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New-York tribune., 1920-11-08
Spain Applauds u. S. Offer

MADRID, Nov. 7.-Discussing the offer
by Amer bankers to lend $26,000,-
900 to Spain, Ell Debate to-day says the
action evidenced good spirit, America
thus returning to Spain courtesy ex-
tended during the war, when Spain sup
Piled credit to the smount.o of 1872, 900, 600
pesetas. 1t argues. however, that the
Spanish government was right in not
accepting the offer, because the deprc-
citation of the peseta simply arises from
speculation.
The government, adds Ell Debate, could
easily find sufficient American dollars
In the hands of Spanards in this coun-
try if it offered rate of interest sim
ilar 70 that demanded by the American
bankers, but for the present these dol
lars are being sent to America in order
10 obtain higher interest offered there,
and thus the exchange rate declines.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08
Concert for the People" Wins
Approval of Large Audience

The popular SUNDAY night concert of
merit seems to be form of entertain
ment of wide appeal in this city, and
last nights audience at Madison Square
oarden at one OF series Of "Concerts
for the People" given under the direc-
ton of Julius Hopp, was large
Mr.. Giovanni Martinelli, Miss Helen
Jeffrey, violinlst, and Miss Melba Nc
Creery, soprano, whose first appearance
here 1t was, were the soloists, and there
vas an orchestra usier the experienced
baton Of Mr.. Nahan Franko. The au-
dicNce found much in their perform
ance to arouse enthusiasm and the
so'oists were, as sooists at a popular
concert should be, generous with en-
cores
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08
Free Concert November 10
Damrosch Symphony To Be
Heard at the Metropolian

Walter Damroscl, wilt conduct the
New York Symphony Orchestra at the
Metropolitan Opera House Tuesday
evening. November 16, in what will be
one of the greatest free musical treats
ever offered in New York. The concert
will be one of the Mayor Hylan series
and has been made possible through
the tender OF the orchestra's services
Mr.. Damrosch is a firm believer in
music for the masses, and will an
nounce the program in the near future.
the park commissioners of the various
boroughs in the greater city. All seats
not occupied at o'clock on the night
of the concert will be declared forfeit
and thrown open to those waiting at
the Opera House.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08
"Kissing Time" moves from the
Lyric to the Astor Theater tonight.

"Kissing Time" moves from the
Lyric to the Astor Theater tonight.
Mrs Fiskc has completed her tour
in Miss Nelly of N'Orleans" and has
signed a contract to appear. under the
management Of Sam H. Harris. in
Wake Up, Jonathan!" by Hatcher
Hughes and Elmer Rice. Harrison Grey
Fiske will stage the play, which Mr..
Harris will present in Atlantic City
around the Christmas holidays.
The celebration Or the fifteenth an
niversary of the beginning Of Marcus
Loew's career as Snowman starts to-
day in his Manhattan theaters. Next
week the anniversary will be celebrated
in his Bronx theaters.
by Augustin McHugh and Douglas Leav-
tit, with score by the late Manuel
Klein, will be presented by William
Moore Patch in Trenton, N. j., tonight
The company comprises Douglas Leav-
lit, Ruth Mary LOCKWOOD Zella Ram
beau, Harry Short. Rex Dantzler, Ruth
Oswald and fifty others.
Leo GARLIC has been booked for a
twenty-five week season in Keith vau-
deville. He will offer q series of char
acter studies.
The Theatre Guild announces that
during the run of "Heartbreak House."
which opens Wednesday evening, the
curtain will rise at S:15 instead of at
$3.50, as has previously been the Gus
tom at the Garrick Theater.
Arthur Hopkins announces that Ben
Ami, the actor whose work attracted
attention to the Jewish Art Thcater
last season, will make his debut in
English at the Greenwich Village
Iheater Wednesday evening, November
II, in Samson and Delilah." by Sven
Lang. Playing with Ben Ami will be
Pauline Lord and cast headed by
Robert L. Haines. The production has
been designed by Robert Edmund Jones.
Lawrence Grossmith, the English
comedian, joins the three-starred
"Hitchy -Koo 1920" at tho New Amster-
dam Theater tonight, replacing G. P.
Huntley, whose illness has caused his
retirement from the cast Raymond
Hitchcock, Julia Sanderson and Mr..
Grossmith will therefore constitute the
trio Of stars at the head of the revue.
Frank Bacon's first book. "Lieht-
min has been so successful that his
publishers will issue second volume
of reminiscent yarns by the actor, en-
titled Transforming. 1t will cover
Mr.. Bacon's experienced in the roper
tore stock companies of the pioneer
days.
The Friars' first honorary dinner of
the season will be bon voyage to
Claiming Pollock at the Hotel Astor
on Sunday evening. November 28 Mr..
Pollock was the founder of the Triars
then the National Association Of
Press Agents. in 1906, and was its first
president. and he has been an officer
ever since and is at present the dean
vice -president}. He sails on Decem-
Der for Egypt on a six months Euro
pean tour.
Tonight is "Army Night In the
program for the celebration of Armi-
sticc Week at the Capitol Theater.
When "Jimmie" makes its bow At
The opening Of the Selwyns' new
Apollo Theater on Wednesday night Of
next week, Ben Welch, who is featured
second 20 Frances White, Will annaa,.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

