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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
OF SENATE
President Norris To Enforce
Rule Barring Lobbyists
From Floor:
A NUISANCE IN TrE PAST

Much satisfaction IS expressed ty
Senator'S over the announcement
made ty President Norris that he
would enforce the order. prohibiting
outsiders from congregating in the
Senate chant er while the hody is in
session. Complaints were. frequent at
previous sessions of interference with
business ty lobbyists ami others Fhe
enjoyed the privilege Of the floor
This was uniformly atased, ana to
such an extent that senator's had
their attention dis rac.ed@ from mat
ters under consideration.
Sometimes there were as many as
half dozen persons Interested in diff
ferent measures. who did rot hesitate
to tackle senator in his seat and
compel him to listen to their pleas.
Unwilling to appear rude, the law
maker was Obliged to su5mit to the
and it was plly after
promise had been extracted that he
was relieved Ofttimes a senator was
crowded out of his seat by one OF
these pests who occupied it until he
was through with his business. But
most annoying OF all was the con-
tinual hum of conversation which
members from hearing
what was going on.
The President intends te Put stop
10 this imposition and E&nce his or
Der Hereafter those ld byists and
others who would have s talk with
Senators will have to buttDnholc them
prior to the opening of & session or
after adjournment
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
THREE DEAD IN FIRE
AT EDGEWOOD ARSENAL
1nr the Assoeiated Press,

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 19.-Three
men lost their lives and four others
are seriously injured, one probably
fatally, in a fire which destroyed a
barrack, housing one hundred en-
ployees at the Edgewood Arsenal
near Aberdeen, Md. early yesterday
morning. All of the victims were ci-
villains. The news of the fire did not
tecome public here until today
j. H. Wilson, of Maryland; K. NJ.
Stradlen, of Tennessee, and w Ma
loney, of Indiana. were burned to
death. and IT, A. Maccafrey, Of New
York, was so badly burned that his
death is expected
The cause OF the fire, which oc-
cured about 1:30 a. m, Sunday, while
everyone was asleep, is not known
An investigation by the officers Of the
Arsenal is in progress The building
a frame structure. with three large
wings, was entirely destroyed. entail
ing loss estimated at $4,000.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
!. S. SMITH HEADS
JOINT COUNTY ASSO.
Farmers And Truckers Of Balti-
more And Anne Arundel
Elect Officers
AGENT NORRIS SPEAKS

At meeting of the Farmers and
Truckers Association. of Baltimore
and Anne Arundel counties. last Satur-
day In the Boosters Club in Baltimore
the following officers were elected
President, James S. Saith; vice-presi-
dent, Charles W. Shipley; secretary
John /. Rowe, and treasurer, c. II. Full
ton Kelly. All of these men, with the
exception OF Mr Rowe, are farmers of
Anne Arundel county.
A luncheon preceded the meeting.
This was served in very fine style. A
long table was arranged on one side OF
the hall at which majority OF those
present were seated. A luncheon con-
sisting OF roast pork. cold roast beef.
potatoes and sweet potatoes, with
gravy, pie and coffee and cigars
The County Agent for Anne Arundel,
George W. Norris, addressed the meet
ing on Buying at Retail and Selling
Wholesale" proving conclusively that
it cannot be done. He cited many in
stances in Maryland, where through
cooperation of farmers in buying, the
farmer had made his farm pay. He
also talked on and explained the plan
of organization of the Maryland To-
bacco Growers Association, calling at
tention to rise in prices Of that com
modify since the formation OF this or
ganiZation.
A similar meeting il to be held this
coming Saturday, January "a, at Har-
mans, for the purpose of organizing a
buying and selling agency for the
truckers and farmers of Anne Arundel
county. All farmers interested in
making more money on their crops
should not fail to be present at this
meeting Mr.. Smith, the president, ex
poets to explain the plan of the Balti-
more county branch. which saved their
members about a thousand dollars o
piece last year.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
AMERICAS ACCEPT
BURDENS THRUST
UPON NEW WORLD
Two Continents Press Forward
With Confidence In Better
Days Of Future, Secretary
Lansing Tells Pan-American
Conference Today
NOW HAVE A WORLD
MISSION TO FULFILL

