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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
ON RACE
TRACK BIG FACTOR IN
HOLDING DOWN RATE

That the Laurel Race Track will be
tremendous fEtor in holding down
the tax rate for Anne Arundel county
this year has been determined by the
Board of County Commissioners in
summing up the valuation of property
for tax assessment for the fiscal year
The rate soon will be fixed
The commissioners have found that
the Maryland State Fair. Inc, own
ers of the race track property. situ
ated in Anne Arundel near the
Prince Georges county line. has been
assessed at comparatively small
figure in the past In other words
the Commissioners have fixed a valu
alton of $902 $40, an increase over
last years assessment of $730,SS3.
The owners of the race track prop
erty have accepted the new assess
ment This increase will be a life
saver 10 the county levy in holding
down the rate. as the county expenses
this year Will be greatly increased
owing TO the amendment 10 the elec-
tion laws passed at the extraordinary
session OF the Legislature in Septem-
Der. 1920. increasing the salaries of
election and registration officials
from So to S. per day; and the num-
ber of new polling places and other
expenses, which amounted in the
neighborhood of $4,000. and as in the
county budget of 1920 estimated un-
der the old election law, the sum APP
propriated for election and other ex
penses was $4,000: therefore. the APP
preparation for primary. general cleo
ton and registration this year, under
the amended law will be around So
900. To this amount a deficit of So
900 or $1,000 brought over from last
year will have to be added.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
LOCAL WRESTLERS LEAD
PACE FOR SHOW MEN

Accepting the challenge of the ath-
letes (wrestlers) of the Dufour
Travelling Shows. now here for stay
OF two weeks, Charles Collins and
Otto Vanous, members of the Annapo
lis Athletic Club. engaged in mat
bouts with them last night with the
result that they not only stayed the
limit of time under the forfeit agree
ment. but furthermore showed great
or aggressiveness than their road
oponents. being topside most OF the
time. Both Collins and Vanous gain
ed decisions Vanous has expressed
confidence of his ability to pin either
of the show men. He is willing to
meet the visiting men under condi-
lions to be mutually agreed upon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
S|NN FE|NERS FIRE
DUBLIN CUSTOM HOUSE
uy The Associated Pre..1

DUBLIN, May 25.-The Dublin Gus
tom house was set ahre by large
number OF Sim Feiners at one-forty
o'clock this afternoon. says "a state
ment issued from Dublin castle at 3
p. m. By the time the fire brigade
attacked the flames. they had taken
such a firm hold that il was doubtful
if much of the building could be
saved. the statement adds.
The statement reads:
THE Customs House. recognized as
one of the finest public buildings in
the United Kingdom. was set afire by
large party OF Sim Feiners with
petrol at one o'clock today
"The fire brigade was prevented
from reaching the scene at once by
armed bodies of men. which were fin
ally dispersed by crown forces.
Subsequently the fire brigade, un-
der protection of crown forces. pro-
ceeded to the building and attacked
the flames. which then had firm
hold. 1t is doubtful whether any par,
of the building will be saved.
''lt was said that four policemen
were wounded. seven Sim Feiners
killed. and thirty or more wounded. "
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
EXPECT EARLY REPORT
IN M'ELMOYLE CASE

WINONA LAKE. IND. May 25.-
Members of the permanent judicial
commission OF the Presbyterian
Church. wio have been investigating
the legality of the proceedings by
which the Rev j c. McElmoyle was
ousted from a pastorate at Elkton.
Md, are expected 10 report soon TO
the general assembly in session here
Rev. McElmoyle was ousted from
his pastorate in April by elders. fol-
lowing charges that he had conduct
ed over 1000 marriages in one year
many of the ceremonies being those
of runaway couples who came over
the border from Pennsylvania and
Delaware.
The action of the elders in remov-
ing Rev McElmoyle was sustained on
an appeal 10 the Presbytery. but was
reversed when carried to a synodical
meeting. The case was never definite
~ settled. however The permanent
judicial committee, according TO some
of the members. has made no invesii-
CATION of the charges. concerning
themselves more with expelling the
pastor from his church. than with
proving the charges against him.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
HARD|NG'S SISTER SUED
FOR $4,000 LIBEL
By The A..oeIaled Pre...l

