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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
MANY Of THE CHURCHES
GREET THE NEW YEAR
Happy New Year.

But few churches in and about An
aapols were dark last night, as most
Of them greeted the New Year with
Watch Night services. The Ola Year
was rung out and the New Year rung
in at nearly every church in town, and
he services were solemn and impress
sive
In few instances the Watch Night
services began at o'clock with songs
and a social hour and then a prayer
service between II o'clock and mid
night. Short addresses were delivered.
giving brief reviews of the work of the
last year aad phophecies of the future
Most of the services began at 1880 or
II o'clock, lasting until after midnight.
and consisting of songs and prayers
and talks by the pastors.
Thanksgiving services were held in
the Catholic church at 1880 and 5
O'Clock, with a sermon and solemn
benediction. There were masses in al
the churches today. which is also the
Feast of the Circumcision, and attend
ance on this day is obligatory.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
M|DSH|PMAN JOY.
EXPIRED At NAVAL
HOSPITAL TODAY
Victim Of Accidental Shooting
In Woods Near Eastpol,
Sank Rapidly During Night =
Bullet Lodged Near Brain,
fastening Death
BODY SENT TO FORMER
HOME AFTER SERVICES

Lapsing into Inconsistencies latc n
the night. Midshipman Carroll Joy ~
Keokuk, Iowa, victim OF an acciden'a,
shooting in woodland at East or
near Annapolis on Tuesday taternooG
died at g.: 80 o'clock this morning al tn
Naval Hospital. where he had been
patient since the unfortunate occur
ence
Funeral services over the re naas
were held at the Naval Aca oy
Chapel at 3 o'clock this afternooa, al-
ter which the body was escorted ta "a
local railway station to be Ship q 'o
mis- late home in keokuk for h4llal.
Fhe father OF the unfortunate IL ar
rived here this morning, and VIII 9N-
company the body home. She iea'a
Of young JOY, surrounded - SAT- cir
cumstances. has cast 4 gloon owe he
regiment of midshipmen and ever ore
connected with the Naval Academy
AS told in yesterdays issue ol Tho
Capital Midshipman JOY with two CON
panions and classmates, X. Il. Van
Zant and NJ G. Thompson, were q sot
ing an afternoon OF liberty, carr iu<
with them two revolyers they weai in
TO the woodland to engage in tarS
practice Midshipman Thompson had
fired a shot at a target and tusa j t2
his comrades to comment upon q, ~
the same time attempting TO st3u7t
safety catch on the revolver. andien-
ly the weapon was discharged. and jhe
bullet entered the base of the nsas of
Midshipman Joy, He was hurried 10
the Naval Hospital. While his osndi-
ton was regarded as serious froto the
start, 1t was not thought thai IL 3ula
prove fatal II was later fOuDd, hn"-
ever. that the bullet had lodged a. the
base OF the brain which further c'm-
plicated his condition. Last nIght be
began to sink rapidly and expi cd
early this morning. as above stated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
NEW YEARS. EVE HOP.
Last Dance Of Regiment For
1919 Has Novel Features
MISS LOVE STRIKES BELL

The annual New Years Eve ball
given by the regiment OF midshipmen
Of the Naval Academy, marked the
chief social event in connection with
the passing of the old. and the advent
OF the New Year.
The ball was held in Dahlgren Hall,
and was attended by hundreds Of
girls from Baltimore. Washington,
New York and Philadelphia. many of
whom have been spending the week
here enjoying the informal dances that
always are big feature of the Yule-
tide holidays at the naval institution
The dancing, which began at 8
O'Clock and continued until shortly af-
ter the midnight hour. was marked by
the usual impressive ceremony as the
midnight hour arrived A couple OF
minutes before musician OF the or
chestra OF the Naval Academy band
blared the signal from a cornet, which
caused all ligAts to be dimmed, as
Miss Harriet Love. daughter of Col.
and Mrs. J. NJ. Love. OF the Army, ac-
companied by Midshipman Morton
Hutchinson, OF the first class, acting
chairman OF the hop committee.
mounted dias and tapped '8 bells, ="
the nautical stroke OF the midnight
hour, and simultaneously a musician
sounded taps Immediately after
wards the dancers Joined their re-
spective partners and glided along the
floor to the strains of Home, Sweet
Home"
The guests were received by Mrs.
Cluverius. wife OF Capt Wat T. Clu-
yerius, Commandant of Midsh!pmen,
assisted by Midshipman Paul E PHIL,
OF Connecticut, the midshipman COM
mander OF the regiment. and also a
member OF the hop committee.
Van
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
SUCCEEDS Mr.. WAKEFIELD
Secretary Lane Reported Head
Of Fidelity Co., Baltimore
IS A LEADING FINANCIER