Washington. Jan. 10. - Welcoming
the delegates to the second Pan
American Financial Conference on
ehalf OF the United States govern
ment. Secretary Lansing today de-
clared that the Americas accepted the
urdens thrust upon the new world
ty the war and would press forward
with confidence to the letter days OF
the future.
The conference is a new manifes-
tation OF the mutual interest and
friendship which means so much to
the common welf2re OF orr nations.
Mr.. Lansing said He declared that
the first conference in 1915. summon
ell to discuss difficulties arising from
European hosti1ities, marked a dis
tinct advance in the DEVELOPMENT OF
constructive Pan-Americanism by
translatlng the spirit OF helpfuness
into practical effort which contrasted
Oddly with the struggle across the
seas.
1T is fitting" the Secretary of
State continued, that with the close
OF that conflict, when an exhausted
world is cropping amidst the ruins OF
past prosperity to find foundations on
which to rebuild its shattered for
times, that our republics should again
assent lie in conference to consider
the financial and economic pro, lens
of the new era and to devise wars OF
adjusting our lives and intercourse to
the new conditions in harmony with
the impelling spirit of Pan-American-
ism.
"It is evident to all that the war
and its waste of life and treasure
have profoundly influenced the rela-
ton of the Americas to world affairs
We cannot avoid the new RESPONSE
ilities to one another and to the
Continued on Page Six1
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
READY FOR WORLD
OF VOTING WOMEN
Pageant Under Auspices Of
Women Suffrage League
In State Armory
MANY REPRESENTATIONS

All arrangements are complete for
the Pageant a World OF Voting
Women" to be given under the aus
pices OF the Women's Suffrage League
Of Maryland tomorrow evening at
O'Clock.
The Pageant is under the direction
Of Mrs Robert Walker of the Vaga-
tond Players OF Baltimore All the
costumes have arrived and the stage
erected. A full dress rehearsal will
lie held tomorrow afternoon at $50.
This Pageant is TO be given in hon
or of the members of the Senate and
House Of Delegates. While few in
vitations have been sent to the Off
Gals OF Annapolis. the public is cor
daily invited
Thirty of the states will be repre-
sented by young High School girls
in white robes, with flowing hair
The program is made up OF local
talent and not entirely by suffragists,
as follows;
Goddess of Liberty. Miss Mary d.
Magruder5 Peace, Mrs. L. c. Stevens;
Truth; Miss Mildred Brady Justice,
Miss Clara Belle Kent; Maryland
Womanhood, Mrs. Hemke; Austria,
Miss Shipley; New Zealand, Miss
Curry; Jugo-Slavia. Miss Helen
Childs; China, Miss Constance
Brady, Sweden, Miss Dorothy Brew
er; Australia. Miss Bertha O'Berry;
Roumania. Miss Elizabeth Moss; Nor
way. Miss NJ Moss; Isle Of Man, Miss
Halle Gray: Finland, Miss Edith
Childs; Italy, Mrs Richard G.
CLANCY; Denmark; Mrs Biles; Rus
sia. Miss Millicent Redmond; Poland,
Miss Lucy Redmond; British East
Africa. Miss Helen Smith; Hungary,
Miss Marjory Brewer; Scotland, Miss
Elizabeth Fowler; England, Miss Vir-
ginia Basil; Ireland. Miss Anna Cath
crime Redmond; Germany Miss Hef-
fenger: Wales. Mrs Shenton; Bel
GUM, Mrs. Kadesh; Iceland, Mrs. W.
]. King: Rhodesia, Mrs Wilson: Hol-
land, Miss Mary Munroe; Serbia, Mrs.
Bramtle; Canada, Miss Anna Thigh
man: Czcho-Slovakia. Miss Jessie
Finkbine.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
FIREMEN TO ELECT
THEIR MARSHAL TONIGHT

The annual meeting of representa-
ives of the three volunteer fire com
panies of the city for the election OF
a fire marshal for the year will be
held tonight in the Municipal Build
ing. Each of the companies will tie
represented ty five delegates at the
meeting. AS hirherto told in The
Capital, there will he no opposition
George T. Basil. of the Third ward.
Sho has filled the Office efficiently for
The last two years. and his re-elec-
-Aon is a foregone conclusion.
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Continued on Page Five)
COMPLETE INQUIRY
. Of SIMS CHARGES
SEN. Com. RULES
fpy the Assoe1ated l.ressl

