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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
AN OCTOGENARIAN
HAS PASSED AWAY

Another octogenarian of Anne
Arundel county has passed away.
Mrs Wilhelmina Pettebone, aged So
vears. died last night after linger-
ing illness, at the residence of her
son. Philip Pettebone. St Margaret's.
near Annapolis.
The deceased was born in Balti-
more in 1887. and was the daughter
of the late John and Ann HENS, that
city. She has been widow for some
years. her husband having been the
late Dr. Philip Pettehone She is sur
yived by one daughter, Mrs. Roberts.
of Baltimore, and four sons. three of
whom are John, CHARLES and Philip
Pettebone. with the latter of whom
she made her home.
The funeral will take place on Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock from her
late residence The remains will be
taken to Baltimore for burial in
Greenmount cemetery. Funeral direc-
tor James S Taylor & Sons is in
charge of arrangements.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
AMERICAN IDEAS
AND TRADITIONS
FULLY DEFINED
Commander ]. S. Barleon, U. S.
NJ, Delivers Address Before
The Peggy Stewart Tea Party
Chapter. D. A. R.. On Amer
icanization"
TYPICAL AMERICAN
AND OTHER NATIONS

Telling the Daughters of the AM
erican Revolution that they represent
the best in intellect, culture and ira
dition of the nation. and that they are.
a chosen people with an exalted privi-
lege of stopping the pollution of un-
Americanism. Commander John S
Barleon, L. S. ~. made a forceful and
noon at the State House before the
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter,
ID. A. r.
The subject of the address was
"Americanization as the Means of In
culcating Americanism." The speaker
said in his travels he had taken spec
ial care in the observance Of the char
acteristics of other nations contrast
ing them with the truly, typical Am
erican. in this way he had we'll de-
fined opinion of what was the typical
American. He defined Americanism
as to conduct ideas. ideals, outlook on
life. attitude on things in general that
have characterized American civiliZa-
tion since the foundation of the Re
public. the ideals and traditions, he
said, which the d. A. r. are endeayor-
ing TO perpetuate.
Commander Barleon specified some
of the characteristics of typical Am
ericanism, as compared with other ma
tionalities, of which he said America
has to marked degree greater in
telligence, more thrift. greater pas
sion for work, love of sport, a sense of
sportsmanship and a sense of fairness
and fair dealing. He spoke of honesty
as characteristic OF Americanism,
and chivalrous conduct toward wo-
man is another national character
istic.
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
SYRACUSE CREWS
ARRIVE TODAY FOR
RACES SATURDAY

The Varsity and Freshmen eight
Dared shell crews of Syracuse Uni
yersity. Syracuse, ~ Y. arrived at
the Naval Academy shortly lefore
noon today and have planned to put
in some good licks of practice in
preparation for their races against
the First and Second crews of the
midshipmen to lie rowed on Severn
river Saturday afternoon
The New Yorkers did not get a
very comforting reception upon their
arrival from a weather standpoint as
a fairly stiff breeze has been blowing
from out of the east all day, follow
ing the heavy rain storm last night.
And as result, the river is choppy,
and hardly conducive to favorable
workout which they had hoped for.
The Syracusans are accompanied by
their veteran coach. James A. Ten
Eyck. well known about Annapolis,
he having coached Navy crews for
several seasons, a score Of years back.
He did not speak loastfully of his
crews, saying that they are in fair
trim, and although handicapped 10y
TAD weather up North for couple
Of weeks or more. yet they hope to
furnish good opposition to the Navy
handlers of the sweeps. >
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
PORTRAYAL OF HISTORY.
Girls Of Grade Seven, Grammar
School, To Give Play
HISTORIC SCENES SHOWN

On Friday, May 81. the girls OF
Grade Seven, of the Annapolis Gram
mar School, Miss NJ Lucy Redmond.
teacher, will give a dramatization of
The Declaration of independence" "
II will be representation OF the
original Continental Congress. which
met in the old State House in Phila-
delphia, july 4. 1876 to decide the
greatest of all questions, shall the
colonies in America become indepen-
dent of England?"
All are familiar with the result and
should see the greatest men in the
country, at that time. portrayed in
drama.
There will be- John Hancock. presi-
dent of the Congress; the venerable
Dr. Benjamin Franklin: John Adams
"the colossus of the debate; Thomas
Jefferson. writer of the Declaration of
independence. the four famous Mary
land representatives. William Paca
Thomas Stone, Samuel Chase, Charles
Carroll, OF Carrollton. and other dis
tinguished members of Congress from
the thirteen colonies.
All who are interested in the work
of the public schools, are invited to
hear this great question debated The
school girls will endeavor to do jus
tice to their brave and patriotic fore
fathers who fought this great fight
for their country.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
COUNCIL AND w. c. L.
TO DISCUSS GAS
ISSUE TONIGHT

