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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18
CARUSO IS CONVALESCENT,
HIS SECRETARY ANNOUNCES;
PARTAKES OF SOLID FOOD
Bulletin Issued After ConSulta-
ton of Five Physicians Is
Very Optimistic.
GREETS BABY GLORIA,
When Told of Lovely Day He
Says He Would Like to
Be in Italy.

Mr.. Csruso has had good
night and is distinctly improved
this morning. The rumors Of an
operation done or to be done are
based upon false information.
(sgned)
Erdmann, Stella, Evans, Lam
bert, Murray.
Enrico Caruso, who has been near
death in his suite at the Vanderbilt
Hotel. was declared to he conVa-
descent this afternoon by his Secre-
tary, Bruno Nrato.
we are breathing easier" sud
Mr.. Zirato. 'EMr. Caruso is con
vaescsnt for the first time and at
luncheon to-day ne had solid food
taking particular relish in snaA
breast of chicken.
I'VE believe the smile of his boy
coming at the psychological moment
has inspired him with a now Will
to live"
The bulletin above was issued at
noon to-day by the physicians at
tending Enrico Cnruso. 1t was an
nounced that there would not be an
other consultation among them to-
day. but that Drs. Murray and Evans
would remain in close attendance
upon the patient
Dr. Francis J. Murray, who letI
the singers bedside at $50 O'Clock
this morning. said TO An Evening
World representative:
81 am more encouraged to-day than
AZ any time since Mr.. Caruso's recent
relapse. Things look hopeful now
His chances Of warding on another
re,aps-e are fairly good. For one thing
his mind is much clearer than It has
been"
The hopetulncss has been .e'locted
I'm the Caruso household. Mrs
Caruso, for the first time since hcr
husband collapsed, retired 10 rest
and Bruno Zirato, his secretary left
the apartment in the Hotel Wander
blt for a few hours sleep.
Tho physicians who have been sc
constantly in attendance upon Caruso
were emphatic to-day in denying that
tbeir distinguished patient wasted to
shadow during his illness, as some
unofficial statements had indicated
They said that he had lost weight
certainly and now weighed between
10 and $50 pounds as against a
normal weight of about go.
Temporarily, at least, the constant
use Of oxygen, which did so much to
keen Caruso alive on Tuesday night
has been suspended. 1t was stated
that none had been used yesterday
though a tank of the gas Is always
kept at the bedside for use in emer-
gency. o,-,-
Romeyn Benjamin, Mrs. CaTuso
brother, who had remained all night
in the apartment came out at IL
| O'clock this morning and said to an
Evening World reporter:
"CarusO awakened at z o'clock this
morning. lie turned 10 my sister
! Who was at his bedside, and said TO
her. How Ions ago was / operated
| onP' His voice was very weak, OF
| course, but every word was distinct
CONTINUED on Eighteenth Page,)
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18
COLDEST WAVE
OF WINTER DUE
HERE NEXT WEEK
viii Garry Freezing Terpera-
rres to Gulf Coast, Says
Special Forecast.
WASHINGTON. Feb. IS.

WASHINGTON. Feb. IS.
TTHE cOldcst weather OF tho
winter may be expected over
much OF the country east OF
tho Rocky Mountains during the
next week, according to a special
bulletin forecast issued to-day by
the Weather Bureau
The cold wave Will extend south
ward over the Gulf and South
Atlantic states and carry freezing
temperatures 10 tho coast the first
part Of tho weCi-, the bulletin said
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18

LiDAVENWORTH, Kan. Feb 1S.-A
Karlschmidt, sentenced to serve four
years in the Federal prison here IN con-
nection with a German plot to blow up
the tunnel connecting Detroit with
Canada during the world war, was Az
rested at the prison gate to-day upon
his release and will be held for de-
portation.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18
WOMEN VOTE DOWN
DISARMAMENT
Proposition to Throw Full Party
Support ion Plan Oyerwhelm-
ingly Defeated.
WAsHINGTON, Fob. 1g.-A

WASHINGTON. Fob. lS.--A pro-
poaal that the National Womun's
Party throw it's fun support to the
fight for war disa rmamont was over
whclmingly defeated AT the organiza-
t.oG'S convention hcyc q day after
sharp debate
The convention then took up the
majority report OF the Resolutions
Committee, specifying a straight or,
feminist programme for the future.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18
Noted PuGnlst Dies OF sleeping
gickneeA

