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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
CARNIVAL
STILL GOING STRONG

Albert Murphy won the prize for
the shooting match at the Eastport
carnival on Saturday night.
The carnival was well attended last
night in spite of the threatening
weather.
There was some disappointment
over Sailor Jims" non-appearance,
but he is looked for this evening as
he has positively agreed 10 come.
The other attractions are still go
ing strong as ever and proving most
popular to the dwellers of Eastport
and their friends.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
CONFERENCE REPORT ON
NAVAL BILL ADOPTED

The conference report on the Naval
Appropriation bill finally was adopted
yesterday by the Senate and House
and the measure. which carries funds
for the navy for this fiscal year. was
sent to the President Technically.
the navy has been without funds since
July l.
The Senate finally abandoned its
sight for. airplane carriers and naval
bases on the Pacific Coast. but Chair
man Poindexter. Of the Senate con-
ferces. told the Senate that l. was
hoped to provide Tor an airplaae
carrier in a separate bill
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
ATLANTIC CITY BEGINS
"CROOK" INVESTIGATION

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. July Il
The city today started an investigation
of charges made by Judge John j.
White Of the Court Of Errors and APP
peals thar big crooks" were al work
here under protection Of The police
department
Judge White specifically charged
that members of the police department
had tipped OF wire coppers and
thwarted efforts to bring about their
arrest.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
SWEAR OFFICIALS FOR
COUNTY REGISTRATION

The. Board of Supervisors OF Elec-
tions for Anne Arundel county met
this morning at their Office in the
Court House. and the judges and
clerks for the coming fall registration
OF voters throughout the county, were
duly sworn. according 10 law. James
F. Strange. president III the Board,
administered the oath.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
10000 Orangemen Celebrate

BELFlssTe Judy Il. Nearly forty
thousand oTangemen took part in the
twelfth of-July demonstration here to-
day in celebration OF the anniversary
Of the fai;le % he Boyne. The dem
Onstraiion was the largest witnessed
in many years. Up 10 noon IL had
not been attended by turbulence Of
zny kind.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
HOT WEATHER CAUSES BIG
JUMP IN WHEAT TODAY
Or, The Associated Press J

CHICAGO. ILL. July l2.-AnXiety
in regard 10 increasing reports OF
black rust and Of hot weather damage
in the spring crop region made the
wheat market jump today Prices
rose nearly seven cents bushel in
some cases September delivery touch
ing Sle4 as against Sis III yester-
days close.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
Favored In Italian Circles

ROME, July 12-The proposal of
President Harding for a conference
on disarmament has been favorably
received in Italian official circles, it
was indicated today This leads 10
the belief that Italy undoubtedly
would accept an invitation to such a
conference.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
Plan Pleases France

PARISa July i2-The French Cow
ernment will accept. with pleasure
and without reserve. the invitation 10.
conferences on 9the limitation of,
afhiamens. This is stated in a.letter,
sent to the American Embassy here
teday~for President Harding.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
FOR SALE

Household furniture Apply be
tween 1880 a IN. and l. and 2:30
TO p. M G. Roland Childs. 1914
Gloucester street. jy-12
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12

rs forecast Ill these columns,
the voters OF Annapolis yesterday
chose a Democratic administration
for the next two wears by electing
seven OF the ten members OF the
municipal corporation from that
party's ticket However. the Re-
publicans scored deciSively by
electing their candidate for Mayor
Samuel Jones. a retired mer-
chant and former Mayor - al
though his majority over Winson
&. Gott, the Democratic nominee.
was Scant IL votes Mr.. ZONES. bv
the way, was the last Republican
to hold that office. and his come
back" after a lapse OF Is years of
Democratic control caused much
rejoicing i'll the Republican camp.
He ran well ahead OF his ticket in
every ward Of the city. notably the
Second, where he resided for
many years and conducted his
business.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
RILEY FOR COUNSELOR
BY MAJORITY OF 24l

Mayer Samuel Jones.
Hugh X. Riley.
AldeTmen:
First Ward Elmer l.. Parkin.
son. Charles W. Smith.
Second Ward James r.
Strange, +. Howard Thompson,
Junior.
Third Ward John dep. DOuw,
William L. McCready.
Fourth Ward John A. Russell,
John 4. Stepne! (colOred).
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
As TO THE AlderE "a

