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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
TURNS
TURTLE ON BOULEVARD

Escaping serious injury in man
ner that was almost miraculous, five
persons, all strangers, are thanking
their stars for the fortunate escape
from serious injury in an automobile
accident in the county on Wednesday
afternoon.
A purchase of new car from
Phipps C Cox, local dealers, is said TO
have been made, and the party was re-
turning to their home in the county in
one of the machines owned by the firm,
but not the new one. In some unac-
cogntable way the steering gear
broke, and the chauffeur losing con-
troll thereby, the car skidded, turned
turtle and dumped its passengers in
the road. The two fore wheels were
knocked off in the accident and other
damages done to the machine, but
none of its occupants was hurt save
the chauffeur, who sustained few
scratches on the arm.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
WILL HARDING CREDIT
ADMINISTRATION FOR
LOWERING OF PRICES

NEW YORK, Sept. "a - George
White, chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, in a statement
issued here today, declared he await
ed acknowledgment from Senator
Harding, Republican Presidential cam
didate, that this Democratic admins
tration deserved credit for the cut in
commercial prices throughout the
country.
The morning newspapers, independ-
ent of political opinion, carried the
rews that prices are coming down, he
said, and he wondered whether Sena-
tor Harding and Republican orators
will give the Democratic administra-
ton credit for it,
"They are unanimous in the charge
that the administration was RESPONSE
BILE for the high cost of living and for
failing to check its advance. BY the
same logic, since that administration
is still in power, since the Republican
Congress failed to accomplish any
thing, and since the government de-
partments have been busy, the Demo-
Gratis must be responsible for the
DROP
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
CARDINAL LAYS STONE
OF MEMORIAL SHRINE

A vast assemblage, comprising high
church, diplomatic and Government
officials and Catholic laymen from all
sections of the United States and
some foreign countries, saw Cardinal
Gibbons lay the cornerstone of the
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
at the Catholic University, Washing
ton, yesterday afternoon. He was as
sisted by Cardinal William O'Connell,
Of Boston. Others assisting were the
Rt. Revs. McGoldrick, of Brooklyn,
and John Frank Van Antwerp, of De-
troit.
The Rt. Rev John T. McNicholas,
Bishop of Duluth. preached the SER
mon following the cornerstone lay
ing.
Many of the archbishops and bish-
ops of the Catholic Church and hun
dreds of priests were in the great
audience, variously estimated at
from 1900 to $4,000 persons.
The Shrine of the Immaculate Con-
ception when completed will be one of
the most magnificent edifices in the
world II is estimated that its cost
will be at least S5,OOO,OO0 and it will
be the largest edifice of the church
in the United States.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
BASEBALL PROBE TO
SHIFT TO CLEVELAND

CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. 24.-Interest
in the grand jury investigation into al
legged throwing" of baseball games by
dishonest players switched today from
Chicago to Cleveland.
AS the grand jury adjourned until
next Tuesday. investigators, baseball
magnates, and fans, are watching the
White Sox for their victory or defeat
with the series with the league-lead-
ing Indians in Cleveland, as that game
may decide the future course of the
investigation.
Ii the White Sox win they will dis
place Cleveland and lead the league by
half a game
That gamblers are trying to create
an impression that the White Sox do
not dare win the league pennant was
charged today by President Ban John
son. According TO his statement, pub
lished by papers here, the syndicate of
gamblers which, it has been charged.
bought" victory a year ago by paying
100000 to five White Sox players,
threatens to expose the plot if the
team wins the race.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
SOUTH RIVER CLUB
HOLDS SEPT. DINNER

The regular September dinner OF
the old South River Club was held
at the club house yesterday after
noon, with William H. Murray as the
serving member. He had as his guests
Commander Lew NJ. Atkins and Pay
master ]. Harrison Colhoun, of the
Navy; and William T. Murray, Jr.
The club members present were
Benjamin Watkins, w. Meade Holla-
day, Beale Worthington, Eugene w.
Iglehart, Samuel Brooke, Alexander
Murray, j. Noble Stockett, James NJ.
Munroe, Frank A. Munroe, DR.. N. E.
B. Iglehart. DIR. James ID Iglehars,
L. Dorsey Gassaway, Allen Bowie
Howard, Col John Pitcher, Bowie
Duckett, ]. Spence Howard and New
EFT Steele.
After the dinner, business meet
ing was held. The next meeting of
hte Club will be on the Thursday pre-
ceding Thanksgiving, when ]. Spence
will be the serving member
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
VISITING FISHERMEN
MAKE BIG CATCH FISH

