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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
SCHOOL CHILDREN
HAVING BIG FIELD
DAY IN ATHLETICS

Although the heavens have been
overcast by dull gray clouds through
OFT the day, foreboding ram at anv
minute. school children of the city
and county were not deferred III flock
ing to the Fairgrounds of the city nigh
and grammar school on Green street
today for the annual field and rack
games and other competitions. con-
ductd under the auspices of the Pub
lie Athletic Le9gua Of Maryland, OF
which DR. William BurdicN is di-
rector.
Children of the city and suburban
sections were astir early. Many os
them were accompanied by parents
with lunch baskets. and made a big
field day" of it.despite the threaten
ing conditions of weather. The chill
6ren from the rural communities
within radius of 16 miles, for there
were entries in the games from the
schools as far distant as Glcnbarnie
and Linthicum Heights, made the
jaunt to the city in automobile trucks
or buses. arriving at different Times
during the morning Many OF the Sc
too We're accompanied by their mothers
or older sisters and brothers. in acdi-
ton TO their school teachers. and al
together they had right merry time
of ii in town. The contests in num-
ber of the games were. run of in good
regularity during this forenoon. but
so numerous were the entries in the
several events it will be late this af-
ternoon before all the competitions
have been decided Based upon the
results in the early events, indications
are that the representatives of the
Annapolis High and Grammar Scho !.
will run a close race for top honors
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
EVENING CAPITAL TO
RECEIVE FUNDS FOR
q IMPROVING CIRCLE

Attention is called in the editorial
columns of this Issue of the Evening
Capital TO the starting OF the sub
scription list for the new concrete
pavement around St Anne's Circle
Already strong sentiment has de-
veloped in favor of this public inn
provement as community enterprise.
owing to the fact that the Circle is
without precedent as a thoroughfare
of travel and is one of the landmarks
of the city
The Evening Capital. in compliance
with number of requests. will carry
the subscription list from day to day
and all citizens and organizations who
desire to help realize this outstand-
ing public improvement. may take this
opportunity of doing go.
1t is generally agreed that the prof.
ect should be supported on COM
munity basis and subscriptions, no
matter low small. will indicate the
civic pride that all feel in making the
Circle in keeping with the City Beau
tiful"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
HOUSE ROBBED IN
BROAD DAYLIGHT

The house of Margaret Thomas, a
thoroughly respectable and hard
working colored woman. was broken
into yesterday and ransacked while
she was at work. she lives in the
cottage on the hillock beyond Millers'
Pond, at the head of Clay street ex-
tended and had locked her house be-
fore starting out for her days work.
When she returned at night she
found that the door had been broken
in. the shutters opened. and the in
truders had gone through the house at
their leisure. taking a watch and
chain.
This is the same woman who re-
Gently had a pocket-book snatched
from her arm as she was walking
along Northwest street. the pocket
hook containing over 50 which she
had been paid for laundry work
She reported the robbery to. the
police but never recovered anything.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
WOMEN IN FAVOR OF
DIVORCE LAW CHANGES
They Would Prevent Remarriage
Of Parties Within A Year
After Decree
FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP

Important changes in marriage and
divorce laws were urged yesterday at
/ the State convention OF the League of
Women Voters in session in Balti-
more. A committee report recon-
mending a change in the Divorce law
10 prevent the parties TO a divorce re-
marrying fer at least one year after
the decree IS given was accepted un-
animously by the convention. The
same report included a recommends
ton that the State require health GER
tificates before the issuance OF mar
riage licenses.
The recommen lation that women be
appointed to governing boards of all
charitable and penal institutions and
that women physicians be appointed
to all local and State health boards
was another advanced step for Mary
land women that was accepted un-
animously by the State delegates.
Governor Richie. Mrs. Maud Wood
Park. national president of the League
OF Women Voters, and Representa-
tives j. Charles Linthicum and John
Philip Hill were the speakers at a din
ner for the delegates last night at the
Hotel Emerson.
Governor Richie outlined his plan
for Improvement of the schools and
colleges OF the State and spoke also OF
the study being made of prison condi-
tions and of his plan for reorganiza-
tion of the State boards and depart
nj ents. Representative Linthicum
urged the women to take part in an
organized movement for dsarma-
ment.
The convention will adjourn today
following the election of officers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
CABINET DISCUSSES
GERMAN PROPOSALS,
j. s. NOTE HELD UP
Ry The Associated pres.o

