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The Cordova daily times., 1920-03-20

Ella Baen Wright of Greensburg, Ind, will sail on March 30 for Eng land, as a delegate to the worlds convention of the Women's Chris tian Temperance Union The session will be, held in historic Westminster Hall, opposite the famous old Abbey, and presided over by Rosalind, Count ess of Carlisle, who heads the British branch of the organization. Repre- sentatives from every civilized coun- |stry on the globe will be present. Many interesting events are being planned for the visitors, including a trip to Windsor castle, a reception by Pre- mier Lloyd George, another by the Lord Mayor at Mansion House, and probably third by the King at Buck lngham Palace. The convention will undoubtedly be a strong influence towards leading Britannia to take her place with Columbia under the ban ner of national prohibition. # # #
 George MOsser who tends the heat ing plant of the Lathrop building, is laying off work on account of illness.
 # # *
 Wm. Roy the master carpenter and bridge builder of the railroad com pany, is able to be on the street again after two weeks illness.
 # # a
 Ned Pike, conductor for the rail road company, returned on the last boat from the Tenakee Hot Springs much improved from an at tack of rheumatism
 # 4: #
 Mrs. Elizabeth Tillman has been suffering from pneumonia in her rooms in the Clayson building, but is now l cOnvalescing.
 a: # #
 Scene in sixth grade arithmetic class-Teacher: 50, you see, when you want to multiply by ten, all YOU have to do is to move the decimal point over one place to the right like this-and when you want to di- vide by ten, you move it one place to the left Now are you sure you understand? Are there any uues- tions? Yes, Mike?"
 Mike Shepard earnestly" Miss Wright, has Dempsey been hung yet?"
 # # #
 When the war broke out, Robert J. Boryer, Jr., Cordova boy whose father was a well-known attorney here during the early days, laid down his books in the Seattle high school and joined the navy. His young life he was only seventeen last Oct ober-has been crowded with adyen- ture since. While on overseas duty he went through several thrilling en- counters with German U-boats. One night in July, 1918, as he was sitting with his ear glued to the microphone, he detected the approach of a Ger man submarines, with the result that the murderous sea-asp was shortly after bombed and destroyed by depth charges. Young Boryer's boat, the SuDchaSer S4 is given official credit for the destruction of this enemy, which was found to be the U-71. Later the young man was sent to guard food ships in Dantzig and other parts. He was discharged from the service
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The Cordova daily times., 1920-03-20
Village Gossip D
By MARY BAEN WRIGHT

With his cigar cooked at belliger- ent angle, Louie Better stood at the entrance of the Eagles hall Wednes- day night and played St. Peter to St. Patrick by admitting a steady stream of Cordovans to that temple of Terpsichore Of course there were the O'Neills, the O'Loughlens, the Dooleys, the Sullivans, and all the others whose fore-fathers showed light heels to the harp of King Brian Boru in the ancient halls of Tara But whether their names suggested kits, steins, fiords or windmills, rather than shamrocks and shillilahs, a,isfor the time were Irish in honor of the blessed St. Patrick's birthday, l and in token of their allegiance wore green caps with which they were crowned at the door. Additional touches of the much loved colo" were added to the scene by the Misses
 
 Charlotte Bacon, who wore gowns of filmy green.
 When Professor Fairman and his assistants had worked pretty we'll down to the three-step, a recess was proclaimed, and the grab-bag circu lated. As usual fortune proved fickle Those who expected fudge found soap, and those who were sure they had razors got curling irons Probab- 1y the most perplexed of the grab bags patrons was Harry Atchison, when he found in his box a dainty little pair of white satin boudoir slip pers. For the rest of the evening Harry kept his eye peeled for Cinder- ella, and at last took the pretty things home and locked them up carefully in his hope-chest.
 Altogether, over 300 people passed the eagle eye of friend Louie, and the ladies of the Altar Society are
 
