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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
WOMAN'S CHORUS
TO SING MARCH q.
Philharmonic Society Directed
By Prof. Joseph Pache.
Y. w. c. A. BENEFIT.
To Complete Anne Arunders
$500 Apportionment. Tickets
For sale BY Patronesses.

The concert to be given at the Gov
ernoFs Mansion Thursday evening,
March 21, by the Woman's Philhar-
monte Chorus, of Baltimore, Director
Mr.. Joseph Pache, is for the benefit
of the war work of the Y. w. c. A. 1t
is hoped to complete the $500 which
has been apportioned as Anne Arun-
del County's share of the fund. Five
hundred dollars was pledged at the
time Mrs. Meigs gave her interesting
talk at the Governors Mansion in De-
cember, leaving $500 to be raised by
this concert
No one who knows of the splendid
and indispensable work being done
through the hostess house at Camp
Meade need to be told to what good
use the money will be put. There are
a hundred other hostess houses in this
country and over seas all of which will
share in the fund which the Y w. c.
A. is raising to carry on the work.
Three hundred tickets at 81 each
will be on sale tomorrow at Gilbert's
and Green's drug store. They may
also be obtained through any of the
following patronesses:
Mesdames Emerson c. Harrington,
Edward - Eberle, Theodore W.
Johnson, Robert B. Dashiell, St
George Barber, John f. Craven, James
C. Cresap, John dep Douw, A. NJ. D..
Mccormick, c. Alphonso Smith,
Thomas Fell, Thomas j. Linthicum,
Harry w. Burgan, John S. Sewers,
Edward d. Johnson, Juliet w. Asshe-
ton, D. NJ Garrison, L. Dorsey Gass-
away, James NJ .Munroe, Frank NJ
Duvall, John Hood, Emma Abbott
Gage, VIM. H. Thomas, George w
Laws, l.. M. Mutton, William Brereton,
Roland Childs, James Magruder, Rob
ert Moss, Nicholas Green, Anna
Brewer, Dennis Claude Nevett Steele,
George Fox, Ridgely Melvin, ST Clair
Smith, Carryl Bryan, Roscoe Moody,
Frank A. Munroe, Harry Knox, VIM
J. McKenney, Edward Lloyd, John T.
Blodgett, Misses Katherine Walton,
Louise Linthicum, Janet Hunter, Cora
Heffenger, Agnes Walton, Mrs Rieger
Miss Jcssup and Miss Sue Allen Mum
ford
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
ARE DEADLOCKED
OVER TOMATOES.
Farmers And Army-Navy Pur-
chasing Departments IN Con-
test Over Prices.
LINTHICUM PLEASED.
Congressman Says Matter Has
Been Cleared Up BY Confer
ences In Washington.

An apparent deadlock remains in
force between the farmers of Mary
land and The purchasing agents Of the
L. 5. Army and Navy over the lat
ter's recent announcement that to-
mato contracts from the packers will
be on a basis of $2l a ten. The ques-
tion was threshed out on Tuesday NJ
a meeting in Washington. which was
attended by number of Annapoli,aus
and Anne Arundel Countians.
The growers argue that $50 a ton
is a fair price under existing condi-
tions of labor scarcity and the high
cost of cultivation The Army and
the Navy so far simply assumes that
there will be no tenders from the
Maryland and the Delaware packers.
They may decide to raise the price,
but it is not probable that they will
grant the growers demands Pos
sibly a compromise of some kind will
eventually be reached.
a statement issued by the National
Food Administration last night in
connection with the tangie asserts
that some misunderstanding on the
part of tomato growers has resulted
from a circular recently issued by
the United States Food Administra-
tion conveying to tomato Gamers an
announcement from the Army and the
Navy. The import of this bulletin
was that the Army and the Navy were
ready to receive tenders from Gamers
for canned tomatoes.
The statement of the Department
was particularly pleasing to Congress
man J. Charles Linthicum, who has
large agricultural interests in Anne
Arundel County. Il am glad" said
Mr. Linthicum, that the matter has
been arranged so that Maryland will
have her usual crop. The government
can make its contracts early at sat
isfactory prices. l have advised that
contracts be made in advance and the
goods, paid for in advance, taking sat
isfactory bond for delivery This
would finance the packers and secure
to the government low prices. 1t will
benefit all parties"
However, nothing yet stated by the
Federal purchasing agents offers
concrete foundation for a belief that
the Army or Navy will pay $50 ton
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
VALE, VALE BOOZE,
TOMORROW THE DAY.
Tonight Will Be The Last Time
When Fire Water Can Be
Bought After Dark.
SUPPLY GETTING SHORT.
Several Saloons Will Probably
Sell Complete Stock Before
Closing Hour Arrives.