WINDSOR, Ont. Feb. 1S.--Arthur
Pelky, former heavy weight champion
Of Canada. and famOus as the maa
who accidenuy killed Luther Nc
Cnrthy In the ring at Calgary seven
years ago. died this morning az his
home in Ford City. Ont. AFTER four
weeks illneas from sleeping sickness,
nS was born In Ontario in 1SsS.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18

PARIS. Fob. 1S.-President King OF
the Liheriun Republic vino is now in
Paris. VIII sail for New York from
B0uloSag FEB. "a Oh the steamer Pan
handle state, In an effort 10 complete
negotiations for American financial MD
Tor Liberia.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18
EXTRA SESSION ON APRIL 4.
Date Reported definitely FIXED by
Mr.. Harding.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.--Aprh aa5
been definitely decided on BY President
elect Harding as the date FOR the extra
session % Congress-. This was made
known IN a letter received here to-daay
In Florida
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18
RONXPRESIDENT
BRUCKNERW VICTIM
OF SLEEP SICKNESS
Quits City Hall Meeting and
viii Go to Sanitariun-
III Six Weeks.

Henry Bruckner, President ~
Bronx Borough, WAS compelled to
leave the Board OF Estimate meeting
to-day because OF an attack OF sleep
Ing sickness.
For the past six weeks have been
sleeping on an average Of sixteen
hours q day" eaid President Bruck-
ne- So un Evening World reporter,
land now ! can scarcely hold Up my
head. ! asked to be excused and
shall Immediately start FOR Provi-
dence, whore expect to be treated
in u sanitarum."
President Bruckners voice vas low
and husky, and his eyes, normally
bright and flashing, were half closed
and sleepy looking
81 fall asleep If l sit quietly for any
length OF time and when l 80 to bed
find 1t almost impossible 70 get up
again." he declared. Just now my
strongest desire is 10 set to some
quiet place and close my eyes and
sleep.
Another symptom Is mental dull
ness. / cannot concentrate on business
matters which cost me little mental
effort before was afflicted. Perhaps
the most disagreeoble effect is a
double vision 1 have"
How are you going to vote on the
tax exemption ordinance" was asked.
II suppose ! shall vote for it," he
replied with apparent little lack OF
interest. Ordinarily, Mr., Bruckner
would have gone into details and ca
planned his vote.
AS Mr. BruckneT left City Hall, ac-
companicd by his secretary, he said
he had hoped ne could sit through the
meeting, but found it would be inn
possible.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Feb ls.-.Be-
lief that many. u not all tho cases re-
Gently diagnosed as sleeping sickness
throughout the country may have been
botulinus poisoning was expressed to-
day by DR.. ]. II. Kellogg OF this city.
DIT. Kellogg stated no initiated re-
search based on this theory shortly ar
ter three deaths occurred IN Grand
Rapids from botulinus poisoning which
ie.DOT TatoTy to5ts traced 70 preserved
spinach. -Four casoF diagnosed ~
sleeping sickness occurred here, d.
Kellogg said. and two OF them re-
suited Fatally. They were promptly re-
ported to the Government. h. said
Laboratory tests are nov being made
az Ann Arbor with the brain OF one OF
the recent victims, Dr. Kellogg added
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18

STEUBENVII.LE. O., Feb. lS.--An
armed bandit held up the Miners and
Mechanics Bank at Smithfield, o..
Vbth bstWeaA S6e0a aud $4,000.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-02-18

THE WOaIyi1 TnAVFzL UUuunEse
AFAne FAts - Il. -
cioah roEn h. lasraa, suA uaes.,l 90 ~ *
Eight. Nrnvl ueatn aud uarelllf rLto1 ~
saih.-Ad'I -,- --------
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CONTINUED on Second PaseJ
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Continued on Tenth Page,)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
SERVICE ON SHORT
LINE MAY Be CUT
Officials Of w, B. & A. Plan To
Eliminate Half-Hourly Sched-
ule Part Of Day

A reduction in the number of trains
operated over the Short Line Division
of the Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis Electric Line will be made
if the Public Service Commission acts
favorably upon a proposition which
officials of <1Ie railway company have
brOached.
The railroad officials have already
submitted to the Service Commission
data which indicates a claim that the
company is giving too much service
over the Short Line. with suggestion
that the company be permitted TO cur
tail that service. While no formal
application has been made along this
line it is the desire of the railway
company to cut off the hourly
trains between 10 o'clock in the
morning and 3 O'Clock in the after
1O0D
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
Council Made Wise Move
MILITARY HONORS
FOR EMILE SNYDER.
WORLD WAR MARTYR

