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The New York herald., 1921-10-30

in the years following the civil war
During its last years French's lost some
of It's ''class" and drew clients from more
economical people. and the plan was tried
Of letting rooms without meals and res
taurant was opened on the street floor. In
the basement of this hotel the late A. w.
bennett, who was the originator of the
quick lunch" opened a room with saw
dust on the floor and started to feed the
thcky populated district with beans nie,
wheat cakes and ''sinkers."
From this beginning Dennett's grew TO
great proportions, with branches in various
sections of New York ana Brooklyn and ex-
tending to Philadelphia and Boston. The
largest Of his New York places was at 20
Iark row. where thousands of persons. in
cuding some newspaper men were served
daily.
bennett Noted for Charities;
Lost His All and Died Poor
bennett was a very religious man and
used TO hang signs In the shape of Scrip
ture text I'm what some critical persons called
his "joints," besides holding religious scr-
vices morning and evening for his help"
before they began their hours OF service
He was noted for his charities. and among
these was a free lodging house at 80 Bow
cry, where he fed the down and out with
cut money and without price, lie died al
most penniless. having distributed most Of
his money In charity and wasted a portion
of II in bad investments. The name once o
Household word" In New York has entirely
vanished from the restaurant field
Earle's Hotel stood on Canal street and
Centre street, and there the fortune Of the
Earle family was made. After the closing
of this house Gen. Ferdinand +. Earle be-
came the proprietor OF the Hotel Normande,
at Broadway and Thirtyeigh street, which
he built. He was the first landlord of The
Hotel Netherland. at Fifth avenue and Fiji
ty-nnth street. His sons for time oper-
ated the Park Avenue Hotel.
The Astor House was New York's best
known hotel for three generations. 1t was
built massively of granite without exterior
ornamentation. Allen and Dam. its best
known proprietors conducted the house in a
conservative way. Except for the great ro-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
HELD FOR ASSAULT JAIL
UPON COLORED GIRL

Arrested on charge of having car
nal knowledge of Mary Thomas, IA
year-old colored girl: Dave Coulter.
80 years old, has been lodged in the
county Jail here to await prelimin-
AIRY hearing. The offense charged
against him was committed at "Tick
Neck" on Stoney Greek, in the upper
county. His arrest is said to have
been made at the instance of resi-
dents OF the neighborhood Coulter
was taken yesterday at the Maryland
Sand Banks on Stoney Greek where
he had Deen employed from time TO
time by Chief Deputy Sheriff Edward
| Dove. He made no resistance and
damits the affair. saying that he
thought the girl to be older than Il
and that she made no resistance TO
/ his attentions.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
GOVERNOR NAMES
WOMEN OF COUNTIES
Mrs. Robert Moss And Mrs
Ridgely Melvin On State De-
partment Reorganization

Mrs Robert Moss and Mrs. Ridge
" p. Melvin. OF Annapolis. have been
named by Governor Ritchie on the
committee OF 80 women of the several
counties Of the State 20 serve on the
State governmental reorganization
commission with the II male mem-
bers previously appointed By him. Bal
timore city will have representation
OF l3 women on the committees
Acceptances from all of the II men
appointed by the Governor have been
received by HIM The initial luncheon
OF the commission will be held al the
hotel Rennert. Baltimore. on Thursday
of next week The Governor yester-
day discussed with former United
States Senator John Walter Smith, the
reorganization plans Mr. Smith has
accepted a place on tlfe commission.
Senator Smith told the Governor he
will be glad TO serve on the commits
sion. and with an open mind help TO
find out whether or not there can be
worked out plan for better and more
economical government that will fit
Maryland conditions. That such effort
for better government Offers con-
crete, constructive and appealing issue
on which the Democratic party can ask
for enthusiastic support in the cleo
tions this year, Senator Smith also
believes. he told the Governor
Senator Smith also told the Cover
nor that he did not want TO be chair
man of the commission.
Former Judge \. Charles Burke
and Judge Carroll r. Bond are the
names now mentioned most frequent
ly in connection with the chairman
ship; but the matter probably viii
not be decided definitely until just be-
fore the meeting of the commission
Thursday. A secretary also will have
to be named by the commission, as
will an executive committee of seven
or nine members II is planned to
have the women represented on the
executive committee. as they VIII be
full members of the commission and
not serving merely in an advisory
capacity.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
CAPTAIN KURTZ TAKES
CHARGE AS COMMANDANT