Tonight will be the last time when
whiskey, beer, wine or any of these
liquids which bring JOY to the soul of
the booZe-hound can be purchased in
We Ancient City. Before another sun
has set the doors of the barroOms,
hotels cafes and similar places in the
town will have closed. In the opinion
of many persons the closing will be a
final farewell to all sales of liquor in
AnnapOlis,as the idea is steadily grow
ing that the Federal Prohibition
Amendment will have been ratified
before the Secretary of the Navy's
bone-dry edict is recalled.
So far as ,could be learned today
United States Marshal Stockham, will
leave the supervision of the closing in
the hands of the local authorities and
there will be no special deputies sent
down from Baltimore.
Pending the actual striking of the
hour" and the final closing of the
doors of the saloons and bars of the
town, the advance wave of dryness is
already felt in some of the wet
goods" empOriums One saloon today
has practically disposed of the bulk
of its stock and is about ready to close
its doors for lack of supply However,
others find themselves with a start
ling amount still to be disposed of
in the next twenty-four hours. At the
pace the expecting g-to-be-thirsty ones
are buying private stocks to last them
in their own homes as long as poSSi-
bic there is every indication that most
of the stock will be sold, the bulk of
the stock will be sold in time, how
ever
Through private sources it has been
indicated that so long as there is no
effort to. violate the law, the Federal
prosecuting officials will put no obsta-
Gle in the way of the saloonkeepers
transporting their unused stock to
Baltimore and there disposing of it
after the time of grace epires tomor-
row afternoon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
Mr.. HOPKINS GOES
BEFORE COMMITTEE.
Chief Clerk Of Comptroller S
Office Questioned BY Sen
ator Crothers.
STATE WORK DISCUSSED
President Of Farmers National
Bank Says His Private In
terests Do Not Interfere.

The only fareup to occur during
yesterdays hearings before the SEN
ate Finance Committee over the way
the various State Departments of
State Government are conducted, was
over the duties and the attention 10
duties as assigned to Mr.. John f..
George, of the State Roads Commits
sion. and Mr.. Harry J. Hopkins. of
Annapolis, Chief Clerk in the office
of the State Comptroller
Mr. Hopkins, who holds the rank
OF Colonel on the stan Of Governor
Harrington, which is an honorary
position without pay, appeared per-
sonally to answer the CrotheTs' or
der calling for a statement of the
workings, number of employees, office
hours and pay in the State Depart
ments, brought with him a full and
comprehensive statement of these
matters in the Comptrollers office
He was personally questioned by
Senator Crothers. He offered the re
port of the Comptroller's Office in re-
sponse to the Crothers order and then
said that he was willing TO answer
any questions. Senator Crothers said
that the principal criticism he had
heard of the Comptroller's force was
that Mr. Hopkins was holding two or
three jobs, Mr.. Hopkins showed con-
siderable resentment in his answer.
Il do not work by the clock" he
said. Il have been in the Comptrol-
ler's office 30-odd years, and have
made a study of State finances. My
best work always has been at the
disposal of the Governor. whoever he
may have been, and at that of the
Legislature I have been available at
any hour. early or late. If a man
wants to work himself to death,
do not see that anyone has a right to
criticize him for that. And I think
that it is not fair merely to call at
tention to my positions and assume
that, because l have a lot of work
1 am not doing it. If any Comptrol-
Ter wants my place, he may have it at
once"
The reporting of the other depart
ments was without incident. Most of
them simply handed in written state
ments, which they said gave the in
formation desired in the Crothers or
der Some of them called attention
to their annual reports, as giving all
of the information desired Nearly. all
the heads of departments were on
hand.
ther boards and officials who were
represented or who sent in reports
were the Motion Picture Censorship
Board, the Insurance Commissioner,
the State Auditor, the Conservation
Commission. the Advisory Board of
Parole, the Board of Prison Control,
the State Bank Commissioner, the
State Librarian, the State Board of
Labor and Statistics. the Tax Commits
sion and the Land Commissioner.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
AN APPEAL TO
THE RED CROSS.
On Behalf Of The Commission
On Belgian Relief.
GIVE SPARE CLOTHING.
Allies Behind The German Lines
In Need Of Garments.