Material steps forward are ex-
pected TO he made tonight on the
city gas question which has
aroused widespread interest
among consumers for The last
several months. the Mayor and
City Council viii hold joint
meeting with the meml ers of h.e
Civic League
Chief among the matters 10 lie
considered will lie the report of
the committee of i've citizens ap-
pointed 10y the Council upon the
suggestion of the Civic Council,
TO make a thorough probe Of gas
conditions The committee was
named about a month ago. and in
the meantime, it has Investigated
conditions from every angle. 4
report of this investigation has
Leen prepared and is ready for
submission
As a result OF the meeting. it
is expected that mutual con
clusion will lie reached and that
the whole issue will lie placed in
shape to arrange for a special
hearing tefore the Public Service
Commission of The State.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
.SEAMAN'S FRIEND ASSO.
TO PRESENT BIBLES

Two hundred and eighty-eight mid
shipmen, who are about to graduate
from the Naval Academy. will on next
Sunday evening. May 10th, be pres
ented with Bibles by The American
Seamen's Friend Society. of 76 Wall
street. New York, which maintains
port homes for sailors in many parts
Of the world. The Rev Dr. George
Sidney Webster, secretary of the So
ciety, will make the presentation in
Bancroft Hall, which is the forty
eighth observance of the custom.
The midshipmen who comprise the
graduates this month are the first half
of the Glass of 1921.
OF the 2SS graduates. 242 will be
presented with Protestant Bibles; AZ
with the Roman Catholic version, and
four with the Hebrew version.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
TEMPORARY REGULATION
AT POLICE STATION

Illness of Chief of Police Charles
O'Bery has necessitated the attend
ance at the city police station for the
past few days of one of the ether Off
GERS Of the force This arrangement
has been found to conflict with the
plan for having the officers give notice
to householders about the removal Of
garbage. In order TO do this work. il
has been decided TO close the police
station from three in the afternoon
until six. and the schedule Will be fol-
lowed until further notice is given by
Mayor Levy Calls concerning. busi-
ness of the police station should be
made to the office OF the city CLERK be-
tween the hours named After six
o'clock each evening the station will
be opened as usual.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
SPECIAL MEETING TO
BE HELD TONIGHT

-.r.. movements i'm various
..run. ul the city projected during
.r. t-aiI wear Will present a difficult
,rb..m 10 ihe city Council, accord
ne ,4 .ac estimates that have been
rr.atrtI 5y Alderman Parkinson.
,t.a is chairman of the street COM
mH,ce of ,ae municipal body because
Of Inc insufficient funds in the city
treasury I'm short, the proposed i'm
movements would cost more than
Sg0oua 1scl upon the estimates that
h1ye been made, whereas there is
available for this purpose only a little
mon. au $4,000 in the funds of the
treasury
Chairman Parkinson read before the
Council at it's recent monthly meet
mg ,hc list of estimates for the re-
suruciug and otherwise repairing the
several thorOughfares. together with
proper sewerage for King George
aud Calvert streets. How the city
authorities will be able 10 get around
The situation is the question that will
uov have to be threshed out No ac-
uun was taken in the premises, after
tbg estimates were placed before the
Couucil by Chairman Parkinson. In
stead. the matter was laid over until
pecial meeting which has been
called for tonight, and al which the
uty gas question, also is 10 be taken
mp This latter issue, however is to
come before a joint meeting of the
Council and the members of the
Womcus Civic League.
Here Is the budget of street inn
proycmcnts as prepared by Alderman
Elmer f. Parkinson, chairman of the
street committee:
Market street. $6S7; Union, $224;
CONDUIT S5lS; Charles, S4S1; Murray
avenue S659; Southgate avenue, ST.
esq., Shjpwright, 1858; Franklin
total % place in first class condition,
NNu0. Calvert. $2,497; Calvert street
sewer S34J. King George street sew
er ST7l These figures, together
w..h am estimate for the proper re-
pairs Of West and Compromise
streets for materials, plus Is per
cen, would make up total of more
th3u 100000
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
LITERATURE GIVES LIGHT.
Business Girls Club OF The "Y''
Hears Address
BY PROF. c. A. SMITH