As indicated in yesterdays issue OF
the Capital Capt Thomas r. Kuriz.
OF the Navy. took over the duties OF
Commandant of Midshipmen, and head
of the executive or discipline depart
ment at the Naval Academy. He sue
ceeds Captain Wat r. cluverius, de-
tached and ordered TO the Naval War
College at Newport, r. l.. where ha
will become a student officer OF war
problems. A number of other changes
al the naval school will become ef-
fective within few weeks. chief OF
which OF course, will be that of Su-
perintendent, when Admiral Henry b.
Wilson. will succeed RearAdmiral A.
II. Scales, as superintendent.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
TO DISCUSS PHASES
OF TAX PROBLEMS
tgy The associated Press,

BRETON WOODS. \. H., June is.
Tax problems as .hey effect the in
dividual, as well as the community,
will be discussed in all their phases
by members OF the National Tax As
social.on a their annual convention
here beginning September y. II viii
be the first time that the organization
has met in New England
The form OF the Federal Revenue
act probably will be known before the
convention date and its discussion il
expected to resnlt in the attendance
of many experts specializing on Fed
eraI taxation Inheritance taxes
Federal subsidies. forestry taxes. and
railroad and public utility taxes are
other special topics to be discussed
The association is composed Of tar
officials of the various States. the
United States possessions. and tn'
Canadian provinces, as we'll as nun
erous municipal, taxing officials. tai
experts and attorneys. economists
and individual and corporate taxpay
ers. Zenas W. Bliss. chairman of tn.
RI ode Island Tax Commission, II
president Of the organization.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
AUTO LAW VIOLATIONS
NET NEARLY S2,5OO

Despite the hundreds OF persons
who have run afoul of the State Mo-
Tor Vehicle law, ana the constant dili-
gence on the part of the State Motor
Vehicle Policemen and others. many
more violations were committed dur
ing the week ended on Thursday. The
report of Automobile Commissioners
Baugnman shows total fines amount
ing to S2.442 OF this sum. s1.031 was
assessed for offenses committed il.
the counties. and Baltimore city vio-
lations mounted. TO total OF $1.4tl.
II is the first time in several weeks
that city offenses have oatnumbered
those in the counties. In many in
stances, as usual, c.,anffeurs or others
have had their licenses either revoked
or suspended
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
LEAGUE WOMEN VOTERS
MEET At STATE HOUSE
Delegates And Alternates Ap-
pointed To Legislative Confer
ence Held Here Next Month
MASS MEETING JULY IL

There was an enthusiastic and well
attended meeting OF the Just Govern
ment League yesterday afternoon il
the old Senate Chamber. with the
president. Mrs Robert Moss. in the
chair
An unusual amount OF business was
transacted. and plans completed foI
the State legislative conference 10 be
held here July llth and 18th. The
conference will open with a mass
meeting TO be held in the State House
or the evening of July 11th.
There will he delegates from every
county in the State at the conference,
when plans will be made for the
Leagues coming legislative cam
paign. The following delegates from
Anne Arundel were elected to attend
the conference: Mrs. j. S. Bigelow.
Jr.. OF Riverview Miss Harriet Estep.
of Lothian; Mrs. r. ID. Tisdale. of An
napolis: Mrs. Robert Moss. OF Anna
HpAioF -hi0- - - iNtppNhN' VI anna POii'
Mrs. Thomas j. Linthicum. who is
vice-president of the State League.
will be delegate ex-ofiicio, as will
Mrs. St George Barber. who is direc-
tor of the Fifth district.
The following alternates were ap-
pointed Miss Margaret Martin. Mrs.
George Abram Moss, Mrs. Theodore
Johnson. Mrs. William King. Mrs.
Clarence NJ. White.
Tie following chairman of COM
mites were elected: On Registration
OF Delegates. July -. Mrs. Edward
Heisc; Mass-Meeting. Mrs. Clarence
NJ. White; Hospitality. Mrs. George
Abfam Moss
After an interesting address by
Miss Netiie Mace. former State Lib
rarian. the meeting was adjourned.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
MANY MAPLE Trees
THROUGHOUT CITY ARE
AFFECTED BY BLIGHT