Give your spare clothing for the suf-
ing people of Belgium and Northern
France under the occupation of the
enemy.
These allies behind the German
lines the rich as well as the poor
with their native stocks of raw ma
terials long since exhausted, and no
commercial imports since the first
devastation of their country need
and need promptly-this relief in
their destitution. The quantity of
raw materials which we have been
permitted to import for manufacture
INTO clothing in these parts of Bel
gium and France has never been suf-
Gcient Even the well-to-do are short
Of necessities. the poor are in dire
need.
Money clothes no backs.
The Cimmission for Relief has the
| ships you have the clothing In
! these vessels carrying cargoes OF
grain and other foodstuffs to the Bel
gians and the French in the territory
| occupied by the Germans, there is
! room for ali the clothing you can give.
The Commission for Relief has safe
conduct passes for its ships, and the
absolute assurance through its own
rep! escn;aliyes in Brussels that the
clothing will be delivered only to
those for whom it is intended The
Germans have never at any time
seized the personal apparel of ipdi-
/ viduals
Before the exhaustion of native
supplies prospective mothers were
given ayettes-little bundles contain
| ing all warm, clean garments and va
! rious supplies so necessary to the ba-
| bies with which to clothe and pro-
vide for the new arrivals into the
worh or late these women have
been turned away by the thousands
from the empty storehouses of the
committees. and their new born ba-
bies are swaddled in rags. Light
warm canton flannel and other kinds
of cloth are needed. from which to
make these things. On your gener-
osity alone rests the responsibility for
these young lives.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
MILLIONS FOR
THE ACADEMY
Big Appropriations For Work In
Annapolis Provided In Bill
Reported Favorably.

Four million dollars for govern
mental work in Maryland. over half of
which is to be spent at Annapolis, is
provided in the naval appropriation
bill which was reported favorably in
the House of Representative at
Washington today.
Large amounts are appropriated for
the development of the Naval Acad-
emy at Annapolis and for charging
the proving ground and smokeless
powder factory at Indian Head. The
sum of S360,000 81 also carried to be
advanced the Washington and New
port News Railroad for the construc-
tion of the first link in that line from
Washington TO Indian Head.
An idea of how the Navy Depart
ment intends to enlarge the Naval
Academy can be gathered from the
fact that approximately S2,250,000 is
carried in the bill for enlarging Ban
croft Hall and other buildings at the
Academy so that it can accommodate
a larger number of Midshipmen. This
sum is exclusive of the funds general
ly carried for the maintenance of the
institution every year.
The measure is the largest single
naval appropriation bill ever report
ed to Congress. but the total is SS5.-
100000 less than the official estimates.
The bin provides for one battle
cruiser. three battleships, three scout
cruisers. nine feet submarines, two
fuel ships. one transport. one destroy
er tender. one ammunition ship and
one gunhoat
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
LOCAL DEFENSE
COUNCIL PLEASED
President Wilson's Commenda-
ton Gratifying To Annapo-
lis Workers.

Great qualification is being express
ed among the Annapolis members of
the Maryland Council of Defense, the
local branch of which has been par
ticularly active and efficient, over the
commendation yesterday given it by
President Wilson.
The President in a letter to Gen.
Francis E. Waters, chairman of the
Council, which was received yester-
day. praised the work of the Mary
land Council, as we'll as it's efforts in
organizing county organizations all
over the State, the purpose of these
councils being to convince every man,
woman and child in the State of their
individual responsibility in helping
win the war
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
PEGGY STEWART
d. A. K HEROES.
Sixty-Seven Names OF Annapoli-
tans Presented For State
Dausllters' Service Flag.