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Apr 90 4
President Harding and his Cabinet are
understood to have discussed the Ger
man reparation question again today
Secretary Hughes laying tefore them
the views of the principal Allied coun-
tries on the German note.
Meantime. the American reply to the
German note is being held up.
While the cabinet was considering
the question it became known that
Great Britain and Italy had not def
nitely rejected the German offer as
unacceptable as basis for negotia-
ton. 1t was understood. however
that the French and Belgian views as
transmitted to Secretary Hughes were
that the offers were unacceptable.
According to information from
usually well informed quarters. Secre-
tary Hughes said. there was still some
hope of an agreement being reached
with Germany regarding reparation.
1t is said that even if final decis-
ion is not reached before the French
occupy additional territory, the ex-
changes can continue after that time
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
TO OPEN BIDS FOR
WEST ST. REPAIRS

Bids for the proposed repairs to the
driveway of West street; the contract
for hauling garbage from the city for
the year: and for curling and gut
tering section of Southgate avenue,
Murray HILL will he presented TO the
members of the City Council at spe-
cial meeting of that body which has
been called for tonight.
Bids for the contracts in each in
stance. were received up until noon
today. by City Commissioner William
Fl Vansant. and have been laid be-
fore the Street Committee of the
Council. of which alderman Elmer E.
Parkinson. is chairman. Whether the
Street Committee viii consider the
bids prior TO the meeting of the Coun-
Gil, or that they will be opened in
open session of the municipal body
is not known. At any rate. the coun-
Gil has promised immediate action as
to the repairing of West street, tha
necessity OF which is imperative
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
Drawing Postponed

The drawing that was TO have been
held by Chesapeake Tribe No. 50. I'M
proved Order Red Men. on Thursday,
evening. April 2S. for twenty-dollar
gold piece. has been postponed until
Thursday evening. May 5th. due to all
the stubs of tickets sold not being re-
turned 10 the committee. In order to
be fair to all persons having bought
tickets so as 10 use them when the
drawing is held. this postponement
has been deemed expedient Watch the
Evening Capital OF May 9Th for the
announcement of the lucky person
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
RECEPTION TO FIRST
NJ. {. Church PASTOR
Congregation And Outsj d c
Friends Of DIR. And Mrs. Bur-
gan Welcome Their Return
ENTERTAIN WITH MUSIC

A large crowd. composed of mem
bers OF the congregation and other
friends of the church. filed the par
lors of the First NJ. F. Church to over
flowing last night at the reception
given to Doctor and Mrs Burgan
The rooms were beautifully decor
ated with quantities OF spring flowers
and dog-wood and presented a gala
appearance The reception commit
tee was composed of Major and Mrs
Hugh r. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Arm
strong. and Professor and Mrs. Wal
ter +. Shenton,-
Addresses OF welcome We're made by
Professor c. c. Bramble, Professor
w j. King. Mrs. T. j. Linthicum and
Mrs. j. S. Strahorn. representing diff
ferent church organizations; 10 whicl.
10th Doctor and Mrs. Burgan re-
sponded. Flowers and other gifts
were presented 10 Mrs. Burgan dur
ing the course OF the evening. and re-
freshments were served
An elaborate program had been ar
ranged for the entertainment OF the
guests. the most important numbers
hcing the delightful readings given by
Mrs. Levi Wilson and Miss Mary
Burch. OF the Y W. c. A., Mrs. T. H.
Winters two songs and w r. Sima' S
violin solos.
Mrs. Winters. whom it is always a
pleasure to hear. sang Liza Lehmann's s
Thoughts Have Wings" with feeling
and charm and gave for an encore
The Swallow by Cowen. Her audi
ence was equally delighted with both
numbers. Mr.. Sima gave four num-
bers-"The Meditation" from That's
which he played so beautifully at the
Scales musicals; Kreisler's "Schon
Rosmarin." THE Romance" of Ruben
stein. and popular concert song or
Frank Grey's. The violinist played in
his usual exquisite manner and con
triDuted greatly to the pleasure of til,
evening. He was very we'll accom-
panied at the piano by Professor c. II
Rawlins.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
REGRET DEPARTURE
OF THE WAINWRIGHTS