The funeral of Private Emile J
Snyder. 307th Signal Battalion, 18th
Division. A. E. F.. who was killed in
action during the Argonne offensive
was held from the home of his par
ents, Chester and Burnside avenues
EastpOrt. yesterday at o'clock.
In addition to large gathering OF
personal friends. the American Le-
gion and Loyal Order of Moose both
attended in body The funeral was
with full military honors, a firing
squad and pallbearers. i'll uniform, be-
ing furnished by Company NJ" the
late State military unit.
Leaving the home the body was
taken TO ST Mary's Church. where
services were held. and from there the
cortege. headed by firing squad and
followed by the American Legion, the
Moose delegation. and friends, pro-
ceeded to St. Mary's cemetery where
the final ceremonies were held. The
hearse was f1anked during the march
by the six uniformed pallbearers. Al
the grave the miIitiamen fired three
volleys and taps were sounded by the
Legion bugler The funeral process
sion was the longest that has beer
held in the city for some time past.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
GEORGE R. GATHER,
PROMINENT LAWYER,
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
By fhe Associated Press.)

: BALTIMORE. MD. Oct. 17.-George
r. Gather. counsel TO the Prohibition
Director OF Maryland. prominent law
yer and one tinfe Republican candi-
date for Governor. died today at his
home in Catonsville. a suburb. He
had been i'll about week Of pneu-
monia.
Mr.. Gathers illness followed an
automobile trip with Edmund Budnitz.
prohibition director for Maryland, on
Saturday week ago. in which Mr..
Gather suffered from the windy
weather prevailing at that time.
The trip was made in connection
with his duties as attorney for the
commissioner and was prolonged into
the night He caught a severe cold
which developed into pneumonia. MIR.
Gather was born in Howard county.
Md. in 1858 and was a son of Colonel
Geo. Gather. a Confederate officer.
His widow and three children sur
viye.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
Inspectors Check Up

Inspectors of the Public Service
Commission have been making a
check of the passengers using the
Short Line trains which il is desired
TO eliminate. One of the arguments
advanced last summer for curtailment
of serycie was the congestion of the
terminal on Liberty street, and the
necessity of operating work trains on
the road TO reconstruct the line. This
construction work is practically
completed and the new terminal at
Lombard and Howard streets will be
ready for occupancy at the end of this
week Some Of the company's Of
fees have been moved into the new
terminal, and the building at Liberty
and Lombard streets which had been
used as the freight Offices has been
abandoned II is expected that trains
will be running into the new terminal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
SUDDEN DEATH OF AGED
RESIDENT OF EASTPORT

George Oliver Blatchford, 79 years
old, "a retired chief gunner's mate of
the navy. died suddenly Saturday
night at his residence, 4S7 Chesapeake
avenue, Eastport Mr. Blatchford
was born in England. On coming to
this country he enlisted in the United
States Navy, in which he served over
thirty years. Since retiring, he has
made his home at EastpOrt for the
past twenty years.
Having a kindly disposition, he was
loved by all who knew him. Besides
his widow he is survived by two
daughters and, two sons. as follows: ::
Mrs. H. NJ. Boisseau, Mrs. Charles
Weber William Blatchford. and Glen
Miss Churchhill Biatchford
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
ENGLISH COURSES AT
ST. JOHNS TONIGHT

Tonight at St Johns College
courses in English will be inaugur-
ated. The work. under Professor
Handy will be particularly along the
lines of the Shakespearean drama for
the first term and Of the modern
drama for the second term. This
course will be beneficial for both cul-
tural and practical purposes. as those
interested in written and oral COM
position will have an opportunity for
practice.
The class will be held in Mcdowell
Hail. and those who satisfactorily
complete the work will receive college
credit.
All interested are cordially invited
to be present. The first play taken up
will be The Two Gentlemen OF
Verona"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
SILVER
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. And Mrs. Christian Ham
brock Entertain Family
And Friends
BRIDAL CLOTHES WORN

