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The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-28
REVIEW OF THE
 COTTON TRADE
DECLINES PERSIST IN CONTIN-
 LANCE OF SELLING WITH A , DROP OF TWO HUNDRED
 POINTS.

New Orleans, June 27. = Declines persisted in the cotton market throughout last week, the opening being lower and the market standing at its best to 38 points under the close of the preceding week. At the lowest the trading months were 23O to 251 points under the close of the week before. The range from the highest to the lowest levels was POS to 235 points and the close showed net losses of 184 to 248 points, July making the smallest loss and closing at 36.06. nI the spot department middling lost 100 points and closed at 39.75.
 The weekend brought the first bale of the new season to this market. It was raised at Edinburg, Tex.
 This coming week will be short since both American markets closed Friday evening for triple holidays in observance of Independence Day. The government reports on condition co June 25 will be issued Friday at 11:30 o'clock New Orleans time and along with it will be a report on the acreage and the first indicated crop figures of the season.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-28
RATTLE CENTERS 1 ON ISSUES AND
 | NOT ON THE MEN
l, moo WILL ACCEPT, FRIENDS
 IRE TOLD; SEN. ROBINSON IS ruOsEN AS THE WILSON CAN nInATE FOR CHAIRMAN.

Gan Francisco, June 27.-Friends
 .um c. McAdoo have received what
 hsv characterize as assurance that
 n,ominated MT. McAdoo vii laccept.
 The definite statement that MT. r,Adoo would accept was made by
 Fboma B. Love, national committee
 han from Texas.
 q say with assurance that if nom-
 ,sted he will accept." MT. Love de. |,r,d in a formal statem.nt.
 San Francisco, June 27.-Issues Isther than men, furnish the battle ,round fo rthe Democratic national Snvention, opening today.
 Candidates cannot be considered Bntil prohibition the league of na-
 ions and the Irish questions have hcen
 m,cht out on the floor. Contests over
 hose blanks in the party platform
 eem ienvitable and the convention
 
 s all set for stormy time.
 The big fight is over William elm kings Bryan's determination to have
 4 platform no wet can run on." On his the administration-or Wilson Ioces appear so far to be pursuing a hands off policy. AS yss no one 'nows what to expect from the White House.
 | On the league of nations issue the Sdministration forces are lined up lor a plank modeld aftr the Virginia Datform, which delcares for a cove bant "without destructive reserva- |ions."
 Mir. Bryan and his associates want declaration for the league with |eservations to safeguard every in- |rest." The lines of the fight over |he Irish question are not So clearly Defind.
 BurlesOn Picks McAdOo @cMAdoo is going t obe nominated" Postmastr General Burleson said to- Bay.
 The Postmaster General is the most Pccomplished politician in the presi- Pent's cabinet He can see nothing to (he work of this convention but abso- |ute control of the convention by those |oyal to the administration and the of McAdoo for the presi- Rency.
 Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Ar Fansas has become the eleventh hour Phoice for permanent chabmani Continued on Page Three)
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-28
IFS URGED NOT
 TO DELAY CALL
CORDELL HULL URGED BY MA TIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY TO USE INFLUENCE WITH THE TENNESSEE GOVERNOR.

Washington, June 27. = Governor Roberts of Tennessee was urged by officials of the national woman's par ty today to issue the proclamation calling for a special session of the Tennessee Legislature without delay in order that women of that and oth- CT state might participate in con gressional and state primaries during July and August. Eight states will hold primaries during the next two months.
 The telegram to Governor Roberts, was signed by Miss Sue White, state chairman for Tennessee of the nation al woman's party, at the same time message was sent to Cordell Hull, national committeeman for Tennes- see, at San Francisco, urging that he use his influence to secure an early meeting of the state Legislature.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-28

The date on which the Chicago Bloomer girls will play Prescott ball team has been changed from July l to June 30, Wednesday of next week Because of mixed dates, the manager called up here yesterday and stated that his team would be here one day earlier than anticipated.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-28

Have the Daily Arkansas Gazette delivered at your residence every morning for breakfast-Jack Johnson Newsdealer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
PENITENTIAL SEASON
BEGINS. TOMORROW

Tomorrow will be Ash Wednesday,
the first day of Lent The penitential
season will be observed with more
services this year by al the churches,
especially by the Catholic and Epis-
copalian.
In the Catholic church ashes OBJ
tanned from the burning OF the palms,
blessed last Palm Sunday Will be
placed on the foreheads OF the mem
hers OF that faith to remind them OF
death and the needed spiritual pre-
parations for it. The ashes will be
blessed at special ceremonies at the
morning mass
Special Lenten services will be held
every Wednesday. Friday and Sunday
evenings in the Catholic church. The
service Of the Stations of the Cross
VIII be held every Friday evening
TIE order Of the Pope telling Catho-
lies they must fast and abstain dQr-
ing Lent will be read in all the
churches tomorrow
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
LIEUT.. COM. KNOX DEAD
Young Naval Officer Succulnbs
To Pneumonia Following Flu
FUNERAL ON THURSDAY

