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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
BY WEIGHT OF sK0g
Simple Explanation Of Odd Shapes G
Trees, That Has Been a Mystery
to Many.

To the person who is not verSed IN
forest lore the grotesqCely bent tree
trunks that are TO be found in alclost
All woods are mystifying. and wonder
is often aroused rs 10 the cause. re
marks the Popular Science Monthly.
Forcsters viii tell questioners That Ia
The case of trees in mountainous coua-
try and ether sections where the sn0N-
fail is heavy, the weight Of snow IS
sponslb,c in most instances for the
queer twists they assume. When a
tree is young the weight &C snow 5Ast
fats on its branches often bends the
trunk ever until it IS Eltfcncd to tae
ground. Sometimes II is buried undc
six or eight feet q snow and held il
that POSITION SO lo:g that when w,sI..
weather comes the free fails TO sprias
back into its norrsI po .tian. Tha
summer sun cadses tie tip OF the young
tree to turn upward and if 1t manages
10 withstand the weight OF the snow OF
the next winter. that portion of the
tree viii. as a general rule, continue to
grow in n normal way. "Hairpin" bends
and other odd shapes result.
A curious tree stands on the top of
Tunnel hill, Johnstc>n, Pa, about four
miles from town. 1t is a sugar maple
about one hundred years old which has
prolonged it's own life by grating u
branch into much younger tree.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
MEMS BIBLE CLASS
Gives Successful Roast Pig Supper
Receipts Net SIO0

That men can serve a church sup
per as well as ladies was forcibly
demonstrated last evening in the base
ment OF the First Methodist Episco-
pal Church, where the Mems Bible
Glass of that church served in fine
style a roast pig supper. 1t must not
be understood that roast pig was the
only article on the menu, the follow
ing other wholesome food was also
served: Sauerkraut, mashed and
creamed potatoes, potato salad, slaw,
ham, hominy. sausage and roast beef.
Several of the members of the Leg
islature who took supper with the
Mems Bible Glass remarked that it
was more to eat for fifty cents than
they ever got anywhere before"
Everything was sold out long before
the hour for closing, even to the ice
cream. Receipts are not ali in, as
many holding tickets have not made
returns, but it is estimated that the
amount realized will reach the 500
mark.
The proceeds are for the benefit Of
the church.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
WHAT 1T TAKES TO FEED
A SOLDIER OF THE u. S. A.
100 Pounds Per Man Per Day To Keep
A Soldier In France

To maintain the American Army in
France one hundred pounds of gross
tonnage a day must be landed at
French ports for each man. according
to Capt. Earl j. Zimmerman, execu-
tive officer of the depot quartermas-
ters' department at Chicago, Ill.
The American peple have no con-
ception of the quantity of supplies
needed for the men over there" said
Captain Zimmerman, nor of the diff
Guilty of getting il to them. For ex-
ample. it takes 2S,000.O0O pounds of
frozen beef each month to feed mill
lion soldiers"
According to his statement, the men
in France are on a garrison ration"
the same as soldiers at environments
in this country. This ration is five
pounds man, each day. This weight.
however, includes eating utensils and
container For a million men 50,000,-
900 pounds of rations a month are re
quired, amounting to 1000 carloads.
A list of the food required for mil
lion men for 80 days would include the
following: 100000 pounds of
frozen beef; 37,500,00OO pounds of
-four; 100000 pounds of bacon; p
100000 cans of beef; 100000 cans Of
corned beef hash; 100000 pounds OF
sugar; 100000 pounds of coffee;
$4,000 pounds of butter.
At all times, Captain Zimmerman
said, a 30-day supply is maintained in
France
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Winters DISCIPLINE.

he who marvels at the beauty of the
world in summer win find equal cause
for wonder and admiration in winter.
1t is true the pomp and pageantry are
swept away, but the essential elements
remain-the day and the night, the
mountain and the valley, the elemen-
tai play and succession, and the per-
petual presence of the infinite sky. In
winter the stars seem to have rekin-
died their fires, the moon achieves a
fuller triumph, and the heavens wear
a look of more exalted simplicity.
Summer is more wooing, more
versatile and human, appeals to the
affections and the sentiments, and fos-
tiers inquiry and the art impulse. Win
ter is of more heroic cast, and adj
dresses the intellect. The severe
studies and disciplines come easier in
winter. One imposes larger tasks upon
himself.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
HOW,S THISi

