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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22
nature HEALING
WOUNDS OF WAR
Quickly Covers Up Relics of
iian's OestruCtivenesS.
WHERE CAESARS ARMY STOOD
Romans Victory at Berry-au.Bac
Mere SquabbIe Compared With Ter
rib.e Conflict Waged There During
Late War-Wrecks Of Tanks on
Slope Where Roman Army Fought
French Clearing UP BattleheIds.

Rrrry-au-Bac is on the north bank
from Reims to Laon crosses Before
the war 1t was a prosperous village
On the other side of the Aisne was u
large sugar factory, now mass OF
twisted and rusting iron, stones and
mortar. In the town, except where
the highway has been cleared for
travel the streets are oblterated,
and only projections of corner walls
here and there suggest that this was
once place of 'habitation, writes
Francis w. Kelsey, director of Uni
vrrSiiy of Michigan scientific expe-
diil"n in New York Times.
Il is strange bow inperceptibly, yet
how rapidly, in this climate the heal
ing powers of nature seek to cover
up from sight the relics of mans
dcsirlciiveness. In Reims, luxurious
ivy masks the crumbl'Ig walls OF
courts belonging to wrecked and ten
antleSs houses, and here at Berry-au-
Bac weeds and grass have already
thrown u mantle over the ruins.
Caesar There In 81 3. c.
From ancient times this junction Of
river and highroad has been strategy
caiiy important. Such Julius Caesar
found 1t when In 81 b. c. he led
Roman army for the first time into
these regions Even then there was
bridge across the Aisne, apparently
at or near the place where the bridge
Is today. Belgian hosts opposing
Ibis invasion assembled and were APP
preaching from the north.
II was Caesars practice to fortify
a ca,np in a position favorable for
himself, and try then to induce the
enemy to attack him on his own
ground. Not far below Berry-au-Bac
the AiSne receives from the northeast
81 small tributary, the Miette brook.
This becomes almost dry In summer,
but II Is bOrdered by marshy grnlnd.
Between the Miette and the Aisne,
Caesar placed camp, the location Of
which has been determined by eSca-
Nations. The area of the elevation ut
the point selected was large enough
for an encampment of 10000 or $4,000
men. The camp was surrounded by
Al paliSaded rampant and trench, and
strengthened against attack from the
northeast by ramparts and trenches
running out from opposite corners to
the iAvo streams. Caesar placed
Slnait f"rtificution Mt the south end of
the bridge. and posted detachments
of trooi,s ut both ends.
Romans Opposed BeIeians.
The army Of the BeIgians apparent
~ numbering several times MS many
fighliug men as the Roman force. en-
camrrd north Of the Miette. On the
gentle slope of the ridge facing them,
on the opposite side of the brook.
Caesar drew up his infantry in battle
formation, hoping that the impulsive
foe would be tantalized into charging
across the marsh and up the bill
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22
LIN a Tree,
Up d 'SU
Africa recently Mr.. A. y.

Willie IN Africa recent, Mr.. A. y.
Lr Souef director of the TarOnga
200 (Sydney), saw plenty If elephants
'>hich were destructive to the crops
put in by the natives Of the Uganda
country. He also observed the body
of II small antelope about IA feet up
free. The carcass of the antelope
had heen put in this position for
safe keeping, by leopards. "These
members of the cat family are hand
solno. and extremely active" says Mr..
i.e SOuef. "They play about ln clear
places In the forest, tenr up the
ground, and spring far up the trees
They are most active. but they do
not readily attack humanity. unless
il be child at evening, and they
are hungry. The beauty Of their fur
makes them desirable for a zoo and
for rugs but the number that may be
killed is limited. | saw the beautiful
Colobus monkey, which, IN spite OF Its
striking black-apd-white coloring, was
difficult to observe among the juniper
trees from whose branches hung long
pieces of lichen."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22
Makinr nahh.ts Profitable.