Lieutenant Commander Forney NJ.
Knox. United States Navy an instruc-
tor in the Department Of Modern Ian
guages al the Naval Academy, lied
$50 o'clock last night al his resi-
dence, 93 Market street. following an
attack OF pneumonia, superI1duce' oy
the FLU" He had been i'll for about
two weeks. The attack Of fla soon
developed into pneumonia. and Lent
Com. KnoX's illness WAS regarded as
extremely grave az the outset
Lieut. Com. Knox was 33 years o'd
and graduated from the Nayal~AcaI-
emy in thee class OF 1907 Surviving
him, besides his wife who hefoie her
marriage was Miss Lucy tIi9eoe
daughter OF Judge John ? Brisoca, a.
Prince Frederick MARYLAND a mem
ber of the Cour. Of Appeals, are three
infant children. The mother and chill
dren also were sick at the time the
young officer was taken i'll, but their
condition now is improved
The death Of Lieut. Com. Knox was
formally announced 10 the officers on
duty al the local naval station in an
official order issued today by Rear
Admiral A. II Scales, Superintendent
The same order set forth the arrange
ments for the funeral, which viii be
held from the Naval Academy Chapel
at o'clock OH Thursday afternoon.
The services viii be conducted by the
Rev. Edward D. Johnson. rector of 81
Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church.
this city The funeral viii be with
full military honors due the rank Of
the deceased The escort viii consist
OF one battalion Of the regiment OF
midshipmen headed by the Academy
band Burial viii be in the naval
cemetery here, and a firing squad Of
marines will fire volleys over the
grave
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
REMAINS LAID TO REST;
BROTHERS PALLBEARERS

The funeral OF Mrs Mary Frazier
}ozelle, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
samuel Frazier. Of EasIport. whose
death occurred in Washington on
Saturday of pneumonia. after the
birth of her infant, took place yester-
day afternoon at three o'clock from
her parents residence.
The services were conducted by the
Rev John L. Walsh. pastor OF East
port Methodist Episcopal Church. The
pallaearers were three brothers Of
The deceased. Messrs. Samuel. How
ard and Jacob Frazier,and three
hrothers-in-law Messrs Charles, 5,
Harry and Richard Rozelle The in
.arment was in Cedar Bluff cemetery
arrangements being in charge OF Fun
eral Director James 5. Taylor and
Sons.
The deceased was the wife of Dr.
Dowd RozelIe. OF Washington, by
whom She is survived and a two ana
half year old child, and the infant
horn the day of her death
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
R|TCH|E'S MERIT BILL
SAILING IN HOUSE
Measure Went To Third Read
ing File Last Night, Follow
ing Considerable Debate
C. o. P. SPARED FOR TIME

in the House last night Governor
Ritchie drew the first blood His bill
establishing a merit system in the
state government went TO the third
reading file after the Republicans put
forth an effort to have the bill made
special order for noon on Thurs
day. thus giving them an opportunity
to hold caucus on it, On this mo-
tion, which they made by Mr.. Sim
mon, the Republican floor leader. the
two parties lined up in debate and
on the roll call the Republicans stood
solidly behind Mr. Simmons, with
three Democrats, Messrs. Coburn and
Hopkins, Of Hartford, and Mr.. Cam
brill, of Howard. The vote was AZ
for the special order on Thursday and
AZ for immediate action
Mr.. Jording, of the Baltimore city
delegation, had prepared an amend
ment under which special privileges
under the system would be extended
10 the veterans OF all wars instead of
being confined to the veterans OF the
world war He has introduced a bill
embodying the privilege which he at
tempted to incorporate I'm the admin
istration bill. As his amendment was
not in proper form it was declared
out Of order The Lill then passed
to the third reading file.
In the debate, which was the first
general discussion in the House dur
ing the session. as well as the first
lineup OF the two parties. there was
no harsh criticism of Governor Rit
chic On the contrary. criticism of
the Governor was resented. The Re-
pubheans did not indicate general OPP
position TO the bill. They only asked
for more time in which to discuss it
il caucus
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
NATIONAL CONGRESS
OF STATE MOTHERS
Parent Teachers Association To
Meet Here On February 10
At The State House
THE FULL PROGRAMME