Secretary Franklin X. Lane. OF the
Department of the Interior. will sue
ceed former Governor Edwin Warfield
as president of the Fidelity and De-
posit Company of Maryland. located in
Baltimore Mr. Warfield resigned
about a month ago because OF i'll
health
Van Lear Black or Gen W Bladen
Lowndes will succeed MIR Warfeld as
president OF the Fidelity Trust Com
pany the two corporations to be seq
regated
Mr.. Lane was ranked as the ablest
member of President Wilson's cabinet
since its organization in 1913. He is
no stranger in Baltimore His last
public appearance there was two years
ago when he was guest of the Press
Club at a patriotic celebration on the
roof garden OF the Hotel Emerson. On
that occasion he made a speech, which
not only won the applause of the audi
ence. but which also attracted wide at
tention Because OF his birth in Can
ada he is ineligible to be President OF
the United States. But for this con
stitutional obstacle his boom for the
Democratic nomination next year to
succeed Mr. Wilson would overtop ali
others. Prior 10 entering the Presi-
dents cabinet. Mr. Lane was chairman
OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, having been a member OF that
body since 1905 He was born at Char
iottetown, Prince Edward Island. Can
ada, July Is. 1864. He has passed his
fifty-ffth birthday
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
THREATENS
Desperate Situation Of Remnant
OF Armenians
HELP THEM AT ONCE

The desperate situation OF the
remnant of the Armenians which hes
survived Turkish crueltes is de-
scribed in a cablegram sent to Near
East Relief Headquarters ty c. f
Vickrey. executive secretary of that
organization, who has just conclud-
ed a tour OF Western Asia His cable
gram says:
Have just returned from interior
OF Caucasus where million refugees
and other Armenians have reached
state of destitution that teggers all
description. Most OF able bodied men
have already perished fighting for Al
lied cause Remnant chiefly women
and children are surrounded hy hos
tile Turks, kurds and Tartars. and
face almost certain determination this
winter unless help on large scale
comes from America. These people
universally recognized in normal
times as the most thrifty industrious
and prosperous people of Western
Asia have now been for four years
exiled or fugitive from their ances-
trail homes. Their last vestige OF ne
gotiable property has lcep sacrificed
for food and protection. Repatriation
this year utterly impossible TURKS
still hold their homes. Attempted re-
turn means death Thousands o.
women and children have tut 2 sin
gle garment to cover their nIGedneGs.
and to protect them from the bitter
ly cold winter on the high plateaus
around Mount Ararat. Empty -four
sacks caring names OF well-knoWn
American firms are improviacd as
clothing for children. Rags are used
as shoes All flour and food staples
now comes through Near East Re
lief but total supply in prospect will
last only few weeks at most Hun
dreds OF tons of cast-off clothing
from America could be used inlae-
diately Thirty thousand tons OF
foodstuffs in addition TO present sup
ply must be provided or this winter
will tring the greatest harvest of
death from famine that has yet teen
known by this martyr nation.
Give money, give clothing. Send
It Immediately to f. w. Iglehart.
Treasurer, Near East Relief, p. 0.
Box 1856, Annapolis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
TOBACCO GROWERS
TO HOLD MEETING

Everyone interested in the growing
OF tobacco is urged to attend a meet
ing Of the Anne Arundel Branch OF the
Maryland Tobacco Growers Associa-
tion at Claggett's Hall, Tracey's Land
ing, on Saturday, January 3, 1920. at
2:30 p. IN.
The meeting is called for the cleo
tion of officers and delegates of the
association for the ensuing year 1t is
highly important that all growers
should be present and see that tile
right men are elected to these respon-
sible places. as on the officers and
delegates depend the life and success
of the association. Anyone neglecting
to come Is doing the association an in
justice
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
VALE, OLD YEAR;
HOWDY, TO NEW
Birth OF 1920 Heralded With
Much Noise And Pande-
mon;url Rcigns
A FEARFUL WELCOME

