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Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
HARRISON DOBSON
PARDONED FROM "PEN''

Governor Ritchie has granted par
don from the Maryland penitentiary
in the case Of Harrison Dobson, a
we'll known young colored man of
Annapolis, apd he has returned to
his home here. Harrison was con-
yicted before the Anne Arundel
county Circuit Court several months
ago. of assault with intent to kill. and
sentenced to a term of one year in
the "Pen" by Judge Moss Dobson
has been in i'll health since confine-
ment ill the institution. A number
Of persons Joined in signing a petit
ton fer clemency in his behalf, and
besides his case was investigated by
the State Board of Pardon and Pa
role. while recommended favorable
action.
Yesterday, the Governor also ex-
ercised leniency in the cases of 80
other prisoners who have been serv-
ing terms in the State penal institu-
tions. One of these was the case OF
Arthur Rand. serving a 35-year term
for larceny and criminal assault. II
years of which has been completed.
The terms of others varied from a
few months to several years.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
MILLER TO CAPTAIN
NAVY BOXERS; SPIKE"
WEBB GIVEN WATCH

Midshipman G. c. Miller, member
Of the second class. whose home is
in Seattle, Wash, will lead the Naval
Academy boxers in the roped arena
next season. His election was effect
ed last night at a meeting of twenty
members of the boxing squad at
which the athletes also enjoyed a
spread
And as a testimonial of the esteem
which the boxers hold for Spike"
Webb, the mentor. the middies pre-
sented him with handsome gold
watch, suitably inscribed. Webb was
present at the banquet and made a
happy little speech, and so did Lieu
tenant-Commander William H. Rich
ardson. one of the corps of naval
officers who looks after athletic af-
fairs among the student body.
Boxing became a recognized sport
for outside competitions this year for
the first time. The middies have taken
to the game with marked enthusiasm,
and plans have already been launch
ed for an extensive schedule of con-
tests next season. During the sea
son recently closed. the. sailor lads
won both Of the matches that were
arranged rather hurriedly Their vic
tins were the University of Pennsyl-
vania, and Pennsylvania State Col
lege
Miller. the new Captain. boxes in
the 145-pound class. He is one of
the most aggressive fighters of the
squad, and should make a capable
pilot
The presentation Of the watch to
Spike" Webb marks the fourth token
of a like nature that he has received
within the last two years. Three such
testimonials were given him in recog-
milton of his services as an athletic
director with the American Expedi
tionary forces in France.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
DANIELS REPLIES TO
CRITICS ON PERSONNEL;
PLAN WAS ABORTNE

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 20
Secretary Daniels today replied to the
criticisms of naval officers that he
did not take adequate steps to secure
sufficient personnel for the navy be-
fore the United States entered the
war He told the Senate committee.
investigating the nayy's conduct of the
war, that efforts to link his personnel
policy in 1914 with the World War had
been abortiye. and declared that if he
erred then ii was because he followed
the precedent established by those
who preceded him in Office. He had
been criticised by Rear-Admiral Fiske
and other officers because in 1914 he
only asked Congress for enough men
to fiji the peace compliments of the
ships. Mr.. Daniels said, although he
was only following recommendations
Of the General Board made in accord
ance with the established policy OF the
department.
Mr. Daniels reviewed at length all
the personnel legislation during his
time of Office and told the committee
that what the navy did in enrolling
and training young men during the
World War has had no precedent in
any navy during the last or any prev
ious war;
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
COLOR COMPETITION
WON BY COMPANY B"
Captain Kinhart's Command Re.
ceives Unanimous Decision
Of Judges In Event
SABRE GOES TO LEADER