Commander and Mrs Il h a r c
Wainwright and family have moved
from the Porter house in Cumberland
Court. which they have been occupy
ing. and will he at the Peggy Stewar'
Inn for the next two weeks, when Mrs
Wainwright and the children will &,
to New Windsor. Md. for the summer
Commander Wainwright will remain
o finish out the academic term at tn
Naval Academy
The news OF the Wainwrights leav
ing here was learned with deep regret
They nave been stationed ere go long
and have identified themselves 81
closely with the life of the communit.
that they are looked upon as regular
Annapolitans. Mrs. Wainwright ha.
been a prominent worker in numerous
public causes. ard as treasurer OF the
Woman's Club did much TO put that
organization on firm financial basis
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
PENN'S. VARSITY CREW
LOOKS FOR VICTORY

Sporting events afloat and ashore
will feature the Weekend program at
he Naval Academy tomorrow. so thar
participants ard spectators alike will
De constantly on the go II they want
get glimpse OF all that wilr be
;oing on Rowing races baseball and
lacrosse games, and rife competi-
ion make up the card for the day
Interest perhaps will be divided
between the aquatic events between
hree crews OF the midshipmen ard
ne University G Pennsylvania. and
he annual baseball argument between
he midshipmen and Georgetown. old
ivals on the diamond The rowing
ontests will be between Varsity ana
econd Varsity and Freshmen eights
/ the two institutions and all will be
owed over the Henley distance
curse of mile and fve-sixteenths.
The Quaker oarsmen all are in good
rim, according To Coach Joe"
Wright. The Varsity crew is said 10
,e particularly strong. and il is re-
ported that they expect 10 clip the
wings of the crack first eight OF the
iavy. six oarsmen oil which are mem
,ers of the worlds championship crew
n the Olympic regatta at Antwerp
asst summer
The lacrosse game is scheduled with
he twelve OF Swarthmore College and
he rifle match will be with the marks
nen of the Washington High School
'adet Corps. This latter event will
consume goodly portion Of the day.
he shooting will begin at IL o'clock
the morning. The baseball game
md lacrosse confess are booked for
80 o'clock and the rowing races al
z. Weather conditions will have much
do with running OFF the aquatic
vents
With this array OF contests at the
Naval Academy. and dual meets in
iaseball and tennis TO take place
Saint Johns College, great
rowd of lovers OF athletic will
e attracted 10 Annapolis. For the.
iavy-Georgetown baseball game alone
everal hundred Washington fans are
expected. for there is always a large
ontingcnt of undergraduates and
'ther friends who follow athletic
cams of the Hilltoppers when they
re competing not far from base Es-
ecially is this true i'm Navy competi-
ions as there is. intense rivalry be-
ween the institutions.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
WILLIAMS REELECTED HEAD OF
A. y. PUBLISHERS ASSO.