The hioloGirnl survey has frequent
" been called upon to help western
farmers In rnning with the rabbit
nest. In view of the probable eco
noInjc value nr rabbit meat and fur
IN tie comm few wears. IN" on rg'"s
of the farmers and ran"hmrn will b."
directed to the conservation or this
important resource.
Already Il number of eTt"'''Sh.
ments for collecting. dressing. can
ming and eilirnin- rabbit meat are
In opcrntion !" " .'St"rr centerS. AS
In Australia ,hr transition IF n"
wild rabbit In This country from It's
status as :" I" y source "f ~ III
IL assured. Ii Is hcii"vrd. Thrift Mag
azlne.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22

families. conyicts and their families,
unmarried young women with babies
we aid them all. Strangers and friends,
ull religions, all races are just human
beings to us, you see.
"Do you know the prospective Saliva
ton Army officer works year without
pay? IL lakes two years of 24hour-a~
day service to God and to man before
he, or she. Is commissioned u lieuten-
ant. And what do you think the pay
is? Exactly S14 q week Our reInu-
nerariOn comes from serving others.
So we are we'll paid.
"Salvati0nists must visit the jails
and prisons. Pennless families of
convicts are helped out. Thousands Of
missing relations nre found and re-
turned to their families every year by
The Salvation Army officers"
Then the visitor remembered those
two Salvation Army lassies. busting
in the greasy, yellow mud OF that
Flanders dugout, baking pies and serV-
Ing doughnuts and hot chocolate to
some weary. hnlf starved !nfantrymen.
Day after day. and nights too. And
during the whole OF that maddcnihg
Angus. drive those laSSirs Just Kept ON
smiling and handing OUT food.
"i'rctty soft" unused The visitor;
"rrr'.ty Snft ~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22
INDIAN TRlBESMEN BALKY
Refuse to Pay Fines Imposed on Them
by British

An official statement from Delhi.
British India, under date of January
- says that in the 1nchi district The
Wa2iri trihesmen continue to refuse
to bring in rifles in payment nf fines
Imposed. The Mahsud tItheSnien are
necessarily shipping picketS. the state,
ment asserts. and have been informed
that there viii he 10 cessation of hos
Utilities until their fines Gale h,-rn
paid.
"!hp enemy force haS been g"rntly
diminished" the statement r0ntin.
nos "rha enemy lost 30 dead in light
i,. on January II and IS. ard the
village of Naikush was destroyed he.
cause the enemy mutiated one of the
British dead"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22
Prccociolis Youth.

Mary and Ruth were discussing
plans for playing house and Mary san l.
.Tll be the mother and you be my w.
tie girl"
No" said Ruth. Il want 10 De 'he
father"
"nh." said Mary let's play we've
.o, pIrntv Of money. and then we
won't pceu II fatl!'r,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-04-22

Army Candy Being Sold to the Public.
Nirety carloads Of cnndy 50 ter
"rnt NJ the army's surplus. has harr
uld by tre government to the public
iirnu%h retail stores,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
NAVY YARD WORKERS
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR
INCREASED WAGES

Representatives of $4,000 workmen
in forty-three government navy yards
throughout the United States yester-
day laid before the naval wage board
the reasons why the employees should
receive salary increases ranging from
% to As cents an hour Hearings were
continued today in the Navy Building
Franklin d. Roosevelt, Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy, said q few
words to the men.
THE United States is a leader. in es-
.abllshing model working conditions
for its employees" Mr. Roosevelt said
and it's a tremendous task. We are
bound TO consider wages, but We are
compelled also to give our attention TO
your working conditions Better res,
rooms, medical treatment, light air
and other improvements must be
made
The Navy Department, he con
iinued, 'is bound by Congressional op-
preparations. As a result We cannot
exceed a stipulated amount. IL case
wages are raised when our eXpendi-
lures are running at a maximum we
must drop men TO make the money eX-
pended come within limitations OF the
appropriated funds"
Several of the representatives sisni-
fed he willingness Of their constitu-
ents TO allow some men to be dropDsd
if the wages wore raisel. Tlese would
be placed in employment elsewhere. il
was said.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
PROSPECT FOR
SEVERN BRIDGE
SLIM JUST NOW
Chairman Mackall, OF State
Roads Commission So Informs
Senator Brady Of Annapolis,
Following Conference Held In
Baltimore Yesterday
COST AND DELAY OF
MATERIALS, DRAWBACK