The Maryland Branch National Con-
gress. of Mothers and Parent Teach
ers Association has sent cards an
nouncing the meetings on Thursday
February 70. There VIII he two ses-
sions. one at go in the afternoon
and the other al Soclock in the even
ing The meetings viii he held in the
State House. AT the afternoon ses-
sion the following program will be
presented:
Educational Needs of Our State.
DR. NJ Bates Stephens. State Superin-
-endent OF Education: industrial
Art" Mr. Pond, Maryland Institute;
Value OF Kindergar,ens. Miss Nc
Carry. Nd kindergarten Extension
Association; Child Welfare, Mrs
David o. Mears, National Chairman
Public Health and Hygiene" (speak
er to e announced laterl
Tie following is the program for
the evening session:
Thrift" Mrs Grace Bartlett, vice
director Savings Division. l. S, Treas
ury; Opportunities and Duties OF
the National Organization. Mrs
Frederic Schoff. National President.
National Headquarters. Mrs William
#. Carter, Chairman Headquarters
Committee. The public is cordially
invited to both sessions.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
DOUBLE WEDDING
AT NAVAL CHAPEL


\ double wedding ceremony took
place at The Naval Academy Chapel
yesterday The contracting parties
were Miss Dora A. Parkinson. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs William Parkin-
son. of annapolis, and S. Gregory
Fold. L. s Navy; and Miss Dorothy
s. Stewart. and Frank Siatskowski.
L. S. Navy Both ceremonies were
performed by the Rev r. Janeway, a
Chaplain OF the Navy.
Present for the occasion were Mrs.
William Parkinson, Mrs. F. ". Fill
lery. Mr.. and Mrs Arnold Main. Mrs.
Robert n Jones, Miss Mabel Parkin-
son. and Miss Marguerite Parkinson.
Following the ceremony. the young
couples left for a short trip TO Balti-
more.
.lr. and Mrs Siatkowski viii make
their home with the parents OF the
lride Mr. and Mrs. Fold will take
up their residence in New York where
the bridegroom is assigned TO duty
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
NE THODISTS SOON
To CELEBRATE Their
18TH ANNIVERSARY
Interesting Ceremonies Being
Planned For The Great Occas-
ion To Commemorate The Or
ganization OF Methodism In
Annapolis
ELABORATE PROGRAM
WEEK OF MARCH TIA

The hundred and thi.ty-fifth ami
versary Of the organization Of the
first Methodist society in Annapolis
will be celebrated by the First Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. State Circle.
during The week of March to IA
An elaborate program is being pre-
pared by the pastor. Rev H. w Bur
San The anniversary exercises will
re opened by Sunday School Home
Coming, Sunday morning. March T.
Following this service Bishop Viii
liam F. Mcdowell LII u. OF Wash
ington, d. c. viii preach the ami
versary sermon An Epworth League
rally will be held al 7 O'Clock that
evening, followed by a civic Right
eousness' service at s o'clock under
the auspices Of the Wesley Brother
hood with it's president Joseph NJ
Armstrong. presiding. The speaker
for this service wifi he John Kraemer
United States Commissioner for Pro
hilition Mr. Kraemcr is q magnetic
speaker The following Sunday. the
closing one of the anniversary exer-
eises. will have Bishop John w Ham
ilton. Chancellor Of the American Uni
versity, as the preacher in the morn
Continued On Page Threel
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
CITY NAY GET AN
OIL TANK STATION
Sun Company. OF Philadelphia,
May Establish Huge Plant
For Distributing Products
PROPER SITE. QUESTION

There is a chance Of Annapolis he
ing selected as a tank station for the
distribution Of motor oils and gas .
plant that would represent an invest
ment Of about $4,000 and have a ca
pacity for the storage OF approx
lrately 400.Go0 gallons OF oils and gas
Calvin +. Troupe special represen-
tative of The sun Company. with
headquarters in Philadelphia. one of
the largest concerns in the country
conducting this sort OF business. has
! cen in the city for the las, two days.
looking over The field. with the view
of securing a suitable site. for the
location Of this plant / depends
largely upon the question of site,
whether the plan, viii be established
here AIR Troupe stated
The sun Company is the owner Of
The Sun shiphundirg Company. OF
Philadelphia, and mas rehneries and
o her ranches in different sections OF
the country It's oils and products
are sold under the trade name OF
"Sunoco" Speaking of tho proposed
plans OF locating tank station here,
Mr. Troupe said that ground space
fully 200 fee square situated directly
on the Waterfront would be required
The station. he said. would consist of
six OIL tanks. each having a capacity
OF 10000 gallons and four small tanks
for the storage Of gases The Balti-
more branch of the Company is at
Haines and Warner streets. Rein
cries are located al Marcus Hook. Pa,
Toledo. O.. and Yale, Okla.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
FOR DEDICATION OF
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE