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not ne cured by Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by catarrh sufferers for the
past thirty-five years, and has become
own as the most reliable remedy
for CataTrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine
acts through the blood on the mucus
surfaces. expelling the poison from
the blood and healing the diseased
portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you viii see
a great improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrn
Medicine at once and get rid Of
catarrh Send for testimonials, free
f. ]. CHENEY& co. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by ali Druggist, 75c.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
A COCO FRIEND

A'good friend stands by you when in
need. Annapolis people tell how
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test. Mrs. Ziehlke endorsed Doan s
over seven syears ago and again
confirms the story Could you ask for
more convincing testimony? 49,
Mrs. Chas. Ziehlke, Sc West St., An
napolis, says: "For four or FIVE
years my back was very lame.
especially mornings when / got up
My back got so stiff, it was hard for
me to stoop and often l was unable to
attend to my homework properly.
Sometimes when / tried to get up
after sitting, my back gave out and
at other times, sharp, cutting pains
seized me, just over my kidneys.
When / heard about Doan's Kidney
Pills, / got supply at Green's Drug
Store and four boxes fixed me up in
good shape"
Mrs. Ziehlke gave the above state
ment in January 1909 and on August
IL, 1916 she added: 81 still take
Doan's Kidney Pills whenever / have
the least sign of kidney complaint. l
can't recommend them too highly for
they certainly helped me wonder
fully"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Ziehlke has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo. N. Y
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Duck Stuffed with Opium.

Brazilian beans and smells la Per
kins may be all very well in their way,
but Chinatown still clings TO dried
duck. In fact, the demand for dried
duck has recently grown so great that
two United States revenue collectors
Yancey and Dobbs-dropped in at ono
of Chinatown's general stores the
other day and bought some of the i'm
ported delicacy. When they examined
it, they found, they charged, that the
duck was stuffed with opium. Where
upon Yancey and Dobbs had warrant
drawn out for the arrest of Lum Suey,
salesman, employed by Quong Sun
Chong at 80 Mott street. The warrant
charged Lum Suey with violating the
federal law by trafficlling in opium
Naw York Evening Post.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Shrieking Hosiery Placed Uader Ban

Hosiery that can be heard as we'll
as seen-the chromatic sock that
gives the solar spectrum delirium
tremens, the colorful stocking that
defes the Swiss sunset-will be under
the han of Pennsylvania manufactur-
ers this year and next.
They have decided to cut out the
fancy weaves and weights and to
standardize their products. In addi-
ton. they will ask dyers to cooper
ate in effecting reforms in colors II
has been decided that in order to help
statesmen and to increase the output
few styles will be made in the near
future and less dyeing of hosiery in
freak shades will be permitted
IL is pointed out that if fewer styles
of underwear are made it will be I'M
necessary to stop machines for hours
to change looms and spinners, and that
if dyers are not compelled to make so
many kinds of colors to meet the de-
mand for freak shades less time
would be lost in that direction also
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
WOMEN DON'T STOP
YOUR KNITTING!
Erroneous Reports Circulated That
Pershing Did Not Need Knitted
Articles

Erroneous reports have been cir
culated to the effect that General
Pershing has informed the War De-
partment that the army in France
does not need or want knitted gar
ments, sweaters and helmets. Also
that the commander of the United
States forces had complained that all
the knitting going on causes women
to buy up wool, and that materially
reduces the supply needed for army
clothing.
Maj. Gen. Frank Mcintyre, mill
tary censor for the War Department
and also Chief of the Bureau of In
sular Affairs, was asked if there was
any basis for the report He made a
most careful inquiry and finding moth
ing on the subject in the files of his
Office he communicated with the Gen
eral Staff to make sure. He was in
formed by the General Staff that Cen
eral Pershing had sent nothing on the
subject.
In cities and towns where this ru-
NOR spread there was something of
commotion among women and chill
dren who have been knitting gar
ments and socks for the soldiers "over
there" They have taken a patriotic
interest in their work and were ma
turally depressed to hear that their
efforts were not appreciated.
The Red Cross has been supplying
hundreds of thousands of knitters
with wool, and that organization has
not been advised that Pershing or
any other officer of his rank wishes
the work to be abandoned.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
NAVAL OFFICER
URGES PROHIBITION
Captain Beach Of Newport Torpedo
Station Says No Act Has Done
More to Strengthen Navy Than
Liquor Abolition