All annapolis ade a fond adieu TO
old 1919 at midnight. despite the fact
that il had been year OF many trials
ana tribulations. and the II. c. l.. had
made it year long to lie rcmemi err
ed, rot to men on coal riles and
general upheay.l in social conditions
every where
The hearty welcome given to the
New Year 1920. was q noisy one.
Bells Changed, Whistles llew ana the
siren Big jim" screeched It's loud
est. longest screech Pistols were
fred al random. lolg efore and long
after midnight. and pandemonium
reigned. Il was hilarions greeting
given 1920. Even though the flowing
iowl was thought to lie conspicuously
absent. there was scent of some
thing in The air that told drop or
TWO must lie left somewhere for
somel ody i'll these parts.
The streets were alive with people.
making merry and homeward hound
from church or dance hall AT an
early hoLr this morning the rain e
gan and until nearly O'Clock there
was continuous downpour. wash
ing away some of The remnants Of
dirty snow and slush that have hid
len the sidewalks and streets for
week or more
That the New Year entered wet
is no indication that the condition
,t-iI ;,,I ,1,
he sun soon came oat and dried up
,kings considerably. The weather
forecast is fair and colder"
This new year will have TIE add
tional day which leap year gives it,
and there will lie 366 days and Fet-
ruary will have 20 days. II is also
distinguished as a "woman's year"
II ray he that 1920 will discover some
way of ringing down the high cost
of living, of settling industrial prob
lens. so that labor and capital like
the lion and the lamb, may lie down
together, and without the lamb being
inside the lion, and possibly. just
possibly, some method may come out
Of 1920 that will make Congress ac-
tually do something toward settling
the problems that confront the coun-
try
All in ALL 1920 promises to be a
greater and a better year than was
1919 Business prospects were never
letter, according to all accounts.
Things are becoming better adjusted
than they have been since the war in
Europe broke out. and this adjust
ment is expected to continue until
things are on a stable basis-not the
basis of prewar times, hut a basis
hat will permit an approach at least
% normal conditions. Men VIII be-
come accustomed to doing without the
cup that cheers and also inebriates,
and as a nation. America will be So
erer than it ever has cen The
prosperity that has come to the ma
ton, il is expected, will continue
through the year and grow greater
With each passing day.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
c. |. PALMER IS
CHOSEN To HEAD
STATE TEACHERS
Frederick County Nan Elected
President Of Maryland State
Teachers Association For The
Coming Year - Endorses Suf-
frage For Women
OPPOSES AFFILIATION
WITH u. S. FEDERATION

At its closing session yesterday OF
the three days convention Of the
Maryland State Teachers Associa-
ton. which convened on Monday in
the Western High School, Baltimore.
the Association elected G. Lloyd Pal
mer superintendent Of the Frederick
County Schools. president for tho
coming year
The retiring president, David T.
Weglein, principal of the Western
High School. was elected first vice
president; Miss Lena c. Van Bibter.
Of State Normal School. second vice
president; Hugh W Cadell. supern-
tendent Of Cecil County schools, sec
retary; Dr. L. Bergman, principal Of
Junior High School No. rs, treasurer.
and superintendent f. +. Webb. OF
Allegany County. new member Of the
executive committee
The association voted against
unionization or affliation with the
American Federation of Labor or any
other non-professional organization al
The closing session in the morning
1t Western High School. Superin-
tendent NJ S FL Unger, OF Carroll
County, introduced the the resolu-
tion as chairman Of the committee on
resolutions 1t was declared that T.
does not serve the teachers interest
best to organize as a ranch OF lhe
American Federation of LaI or or
other professional organiza
fiOpc
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
ALBERT RICHARDS
DIES IN FLORIDA

A telegram was received mere this
morning b. Judge and Mrs. Moss.
from Mrs. Alter A. Richards, an
nouncing the death of her husband.
caused by pneumonia at Tampa, Fla,
where they were spending the win
ter. owing to Mr.. Richards failing
health.
The Richards are well known here
where they have many friends. Their
son. the late Lieut--Comdr. Clarence
Richards. was a graduate of the Ma
val Academy, and married sister OF
Mrs. Edward D. Johnson, OF this city.
The remains OF Mr.. Richards will
lie taken to Wellington, Kan, his old
home, for iuterment-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
GOVERNOR HOST
n OFFICERS Of
MILITARY FORCES
c...f Executive Held Annual
New Years Day Reception At
rxecn.iye Mansion This Morn
.,g-spirit OF Holiday Was
RamCan.
crvPPAL MEMBERS OF
STAFF ALSO THERE

