The service is a short one, but very
impressive. Christmas carols are
sung by St. Cecelia's Guild. The
Christmas decorations are in place,
and the devotional service is fnspir-
ing and helpful
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
Maryland Has A Chance
hance
To Share In Pifze

Maryland will share in a prize OF
$4,000 TO be offered for the best
method suggested for improving the
neral character of boys and girls in
the public schools.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
American Oil Co.
Annapolis Branch

Annapolis Branch requires service
of Local Agent, must be steady and
dependable, come we'll recommended.
Agent to take care of deliveries of
gasoline and coal oil by truck and
wagon. Apply by mail or in person.
AMERICAN OIL CO., Main Office,
1110 American Bldg, Baltimore, Md.
d1S-3t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19

Fifth chapter of -" Who is Number
One 2"-Colonial, Wednesday. 2tdls
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19

Tom Mix In an extremely exciting
comedy THE Soft Tenderfoot'' t''-Col
onlal, Wednesday. adv. 2tdls
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19

Douglas Fairbs,ks IN an enjoyable
picture Reaching for the Noun =
Colonial, Thursday. adv. 2tdl9
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19

Colonial, Thursday, matinee and
evening. Douglas Fairbanks in his
newest picture Reaching for the
Moon. adv. .2tdl9
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19

Colonial "Wednesday Fifth chapter,
Who is Number One called THE
Halls of, Hazard; also scEeamingly
funny Fox comedy sThe Soft Tender
foot. adv 2td1S Z
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-19
THE CAPITAL

e. IKE a letter from home.
See that It follows you where
ever you go. S0cts. . month
5y mail :
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

classic orders find partial expression,
but the American home Is also influ-
enced by modern styles of foreign
countries. Inside and out, modern
American homes show the marks of
many ages. This does not imply that
each home is loaded with mass of
decorative detail. The really beautiful
home is never overloaded with decora-
tive features of an elaborate nature.
1t is in the simple features that the
good things in all architecture are COM
bined In the American homes.
The matter Of simplicity has a spe-
cial bearing upon the subject. AS the
strength of Lincoln's wisdom was
founded in the force of simple express
sion, so, with quite the same applica-
ton to human understanding, the
strength of architecture type is quite
often based upon its simplicity. On
the other hand, the dancer who is
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

as small bays, II is often possible by
careful designing, especially as regards
their position, to give room for WIN
dow seats, etc, without taking any
thing from the good qualities of this
type of house. The simplicity of In
teriOrs consists in the use of straight
lines in trim. Fancy spindles, balus-
tiers, holdings, door cases, window
cases, columns and other fittings are
replaced with trim which will carry
oEt the idea of simplicity both in it,
self and in it's relation to the room.
There is seldom any loss in real val
lie by such a change. The decorative
scheme is Citen even more effective in
its simplicity than what might be OBJ
tanned with elaborate treatment of de-
tails, and an air of dignity is also found
in the simple treatment. Then again,
the fitting of odd-shaped trim runs the
expense of labor up-the saving of
which, in the simple treatment, may
be spent in obtaining a higher grade
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

graceful in the simple, slow steps is,
indeed really accomplished artist. So
1t is with the designer Of homes-the
much-desired quality of simple effec-
tiveness is hard to attain.
How is simplicity expressed in home
design? In the first place, the general
shape of the house may be made irregu-
lar, with wall surfaces broken up into
joys which will endanger the builders
nervous system in framing the roof and
require a foundation outline Of unde-
scribable shape, or 1t may be made rec
tangular In the main which will require
only good, simple construction. The rec
tangular house is much more satisfac-
tory in the arrangement of rooms, the
shape of rooms is better, and there is
less space wasted. In case 1t Is de-
sirable to include special features, such
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Of windows provided. Each room is
sure to be bright and cheerful. The
house is rather simple in exterior de-
sign, being in the main rectangular and
having a very simple hip roof without
decoration other than the small dormer.
The walls are finished with beveled sid
ing laid in the usual manner with the
exception of the broad belt which en-
circles the house just below the stills
of the second floor windows. The
porch roof is practically the only por-
ton of the exterior decorated.
The porch has no rail and the floor
is of vitrified brick. Two sets Of French
doors open from the wide living room
upon the porch. The fireplace in the
living room is built into the wall OPP
posite these doors. In addition to the
light which is admitted through the
doors, there are four windows which
add to the general cheerfulness of the
room. French doors lead to the din
ing room which is large room having
four windows. The buffet is built
uEulISL TIE wall uuueE WlhuOW at
the far end of the room.
There is also an entrance into the
house by means of stoop and door
| leading into a vestibule between the
| living room and the kitchen. There
are two little windows in the vesti-
| bule, one on each side of the door.
An attractive staircase is built against
the back wall in the little vestlbule.
Near the kitchen there is door lead
ing to the basement.
The kitchen Is practically square and
is fitted to save steps for those who do
| the work in this part of the house. The
cupboard is arranged in such manner
that its central portion is built below
the two windows, making a handy
work table where the most light is
available. The sink is handily located
in the corner of the room opposite the
cupboard. The rear porch is essential
ly another room since it is built as a
closed-up porch which may have either
screens or glass panel sash fitted into
the openings in its walls. This porch
will prove to be very handy addition
to the kitchen.
On the second floor there are three
bedrooms, a sleeping porch and bath
A stair hall is centrally located on this
floor from which the attic is reached
In case only two bedrooms are needed
for sleeping quarters, this plan offers
a pleasant possibility in that the large
rear bedroom and sleeping porch may
easily be transformed into second
floor living room with attached sun par
lor. There are French doors between
the two and plenty Of windows. to make
the combined rooms pleasant.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
In Simple Plan Lies Secret of
Beauty, Convenience and
Economy.
GOOD MODEL PICTURED HERE
Many Windows Insure Light and
CheerfuIness, and Arrangement Of
Kitchen Makes Work Easy
for Busy Housewife.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr. William A. Radford VII answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer he
Is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The study of architectural history is
interesting especially in it's application
to modern buildings. Aside from the
entertaining development of styles and
orders of architecture which are re-
counted and associated in the pages of
this history, it of course has prac-
teal value to the architect. The larg-
er buildings, especially memorial struC-
lures and public buildings, are nearly
always designed to follow some definite
type of architecture which originated,
perhaps, great many years ago. Even
homes show the evidence of influence
of the old masters in this art. Coun-
try estates are quite often arranged
according to the plan Of some of the
ancient estates referred to in the his
tories of the earlier Gays of civilza-
ton.
The American house architecture is
probably influenced by more different
architectural types than that of any
other structure. Not only do the old