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The Washington times., 1920-04-04

desire and intention to dictate to the
Republican party. He said that he
will accept tho nomination IL the plat
form Of the party suits him. Since
that platform cannot be framed until
the meeting of the convention at
which the candidate will be selected,
this means that Mr.. Hoover must be
accepted as a dictator or not at all.
II he Is accepted as the dictator of
the Republican party and nominated
and elected as such. he will be in the
position OF being a dictator to the
United States Government as Mr.. will
son has been the past seven years.
Donocrats LsuoA fer Win.
"of course, selfrespecting repre-.
sentatives OF the Republican party
will not nominate a man who takes
such an attitude. Leaders of the
Democratic party have sufficient po-
litical sagacity to know that such Is
the case. Foreseeing such an outcome
at the Chicago convention. they prob
ably expect Mr.. Hoover to become an
independent candidate and swing the
election to President Wilson or his
residuary legatee. II the Democrats
and other League of Nations advo-
Gates who sprung the Hoover candi-
dacy had been sincere, and without
hidden purpose. they would have en-
deavored to make Mr.. Hoover the
Democratic nominee. They never had
any such intention, but, apparently,
desired merely to engineer a candi-
dacy which they hoped could be made
the means Of dividing the Republican
party and continuing minority rule"
The Washington times., 1920-04-04
CAPPER BRANDS ARMY
MEASURE AS PRUSSIAN

Compulsory military training as
proposed In the army reorganization
oiil was termed "a military quick
sand" by Senator Arthur Cappsr
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
TO BORROW MONEY FOR
IMPROVING STREETS

The City Council held another spec
ial session last night, the sole purpose
being TO consider the street improve
ment budget which had been pre-
pared by Chairman Parkinson of the
Street Committee. AS hitherto stated.
the projected improvements will cost
something over $4,000, whereas,
there is only available at this time
something over $4,000, in addition to
the unexpended balance of 100 re-
naming from an old bond issue. Ex-
penditure Of this balance now was
authorized by an act passed at the late
session of the Legislature.
The Council, however, is. anxious 10
carry out the plans for improvements.
and effort will now be made to borrow
necessary funds from some source for
the purpose
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
TO KEEP OPEN THE
COLORED. SCHOOLS

The Home and School Association.
composed of the colored people Of
Annapolis. is very thankful to the
public and friends for aid given to
keep the Stanton Public School open
during the month of May
The required funds for that purpose
have been raised Some pledges and
money yet to he paid and the pro-
.eeeds from one entertainment to be
held, viii be put into the Home and
School Association treasury to be
used next year
The Rev. ". c. Thompson. pastor
of Asbury (col) Methodist Episcopal
Church. is president of the Associa-
ton. 1t was found necessary to close
the colored schools in Anne Arundel
county because Of lack of funds. and
an effort has been made by the col
ored people. with success, to keep
these schools open in May
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
DANIELS PROVES AL|DI
AND IS ACQUITTED OF
CHARGE OF LARCENY

Information gained by telephone
late yesterday afternoon from Prince
Frederick, which told of the acquittal
of Harry Daniels, automobile dealer
of Annapolis, as briefly stated in yes
terday's Capital, was officially con-
frmed today.
Mr., Daniels acquittal, il is learned.
was based upon the fact that the de-
Tense presented an alibi to show that
he was in Baltimore in company with
friend. when the alleged theft as
said TO have been committed.
The warrant in the case was is
sued at the instance of Birckhead
and Tucker, automobile dealers near
Owings Station, making the charge
of larceny of automobile tires valued
at about 5000, and an Indictment was
subsequently found by the grand jury
of the Calvert County Court The
trial was held before Chief Judge
John r. Briscoe and associate Judge
Benjamin II. Camalier, without jury.
The case in behalf of the State was
presented by States Attorney Arthur
w Dowell, with John b. Gray, Sr..
and John b. Gray. Jr, as associate
counsel Attorneys for the defense
were State Senator J. Frank PaEran
and j. Briscoe Bunting.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
CHURCH'S TRIBUTE TO
MOTHER AND NURSE