Far and wide is spread the fame
of the Severn River and the Chesa
peake Bay as fishing ground an6
lovers of the sport that delighted
Isack Walton in the days of legen.
dary lore, come here with hook anG
line to angle and try their luck
Yesterday, two gentlemen from
Washington, who came over to fish
James II. Brodnax, foreman of the
Government Printing Office, and Rob
ert W. Congdon, one of the printers
arrived on fishing trip, and were
taken out in the motor boat of one
of their co-workers, G. b. Abbott.
Together the three hooked over 10(
fish of various sizes, mostly traut
Of this number there were q meas
uring 26 inches in length, 26 measur-
from % to 20 inches, and the rest OF
medium size. The quantity of fish
caught filled four large basekts.
The visitors returned to Washing
ton last night delighted with their
fisherman's luck, and carrying the
quantities of large fish they caught
as evidence,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
ROADS BOARD ASKS
RIGHT OF WAY OVER
WATER WORKS GROUND

Representatives of the State Roads
Commission will, within the next few
days, endeavor TO get together on the
question of whether or not the Roads
Board will be allowed a right of way
through the property of the Annapo-
lis Water Works, located four miles
from the city, which it is said, is
needed in order to carry out the plans
for the construction of the National
Defense highway
The proposition was laid before the
Mayor and Council a few nights ago.
in the form of a. letter from Chair
man John ~ Mackall of the State
Roads Commission The line of the
right of way desired, it is under
stood. would pass directly through the
site OF a stable on the water works
grounds The Commission asks that
the request be granted free of charge.
After discussing the matter at some
length, Mayor Levy suggested and the
Council agreed, that the Roads Board
be communicated with. and that Mr..
Friese, representing that body fix
upon a day and hour, that represen-
tatives of the Roads board and of the
body could visit the water
works in order to become acquainted
with the matter from every angle
The Commission now awaits word
along this line.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
REXALL STRAW VOTE
ON COMING ELECTION
IS A TITANIC TASK

The most accurate and far reach
ing straw vote of any presidential
election ever attempted in this coun-
try is now under way. Millions of
ballots will be cast in this test vote,
and at least two weeks before the
November elections those who follow
this straw vote will be able to tell
without fear of contradiction who is
to be the next occupant of the White
House, and by how many votes he
will win.
In order to accomplish this titantic
task eight thousand Rexall Drug
Stores in the United States have been
designated by the United Drug Com
pany, of Boston. as the balloting
points. In each store a clerk has
been detailed to conduct the ballot
and thus insure a sure and fair test
vote There will be no stufiing of
the ballot boxes, nor will there be
any repeating.
The big unknown quantity in the
forthcoming election is the women's
vote. In order to accurately compute
this vote, two ballot boxes have been
installed in each Rexall Drug Store,
one for the male vote, the other for
the women. Each night the vote will
be counted, that of men and women
totaled separately.
Each ballot clerk, in each town or
city, after compiling his local vote,
will telegraph his returns to a CEN
trail point in that state. This state
captain in turn. viii compile the total
vote for the state and telegraph these
returns to the Straw Vote Director
at the Boston office of the United Drug
Continued on Page 81
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
CHILD WELFARE PICNIC
AT BEMBE'S POINT SAT.

Children of the Child Welfare Asso-
citation, Miss Sara " Sutherland. Pub
lit Health Nurse, in charge, will be
given a picnic tomorrow at Bembe's
shore. Back creek, Eastport. The use
of the shore and the boat have been
given free to the picnicers by Miss
Ella Bembe.
Should the day be rainy. the picnic
will re given the next fair Saturday.
The children OF the Child Welfare AS
sociation are urged TO meet promptly
AZ zen o'clock at the school, on Green
streeF and al! mut; bring their lunch
baskets or boxes.
In the afternoon ice cream will be
served by the District Nurse. Games
will be enjoyed and a good time is an
tigipated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
ADM. SCALES RESPONDS
TO FLUCTUATIONS ON
NAVY CREWS VICTORY