On Monday night last, Prof c. Al
phonso Smith gave another of his de-
lightful talks TO the Business Girls
Club, from the first chapter of his
took cit Can Give You an Outlet.
which brought out very strongly one
Of the numerous helps of literature TO
man as by the means of self-expres-
sion; that half of the battle OF life
S won, if one can express himself
Prof. Smith also spoke of the beauty
and prophecy of various immortal
lines that appeal to our finer sensi-
oilities and nobler instincts; that
when reading a real poem, so @hallow-
ed aud 50 gracious are the words.
that no vulgar thought dares to en-
ter therein. Also that literature
strengthens our minds. encourages
md gives light and hope to all.
Poetry is truly the language of the
gods
The twenty books of, What Can
Literature DO For Me-" which were
donated by Prof Smith, were received
w the memt ers of the Club and will
G read with great enthusiasm.
There was also a display of gowns
worn by young ladies who made them
under the direction Of Mrs. Marie Cos
et. There was a charm and dain-
tiness about them that is seldom seen
in shops. Mrs Costet received many
congratulations and It is hoped that
another class will lie opened by her
next fall.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
PROVIDE MORE STANDS
FOR ARMY-NAVY CROWDS

Anticipating a big crowd OF visitors
here on May % for the Army-Nayy
baseball game, a force OF government
workmen has been engaged the last
several days making additions to the
bleachers about the greensward OF
Worden Field, where the contest will
be staged
TIE authorities of the Academy
wish TO accommodate as many spec
tators as possible and it is expected
the additional stands vii take care OF
several thousands Of persons. The
stands will be divided into sections
and admission viii. as usual, be by
cards issued by the Navy Athletic As
sociation
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
BIC RESOURCES SHOWN
BY MARYLAND BANKS.

TIE resources Of Maryland tanks.
exclusive Of those elonging to the
Federal Reserve System. is $S9S,913.-
33019.
The deposits, including bank bal
ances. are $336,000,21172.
Surplus and undivided profits, $31,-
59S.4S3.51
Capital stock, S15,S11,S5611.
Number of banks, 173.
This and other information are CON
tanned in the tenth annual report of
George w. Page, State Bank Com
missioner, which has just been issued.
The figures for Anne Arundel
county banking institutions show
total resources of $3,34S, 1892 and de-
poslts of S2.S74,63175.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
FUNERAL TOMORROW
FROM ST. MARY'S

The funeral of Mrs Laura Fournon.
wife OF Prof. Lucien F0urnon Of the
Department OF Modern Languages at
the Naval Academy. will take place
tomorrow morning at 8 O'Clock with
solemn High Requiem Mass at ST.
Mary's Church, OF which the deceased
was a member.
The interment will be in St M3ry's
cemetery. The death Of Nine. Four
non occurred at her residence on Ran
dali street on Tuesday night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
RAIN PREVENTS CADETS
FROM PLAYING TENNIS

After the team OF netmen OF ST.
Johns College had reached Washing
on for the conflict that was dated for
yesterday afternoon with George
Washington University heavy rain
fall prevented them from playing the
match
il is not yet>lertain whether la
.er date can Ee agreed upon by the
wo institutions. from the fact thai
the College terms are so near an end,
sdds difficulty TO the problem of get
ting together on a postponement
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
TO HONOR LADY
WITH THE LAMP"

The Epworth League of First Meth
odist Episcopal Church. State Circle
in observing its 39th anniversary, VIII
commemorate the Tooth anniversary
Of the birth of Florence Nightingale
lovingly known as the Lady with the
Lamp'
1t vas during the Crimean War that
Miss Nightingale made herself famous
as a nurse. The centennial of her
birth is being observed all over the
country The service at First Church
will be held at eight o'clock
Red Cross workers, nurses OF the
Emergency and Naval Hospitals, are
especially invited to attend
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13