for the first time in his long career
without the derby and beard that have
been as much a part Of his stage per-
sonality as backface with Frank Tin
ncN.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08
The Stage Door

Alice Dclysia will make her Ameri-
can debut in "Afgar" at the Central
Theatcr tonight. Mr.. and Mrs. Co.
burn will open in "French Leave" at
the Belmont.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

Tonight is "Army Night" IN the
program for the celebration of Armi-
stlce Week at the Capitol Theater.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

When 'Jimme" makes its bow at
ne opening Of the Sclwyns' new
Apollo Iheater on "Wednesday night of
next week, Ben Welch, who is featured
second TO Frances White, Will a5nea,.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

Leo GARLIC has been booked for a
twentyfve-week season in Keith vau-
deville. He will offer series of char
acter studies.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

otis Up to YOU" musical comedy
by Augustin McHugh and Douglas Leav-
lit, with score by the late Manuel
Klein, will be presented by William
Moore Patch in Trenton, N. j., tonight
The company comprises Douglas Leav-
lit, Ruth Mary Lockwood, Zella Ram
beau, Harry Short. Rex Dantzler, Ruth
Oswald and fifty others.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

Mrs Fiskc has completed her tour
in Miss Nelly of N'Orleans" and has
signed contract to appear, under the
management of Sam H. Harris, in
"Wake Up, Jonathan" by Hatcher
Hughes and Elmer Rice. Harrison Grey
Fiske will stage the play, which Mr..
Harris will present in Atlantic City
around the Christmas holidays.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

The celebration or the fifteenth an
niversary of the beginning Of Marcus
Loews career as Snowman starts to-
day in his Manhattan theaters. Next
week the anniversary will be celebrated
in his Bronx theaters.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-08

The Theatre Guild announces that
during the run Of "Heartbreak House."
which opens Wednesday evening, the
curtain will rise at S:15 instead of at
$3.50, as has previously been the Gus
tom at the Garrick Theater.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
PALMER'S OPPONENTS
URGE NJ 'ADOO SUPPORT
my The Associated Press.l

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May IS
Seventy-six delegates to the Repub-
lican National Convention and ar
equal number to the Democratic
nominating assembly win be elected
in Pennsylvania today at statewide
primaries. Socialists and Prohibi-
tionists also are holding their primar-
les. but they have no contest
Electors in Pennsylvania have the
privilege of indicating their personal
preferences but only one name, that
of Edward R. Wood, a retired busi-
ness man. appears on the Republican
ballot and only that of Attorney-Gen-
eral Palmer on the Democratic. The
faction opposing Palmer in Pennsyl-
vania has asked IT'S supporters tc
write the name of McAdoo on thJ
ballot
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
ASKS OPINION ON
SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX

An echo of the special privilege
tax" issue, subject which has been
agitated by Mayor Levy and others
for some time, came today when the
Mayor appeared before the Board oi
County Commissioners at their week
ly meeting. and asked that a legal
opinion lie given by counselor Mel
vim of the Board, in the premises.
1t has been a matter of some con
tention that city taxpayers should not
lie assessed on basis by the County
for special privileges enjoyed by GER
tain rural sections, and he is anxious
TO have the legal phase of the matter
in connection with the coming tax
levy, made known in this regard. II
will be recalled that a bill was in
troduced at the late session OF the
Legislature. known as the. Special
Privilege Tax. Bill" but it was
killed"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
BREEDERS PROTEST
NEW "MORAL" MOVE
ON HORSE RACING