Captain Edward L. Beach, United
States Navy, in charge of the Newport
torpedo station, advocated national
prohibition at a meeting of the Union
Ministers Association at Providence
r. l., after explaining how prohibit
ton had increased the effectiveness of
the navy.
Secretary Daniels had means Of
knowing that the greatest single
curse in the navy was liquor" he
said. There were naval prisons fill
ed with young men, sent there by
liquor. At this time the naval
strength was about $4,000 men, and
about 1000 of these were detailed as
guards for these naval prisoners,
most of them sent to these prisons,
either directly by liquor or as the i'm
mediate results of liquor There was
an alarming number of courts-mar-
liquor; all of these facts are on
official record
81 believe that there has been no
act ever accomplished in the history
of the navy that has done so much
for the strength of it as the abolish
ing of liquor in the navy, not that all
officers and enlisted men have stopped
drinking, but thousands of them have,
and there exists today throughout the
navy strong influence against the
use of alcoholic beverage
II believe that the tremendous
powers managed in the navy require
that all concerned in such manage
ment should, at all times, afloat and
ashore, be absolutely free from liquor.
II am particularly anxious to see
the saloons in Newport all close up,
because liquor has possibilities that l
am not certain of being able to guard
against.
"One can easily understand that, in
addition to the general inefficiency
that would come to officers, enlisted
men and civilian employees, because
of the use of liquor, that sentry be-
fuddled with liquor would not be of
much service, either in detecting and
arresting spy or in putting out
fire. 1t is quite certain that the EN-
peror William of Germany would be
glad to furnish free of cost all the
liquor anybody would want TO drink
at the torpedo station.
AS long as there is a torpedo sta
ton with explosives in the harbor of
the city of Newport, so long will the
presence of liquor be a positive men
ace to the interests of the United
States, to the people of Newport and
to the surrounding country. And yet,
if all these saloo.e5 were closed up,
liquor would still come in, by hook or
crooks, because no law has ever yet
been passed in the United States that
has effectively and efficiently con-
trolled the sale of liquor.
so, let us think nationally and act
individually, and let each one of us
exert every ounce of power and
strength and influence that we pos
sess to induce the Legislature of every
State in the Union to vote for the
for nationwide prohibit
ton"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
AII-American Though A Schmidt

Although born in Germany and sad
died, as he says, with German name,
Henry Won Schmidt, proprietor of a
butcher shop in Salt Lake City, is all
know ii.
In the window of his little shop he
has placed the following sign, print
ed in red, white and blue ink:
MY name is Won Schmidt, but I'm
an American through and through.
My only son has joined Uncle Sans
Marines. l am proud of it. He is
proud, too"
Schmidt's 19-year-old son recent
ly passed the required physical tests
of the marines and is now in training
at Mare Island, Cal.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Improvement At St Anne's
Electric Lights Substituted For Gas

Since the completion of the Work of
installing electricity as q substitute
for gas in the lighting system at St.
Anne's, much favorable comment is
heard on all sides.
Not only is the new light more sat
isfactory to the church authorities who
are pleased with the work as done by
the contractor Mr. Walton B Childs.
but the congregation is highly graft
fed that the bad odor Of bad gas mas
been altogether done away with.
Wall there an entire change in
the lighting system IF me church the
minor details If the WORK are not yet
campl ted. However, the objectiona-
nle odor of gas is removed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
WANT To Be MiDSHIPMEN
Twenty Five lake Examination For
Naval Academy.