In the First Ward. the Veterans El-
mer f. Parkinson and Charles W.
Smith travelled right along over their
route TO good comfortable majority
OF 1SS each 1t is noted as a coinei-
dence that the majority recorded for
them is identical. Mr. Parkinson hay-
ing gotten 81 votes in one precinct
and 195 in the other. and Mr. Smith
IS votes in one precinct and 1875 In
the other
In the Second Ward. former Mayor
James F. Strange and Frank II.
Thompson. Jr.. ran true 20 prediction.
and were elected BY the splendid ma
iOrities Of 2ls and 23s respectively.
As forecast in yesterdays issue %
the Evening Capital the Third Ward
was the center ~ particular activity
on the part of the Republicans. ss-
pecially in an effort 20 Eet through
with Frank A. Munr0e. one 90 their
candidates for alderman. Mr Nun
roe made . strong run. and VAS ue-
feated BY the slight majority of 81
vote. by Alderman McCready. although
in one precinct Of the Third Ward. j..
Paul Medford. Mr.. MunrOe's running
mate. received one hundred votes %
the latter's IS Contrary 10 ruInOTs
from this ward yesterday. however.
the drive" for Mr. Munroe resulted
in a eorrespondingly set back OF Mr..
McCready's candidacy. and not 10 that
OF former Mayor John dep. Douw.
Major DOuw was elected by the CONS
Portable majority Of l27 votes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
PROFESSOR CECIL
COMING BACK TO
OLD ST. JOHN s
Exemplar OF College Spiri t
Named To Chair In Chemistry
BY Board OF Governors And
Visitors-Is Alumnus And
Served AS Vice President
Won SCHWERDTNER TO
TEACH LANGUAGES

Prof. Byron V Cecil. who is recOg-
nized as one of the most active exom-
plars OF the traditional spirit OF old
ST. Johns College. is coming back TO
the institution
This became known late YESTERDAY
afternoon at a quarterly meeting OF
the Board os Governors and Visitors.
chemistry in place OF Walter F. Clay
ton. who has been head of that de-
partment for the last three years
The governing board reelected all OF
the faculty from President Thomas
Fell down, with one other exception.
Ernest Won Schwerdtner having been
named 10 head the department of
modern languages in place of w. c.
Rudy.
Prof Cecil who now lives at High
land, Howard county has a wide
circle OF friends in Annapolis For a
number OF years he was yice-presi-
don't of the institution. while holding
the chair OF chemistry but i'll health
AOhiptiiSu MN " 1 iois NoAAi
is a graduate of st. Johns in the class
OF 1898. and no alumnus. perhaps. ever
held the interest OF his alma mater
more at heart as he He was an
athlete OF note during his student
days and afterwards aided materially
in coaching the several athletic teams
OF the cadets. principally on the foot
ball field. His influence instilled in
TO the athletes the fighting spirit
that characterized. the work of the
athletes for many years. but which In
recent years has been much on the
decline.
''Pat" krebs To Coach
The appointment of Pat" Krebs, as
coach OF the athletic teams. also was
approved by the Board OF Governors,
subject TO the question of salary.
which, Il is understood. will be adj
iusted by the alumni athletic com
mittee. krebs, who established a'ifec.'
ord as coach of Southern college
teams. was the mentoreof the local
cadets in baseball and basketball dur
lrig me lpte seasons. Mills retention
las coach was urged in resolutions
( adopted by the senior class which
graduated last month.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
Republicans Elect Mayor;
Democrats Retain Control, 7-3

Samuel Jones, Former City Exec
utive, Defeated Winson G.
Gott, Democratic Opponent,
BY Scant Margin OF II Votes
In Yesterdays Election
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
'FlGLIE Of WOMEN
VOTERS HOLDING
IT'S CONVENTION
....r. OF Various Committees
4r AZ This Mornings Ses-
n State House-Legisla-
PRO. ram Discussed At Aft
,.eo.1 Mce'lne
-,rlrrRING ADDRESSED
BY DR. II w DODDS

t Legislative ''il'ehl ION "l lhe
..fs'r "I " ONE" '"'er'
atrarI H.e morning '' l"- 90
tHamhei al me 9ld''
.Hr t.t- So. ION EesteF-
Ia.Ea meeting ~ -.'V.
~. ar results or 'he b"ard
Ha formal AUTHORIZATION
qaD#uHuairc Tor legislative
e Tae que iomaire for can
..t vl n1uRufdied bF me New
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
Official Vote
Of Yesterdays
City Election,
MAYOR AND CNTNSELNR