That there Is no immediate prospect
Of launching plans for the eonstruc-
ton OF a new bridge across Severn
river. the connecting link between the
Annapolis Baltimore boulevard, and
the State highway through Southern
Maryland. but that work looking to
building the National Defense High
way, between Baltimore and Washing
ton, would be undertaken as early as
practicable, was the information i'm
parted to State Senator A. Theodore
Brady. of Annapolis, who was in Balti-
more yesterday and held conference
with Chairman John n. Mackali, Of the
state Roads Commission.
Chairman Mackall stated that the
chief obstacle to building the river
span is insufficient funds under con-
ditions of labor and materials, not
alone because of high costs, but also
ON account of delays that would be en-
countered in having materials deliver
cd II has been estimated that Is
months would he required to build the
structure. Chairman Mackall stated
he is thoroughly aware of the condi-
ton of the bridge: that it is a ram
shackle OF a structure Work is go
ing on, however, to strengthen it, at
least temporarily
Senator Brady and Chairman Mack
all also discussed in a general way the
Question of construction of lateral
roads, as provided in the new State
roads system bill passed at the last
session of the Legislature. The pofnt
that the County Commissioners of the
several counties of the State should
have the say as to which of the high
ways should receive the State-aid pro-
visions. was touched upon
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
PLAN PURCHASE
FIRE APPARATUS
Firemen Of Rescue Company
Feel Need To Replace
5-Year Old Truck

Feeling the need of new fire fight
ing apparatus to replace the present
truck which has seen better days os
service. the members of Resone
Hose Company of volunteer firemen
have appointed a committee to inves-
tigate the advisability of purchasing
it. b. c. Hoff. as chairman of this
committee has called a special meet
ing to be held at the Rescue's quar-
ters tonight at o'clock.
The present equipment Of this com
pany consists OF combination chem
lcal and hose truck. and hose wa
gon. the former being driven by gaso-
line power, while the latter is a horse
drawn apparatus. The combination
truck has been in operation for the
last five years, and during that per-
iod has given remarkable service. 1t
is felt that the projected purchase Of
new apparatus by this company, to-
gether with the newer equipment OF
the Independent Fire Company, and
the Water Witch Hook and Ladder
Company, will greatly increase the
efficiency of the fire department. and
in fact. place il on plane that should
make the citizens of the town feel
proud.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
ODD FELLOWS PLAN
ERECTING NEW HOME
Grand Lodge Of Maryland
Would Build At Cost
Of 100000

A campaign to raise funds for the
erection OF an Odd Fellows home will
be started at once, according to plans
announced at the organizations
eighth annual reunion at Pen Mar
yesterday. Work on the new home
will be started within the next year.
declared William A. Jones. Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge OF
Maryland. No site has yet been chosen
Tor the new institution.
The home will be for the widows
ana orphans of members as well as
sor aged members themselves, and
Will cost 100000. The money is to
be raised by the various lodges and
by individual subscriptions.
The convention was the largest the
order has ever held at Pen Mar More
-han 5000 Odd Fellows. their wives
and children, were present, from Vir-
ginia. West Virginia, Pennsylvania,
The District of Columbia and Mary
land. Saul Praeger. Deputy Grand
Master. presided. in the absence of
H.. Dorsey Etchison, Grand Master,
who is in California.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
ADMIRAL KINKAID'S
CONDITION WORSE

Tie condition of Rear-Admiral
Thomas w. Kinkaid. United states
Navy, who has been a patient at the
Naval Hospital for the last few weeks
suffering from Bright's disease, is re-
ported as slightly worse today by the
naval surgeons who haze been attend
ing him Physicians admit of the
serious illness of Admiral Kinkaid
though it is stated there is no immedi-
ate danger in his condition.
Admiral Kinkaid, as previously told
in the Evening Capital, has for sey-
eraI years been in charge Of the Naval
Experiment Station. across Severn
river His health has been failing for
several months, and his condition lin
ally became such that he decided tc
become a patient at the Naval Eos
pital. He is well known here, thy
members of his family residing in An
napolis.
Or. Boggs and Dr. William 6
Thayor, OF Johns Hopkins University
we're called in consultation with tn,
naval surgeons yesterday ard saw thc
patient
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
HOLDS ENFORCEMENT
OF VOLSTEAD ACT IS
STRICTLY FEDERAL

. Attorney General Alexander Arm
strong. Of Maryland, has handed down
a ruling that the police of Baltimore
do not possess power TO make arrests
for yionuo of the Volstead act.
In his ruling Attorney General
Armstrong states that the Federal
administration of law constitutes "a
complete system in itself, and that
no State officer is bound to perform
any duty for the United States be-
cause of his Office.
The ruling is expected to mean a
large increase in the Federal force
in Baltimore and the other Maryland
cities.
Some weeks ago the attorney gen
eral ruled that State and city po-
lice were under no compulsion to
make arrests under the Volstead act.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
MANY TOTS SHOWN AT
GLEN BURNIE CARNIVAL
And Judge Found 1t Difficult To
Select Winners OF Contest
Last Night
THOUSANDS AT FETE