Special programs viii characterize
both services at First Methodist Epis-
copal Church. State Circle, tomorrow.
At II a. m, Mother Will be the
theme On account OF the absence of
the pastor. Rev H. ". Burgan. last
Sunday. tribute 10 the motherhood Of
the world will be paid tomorrow This
service always draws one OF the larg-
est crowds of the year
AT p. m, the Epworth League will
observe its 39th anniversary by COM
memorating the Tooth anniversary of
the birth OF Florence Nightingale,
"the Lady with the Lamp" Similar
services are being held all over the
country and in Europe now, as last
Wednesday, May y. was the centen-
AIRY Of the birth Of this woman. who
made possible the mighty Red Cross
and the modern profession Of trained
nurse. Red Cross workers and nurses
from the Emergency and Naval Hos
pitfalls. and members OF the American
Legion are invited to attend.
The Bible School. with its adult
Bible classes. viii meet at 10 a. m.
and the Epworth League Bright
Hour will be held at 7:15 p. m.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
NURSES TO GRADUATE
ON TUESDAY, MAY 1s

At the graduation exercises Of The
Nurses of the Training School. of the
Emergency Hospital, which will be
held in the sun parIor at the hos
pital on Tuesday afternoon. May Is.
at o'clock the invocation will be
Y the Rev. Edward ID. Johnson, d. D.,
rector Of St Anne's Church
There will lie a solo by Miss Isa-
ellie McNasty and the address to the
graduates viii he delivered by Dr
Dudley Carpenter L S. ~. surgeon
a the Naval Academy
Mrs Elleu Burwell will sing a
solo. and the diplomas will be pre-
scented ~ DR.. J. Oliver Purvis. Chief
of Staff Of the Emergency Hospital
The Benediction will be by the Rev
Father Murray, of St Marys Church
A reception will follow the exercises
Invitations have been sent TO the oX-
ercises and reception.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
SYRACUSANS AND
MIDD|ES PINNED
FOR RACES TODAY

\ strong northwest wind. blowing
directly down the Severn river race
course. against a food tide. is i'll
foreboding that the Navy-Syracuse
boat races scheduled to be rowed at
4 o'clock this afternoon. will be pull
ed off at that hour. The winds too
are freshening all the while. and in
dications are that it will he late te-
fore the rival Fights will he allie to
leave the boat houses for the start
ing point up river. Meantimes the
oarsmen are on edge for the go"
The races viii be between Varsity
and Junior Varsity Fights of the two
institutions. and they will he rowed
separately over the Henley distance
course. of one mile and fiTe six
teenths. The crews are pretty close
ly matched in weight but the Mid
dies are not only more experienced.
but they have also had the advantage
of races against Harvard and Column
bia and in each instance came
through with flying colors.
The races today viii be the frs
of the season for the Syracuse crews.
and the last in which the Middies
will engage on home waters Begin
ming next week, Coach Dick Glen
don will begin 10 point his charges
for the American Henley classic to
lie held on the Schuyllill river.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
MATHEMATICIANS AT
BALTIMORE MEETING

Professor c. c, Brlmble and G W.
Crosse. of the corps OF instructors Of
midshipmen at the Naval Academy,
are among the large nuQber OF edu-
Gators Of Maryland, Virginia and the
District of Columbia, who are aatend-
ing today the sessions Of the branch
made up of these three sections Of the
Mathematic Associations OF America.
a program of mathematical subjects
was arranged for discussion
a session Of the association was
held this morning in Catherine Hoop
er Hall Of Gogcher College and after
luncheon, which was served in the
college building, the conferences
were resumed at O'Clock Among
other institutions represented, in ad-
dition TO the Naval Academy are:
Catholic University, Georgetown,
Johns Hopkins. University Of Virginia
and Goucher College The meeting
called for addresses by the following
Miss Sarah Beall Coast and Geo
detc Survey; Frank v Morley. Johns
Hopkins DR. A. A. Bennett, technical
staff. Army Ordnance; Prof. J. b. Col
man. University of South Carolina;
Capt Roger S Hour. Aberdeen Prov
ing Grounds; John w Luck, Uniyer-
sity of Virginia; DR.. T H. Cronwall,
Army Ordnance: Or f. Murnaghan.
Johns Hopkins; Prof c. c. Bramble
and Dr. G. w. Crosse. Of the Naval
Academy
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
DRIVE:
FOR RESTORATION FUND

