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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
DROP IN TAX RATE OF
COUNTIES TO BE MAIDS
Reassessment Shows Increased Basis
All Along Liae Anne Arundel
Over 2 Million.

A marked decrease in the tax rates
of the counties is looked Tor as the re-
suit OF the reassessment OF property
throughout the State, just completed
by the State Tax Commission, which
has put on the books an increase of
S158,02s.152 over the figures for 1917
for the counties alone A tabulation
showing these increases was sent TO
Governor Harrington.
BY the reassessment the taxable
basis of the State, exclusive of Balti-
more City, is shown to be S669. .S99 ,02O.
That for the city, taking the figures
Of the Appeal Tax Court, is S65l, 1885,
556, making the total for the State
we'll over a billion and a quarter. or
to be exact. 1881 ,634.576.
Real estate of individuals and cor
porations in the counties are assessed
at $472,64S.941, an increase over last
year OF $l14705.440; tangible person
al property is increased S1I9, ,615.3T7
TO SS4.999,707, and the intangible per-
sonal property such as stocks. bonds
and the like, subject to the state rate
Of is cents, is assessed at s112, ,250.-
S72. an increase of S1S,70S. .s95.
These figures show an Increase in
the counties Of about 80 per cent, and
wipes out the inequalities in county
assessments.
The Increase in the assessable basis
of Anne Arundel County is shown to
be $3.50 SEQ.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
OYSTERS N SLEDS
Hauled Over Ice To Dealers Sell At
81 BusheI

Oysters, that everybody is told TO
eat, never were so scarce and high
priced as now
With all the rivers, creeks, and bay
frozen, oysters have been frozen up as
well.
Some Of the local dealers have been
purchasing oysters at dollar a
bushel, an unheard of price here. the
bivalves having been hauled here
across the ice On sleds Mr. G. Al
Friemel, oyster dealer at Eastport,
had large quantity Of oysters
brought to his oysterhouse on Horn
Point this morning in this manner.
Pictures have been made Of haul
ing oysters on aleds from remote
points across the ice
The luscious bivalve has aeroplaned
along with ali the rest OF H. c. L
about town
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
Fire Ladies' To Meet For
The Selection Of Marshal

Members OF the three volunteer fire
companies of the city will meet in
joint session in the municipal build
ing Monday night for the purpose Of
electing a Fire Marshal to succeed the
late Captain Philip T. Porter So far
as can be learned there are three men
who aspire to this honor, as the office
is an unpaid one. These are Messrs.
George Frank, Of the Water Witch
Hook and Ladder Company; former
Mayor John dep Douw, OF the lnde-
pendent Fire Company, and Mr.
George Basil, a member Of the Res
cue Hose Company Each of them has
mustered support among the ire
laddies, but from information that was
gained today, il appears that the
chances favor the election of Mr.. Basil
for the office
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
MUST SAVE TO WIN WAR
DECLARES VANDERBILT
Every Dollar Idle SIacker, Every One
Misspent Traitor, He Tells
Thrift Workers.