BY the unanimous opinion OF the
judges. Company "B" of the cadet bat
TALON at St. Johns was declared win
ner of the color drill held Tuesday
afternoon on the fields of the college,
and the honor of guarding the colors
at formal affairs in drills revert again
to the organization that lost to Com
pany "a" last spring.
The winning company is under com
mand of Cadet-Captain Howard A.
Kinhart, who has done remarkable
work during the entire year in the
management of his command.
Annually the competitive drill is
one of the biggest events between the
companies OF cadets, and the spirit
aroused in the race for the colors runs
very high. AS usual it was staged
this season shortly after the inspec-
tion made by government officials OF
the military department OF the col
lege, at which time both companies
are at their best for the contest The
event of a unanimous decision among
the judges, however, is infrequent,
and this reflects additional credit on
Captain Kinhart and his officers.
These latter are Cadet First Lieuten-
ant r. f. Coughlan and Second Lieu
tenants f. II. Johnson and +. II.
Custis.
Judges of Tuesdays drill were
Colonel Fisher, Captain Bingham and
Captain Cheston, of Camp Meade, who
came at the invitation of Captain S. c
Leasure, Commandant of Cadets at St
Johns TO choose between the rival
companies.
In planning the drill the company
officers arranged for complete dis
plays of the efficiency of their com
mands, and the cadets were put
through their PAGES in both close and
extended order. rifle exercise, and the
manual of arms. 1t was in extended
order that Company "B" showed up
particularly as superior to their com
petitor. Until this part of the pro-
gram was reached the two companies
we're apparently very closely matched,
but the victor showed unmistakable
superiority on the skirmish line and
in the advance by rushes.
The decision of the judges, besides
naming the winning body as the color
company for the coming college year.
elects Captain Kinhart to receive the
sabre presented by Lieut.-Col. r. Z
Jones. IT, S Army, now stationed in
Coblenz, Germany. The award, which
will be made as a part of the cere
monies at the June ball, is the most
desired of any of the prizes offered for
achievement in the military work at
St Johns.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
REPEAT HISTORY PLAY
Pupils Of Grade Seven To En-
tertain Tomorrow Night
TO BE AT STATE ARMORY

All is in readiness for the enter
tainment TO be given tomorrow even
ing at s o'clock in the State Armory
by pupils of Grade Seven, Annapolis
Grammar School
History will be repeated in the play,
signing the Declaration of Independ-
ence," and it will be interesting to see
that important event depicted by the
participants, John Adams, Thomas
Jefferson, John Hancock and all the
rest will be there, No one should miss
their speeches, which will really be
worth hearing.
A small admission of twenty-five
cents will be charged at the door.
Parents and friends of the children
are asked to encourage them by their
presence tomorrow night.
. One of the class, Miss Helen Helm
buch, has composed the following:
Tomorrow night my people dear,
Please do not forget, but come and
hear
The wonderful men who debated so
long,
The great question which made
America strong
| hope you know, so I'll not here ex-
plain,
Why our forefathers fought,
Why many were slain,
Why they debated for liberty,
independence and right,
I'm sure you understand, so come, see
the sights.
Remember the hour, the place and the
date,
A fine program awaits you,
so do not be late''
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
KEENE, STATES STAR
PITCHER, BREAKS LEG

Following an injury, which vii
keep Vic Keene, Maryland States star
pitcher. out of baseball for the re
mainder of the year, the College Parl
nine "blew" and Georgetown won ar
easy victory in the second of the two
games between the schools this sea
son. The score was IA to /. The game
was played at College Park. Stat
won the first contest, TO 2.
In the first half of the second in
ming Keene attempted TO score from
third on an infeld hit, was blocked OFF
the plate by Kenyon and sustained
fractures of both bones in his left leg
Just about halfway between the knee
and ankle Keene was rushed to a
hospital in Washington.
Keene hurled the State tossers to
victory over st. Johns here recently
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
NO CHILDREN VISITORS
ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL

The Superintendent of the Emer-
gency Hospital has given the word
that there can be hereafter no chill
dren visitors admitted to the hospital
1t has been necessary to take this
step to protect other children who are
patients at the hospital and where
there are always a number of babies
On a recent occasion one of the chill
dren visiting the hospital was suffer
ing from whooping cough. contagi-
Gus disease, which was a menace to
all other children who are hospital
patients. In future there will be no
children allowed TO visit the hospital
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
IN NEW BUSINESS
AT THE SEASHORE

Friends here of George Shearman
for many years "a resident Of Anna
polls, have heard recently of his new
venture at his home in Atlantic City
Mr. Shearman, who was lately own
er of the Postoffice Garage. has re-
Gently opened a new fireproof garage
at 119 Pennsylvania avenue, central
location, where he hopes his Anna
polls friends may look him up when
coming to Atlantic City. He has es-
tablished repair and accessory de-
partment in connection with the gar
age.
While residents here both Mr. and
Mrs. Shearman were members Of St
Anne's choir, and gave their services
in the cause of local benefit enter
tainments on various occasions.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
PRICES RANGE FROM
SOC. TO $1.00 PER DOZ.