 dance.
 # # * Will Smith, who is employed at the railroad company's machine shop, was taken from his home in the Re- ception Apartments to the city hos pital Friday, to be nursed over an at- tack of Ia grippe.
 + # * MT. and Mrs. J. B. Hannon of the Radio station at Mile made a brief trip to town Thursday Mrs. Han- non was Miss Romig of Seward, and was married to MT. Hannon last sum- mer.
 a: # #
 Sergeant D. M. Hooker, a radio man from Fairbanks, is at the Windsor awaiting ship to take him to Fort Liscum for his discharge.
 # # #
 c. E. Moser, an engineer at Ken necott, and w. Tverson, storekeeper at the same place, have come to town en route to the Outside
 # # #
 Mrs. T. C. Youle of Fairbanks ar rived in Cordova on Thursdays train
 * # x
 K. R. Bartlett, of Mile IA, and Louis Kenner, C. Burr and D. T. Brown, of Mile ', made short visit to town on Thursdays train.
 # # # Miss Mary Baen Wright has re- ceived word that her mother, Mrs.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
LIE COMPTE RETAINED
STATE GAME WARDEN

E. Lee lie Compte, State Game War
den under the previous administra-
ton. was reappointed to the Office at
the first meeting of the new COnser-
vation Commission The new COM
missioners, Harrison w Vickers, of
Chestertown; E. o. Weant, of West
minister, and Capt. E. ]. Plowden, of
st. Mary's county. spent more than
two hours in conference, after which
it was announced that no changes
would be made. for the present, in the
more important positions within the
gift of the new commissioners.
The appointment of Mr.. LIE Compte
as game warden assures the continue
ance of the extensive game-breeding
program which the warden has made
his hobby during the past year and
which has led to large development
of the State game farm during that
period
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
MRS. MARY FRANKLIN
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Mrs. Mary Murdaugh Franklin, aged
60 years, widow of the late Joseph
Harris Franklin. died suddenly at the
home of her son, DR.. Edmund Frank
lin yesterday in Washington, d. c.
The deceased was sisterin-law of
Mrs. Alexander Murray. of Wood
stock. at whose home she frequently
visited. Mrs Franklin is survived by
two sons, DR.. Edmund Franklin. at
whose home she died, and j. Harris
Franklin, both of Washington. Her
husband, who died some years ago,
was a son of the late DR.. Thomas
Franklin, one of the leading citizens
of Anne Arundel county, near Sudley.
The deceasew was woman of
charming personality. and loved by all
who knew her for her amiable dis
position and lovely character.
Interment will be at West River
services private.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
THREE FIRE COMPANIES
GOING TO CONVENTION

Members of the three fire compan-
les of the city volunteer fire depart
ment will leave here tonight on the
8 o'clock car over the Short Line
for Westernport, Alleghaney county,
above Cumberland, where the Mary
land State Firemen's Convention will
be held, June 8, 10 and IL.
Each company will send from 20
to 25 members, including delegates
and representative firemen from Wa
ter Witch Hook and Ladder Com
pany, Independent No. and Rescue
Hose Company All local firemen will
wear their neat blue uniform and
caps, and will take the special fire
mems outfit worn by the respective
companies.
Chief Fire Marshal George 7. Basil.
will accompany the firemen. No APP
paratus will be taken along as the
distance from Annapolis is too great
10 permit this feature of the annual
trip from Annapolis to the State fire.
mems convention
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
ST. MARY'S TO HAVE
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL

Public announcement has been
made by the Rector of st. Mary s
Parish that in September at the open
ing of St Marys Parochial School
commercial school will be estab-
lished in connection with the regular
school in st. Mary's Hall.
The commercial school is new
departure, and is looked upon favor
ably. 1t will be open to Catholics
and non-Catholics, as well, but the re-
quirement is, that all entrants shall
have finished the Eighth Grade OF
some school and must show a crtifi-
cate to that effect.
Special teacher will be provided fol-
the commercial school at St. Mary's
which will include stenography and
typewriting, bookkeeping. and other
instruction along this line. for which
there is now a great demand, many
students being Obliged to take a com.
mercial course at Baltimore business
colleges.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
MISS RUTH JEFFERSON
MARRIED IN ST. ANNE'S

Attended by members of the fami-
lies and few intimate friends, the
wedding of Miss Ruth Elizabeth JEFF
ferson, daughter of Mrs. Jefferson and
the late Albert Jefferson, of Eastport.
and Roger Wolcott Semons, of Anna
polls, formerly of Cliftondale, Mass,
was quietly celebrated in st. Anne's
Protestant Episcopal Church Sunday
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock. The cere-
mony was performed by the rector,
Rev Edward ID. Johnson.
The bride was attired in white crepe
meteor, and wore a large white pic
ture hat and carried a shower of white
bride roses. She was attended by her
sister, Mrs. Helen Elliott, as matron
of honor, who wore blue georgette,
with a large black hat, and carried a
corsage of sweet peas. The best man
was Arthur Jefferson, brother of the
bride, who also gave her in marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Semons will reside
temporarily at Eastport. but later will
make their home in the city. The
bridegroom is employed ar the Naval
Academy as assistant RADIO instructor
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
COUNTY TAX RATE
FOR YEAR is FIXED
AT so CENTS