Frank A. Vanderlip, head OF the Ma
tional War Savings Committee, nayed
the nations wastefulness in a power
ful appeal made at the dinner Of the
state workers Of the Thrift Campaign
at the Hotel BelYedere, Baltimore, last
night
II was an appeal to the conscious
ness Of every man and woman Of the
300 in the dining hall. an appeal that
reused them from a half glethargy to
q full realization Of the poignant
meaning OF the wars demands. Mr..
Vanderlip struck a powerful note
when he said he prayed that mo
great disaster shall be necessary to
stir the people from their ways"
He said the business as usuap'
doctrine was sapping the army OF it's
vitality; that it was robbing it OF the
equipment it SO sorely needed; that it
was diyerting a vast effort Of the ma
ton in the work shops and transpor-
tation to catering to the unprecedent-
ed demands OF the people Of home.
The years business, he pointed out,
with incomes larger than ever before
was the greatest in the history of the
country in expenditures by the people;
and by so much it was a play into the
enamy's hands
We shall never win the war that
way" he declared. "We must recog-
nize the personal. our personal, our
individual responsibility - not the
other fellows, but our responsibility
\ in this war. The war effort is like
huge spear stretching across the
whole country, with the army at the
point and the people of the nation at
the shank of The spear; but they are,
many of them, pulling back instead,
and Gripping our progress.
Among those at the dinner was Mr..
George T. Melvin, OF Annapolis, Thrift
Director for Anne Arundel County.
Robert Grain, State Director of the
War Savings Committee, presided at
the dinner, and at the table with him.
besides Mr.. Vanderlip, were w.
Bladen Lowndes, the city director of
the thrift campaign; Gen w. j Mich
olson, of Camp Meade; Captain Null
ton, U. S. ~, commandant Of cadets
at the Naval Academy; former Cover
nor Phillips Lee Goldsborough, DR..
Frank J. Goodnow, Lieut. M. A.
Leahy, q. S. n, and Representative
j. Charles Linthicum.
A group OF the women workers
were at two tables, while the balance
OF the guests were drawn from every
plane Of the city's financial, CONNER
cial and political life.
Mr. Grain read letters from Cardi-
nal Gibbons and Daniel Willard ex-
pressing regret that they could not
attend and highly commencing the
thrift movement. The hall was deco
rated with American flags and en-
blems and Torch OF Liberty" and
Joan of Arc" Thrift Savings posters
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
DRY COUP LAUNCHED
IN SENATE, THWARTED
Effort To Suspend Rules And Pass
Emergency Measures Fails
WOULD CLOSE SCHOOLS TOO
And Another Measure Would Divert
Council Of Defense Loan For Relief
OF DeStilu!ion In State

Although the election of a State
Treasurer was accomplished and
number of bills or other measures
were presented in both Houses of the
General Assembly, yesterday was
practically one OF idleness for the
lawmakers. in consideration OF the
fact that sessions were held at noon,
during the late afternoon and at night.
And shortly before II o'clock at night
both Houses decided TO adjourn un-
til Tuesday evening.
Governor Harrington had hoped
that the solons would work through
today. but his desire was not only not
gratihed in that respect, but a plan
to set certain war emergency legis-
lation through in a jiffy. in which he
was greatly interest. was thwarted
This legislation was in the form of
three bills which were drafted by At
torney General Richie, and which
were presented in the Senate by
Senator Johnson One of the meas
ures would give the Governor author
ity 10 close all saloons in the State
during such periods of the war as he
may deem necessary, also authorizing
him 10 close the public schools, and
also 10 authorize the State Council of
Defense TO eXpend the remainder of
million dollars of funds for the relief
OF destitution among people of Tie
state. The idea was to secure sus-
pension OF the rules and pass these
bills, but Il failed. as the Senate ad-
journed until next Tuesday without
taking and action in the premises
The Governor, It is said, is keeniy
disappointed over tho situation
Former Sheriff John r. Sullisan
clinched q legislative job after all
In the list OF employees appointed by
the Senate yesterday Mr. Sullivan
appears as the clerk 10 the Committee
on Corporations of the upper House
HIS appointment was made upon the
recommendation OF Senator Duvall. OF
this county
In course Of the days business in
the House. Delegate Dowell. of Cal
vert, offered an order granting the
use OF the House Chamber from 10
8 o'cleek on the afternoon OF Janu-
airy %. in order that William }.
Bryan may deliver an address on pro
hibition
Governor Harrington has been
granted an extension OF ten days in
time for the preparation OF his bud
get Under ordinary conditions the
budget should be ready for the legis-
lature by January %. but the task has
been found burdensome one on the
Chief Executive and necessarily an ex-
tension of time was requested.
Senator Johnson has introduced
bill carrying an appropriation of s10,-
600 for the erection here in Annapo-
lis Of a statue Of Thomas Johnson.
first Governor Of Maryland The bill
was referred TO the Finance Commit
/ tee.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
x-GOvernOr Warfield III

Former Governor Edwin Warfield
president Of the Fidelity Trust &
Deposit Company. was taken to the
Union Protestant Infirmary, Balti-
more. yesterday afternoon.
The Ex-Governor was at his desk
yesterday morning. and went out to
lunch at about his usual hour While
at lunch he was suddenly taken i'll
and went TO his home, 1923 Linden
avenue While his illness is not Of
a serious nature. it was thought best
to remove him to the hospital where
he could take rest and receive
proper treatment. 1t is thought that
he will be out and able to attend to
his duties again within day or so.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
MARINE CORPS CHANGED
Vastly In Last Forty three Years, But
Spirit Still Same.