Extreme cold Of the winter weather
and Tho lltcness Of spring are the
,..o.es assigned by Annapolis dealers
b., sar crabs as being responsible
far ,hc present scarcity Of the much
desired cru-taceans.
survey Of the market and the
hacking houses that are usually max
.rg considerable shipments of soft
,rIb. %. This time OF the year reveals
us. they are very difficult to find,
aaI those that are to be purchased as
te. are not large. Only a few dozens
have been sold and these were caught
D, cr3bbcrs who had TO combine in
their catches IN order to make up a
marketable number Prices range
from SO cents to 81 per dozen.
Those who know the grabbing in
dutry best seem to agree that it will
probably be two weeks before the
catching OF soft shell crabs will be
anything of a profitable business, or
enough of them caught to bring about
any great reduction IN prices. Ohe OF
the dealers set the middle of June as
the date at which he expected the act
uh run of crabs on the market to be-
gin This was the latest time set by
any OF the market men as the antici-
p1od date for the arrival of the tasty
visitors i'm Annapolis waters.
O was stated. however. that there
was no reason to think that the late
season for soft crabs will in any way
affect the number OF them that will
be caught when the run actually be-
gins. SO Annapolis housewives, who
have thus far been a-marketing un-
successfully for them need only have
patience for a few more weeks and
their needs will be filled.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
COMEDY DRAMA AT
SAINT MARY'S HALL
Cast Of Characters In Tonight'S S
Performance Promises
Good Show
BY TALENTED AMATEURS

Last evening a dress rehearsal of
"Tony. the Convict was held at st
Mary's Halls 1t Was largely attended
by school children and few invited
guests, who enjoyed a performance
far above that of amateurs.
The performance went off with an
evenness and smoothness that be-
spoke earnest and faithful practice
and the determination of the per-
formers to make it a decided success.
There was an absence of ranting and
so-called "horse play" which charac-
teriZcs many amateur shows. The
uninitiated would have easily taken it
for professional performance. with
an "all star" cast.
The play will be presented this
evening and tomorrow evening in st.
Mary's Hall, and those who attend
will feel amply repaid for the small
admission fee. and time spent wit
Messing the performance.
The following is the cast of char
1cters:
Tony. the convict. ......,.J. J. Banks
Lena. .................. Helen Wilson
Mrs. Van Cruger. Geraldine Kimball
Judge Van Cruger. VIM. McWilliams
Warburton. | John Musterman
Warden. n................J +. Martin
Miss Sedley. Ala Cantler
Barclay. y.......P A. Macaluso
Sally. y.................. Lena Lorea
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
ST. MARY'S SODALITY
ELECTS OFFICERS

On Wednesday evening the monthly
meeting of the Children of Mary's
Sodality took place, Immediately after
The May devotion.
A very interesting discourse was
given by the spiritual director, Rev.
Father William Thumel, after which
the annual election of officers took
place The following officers were
elected for the coming year: Miss
Ruby Stone, president; Miss Helen
Farrell, vice-president; Miss Theresa
Davis. treasurer; Miss Catherine
Kramer, secretary.
The Sodality is interested in church
activities at St Mary's and is doing a
good work.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
GOOD NEWS RECEIVED
AT RECRUITING STATION

Sergeant Davis and Private Tuffly.
who are in charge of the Army Re
cruiting Station here. received early
this morning telegram from Captain
Swoboda. officer in charge of recruit
ing here. telling the good news of the
President having signed the Army Pay
Bill. The telegram says:
President signed Army Pay Bill
granting 20 per cent increase on base
pay TO all enlisted men receiving $3S
per month and over. To be effective
January l, 1920"
'.SwOBODA."
This increase in pay of enlisted men
cannot fail to be an inducement to re-
cruits to join the ranks of the army
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
"PUSSYFOOT" JOHNSON
COMING TO SPEAK HERE

William f. Johnson, better known
as "Pussyfoot" Johnson, is coming TO
Annapolis, and will speak in First
Methodist Episcopal Church, State
Circle. on Sunday night, June 6, at S
o'clock.
Mr.. Johnson is worldwide known
figure. and one of the most successful
prohibition workers in the world In
England he was attacked and lost an
eve. He is now touring America and
Annapolis is fortunate in having an
opportunity to see and hear this un-
usual man.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
SEASON OVER,
FINLAYSON GOES HOME