Washington, ID. e., Jan. I0.-Gom-
plete investigation of Rear Admiral
Sims charges against the Navy De-
partments conduct of the war viii
be made by subcommittee now in
quiring into the awards Of naval dec
orations, as soon as it. coapletes ss
present task. This decision waP made
today by the full senate skaTa1 Com
mittee.
Unless the Senatorial investigation
of Rear Admiral Sims charges Of
failure of the Navy Department to CO.
operate fully with the Allies during
the war is made to the entire sats-
faction of the American people an in
quiry will be made by the Naval
Board, Secretary Daniels announced
today He added that:
mo organization in the history Of
the world ever did a better job than
| the American Navy"
While refusing to discuss Rear Adj
miral Sims letter of criticism of the
Department. he indicated that the Adj
miral had frequently clashed with the
Department through his insistence
that more destreyers be Withdrawn
from double conveys to augment the
anti-submarine force in European
waters.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
AIR OF REFINEMENT
ABOUT WHOLE AFFAIR

Nothing rs more cheerful and more
delightful than such an evening as hat
afforded by THE Masqueraders," the
dramatic organization OF midsh;pmen
at the Naval Academy in stop ThIeF"
which was produced on Friday and
Saturday before four audiences that
taxed the capacity Of the auditorium
The tasteful mellow setting, with its
dominant green tone. set off by touch
Of mahogany. lent an air of pronosrc-
ed refinement TO the whole play. Who
would not have been brought back 10
the straight and narrow path" In such
an atmosphere? An atmosphere height
ened by the actors themselves. tn
their predominant qualities or re5le-
ment and culture.
Not by these characters ics alane
could they have made such a succ SO.
II every member of the cast had rot
shown marked ability to portray lis
particular part.
ii was this happy combination Of
atmosphere and of acting that pla es
this years production Of the Masq e
raiders at the top of their many 8 &c
cesses
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
RHODE ISLAND MAY
REOPEN DRY" ISSUE
INV The Associated Press.)

Washington, ID. C., Jan. 19.-The
validity of the Federal Prohibition
Constitutional Amendment is to be
determined by the Supreme Court,
which today granted the State of
Rhode Island permission to institute
original proceedings TO test it and
enjoin its enforcement in that State.
The permission was granted by
Chief Justice White without comment
and without fixing any time for hear
ing arguments in the case. Rhode Is
land was one of the states that re-
fused to ratify the amendment
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
GOVERNOR HEARS
N MORE OBLIGATIONS
m APPROPRIATIONS
,..,5, Another Busy Day Con-
.,,ing Preparation Of Budget
Legislature Reconvenes To-
..-b.-House Committees Ex-
oec,ed
oru PLATFORM BILLS
ARE NOW IN SHAPE

c,yernor Richie is going through
..ater busy day Of It today, in con
-son with me preparation OF the
49,. and hearing delegations from
d. .e.eal state institutions asking
=, appropriations Representatives
ne Maryland School for Boys, and
y sate Board of Prison Control
~. among the delegations heard by
4, Goycrnor today
ghrn Ion The Senate and House
s, pslera'es reconyene tonight, per-
n. he chief interest will center in
i. announcement ly Speaker Ty-
ar. Of his committee selections for
.. House. II is not unlikely. how
,,s, that some OF the important bills
= gencral interest, will make their
,,,eaance in either branch.
Governor Richie has prepared the
Nh. to carry TIE Democratic party
,a,,om pledges into eeffect They
le introduced in the Senate and
House Of Delegates this week. it is
erected. and will be urged to pas
Ve as rapidly as possible. The Gov
gror t. anxious to have them out of
9. way tefore he takes up appoint
tents elrly In February
The most important innovation
prIosci is the Introduction OF the
crI service plan in all subordinate
rshans Of the state Government.
4 i Ho proposed that II shall apply
o alis Of departments. II the bill
Nae' Il will take effect on June i.
llis- rs provisions clerks and 9th
rs IA The State employ will not be
a-o,ei except for cause II the
NJ state administration is Repub-
ssa he patronage viii he on a far
PIE limited scale than heretofore.
Continued On Page SKI
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
NON-JURY TERM OF
COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

The January intermediate, or non
jury term of the Circui Court for
Anne Arundel county 4 egan this
morning. with Judge Robert Moss on
he fonch. The docket for the term
contains civil appeals, SO trials ard
9 appearance cases SoTse time was
spent in calling over the docket. and
he majority OF cases were continued
until the April jury term upon motion
Of counsel.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
ANNAPOLIS FOLKS
SHOW INTEREST IN
COMMUNITY WORK
Big Audience At Republic Thea
ire For Second Of Series Of
Sunday Afternoon Public
Meetings.. w. Weir, of
Washington, Speaks
PROGRAM OF FINE
MUSIC RENDERED