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 25.-
Mrs. Carolyn Botaw. sister OF Presi-
dent Harding. was made defendant in
a $4,000 suit for alleged libel filed to-
day in the District OF Columbia
Supreme Court by DR.. G. Il. Lee Cole
The plaintiff claims that he was
damaged in his good name and repu-
tation as result OF a letter written
by Mrs. Botaw to the court during the
trial of the domestic difficulties of the
doctor and his wife last spring.
In the letter. Mrs. Botaw. who for
merly was connected with the Wo-
mems Bureau OF the Police Depart
ment. told the court not TO overlook
the fact that DR. Cole had treated his
wife very badly indeed"
Crandall Mackey. counsel for Dr.
Cole. called the letter TO the attention
oi President Harding's secretary. The
President wrote Mr. Mackey. but the
letter was not made public
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
TO BURY JOHN D|EFEL
FROM ST. ANNE'S CHURCH

Funeral services for John Diefel.
well-known citizen OF Annapolis and
the county. who died suddenly at his
residence. Is Madison street. Monday
evening. following an attack OF acute
indigestion. will be held from 81
Anne's Protestant Episcopal Churcb
at 3 0elock tomorrow afternoon.
Friends and relatives were shocked
TO learn OF his death. He was ap-
parently in good health, when he SUI
fered the attack OF Indigestion and MS
death was almost instantaneous.
Mr.. Diefel will be greatly missed
bv all who knew him for his sunny
disposition and cheerful manner to
everyone. Little children were very
fond of him. The people have lost
a respected and useful citizen Mr..
Diefel. who was So years of age. spent
most OF his life in Annapolis He
worked for a number of years at his
trade as timer He is survived by
a widow. Mrs. Margaret Diefel; one
son. William II. Diefel, OF Baltimore:
one daughter. Mrs John Holman, OF
Friendsyille: three grandchildren; one
brother. George Diefel, and two sis
ters. Mrs Oden c. Pumphrey, Mrs.
Henry Relleker. all of Baltimore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
COMPANY B" WINS
"COLORS" ATST. JOHNS

In the annual competitive drill at
ST Johns College, held yesterday af-
ternoon, Company "B.'' commanded
by Cadet Captain T. d Turner, de-
feated Company "a" commanded by
Cadet Captain L. 5. TALL Company
"B" winning by the small margin of
3.45 per cent.
The competition determines the
Color Company for the following
year; also a sabre is presented 10 the
captain cf the winning company by
Major II. E. Jones. U. S. Army, an
alumnus of ST. Johns.
This years contest was the closest
ever held The judges found it very
difficult to decide the winner. The
companies were fortunate in laving
for judges Colonel r. Warren, L. :.
Cavalry; Captain Kenyon, U. 5.
Marines. and Captain Paul Starl!ngs.
First Division. IT, S. Army.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
FOUR MEN HELD FOR
COUNTY GRAND JURY
ON MURDER CHARGE

AT a hearing before police justice
J. Roland Brady. Aaron and Irving
Hart, q North High street: Alexander
Didik. 2215 East Pratt street. and
Myer Oberfield. 4l2 South Monroe
street. all of Baltimore charged with
the murder of Joseph Hendler, a gro
Ger. 1915 Eastern avenue. Baltimore.
were held for the action of the grand
jury.
Samuel Hart, also charged with the
murder of Hendler. and son and
brother of Aaron and Irving Hart, was
dismissed by the magistrate.
According to Headquarters Detec-
tive Dunn. who with Detectives Har-
bourne, Warthen and Carmack. all of
Baltimore, who made the arrests. Mrs
Sophia Hendler. widow of the muir
dered man. states that her husband,
shortly before he died. exclaimed. al
was shot by one of Hart's sons!" She
tainted after she gave her testimony
and was carried from the courtroom
Hendler was found shot in the
stomach early on the morning of
March 16, lying on the Annapolis
Boulevard, by Samuel Hart, driver of
a taxicab. He was taken to the Uni
versity Hospital and died the next
day
The detectives say Hendler was shot
after a whisky deal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
NAVY VARSITY CREW
GETS PERMISSION TO
ENTER POUGHKEEPS|E

