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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
MORE CONTRIBUTORS
TO PUBLIC LIBRARY

A check for $500 was received this
morning at the office of the Evening
Capital from Captain Samuel Bryan,
L. s. n. BAY Corps. toward the need
ed $500 for the Public Library Fund.
Paymaster Bryan has always mani
tested keen interest in everything
pertaining TO Annapolis and its civic
betterment. and is showing his SYM
pathy with the movement for pub
lie library at this time although
about to leave the city for other
fields. He has been detached from
the Naval Academy, and ordered to
Philadelphia, as accounting officer in
the League Island Navy Yard
Another contribution received today
was S5 from Surgeon and Mrs. d. \.
Carpenter, of Ghe Navy, who also ex-
pressed deep interest in the library
movement. Contributions to the fund
now stand as follows: Bishop G. NJ
Williams, $50; Paymaster Samuel
Bryan. SIS: Surgeon and Mrs. Carpen
ter, So. Total, 500.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
EGGS AND FISH CHIEF
ITEMS FOR TO-DAY

Eggs oiled. fried, scrambled. in
omelet. or prepared in others forms
and shad or other fish, are the chief
items on the menu in the hotels, res
tauTants, and families throughout to-
day. because ii is Good Friday. a day
of much solemnness and fasting. And
The city market was more than stock
ed with these two edibles
The heavy run of shad in the bay
during the past few days has been
responsible for the prolific supply OF
this specie of the finny tribe, hut in
spite of the great quantities on hand
they have been selling at far above
the average price. Row shad have
Seen generally priced at 25 and 60
cents the pound Perch and other
varieties of fish also were to be found
on the stalls at the market house this
morning.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
WHO WAS MISSED BY
CENSUS TAKERS?

IL appears. rs hitherto told in
the Evening Capital, that num-
her of residents of Annapolis.
and sections of Anne Arundel
county. escaped through one
means or another. the canvass of
the Federad Census EnumeratOrs,
recently completed. A number OF
such instances were discovered
a few days ago by DIR. Louis G.
Carric0. Supervisor OF the Gen.
suS fer the District, which in
cIudes Anne Arundel.
The Federal officials desire TO
have the census figures as com
plete in every detail, as is possi-
hle.. Moreover. il is the duty of
every citizen to see TO il that his
or her name is enrolled, in or
der to aid i'm the efforts 10 secure
ACCURACY of the figures for An
nap0lis and the County. before
formal publication.
Persons who were missed by
the enUmeratOrs are requested to
send their names. age, whether
married or single, and address to
l.. c. Carrieo, at BTyantown, Nd.
or hand such information TO the
Mayor Of Annapolis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
EASTERTIDE WEDDINGS
LACKING THIS YEAR

The high cost of living is held to
to be responsible for the fewer num-
Der of Easter weddings in Anne
Arundel county this year, and SINH
lar condition is said TO exist else
where Certain it is that licenses for
Eastertide weddings have been
mighty few, only four having been
issued from the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court, one of which
was for white, and the other three
for colored couples.
The number of licenses issued dur
ing the month of March, however was
greatly in excess than during the
corresponding period of last year.
The total number for the month was
As, of which 80 were issued to white
and 10 to colored couples. The total
for March, 1919 was 2S.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
MIDDIES TO PRY Off
LID IN 3 BRANCHES
Of SPORT TOMORROW
Basebali-Navy, VS.. Princeton.
Lacrosse Navy. VS.. Md. State
Tennis is-Navy, VS. Yale.

The atove is the schedule of con-
tests tor the midshipmen athletes for
tomorrow afternoon when they will
launch their Spring schedule of out
door contests, and although heavy
showers have leen falling through
ont today. indications are that gen
cral conditions will be auspicious for
the opening.
The hasegall game which is booked
for 2.30 o'clock, probably will attract
the greatest crowd of sport devotees.
The Tigers are now on brief South
ern jaunt, and were booked TO meet
the nine of Johns Hopkins University
in Baltimore this afternoon. Billy
Lush, mentor of the Navy tOssers has
whipped his charges into pretty good
shape for the initial go, and they
should be able to give good account
Of themselves against the Jerseyites.
Much interest also viii center in the
work Of the middies on the lacrosse
court, owing to the fact that the team
this year is being built by Coach
George Finlayson largely Of green ma
terial. The lacrosse set-to is scheduled
for 4 o'clock. The embryo officers have
always made good showing at tennis,
and unless the wet weather should
have bad effect on the courts, the
Yale racqueters might as well be pre-
pared for fast engagement. The ten
mis- match is booked for 230.
As a finale to the days activities,
the middies will engage in the annual
inter-company championship finalsi in
gymnastics, boxing and wrestling.
These events Will take place in the
gymnasium at o'clock in the even
ing.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
VISITING CHORUS PART
OF CHURCH SERVICES