An organization meeting was held
last night at the home of Charles
Weiss and arrangements were made
to hold a large mass meeting on May
80. 1920, in the Congregation Ken
eseth Israel. Prince George and East
streets for the Palestine Restoration
Fund for ten million dollars on be-
half of the Zionist Organization OF
America.
The following were elected: Aaron
Lee Goodman. chairman oscar
Shacks, vice-chairman; c h ar ] 5
Weiss, treasurer; Miss Janet Weiss.
secretary; Louis Stern. Louis Shen-
ker, Joseph Lipman. Philip Miller,
Committee.
Headquarters will be established at
Congregation Keneseth Israel, Prince
George and East streets.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
CAL VERT CO. CASE
RESULTS IN VERDICT
UPSETTING CODICIL

After trial lasting four days, the
jury in the Hutchins will case. re
moved from Calvert county TO the Cir
cult Court here for trial, last night az
1890 O'Clock brought in verdict uP-
setting the codicil to the viii Of the
late Isaac H. Hutchins, Of that county.
The case involved a family dispute
among the children of the late Mr.
Hutchins, who was a prominent farm
er of Calvert county, and who accuM-
mulated considerable real estate in
that county He made a Will In 1917
by which he left a valuable farm 10 be
occupied by two of his sons and in the
event of disagreement between them
to be divided by them. The father
made a codicil to his will in January,
1917. by which he undertook 10 make
the division himself giving one son
one part OF the farm and the other son
the other part. The father died i'm
June, 1918, and one OF the sons. Rem
son G.. Hutchins. attacked the cOdicil
on the ground that his father was not
OF sound mind at the time that he
made H. and also that he had been
subjected TO undue influence in con
nection with It,
After great deal OF testimony on
both sides and argument Of the Gaze.
the jury reached the verdict deciding
in favor of the contcsting son on boa
OF these issues. The original will OF
1oO7 was nDt dienutaI co that ,,DJor
the present verdict Of the jury. the
farm in question would revert accord
ing 10 the provisions of the will
The Attorneys for the caveator at
lacking the codicil were John b.
Gray. Sr, John b. Gray. Jr.. and j.
Frank Parran, Of Calvert county, and
Nicholas II Green Of Annapolis, VIII k
j. Briscoe Bunting and Benjamin
Rance. of Calvert county, and Ridgoly
p. Melvin, OF Annapolis. represented
The executors defending the codici.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
HOW MIDDIES DOPE"
OUT ORDER IN LOG"

Tner. is keen disappointment
among many members of the regi-
a,.. ~ mldshipmen at the Naval
Academy because no more will they
te able ID enjoy the clap trap notes
be .iazz and other ragtime, nor the
softer strains of the more classical
nn,lc ON their grafonolas. The edict
t,. gone down the line from the au-
.aarre, Of the institution that these
entertainers must be dispensed with.
The following under the caption of
Why Our Vics Must Go" is publish
On from the current issue of THE
bog the weekly periodical of the
regiment:
since the order prohibiting the use
r., Victrolas was published a good
many conjectures have been advanced
r. explanation OF the action Of the au-
thor.ties in disseminating the source of
one our greatest pleasures. The gen
orally accepted belief was that the
order was the direct result of the
practice OF buying Victrolas on Sep
iember Leave and Grad terms. While
his will be a logical and just reason
Tor the somewhat surprising order
The officials in charge assert that
here were several more pertinent
reasons for it's appearance.
THE first one advanced is the fact
that the practice of having phono-
graphs is des.rLctive to the system
which We are so familiar with we sell
dom think of its existence or effective
ness. namely. the democratic institu-
ton of having each midshipman pos
sass exactly the same equipment as
his first class neighbor next door or
hi. respectable 'plebe' spoon across
Continued On Page Four)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
ACCEPTS NEW POSITION
IN COMPTL'S. OFFICE

On Monday. May II. Andreas Z.
Holly, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holly.
OF this city. will assume his new du-
ties as clerk and stenographer in the
Office of the State Comptroller, Major
T. Brooke Lee
Mr. Holly has been employed in the
Midshipmen's Store at the Naval
Academy. which position he filled be-
fore going to fight for his country
overseas.
The young man is no stranger to
the State Comptroller. Major f.
Brooke Lee. under whom he served
overseas with the American Expcdi-
tionary Forces.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
AUTOMOBILE FINES
CLIMB UP AGAIN