The Marine Corps has changed vast
~ in the last forty-three years. but
not so the spirit of veterans who
comprised its ranks IN 1875, accord
ing to the recent action OF John Nc
Carron, 9S4 Harrison avenue, Bos-
ton. Mr. McCarron, who is GA years
of age. appealed to Major General
Barnett for permission TO re-enIist. Of
fering his services IN any capacity.
and calling attention TO the fact that
be had enlisted in the Soldiers of the
Sea at Boston on December 6, 1875,
and had been honorably discharged
from the service.
His offer was regretfully declined
by the Major General Commandant Of
the Marine Corps, who expressed his
hearty appreciation Of the loyal and
patriotic spirit which prompted il. and
pointed out that Mr. McCarron was
barred from service ON account of his
age.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
MANY COMPLAINTS
ON MAIL SERVICE
Feud Develops Between POstoffice
And War Departments Over
Delay of Soldiers Letters
BURLESON'S PRIDE IN SURPLUS
Army Officers Compelled To Detail
bIen 10 Help Handle Mail
For CAMPS

While Postmaster General Burleson
was piling up close to a S10,00000
surplus-"the largest in the history
of the postal service" e"-last year, a
feud between the Postoffiee Depart
ment and the rest OF the Government,
particularly the War Department, has
been developing. The exact figure
for the surplus Is S9.S36.000
1t is common talk in Washington
that the staggering surplus which
Burleson has called attention TO more
than once has been accumulated at
the expense OF the service. Dissatis-
faction with prevailing postal condi-
tions is general.
"War Department The Goat"
The War Department has been the
particular goat Soldiers in camp
have not received mail addressed to
them They have complained OF no
letters to those who had sent letters,
and the recipients of these complaints
have taken the matter up-in large
part with War Department officials
Since the war began there has been
friction between army officers and
higher up mail men. officers in some
branches of the War Department
point to specific instances, where.
they say. the PostofIice Department
has fallen down on its job Some Of
them are bitterly caustic when re-
minded of Burleson's surplus" rec
ord
AZ this writing tons Of mail lie in
the Washington Union Station wait
ing to be transported But here Mr..
Burleson has an alibi in the recent
reduction in train service.
Slow I'm Washington.
However, ask War Department men
why an important communication
from another department Of the Gov
ernment right in the same city, put
in the mails December 80, should not
be delivered until January 2. three
days later This delay. it is said, in
terfered seriously with the tremen-
dously important work of the War
Department
The Postoffice Department has been
exceedingly jealous of expenses and
has attempted in many cases to shift
the burden over to the War Depart
ment A case in point is the local
postoffice at Camp Shelby. near Hat
tiesburg, Miss.
TO handle the mail of more than 30
600 soldiers at Shelby the Postoaice
Department put in a force Of only six
men This was found to be pitifuIly
inadequate and the commander was
forced to detail II soldiers to help
sort letters and packages.
At Fort Oglethrope, Ca, near the
small town of Dodge, Mr. Burleson
attempted to handle mail for more
tain 10000 soldiers through the local
Dodge postoniee. This Office employ
ed one woman postmistress and a fe-
male assistant They were unable to
do the work and the army officials
acted quickly They arranged T.
have Fort Oglethrope served as a
branch Of the Chattanooga postoflice
Presents New Problem.
Army men say 10000 men in camI
present a postal problem equal t
that Of city Of $4,000 or more. This
/ because the men in camp are all let
ter writer's and receivers, while th'
population of a town is composed o
many who do not write or receiv,
1af4arp
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
BARONESS FREED ON PLEDGE
10 Avoid Persons In Militsry or Naval
Service

Baroness Iona Zollner, wife of a
German Army officer. accused of vio-
lation OF the espionage act, was re-
leased on $500 bail yesterday by
Federal Judge Sanford at Knoxville
Tenn, on condition that she refrain
during the war from communicating
with persons in the military and ma
val service Of the United States as well
as with persons in Germany and Aus
trla. The Baroness left last night for
Chattanooga, Tenn, en- route to her
home in New York.
Hearing on the application for bond
was concluded yesterday with a de-
tailed statement by the Baroness in
which she denied any pro-German ac-
tiyities Il was announced that the
granting Of bail was the result Of a
compromise between the government
and defense.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
Condition Critical

The condition of Mr. Carl A. G.
Frisius. of Severn Crest, Winchester
Station, near annapolis. is reported
critical. Mr.. Frisius and six Of his
children have been desperately III OF
colds. grippe and pneumonia. Five OF
the children are better, but the elder
son and his father are desperately III.
Mr.. ]. W. Conroy. secretary Of the
Naval Academy Institute, is seriously
iii at his home on Duke Of Gloucester
street. His many friends are appre-
hensive of his condition
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
Play MaryIand Varsity CUNT.