Request MAS made to the State
Forester, r W. Besiey, for IN inspec-
tion OF The shade tree conditions in
Annapolis By the city authorities. who
reported much damage TO the maple
trees * T. Pfeiffer Assistant For
ester. made the inspection yesterday.
II was found that the aphids. or plant
lice. had infested the maple trees
throughout the city. ami that this
little insec. is the cause of the
blight" The apaid is fognd on the
unoer side of the lSaf, aHd remains
there. sucking the iuiccs until the leaf
curTs up and rails of The a;tack
this year has been so severe that in
some cases the leaves have dropped
OFF before they have had chance to
curl
These aphids secrete a honey dew
which the ants are very fond of. The
ants often are seen swarming up the
trunks of trees TO milk" the aphids
of this secretion. This honey dew,
dropping from the aphids, often
causes the lower leaves 10 be covered
with shiny. sticky. varnish-like SUD-
stance.
The cause for the severe attack TIL,
season was the mild winter end earSy
spring. which allowed the eggs Il
mature early.
The best means for combating this
insect pest is spraying. nicotine
solution, known as BLACK Leaf 40,'
has proven most beneficial In
spraying, it is necessary 10 reach the
under side OF the leaf. as it is there
that the insect lives
1t might be said in passing that the
common Lady Bug is one of the worst
enemies OF the aphid One Lady Bug
will kill numerous aphids in day
Do not bring the old nursery rhyme
into play, but rather invite the Lady
Bug.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
COMMITTEE TO MEET

There will lie an important meet
ing on Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
at the Womans Club of the committee
on arrangements for the Garden
Party 10 be given Tuesday for the
feneft of the Emergency Hospital.
Mrs. John NJ. Taylor is chairman Of
the committee arranging the fete
which will have several novel and in
teresting features. Mrs. Christian
Hambruch has charge of the cake
table. AIRS. Harold Everett viii handle
The punch: Mrs. Philip Alger the grab
bag: Mrs. Walton Hopkins the flow
ers. which viii be done in an unusual
manner: AIRS. Roland Brainard. the
Membership Committee; Mrs. William
Gardiner. the ice cream, and Mrs.
Ross Yansant the candy.
Seats for the card party which the
Board is engineering may be reserved
through any OF the following ladies.
Miss Kate andrews tphone 7Sl-m)
Miss Kate Randall (34l-nG). Mrs. Ed
gar Basil f5e4-jl. Mrs 81. George
Barber t1s2Ol. Mrs. Raymond Stons
lS6). Mrs. r. D. Tisdale t654-jl. Mrs
Alex. Proskey (954-ml. Mrs. Edward
Heisse. Mrs. Arthare gfe1t
ts6s-m), Mrs. George Abram Moss
tSs3-m).
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
STANDARD FIXED
FOR NAVY YARDS

\ general order for the standard
ization of all navy yards operated by
the government has been announced
by Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt. Under that order all such
yards in the future will be supervised
by a commandant. an industrial man
ager and a captain of the yard.
In addition there will be an assis-
tant 10 the Secretary OF the Navy To
lie in charge OF all navy yard mat
ters
Mr. Roosevelt announced that he had
triumphed in his fight against the
Civil Service order, which required lie
Navy Department to give precedence
TO aliens with permanent status in
the service over American citizens who
have only a temporary status.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
ANDY N|SBET TO
HURL FOR VAGADONDS

Andy" Nisbet. one OF the main
stays in the staff of hurlers of Curly"
Byrd's aggregation of baseball toss
ors, who has BECOME a member OF the
Vagabond Club, OF this city, viii
greatly strengtnenI the local Outfit.
Nisbet is booked 10 make his first ap-
pearance in a Vaga3ond uniform this
afternoon in the game against the
Northwestern Supply Company. OF
Baltimore. to be played on the st
Johns College diamond, beginning al
9 o'clock.
The vagabonds have been greatly
handicapped for mound men. and al
though they have made fine showing
in all games played this season, prac-
tically all OF the twirling has devolyed
upon Douglas. Baltimore lad. VIII
joined the cldb earlier in the season
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
OFFICERS NOMINATED
FOR CIVIC LEAGUE.
Members Praise Firemen's Worl
And Vote Subscriptions To
Local Companies
ASK FOR A SAFE FOURTH