This weeks fines for the violations
Of rules governing motor vehicles
have again climbed M. and total for
the city and counties s2316. In Bal
timore city the fines amounted TO 81
049. and in the counties. $1267
Anne Arundel county is included
this week in the violations. and John
Schlueter. of Glen Burnie was fined
s25 for speed exceeding IS miles an
hour A great MANY licenses were
="srended and a few revoked and re-
fased.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
400 CANDIDATES FOR
MIDSHIPMEN QUALIFIED

Authorities of the Naval Academy
announced today list of 400 candi-
dates who were found successfully
qualified in the mental examinations
for entrance to the institution as mid
shiDmen, which were conducted under
civil Service regulations at various
places throughout the country The
list of names was made public TO late
for publication in the Evening Capital
today, because OF Saturday being 4
short day at the Office. 1t is undcr-
stood that approximately 900 candi.
dates took the tests
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
ST. JOHNS CLASHES
WITH ANCIENT RIVAL

Captain Batty and his bail tossers Of
ST. Johns College left Annanolis this
noon for Baltimore for their annual
baseball game with the ancient riv'ls
OF the Johns Hopkins University.
which is being played this afternoon
on Homewood field. the athletic
grounds of the university.
Despite the fact that the Collegians
have not been playing q game above
mediocre cllibre. hon was held that
they would hold the Varsity to small
score and perhaps nose out victory.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
REMAINS TAKEN
TO BALTIMORE

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF Mrs. Wilhemina Pettef one.
wife Of the late Or. Philip Pettebone.
whose death occurred at ST. Mar
garets. on Wednesday evening last
at the home Of her son, Philip Pete
bone, were held this morning, the
Rev Evaul. former pastor OF Edge
water church, now of Baltimore, Of
floating
The pallhearers were Messrs. Fos-
ter. Townsend. Taylor and James
Carr. De Witt Brown and Basil Smith
The remains were taken TO Baltimore
for turail in Greenmount Cemetery.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
ANOTHER LITTLE GIRL
AT EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

There was born at the Emergency
Hospital yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs
John +. Shaver, a little daughter
Mother and baby are reported to be
doing nicely.
There are eight baby baskets at
the Hospitals Maternity Ward, and
nine babies, one little newcomer be-
ing without its basket" The hos
pital is crowded with patients. There
is not a vacant bed and the nurses
are busy day and night
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
TIME FOR CONTEST
IN ESSAY EXTENDED

The High School Essay Contest for
the best essay on THE New Freight
Transportation" in which prize OF
$50 was offered, will be extended to
midnight of May 22nd.
Full particulars regarding this con-
test were contained in an article re-
Gently published in these columns
The time limit had been given as ex-
piring today. May Is, but has been ex-
tended until the 22nd.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
ELDERLY COUPLE
WE'D HERE TO-DAY

William F. Flaggs. 65. widower, and
Mrs Alice Hicks, So widow, both Of
Baltimore, came to Annapolis today
and were quietly married at the par
sonage of Maryland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church by the pastor, Rev
Emmette r. Spencer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
MARYLAND COMMITTEE
TO MEET TUESDAY

Tie Maryland Committee of the
committee of As will hold mass
meeting on Tuesday, the 18th, at p
m, in Arundel Hall, West Eager
street, Baltimore. to which all inter
ested are invited
There will be several prominent
speakers, including w. Jet Lauck.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
Notice..

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Civic League will be held
next TUESDAY AFTERNOON. at 8
O'Clock in the Municipal Building.
This is the last meeting of the sea
son and all members are urged to
attend. ml7
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
Marriage license ISSUED

Among the marriage licenses issued
in Baltimore Thursday was the fol
lowing:
LOWRY-COLBURN Charles H.. 81.
Gao Redwood street, Baltimore; Emma
j., Is.
The bride is well-known here where
she has relatives
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
TREASURER STROMEYER
MAKES HIS REPORT