Last night the visiting chorus of
fifty voices was a feature of the serv-
ice conducted at Maryland Avenue NJ.
E. church by the pastor, Rev. Emmett
R. Spencer. The chorus sang well
under the leadership of their trainer,
Mr.. Bennett The male quartet was a
feature of the musical part of the serv-
ice. and a duet by M7s. Howard and
Mr. Bennett was beautifully sung.
large congregation was present.
The pastor preached on the meaning
of Holy Thursday and tonight he will
take for his theme Good Friday. and
how it was used in the life of Christ,
and what He did that day.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
SENATE PROBE OF WARS
CONDUCT POSTPONED
nv The Assoclntod rressl

WASHINGTON, ID. C,Apr Fur
ther hearings before the Senate Com
mittee investigating the Nays con
duct of the war were postponed today
until Tuesday Admiral Rodman. Com
mander of the Pacific Fleet, will tes-
tify then, and will be followed by Ad-
miral Wilson, Commander of the At
lantic Fleet
Other witnesses will include Admiral
Benson. former Chief of Naval Opera
tions, and now chairman of the Ship
ping Board, Rear Admiral Niblack,
Chief of Naval Operations; Rear Ad-
miral Badger. head of the Naval Gen
cral Board and Rear Admiral Mckean,
former assistant Chief of Naval Opera
tions.
Secretary Daniels said today, that
he would be the last witness to appear
in the presentation of the Depart.
ments case.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
REFUSES TO MODIFY
FLETCHER TESTIMONY
cRr The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Apr. 2
Captain Byron c. long, former aide
for operations on Rear-Admiral Sims
staff. at London, refused today to
modify his previous testimony that
Rear-Admiral William 3. Fletcher
disregarded Admiral Sims instruc-
tions regarding the conveying of de-
stroyers. He was cross examined be-
fore the Naval Board investigating
Admiral Fletcher's removal from the
first command. Captain Long said a
general adoption of convoy operation
was formulated at Queenstown for
the destroyer forces as early as May,
1917.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
GOVERNOR FAVORS IT;
FUNDS IN BUDGET

a bill of statewide interest. intro.
'duced by Delegate Bernard WieGard.
OF Anne Arundel. which finally passed
the Senate at last nights session is
that to create Commission 10 deter
mine upon and erect a suitable mcm-
orial within the State, to the men and
women of Maryland who gave their
lives for their country in the military
and naval service in The world war
This bin made its appearance in the
House on February 10 and received
general favor from the outset Gov
ernor Ritchie, in compiling the figures
for his Budget bin took occasion al
the time to comment upon the pro
posed Memorial measure, and he in
cluded an appropriation Of 100000
for the memorial. stating that he
would increase the amount later ON, II
necessary
The provisions Of the bill. in part.
are as follows:
Whereas, 1t is the desire of the
General Assembly that the State OF
Maryland shall render full honor TO
its men and women who gave their
lives for their country in the military
or naval service in the World War,
and shall ais commemorate the sery-
ice of all other men and women Of
Maryland VINO were engaged In the
military or naval service in that war.
by erecting at suitable place within
the State, a fitting memorial;
Wheras, 1t is the desire of the Gen
eral Assembly that such memorial
shall be erected only after the most
careful consideration has been given
TO its character. location and cost by
those best qualified to do So
Section l. BE it enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly of Maryland. That the
Governor OF the State OF Maryland be
and he is hereby authorized, empow-
cred and directed to appoint a Com
mission Of seven CD persons, citizens
Continued on Page Four)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
ST. ANNE'S CHOIR WILL
SING THE CRUCIFIXION"