The meeting OF the Civic League
last night in the Municipal Building
was well attended and was called to
order promptly by the president. Miss
Katherine Walton
Following the reading OF the min
utes and transaction of business Mrs.
Roland Brainard submitted her re-
port on The streets and alleys of the
town and was congratulated on il.
Discussion followed and several
members reported seeing persons in
West street stores cleaning them out
q Sunday mornings and leaving the
debris Uttered in the street
The work OF the Volunteer Fire
Companies was discussed and highly
praised by the League which voted q
contribution of s. TO each OF the three
local companies
The members Of the Independent
Fire Company who came into the
room to put away some OF their para
phernalia We're complimentec by the
League president on their work and
on two OF the local hremen being
elected To important positions in the
State Association at the recent con
vention in Cambridge. one of them
having been made President and the
other Chairman of the Board OF Trus-
lees. The hremen in turn thanked the
League ard gave three rousinr cheer
TOR the members
The approaching Fourth of July
celebration then came up for discus
sion and the League took a very de
cided stand in favor of safe and
sane Fourth.
The question OF The keeping OF
chickens in town was brought up mex
and was the subject of much discus
sion for and against.
No definite conclusion was reached
as the approaching storm made II nee
essary to get on to the business of
the election of officers. Mrs. Robert
Moss. chairman of The Nominating
Committee. presented The following
ticket which was accepted in full
President Miss Katherine Walton:
first president, Miss Nancy Wal
ton, second president. Mrs Wat
ION Hopkins; third vice-president
Mrs. 4. y. Johnson; recording seere
ary, Miss Edith sturdy; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs George Abram
Moss; treasurer. Miss L. Wheatiey
Following the nominating of officers
he meeting was adjourned.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
WOULD MAKE MARYLAND
RECORD BREAKER IN
NEAR EAST CAMPAIGN

Maryland as record maker In
Near East Relief contributions is the
aim OF Harold r. Pellegrin. State Di-
rector. and TO this end he asks that all
returns possible be made on 10" and
go" Books. before July l. He makes
this request because July /. is the
end of the fiscal year of the Near East
Relief. and he wants all returns pos
sibie by that time. and also 10 clear
the decks for the work OF the coming
year.
Mr. Pellegrin also asks that all in
dividual pledges possible be made u7
before July /.
The 15-Book contains fifteen pledges
of $12 each dollar a month. total
of $3.50 and for that amount an orphan
Is fed. clothed. and given vocational
training in Armenia. The Life OF A
Child Book. or 60-Book. contains 60
coupons OF a dollar each and this has
been found a most satisfactory way
also, of raising money with which to
lake care of Armenian orphans.
Maryland has done splenddly in
Bundle Week. Through the co-opera-
ton OF the churches. business houses
and private homes. the returns were
very large and when finally known, ii
is thought the result will set a record
Mr.. pellegrin hopes the state will do
as well in the financial returns for
the wear. Maryland Headquarters %
the Near East Relief are al IA West
Franklin street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
ARREST TWO SUSPECTS
FOR ASSAULT!NG CHILD

Arrested as suspects in connection
with the attack made by Dorothy Will
liams. the young white girl. OF near
Pasadena. 10 miles from Annapolis.
Henry Perry and William Johnson.
both colored. were lodged in the
county Jail here late last night to
await hearing before Police Justice
McGinnis at Glen Burnie this after
noon Both OF the men. it is said,
had been lettering about the neigh
borhood for several days. The men
were picked up by Deputy Sheriff Will
liam I. Grouse. A third negro. Albert
Beechman. alias Boozman, was arrest
ed few days ago in connection with
the same case.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
TRIO OF OUTINGS FOR
SCHOOL CHILDREN