Plans for increasing the interest of
the citizens in Anne Arundel county
in The Salvation Army Home Service
Appeal now in progress. were dis
cussed last night at a meeting of The
committee in charge
While contributions have been made
steadily to the fund being raised here
it was pointed out last night that the
amounts turned in will have to be I'M
creased considerably if Anne Arundel
county is to reach it's desired goal OF
$4,000
That the appeal here viii be sue
cess. however, was optimistically
voiced by those present at last nights
meeting The workers under the
leadership OF the several ward and
district chairmen are laboring ener-
getically in behalf OF the great bone
fcent organization Reports from
many of these people have not "a ye,
come in.
1t was suggested last night that If
every one approached would give
something, no matter how small the
results would rapidly become more
promising.
Any one who desires to contribute
but has not been asked in person may
send his or her check direct to The
treasurer Mr. Frank Stronger. care
of the Evening Capital.
Announcement was made that q
committee headed by Miss Scales,
daughter Of the Superintendent. would
solicit every family in the Naval
Academy.
On motion OF Mrs G. A. Moss. sec
ondcd by Mrs Engelke. resolutions
were unanimously adopted thanking
Lieutenant Adolph TOroysky for the
members Of the band, and Mr.. and
Mrs Earl Carbough for their services
which they so generously contributed
in making up the musical program
given at the mass-meeting held last
Sunday I'm the State House
Treasurer Stronger made a com
plete report as to the funds turned i'm
to date Major Hugh r. Riley chair
man Of the committee, presided
Treasurer StrOmeycr's Report
AT the meeting Treasurer Stronger
handed IN his report TO date. which
gave the following:
Mrs c. Abram from organi-
zatiOn ...................$ 6S.00
First Ward no return.
Second ward, Mrs Annie J
MunrOe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1929
Third Ward, Mrs John En-
gelke ................... 1862
Fourth ward, Miss Minnie
Lipman .................. 1850
There have been no returns made
from the county nor PASSPORT, Ger
mantown and West Annapolis.
All checks should be made 10 Frank
Stronger, Treasurer, Salvation Army
Home Service Appeal
Anne Arundel countys quota IS S4-
600 as above stated, and the county
should not fail TO meet It. 30 man
who served overseas in the world war.
or on this side. who cannot testify as
10 the splendid work done by the Sal
walton Army, who is now making IT'S
Home Service Appeal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15

The Ladies' Auxiliary. Patriotic
Sons. and l. 0. NJ. will meet at their
respective halls on SUNDAY, MAY
l6. al 100 to attend divine services
at Trinity Church. West street. mis-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
SUMMING UP
IMPRESSIONS Of
Y" Convention
Miss Grace McGregor. Represen-
tative Of Y. w. c. A. OF An
napolis Tells Of Impressions
Cleaned At Cleveland National
Convention
PROGRAM OF WORLD
SERVICE is TOLD

Giving her impressions Of the Ma
tional Convention OF the Young Wo-
mans Christian Association, which
was held recently in Cleveland. Ohio,
Miss Grace McGregor, the represen-
tative from the Annapolis branch Of
the ''Y," in her report, said in part.
that Doctor Gilkie's addresses were
most thought-proyoking and inspiring
He spoke of the students question,
lis it this way or is it that?" and the
answer. There are many things that
cannot be answered with an either
or, but by 'both-and" In develop
ing this point he said SHOULD life be
self realization or sacrilice?" and
answered Both and"
What would Dr. Gilkie say to the
Annapolis woman who might ask
should / devote my life to the up
building Of my home and the care of
my family. or should | minister 10
others through the club, the Y w. c.
A., and church," Undoubtedly, Both
and" Those that love their own
chimney corner and never fare beyond
it shall never have the glory Of build
ing the future.
In his last talk DR.. Gilkie in sum
ming up his impressions Of the con-
vention spoke of it as the most ex-
traordinary religious gathering he
had ever attended.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
DISCUSS PLANS TO
ADVANCE INTEREST
IN HOME APPEAL

Organization Committee OF The
Salvation Army Home Service
Holds Business Meeting And
Endeavors To Inspire Interest
In Drive
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-05-15
NIDDIES BEWAIL
PLACING BAN ON
THEIR GRAF ONOLAS

M More Will They Hear Their
Favorite Classic Or Jazz"
Music At Least Within Rooms
OF Bancroft Hall, Dormitory
Building