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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
DR.. BIRKHEAD COMING
Will Speak at State House Next Thurs
day Night

The activities Of the Annapolis and
Anne Arundel County Chapter of the
Red Cross will receive a tremendous
impetus next week. for the local off,
GERS have succeeded in arranging a
meeting in the House OF Delegates
Chamber next Thursday evening at s
O'Clock, at which Rev. DR.. Hugh Birk-
head, who has just recently returned
frorr-ttle battle fronts of Europe, will
be the principal speaker He will
talk of the soul-stirring work of the
American Red Cross in the World
War, and the imperative necessity for
all possible aid from those back at
home toward this great work
DR.. Birkhead is an orator Of re-
nowned force and. eloquence. and it
is expected that the meeting next
Thursday evening will be of intense
interest to the people Of this commu-
nifty.
Mrs Frank NJ Chapman, Director
Of Woman's Work Of the Potomac Di-
vision Of the American Red Cross,
which includes this county. will also
speak and. as she is woman of rare
ability and an impressive talker. her
address viii add to the interest of
the occasion.
Mr.. r. Brent Keyser, Chairman Of
the Baltimore Chapter of the Red
Cross, is also expected to be present.
and the presiding officer of the meet
ing will be Governor Harrington.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
W. e. CHANDLER, FATHER
OF NEW NAVY, DEAD
Expires At His Home AT Concord, N.
H. Was Former Secretary
or The NAVY.

William Eaton Chandler, who, as
Secretary Of the Navy in President
Arthur's cabinet. was largely respon
sible for the beginning of the mod
ern United States Navy, died at his
home at Concord, N. H.. yesterday
Mr.. Chandler was member of the
United States Senate for IA years,
having been appointed to fill an unex-
pired term in 1887 and twice re-
elected.
While in Washington last March
Mr.. Chandler was stricken with ILL
ness. He was able to return to New
Hampshire later and spent the sum
mer at his country estate in Waterloo.
This fall he came to his home in Con-
cord, where his health steadily failed.
Mr.. Chandler, who was born in 1885
had followed With great interest the
work Of the Navy in the present war.
One OF his sons. Capt Lloyd H.
Chandler. IL s. N. is in command Of
a battleship. Three other sons sur
vive
In a lifetime of endless political ac-
tivity and almost continuous contro-
versy the one title freely accorded
BY men Of all parties to Mr. Chandler
was that Of Father of the New United
states Navy. AS Secretary of the
Navy under President Arthur, Mr.
Chandler. on June II. 1888. approved
the plan for the Reorganization Of the
Navy which resulted in the develop
ment Of the present fighting feet
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
War Meeting For Women
AT The Governors Mansion

A meeting of special appeal to all
women interested in war work will be
held at the Governors Mansion, An
napolis, on Thursday, December 6. at
3 p. NJ, under the patronage of Mrs.
Emerson c. Harrington. Part Of the
Naval Academy band will be on hand
to furnish music.
Mrs. John Meigs, of Philadelphia, a
most interesting speaker, Will dis
cuss, among other things, the prob
lem of the young girls who have
friends at mobilization camps, and tell
OF the part of the " w. C. A. is play
ing in the war.
The officers az the training camps
have been especially appreciatiye of
the hostess houses already established
at thirtysfour of the hundred camps.
which serve as meeting places for
the families and friends Of the sol
diers who are about to leave for the
battlefields of France. In addition to
acting, one might say, as camp
chaperones, those in charge of these
hostess houses are often called upon
10 90 tie SOtt III tAti1S LAetI AH4Et IA
ask his wife or mother to do for him
sew on his newly-acquired chew
rons, mend his coat, etc.
This, however, is only one of the
many wartime activities of the Y w.
G. A. Many who have studied social
conditions in Europe insist that there
has been a general letting down" Of
moral standards which has resulted
in appalling temptations not only for
the men, but for "the girls they leave
behind them
One prominent investigator now in
Europe studying conditions, says, "the
most casual observer of events must
be impressed with the fact that this
struggle is breeding enough i'm
morality and vice to overwhelmingly
counterbalance any spiritual gains
EAat may accrue The Y. W. G.. A.
believes that these conditions may be
| greatly bettered by the determined ef-
/ fort TO those who are willing to ac-
cept such a state of affairs as ne
| cessary evil
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
NAVAL RESERVES NEEDED
Splendid Opportunity For Young Men
To Serve Their Country.