Further indicating that the people of
Annapolis and vicinity have entered
into the Community Service movement,
which has slpplanted the work done
under the auspices of the War Camp
Community Service. the second of the
series OF public meetings held in the
Republic theatre yesterday afternoon,
was marked by a much larger attend
ance than that OF the preceding San-
day. The principal speaker Of the oc-
casion was L. W. Weir, of Washington.
who has achieved marked success in
community work in Washington and
other places, and the program of the
meeting was punctuated by an inter-
esting program Of veal end ins;ru-
mental music, and humorous recita-
tons
Capt Wat T. Cluverius. Commend
ant OF Midshipmen et the Naval Acad-
emy, who is lending helr.v co-opera-
ton to the local community activities
OF the new organization. presided ever
the meeting. and delivered brief ad-
Dress Referring to the fact that the
w. c.. c. 8. furnished the foundation
for the community work among the
public generally, Captain Cluverius
urged cooperation in every particular,
and said we cannot live alone without
some community work. He said that
one might as well live on the banks of
jnugled stream. unless there is some
concerted interest in social and recre-
ational welfare.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
Ind. Eircmcnt Meet gonigllt

The regular monthly meeting of
memt ers OF Independent Fire Com
pany of volunteer fremen OF the Sec
ond ward, will he held al the Com
pany's quarters, "Porser Hail." on
Gloucester street tonight at O'Clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
BISHOPS GUILD TO
HEAR MRS. DENMEAD

The Bishops Guild of ST. Anne's
Parish will meet tomorrow afternoon
ct $3.50 o'clock at the residence Of Mrs
Bernard Wells on Prince George
street, at which time Mrs. Frank Den
mead. of Baltimore. will be the guest
of honor. Mrs. Denmead also will de-
liver an address to the members of the
Guild.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
pone,s Decoration For Benson

Through Cardinal Gibbons will be
sent an honor for Admiral William S.
Benson, (retired), chief OF naval opera
tions OF the United States.
The decoration will be in the form of
the grand cross of St Gregory the
Great, military class, which has been
conferred on Admiral Benson by Pope
Benedict
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
NOTICE

The members of Metropolis Lodge
No. II, /. o. o. F., are requested to pe
present az the meeting to be held
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20. 1920, as
business of importance will be- brought
up for action by the Lodge.
GEORGE +. QUAD.
l20 Recording Secretary
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{ Continued on Page Five
NOTICE

After being out OF the paper so long, the
public is thinking that we are not buying
the second hand line any more, we are TAX
Ing great liberty to let the public know
that we are still buying Ladies and MEMS
clothing; mems. ladies shoes; furniture
kitchen utensils. mattlngs and rugs. Please
give us the first call. MRS. PAULINE
BLOOM, 90 Main street, Annapolis, Md,
phone c. X F. sol X - or drop a postal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
Background or Organization

Saying that the background of Com
munity Service work was established
back in 1910. and that the late Theo-
dore Roosevelt was one OF the chief
sponsors of 1t, Mr.. Wier. in his adj
dress, said that it resulted in the for
nation OF the Fairgrounds Association
OF America. He spoke OF the extension
OF the social conditions among the
soldiers at home and abroad during
the lats-world war, and how vastly dif-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
Well Balanced Cast

So we'll balanced was the cast tina it
is difficult to select any one as he
dominant actor Mdshipman Allan b
Cook, the president of the Masqu or
aders. acted the part Of an abse 1T
minded old gentleman with master III
skill His gestures and movemc Is
were especially graceful and finish !
This changes OF countenance clee ely
portraying the working OF his mind
So thoroughly. indeed. had he gras ed
his part that 1t seemed as though he
must always be the old gentleman OF
the stage.
The part of the bridegroom was
taken by Midshipman Samuel w. nu
Bois, who with professional skill, filled
this difficult role of extreme agltat on
over the haunting fear that he had in
herited an uncle's nirmity-klepto-
mania His sustained emotion through
out, his clever acting. and his emotion
al stress of voice found a marked ap-
preciation in the audience.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
SultOr And Physician