,.su.rq ont a custom that has
..o4.5 over 4 period OF many years
A no Chief Executives OF the
e,... Governor Harrington was. this
-.rg hos. al reception to the
~,ndlag officers OF the military
.res ot ihe state
The guests included members OF
4. military STAN OF the Governor.
,oeors OK ;he Old Guard and also
=. ot8cers Of the Maryland State
cad the organization OF which has
..eo placed in The hands OF Col. Clln-
u. riggs. a former Adjutant-Gen-
e-ll i me State
The reception took place at II
~ta,s and was followed by buffet
rsrheon, which was served in the
sa,ed.ning room The reception was
sag afolr, although the Governor
vas assisted IN receiving his military
gse,ts by Mrs. Harrington. Adjutant-
General Henry NJ Warield, Col.
Charles ~ NdilHcI, MlsS Nctllc W"No'
state Librarian, and Misses Ellen
Johnson and Dorothy Ziegler Of Pitts
lareh who are house guests of the
llar.ngtons for over the New Years
holiday
large p0insettla formed the cen
'repIece OF the table decorations. and
lke flowers and other greens OF the
Yu.etlde season. potted, or hung about
the walls Of the several rooms, were
% be seen here and there. The Gov
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
NEW CAPITAL RATES
EFFECTIVE TO-DAY

For the first time since its establish
ment in 1884, thirty-six years ago. the
Evening Capital increases its price for
the paper today and beginning with its
issue today vii sell for two cents, in
stead OF one eent'a copy.
This advance in price is due to the
increased cost of material, paper, ink,
metal. etc, and especially to the in
creased cost OF labor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
Salary Schedule Inaorsed

The matter OF salary increase was
acted on. and the minimum salary
schedule, as previously announced
was recommended. This recommen-
dation involves an increase of $780,
900 in the pay of Maryland put lie
school teachers, and an Appropriation
Of $150000 for a teachers training
program. Dr. Henry s. West. prin-
cipal of Maryland State Normal
School and chairman Of the commit
tee on legislation, introduced this
recommendation. which was called
the most reasonable schedule which
Continued On Page Threel
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
Notice to Subscribers

OWING to the increased
~ cost OF paper anI all
other materials and cx-
penses incident to the pub
lication Of newspaper the
EVENING CAPITAL is
compelled to raise its price
to = cents per copy, - cents
per month. ani $500 per
year. in advance. to become
effective on anl after Jan
uary /, 1920. The actual
expense Of issuing the pa
per IS considerably more
than double what il was
FIVE years ago.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
NOTICE

business meeting of Mothers
Circle, January 2, 1920, at y w.
{. A. headquarters at 80. Full
requested.
j Y. II. Pres.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01
Continued On Page Three)

Continued On Page Three)
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
The Annual Meeting OF the Stock
holders Of The Annapolis Banking
Trust Company will be held at its
AnsIuE Rooms JANUARY s, 1920. at
Z clack noon
: HOWARD THOMPSON, JR.,
P Treasurer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01

Happy New Yea
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01

Happy &ew J
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01

..oc;a,ed Press S Dis
..hes Of late news at
. and abroad are pub
DV' ,..bed in The Capital
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01

Happy New AeaT
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-01

New Year
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-24
Obituary Notice.
On February 6, 1920, Mrs. Lavinia

On February 6, 1920, Mrs. LaVlnla
Courtney passed away in the eighty
fourth year of her age,
She was a splendid Christian wo-
man, always faithful to her church
and devoted to her Lord. She was a
devoted mother, whose beautiful
Christian influence is indelibly stamp
ed on the lives of the son and daugh-
ter who are left to mourn her.
Whereas, God in His all-wise Prov
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-24

reavement and we pray that God
may richly bless them.
4th. That these resolutions be in
scribed in our minutes, published in
the county paper, in the Baptist
Courier and copy sent to the fam
lily.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. E. L. RYAN
MRS. J. W. PRITCHARD,
MRS. J. A. CLARKE.
Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-24

idence has called her above to the
mansion not made by hand, Be- it Re-
solved:
1st. That the Ebenezer w. M. U.
has lost from it's number a faithful
and loyal member whose influence
will be greatly missed.
End. That we bow in humble sub
mission to Him who doeth all things
well.
3rd. That we extend our deepest
sympathy to her family in their be-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-24
SHOES! SHOES!!