The Naval Reserve Force of the
Second Naval District at Newport, r.
l., is once more open-this time for
1000 recruits.
This announcement will mean much
to hundreds of young men whom cir
cumstances or hesitation have hither-
TO prevented from signing up for mili-
tary duty.
The Naval Reserve has rightly been
one of the most popular branches in
the war The officers training camps,
aviation. and the Reserve have proved
to be the three most promptly filled
services.
The advantage Of the first was the
opportunity for commission, of the
second the chance for daring and in
dividual work, and of the Reserve, a
combination OF practically the best
features of both.
Many men in the Reserve who have
shown themselves to be possessed of
the necessary qualifications for Off
cership have studied for the regular
examinations, passed. and received
commissions ensigns and warrant
officers
Perhaps the greatest allurement
that the Reserve Force has for young
men lies in the fact of its varied kinds
OF service.
A radio school in the district is
ready to prepare men for positions as
wireless telegraphers in our navy.
ex.i1
ed for a transfer to the Naval Reserve
Flying Corps.
Every week examinations are held
for those who desire to improve their
ratings. These ratings cover practi-
cally every field, and man with any
boat, shop, mechanical. carpenter. or
nautical experience can. in all likeli-
hood. qualify
Applicants are accepted only for
general service. and if they enlist
and remain in the seaman branches
they are likely to have an opportunity
to see service in one of the 110-foot-
ers, those small. fast boats that are
doing scout duty in both these and
foreign waters, on transports, or the
convoy vessels of our navy.
The central enrolling office is lo-
Gated in the War College in Newport,
r. l. Letters of inquiry in regard TO
the Naval Reserve should be address,
ed to the Enrolling officer, War Col
fege, Newport, r. l., and the same win
be promptly answered and the in
formation forwarded
Applications for service in the Sec
ond District may be made also at the
Reserve Enrolling officer, Building 13,
Brooklyn Navy Yard, and the Navy Re
cruiting Stations in Newark, n. j.;
Pittsburg, Pa; Minneapolis. Mimi.
and in st. Louis, Mo-, and further in
formation regarding the service may
be had from any regular Navy Re-
cruiting Station.
To Newport, men have come from
many States. The high reputation of
the district, the large number of col
lege men enlisted in it, the wide di-
versity of opportunity offered, the
zest and attractiyeness of small boat
service have combined to make the
station a powerful magnet
II is expected that the 1000 men
required will seize this chance in a
very short time. Unless men hurry
to enroll now. they will doubtless
find that once more the doors of one
of Uncle Sans most appealing sery-
ices have been irrevocably closed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
WAR STAMP TAX ON
PARCEL POST MAIL
New Government Regulation Was For
mally Placed Ia Operation
Today

Postmasters have been instructed TO
bring to the attention of their pa
irons the provisions of the War Reve-
nue. Act. as amended by Order No. SS1.
imposing a tax of one cent for each
postage charge of 25 cents or frae-
tional part of % cents on packages of
fourth-class or parcel-post matter on
which the postage amounts to not less
than 25 cents each The War Reve-
nue. Act makes no change in the post
age rates applicable 70 such matter
The internal revenue stamps aflix-
ed parcels in payment of the tax must
be cancelled by the sender placing,
or causing to be placed, thereon his
written or stamped initials together
with the date upon which the stamps
are attached or used In no case,
however. should the sender cancel
postage stamps affixed to parcels:
such stamps must be cancelled only
by postal employees.
Care shall be exercised TO see that
the fun amount Of postage at the ap-
propriate fourth-elass rate is prepaid
either by postage stamps or in money.
under the provisions OF the law. and
that the tax is. in all cases. paid by
means of internal revenue stamps
Postage stamps shall not be counted
in payment OF the tax nor shall the
internal revenue stamps. in payment
Of the tax, be counted in payment OF
postage.
Internal revenue stamps for use in
paying such tax will be supplied to
postmaster in due course for sale TO
the public.
Parcels deposited for mailing with
out having the required war stamp
tax prepaid thereon shall be return
ed to the sender endorsed Returned
for War Tax Stamp"
In determining the amount of post
age on which the tax shall be based.
the fees paid for special delivery and
Insurance or c. O. d. services shall
not be counted.
The new regulation goes into effect
today
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
RELIEF IN SIGHT
FROM COAL SHORTAGE
Citizens Committee Returns From
Washington With Good News
MAYOR FUEL COMMISSIONER
Canvas OF Coal Cellars To Be Made
Throughout The City
ShortIv.