Thanking the Mayor and City Coun-
Gil of Annapolis for the resolutions
recently adopted by the municipal
body. extending congratulations over
the success of the midshipmen' s
eight-oared shell crew in the recent
Olympiad events, and referring to the
good will of citizens generally to-
ward the institution, Rear-Admiral A.
II. Scales, superintendent of the Ma
val Academy, has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to City Clerk John r.
Sullivan:
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland.
September 22, 1920.
Dear Sir:
shall take great pleasure in
transmitting to the Naval Acad-
emy eight-oared crew, to the
Midshipmen's Athletic Association
the generous congratulations of
the Mayor, Counselor and Alder
men of the City of Annapolis,
Maryland, on the result of the
race at Antwerp, which they ex-
tended on their own behalf and
on that of the citizens of Anna
polls.
We of the Naval Academy deep
ly appreciate the good will of the
officers and citizens of our his
toric city and readily respond to
the pride they express in the not
able and record-breaking victory
of the Naval Academy crew at
the Olympic Games.
Very respectfully,
A. II. SCALES,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy,
superintendent.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
0FN THEATRE To
IPE|l DOORS FOR
STOCKHOLDERS
r.,;obt The Circle Playhouse
Company, Inc, Will Entertain
Those Who Made Possible The
Handsome New Theatre On
State Circle
o,r1 DING WORK OF
HOME ARCHITECT

o,.nirr The doors of the new Circle
,...sousa for the first time this even
.,o those who made this handsome
-,.ement house possible, the stock
,,.,s will be entertained by the
-,eg plcture to be presented to the
...l, tomorrow Afternoon and even
I, and will be given a sight of the
.,8some spectacle the theatre pre-
g1s.
yo Mains or money has been spared
= ,ss eouIpment of the theatre. which
=. FOR Ms keynote the comfort" Of
-s public. spelt with a capital &c. "
rss sDace between the seats is so
nanny and the handsome leather up
,..tered chairs so comfortable. that
ts idea of looking after the welfare
mi comfort OF the patrons cannot fail
e apDeal to them. There are 418
eats on the first floor and 502 in the
rcony. the seating capacity being
30 There are $50 lights in the build
h 54 Of these being large domes; SS
i-e used on the first floor or orchestra
s-cle There are 90 lights in the Mar
s.s above the entrance, while two old
ann posts with the ancient type of
anp. used in Washington's time,
dorm the corner Of the Circle at the
Es, and Cornhill street sides of the
a.ing The lamps were presented
b. Governor Richie, to J. A. Welch,
secretary. and have been in the State
House cellar for probably a quarter
century or more The posts were pur-
chased from Or, Gordon II. Claude.
A1npois artists, mechanics and
sraas we're patronlzed in the con-
NydOn of the theatre, the Circle
Rytouse Company, Incorporated.
alng care that home trade" should
hT5 the work, which has proved
Jeli, to them all.
The handsome playhouse was de-
agnei in all details by an Annapolis
irhiteCt, Henry Hopkins, son of Col.
Harry J. Hopkins, president of the
armors National Bank, a st. Johns
lln who has studied both in this
Continued on Page 81
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
LOWER PRICES IN
RESTAURANTS is
PREDICTED

NEW YORK. Sept PA
decline in food prices and
gradual reduction in prices
charged by resta rants
throughout the country was
predicted here today by Aug
ust Jansen, president of the
Society of Restauranteurs.
In New York, he said, res
taurant prices will drop as the
result of a cooperative pur-
chasing plan, under which a
number of restaurants have
combined to buy their food
stuffs.
Commission merchants of
New York, Mr., Jansen assert
ed, have agreed to lend their
cooperation to the plan and
have submitted a new list of
prices to the restaurant men,
which show amazing reduc-
tions of some articles of food"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
BI-WEEKLY DANCES AT
CITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS

In the way of amusement and en-
tertainment A. NJ. CLANCY, who so
successfully conducted dances during
the summer in the pavilion at Horn
Point Beach, which was closed last
week, will inaugurate new feature
in town by way of bi-weekly dances
at the City Assembly Rooms.
The first of the fall and winter
dances there will be given tomorrow
night, and after that will be held reg
ularly on Wednesday and Saturday
nights. Mr.. CLANCY promises enter
tainment first-class in every respect.
The dances will be from S:30 to 11:90
every Wednesday and Saturday, the
first tomorrow.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
REPORT OF
RESCUE HOSE CARNIVAL