With the team Of the University Of
MaryIsnd as opponent, the basketball
team Of st. johns College is playing
its second game Of the season on the
court in the College gymnasium this
afternoon. Play started shortly be.
fore 4 o'clock. In their initial con-
test Of last Saturday, the Cadets bare.
ly managed to win from the quint Of
Mount st. Joseph's College.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
First Lesson II Subtraction

Wonderful results are obtained by
children in their first attempt at
arithmetic. A little Annapolitan was
recently given her first lesson in sim
pie subtraction. the problem was :
minus 2 equals -? IN explanation
she was told to take from s. After
a moment she was asked, What have
You left?" She answered &C." "How
can that be?" laughed her teacher.
and looking at her paper, found that
the child Ind very carefully erased
the 2, leaving the all by its lone
some self Q. Z. ID.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
Dauhgters Of Isabella To Organize

In st. Mary's Hall on Sunday there
v i'll be organized Women's Auxiliary
Of the Knights Of Columbus. the
members will be known IS the Oaugh.
ters Of Isabella. bur the official title Of
the Court will be Court Warren. "
after the Rev. Father Cornelius War
ren, rector Of the Church. A number
Of members OF the Baltimore Court
will come to Annapolis TO participate
in the installation of officers Of the
local auxiliary. The local court will
start with membership Of about 40.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18

Mr. and HRS. John Elliott, (of So
East ST., announce the engagement
Of their daughter, Frances Marguerite.
to mir. Arnold Main, first class ma
chinists' mate. u. s. NJ. Of Montecm-
err, Ala.
The wedding will take place in the
near future
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18

At the Naval Academy Chapel Sun
day morning the preacher will be the
Rt. Rev Ethelbert Talbot, DID,
Bishop Of Bethlehem, Pa.
At the First Presbyterian Church
the Rev. J. r. Chase, Of Baltimore,
viii preach on Sunday
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18

: Colonial, Saturday, matinee and
evening Douglas Fairbanks, in ex-
tremeIy enjoyable comedy "Wild and
Woolly.' adv.2tjl8
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
Class in Advance Arithmetic.

Ter Young Men and Ladies of Annapolis
0reanixation Jan. II. 191S. term
months. Fee $40 cash in advance for term.
. Periods four hours per week. Time. any
extra. Confer with TH0S. L. GLADpEN,
Dept. Math. st. Johns College. 1l2-wk
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18

Billie Burke and Thomas Meighan in
q tense drama .The Land Of Iromise. !.
- Colonial. Friday. aov.2tll1
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18

Billie Burke in 8 splendid picturiza-
tion of her greatest stage success
asThe Land Of Promise - Colonial
Friday. v.2tji7
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
TIE CAPEEAL

.n. letter from homo.
: 80, 4 follows you where
YOU 60 aocta. q month
mal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-18
THE wEATHER.

For Maryland
Fair. colder tonight with a
moderate cold wave west
portion: fair Saturday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
SAVING WITHOUT SIGN POSTS
TEST FOR HOUSEWIVES WITS.