The County Commissioners in
session here today. after giving
mature consideration to all
the budget OF expenses. finally
fixed the tax rate at so cents on
the 500. This Is an Increase Of
IL cents over the rate for last
year, the increase being due IL Is
stated TO the law passed mt the
last session Of the Legislature re-
garding lateral roads, and the al
lOtments therefor. Otherwise, IL
is stated. there would not have
been a necessity for a raise. The
amount the county Is required
under the new law TO raise for its
proportion of the State lateral
road fund is $2S,5OO.
The rate of tax fixed for school
purposes, is ~ cents, and this. 1t
Is felt, will take care Of every
necessity.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
TWO BIG NAVY PLANES
FLY FROM ROCKAWAY

Out on one of the distance flights
that are held quarterly, two large air
planes of the navy from the aviation
station at Far Rockaway, n. Y, ar
rived here shortly before 6 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, and the navy
aviators and members of the crew
spent the night at the Naval Academy.
The party was in charge of Lieut.
Commander Elmer, who piloted one of
the craft.
Both of the machines attracted
much attention among Annapolitans
as they circled about the city prior to
land, and in ascending for the return
trip to Far Rockaway this morning.
The aviators made their trip direct
from Far Rockaway to Hampton
Roads, thence sailing up the bay to
this city They reported that no diff
Guilty was encountered during the
flight South.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
ANOTHER MOTOR TRUCK
FOR PARCEL POST

Postmaster Thomas J. Linthicum
was a happy man today because a
long felt want in the equipment for
delivery service at the local office has
been supplied. This is an additional
motor truck for use in the parcel post
department
THE business along this lie has
shown such steady increase during
the last several months, said Postmas-
ter Linthicum today, that another
truck was an absolute necessity"
The truck arrived today and will be
put in operation tomorrow. Hereto
fore, the one truck available has been
used for both handling parcels in the
city and at the Naval Academy. Now
there will be one for either purpose
thus greatly relieving congestion at
the local Office.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
j. OF NJ. MEDICAL
GRAD. DROWNED
IN SEVERN RIVER

Receiving his diploma of gradua-
ton from the Medical Department o.
the University of Maryland only OF
Thursday, Dr. Rafael de Quevado, 3
native of San Juan, Porto Rico. who
with a party of a dozen of his friends
was having a merry time on the
shores of the Severn, was drowned
while bathing in the river about $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
His body was recovered within an
hour and half after he sank, but all
efforts at resuscitation were unsuc-
cessful. The body was turned over to
undertaken B. L. Hopping and prepar-
ed for burial. and the funeral will be
held from st. Mary's Roman Catholic
Church here. Interment will be in
st. Mary's cemetery, on the western
outskirts of the city The drowning is
the first that has occurred here this
summer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
HAILED AS GRANDDADDY
JOHNSON BY FRIENDS

Charles Johnson. we'll known in
Annapolis, in charge of the consoli-
dated railroad ticket Offices, is re-
ceiving congratulations of his friends
over having attained the dignity OF
a "granddaddy." The youngster who
will be christened Theodore Charles
Johnson, made his bow to the world
at the Emergency Hospital on the
morning of June 4. The condition
of mother and infant is reported fav-
orable. The child's father is Arthur
Johnson, of Annapolis, and his moth
er was, before her marriage, Miss
Marie Mcmahon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
WOULD-DE M|DDIES
REPORTING TO TAKE
THE PHYSICAL TESTS

A number of candidates for ap-
pointment as midshipmen at the Ma
val Academy who were found quail
flied in the mental examinations con-
Quoted in February and April under
civil service regulations at the vari-
Gus stations throughout the country,
have arrived in Annapolis TO report
before a naval medical examining
board TO take their physical exami-
nations for entrance
Fewer candidates than ever before
will have their physical tests before
the examining board at the academy,
owing to a new arrangement made
by the Navy Department, by which
medical boards have been detailed for
score or more points in the diff
ferent States in order the candidates
may take the tests at points more
convenient to their homes, rather than
stand the expense of the long jour
ney to Annapolis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
ATTY.-GENERAL PALMER
CALLS ON GOVERNOR