That the situation as regards the
shortage of coal will he greatly re-
lieyed in the near future is the in
formation impaired TO citizens of An
napolis by the members of the COM
mittee that visited Washington yes
terday
Mayor James f. Strange headed the
committee, and others who went
along were Messrs. Joseph NJ ARM
strong and Walter Bennett, members
of the League of Government Employ
ees. The committee had a very salts
factory interview with Mr.. A. 5.
Learoyd. a member of the Federal
Fuel Commission. Assurances were
given that the shipment OF coal TO An
napolis will in the future be more
prompt than il has been in the past
several months Mayor Strange was
asked 10 assume the duties of Fuel
Commissioner for the local section,
and while he was rather averse TO
shouldering this responsibility cou-
pied with his other duties, yet he
finally decided TO accept. II has been
planned to make a canvass of the
householders of the city 10 determine
lust how much coal they have in their
cellars, and three tons, II is under
stood. will be made the maximum
amount that any one person may
hoard. other regulations also are TO
be mapped out with regard TO the
shipment of fuel and the amount TO be
allowed customers by the dealers. and
the methods as to delivery, etc.
Coal is scarce article in the city
at the present time. Not only are the
dealers short on their supply, but the
number OF residents who have the
winters supply is very few indeed.
Some of the more far-sighted got their
fuel in during the spring months. but
others were much less fortunate. In
many instances. one and two tons IL
all that householders have on hand.
Coke. which has come into its own, at
least for fuel i'm the kitchen, also is o
scarce article, and it is selling at a
record-breaking price. This type or
fuel formerly sold at slips load bur
It has steadily advanced until now II
Is selling at 1925, and increase ofs200
per cent. and the limit apparently is
not yet. Coal is priced at close to
$40. almost twice the normal figure
as compared to about a year ago
The same m; be said as regards
wood. which is now selling at $1l
cord. when year ago II could be
bought for Sc.
In connection with the campaign to
be conducted about the city, cards will
he circulated among the housekeep-
ers. and everyone Will be expected to
comply by filling out the same, giving
the amount Of fuel they have in their
cellars and other information that will
be asked
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
DIES OF CUNSAOT WOUND
Frederick Kinder, In Statement Exon
crates Frederick Erackman

Frederick Kinder. 80 years old, ol
Pasadena, who was shot by Freder-
ick Fraclxman. SO years old, also Of
Pasadena, while the two men were on
cunning trip near Glen Burnie, last
Wednesday. died Thursday night at the
University Hospital, Baltimore, where
he was taken Wednesday The men,
ii is stated. were hunting rabbits. A
rabbit passed close by to Kinder and
Frackman fired Almost the full load
struck Kinder in the chest and pene
trated his lungs.
Ia dying statement made by Kind
lar he said that he believed the shoot
ing 10 be accidental.
"Frackman and l." he said, had
some trouble in the summer of 1916
and he threatened to shoot me at that
time. but since then we have made up
and have been friends.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
Chapel Guild

The Naval Academy Chapel Guild
viii hold its monthly meeting on Mon
day morning. December 3rd, at 10
O'Clock, at the superintendent Quar-
ters. All ladies in the families of Off
GERS, professors and instructors at
tached to the Naval Academy are in
vited to this meeting and to member
ship in the Guild
This Guild has the general over
sight OF the interior OF the Chapel,
all its members serving in turn. two
at a time. for two weeks, throughout
the Academic year
The officers of the Guild are as fol-
lows:
President Mrs. Z. w. Eberle
yice-President- Mrs. L. NJ Mutton.
Secretary Mrs. z. Lloyd.
Mrs. A. n. Brown
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01

The annual meeting of the Emer-
gency Hospital will be held on Mon
day night at o'clock, In the hospital.
Annual reports will be submitted by
members of the Board Of Managers
and physicians of the Medical and
.Surgical STAFF.
It is also the occasion for the an
nual election OF officers. Citizens are
privileged to attend this meeting, but
only those can vote who have paid
the sum Of two dollars to the hospital
during the past year.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
FROM STAMP TAXES
New Government Regulation Be-
comes Effective Today
ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDED
Toll Is Placed On Checks And Various
Other Legal Instruments Dur
ing The War.