Tctals .l.l36 l.l53 1919 9sS
Jones majority II.
Riley's maiOrity 2ll.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
Dinner 0f Conierees

A dinner given az Caryel Hall last
.n mas attended by a number Of
ae county and local officers or the
|agle Amnug those present were
Charles z Ellicott. president OF
league. Mrs 7 Linthicum. first
president Mrs. G. y. Cory. state
uar Miss Layinia Engle, State
agaker Mrs Kerr. director OF the
Av jis'rIct Mrs 81 George Barber,
.tdor % The Fifth district; Miss
ueu chUUm1u or the Ways and
s-a, Cummutre Miss Nettie Mace.
rmlu of be- Dorchester county
-.le Mrs Clarence NJ White. sec
e4o Of the Anne Arundel county
aaoa Mrs. Robert Moss. chairman
ac local League Mrs. William
e NlIor Mrs NJ N. Stewart. Miss
UN Murray Mrs. George Abram
Ar Eusle. Mrs. Wright. Mrs.
Nma Mrs Bolcy. Miss Nancy Wal
a gi others
ae meeting held last night in the
saacr 8 the House OF Delegates
fr 'le aa-pjee~ of the League was
h'hsse5 H Or II W Dodds. sec
74H II ,he National Municipal
-ua.
'Nnr no.ls spoke on the differ
IS ar@eva ihe convention and pri-
.N >'S.,s o.. nomination. advo-
ANS 'ae anel as against the autoc-
'f permitted hy the former and
-tt 90. that the mere fact tha.
Continued on Page a.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
Fourth Ward Big Factor


However. 1t took the abnormal Re-
publican majority OF the Fourth
Ward. wherein is tentered the bulk of
the colored vote, TO overcome the
commanding lead Mr.. Gott received
from the other three wards Tie
latter !, combined majority in the first
three wards was 422 1O5 in the
First Isl in rhe Second. and 1876 in
the Third However. this big score
did not prove 10 be big enough when
stacked up against Mr. Jones major
ity from the Fourth Ward This was
439 leaving Mr.. Jones majority in
the city II votes.
For the counselorship. Hugh X.
Riley made a runaway race of it
from his Republican opponent, w.
Hallam Claude. winning by the rec
ord-breaking majority OF 24l. Major
Riley maintained an outstanding lead
in every ward, and had no difficulty
in outdistancing his opponent all
along the line. In the Second Ward
alone Major Riley's majority was 285.
( In the First Ward II was 146 and in
the Third 204. making total major
| ity for these three wards OF 635. De-
/ ducting Mr.. Ciaude's majority OF 394
in the Fourth Ward. gave Major Riley
/ the total majority in the city or 241.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-12
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The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 494.
Approved March 20, 192.


 An Act to regulate the registration of motor vehicles and for other pur- poses,
 Prohibits the operation of any motor vehicle over the highways of this State until the same has been registered Provides for a registration fee on all automobiles equipped with pneumatic passengers, fee of 25 per cent per horse power for each horse power generated by the motor propelling such vehicle, and 25 cents per hum dred pounds on the gross weight of the vehicle load
 Fixes the registra tion fee for mo tor trucks equipped with pneumatic tires, ranging from $500 per annum for trucks of one ton or less capacity to $A50.00 per annum for trucks of six tons capacity. Prohibits the operation of any truck of more than six tons capacity over the roads of this State
 Provides for trucks equipped with solid tires one and one-half times the rate above set >out.
 Fixes the registration fee for the opera tion of trailers and semi-trailers trailers of one ton or less capacity to $50.00 for trailers of f1ve-ton capacity Fixes a minimum fee for all automo- piles, trucks, trailers or i-trailers at $10.00. Fixes the fee for the regis tration of motorcycles at $500 and motorcycle sidecars at $2.50
 Provides for the method of rcgstra- vided for in the Act. Provides that said fees shall be for the calendar year, but if a certificate is issued after July 31 of said year the charge shall be one-half of that for the calendar year.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 493.