Twenty-Five young men were sub
jected To competitive examination
yesterday ut the Custom House, Balti.
more, for nomination to the Naval
Academy.
All of them live in the Fourth Con-
gressionsl District, and they range in
az from 10 TO 20 years. The exami-
nations were arranged by Congress
man ]. Charles LinlhIcum, who repre-
SCENTS that district. Ii is most proba-
bic the examination will not be com
pleted until Saturday al noon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Would Make People Vote OF Pay Fine

Should a bill offered in the House
this morning by Delegate Hofmeister
become a law there will be obviated
great deal of worry for the political
workers and precinct lieutenants
throughout the State. Delegate Hof-
meister makes it compulsory to vote
When his measure become firmly af-
fixed to the election laws of the State
any gentleman-or lady either, for
that matter, should the suffrage bill
also get through-will be assessed a
fine of not less than 81 and not more
than So, for every failure to appear
at the polls and cast a vote whenever
there is an election. The only ex-
ceptions will be in cases where the
physical or mental condition of the
voter renders it dangerous or i'm
practicable"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Another Whack at Tax Commission

Another crack was taken at the
State Tax Commission this morning
during the sessions of the House of
Delegates. Delegate Williams, of Wi
comico County, offered a bill which
would, if passed, suspend during the
period of the war, and for one year
thereafter, the operation of the re-
Gently conducted re-assessment of all
real and personal property through
out the State.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Special Services at Asbury Church

On Sunday next special services will
be held at Asbury NJ E. Church, the
Rev. Ernest Williams, pastor.
In the morning the pastor will
preach, and in the afternoon at three
o'clock there will be preaching by the
Rev S. A. Virgil, Of Baltimore At
this service st. PauPs choir will sing.
AT the evening service at s o'clock
Bishop j. B. Scott, d. d., of Nashville
will be the preacher.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
To Issue Statement on
0dentOn Branch Bank

State Bank Examiner Downes said
give out a statement on the Citizens
State Bank and its Odenton branch
next Monday. The bank has been
closed by the State Examiner since
last Friday, following the disappear
ance of its president, Samuel Want,
and Mr.. Downes and his staff have
been working day and night at the in
stitution to learn the condition of af-
fairs. Up to this time Mr.. Downes is
unable to say whether the books are
intact or not.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
". B. & A. Car Killed COlOred Man

Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway late last night, Charles
West, colored. was almost instantly
killed The man was apparently
asleep on the Company's tracks be-
tween Cedar Park and Simms' Cross
ing. when the 1910 car struck him.
The car was operated by George ].
Hin. and the conductor was R. T.
Sherald. A coroner's jury, summon
ed by Police Justice Charles o. Dulin,
and of which J. Carson Boush was
foreman, found that the mans death
was due to an unavoidable accident.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Swift Ice,,oat

A strange winged sled has made its
appearance on the smooth ice OF Lake
Placid in northern New York. Condi-
tions being favorable for speed, 1t Of
ten sweeps along ar a mile-a-minute
clip, its tail gliding and its nose lifted
in the air. Except for the fact that 1t
doesn't fly, 1t might be described as a
flying ice-boat. 1t consists essentially
of a light frame supporting a mono
plane and so horse power motor with
aerial propeller co6hected.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs John Floyd Wsgeaman, of
Wild Rose Ledge. South River, who is
spending the winter vt the winter
home in Washington has been serious
ly i'll, bat is reported to be ia an i'm
proved condition. Mrs. Wsggsmsn
mas many friends in Annapolis who
nope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Katharine Watkins. of The
Locusts,' near Rutland, this county,
has been the guest this week of Mrs
Arthur Newton Brown, "A State
Circle.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Got License But Have
Not Yet Been Married

Announcement was made this morn
ing by Mrs. c. E. Martin that her
daughter, Miss Ruth Martin, had not
been married as was indicated by the
publication in yesterday afternoons
Evening Capital of the issuance of a
marriage license for Miss Martin and
former Midshipman Clark
The announcement of the young
lady's mother is to the effect that
while license was issued, it is not
known when the marriage will take
place
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Sporting Events At The
Naval Academy Tomorrow

A double-header with Pennsylvania
University is scheduled on the Naval
Academy athletic card for tomorrow.
The Quakers will be the attraction
mat, starting at $50 o'clock, at the
same time the gymnasts from Philly
will begin to operate on the flying
rings, side horse, and other gym ap-
paratus in competition with the Mid
dies.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Beats B bic Record

Mrs. Van Sickle, of Iowa, went the
Biblical seven husbands" two bet
ter; she has just been buried beside
ner nine husbands in the front yard Of
her former residence - Memphis
Commercial Appeal.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
Advertisements
Lost. Wants, For Sale, Fer Rent. Etc.