WASHINGTON. d. C., Nay IS. n
Race horse breeders protested to the
House Interstate Commerce Com
mittee against the bill prohibiting in
ter-state transmission of race betting
information. It's enactment would
stop racing as a sport and destroy
investments of millions mady by
breeders, said the breeders, adding
that gambling on the races was
mere incident" as far as their bust
ness was concerned.
This is another attempt of those
who want to force their ideas OF NOR
ality upon Others" declared A. j.
Carroll. of Louisville, representing
the Kentucky hockey Club. This
would be an entering wedge of cen
sorship on the press and would in
terfere with state rights
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
CHIP" WHEATLEYS
. SUCCESS AS COACH
Annapolis Young Man Now En-.
gagged In Athletic Work At
Williamsport, Pa.
PUPILS MAKING GOOD

Rejecting the success that has beer
attained by Arthur b Wheatley. OF
Annapolis, as an athletic instructor
news comes to the Evening Capital OF
the splendid showing made by his
charges of the high schools boys ol
Williamsport, Pa. in an interscholas-
tic meet conducted by Pennsylvania
state College at Belle Fonte. Pa. on
Saturday last. Out of the program of
contests. the Williamsport lads scored
nine irsts, six seconds. seven thirds
and seven fourths. thereby capturinP
first honors That is surely a big
achievement.
The Williamsport lads also per-
formed finely in the relay carnival.
conducted recently on Franklin Field,
Philadelphia. under the auspices OF
the University of Pennsylvania. They
won the relay race in the fast time of
3:49 is, which is usually considered a
fast clip for PENNSYLVANIA preparatory
schools. The race was won after d
plucky fight from field of II starters.
The victory gave Williamsport for
the first time the distinction of win
ming the championship in the relay
races for Pennsylvania high schools. a
distinction that has been sought for
more than a score Of years. Williams
port had finished second, third, fourth
and even last in the contests, and usu-
ally had returned home with a story
of hard luck of being placed in toe
high a class. But the big triumph in
dicates that pluck and speed. both the
result of excellent coaching, were the
counters
Mr.. Wheatley. known by close
friends as Chip" is the son of Mrs
J. Charles Wheatley, 200 Gloucester
street, and has made athletics almost
a life study. AS a boy he played on
various athletic teams about Annapo-
lis. Later on he assisted in coaching
at st. Johns College and at the Naval
Academy. and during the World War
he served as an athletic director with
the American EXpeditionary Forces
Several months ago he left Annapolis
TO take up athletic work in Commun-
ity Service at Williamsport. His An
napolis friends are glad to learn OF
his success there MIR Wheatley was
formerly engaged in real estate and
insurance business here
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
WEEKLY PROCEEDINGS
OF ORPHANS COURT

Judges Of the Anne Arundel County
Orphans Court held their regular
weekly meeting at the Court House
today and transacted the following
business:
The first and final account of Henry
Bonskowski. administrator OF James
Bonskowski, was filed, examined and
passed.
A statement of the assets of the per-
sonal estate of Marie l.. Fournon was
filed and passed Lucien l.. r. Four
non, widower of the deceased. quail
fed as administrator of the estate by
filing the prescribed bond. which was
approved.
An order OF Court in the matter OF
the estate OF Margaret C. Murray to
transfer and convey certain stock was
filed and passed.
The application OF Hazel L. Phipps
fopr the guardianship of Douglas W.
Murray was fled and approved, and
the bond Of the applicant as said guar
dian also was approved.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
MARYLAND Tagging
IN HOME SERVICE
S. A. APPEAL

Concerning the Home Service
Appeal" for the Salvation Army
which is now nearing a close. the
following telegram has heen sent
out from Provincial Headquarters
in Philadelphia to the sections in
which Maryland is included as a
part:
Maryland is going very slowly
in comparison TO other places. In
the Province, New Orleans has al
ready raised $4,000 through their
Association.
Sixty thousand miners of
Northern Pennsylvania have
pledged one dollar per man.
The maintenance fund must te
raised absolutely before June /,
or the Salvation Army must go
out OF existence in this district.
It absolutely will have no money
TO operate after June !"
Anne Arundel county. ly the
way, is far tehind in sui scrit ing
it's quota of $4,000, and the people
are Icing urged 20 come forward
with all the liLerality possible in
contributing to this worthy cause.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
STATE GUARD DRIVE