 An Act providing for the kind of insurance that may be written i'll the State.
 Provides that corporations may be formed to enter this State to effect in- surance for the following purposes: Fire insurance, marine insurance: h1e insurance, disability insurance, Habil- 1ty, fidelity insurance, and other cas- ualty insurance, etc.
 Provides that mutual insurance com panies may transact any kind of insur- ance authorized by the Act, unless capital stock is specifically required. Provides that companies other than maintain proper and legal reserves on business written in this State Pro- vides that no insurance corporation or fraternal society may hold or convey which 1t has it's principal office requis- ite for it's actual and convenient trans be conveyed to it by mortgage, deed of trust or otherwise, or such as it may purchase at sales upon deeds or trust, mortgages or judgments made for loans, debts, etc.
 Provides for the merger of two or more insurance companies. Provides companies may be invested in bonds of the United States, State of Arkansas, of any county or municipal improve ment district. Such funds may be in first mortgages or deeds of trusts on real estate, for not more than one- half of the value thereof.
 Provides that all casualty companies, in addition to making the deposit re- quired by law, shall file bond in the sum of $20,000.00. Prohibits any per son from acting as agent for any bond or surety company, unless such com pany has a capital stock of $250,Oo0.OO, capital stock fully paid and unless $50000.00 is invested in bonds created by the laws of this State or of the United States. Provides that all forms of bonding contracts must be approved Ioxx Fl, 70 Ctnr mi iQ6i nf O State Provides the method for the or ganization of Insurance Companies within the State of Arkansas, and fixes the fees to be collected by the Insurance Commissioner from the In surance Companies operating within the State.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 406. Approved March 26, 1921,

An Act to amend Act No. 113 of the Acts of 1913, entitled "An Act for the organization and control of Banks"
 Amends the laws relative to the orr ganization of banks so as to provide that the State Bank Department shall exist for an indefinite period, but not as permanent office Provides that before the Commissioner shall issue a charter to any bank he shall determine that the community in which the bank Is to serve needs such an institution Provides that upon the commissioner taking charge of the property and business of an insolvent bank, the commissioner shall be vested at law and in equity with the full and uncon- ditional ownership and entitled to the property thereof. Authorizes banks or gan1zed under the laws of this State to purchase, own and hold shares of the capital stock of any corporation organized under Act of Congress ap- proved December "A, 1919 known as the Federal Reserve Act. Provides that a depositor may recover damages for the wrongful dishonor of his check only upon application and proof that such damages have resulted to him from such dishonor.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 525. ApprOVed March 26. 1921.

An Act to provide for the care, main- tenance and instruction of blind babies and children too small and too back ward to enter the State School for the Blind.
 Provides that the Superintendent of the State School for the Blind may contract with institutions furnishing facilities for the care, maintenance and education of such persons at a price of not more than $50 per day. Pro- vided that such superintendent has the consent of the parents of guardian of such children.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. SO3.
Approved March 26, 1921

AVprOVeu MITCH ZO, IUZI.
 An Act to amend Sections 5636 8SS0, 8883 and SSS5 of Crawford & Moses Digest.
 Provides for the payment by the State of part of the salaries of county that the State Board of Education is authorized to pay the county superin- tendent of schools of each county the sum of $1,500.00 per annum as part of the salaries, provided the County Board of Educa ton shall have met the requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education.
The Home news., 1921-06-17

chfropractTc teaching a course or not less than three years, as follows: Anatomy, chemistry, physiology, sym ptomatology and chiropractic prin-
 Provides that the Board of Chiro- nractic Examiners may revoke licenses for immoral or unprofessional conduct, bobituaI drunkenness, misstatement in securing license, or where such person has been convicted for the commission of a crime. Provides for a. fee of $7.50 ~i9es for temporary permits to prac- tice until meeting of the board. Auth prizes the board to make investigation and revoke licenses. Provides that li- censes must be filed with the county Clerk. Authorizes Governor to remove members of the board for misconduct.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 528. Approved March 23. 1921.