Tomorrow afternoon viii he an oc-
casion of much interest to residen;
Masons.
Accorring TO present plans their
Temple on Conduit street, complete
" remodelled since the fire of Janu-
ary 1919. will be. dedicated according
to the Masonic Ritual. by Grand Mas
ter Charles c. Homer. Jr., of Balti-
more. assisted by the officers OF the
Grand Lodge of Maryland.
Also an octet selected from the
Grand Lodge choir. under the lead
ership of Prof Hobart Smock, of Bal
tirnore. will be present and render the
musical selections provided in the
dedicatory ritual.
The ceremony will take place al
4.sO O'Clock D. N. and large attend
ance of Master Masons is antici-
pated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
BENSON NAMED AS
SUCCESSOR TO PAYNE


Washington, u. e. Feb. II. Rear
Admiral Benson. chief Of naval opera
ions during the war. and now on the
retired list. hes been selected by
President Wilson 10 succeed John
Barton Payne as a member of the
Shipping Board
Admiral Benson's nomination viii
not be sent 10 the Senate until Chair
man Payne winds up several pressing
matters now before the board before
taking over the Office Of Secretary of
he Interior in succession TO Franklin
K Lane. whose resignation is effec-
tive March /. II was said at the
White House that this probably would
take about month,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
KILLED BY AUTO TRUCK
Nine Year Old Robert West
Met Tragic Death Today
WAS ON WAY TO SCHOOL

Slipping on small retch Of ice
en- The Baltimore boulevard
near BoIinson'> Station. IS he al
tempted 10 jump on moving auto-
mobile track this morning Roierl
Nest. years Ola. soa Of Mr. and Mrs
Harold + West. living ON the Mag
oily river. in The Third disfrict faIl
leaeajh The rear wheels Of tha ye-
hic.e and his life Was crushed out
The wheel OF the heavy tfuct nassed
over the lads ches, Picked mn +. an
unconscious condition. he was nlaeed
in an automobile ana hurriea m the
University Hospital. Baltimore hnt
life was extinct when be vo5et ai
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
GOVERNOR TO ATTEND
MOTHERS CONGRESS

Governor Richie has promised to
attend the meetings arranged for
Thursday in this city by the Maryland
Branch of the National Congress Of
Mothers and Parent-Teachers Asso-
Citations. Afternoon and evening ses-
sions will be held and Mrs. Frederic
Schoff, national president viii ad-
dress the evening meeting
Delegates from all the counties will
attend and invitations have been sent
to all the county superintendents OF
education. Mrs. Harry f. Parkhurst
is State president
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
States Securities Intact

Governor Richie. Treasurer Den
mis-. former Treasurer Jackson, Comp
troller Lee and other State officials
yesterday participated in the count OF
the States securities in box in the
Safe Deposit and Trust Company. The
securities were found to be intact.
The formal transfer of the Treas
urer's Office from Mr. Jackson TO Mr..
Dennis took place today without cere-
mony
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
FLU-PNEUMONIA FATAL
TO MRS. ]. w. BENNETT

Pneumonia that developed from IN
illness of "fu" caused the death yes-
terday afternoon of Mrs. Nataiia Ben
nett, wife Of John w Bennett, a sheet
metal worker employed at the Naval
Academy Mrs Bennett died at her
residence, No 40 Cornhill street. this
city. Besides her husband, Mrs. Benz
nett is survived by two small chill
dren. The body will be sent 10 Phila-
deIphia, and the funeral will be held
from the residence of Mr. Benefits
father. 225 59th street, Friday after
noon at O'Clock A number OF floral
tributes have been sent TO the Corn
hill street residence. including one
from the Independent Fire Company
of the city. OF which Mr. Bennett is a
member.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
WILSON GOES ABOUT His
Isl Al ROI TINE
tsy The Associated Press
Washington. u. e.. Feb. i7


Washington. u. e.. Feb. s.
President Wilson continues 10
show Improvement ana was
up early TOD y sharing h.m-
self and going about his usual
rountine. Resr-Admiral Gary
son. his physician, said
Dr Crayson'S. staten ant was
prompted hy public reports
hat the President had a re-
lapse last night and lha. Doc
tor Francis X Derelm, the
Philadelphia specialist had
been hurriedly summoned to
tie White House gor mid
night conference Dr. Gray
son said that he had no lecn
in communication wiA Or.
Dcrcum since SaturJay when
the latter visited the Whi,e
House and found the Presi-
dent M king steady progress.
The Presidents cabinet
probably viii not meet his
week, pr GrAysCn SAID. bat
had the President desired to
call one, his physician would
not have objected
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
DRAFT OF SAILORS
LEAVES ACADEMY