Members of ST. Anne's choir, as
sisted by a number of we'll known
soprano and alto singers, will sing
tonight at the 73O service in this
church the solemn cantata. by Sir
John Stainer. "The Cruciiixion."
The instrumental music will be
played by an orchestra of fourteen
instruments Of the Naval Academy
band, under the direction of Conduc-
tor Torovsky. The entire chorus will
be directed by Choirmaster George
Webster, of St. Anne's. Mr. Clemson
will have the tenor solo parts and
Commander lie Bourgeois, the bass.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
MEXICANS ATTACK ARMY
COLONEL AND PARTY
By The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. D. c., Apr. 2.-Lt-
Col. Robert NJ. Campbell, l. S. a. of
the embassy in Mexico City, his wife
and an American woman doctor
named Paine were attacked by rebels
g few miles from Mexico City, but
escaped through quick work and
quickness Of action" the State De
partment was advised today
The rebels with dynamite wrecked
the train and destroyed the track for
some distance. Campbell and the
members of his party escaped with
out injuries. the advice stated. The
women of the party hid in the woods
near the station until The rebels left
The fate OF the members of the
crew and other passengers on the
train was not stated
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
'NEIATI0II BILL
.1TH referendum
| 'I'TNlf TO PASSAGE
..s-ly Prepared Measure And
r.d Give Full Opportunity
:. Voters And Taxpayers To
-.-3e Question For Them
.-aes
.roLVES EASTPORT
AND GERMANTOWN

ss Sion Of the Legislature
draws to close. local inter
t-sNn to several matters of
on .b3, have yet to be acted
~ n these IS he Annexation bill,
lei by Delegate W. Meade Hol-
ad which is one Of the meas
r received careful attention
committee Of the Charter Com
THE bin. which was per-
aby Chairman Nicholas II. Green.
Annexation Committee. thor
r cover, the lines of the pro
r,a boundaries for the annexed
r. makes specific provision for
anlum t0 the voters and tax
-s 10 ,he proposed belts; provides
Is representation in the City
rl Of enc alderman from each of
proposed new additions. and con
a.h fun provision as to taxa
arl the basis Of assessment for
rF territory These provisions
been heretofore referred to in
Capital
a1eh this bill was not intro
& until late in the session, being
MARCH 25.h. the day before the
mi' expired for that purpose,
rH expected that any opposition
leysIop in the Legislature. the
ralum being the outstanding fea-
rd thc bill.
cre are a number of other local
e- pending which seem reason
sure Of passage. although most of
measures that have not gotten
.rgga up 10 this time will hardly be
g muster enough support in the
|s,g hours Of the session.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
A Grim April Fool Joke

A number of milk consumers of
Annapolis awoke yesterday morning
to the realization that grim April
Fool joke had been played upon them.
At their door with the milk bottle
and the milk bill for the month end
ing March 81. was a little note ad-
vising the patrons of one of the dair-
les that beginning that day, April /,
the cost of milk per quart would be
% cents, and not 20 cents as hith-
erto.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
R. R. CONTROVERSY IS
UP TO WILSON AGAIN
lRy Th, Assoelate ! % J

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Apr. 2.-The
whole railroad wage controversy was
placed before President Wilson today
for the third time since railroad la
Dor filed its demands for a general
increase in wages last July.
In a letter TO the President, b. NJ.
Jewell, Chairman of the Labor Com
mittee, said he regretted very much
Ito advise you of our failure to OBJ
tain any beneficial results from these
conferences.
The employees, Mr.. Jewell said, are
keenly disappointed by the position
taken by the Railroads Executive
Committee, which announced last
night a deadlock and withdrawal of
the railroad laIpTers from the confer
ence.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
DIR. CARPENTER TO SPEAK
TO MEMS BIBLE CLASS

Captain ID. ~ Carpenter, Nj. D., OF
the Naval Hospital, will speak to the
Mems Bible Glasses of First Methodist
Episcopal church, State Circle, Sun
day morning. at 10 O'Clock, on "The
Future Life From a Doctors Stand
point" DR.. Carpenter is pleasing
speaker. The men and young men of
Annapolis are invited to be present,
especially the members of the State
Legislature. who will remain in An
napolis over Sunday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
l READ VISION
Of SIR LAUNFAL" "