Having completed the seasons
work as coach of the Naval Acad-
emy lacrosse players, with the game
with the Hobart College players yes
terday afternoon. George Finlayson
left Annapolis last night TO return to
his home in Montreal. Can. Finlay-
son has coached the middies for the
last eight years with marked success.
He built mighty fast and strong ag-
gregation this season out of material
that was almsot entirely green. The
team went through the season with
out defeat.
Finlayson. it is understood, has
been re-engaged as the Middies' men
tor for next year.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Stanton Club Recital

The Stanton Athletic Club is giving
a recital at Asbury Church on Friday
May 21, at $50 The celebrated quar-
tet from Morgan College will render
its services. The club is hoping for
good attendance as this is one of its
closing features. The admission is %
cents.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
DEM. CONVENTION ON
AGREEMENT TO OPPOSE
VOLSTEAD DRY" LAW
1Ry The Associated Press.l

BALTIMORE, MD, May 20.-When
the Democratic State Convention met
here today leaders seemed TO have
practically all agreed that the plat
form should contain plank antagon-
istic TO the Volstead Enforcement ACT.
The difficulty they faced was in phras-
ing the resolution to suit the views OF
all.
DR.. ]. Hubert Wade, State Chair
man, called the Convention TO order
and former Representative Jesse ID
Price was made chairman. The Con-
vention met to adopt platform and
elect 16 delegates TO the National
Convention.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
LADIES TO DISCUSS
LAWN FETE PLANS

Getting downs to the various de-
tails in connection with the work that
lay before them, and in order that no
detail may be left undone, the ladies
of the several committees, who have
consented to assist the members of
The Independent Fire Company in
their annual lawn fete, are requested
to meet tonight at Porter Hall on
Gloucester street al 1880 o'clock, for
the purpose of outlining further plans.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
FRUIT PRESERVES TO
STAY OUT OF MARKET

NEW YORK, May 2O.-The National
Preservers and Fruit Products Asso-
citation announced here today that its
members will stay out of the sugar
market until the price Of sugar comes
down from its present high level The
association claims it represents IS
percent of the companies who make
jams, jellies and preserves.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
SECOND WARD LEADS
IN S. A. DRIVE HERE

The Second Ward still leads in the
Home Service Appeal for the Saliva
ton Army, although in the past few
days the Third Ward has been push
ing it hard.
Another district of the county, the
Third. Mrs. Frank NJ Duv2ll, leader
has been heard from. The response
to the appeal has not been as encour-
aging as hoped for, but the organiZa-
ton is optimistic and believes that
Anne Arundel county will rally to the
seriousness of not falling below its
quota.
Treasurer's Report
Today the Treasurer, Frank Stro-
meyer. of the Salvation Army Drive,
submitted the following report:
Second Ward, Mrs. Munroe
Leader .......$ 2527O
Third Ward, Mrs. Engelke
Leader ........ 2SS9O
Fourth Ward, Miss Lipman
Leader .............. 6S.40
Second District, Mrs. Viking,
Leader ............ 49,. $3.50
Third District, Mrs. Frank NJ.
Duvall Leader. .... 1851
Organization Committee, Mrs.
c. Abram Moss Leader. 1880
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
6 BANDITS GET AWAY
WITH $4,000 LOOT

TOLEDO. O., May 20-In true West
crn style. six bandits this morning
Shot up the main street of Delta. Ohio
near here seriously wounded James
Warner, a banker, invaded the Peo-
pies Savings Bank and escaped with
$4,000 in cash and Liberty Bonds.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
FIX TEN PERCENT. AS
RETROACTIVE STOCK TAX

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 20.-A
ten percent stock dividend tax retro
active to last March Is was approved
today by the House Ways and Means
Committee as part of the taxation
scale for financing the soldiers relief
legislation.
The committee refused, by strict
party vote, to accept an eighty per-
cent retroactive war profits tax pro-
posed by the Democratic committee
men
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Social Session. p. o. $. OF A.