All classified Advertisements of -
words or less, first insertion. p cents,
subsequent insertions, one-hah cent
a word. over 25 words one cent "a
word first insertion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15

Colonial, Saturdays matinee ana
evening-Norma Talmadge in tense
Grams, The Secret of the Storm
Country" adv. 2tfl5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15

Norma Talmsdge in an extremely
interesting story 1.-THE Secret of the
Storm Country Colonial, Saturday.
adv. 2tfl5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15

Don't miss Norma Talmadge in
The Secret of the Storm Country
Colonial, Saturday. adv. 2tfl5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
MONEY TOLOAN

MONEY TO LOAN have the following
sums of money TO loan: 2OOO,, SOW
S3OO0 $1,000 and $4,000. City and SUI
burban property preferred. Charles Z;
lee Real Estate and Insurance, ~
Church Circle. Tel Cos. ll6 u
Nancy TO I.oAN-Noney to loan on
mortgage. Apply to Winson G., Gott'
Annapolis, Md. nlc-om
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15

To learn the printing trade Good
opportunity. Apply to Evening Capt.
tai, Annapolis, Md fStf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15

LOST w ednesday, pair tortoise she'll Spec
tacles Leave at Carvel Hall office Tor re
ri lAa-nL
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
ron SAB
RORN.

BORN.
R0GERS-At the Woman's Hospital,
Baltimore, Md, Wednesday, Febru-
airy 18th, to Lieut.. r. E. Rogers, U.
S. N, and Mrs. Rogers, a daughter,
FRANCES. f15-1t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
FOUND.
WANTED

MULTIPLICATION by young lady,eNper-
fenced in typewriting and clerical work.
Address H., Box 59T ii3-"t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15
FOR rs


FOR RENT-Furnished Nine rooms. 3
baths. Mrs. G. r. Marvel, 43 Franklin
street f11-1w.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-15

WANTED.-Two or three rooms for light
housekeeping. on ground floor; if con
Yenient Address X. V, Box 59i. fli-2
Arizona republican., 1918-06-13
WESTERN LEAGUE RESULTS
GRepubllcan A. p. Leased WlreJ

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, June F. -(Vestern). With the score six toI six in the tenth. Benson of the locals hit the ball over the center field fence, defeating St. Joseph. Many errors marked the game. The wis itors made four home runs. Score:
 E H F. St. Joseph ....O0 1O1 OO1 2-6 13 5 Oklahoma City 0O1 O1O O2O S-7 16 4 Batteries: Bluejacket. Mclaughlin and Bachant; Graham. Sparks, Tede- chi and Banner.
 HUTCHINSON. Kans., June 12- Hutchinson got 16 hits off Koop and won from Omaha. Score:
 RH E Omaha ..... .....1O1 900 O11-4 C Hutchinson .. ...021 O10 21x-7 1G Batteries: Koop and McMenenyl Salisbury and Manion.
 JOPLIN, Mo. June 12.-McGranor allowed only four hits, Sioux City winning. Beginning Friday it was announced local games will be started at 6:3O. Score:
 Sioux City ......O2O O1O OOO-3 10 ] Joplin ..... .....100 900 000-1 C Batteries. McGranor and Lyck; Caporal and Collins.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-13
ACCIDENT FUND JAW
 GETSENDORSEMENT

A Merchants and Manufacturers association committee has recom- mended that the association endorse the initiative petition for placing an industrial accident board and an in dustrial accident fund law on the ballot at the fall election. The com mittee reports as follows:
 We have carefully gone over same and after full discussion, recommend that the Merchants and Manufac- turers' association fully endorse this initiative and we further recommend that the secretary be authorized to take any steps necessary to bring this before our membership for their favorable action and individual en- dorsement.
 Respectfully, Committee of Merchants and Man ufacturers' Association.
 "J. M. AITKEN, Chairman
 "H. D. McVAY,
 JAY ALKIRE."