The State convention Of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution.
which met in Baltimore yesterday. ana
10 which Mrs. Weems Ridout. Mrs.
Harry Hin, Mrs u. Il Alrer. Mrs
George Feldmeyer, ana Mrs Allen
Wescott were delegates from the
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter. o.
Annapolis. held business and organ
jzatiun politics in allegiance after the
session yesterday Afternoon and De
voted last evening TO an Inspiring Jew
hours OF PATRIOTISM during which n
servic Has and honor loll were pre-
scented the organization ly Aiiss H. A..
Marine Major General Joseph T..
Kuhn, Commandant at Camp Meade.
brought "a word of great cheer from
the trenches. where he recently yisi,
ed, and French captain spoke Ct
Frances appreciation at America
The names of the siN,y-seyen An
napolitaus. all near relatives ot The
members of the Peggy Steward Tea
Party Chapter. were presented 90 .hc
convention TO he represented ou the
service flag of the State Chapter
Major General Kuhn's address was
easily the principal event of the meet
ing. The General said in part:
ITO all those who are timid as to
The final outcome of the war | bring a
message of cheer. have just return
ed from a visit of observation 10 the
western front, and from what / have
personally seen OF the splendid sol
diors of France. England ANA Amer
lea l have come hack confident op-
timist that if we put our shoulders to
the wheel we and our allies will lie
victorious over German autOcracy."
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
COUNTY SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS MEET
Conference On Thrift Held This
Morning In Public School.

An important meeting of all princi-
pals of schools in Anne Arundel coun-
ty met here today at the city public
school at a conference between 10
and u o'clock.
The melting was of a patriotic ma
ture and was called by the Federal au-
thorities for work in connection with
the Red Cross and the county survey
to be made by teachers in connection
with farms in Anne Arundel.
The government wants to know
just how many men have been taken
from the farms during the war,
either volunteers or draftees; how
many horses, COWS. pigs and other
farm animals have been sold, and the
amount of products in the county and
the amount of labor needed to pro-
duce the usual amount.
Parents and patrons of the school
were invited to this meeting. There
were two speakers sent by the gov
ernment. and Mr. II. c. Whiteford. the
County Agent of Agriculture, made
an address.
4 cordial invitation had been ex-
tended by superintendent Fox, of the
County Board of Education, for all to
be present at this meeting.
The speakers this morning were
Mrs. Craven. who explained the Red
Cross work and its objects.
Miss Katherine Walton, who spoke
on Patriotic Education. and Judge
Robert Moss. who gave an inspiring
address on Patriotism.
This afternoon, at 1.30 o'clock. Mr..
WiIlair. of Washington, will speak on
How to Maintain the Survey.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
ATTENTION, ODD FELLOWS!

The members of Metropolis, Lodge
No. II, l. o. o. F., and all visiting Odd
Fellows in this city are requestd to
meet at Odd Fellows Hall, West st.
Sunday, March 18th, at 7.30 p. VI, to
attend the joint fraternal divine SER
vice at the First NJ. f. Church.
By order of the n. G.
JOHN NOLTE.
GEORGE f. QUAD, Secretary. m152
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
NOTICE

The members of Severn Council No.
13S, Junior Order United American
Mechanics, are earnestly requested to
attend the Union Services Sunday
evening, March 17th, 1915, at the First
NJ. E Church. The members will re-
port at Red Mems Hail, Francis St,
at F. NJ, and proceed to the church
in a body
BY order of the Council,
(Seal) J. L. MEDFORD,
m15-2t Recording Secretary.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
JOINT MEETING
AND CONFERENCE.
Tomorrow Afternoon At Two
O'clock In State House.

Attention is again called to the
joint meeting and conference of the
Red Cross, the Navy League, the Sur
gical Dressings. and the Health and
Social Welfare Association, to be
held at O'Clock Saturday afternoon,
March 16. Those who are members
of these organizations or of any one
of them and who desire 10 take an ac-
tive interest in their plans and poll
cies should by all means attend this
meeting. The Hon Henry White. Di-
vision Manager, will be present and
address the meeting
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
FIRE BELL OF
INDEPENDENT CO.
Slipped A Cog Last Night And
Was Dismounted. Repaired
This Afternoon.

While ringing the alarm of fire last
night the fire bell of Independent Co.
No slipped a cog in its machinery
and was dismounted. The bell fell to
the roof below and in its fall broke
the wheel to which it is attached.
The work of remounting the fire bell
was accomplished this afternoon by
the Water Witch Hook and ladder Co.
With the aerial truck, and by the as
sistance of Firemen G. Frank, o. Hol-
land, ]. C. Daywalt and Mr.. Joseph
Griscom damages were repaired and
the bell is again in commission.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
VOL LXVIII---No. 259.
LARGER SCHOOL :, ,,,nn
BOARD PLANNED.
r-.-~e.ced In House Would
Give Anne Arundel Six
Commissioners.