A start preliminary to the State
wide drive to secure recruits for the
reorganization of the new Maryland
National Guard was made last night.
when officers representing all of the
different units III Baltimore and the
counties met in the Fifth Regiment
Armory and agreed upon a plan OF
action Adjutant General Reckord
presided and made the opening adj
dress, in which he dwelt on the i'm
portance of organization and coop
Grafton. He was followed by f. Lyeli
Guntz, who will do the publicity work
which is to he carried on in a man
,ner never attempted before.
Every agency, including the corpo.
rations, business firms or other EN-
plcyers. will be asked to take lead
ifg part in. the merem4al. which isrtc
be directed by an executive commit
tee made up of bankers. railroad and
business men and others who are
usually in the forefront when big
work is to be done. In addition to
these there will be subordinate COM
mittees whose duties are well de-
fined
The drive which is to begin on May
"a and last two weeks will not he
unlike those during the Liberty loan
campaign. There is to be extensive
advertising, speaking and personal
appeals.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
IN DEADLOCK ON
ARMY REORGANIZATION
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., May IS. =
A deadlock on the Army re-organi-
zation bill was reached today by the
Senate and House conferees. The
Senate provision to re-organize the
forces caused the breach. and the
question will be brought before the
House for a vote.
The disagreement. said Chairman
Wadsworth, OF the Senate managers.
came despite an offer from the Sen
ate side to strike out its provision re-
garding youths between Is and p
years of age.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
FIVE TIMES ONE; Al
LITTLE GIRLS PARTY

Little Lucille Blaisdell. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs j. c. Blaisdell. was
given a birthday party yesterday in
honor OF having reached five times
one The children enjoyed music
and games, after which they were in
vited to partake of a spread in the
dining room. the centrepiece at table
being a nice birthday cake with five
lighted candles. and lots of other
goodies. The children present were
the following:
Carlis Blaisdell. Louise Jones, Helen
Stinchcomb, Doris Stinchcomb, Mar
garet Bennett, Nedra Howard, Rey-
land Meyett, Elwood Meyett.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
FIRST SOFT CRABS
FROM THESE WATERS

Soft crabs, the first caught in the
waters about Annapolis this season,
we're caught yesterday by Frank Car
roll. of Eastport These crabs were
caught in Back Creek, and were dis
posed OF in Mr. Carroll's family.
Other soft crabs caught previously
this season we're caught in the waters
about the county, principally near
Mayo. Mr. Carroll says soft crabs
Will soon be plentiful in the local
market. and the present season gives
promise of being a good one.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
WORDS USED WERE
ALMOST IDENTICAL
~, The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May Is. 49,
Senator Penrose. (Republican.) Pa.
and not Rear-Admiral Sims, outlined
,be basic charges against the Navy
uepartment contained in the Ad-
mIrlls letter OF January 9TH. Secre-
ary Daniels asserted today before the
senate Committee investigating the
Naval conduct OF the war
Nr Daniels recalled that the Sena-
nor IN q speech in the Senate August
a. 1918. declared that procrastina-
rion on the part of the Secretary de-
Iayed the termination OF the war at
least three months. cost S15,000.-
0uJOUO and many lives. The words
used By Senator Penrose were almost
Identical with those used by Admiral
Sims more than a year later, MIR.
Daniels said.
Whether Admiral Sims is a plag-
iarist. and borrowed his views and
charges from Senator Penroe or. by
the new science OF mental telegraphy
The views of the Senator were COM
municated to Admiral Sims" declared
Mr.. Daniels.
"Penrose comes from Pennsylvania
md Admiral Sims was appointed to
he Naval Academy from that state. -
Did they collaborate on exchange
mental telegrams?"
The committee might have saved
2 years time and many reams of pa
per by investigating Penroses charges
In 1915" the witness said.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
FOR EARLY SETTLEMENT
OF MINERS DEMANDS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May IS. =
Settlement of the controversy over
increased wage demands of anthracite
coal miners. which has extended over
several weeks, is expected by the De-
partment of Labor officials today or
tomorrow. Concessions obtained by
Secretary Wilson from both the mi
ners and operators during today's
conference. officials said have made
peaceful settlement.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
NAVY TOSSERS MEET
URSINUS TOMORROW

The baseball season for the mid
shipmen at the Naval Academy will
tomorrow enter It's closing stages
when the nine of Ursinus College will
be entertained for the mid-week en-
gagement The game is booked TO get
under way at 3:45 o'clock With this
contest out OF the way, the middies
will then have but two more games
before their argument with the rival
West Point Cadets. These will be
with the teams of Dickinson College
and Villa Nova. both Pennsylvania in
stitutions, which are scheduled for
Saturday and Wednesday OF next
week, respectively
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
W., B. AND A. MUST
SETTLE THIS SUIT