Members of the Patriotic Order
Sons of America, of Annapolis. held
an informal social session last night
at the Moose Home on Maryland ave
nue.. James Brown was in charge Of
arrangements. Ice cream and other
refreshments were served during the
evening.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Name Second CoIorea Bishop

DES MONIES, IA, May 20-Elec-
ton of NJ. w. Clair, of Baltimore, as
the second of the two negro bishops of
the Methodist Episcopal church was
announced at the General Conference
today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Two Ministers victims

There is some significance attached
10 the fact that the homes of two min
listers were broken into here on Mon
day afternoon. the deed being commit
ted in broad daylight.
In both instances the families Of the
ministers were out Of town, which fact
was apparently known to the cnlprits.
The first of the preachers houses en-
tered was that OF the Manse on Duke
of Gloucester street. The acting pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church, Rev.
S. E. Persons, ID. D.. Mrs. Persons and
their daughter, Miss Mildred, had
gone to Baltimore for the day.
Upon their return in the evening
they were surprised to find the Manse
ransacked from top TO bottom. Every
room had been entered and showed
signs Of having been searched. Bu-
reau drawers were left open and their
contents scattered in all directions, as
were contents of the buffet in the
dining room, bookcases and tables in
the minister's study and library.
Upon more careful investigation 1t
was found the intruders had entered
through the pantry window. and in do
ing so had overturned the drip pan
lHoutfnvad m Douo T1o,,-N
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Notice.!

The Home Laundry is now making
speciality OF white uniforms, done
IN The best style and at reasonable
n.es. An other laundry done in the
same manner.
THE HOME LAUNDRY
Calvert St. Annapolis.
Phone 1S4. m21
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
FOR SALE

ADMIRAL Knights house No. 81
'''FEiant avenue. Annapolis; IL
rooms. baths. electric lights. Ex-
.,PAonaliy desirable location. Price
yt'.''' \ bargain. E. W. IGLE-
HART Real Estate. mIS-tf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
WEATHER BLAMED
FOR LATE SUPPLY
Of SOFT CRABS

Catches To Present Date Re-
markably Small, But Plenti-
ful Supply Is Expected When
Run Begins-Locust Abloom,
First Glut Near
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
POLICE FINALLY
ARREST YOUTHS
FOR BURGLARIES

John Parkinson, And Horace
Norwood, Is And IA, Respec-
lively, Believed To Have Com
mitted Many Depredations
About City
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
In Woods With Loot

Near Winchester's station, at North
Severn the bicycles were discovered
near the roadside, and the boys were
seen back i'm a woodland. apparently
sorting out their loot in true west
ern style, as one would read in old
time novels of the pranks of bandits.
The cycles were placed in the auto
mobile by the elder Norwood, who
hurried with them TO the city. Then
he Baltimore police officials were
asked to maintain a sharp lookout
for the culprits, the belief being that
they would make their way to that
city by trolley car And the rest was
easy
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20

Continued On Page Four)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Lads Were Under Suspicion

Parkinson. and Norwood, it is said,
lad been under surveillance of the
lOlce for some time, but the climax
anne yesterday when, information
5as leanred that the youngsters con-
emplated the Baltimore trip on BIZ
ycles. An older brother of Norwood,
fent out in an automobile 10 search
Or the pair having been advised that
hey had started to Baltimore, via the
.nnapolis- Baltimore boulevard
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
WATCHES, RINGS AND
OTHER THINGS TAKEN

With the arrest last night of
John Parkinson, l5 wears old, and
Horace Norwood, II years, the
police officials of the city believe
they have gathered in the cul-
prits who have been pcrpctrating
series of robberies about the
city. covering a period of six
months or more, and during
which probably more than $4,000
IN valuable trinkets, and money
have been taken
The arrest Of the lads was
finally effected at Camden sta
ton, Baltimore, late yesterday
afternoon. they having taken a
car TO that city over the Mary
land Electric Railways line.
They carried with them a bag
ful OF their loot, and presumably
il was their intention of diSpos-
ing of it there. Parkinson and
Norwood were taken into GUS
tody bv police officials of Balti-
more, as they alighted from the
car
In the meantime. the Baltimore au-
thorities got In touch with police
headquarters here, and Patrolmen
John Holiday and James e. Lowman.
Immediately went there and took
aharge of The prisoners and brought
hem hack to Annapolis This morn
ing, they were arraigned before
police justice William S. Welch, of
he city. who fixed bail in each in
,lance at $500, for their appearance
1t preliminary hearing TO be held
before him tomorrow afternoon. Sc
curity for Parkinson was furnished
by Joseph w. Trautwein. of this city.
md for Norwood by NJ. d. G. San
iers.
Meanwhile. police officials are en-
,aged in gathering much evidence in
connection with the thefts. Many ar
icles that made up the bag of bounty
lave already been identified by per-
Ons, whose homes or places OF bust
ess have been burglar.zed at diff
erent times.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-05-20
Claiborne-Annapolis
Ferry Inc.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

nAILY EXCErr sUNDAY