Despite the fact OF last nights rain
thousands OF people attended Baby
Show Night" at the Glen Burnie car
niyal. Babies galore were there;
some wide awake and laughing, others
sleepy. This event proved to be one
Of the most enjoyable and interesting
yet staged by the carnival committee,
and had long been looked forward TO
by both parents and children of the
community as a gala affair
Judges selected for the affair ex-
perienced great difficulty in picking
the winners from the number OF
handsome babies taking part in the
event. For quite a while they were at
loss 10 decide lust which ones OF
the L nber wore entitled to prizes.
One OF the judges committee stated
that in order to de5ide, the question Of
good looks be eliminated, and that the
decision was based on fne points. the
clohtes, carriage, taking into consider
alton, and development of the con
testant
The hnal DECISION or the JuaSeS
stood as follows For the best de-
yeloped baby over two years old, win
ners were Mr.. and Mrs. Schwabmand.
For the best developed baby under
two years old, winners were Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas Langley, of Earleigh
Heights, Anne Arundel county.
For the best baby twins. winners
were Mr.. and Mrs III. Kapz.
Much satisfaction has oeen felt over
the success OF the carnival thus far BY
the arrangement committee. Since
the opening day large crowds have
been in attendance, and before the end
of the week the committee now ex-
poets the total number to be much in
excess Of preliminary anticipations.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
CHARGED WITH CAUSING
DEATH OF HORSE

When John Beall. young farmer
of the Dayidsonville section of the
county, went to his home few days
ago, he was informed of the death OF
a valuable horse by the stableman,
John Forester, colored. MIR. Beall
was completely surprised over the in
formation, as The horse hal not been
H.
Investigation revealed that the ami
NAL had probably been beaten over
The head, causing death. Suspicion,
it is said, pointed to Forester, with
the result thai a warrant for his ar
rest was Issued a preliminary hear
ing was held before Police Justice
William S. Welch. of the city, this
morning, with the result that For
roster was held under $500 security
for the grand pury at the October
term OF Conrt
Mr.. Beall. it was said, values the
horse at $500
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
LADIES' COMMITTEES
FOR RESCUE CARNIVAL
Mrs. ]. w. Carter Selected AS
General Chairman For Fete
Last Of Month
TO GIVE HELP

we'll attended meeting of the lady
friends OF Rescue Hose Company was
held last evening at the eompany's
quarters for the purpose Of arranging
plans for the 1920 carnival
The meeting was marked by the
largest attendance of record, there be-
ing fotty-fiye present, and a very sue
cessful meeting was held. The car
nival will be held from August 2S to
September 4.
Mrs. J w Carter, who has success
fully led the ladies in previous Res
cue carnivals. was elected chairman
of the lady committees.
The following committees were ap-
pointed
Ice Cream-Brs. Burton Glow.
chairman; assistants, Mrs. ". W.
Boteler. Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. viii
liam Dove.
Sof. Drinks-Mrs. c. Tucker, chair
man; assistants. Mrs. vi. Linton and
Mrs Frank Rawlings.
Candy Table-Mrs ID. r. Vansant
Jr, chairman; assistants. Misses f..
Narsant G.. Jones. NJ. Williams. NJ
Jewell. A. Wattenscheidt. c. KellaT
J. Grollman, Mrs. John Flood.
Fish Pond Mrs. w. r. Miller,
chairman, assistant. Miss Lee
Cake Table-Miss ID Rawlings
chairman; assistants, Mrs George
Rawlings, Miss Mcnamara, Miss Gran
ford. Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Beall Mrs 7. Nc
New
Drawing Booth-Mrs. =. Frank.
chairman; assistants, Mrs. j. w Basil,
Mrs Thomas Kirby. Mrs Hurst Basil,
Miss Martha Adams, Miss L. Green
berg and Miss Alva Frank
Dance Floor-Miss Lillian EngeI.
Flying Horses--Mrs. James Hol-
land
Automobile Booth-Miss Gertrude
Nichols.
The several committees will meet
again Monday evening at o'clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
WELL KNOWN COUNTIAN
DIES AT BROOKLYN