Midshipman Oswald s Colclough. as
DR.. Wliloughby, the best man at Miss
Carr's wedding, interchanged with
ease and skill his role as an ardeAt
suitor OF Miss Joan Carr, a sister OF
the bride, and that of the friendly
physician advising Cluney in regard 70
his supposedly inherited weakness
kleptomania. The scene at the safe
where he was caught by the whole
Carr family as he was trying to return
some certificates that had been mad
vertently removed, displayed unques-
tionable dramatic ability.
the thief to stop, impersonated by Ms
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
MARKED ABILITY
SHOWN BY N||DDIES
BEFORE F0OT[IGHTC

Masqueraders Give Splendid
Portrayal Of Stop Thief" In
Annual Show - Hundreds Of
Naval And Annapolis Folks
See Clever Acting
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-19
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lated press Dis
S,' A..cbss Of late news at
. and abroad are pub
'Ol.t r.t,d in The Capital
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Continued On Page SKI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-28
.BI6 CELEBRATION
COLUMBUS DAY.
Contract for Splendid
Fireworks Display Has
Been Signed

Most people OF Fa1rRont and VI
cinity will remember the elaborate
manner in which the local Italians
last year celebrated Columbus day,
October IL. This year the day
will be even more impressiVeIy CD.
served and at the last meeting OF
the Christoforo Colombo societe
contracts were signed with repro
sentatives OF the Fazzoni Brothers
OF New Castle, Pa, for fireworks
exhibition that will surpass any
thing ever before seen in this sec
ton. -,
This year an admission fee will
be charged for the display.
Those who buy tickets IN al
vance will get them for 90 cents
which includes war tax. Those
who walt until the night OF the ez-
hibition will be charged Is cents:
There will be big parade Oh
marching men and women, many
bands, public speaking and other
events during the day and the IRE
works display at night.
Afeature OF the display this year
will be O piece showing the Amer
lean and italian flags and figures
Of an American sailor and an Amer
lean soldier. This will be the
goodnight offering and will be
very fino, the committee claims.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-28
EAST SIDE
-:-NEWS-:-
Death Of Mrs. Sophia seIby

a feeling OF sadness prevailed
among the friends Of Mrs. Sophia
Conn Sel6y. the mother OF Mrs.
George Shumaker, when the mes
sage was received that she was no
more, her death tal5ing place AT
five o'clock Monday evening at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Stew
art Cordray at Morgantown. She
was about eighty five years Of age
and death was due to an affection
OF the heart from which she had
suffered the past two years, She
had resided with Mrs. Shoemaker in
Guffy street. the past three years
and had made many friend who are
saddened at the news Of her de-
mise. Her maiden name was
Sophia Conn before her marriage 10
William Selby who preceded her to
the grave eighteen years ago. She
leaves three daughters and three
sons, Mrs. Anna Westfall of
Shinnson; Mrs. Margaret Sho.
maker of Fairmont; Mrs. Essie
Cordray OF Morgantown. Rev ]. A.
Selby, president Of the West Vir-
ginia Methodist Protestant Confer
ence OF Parkersburg; John Selby
and Frank Selby. Funeral SER
vices will be held Wednesday ut
the Cordray residnce in Green
street, Morgantown and interment
made in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-28
Terrible TASTE II
REMOVED IRON
CASTOR OIL
New Process Robs Old
liable Family Renleig
of DisagreeabIe TASTE

The chemists OF Spencer 8
& Sons. Inc. one Of the laEge
manufacturers OF castor oil IN ~ q
world, have perfected Q rem =
able process by which an nqusest
ing taste is removed from 90 oE
Gil. In the opinion OF ply !ciati9l
and druggists VINO are already
miliar with Kellogg's TRstete
Castor OIL, this remarkable tiills
proVement Is a real blessing gt
the same old.fashioned casit9oqf
that every physician pTesesi 1ss
It's 100 per cent pure castor ~
But that nauseating taste haaS 1eetl
eliminated. Strength and pttft
remain the same. Today you q1Il
take Kellogg's Tasteless GaEfnel ~
easily. Children take It without
coaxing or bribing. Do not aeeape
substitutes. Sold by all good cru
Eists. II you want castor OF
solutely without nauseatiuG
insist on genuine laboratory rus
bottles, plainly labelled kelL9gg
Tasteless Castor OIL. Three stEest
15c, 35c and Csc.