TIE Vision of Sir Launfal." by
1e Russell Lowell. which Mrs G.
Clements is to read at the Pres
f4n Church Easter Sunday night,
poem which has been part of the
e, curriculum in most places for
years And because it is so
Mowu and SO we'll beloved a
c has a large appeal to the
g. the public
1 ordinary casual reading of
poem leaves the reader with
g DIM impression of its beauty.
only when il is presented dra-
a.y BY au artistic reader. who
@4i1 i part Of himself, that it
-llrs,a.ej fully.
US Clements has read only once
4. % Annapolis when she gave
Waer Wise Man" at the Pres
s'aa Church shortly after Christ
Her interpretation of this eX-
story proved 10 her hearers
She IS reader Of spiritual pow
e.. Us.I.t she brings out in
aE reae, ;ae theme of the story
@e~ She presents.
;. .aeaa Of the Vision of Sir
-'-.~ identical with that of
V"sr Wise Man: the search
ae attractive and spectacular
& N1rShipiug Christ, and
an- and weary quest. the
.>e b, ending that the highest
y. Worship lies in doing. in love
.7-t,r.sss the thing that lies
.'' 8. a-9j. Sir Launfal. in his
Started out a proud young
>-~ . seek in all climes for the
''- lie passed scornfully
| .5atr Who sat by his gate
--, a his .oa,hSome disease; he
.> t.e IN the search. and came
is winter an old. bent man
.' aod tvail," humber and
wan .' had been before, to
H'.y Grail was the cup from
A1ineSs and tenderness OF
~e save The leper a drink.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
NEGRO LYNCHED IN
SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY
(Ry the Associated Pressl

SPARTANSBURG, S. c., Apr. q
George Robertson, a negro, was taken
from the city Jail at Lauren. S. c., by
a mob and hanged to a railway bridge
on the outskirts of the town. Robert
son was charged with having cut three
white boys with knife after interfer-
ring in behalf of another negro in a
dispute with the boys.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
DEM. CENTRAL COM. TO
DISCUSS PRIMARIES

Various matters in connection with
the coming democratic Congressional
primary election to be held in May,
WIN be discussed at a meeting Of the
State Central Committee'of the party
which will be held at the hotel Rem
merit, Baltimore. on April s. DIR. j.
Hubert Wade has issued the call for
the meeting.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
Easter AT St. Anne,s

At ST. Anne's Church on Easter
Day at the IL O'Clock service will be
sung Tours Communion Service in F.
The Offertory by Foster, when the
Sabbath was Fast" will be sung, with
Mrs. Elliott Burwell as soloist-
Rogers Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis
will be sung at the evening service
with an offertory by Foster.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
DIR. S. S. HEPBURN
RETURNS TO PRACTICE

DIR. s. S. Hepburn and Mrs. Hep
burn today re-opened their home on
State Circle after an absence of three
months DR.. Hepburn has fully re-
covered from his illness and will at
once resume the active practice OF
his profession.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
Lett Out OF Census, He Says

A card received at the Office of the
Evening Capital this morning from c.
H. Rawlins, Jr., Sc Market street, is
to the effect that Mr.. Rawlins was not
counted in the recent census, and he
would like to be included in the popu-
lation of Annapolis
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
Railroad Shopmen Strike
Cl5v The Assuciate,. Press.1

PORTSMOUTH OHIO, Apr. q
Eighteen hundred shopmen at the
local Norfolk and Western terminals
walked out today in sympathy with
the $50 clerks already out. The men
on strike today include car repairers,
mechanics, electricians, blacksmiths,
pipe-fitters, sheet metal workers and
lahorers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
BOOKS ARE THE TREAS
IRE HOUSE or TIE
WORLD

Books, books books Books
are Gods conduits. the treas
ure house Of the worlds
knowledge, the solace of the
weary hour, the inspiration of
youth. Let us gather together
all We can and found a public
library. 1t IS a move towards
lasting progress.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
'fOAER FOR SERVICE
AND EX-SERVICE MEN

2. the Annapolis Post of
z..-aa Legion are arranging to
g. smoker in the Bladen street
q. en- Tuesday night of next
a.- cordial invitation has been
d .3 all service, or ex-service
L. attend the smoker and there
several forms of amusement
@e evening.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02
W|EGARD BILL FOR
MEMORIAL To WAR
HEROES IS PASSED