Mrs. ]. w. Carter. chairman of th'
women's committee of workers at the
Rescue Hose carnival held recently
has submitted her report of finances
as follows:
Country Store, Mrs. j. w.
Carter, chairman. .....$ 233.00
Fish Pond, Mrs. Walter
Miller, chairman ..... $3.50
Ice Cream, Mrs. Glow,
chairman ......... 398.SS
Candy, Mrs. Ross Van
SAINT, chairman ...... 584.7S
Fancy Table, Mrs. P.
Frank, chairman ...... 317.60
Soft Drinks, Mrs. Chas.
Tucker, chairman ..... 106.07
Confetti Booth, Mrs. E.
Owens, chairman ..... Ills
Cake Table, Miss Doro-
thy Rawlings, chairman $4,000
Dancing, Miss E m mma
Engle, chairman ...... 1867
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
EXAMINATION FOR,
UNSKILLED LABORERS

The United States Civil Service
Commission>announc that an open
competitive examination to be held in
Annapolis for the position of un-
skilled laborer will be held at the
place and on the date named above
to secure eligibles from which to
make certifcation to fill vacancies
as they may occur in positions filled
under the labor regulations. A va
cancy now exists in the position OF
unskilled laborer at $500 per annum
IN the Custodian Service.
Application blanks, Form 1912, may
be procured upon request in person
from the secretary of the local board
of civil-seTvice examiners or custom
house in the city named above, and
when executed. should be returned to
him, with medical certificate on Form
1900, at once The distribution of ap-
plication blanks will begin on Octo-
Der 5, 1920
No applications will be accepted
after the close OF business on the
date of examination.
Applications will not be accepted
from persons who are not citizens of
he United States, or who will be less
than 20 or more than so years of
age on the date of examination.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
ENCOURAGING NEWS
FROM PRESD'T. FELL

The home of President Fell, of st.
Johns College, College Green, is in
daily communication with the summer
home at Skyland, Va, where the Doc
tor is i'll OF typhoid fever. With his i'll
father is John c. Fell, the younger
son, while the elder son, Edgar Fell,
is here with his mother. who was or
dcrcd home by the doctors at Skyland,
lest she, too, contract typhoid fever,
and the two cases in the family at the
Virginia summer home in the noun
tains would complicate matters. This
was to be avoided on account of Mrs.
Fell's weak heart which could not
stand altitude and illness.
Today a message has been received
from John Fell that DR.. Fell's condi-
ton is more encouraging, and while
the crisis will not have past until
Sunday, the attending physicians are
encoul aged and begin to feel that af-
ter Sunday the minds of the anxious
family and friends of the President of
st. Johns College may be relieved and
rest more content.
Dr. Fell is being given constant at
tention by two Johns Hopkins physi-,
clans, and two trained Hopkins nurses
are looking after the patient daily and
nightly. At the outset the Doctor was
so i'll he expressed a wish 10 die, but
the past few days he has so much i'm
proved as to change his mind and
think that life is worth living and
wants to live. His host of friends
here and through the country are hop
In o. Cor hic q rlrr rocnvnrr
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
PUPILS PRESENT HIM
A HANDSOME MEDAL

Back from Antwerp where his box
ing pupils of the United States Navy
team. won the championship in the
Olympic games. but disgusted with the
inconsiderate treatment his charges
received in the big classic events,
even to the decisions rendered
by the judges. yet with fond
memories of an enjoyable trip in other
respects. II. Merle (Spike) Webb. re-
.urned to Annapolis today, ready 10
resume his duties as boxing instruc-
tor of the midshipmen during the
eoming academic term. Webb was
warmly greeted by his many friends
1t the Navalt Academy and in the
eity.
One of the first things that Webb
lid soon after his arrival here, was TO
announce that he would not give ser
ious consideration to the offer made
him to become boxing instructor at
one of the larger Universities in the
East. The Navy and the service for
nine." he said 81 like my work at
he Naval Academy and hope to re-
main there"
Webb, as hitherto told in The
capital was the honor guest at a ban
iuet rendered at the hotel CommO-
lore, New York, the hosts being the
squad of 20-odd boxers who went
abroad with him and who he condi-
ioned for the finals of the olympiads.
Presented Handsome Medal
Spike" brought with him q testi-
nonial that he prizes most highly
I handsome medal presented at the
oanquet by his boxing pupils, in rec
ignition OF the esteem in which he
ne Is held, and also the work he did
n their behalf. The medal is over
inches in diameter and about one six
.eenth of an inch i'm thickness.
Beautifully wrought in gold, it is
amblematic of laurels. On it's face
n raised work is the bust of a woman,
crowned by a helmet Of the type worn
by the American soldiers in France,
and a sprig of laurel grasped in the
eft hand and held slightly aloft over
he left shoulder On the right shoul-
Ter the letters 'U. S." done in raised
work, and other embellishments in
slude stars, also raised The diverse
side is of unique design The centre
s circle, about the size of a half
lollar coin and upon this is inscribed
he following: ITO Spike Webb,
from the members Of the American
olympic Boxing Team, Antwerp, Bel
gimu, 1920" Around this circle are
engravings of many laural leaves,
and the names of the members of the
boxing team are engraved on the
leaves scattered about.
Made in Paris, engraved I'm Ant
werps and presented in New York.
such is the history of Webb's testi-
nonial The maker is Guiyre, and
he artist-engravers are Morton and
Telerger Edit.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
SOUTH RIVER FARM
CHANGES HANDS