Married lust twenty-five years ago.
or 10 be more exact, on October Is.
1896. Mr. and Mrs Christian Ham
brock celebrated their silver wedding
anniversary on Saturday evening at
their home on Franklin street. Muir
ray Hill
The bride of twenty-five yeras age
was before her marriage. Miss Mamie
W. Green. sister of the beloved physi-
clan. the late DR.. Richard II. Green
OF this city. The wedding was per
formed by the late Or. William Scott
Southgate. for thirty-three years rec
tor of ST. Annes. BUT two of the wit
nesses 10 the marriage solemnized a
quarter OF a century ago were present
on Saturday evening at the anniver-
sary. They were Mrs. Eliza Beavins
and Harry Tongue: Sr.. brother-in-
law OF Mrs. Handbook.
The color scheme was pink. flowers
of this color being used in profusion
with quantities OF ferns. palms and
potted plants. daintily and effectively
arranged.
A novel feature of the occasion was
that the bride and groom OF twenty
five years ago wore the clothes they
were married in
About forty guests were present
from the immediate family circle
Others included Miss Minnie Kent and
Miss Ella Lee Hodges, from the coun-
ty; Rev. Frederick II Graeper pas
tor of st. Martins Evangelical Luth-
eran Church. this city; Mrs Louis
Andrews and son. of Raspberry. Bal
timore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
ACTION IN RUTH'S CASE
HELD UP BY JUDGE
By The Associated Press1

CHICAGO. Oct 17.-No immediate
action in the case of Babe Ruth will
be taken by Judge Lands, the base
ball commissioner announced today.
He has a great number of questions
to attend to before the matter Of the
great swatter's defiance Of order
comes up.
I'm the meanwhile law-abiding
baseball players may rest assured that
the law will be enforced said the
judge.
"The law of grayitation still is in
force and what goes up must come
down" Ruth played in an exhibition
game in Brooklyn yesterday in def
ance OF the commissioners order.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
DOUBT FEASIBILITY
OF ENDING STRIKE
Serious Situation In Railroad
Transportation In Country Now
Impending-East Affected

CLEVELAND, o.. Oct. 17--Railroad
transportation organization c h e 5
who are directing the progressive
strike that is intended to tie up the
nations transportation system, be-
ginning October 80. today expressed
doubt as TO the feasibility OF the plan
proposed by the public group of the
Railroad Labor Board 10 end the
strikes as announced, in Washington
last night or made no direct comment
on the proposal.
Warren s. Stone, President of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers.
doubted feasibility of the plan 10 pass
the reduction i'll wages on to the pub
lie, while W G. Lee. President of the
Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen.
declining to comment directly on the
proffer. asserted that il was generally
supposed that the July reduction
would be reflected TO the public in re-
duced rates. Mr.. Stone declared the
wage reduction would not amount to
onehalf of one percent if passed on
to the public.
The strike in the United States will
have no effect on Canadian or Mexi-
can roads, il was asserted. the wage
differences on the former having been
cleared up.
Leaders of the railroad organiza-
tion would assign nos reason for Sc
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
CITY BLUECOATS
DID GREAT WORK
HANDLING CROWD
Football Games Attracted Record
Throng And Heavy Traffic Of
Automobiles Was Most Stu
pendous Task That Ever Con-
fronted Peace Guardians Here
SITUATION HANDLED
WITHOUT ACCIDENT

Hats off to Chief Oberry and mem
bers of the city police force for the
manner in which they handled the
great jam of traffic in the city on Sat
urday incident to the football games
at st. Johns College and at the Naval
Academy
From morning until late in the
evening, the "bluecoats"3 were con-
fronted with the most extraordinary
situation that the city has ever ex-
perienced, because of the several thou
sand automobiles that moved here and
there. And it is rather remarkable
that no serious accidents resulted
Several arrests were made. however
for speeding, reckless driving, etc
and Police Justice William S. Welch
was kept busy disposing of cases OF
offenders who were hailed before him
Something like 500 was the net col
lection in fines.
Council Made Wise Move
The City Council took the neces-
sary precaution to- have Chief Oberry
Continued on Page 2.)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
NAVY AND PRINCETON
NAY RENEW a.YEAR
AGREEMENT

The arrangement by which
Princeton and the Naval Academy
played football on "a home-and-
home basis last season came 10
an end with Saturdays game here,
but is likely TO be renewed. The
contest is a very popular one here.
and. according TO Princeton men
who attended the game. is highly
regarded there.
Official negotiations for a fur
ther agreement, along the same
lines will probably start immedi-
ately after the close of the present
season. The arrangement with
Pennsylvania State included
game at Annapolis next season.
The contest with Pennsylvania
State is also highly regarded
among Naval people.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE
FOR ATHLETIC ASSO.