All doubt as to the entrance OF
the midshipmen's Varsity eight
cared crew in the annual Pough
keepsie regatta in June was re-
moved when the authorities of the
Naval Academy announced that
permission OF the Navy Depart
ment for the oarsmen TO make
the trip had been granted.
There is much joy that the Mid
dies have been given the chance
to show themselves. for although
defeated by Princeton, the decis-
i've triumph over Syracuse last
Saturday proved a big boon and
now they want TO have an oppor-
tunity to demonstrate that they
still are the strongest crew in the
country While the regular aca-
demic term will end with the
graduation of the first class in
June, the oarsmen will remain
here to train for the big event.
Those of the crew who belong to
the senior class. announced sew
eral weeks ago. their willingness
TO sacrifice their leave. in order to
train for the Poughkeepsie
The Varsity and Freshmen
eights are this week polishing up
for the American Henley regatta
on the Schuylkill on the coming
Saturday
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
NEW PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH DESIGNS

The aims of the new National Pres
byterian Church of this city are high
and their meaning profoand. The
leaders here present the church as one
OF national membership and service.
The official prospectus of the church
states that more than two thousand
midshipmen who are attending the Ma
val Academy here, represent every
state and territory and larger insular
possession over which the American
flag floats They are a picked body
OF men. physically, mentally. and NOR
ally"
The circular declares that Ito know
them is to like them: TO be thrown
with them is TO admire them; to teach
them is TO see Americanism at a new
angle. They not only represent AM
erica of today: they hint and project
America OF tomorrow. They are alert.
clean. disciplined They are trained
not for money making but for service
and they want TO serve
But" say the local church author
tiles here. "midshipman service is not
possible in the contracted church
building that we now use or all the
churches in Annapolis that the mid
shipmen attend ours is the least com
modious.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
CHILD WELFARE FUND
NEEDS CONTRIBUTIONS

So far $1425 have been contributed
10 the Babies Milk and Ice Fund. 1t
needs more money than that-lots
more
Other years various organizations
and societies have raised money for
the babies by giving an entertainment
or lawn fete. and something of the
sort would be a great help nova
strawberry festival. the proceeds Il
be devoted To the child welfare fund
would be most acceptable at present
Contribute ms to the fund should be
sent TO Miss Sara Sutherland at the
Red Cross rooms.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
PRES. HARDING TO MAKE
TRIP TO ANNAPOLIS
By MOTOR
By The Associated rre-s1

WASHINGTON. ID. c., May %.
announcement was made today
at the White House that Presi-
dent Harding had accepted an in
vitation TO present diplcmas 10
the graduating class at the Naval
Academy ON Thursday, June ?.
The President will make the
trip to Annapolis by motor
President and Mrs. Harding
and their party returned to
Washington today. the President
ial yacht Mayflower reaching its
dock in the Navy Yard at 1920
a. m. on the return trip from
New York
The Mayfiower had rough
voyage all the way from New
York.
II was said. however, that the
President and his guests returned
in perfect leaith, although they
were unable to sleep last night
because of the tossing of the
boat.
The President had no engage
ments for the day. but planned 10
spend mosl of his time at work on
correspondence and public work
which had piled up since he left
the city on Saturday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
OF HEAL TIL OFFICIALS

The State Department of Health,
through it's secretary. Or. John 5
Fulton. has invited the members OF
the Board of County Commissioners
to conference of health officers to
be held in Baltimore on June II at
Osler Hall, 1911 Cathedral street.
Baltimore. DR.. James ]. Murphy. the
county health officer. will be desig-
mated to attend this conference as the
official representative from the coun-
ty, and some of the members of the
board also may attend. 1t is the plan
of the State Board to make this one
of the largest and most extensive con-
ferences of county and health officials
ever held
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
RUTH MEETS MINISTERS
am The Associated Press.l

ST. LOUIS. MO-, May 20 Babe
Ruth. OF the New York Americans.
was introduced TO ministers OF the
Presbyterian general assembly a.
banquet last night
The home run king. who declined a
dinner engagement in order Il keep
the engagement. was introduced to
the assembly by the Rev. p v. Hill. of
Louisville, Ky. who last week told
the assembly that everyone should
read the newspapers in order to be
familiar with such men as Ruth.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
Making Research At Land Office