Beginning today mllllOuS OF uoiAdIs
will flow into the United States
Treasury daily until the war closes,
through the compulsory use of
stamps on legal documents, stock
transfers, and on a long list of other
documents, as will be seen by the
list published below The stamp viii
not be a stranger to middle-aged and
older Americans. who gained famil-
iarity with it during and Immediately
following the war with Spain.
The law provides that no tax shall
be imposed on the bonds. notes or
other instruments of the United
States. any foreign government,
State, Territory or the District of Col
umbia or local subdivision thereof,
or municipality or other corporation
exercising taxing power when issued
strictly in the exercise Of a govern
mental taxing or municipal func-
ton Nor is there to be any tax on
the stock or bonds of cooperative
building and loan associations oper-
ated exclusively for the benefit of
their members, and which make loans
only to their shareholders. Nor is
there to be any tax on mutual ditch
ing or irrigating companies.
When stamps are affixed to an in
strument under this law. the person,
firm or company affixing them must
cancel them, writing or stamping
thereon his, her or its initials or
name, and the date upon which the
stamps are attached.
Stamps may be purchased from
any and all postoffices.
Extremely severe penalties are pro-
vided for violation of the law and es-
pecially for the use of fraudulent or
counterfeit stamps, for the removal
of stamps from documents to which
they are attached, or for having in
possession any washed, altered or re-
stored stamps.
Here is a condensed list of the
compulsory uses Of stamps:
Bonds and other certificates of in
debtedness, 5 cents for each 500 or
fraction thereof.
Indemnity and surely bonds, so
cents each, or where premium is
charge. per cent on each 81 pre-
MUM.
Capital stock issues, 5 cents on each
500 or fraction thereof
Capital stock transfers, 2 cents on
each 500 or fraction
Future sales of produce, 2 cents for
each $100 or fraction
Drafts or checks, payable otherwise
than at sight or on demand, promis-
sorry notes and renewals thereof, 2
cents on each S100 or fraction there
Of
Deeds, where consideration is over
500 and not over $500, 5 cents; for
each additional $500, cents.
Entries of goods at Custom House,
not exceeding s1OO, 25 cents; over
s10O and not over $500, 80 cents; over
$500, 81
Withdrawals of goods from Custom
warehouses, so cents each.
Steamship tickets, sold in United
states TO points outside of United
States and not in Canada or Mexico
of not costing over $50, 81; if costing
over $50 and not over $50, SO; over
$50, So; under $40, no tax
Proxies, 10 cents each
Powers of attorney. 25 cents each
Playing cards, cents pack.
| Parcel-post packages. where charge
! for transportation is % cents or over
cent for each 25 cents or fraction
thereof
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
NAVY LEAGUE MONDAY
Office Open First Week Day Instead
or Friday.

The Navy League Comforts Commit
tee, Mrs. H. H. Hough, chairman. with
Office in the Fisheries Office, State
Library. is now open on Mondays
from 10 A. NJ to 12 noon. instead of
on Friday. as heretofore.
All persons having sweaters to turn
in should take notice to turn them in
on Monday. December 3rd
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
'HRLS' CLUB RALLY
At THE STATE HOUSE
c.,.,oor Harrington Awarded The
Prizes
THE BEST YEARS. WORK
e., Prize Won by Miss Louise Harri-
son Of DayidsOnvilIe Five
Dollar Gold Piece