The attractive property owned by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Chisolm, Sr., on
South River and Crabbe Creek, has
changed hands the last few days, the
purchasers being Morton S. Schoen,
OF Baltimore. The land consists of
twenty acres. improved by an attrac-
tive dwelling house and all outbuild-
ings 1t was formerly the home of
Judge Daniel G. Wright, of Baltimore
City The sale was made through
Charles F. Lee. real estate broker.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
CRABBE WOULD HAVE
SECOND EXTRA SESSION

George W. Crabbe, superintendent
of the Antisaloon League, which fail
ed to put over in the extra session of
the Legislature the Gambrill Enforce
ment act, called on Governor
Ritchie to call another extra session
to pass such a measure. Mr.. Crabbe
said the Governor had demonstrated
his ability to hold an extra session
to three days. and that session of
three days, at $4,000 a day, was a
small price for law and order
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
DECLARES RIVAL PARTIES
CONTROL THESE PAPERS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. "a
The Stars and Stripes, soldiers pub
lication, is controlled by the Demo-
cratic National Committee, and The
American Legion Weekly, another sol
diers' publication. is controlled by the
Republican National Committee, JOS
eph L. Hefferman. secretary-treasurer
of The Stars and Stripes Publishing
Company, testified before the Senate
Investigating Committee.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
WHEAT BREAKS HEAVY
ON CHICAGO MARKET
CONTINUED From Page -

CHICAGO, ILL. Sept 24-'Bif
breaks in the price of wheat tool
place today largely as a result of agi.
tation for a general cut in food costs
The smash of values in wheat amount
ed as much as 12% cents; bushej
and the market closed in a semi-col-
lapsed condition, December delivery
at 225 to 1854 and March at 2.15
to PIG
In sympathy with the weakness OF
wheat orther grain markets also gave
way and both corn and oats fell tC
the lowest prices received for the
1920 crop.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
IRWIN BERGDOLL SAYS HE
CHUCkLED AT PIRSUERS
By The Associated Presso

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept. "a
Erwin Bergdoll, serving four years
sentence for lodging the draft, testi-
flying today at the trial of his mother
Mrs. Emma c Rergdoll. charged with
conspiracy to aid him and his brother,
Grover, to evade the military law, said
he watched and chuckled as govern
ment agents searched for him in his
own barn. where he lay hidden.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
COLORED FOLKS TAKE
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION

Moro than 400 colored folks of the
city took in the, moonlight excursion
on the bay last night on the steamer
Emerson C. Harrington of the Clai-
borne-Annapolis ferry. The excursion
was arranged under the management
OF. John Il. King and others.
The Harrington left her dock at the
foot of King George street, shortly af-
ter o'clock and did not return until
l a. m, thus giving the excursionists
a four-hour sail on the bay.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
BALTIMORE COUNTY
COUPLE WED HERE

Leroy Thompson, 21, and Irene E.
Lugenbell, II, both of Landsdowne,
Baltimore county, came to Annapolis
yesterday afternoon end were married
by the Rev. Emmett r. Spencer, pas
tor of Maryland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church at the parsonage on
Prince George street. The ceremony
was witnessed by the parents of the
young bride.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-24
Ketcham To Head G. A. r.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. William
A. Ketcham, of indianapolis, was
elected ommander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic at the
closing business session of the 54th
annual encampment here today. The
selection of the city for the next en-
campment was left to the national
council of administration.