Unexpectedly dropping in at the
Executive Mansion yesterday, Attor-
ney-General A. Mitchell Palmer spent
some time chatting with Governor
Ritchie The Attorney-General was
accompanied by Mrs. Palmer. They
were motoring back to Washington
after a weekend visit to the home of
relatives of Mrs. Palmer, who was be-
fore her marriage Miss Dixon, Of Tai
bot county They made the trip across
the bay on the Annapolis-Claibor
ferry.
As he was leaving the Executive
Mansion Attorney-General Palmer
said he had simply dropped in to pay
my respects to the Governor of Mary
land"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
w. ]. BRYAN, INTENT
LISTENER AT THE
CONVENTION

William Jennings Bryan, from
his seat on the press stand, lis
tened intently to Senator Lodges
denunelatiOn of Mr.. Wilson and
his assistants, who, he declared
have "attempted to drag us from
the path OF Washington, Lincoln,
and Roosevelt. Mr.. Bryan main-
tained poker face throughout.
Another wave of laughter and
applause came when President
Wilson was referred to as a "free
trader with sOclalistic prOcliV1-
ties"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
Having Clearance Sale

During this week. beginning today,
the store of Frank A. Munroe. 13S-
14O Main street. is having a clearance
sale and many bargains are being Of
fered for cash at greatly reduced
prices.
The sale should be of especial inter
est at this time to all housekeepers as
the bargains include a number of
sales in bed linen and other essentials
marked far below the usual price.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
LEVY ONLY
WAY FOR SOLUTION

A, tHe meeting OF the County Com
.aacr today the Counsellor to the
.-I Ridgely p. Melvin, submitted
opinion on the question concern
.cyyIug for special privileges, y
was referred to him at last
.sks meeting Of the Board
a.s rs practically the same ques-
That has been raised from time
Time during the past several years
8 which was the subject OF attempt
legislation on several occasions.
srear John J. Levy. OF Annapolis, in
written request. signed by him in
Individual capacity and submitted
se last meeting. again raised the
.r.fiou as TO the Legislative power
bo County Commissioners to con-
.sr in the general levy the raising
money for the special privileges
s'rrrcd TO.
The opinion Of Counsellor Melvin
b. unanimously adopted by the
Board and ordered to be published.
The opinion submitted was as fol-
.oas
June s, 1920.
h he Honorable
The Board Of County Commission
sr. Of Anne Arundel County.
Galemen:
AZ the meeting of the Board on
lre tst. 1920. the following ques-
90 was submitted to me for my
.fu opinion. namely:
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
Who Owns This Collie?

On Saturday officer William Fine of
the city police force. while making his
rounds picked up handsome collie.
The. dog continued to follow the Off
Ger. and refusing to leave him. was
taken to Officer Fines home on Cathe-
dral street. The owner can have the
collie by properly identifying the dog
and calling at 11S Cathedral street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
H. T. LEVELY SUFFERS
DISLOCATED SHOULDER

Harry T. Leyely, of near 0denton.
this county, formerly of Annapolis
suffered a severe dislocation of the
left shoulder on Tuesday of last week
when he fell into the street. While
attempting to board a street car he
stumbled and fell hard and rolled in
the driveway. He is compelled tc
carry his arm in a sling. Mr.. Levely
visited friends in the city today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
Exhausted; Cried For Help

While in Baltimore. DR.. de Quevado
made his home at the Kappa Alpha
Fraternity House, 2642 North Charles
street. Word of his death was sent to
his brothers in Washington and they
took charge of the body.
De Quevado and his friends had
been spending the day near Severn
Side Station. He was a good swim
mer and had been swimming with a
companion, James K Cullen. of NCat-
onsville, 40 yards from shore. 1t is
supposed he became exhausted. Sud
denly he was heard to cry out Jim,
come save me" Cullen swan toward
him. but de Quevado sank in about 20
feet of water and did not re-appear on
the surface.
His companions located the body by
diving. Police Justice j. Roland
Brady, of this city, acting coroner, de-
cided an inquest was unnecessary.
De Quevado also was a graduate OF
st. Johns College, class Of 1916. He
was a member of Beta Mu Chapter
Kappa Alpha Fraternity, of st. Johns
One of his brothers is connected with
the Commerce Commission, Washing
ton, and another brother is visiting in
Washington 1t is understood De Que
vado had made arrangements 10 visit
his home after graduation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
SENATOR BRADY
MOVES HIS OFFICE