at the girls OF the Canning Clubs
90 Arundel County met yesterday
.araoon at go o'clock in the old
49,. 80 chamber at the State House
3. ,be uurpose Of receiving the prizes
tieb we're awarded by the Maryland
sr-iculfnre Society for the best work
aerlag the past year Quite a few Of
M boys of The Corn Clubs attended
,rd showed their interest in their Sis
ter enterprise.
Miss Mildred Brady County Home
r,onomlc Agent. opened the meeting
Introducing the Governor who, in
address 10 the girls, urged them
/, continue their interest during the
.gmine years so that they may con-
.pne TO aid the food conservation, be-
81 soldiers OF the soil and later on,
IN the next generation, may be styled
a up-t0-date housewives. Their
opndatlon being formed through the
Instruction received by the agent of
home economies Governor Harring-
ian also congratulated the women and
rrls on their work in Anne Arundel
county and the boys also, under the
efficient direction Of the County
Demonstration Agent. Miss Brady, and
the County Agent, Mr., II. c. White
ford
The prizes awarded were as fol-
lows:
Louise Harrison. Davidsonville, first
prize Of five dollar gold piece, for the
best standard work
Margaret Harrison, Davidsonville,
cap and scarf
Corlne Jones. for best work in gar
denlng in the county, five dollar gold
piece
Selma Fox, Revell, for the most
work accomplished, five dollar gold
piece
Miss Virginia Townsend, for gen
eral good work, a set OF books
Miss Magazine Townsend for attend
anco q scarf and cap
Miss Margaret Townsend for appli-
cation. q scarf and cap.
Miss Luclkett Iglehart, of the
Lothian Club, a set Of books.
Miss Hoernig. a set of books
Miss Selma Fox, age 10 years, has
received the recognition of having
done the most work in Anne Arundel
County Her record being 200 quarts
Of canned vegetables, small kegs of
pickled beans, jellies. preserves. pick
les, etc. The star member has also
made aprons and dresses for her per-
sonal use
Immediately following the rally the
members Of the clubs were taken to a
near-by confectionery and were treat
ed TO ice cream and cake, and on their
return they voted their first club day
in Anne Arundel as big success.
Mary Pickford a great delight in
"Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm
Colonial, Saturday. adv.2tn
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
"QUESTI0ES OF TODAY"
One Of Series Of Sermons At First M.
E. Church

why was the Book of Esther Writ
temp will be the question discussed
at the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, State Circle, tomorrow night
at s o'clock, by the pastor, Rev. H. w.
Burgan. The series OF sermons on
Questions Of Today will close Sun
day night, December .. Tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock the monthly
communion service will be held.
other services during the day will be
the Mems Bible Glass and Sunday
School at 10 A. NJ, and Epworth
League, 7.15 p NJ Sailors, soldiers
and marines invited to all these serv-
ices Visitors to the city win be
cordially welcomed
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
Making Democracy
Safe For The World

This is the subject announced by
the pastor. DR.. John S. Sewers, at the
College Avenue Baptist Church at the
morning hour, II A. NJ.
For the evening worship, the SER
mon will be Home Building" This
is the second in this series. The
special subject of which is Mistakes
at the Start"
4 cordial welcome awaits all.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
AUTOMOBILES WANTED
To Volunteer To Help Distribute Christ
mas Gifts For Empty Stock
ing Club.

Ladies of the Empty Stocking Club,
Miss Adele Randall. chairman, would
like automobile owners to volunteer
the use Of their cars next week and
for a few days to help distribute
Christmas presents to the children
from the Empty Stocking Club.
Persons willing TO volunteer the
service win please notify Miss Adele
Randall, Randall Place.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
Schools Help The
Empty Stocking Club

Boys and girls of the several
classes of the Annapolis Grammar
and Primary Schools. took gifts OF
books, games and dolls to school on
the eve of Thanksgiving for the
Empty Stocking Club to give the
poor.
The gifts were turned over to Miss
Adele Randall.
The Naval Academy School, taught
BY the Misses Magruder, also gave
gifts
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
ATTENTION MODERN WOODNEN

An urgent business meeting de-
mends the attention of every Modern
Woodman OF Camp No. 7112. and all
are expected to attend the regular
meeting 10 be held on Monday. Dec.
3, 1917 at Red Mems Hail.
BY order,
J. II WELLS,
dl2t Clerk of Camp.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

All members are requested TO meet
at the Eagles Home SUNDAY, DEC.
End, at 2 Il. ". TO attend the funeral
of our late Brother, r. T. WILSON.
BY order,
IT, NJ HEIDLER,
2tn30 Secretary.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
Moose Take Notice!

All members of Loyal Order OF
Moose are requested to meet tomor
row Sunday afternoon, at the Moose
Home. No. As Maryland Ave, at 2
o'clock, to attend the funeral Of our
late Brother, RICHARD T. WILSON.
BY order,
PIERRE ALLIO.
1t d1 Dictator
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
Revival Services At
Eastport Baptist Church

Revival services are to begin to-
morrow at the Eastport Baptist
Church. Rev. w. H Sledge, ID, Of
Baltimore, viii assist the pastor, Dr.
sewers. in the services All are
cordially invited to attend these
meetings. The hour Of worship is s
p NJ.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-01
$50 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid TO
any person or persons giving infor-
nation leading to the arrest and con-
Yiction, 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
napolis or vicinity
(Signed)-
ANNAPOLIS LIQUOR DEALERS
ASSO.
Per FRANK r. SMITH,
nlSm Treas.