Today the complement of the sta
ton ship Reina Mercedes has been
depleted by a draft of 100 seamen.
Who left here under orders of the
Navy Department The men have. gone
to the New York receiving ship. Their
departure leaves but scarcely 100 men
on the Reina. small force compared
TO the station ships usual compile
ment.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
PLAN FOR CONTROL
OF THE DARDANELLES

LondOn, ERg., Feb. f7.-The inter
naturalization of the. Dardanelles.
which had been forecast. was decided
upon definitely by the Allied Supreme
Council today The details of the
control of the waterway, however,
have not been worked out
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
PREMIER
PLACED ON TRIAL

Paris. Feb. 17.-Joseph Caillaux
former premier of France. was placed
on trial today by the Senate, sitting
as high court. charged with con-
spiracy against the country in time
Of war There was very large at
tendance. very few Of the Senators
eIng absent.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
VOTE WAS TAKEN AFTER
"SUFFS HAD HEARING


National Woman Suffrage MAS
given a death blow. as iar aS SEN
t;,,,n,t on,.rc Nf,r,.I.,,,l'. Las,
,'''''>' N"''N' ~ - 'l''
ilpllSc "f 'CleGdtcN. bN vote pl
81 u SO. today adopted the un-
favorable rcpnrt a the coiuitfec
ON Constitutional amendments
on the resolution winch embraces
the provisions oj The National
.,,,,o,.t,,,.,,.
r.,
~ az '''' "'0 w" ~ ~ +"
Ioh%ed eheeFs' ana not lew
lcers. tor the House chamber was
crowded To capacity with SuffS
and tha Antis and many. o,br,
t
Pu'Suo'i WIS HSu'idt
The vote on the resolution was
taken after me House committee had
given over one hour tothearing arRu-
menls OF advocates OF the vote Tor wn-
men \ delegation oi several nun
dreu women from baHihlofe ana
o'her paris OF me state came 70 An
hapoils ior me nearing lhey were
Joihed mere ny the members oi the
ou'ttaSe League OF Ahh1poils. All
nelhg the forenoon the corridors oi
lhe St''e liouSe were cro"aeu py the
SaHS ana iher irlehus,
March Behind Band
rro,, tho railu.y otation ,na do,o
oa,,a,, ,,,aro,,ad ,,.,,.;ua tha;- haoaar.
ar,d si,,,;na - ,bo g. tfonea ~,
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Among the men who were In the
delegation were the Committee OF one
Thousand. the Federation OF Labor
for Maryland and the District OF Co
lumbh, the Maryland State Grange,
the state branch OF the Farmers Ma
tional Congress. 7 ypog a p n ! ca
Workers Union, Electrical Workers
Union Garment workers H.
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
White Good Workers Crown cof@
committee women iFaae mon
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
ANNEXATION OF FIUME
is NOW IMPOSSIBLE
nx The ssociated Press.

Flume, Monday. Feb. l6.-Annexa-
tion OF Fiume to Italy is now i'm
possible was an admission made to
the Associated Press correspondent
here today by Captain Gabrielle Dan
nunzio. whose forces have been hold
ing this city for several months.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
MICHIGAN PETITIONS
EDWARDS FOR PRESD'T
Lansing. MIeh. Feh. e.
sBy TIE Associated PRESS.

Lansing. Mich- Feb. ia petition
to place the name Of Governor Ed
ward l. Edwards. of New Jersey. on
the Democratic ballot in the presiden-
tial primaries April 5th. was filed with
the Secretary Of State today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
SUFFRAGE GIVEN
DEATH BLOW BY
THE HOUSE TODAY

Unfavorable Report On Resolu-
ton Embracing National
Amendment. Adopted BY Vote
Of ga To SO - Action Was
Not Unexpected
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-02-17
ND. DRY DIRECTOR
FORMALLY APPOINTED
Washington. u. C.. Feb. L.. Rich
ard S. Dodson. of St Michael's. Md.
today was appointed prohibition di-
rector for the State of Maryland.

The appointment OF Mr.. Doison had
heen expected for the last several
DAYS. He is a former State Senator
from Talbot county. and while a mem
Der of the General Assembly. he was
an ardent supporter OF the dry
cause His appointment as dry
commissioner takes effect immediate
". The salary of the position is S4,-
500 per annun.