The public school children of West
Annapolis. three grades, enjoyed fine
outings YESTERDAY The highest grade
scholars. under Miss Estelle Carter
went to the beach of the Chesapeake
near the Log Cabin Inn The second
grade pupils. under Miss Geneva
smith enjoyed an excursion to Clai-
borne. and the third grade students
un6er Miss Ernestine Baltz. repaired
to the Bug Oak on Basil Oster's farm
on Weems Creek.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18

oN SEVERN.
lnEAi HOME SITES
N' water uu The Annapolis Boule-
( Aso op the Annapolis short Line.
A'sn.d Niatinnl 10 minutes ride.
Monthly Ticket. SS.G0.
hF>l SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
N,lltE>Qt D.. cool. SANITARY.
il.loG ADVANTAGES FOR SWIM.
A.Nh BATHING CANOEING,
Autuki\G FISHING. CRAB.
ElNG AND TENNIS.
send for Booklet
Tue PINES COMPANY.
l Savings Bank Euilding. Room 90,
'aAfies aud Lexington Streets,
L. baltimars.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
Committee Meeting Monday

There will be meeting at o'clock
on Monday ut the Woman's Club of
the committee or arrangements for
the garden fete and card party to be
given Tuesday at ST. Johns College
gymnasium by the Hospital Auxiliary
for the benefit of the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
NOTICE.!
To the Democratic Voters of An
nopolis:

The undersigned comnlttee herewith
gives notice to the Democratic vnfers oi
annapolis that there being nn contest be-
tween randidafes for nomi"sifions an the
Hied fa he held "Wednesday. June =, 1g21.
is unnecessary and viii not be held.
GEORGE n gItId.MAN,
WALTER cI.ARk
GEORGE r. QIAlD.
JAMES J. STEHLE,
Democratic City Executive
JUL Committee.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
VOLUNTEER FIRE 4
LADDIES DISPLAY
WARES To CITIZENS

The Local Companies And That
OF Eastport Made Splendid Ap-
pearance And On Parade
Through Town Yesterday Aft
ernoon-Crowds Applaud
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
chester And Stevens With
i,,w Candidates. For Alder
80, In Second And Third
Wards. Leaving Field Clear To
Others
,Nr ON REPUBLICAN
SLATE is DOUBTFUL
AND REPIBLlCAN
f,NplDtTES FOR THE
CITY COUNCIL y

rr Mayor Winson G.. GOtt.
49, Samuel Jones. Rep.
Scr Counselor Major Hugh r.
a,, Dem. and W. Hallam
iit Rep
,8ermen. First Elmer
plrk.as3n and Charles W.
ah DEM. Mrs. Robert G..
.rer and r Roland Brown.
second Ward James r.
aage. sud + Howard Thomp-
d.. Dem and Mrs. Harry
r.ngton. and William G.
aer Rep Third Waro VIII
NeCIeadt and John DEF
Dem Frank 4. Munroe.
la PJal Medford. Iiep. Fourth
In J Philip Guienot, and
glam Z Feldmeyer. Dem;
m s Russell. arc John T.
,tppDtv lOlDredl. Rep.
There will be no contest within the
ahndc ranks for the officials "a
alel upon At the municipal elec.
10 be held in July. This was fin
aetermined al meeting OF the
y Executive Committee OF the
r, held last night. when Paul G.
ahesler and John c. Stevens. who
alel certificates of their candi.
e ior aldermen from the Second
Third Wards, respectively. with
ss tAeIr papers. thus leaving the
clear 70 the others who had en-
|,8
lAe Executive Committee. in n for
; noice published elsewhere III
! ssue Of the Evening Capital. an
tCanilnued on Page a.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-18
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-01-22
Gov. Hart Must Make Good

THE HOUSE has passed the governors code The senate
l. is fully expected to do in the next few days. The
code will become law. And that means that the most rad
take place
Had the code been presented by Bob Bridges, he
elected governor last November the conservative ee
thruout the would today be up for fear
OF the arbitrary and radical conferred upon the
Gov Hart has asked of the legislature and the egs
ature is about to grant to him. vast powers 1t is willing
to take a chance that he will make good.
Now he Most make good. He has told the legislature
his plan will the state millions of dollars lie has told
the legislature his code will not encroach upon any
rights. And he will be held to strict accountability. Two
years hence he will be called for accounting by the
legislature Long before that the people will have taken
stock of his code If his promises buncomhe, he will
shoulder the responsibility 1t is his code. 1t
ones else, far as the people are concerned.
1t is up Gov Hart TO make good beyond and far
substantially than the quotation Of the slogan employed
in his behalf during the past campaign. The people
will demand precise statement Of his stewardship The
code will stand fall the way he will manage things
the next two years.