Frank P. Anderson, 50 years old,
died at his home in Brooklyn yester-
day after a short illness. He was well
known in Anne Arundel county, where
he had been engaged in farming for
many years. His wife, who was Miss
Louisa Bedal, died about-10 years age
Mr.. Anderson is survived by two
sons, Ellsworth Anderson and Edward
B. Anderson, and a sister Mrs. George
Potee The funeral will be held from
the home at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Burial will bo in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
TEMPORARY DUTY FOR
MISS RUTH CURRY

Miss Ruth Curry, who accepted q
position on August 1 as elementary
and commercial teacher with the
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
ton, in connection with the re-
habiiitation of disabled men of the
army and navy, is at present attached
TO the central Office in Washington,
D. c., prior to going to Boston, Mass,
for active duty at the West Roxbury
Hospital. which is under control OF the
u. S. Public Health Service
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
ups GARRISON, D. A. r.,
,uONG TREES NOMINEES

..sv af lhe American Forestry
.4st n Washington, ID. C., just
.,.a tAc Evening Capital office.
.z.ne Or me American Forestry
anaa Pcrciyal sheldon Rids-
editor. in its August number,
r.. issued. contains an interesting
..t.ra fr5m the pen of Mrs. II. Will
~. garr4u. wife of Or. Burgan. pas
.-.f tbc First Methodist Episcopal
r,grb undcr the caption. Hall OF
Pane i1r TrCcs.
r.e article saws. several nomina-
r. anl very much interesting data
~. 1.r1 sent 10 the American For
.s- Association by those who are
..1als r1 see that the Liberty Tree"
..,. place iu The Hal! of Fame for
rr6,
Nr p " Burgan sent most in
..astInr account. and the Peggy
g,aar Tea Party Chapter. Daughters
Of hr American Revolution. have
rrfrs the tree which is considered
t many to be The oldest living thing
hc Eastern part of the country"
Following this from the. editor Of
american Forestry" is the article
written by Mrs Burgan. which says:
Tbt Tree Is ON the campus of st.
Johns College, Annapolis. Maryland.
rss giant tulip poplar was on that
gr when Columbus discovered Am
erica and the sturdy old tree has sur
WED the storms and changes OF near
O. n hundred years.
~ stands a giant among the other
Ha oi the campus It's trunk meas
wa twenty-sevcn feet six inches in
a0nmlcrtnCc abou; two feet from the
ground
Continued on Page 81
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
THE HARRINGTON
AGAIN ON DUTY

The ferry steamer Governor Emer-
son c. Harrington. plying between An
napoIis and Claiborne on the Eastern
shore. is again in commission. and
was making the regular trips across
the bay tcday.
The Harrington has been on Wood
ais railway, Baltimore, for nearly
two weeks undergoing repairs and
overhauling. The General Lincoln
that substituted for the Harrington is
Today tied up at the steamboat wharf,
foot Of King George street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
COL. CADD GOES
TO EASTERN SHORE

Col Luther H. Gadd, Chief Deputy
Clerk of the Court of Appeals, left to-
day for a visit of several days to the
Eastern Shore of Maryland. He will
first visit his Birthplace, Sudlersvillt,
Queen Anne's county. and then go to
Caroline county. whore for many
years he was one OF its leading citi-
zens, serving for is years as Clerk of
the Circuit Court there. The Colonel
expects TO return about Wednesday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
Mr.. S. c. MILLER
BUYS CITY PROPERTY

Among the deeds left for record to-
day. showing transfer OF title to Anna
polls real estate, was one from Ray
mond L Moss TO Sebastian Miller OF
the valuable property No. 107 Prince
George street, running tlrough 70
Dock street.
AIR. Miller. afEer making some alter
ations 10 the place. it IS understood,
will open up machine repair shop
for motorBoats and automobiles. He
has had long experience in that line,
having formerly conducted a marine
railway on Weems Greek.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
Acting President Of "Y'

Because of the absence from the
city of Mrs. w II. Kadesch and Mrs.
Theodore w Johnson, president and
president, respectively. of the
local Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation, Mrs. John S. Strahorn, the
secretary. is performing dual duties.
Mrs. Kadesch and Mrs. Johnson, who
are on their vacations. will be gone
about ter DAYS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-08-06
FIGURES OF COUNTY
CENSUS ANNOUNCED

Preliminary, but official figures Of
the population census of ammo Arun-
del county, by city wards and dis
sricts. have been announced by the
United States Census Bureau at Wash
ington. The complete table of these
figures will DC found on page 4 OF to-
DAYS Evening Capital