\ motion on behalf Of the w, 3
md A. Electric Railroad for 2
new trial in the case of Boyd Faulk-
uer, the 14-year-old Baltimore news
boy. who recently obtained a verdict
Of 1880 against the company for
personal injuries; was yesterday over
ruled by Judge Corter in the Balti-
more City Court The motion was
argued by Attorney George Weems
Williams for the company. and J
Goodman Boyd for the plaintiff in the
suit.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
EAGLES TO GIVE
BANQUET NEXT WEEK

On next Monday night the Annapo-
lis Aerie of Eagles. No. 1863. will give
a banquet in their home on West
street.
The banquet will take the form OF a
"get-together" meeting, and is for
social purposes. There will be out-of-
town speakers. besides Mayor Levy.
who is a member of the Order. and
City Alderman Charles w Smith
Members of the order are lookini
forward to the banquet with pleasure
able anticipation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
His RpotIer Was proMnea

Cadet Corddry, of St. Johns Col
lege, who was called home suddenly
yesterday by the death of his sixteen
year-old brother, has been heard from
by his college friends here.
The lad was drowned Sunday while
canoeing with two other boys. The
accident happened on the PocoDoke
river, near Snow Hill The twp com
panions of the vistim were saved.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
ANNAPOLIS BANKERS
ATTEND CONVENTION

Representatives of the various
banking institutions of Maryland
who are memters OF the Maryland
Bankers Association, left today by
special train from Baltimore for At
lantic City for the annual convention
OF the Association which will he helG
this week at the Hotel Traymore.
Those who went from Annapolis
are Col. Harry J. Hopkins, DR.. Wal
ton H. Hopkins and Daniel r. Ran
dali. representing the Farmers Ma
tional Bank, and Mr. and Mrs. james
A. Walton and Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgely
p. Melvin, Messrs. Walton and Melvir
representing the Annapolis Banking
& Trust Company.
By reason of the financial situation
in the country today and the problems
which tankers are being called upor
to deal and solve. the meeting is re
garded Of primary importance by the
financiers of the state. The conven
ton will lie in session two days and
during that time considerable busi-
ness will lie disposed of.
1t is understood that reference viii
be made by Senator Pomerene, Of
Ohio, who is one of the two speakers
to address the convention on the first
day. to the railroad situation and the
effect of the tieup on the business OF
the country. incidentally. he is ex-
pected to touch on the contraction Of
loans for speculative purposes by the
Federal Reserve hanks so as to bring
lack normal conditions in the fnan-
cial and business world.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-18
SUFFRAGISTS ADOPT
FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
ON PRESDT'S. DEATH

At special meeting OF th,
Woman's Suffrage League for Anne
Arundel county held yesterday after
noon in the. room OF the Womna'
Club. the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted on the death OF
their late president. Mrs. Ann 4. Hin:
Whereas. Our much loved sister
and co-worker has been called to her
eternal reward and does rest from
her lahors; and.
Whereas. We the members of the
Woman Suffrage League OF Anne
Arundel coanty, DO feel mos; deeply
her loss; therefore lie ii
Resolved, That the said Anne Arun-
del county Woman Suffrage League
in special session assembled does
mourn the loss of its honored presi-
dent. Ann A. Hill whose place in the
League ana in the ranks OF the suf-
frage supporters throughout the
State cannot be filled. and. whose low
ing and faithful service TO the cause
will ever lee held in grateful memory
by all Maryland suffragists;
Resolved, That these resolutions
be spread upon the Journal of the
League. and that copy be sent to
The husband and TO the daughter OF
our deceased sister,
ELISE B. JOHNSON,
Acting President;
FLORENCE A. CHANEY,
Secretary
Other business of a routine nature
was transacted during the meeting
Plans were discussed for opening
school for the study OF citizenship
here in the fall, and the training oi
women in the proper use Of the bal
lot for the est interests OF the gov
ernment, Federal. State and Munici-
pal. Mrs. Robert Moss was elected
head Of the school which will prob
AZ ~ open in October, and she will act
rs director.
The League voted TO loan some o.
he furniture, the property of the
League, now at the home of their late
President. Mrs. Hill, to the ~" in
selaaing a folding chair. tables ana
fookcase, and to give the books the
League owned to the Public Library
Commission.
Two delegates were appointed t.
represent the League at the State
Convention of Woman's Suffrage
which meets in Baltimore tomorrow
at Hotel Emerson. and elected Mrs
Robert Moss and Mrs. r. C. CLANCY