This, is athletic Week" for the
drive for membership in the Athletic
Association of the Annapolis High
School The general public is asked
to join and help TO encourage this
work
Join now Don't put it off until to-
morrow All that is needed is the
spirit and the dollar, is the appeal
being made. If you have the dollar.
show your spirit! If you have the
spirit. find the dollar.
Membership cards may be bought
from Charles Crandall, treasurer OF
the Association.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
BARCHET AND MOVES
STARS OF CONTEST
No ALIBIS FROM ROPER;
TIGERS OUTPLAYED

PRINCETON, n. j.. Oct. IL
On his return TO Princeton. Bill
Roper. Tiger coach. issued the
following statement i'm which he
offered no alibis for the stinging
defeat by the Navy
The Navy team clearly out
played Princeton and deserved
the victory. But don't think that
we are down and out or dis
couraged We have Il fighting
team and we will recover from
this setback.
Chicago is TO be met next
Saturday and they have good
team. team which is going TO
put up a hard game. Injuries
must heal and although | am not
sure about Lourie and Garrity, !
hope they will be ready. Their
presence in the backiield not only
contributes a tremendous amount
to our attack but adds To the
morale as we'll.
THE consolation is that we
learned a lot about what some of
our substitutes can do. A battle
like that of Saturday showed us
much to he corrected. We are
going to put in hard week 8
work in preparation for Chic
ago"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
1--WE GOT LICKED. THAT'S
ALL" SAID ROPER
AFTER GAME

Coach Bill Roper. of Prince
ton. few minutes after his team
had met defeat Saturday. in re-
sponse to a question regarding
his opinion of the game. gave this
reply:
we got licked. and that's
about all there is TO it,"
rs that all you think about
it?" was the next question, and
the answer was:
There's not much more 10
think, is there
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
"Ned" Duyall Saw Game

Conspicuous among the throng was
our own Ned" Duvall. now cap
tain in the United States Army. Few
are the Annapolitans who will not re-
call Ned" in his student days. and
kis brilliant performances as a
wearer- of an Orange and Black uni
form. Ned" played quarterback on
the eleven for several seasons and his
splendid work as pilot. as well as
individual playing, pulled the Cadets
through to victory after victory.
Ned" has always been one of the
most enthusiastic OF college alumni.
He was here. there. and everywhere
about st, Johns gridiron on Saturday
He had been spending several days
visiting friends in the city, but in
view of his interest in the game he
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
FIGHTING SPIRIT OF
ST. JOHNS RAMPANT
Ned" Duvall, Hero Of Many
Battles Conspicuous In Crowd
At Saturdays Game
BEAT HOPKINS"-SLOGAN

The story OF the football game be-
tween the st. Johns College Cadets
and the University of Maryland on
Saturday. which was won by the local
collegians after bitter fight, Z to 3
was told in the Evening Capital OF
Saturday
One of the outstanding features in
connection with the battle. however
Johns spirit and enthusiasm among
the hundreds of alumni present. many
OF them. now i'm various walks of life,
but who in their student days figured
prominently in hard-fought gridiron
games on the college field
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
ANNUAL MEETING OF
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

The annual meeting of the Emer-
ing in the sun parlor of the hospital.
This meeting is open to the public and
all who are interested in the welfare
of the hospital are urged to be pres
ent The reports of the president of
the board. the superintendent of the
hospital, the treasurer and the chief
of staff will be read tonight.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-17
rSO URGES PROBE OF
PRIMARY ELECTION

-.s October term of the Circuit
-, for Auue Arundel county con-
.-st tHI- morning with Judge Robert
.a tne bench There is an un-
.ry large list OF cases To he dis
.sf alat tuis term. there being 1875
on b. trial docket alone with
8er of removed cases and civil
A However The call of the
n llter b the day disclosed that.
M .lfrd down. there will be no
aau thc usual number of cases
f'y rs De- tried. and none of these
n special Importance.
lhe charge To The Grand Jury
delivering jhc charge to the
and Jury of which Hammond Carr
st First district is foreman, Judge
Laid particular stress upon the
a.aucd violations of the liquor law
his county and in the City of An
|nH, The Judge emphasized again
recent ruling by the Court of APP
Il. that the State and county Off
can handle liquor violations un-
Me State law for selling without
sense
. Scores City And County Police
|Nnoler feature OF the Judges
lHe 10 the Grand Jury was his
nag criticism of the city and county
ct who he said, were plainly
'ENkng or neglecting their duty
Mny respects lie said that re-
rs are rampant OF crap games right
r M annapolis as well as else
larc n the county. and that in the
|nendouS crowd here Saturday.
.t was open and flagrant violation
ae liquor laws: all of which call
particular activity on the part of
law cnforcerS and that. apparent
tCOntnued on Page ~