We are the sole agents in this town for the famous
Walk-Over Shoes shoe of quality and service. It is
a shoe with reputation. 'Nough said.
Our mems low quarters have arrived and
will gladly show them to you They come in all styles
and excellent qualities The ladies' low quarters
arriving daily They correct and fine fitting models
for all occasions, reasonably priced.
We have also received large shipment of the
celebrated Peters Shoes Shoes for every member of
the family. We pay special attention to fitting chill
dren with good quality Shoes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-24
NoTAsEM HOSIERY

We carry complete line of the we'll known Not.
assem- Hosiery for every member of the family Ladies
silk hose in all colors sold at very moderate prices
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-24
MEMS SPRING SUITS

Just arrived-some of the snappiest young mems
suits 1t will be pleasure to show you the styles.
Every suit we'll tailored and of excellent quality.
Step around to Mukashy's for your spring suit
and money.
The evening world., 1920-12-14
WOMAN KIDNAPS
BABY ON PRETEXT
OF BUYING SHOES
ProfeSSed Christmas Relief
Worker Missing . With
11-MonthS Boy.

A mothers intuition warned Mrs.
George Malone not to permit the
strange woman who spirited away
her eleven-months- old boy. George,
Yesterday Afternoon to leave their
home on the fourth floor Of No. 4O2
East 4sth Street alone with him, Mrs.
Malone told an Evening World re-
porter to day.
L found the woman playing with
my seven little ones when returned
about 4.30 o'clock yesterday after
noon from the Butchers" said Mrs.
Malone.
"she was tall and thin, pleasant
and kindly, and had laid off her
brown coat and hat. She told me
she represented tho New York
Americans Christmas Fund and
wanted to take George out and buy
him a pair of shoes. I said Lena, my
eldest girl would go with her, too,
and she seemed pleased,
Lena says they went TO a shoe
store at Second Avenue and .4th
Street, and the woman said to her:
" I'll tell you what you do, Lena.
You go back and get the rest of the
children and Ill buy shoes for all of
you
Lena did this and when she got
back TO the shoe store the woman
and George were gone"
The New York American declared
the woman was an impostor, and that
the paper and members of its Christ.
mas Fund will help the police to trace
her and George. The police said
general alarm had been sent out, but
had no theory to offer other than the
kndnapper, filled with the maternal
instinct, craved n child for herself
The missing infant has brown
eyes and hair with a dark spot on his
left eyeball. He wore a white flannel
dress with pink stripe, white coat and
cap and black stockings with black
button shoes.
Five of Georges little brothers and
sisters were playing about the rooms
to-day unmindful Of "brudder's" dis
appearance. But eleven year old
Lena, head OF the family in the alb
sence of mother and dad, was much
worried, feeling her responsibility
very keenly. While Mrs. Malone
pines for the child she feels no harm
could come to him from so kindly
kidnapper.
The evening world., 1920-12-14

Greek Destroyer Sinks, but Her
Crew Is Saved.
ATHENS, Dec. 1.-THE Greek de-
stroyer Navkratousa foundered in the
Mediterranean near the Island OF
Melos yesterday. The crew was saved.
The Washington times., 1920-03-15
MADAME VICTORIA.

EGYPTIAN PIANIST AND MEDIUM.
Can tell you anything you wish to know
or find out in business, health, Ynd family
affairs; tells you the name of the lady or
gentleman you will marry and when you
will marry Have you found the one you
have bestowed your affections upon acting
cool or distant toward you? Tho Madame
can tell the cause for II. She can tell you
II the you love is true or false and
tell you how to win and hold the one of
your choice; tells you what business and
what part OF the world Is most lucky for
you and advises you how to gain and hold
a good position; she brings the separated
together; makes happiness between man
and wife. The Madam can tell you IL any
body has put bad luck or evil influence on
you and she can tell you how to take it
off. The Madam can tell you the cause
of your troubles and how to avoid them.
Can advise you In divorce cases; when to
speculate and where to locate. This lady
does not tell to please you, but gives only
truthful advice you can depend on. Salts
faction guaranteed or no charge. Read
ing, 81. sos st. N. W., bet sth and 10th
DAILY AND SUNDAY.
The Washington times., 1920-03-15
PROF BEL MONT.

Noted C1airvoyant and Palmist- can read
your life by the lines in your palm. which
are the record Of your life. Being a grad
uate Of two colleges Of paimistry, and his
wonderful gift of second sight enables him
to lift the Veil OF mystery and reveal to you
important matters of your future life
Gives advice on business matters love,
health and family affairs; tells name Of
your future husband or wife; tells ~ ono
country Is luckiest to you; what to do to
be successful in life; removes troubles Of
all nature; brings the separs'~ I'd together;
tells the secret OF having rersc hal Influence
with your associates. Prtt Belmont Is q
Psychologist of World Rsrowp. Readlngs
81. 1916 New York ave. N. W., next door
to Masonic Temple.