Mrs. J. G. Klemmer. OF Haverford,
Pa. is here making researches for data
relating to her family Among the
late visitors was also Mrs. W H..
Parrish OF Pittsburgh. Pa. Within
the last few days a large number of
Baltimore ladies who are interested in
ancient records visited the Land
Office and examined the books found
in that department The visitors were:
Mrs Aleauis Hooper. widow of the
late Mayor Hooper of Baltimore; Mrs.
A. C. Sickel. Mrs. Kate Smith and A.
c. Sickel Miss Army Hull. we'll
known genealogist of the Monumental
City. was also here this week.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
OVER HUNDRED DISPUTES
OF II. II. WAGE FILED

CHICAGO, ILL, May 25.-More
than 100 new wage disputes, submit
ted b. railroads all over the country.
have been filed with the railroad
labor board within the last FIVE weeks
it was learned today Every submis-
sion asked reduction of wages in
every branch.
The disputes will be heard by the
board beginning June &.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
SEVEN FOR AND THREE -
AGAINST PROPOSAL

There is still a chance Of securing
funds for school building purposes.
as another effort will be made To dis
pose Of in whole. or in part. the issue
of $l50000 bonds. authorized by an
act of the Legislature.
Members OF the Board OF County
Commissioners. and the County Board
OF Education. comprising the School
Building Commission under the pro-
visions of the bond law. held a meet
ing yesterday afternoon, and after
discussing the matter thoroughly. the
majority were in favor of re-advertis-
ing for bids. and motion recon-
mending such action 10 the Board OF
Education was adopted The power OF
advertising for the sale of bonds is
delegated to The school board and not
in the Building Commission, and,
therefore. the latter could go no fur
ther on this point than TO recommend
The motion TO re-advertise was made
by Frank A. Munroe. member OF the
Education Board. II was seconded by
ST George Barber Of the County Com
missioners. When the vote was taken.
motion carried. Z TO g. Voting in the
affirmative were County Commission
ers James A. Walton. who is also
Chairman OF the Building Commission:
Barber. Green. Hardesty and Carr, and
Mr.. Munroe OF the School Board The
negative votes were those of Messrs.
Holiday and Clancy. OF the School
Board and Commissioner Disney.
The matter of apportioning the
funds for school buildings was left
| 10 the executive committee, named in
| the Act. and County superintendent
| of Education. George Fox. with in
siructions 10 report al another gen
/ eral meeting to be held on Tuesday
next at 1;30 O'Clock
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
SAMUEL WOLFANGLE !
BURIED YESTERDAY.

The funeral Of Samuel Wolfangle,
who died on Saturday evening, May
81. was held yesterday at 4 p. m.
from his late residence, 16S Green
street. The Rev. H. W. Burgan. OF
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
offieiated. and interment was in Cedar
Bluff Cemetery.
The pallbearers were August Hecht,
Murdock Matheson. Joe Buchal. Joe
Hadek. William Strohm and Fred
Schoen. James s. Taylor and Sons
had charge of the funeral arrange
ments.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
Further Drop In Crude Oil
CBy The Associated Press.)

PITTSBURGH, PA. May 25.-Fur-
ther reductions in the price OF crude
oil were announced here today The
reductions came as a surprise 20 oil
men. who expressed the opinion that
the bottom in oil prices had heen
reached
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
GARDEN
PARTY SUCCESSFUL

The garden party given on Satur-
day last for the benefit of the fund for
redecorating st. Anne's Church was
as successfully financially as it was
pleasant socially. for 1926 was raised
AT it. The committee of organization
wishes to express it's thanks to the
Kaiser Company and to George =.
Hambrueh for their generous dona-
tions TO the flower booth.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
COMMANDER HAYDEN.
COMING HERE FOR DUTY

Commander Reynolds Hayden. L. S.
Navy, Medical Corps, has been order
ed to duty at the Naval Academy.
where he was stationed some years
ago.
DR.. Hayden is at present stationed
in Santo Domingo and will be re-
lieved of his duty there by DR.. |. S. X.
Reeves. who will be detached from
here early in June.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
CORRECTION

Midshipmln Howard Kenyon. First
Glass. who won the Van Dyke prize
for the best thesis on a naval subject.
is from Oklahoma and not Maine. as
incorrectly stated in the Evening
Capital of Monday. The title of his
essay was Can the Blueiacket Follow
in the Footsteps of His Superiors
and not Cant the Bluejacket Follow
in the Footsteps Of His SUPERIOR"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
BISHOP HARK|NS DEAD