The United States has booked an
order to supply $500, 100 tons OF meat
and fats during the current year to be
charged to the account Of freedom.
1t is a large order-a larger order
than the undertaking to send ten mil
lion tons OF brsadstuffs.
In one way 1t comes 70 about the
same thing rs doubling the order for
bread and sending half Of 1t In the
form OF meat-for meats and fats are
concentrated from feed But that is
not the biggest feature OF It. II IL
this: When we send grain we use the
entire crop. except enough for seed
and a respectable reserve-there will
be another harvest next year. But
meat Is different ALI this meat must
be sent-four times as mudh as we
ever used to export and q million tons
more than last year-and yet We ought
to have at the end Of the year Jocks
and herds as large as now-lArger II
we work it right
The United States must so manage
that Its own people will be kept in
health and strength the victories of
freedom also mean there are more
friendly people to be nurtured and
fostered. This large order the United
States Is to fu and yet be able TO sup.
ply twice as many people another year
and still keep Its herds intact.
There will be no requisitioning, no
swooping down on communities and
driving all the cattle to the pen. The
meats and fats will be supplied by
volunteers. The food will be found by
saving.
The overseas contract calls for g.
100000 tons of meats and fats. Three
times a day it 10 for every Marylander
to declare whether, 30 far as he Is con
cerned. Uncle Sans contract Is goine
to be fulfilled. 1t is not a sudden one
day job and there are no little two-by.
four sign posts to guide you. II is
the biggest proposition that has over
been put up to the people OF this State,
It is a test not only Of loyalty but o!
intelligence. It takes imagination to
look at a crib of corn and realize that
some day II may be side OF bacon go.
ing to France; II takes Imagination to
see In a stretch OF green grass tub
of butter that 10 a whole lot more nee
essary overseas than at home But
to carry out the final food program
and hand the knock out wallop to the
Hun everybody has got to keep an eye
on the whole nations supply-present
and future, food and fodder-and see
that nothing goes to waste and every
thing is put to use. When the Food
Administration issues its new Home
Card there will be suggestions that
viii make the housewives new task Of
saving half as much again seem less
HerG4lean than 1t sounds. Meanwhile
anyone who Is 100 per cent American
and LOO per cent. enterprising can
malp o big start by keeping the an
cient maxim in mind, Food will win
theSW5f; don't waste H."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
NJ q tt I . I.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

T INVITE the attention of Teachers, Sehol
ars, and the general public, to n full line
OF fresh goods.
TABLETS, for Pen and Pencil, 10 variety;
Copy, Composition aud Exercise Books;
Lead, Slatsando olored OrSyon Pencils
Inks, in AllsiEesAnd eolors;
Wards, Writings, Cranes and Hutds
dne Correspon dence Paperand Envelopes
Legal, Foolscap and Bill Paper
Blank Books n variety,
Al WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
Opposite the Court Houas
sep 27-u kooEvn.s rd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
POTATO PYRAMIDS.

To one cup of wellseasoned mashed
potatoes add one egg yolk. Beat until
light. Take up by tablespoonfuls and
form into pyramid shapes by pointing
one end, and broadening the other as
base to stand on. Set them on n
creased tin, brush over with beaten
eRg, and when ready to serve, brown
lightly in the oven. Mashed potatoes
arc more easily handled II shaped d..
rectly after meal Is over, While still
slightly warm.
Small cut Of beef used.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15

EARMBRS BANKING and TRUST COMPANY
L OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND.
PAID UP CAPITAL $55.2OO.
Surplus and Profits $4,000.
Deposits $65O,OOO.
OF . HR 3.
un, INN - - ROBERT G. HILTON, President, Secretary;
R0AN H9 Wd PETER Jas DEETS
ALBERT M BOUlC Counsel D'er
DIRECTORS
Samuel L. Phillips Robert G. Hilton Edward r p.
j. Dawson Williams
H0ace D. Waters James e. Dets, Thomas nomne'
William W. Darby Tunas lawson
Transacts General Banking Business
Loans made approved Inducements Colatora or Real E
INTEREST ALLOWED ON ALL DEPOSITS
Interest at monthly balances subject to check b
and at per cent Savings All interest credited ~ notce
and July |, aud compounded thereafter ~ " January !
The Company Trustee Executor Admipistraor and
CommOsons as allowed by the Orphans Absolute %
fu administration of above trusts ~ 7"'ee TOT taith-
kept free of charge " ~ VIII oe written dsafely
EE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
may l2-nov2s-v
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
MORE eUoAR ALLOWED.
THREE Las, A MONTH.

The amount OF sugar allowed per
month TO each individual has been In
creased from two to three pounds. The
whole monthly allowance can be
bought for family at one time. The
amount allowed to public eating
places lie increased to three pounds
for ninety meals.
This increase 10 made in fulfillment
of the Food Administrators promise
to set free extra sugar as soon as pos
sible.
This increase IL possible because OF
the very satisfying condition OF the
Louisiana crop and OF Western refln-
ing, because railway freight space is
more available while men, rather than
munitions, etc, are being shipped to
Europe and because the restrictions
upon manufacturers and the seR-denial
of private consumers have built up
temporary reserve.