.....t..a of the Anne Arun-
...r. ~ Education is to
-- .-.u its present legal
p ....... .. six under the pro
~ BIN introduced in the
@ n.legate Ijntbicum
" ... ...... f.e tbe hacking of
.-. ..... roenopsible far
t .. ...t.rtiaI citizens of
..r. trundaI Comfy
.... ~ mo Dronosed ad-
sh,1l ba women
. No naseed and a
- .....r,,ipad effort is 10
So. .srErougb the Assem-
..... ..a..t win the next an
- ro begip their term
... FIRST Monday in Nav.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
To Wed On April 2.

The marriage of Miss Margaret
Thomas Sellman, daughter of Mrs.
Sellman and the late Richard Battee
Sellman, and Mr.. Frederick Farwell
Long, son of the late DR.. Frederick
Farwell Long. of Chester, Pa, will
take place April 2, in Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church Rev.
Charles J. Curtis. of St Johns
Church. Accokeek, Prince Georges
County, uncle of the bride-elect, will
oficiate. assisted by the rector, Rev.
DR. Hugh Birckhead.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
PAUL E. BURROWS
TO BE AN AIR MAN
Former Clerk At Naval Academy
Goes To Serve His Country.

Goes 10 Serve His Country.
Mr.. Paul E. Burrows, of Washing
ton, d. c., formerly a clerk in the
office of Capt. w. H. Standley, u. S.
Navy, at the Naval Academy, in
charge of buildings and grounds,
wanting to serve his country, select
ed to be an air man. After passing
the examination about December /,
1917, he was assigned to the U. s.
School of Military Aeronautics of
Princeton University. He graduated
with the class of March 9Th, and will
now go with his class to Dallas, Tex,
to practice flying, which will COM
plete the course.
Mr. Burrows gained flesh while at
Princeton, although he admits the
studies were very difficult He looks
well and makes a fine appearance in
his attractive Uniform He made
many friends while here who wish
him health mad success and a safe re-
turn home.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
CITY AND COUNTY
PROPERTY TRANSFERS

The following transfers of property
have been recorded at the Clerk s
office during the past few days:
The PatHxent Land Company has
transferred to Alfred Reiss and wife
a lot at Patuxent in the Fourth Dis
trict Consideration, 81, etc.
Andrew II. Wilson and wife have
transferred to Richard Tongue and
wife a lot on Second street, Annapo-
lis Consideration, S2.125.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
Attending State Conference.

Mrs. Weems Riduot, State Vice Re
gent, D. A. r., is attending the State
Conference of the D. a. R., in Balti-
more yesterday and today at the Bel
vedere. Mrs Ridout is candidate for
reelection being put forward by her
chapter. the Peggy Stewart Tea Party
Chapter of this city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
ATTENTION!
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

All members are directed to meet at
the Eagles Home, Sunday, March IL,
7.30 p. NJ, for the purpose of attend
ing divine worship at the First NJ. f.
Church
By order Of the Aerie.
H NJ. HEIDLER,
m15-2t Secretary
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
Saturdays Athletics.

There is one and only one event on
the Navy's athletic schedule for to-
morrow afternoon. This special
event is "A contest with foils between
the Midshipmen and Yale University
fencing teams
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
Steamer Makes River Trip.

The steamer Annapolis of the Toll
chester line arrived here this morn
ing from Baltimore, with but few pas
sengers. but 4 large consignment of
freight
This Afternoon the Annapolis made
her usual trip to West and Rhode
rivers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
10 HOLD OYSTER
SUPPER AND Bazaar

Fl congregation of Maryland Ave
Methodist Episcopal Church will
au oyster supper and baZar on
@.>aay Wednesday and Thursday.
nra lg Oaud 21 A delicious sup
a- and % baZar that will contain
cams useful and ornamental arti-
an allc is promised For fur
.r particulars see advertisement in
.... columns
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
Knights of Pythias!

All members ar requested to meet at
K of p Hall, School Street, at 7.3O
p. VI. Sunday, March 18th, 1915, to at
tend Church Services with other
Lodges.
A. z. MARTAK,
m15-2t K. of r. and S.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
Boy Wanted!

.e .sa.n ,ag printing trade. Pleas
.- work an. always commands good
" apply The Capital office. If
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-15
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight: colder east
portion with temperature
about freezing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-16
An Idle Lathe

Changes, of course, must be made, for the
war industries need more and more men.
But don't let's make changes from one
essential war work to another unless there's