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. May 25.-The
Right Reverend Mathew Harkins.
Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese
of Providence died a. his home here
today. He was seventy-fve years of
age and had been thirty-four years in
the service OF his church
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
WOMAN Turns DOWN JOB,
SAYS HOUSEHOLD DUTY
MORE IMPORTANT

tBy TIE fNNUEF"ttu EtSbs'
CUMBERLAND. MD, May
25.-Mrs Anna NJ MeClee.
who yesterday was elected
Police and Fire Commissioner
BY the Mayor and City Coun
Gil. has declined the post, she
announced today. Mrs. Nc
Clee stated that household du-
ties prevented her acceptance
OF the position.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
VISITING MINISTER AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Rev. j. j. Cowles. OF Armenia.
y. T.. brother-in-law to Doctor Per-
sons. will conduct the prayer meet
ing at the Presbyterian Church to-
night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25

ON SEVERN
lpEAI HOME SITES
'he water. Ou the Annapolis Roule-
Also op the Annapolis Short Line.
'AFN"id Sisiionl 10 minutes ride.
Monthly Ticket. $500.
FENr SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
PICTURESQUE, cool. SANITARY.
'iaEloE ADVANTAGES FOR SWIM
AlNG, BATHING CANOEING.
MOTORING FISHING. CRAB
BlNG AND TENNIS.
Send Tor Booklet
TIRE FINES COMPANY,
4is. Savings Bank building. Room 50.
'aaf,cs ami Lexington Streets,
,,,. Baltimore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
Want Roads Improved

The Glen Burnie Improvement AS
sociation. in communication from its
president. Philip Morgan, has called
on the County Commissioners to make
certain improvements to streets ana
avenues that are closely built up. and
over which there is much traffic. and
which are taxed for road purposes. The
tCOntinued on Page ~
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
COMMISSION URGES s,
RE-ADVERT|S|NG Of
CO. SCHOOL BONDS

Recommendation Is Made To
Board Of Education At Joint
Meeting Held Yesterday - All
Or Part Of Issue Of $l50,000
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
IIRyARD CLUB OF
ANNAPOLIS AROUND
FESTIVE BOARD
-,,yersity Men, Dining At Car
.d Hall. Heard Congressman
podgers Discuss nsular
Service And Relation To Dip
lomatie Corps
PEAT EXPANSION OF
AMERICAN SHIPPING

dinner oi the Harvard Club OF
,.-,p,lls was held last night at
-,l Hall About thirty men were
...r, and Professor Sidney Gum.
president Of the club, presided
- acted as postmaster.
v.,orable John Jacob Rogers. who
,.ssca's the Fifth Massachusetts
.,ra IN the National House OF
r.,r.ssr,aayes. and is the ranking
..nbrr of the Committee on Foreign
i ,g,r. vas the guest OF honor and
M the principal address.
Mr. Rogers spoke on the consular
.,-,ice aud its relation to the diplo-
maid, corps lie mentioned the de-
,aHIy B, eliminating politics. and
rrEdag sufficient opportunities
,- niuncemcnt in rank and remun-
,a.o1 Tor those who were selected
H. ls work on the basis of fitness
|,rt he pointed out some of the
4 su burdens under which our for
IN representatives are staggering
.g AZ present. instancing the fifteen
70 increase in American shipping.
|rch makes American entries and
tHrturcs from foreign ports much
nare numerous. while the force that
las 70 deal with them is just what il
VAS before the expansion of Ameri-
csu shipping aud trade. He also cited
he condition in Europe. stating that
sixty thousand people in Warsaw
.onc had passports from their gov
,ument to come TO the United States.
1u' that the force there could not
possibly examine more than three
hundred of them a day, so that IL will
BE- nearly year before some of these
people can have their passports in
reslIgaied by the agents of the L. S.
Government
L. ). Caught Inpreparcd
Mr. Rogers also pointed out that the
MAR caught the United States unpre-
pared Tor b.. because the foreign
representatives. OF the United States
Dad not realized the intentions of the
f'ernmcat that preeipitated the
rar and he said il was no excuse
Continued ON Page 81
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
SSOCIATED PRESS

n Dispatches OF late
..ws are published in
r., Evening Capital.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-05-25
THE WEATHER:

= Partly cloudy d
warmer tonight and
Thursday.