Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-02
LEAVE FOR TOUR OF
THE EASTERN SHORE

The State Police were guests of
honor in Annapolis for a few hours
this afternoon. and they were well
coined and admired by many citizens
OF the town who chanced to see them.
Organized several months ago at the
instance OF Commissioner OF Motor
Vehicles. +, Austin Baughman. with
the hearty aid of Governor Richie,
they came here and were sworn i'm
as deputy Sheriffs OF Anne Arundel
county. in the presence of Sheriff
Thomas S. Dove; were entertained at
luncheon by Governor Richie at the
Executive Mansion; then were taken
on tour of inspection OF the Naval
Academy: and will leave this after
noon on the $50 boat OF the Annapo-
Claiborne ferry line. for the East
ern Shore. for tour of several days
during which they will take the oath
as deputy Sheriffs OF the several
counties over there.
Arrived On Motorcycles
Attired in their natty drab uniforms.
and with side arms dangling from
their belts, the State peace guardians.
on their motorcycles. reached the city
just at the stroke OF the noon hour.
First they assembled along the drive
way of the Executive Mansion where
they parked their cycles. and few
moments later, under the command OF
Captain r., H. Williams. they formed
i'll columns OF fours, and marched TO
the County Court House: thence into
the sanctum of Sheriff Dove. The ad
ministration OF the oath was by Laur-
ence T. Fauble, one OF the deputy
clerks TO the Circuit Court. for as
Court is now in session. the clerk.
William n. Woodward. and his chief
deputy, w Martin Brady, were busily
engaged with the work of the tribunal
The members of the outfit then sub
scribed their names 10 the test book.
;f Fine Body OF Men
They are a fine looking body of
men and their splendid bearing
evoked much favorable comment.
This ceremony over. the State officers
whiled away half an hour as best they
pleased before reforming and march
ing to the Executive Mansion. where
Governor Ritchie acted as host al a
buffet luncheon.
Address OF Welcome
Immediately following the luncheon
a short address OF welcome was de-
livered 10 the men by Governor
Ritchie. who introduced Judge Robert
Moss and States Attorney James NJ
MunToe. of Arne arundel county, who
extended the hearty welcome and
congratulation on the part Of the local
authorities Col. Baughman. the Auto
mobile Commissioner and prime
mover in organizing and developing
the new force, then closed the speech
making in a brief but appropriate ad-
dress After this the men showed the
assembly their musical talent by some
selections OF song and on the piano.
The invited guests at the luncheon
included Judge Robert Moss, States
Attorney James NJ Munroe. Sheriff
Dove. Deputy Sheriff Edward 7. Dove,
Senator A. T. Brady, Mayor John ,.
Levy. President James A. Walton, o.
the County Commissioners; Spike
Webb. Naval Academy boxing III.
structor. who helped in the physical
training OF the officers at Saunders
Range; Commander J. o. Richardson,
Lieut. Commander William A. Rich
ardson. OF the Navy; Chief OF Police
Charles ODerry: Francis o. White. Jr
of the staff of the Evening Capital:
/ RidgeIy r Melvin. David WeinDrenner
and VanLear Black. OF Baltimore.
Tour OF Naval Academy
At the request OF citizens of Anna
polls. authorities of the Naval Acad-
emy gladly extended the State police
the courtesy of d complete tour Of the
naval reservation This was made
under the escort OF Lieut. Commander
/ Richardson. who was especially de-
tailed for the purpose. The gym
nasium and other departments were
visited. and an infantry drill was
given by two battalions OF the regl-
ment of midsnipmen, while others had
! drills in ordnance. seamanship and
navigation.