The American Legion Will hold a
campaign for new members the week
OF May 1922 that will be different" ="
The great American public, which
has heen the "drivee" in SO many in,
tensiye efforts of the last several
years. has cultivated fine taste in
campaigns II has come TO be able 10
spot a good drive from one that is
poorly handled II can distinguish
points Of variety in campaign. 1t
has become a connoisseur in appeal
The public, then, will lie quick to
recognize the essential difference OF
this American Legion effort.
IN the first place, it is not a drive,
but a push" Back in the dim days of
the early war publicity experts bor-
rowed the word drive" from the
slang of the day. Everyone who went
out after something fell into the easy
habit of calling mis- campaign a
drive" Then, when it came time for
Continued on Page Fourl
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
ENLISTED MEN OFF
TO SERVICE SCHOOL

Four Annapolis colored men. Will
liam Spriggs. William Queen. Joseph
3. Chambers and Edward Harris, who
have enlisted in the Army for three
years. left yesterday for the South,
where they will enter the colored
service school detachments for voea-
tionai training. The enlistment for
the Army is now in progress here un-
der Major baltimore, assisted by Ser
geants Davis and Tuffiey.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
DAY TO-DAY
OBSERVED IN CHURCHES

Today is Ascension Day. sometimes
called Holy Thursday" in commem-
oration of the day Christ ..ascended
into heaven, led captivity captive and
opened the gate of heaven to all he
levers.
1t is celebrated forty days after
Easter Services were held today in
observance of the Ascension in ST.
Anne's and st. Aiary's churches, this
city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
GOVERNOR ISSUES
PROCLAMATION ON
AM. LEGION WEEK
Expresses Hearty Sympathy
With Purposes OF Organiza-
ton And Invites Attention Of
People To High Ideals Of
Manhood And Womanhood
SOON TO CAMPAIGN
FOR NEW MEMBERS

Governor Ritchie has issued
proclamation directing attention
To "Amerlcan Legion Week"
which has been fixed for May II
TO D.. In the document. The Gov
eInor. among other things, says
sit is fitting to invite the attention
OF the people OF the State TO the
high ideals Of this splendid body
OF American manhood and W0-
manhood. appropriately set forth
in the preamble 10 the COnStitu-
tion Of the American Legion"
The proclamation Is published
in 0icial form elsewhere in the
Evening Capital today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
CORRECTION

In the issue Of the Evening Capital
of May 13 W E Fletcher. deputy
grand master OF the Most worshipful
Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction of
Maryland. was mentioned as mem
her of Friendship Lodge No. Is.
whereas ne is member of Universal
Lodge No. IA. F. ana A. NJ There is
no Friendship Lodge afiliating with
the colored Masons.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
R. A. COLLISION DIES
OF BRIGHTS DISEASE

Roy A. Collision. 30 years old, we'll
known in the South River section o.
Anne Arundel county, died at his resi-
dence, near Edgewater, early yester-
day morning, following an illness of
Brights disease A widow, Mrs. Pris-
ella Collision. survives.
The funeral was held from the
late residence this afternoon at two
O'Clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
CAST TO REPEAT FARCE :
AND MUSICAL, MAY 18

The cast OF amateurs who 50 cap
ably presented the musical farce IN
the lecture room OF the First NJ. =.
Church on Tuesday night will repelt
it by request on next Tuesday night,
May is. at the same place. sh
On Thursday night. May 20, they
will give the farce in the hall az I'd
wards Chapel near Parole. and on
both occasions are assured Of a large
audience.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
GARDEN PARTY INDOORS
TONIGHT BY X. A. K. o.

Despite the weather conditions the
garden party to be given by the X. A..
X. o. girls Of Maryland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church will be
held in the lower room of the church.
Friends OF the girls and of the
church are asked to attend and are
assured of a CHEEKY welcome. There
will be sale of ice cream. cake and
candy. flowers and fancy articles.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
ST. MARGARET'S /
COMMUNITY CLUB

St Margaret's Community Club will
hold an important meeting on Friday
night at s o'clock in st. Margaret's
Hall.
The meeting will be a most import
ant one. as the subject of cooperative
buying will be freely discussed, along
with other important matters. A full
attendance is expected.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
RITCHIE TO SPEAK
BEFORE EX-SOLDIERS