An Act to provide a reform school for negro juvenile convicts.
 Provides that the Board of Managers of the Boys Industrial School shall provide a suitable school for negroes, separate and apart from the white in mates of the Industrial School. Di- rects said board to select a suitable tract of land or not less than 100 acres on which to erect said school. Directs said board to proceed with the authorizes it to use the labor of the inmates of the school. Authorizes the board to employ a superintendent of $15,000.00 for the purposes of the Act.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 499. Approved March 20, 1921.

An Act to provide for the super annuated teachers of the Arkansas School for the Blind.
 Provides that any female teacher totally blind who shall have taught for twenty-five years in the Arkansas School for the Blind shall be unable to perform regular service as a teacher shall remain in the institution during the remainder of her life free of charge and shall perform such minor service and work as the superintend- ent may direct.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 52S. ApDrOVed March 28. 192

An Act to improve the acoustics or the Senate Chamber and the hall or the House of Representatives and to appropriate the necessary money there for.
 Authorizes the Secretary of State to enter into contract for the improve ment of the acoustics in such cham bers and appropriates the sum or $13,750.00 for that purpose.
The Home news., 1921-06-17

Board to take acton to prevent the rn pest or plant disease
 Authorizes the chief inspector of inc State Plant Board to take action +o prevent the introduction into the Stato of any insect, pest or plant disease and authorizes him to provide for tbe eradication of such insect, pest or found within the State.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. Sm.
Approved March 26, 1:

An Act to authorize the Secretary and to make appropria tions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923
 Authorizes the Secretary of State to of s1,So0.oo per annum. Appropriates the su moi $1,80O.O0 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1922, and appropriates the sum of $1,800.00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO K2A-
Approved March 26, 1921.

An Act to refund to Cross Craig head and Poinsett counties certain funds erroneously collected for tick eradication.
 Appropriates the sum of $3,722.75 out of the Northwest Arkansas Cattle Tick Eradication Fund to refund certain State Treasury by the counties above mentioned.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 529.
Approved March 26, 10:

An Act to aid in the construction of a permanent road from the town or Bonneville to the Arkansas State Tu- berculoss Sanatorium.
 Appropriates the sum of $15,000V0 out of the Highway Improvement Fund to assist the Bonneville District in the building of a road from the State Tu berculosis natorium to the Town or Bonneville Arkansas
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 497.
ApprOved March 26. i

An Act to appropriate funds for cer- tain special services and purchasing of equipment for the State Auditorial Department.
 Appropriates the sum of $98125 for special services of c. E. Tool, D. H. BaulfoUr and Mrs. Lorena Jackson. AppropriE.tes the sum of $2,047.37 for paying claims incidental to the pur- chase and use of automobile for said department.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 513. AnDrOyed March 26. 1921.

An Act to amend Section 917 of Crawford & Moses Digest
 Amends said section so as to pro- vide that railroad companies may transport property free of cost or at reduced rates for railroad eating houses.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 53O. Approved March 20, 1921.

An Act to make appropriations TOT the Department of Public Instructlodno do n;
 Appropriates the sum of $1S,60UOO for the salaries and current exenses of said department for the fiscal year ending June 30 1922. oo oo
 Appropriates the sum of SlS,ouv,G;S9 for the salaries and expenses of salo department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 492.
Approved March 26, 191

1hpPNUVOU
 An Act to levy taxes for State pur- poses.
 Provides that after the passage of this Act there shall be levied on all property, real and personal, within the State of Arkansas a total state tax Of eight and seven-tenths mills.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 512. Approved March 26, 1927

An Act to require the Chancellor of We've tne eHLn days o out of the year to " hoId e ing Chancery Court in Scott County.
 Requires the Chancellor of the 10th Chancery District to give 12 days year to holding such court in Scott County.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 523
Approved March 26. 1921

An Act to provide for the paving of part or West Seventh Street adjoining the State Capitol
 Authorizes the Secretary of State to contract for the paving of said street ApproprlateS the sum of $8,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary for that purpose.
The Home news., 1921-06-17
ACT NO. 516. Approved March 26, 1921.

Az Act to make appr0pria tions to pay certain miscellaneous deficiency claims.
 Appropriates the sum of $3716675 to pay various deficiency claims against the State Government.