State Senator A. Theodore Brady,
who for some years has had his law
Office in the Arundel Building, West
street. has moved his office on the
opposite side of the street, and is
now quartered in the Eagles Build
ing. next to the Capital office. iii
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
ALL
SET FOR THEIR
NAT. CONVENTION
Crowds Swarm Into Chicago
Coliseum Early And Prelimi-
nary Proceedings Went Of In
Good Order - Ladies Among
Delegates
CHAIRMAN LODGE
STARTS WHEELS MOVING

CHICAGO, I'LL. June s. (Coliseum)
Forty minutes before the Republi
can National Convention was due to
open the band struck up and the dele
gates began to take their places The
hall was filling rapidly and many
notables were arriving.
There was a marked absence of con
fusion, and the oldtimers said that IL
looked almost as calm as the conven-
ton OF four years ago Contrary to
the custom the Old Guard came early,
.as the leaders took their seats with
out causing even a ripple OF excite
ment. the band struck up a mournful
air.
There were many women delegates
on the floor. Twenty minutes before
the opening the crowds were still
coming. 1t was not until then that
the lights were turned on, throwing
into relief the thousands Of flags
which constituted the only decoration
in the hall. The floor was half full at
that time On the platform the only
decoration was large vase Of Ameri
can beauty roses.
To the moment when Senator Lodge
left his hotel for the coliseum there
had been no organization, and IL was
thought possible that the first organi-
zation might be made permanent.
avoiding preliminary speeches. Sena-
tor Lodge took his seat and found
Senator Gillett talking with friends.
They held a brief conference.
Lieut.-COl. Roosevelt There
Lieut. Col Theodore Roosevelt was
among the early platform arrivals. At
eleven O'Clock the aisles were crowded
with delegates who seemed more in
tent on shaking hands and becoming
acquainted than on beginning the con-
vention
There were on every hand evidences
of the new crop of politicians. Among
these were Theodore Roosevelt, Leon
ard Wood and Senator Aldrich.
Chairman Hale brought the gavel
down with a smack and the conven-
tion came to order Immediately
Bishop Charles r. WoodcOck said the
opening prayer, which was a long one
Then the crowds broke into singing
THE Star-Spangled Banner" accord
ing to request which had been prev
ously~ made.
William T. Jackson is present as a
committeeman from Maryland.
Crowds Cheer Lodge
Preliminary matters were disposed
of in the first half hour, and the dele
gates settled themselves to hear the
keynote speech Of Senator Lodge. He
read from his manuscript, and from
the rate of his reading it was evident
that an hour or probably more would
be occupied with his address.
Temporary organization was quick
ly effected by acclamatiOn, and it is
generally understood that the same
arrangement will be continued.
Senator Lodges address was
punctuated with cheers and shouts.
He was most loudly applaunded when
referred to the Republican party of
| 1860 and declared that it must again
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
FROM PLASTIC DISC
TO FINISHED PRODUCT

Now that the music of the Naval
Academy band is being recorded for a
Grafonola Company, at the laboratory
established by the Globe Furniture
Company, sole agents for the Colum-
bia firm, many persons will perhaps
be interested in the following article
describing the making of a record.
which is taken from the Globe Bullet
in, house organ of the Globe Furni-
ture Company:
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1920-06-08
Camel Through Needles Eye

Getting camel through a needles
eye" has long been accepted as 8
strong expression OF absolute impos-
sibility. And yet. have yop ever stop
ped to think that you can put a whole
brass band through a needles point?
Here is a brief description of the
process by which the miricle is ac-
complished of evoking from the wavy
lones on a disc the tone of the bell. the
notes of the bugle, the wall of the
violin-and above all, the human
voice
All sounds-musical tones included
are conveyed to the ear by what are
known as sound or tone waves. Sound
is vibration. When a sound is made
or a musical note struck, their air is
set in motion in waves of greater dem
sity than the normal pressure of the
atmosphere.
In recording a sound for record,
these tone waves are received through
horn projecting into a room stripped
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