Patriotic Measure Providing
Testimonial To States. Men
And Women In World War
Passed By The Senate Last
Night
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02

Continued on Page Four)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-04-02

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lies Of late news at
and abroad are pub
s.se5 in The Capital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-06-03

star in the armament, a light to the hall
why: wings on which to mount Tor clearer
vision and wiser action, To win the ponl,
not by precedent or rule, but BY an IL
Elimination that is spirit and not deed.
mo two wars were ever won by the
same tactics, and few by the same weapons
The military leader Of the future may
navigate hi ships by radio and the day
may eventually come when NIL his lighting
craft may be airy nhvies battling IN the
central blue.
Coupling with his admonition against
difiidence and slepticism toward tho I'M
tried, n reference TO the doubt and delay
among naval statesmen, IN accepting the
American nnvys proposal for the North
Sea barrage, Secretary Daniels declared
the spirit that gave birth to that great
and original conception won for the navy
the honor of contributing the "ou's,and-
ing offensive" against the submarine
menace
let that be tradition to incite Won 10
newer heights than have ever been Mt
tanned, the secretary added.
THE American tradition of boldness
and audscity," the speaker continued,
enforced by world war achievement. will
save you from the danger of a slavish
adherence to tradition or precedent IN
method, while heartening you with the
glrding realization that the tradition ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-06-03
DEATHS

1920. Susie L.. daughter Of James F. and
Mabel Brown, aged 10 years
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at tire residence Of her
parents at Falkland, on Friday evening.
June e. at oclocA. standard time Inter
ment at Centreville, Md. on saturday.
June 5.
CANNING-In EIsmere. Del. on June 2
1920. Catherine. daughter Of John and
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence of her uncle.
Thomas \ Canning Elsmere. on Saturday
morning at o'clock. Requiem mass a st.
Thomas Church. Interment at Cathedral
cemetery.
DOUGHERTY-At Henry Clay. on June
J. 1920 patrics J. Dougherty
Relatives. friends and members of Dtvi-
sion No. ,. A. O. H, are invited TO attend
The funeral from his late residence, Henry
Clay, on Saturday morning al clock
standard time. solemn requiem mass al
s.. Joseph ; Church. Interment at ST.
Joseph : cemetery
LYNCH-In this city. on May 81. 1920
Humphrey. husband Of Catherine Lynch
: Rels tiyes and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral from his late residence. 30 Ivy
standard time. Requiem mass at St Ann 5
Church. lnternent at st. Joseph's ceme-
terry.
NARKOwsKI in this city. on June ,
1920. Mary Y. daughter OF Joseph A. and
Frances Markowski, in her 18th year
Relatives, friends and Children OF Mary
from the residence of her parents. 1891
Chestnut street, on saturday morning
June ;. at o clock Solemn requiem mas
at ST. Pauls Church. Interment at Ca
thedral cemetery.
MIssIMER-In Pontiac, Mich. on June
1920. Eleanor Elizabeth infant daughter
of Albert Ia and Beat rice AIissiner aged
months.
Funeral services at the residence of her
grandparents. MIR. and Mrs. Frank C Fin
ley. 233 Concord avenue on Friday after
noon. June 4, at ] 80 'Ciock lnteFnent al
Riverview cemetery.
NJ ULLIN-In this city. on May 81. 1890
Catherine. daughter of the late Thomas
ana Mary A. Mulltn.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence. .22O \
Jackson street.. on Friday morning at q
o clock. Solemn requiem mass al IT. Paul s
Church. lnterment at Cathedral cemetery
PRETTYAIAN-In this city. on June .
1920. Rebecca Cannon, wife Of James
Prettyman. aged IS years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral services at the residence Of her
husband, 1905 West street. on Friday even
ing, June 4. at O clock local time Inter
nent al Smyrna, Del. on Saturday. June s.
ROSS-In this city. on June l. 1920
Charles F., son OF Harry s. and Martha
Ross aged il years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at his parents resi-
dence. 1130 Lancaster avenue, on Thurs
day evening. June 3, at 5 O'Clock Inter
ment at Camden. Del. on arrival of train
leaving Wilmington Friday morning, June
i. al SIG, without further notice.