Governor Richie and former. Gov
ernor Goldsborough will be among the
speakers at a mass meeting Of ex-
soldiers to be held on Sunday at the
Garden Theatre. Baltimore Special
invitations have been extended to
Cardinal Gibbons. and others OF the
clergy TO attend the meeting.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
Fa,tnnrt Sine Wants Games

The baseball team of Eastport
Grammar school which has not been
defeated this season. is anxious to ar
rang, d schedule of games. Teams
wanting dates may arrange them by
calling phone Is. Recently. the East
por'ers we're again victorious over
Annapolis Grammar School. u TO 8.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
LADIES TO MEET AT
PORTER HALL TONIGHT

Another meeting of ladies who are
to help with the Independent Fire
Company's lawn fete will be held at
Porter Hall. Duke of Gloucester
street. tonight It is hoped there
will be a good attendance. Many i'm
portant matters will be brought be-
fore them. Tie meeting Will start at
80 O'Clock
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
vented CAPITALS AprII 30

Copies of the Evening Capital OF
of April 80 are wanted at this Office
and will be paid for at their face
value if left here clean and in good
condition.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
At The Hospital

Mr.. and Mrs. W C. Gray. son-ir-
law and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Friemel. are being congratulated
on the birth of son, born last night
at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
COLORED SLAVE
LIVED FIVE YEARS
BEYOND CENTURY

William II. johnson, Born On
Stewart Plantation In Balti-
more, Was Father OF 10 Chill
dren. 81 Grandchildren, And
lac Great-grandchildren
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13

There viii be a special meeting of
'he Ea>.port Volunteer Fire Company
traarrHv evening at s o'clock All
members are requested to be present.
+. r. FRAZIER,
mia President
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
FUNERAL HELD AT
DAVIDSONVILLE TODAY

Five years, two months, and five
lays beyond the century mark. was
he life Journey Of William II. John
son, co!ored. born on an Anne Arun-
lei county plantation, who died on
Monday last at the home OF his daugh-
er. Mrs. Airy Hawkins. wife of viii
liam Hawkins. 1912 Division street.
Baltimore. and whose body was
rought TO Annapolis today and
hence conveyed to Davidsonville in
The First district and buried
Johnson was the father OF 10 chill
lren, most Of whom survive, 81 grand
hildren and l46 great-grandchildrcn
He was lorn slave on the planta-
ION OF Captain John Stewart, a de-
;ccndant of Anthony Stewart. owner
# the brig Peggy stewart, burned in
annapolis harbor because Of its hated
argo Of tea His mother, 1t IS said,
lied on the Stewart plantation at the
lge of us. Although Johnson had no
iucation himself, he had a keen APP
ireciatiOn of the value of learning
or his children, one Of whom is
chool teacher. and another ply
sician.
Too Old For War Service
At the outbreak Of the War between
ne States. Johnson was too old TO
e drafted for active service. and fol-
owing his emancipation from slavery
he obtained employment on the farm
IF Judge Thomas Iglehart in lower
anne Arundel county. I'm 1898. he re-
moved to Baltimore and had since
aade his home with his daughter
shere lie died.
Johnson was most respected col
lred man. He was an uncle OF Mrs.
arah Hail, AZ Washington street
fhe funeral at Davidsonville was at
ended by many relatives and friends
II Johnsons race. besides many white
asidents Of the lower county who
new him.
Johnson was perhaps the Oldest
esident Of Maryland.
Has Relatives Here
One of the surviving relatives Is a
rother. Henry Johnson, Of Annapo-
is who is 50 years old. Margaret
Davis. a sister is ~ years Old and
he youngest of Johnson's immediate
e!atives is Sarah Taylor aged g.
mother sister. who lives at 76 Clay
street. this city.
The old colored man was Of the
)re-war Southern manner, and was
cry highly respected by those who
saew him. His mother raised %
more children. most of whom reach
ID ripe old ages In the latest years
If life there were five living genera
ions in her family.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
IMPROVEMENTS
PRESENT PROBLEM
To CITY COUNCIL

podget OF Estimates For Several
Thoroughfares Makes Item Of
Over $4,000, Whereas Fund
OF Less Than $4,000 Is Avail
able
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13

Associated press Dis
matches of late news at
home and abroad are-pub-
Iished in The Capital.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-13
Cloudy

Cloudy and sli 6 h ly
colder tonight; Friday
generally fair.