NEW YORK. Apr 29.-T. r. Will
liams. of the Pittsburgh Press. was re-
elected president of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association at
its annual convention here today.
The convention adopted a resolution
urging Federal auditing of semi-an-
nual statements of newspaper circula-
ton whenever a doubt OF their accur-
racy exists.
Another resolution urged the mem
hers to aid. as far as local condi-
tons permit. in movement to prevent
acceptance of national advertising as
local business at local rates.
The newspapers were requested in
another adopted resolution not TO rec
ognize advertising agents unrecogniz-
ed by the association except in local
cases.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
cOLORED MAN AROUSED
BY HORSE TRESPASSING

Thomas Colbert. cOlored, OWNS a
piece OF land near st. Margaret's. Col
bert alleges that the horse OF one AS
bury Harris, colored is constantly
making depredations upon his crops,
md came into Justice Welch's office
few days since and demanded that
he justice issue him warrant for
the arrest OF the horse. The justice
advised him to bring an action against
the owner of the animal, but Colbert
was slow 10 accept advice. because he
wanted the horse 10 stop tresspassing
on him. Action was finally taken,
charging Harris with committing tres
pass. At the time appointed for the
hearing Colbert failed to appear
against Harris and Harris was dis
missed from the charge.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
MAKE EVERY EFFORT
TO AVERT PROPOSED
STRIKE OF PRINTERS

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Apr 20.
Secretary Davis continued con-
ferences today looking toward a
settlement of disputes between
printing trade unions and cm-
plcyers regarding wages and
hours
Employers from the East Mid
die West and South were called
for the first time to meet with The
Labor Secretary. Members of the
Typographical. Stereotypers' and
Bookbinders' Trade Unions were
seen separa. ely.
Both sides are very determined
in their stand and due to the sery
nature OF the demands Of the dif-
ferent printing local establish
ments.s the Secretary expects to
encounter much difficulty in con-
sclidating the unions in national
agreement to replace the local
agreements which expire Nay j.
Demands for a forty-sa ur-h0ur
week made by printers in several
sections CT the country consti-
tute the main difficulty, il was
said.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
|IAR MEETING
FTHERS' CIRCLE
| HELD YESTERDAY
irving. President Teachers
iation OF County, Makes
,,ss On Subject Of Increas-
.rounty School Tax Rate
| Meeting, Friday May q
,F OPPOSED TO
NIGER SCHOOL HOURS

vas an unusually large at
AZ the regular monthly meet
Mothers Circle held yester-
f. Grammar School which was
bv Prof W. II. Irving. Presi-
ihe Teachers Association OF
v
,or Irving spoke on the nee
.he school funds being aug
70 order TO increase the eff
IF the schools. The Mothers
alorsed Professor Irving's let
shed in the Evening Capital
aesday. April 81. They also
call the attention of parents
eters on the school question
\ appearing in the Wednesday
.urday issues OF the Capital.
Go.hers' Circle also went on
las unanimously opposing the
!. superintendent OF Schools
Fox recently made to lengthen
.aol hours to $3.50. as they fig
1t the amount OF extra tuition
. children would receive would
.peusate for the amount OF time
mble involved
b recent entertainment given
Mothers Circle the sum OF
Is cleared. or this amount $50
'a spent as follows: $25. soap
sds for school use: SO. school
IS $40 Senior High School TO
fray High School Commence
SIS. TO Y. w. G. A.
lext meeting OF the Circle will
the last Friday In May. IL
"a all memhres will make a
attending this meeting. which
AIMED To make OF social ma
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29

The trial excited wide interest es-
pecially amongsthe colored population
of the ives: end. and also from gen.
eral standpoint. beca 'sc of the unpre-
cedented number Of witnesses 10th for
the State and the defcrse side Thera
were 1872 witnesses summoned in con-
nection with the case. Not all of these
were called, however, both sides rest
'ng their case: with those who could
furnish the strongest evidence There
was much speculation as TO what the
verdict of the jury would he. The State
presented strong case OF disorder
that had heen complained of; while
on the other hand, the defense offered
much evidence TO show that Legum
ad taken every measure 10 operate
his place in quiet manner, and that
in many instances disturbances and
noises that had brought about com
piaint had ofttimes been confined 10
other sections of the neigSborh0od
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
ORDERED TO TEMPORARY
DUTY IN PORTO RICO

Lieut.-Col Grosyenor l.. Townsend,
L. s. A. COmmandant of Cadets and
Instructor i'll Military Science at st.
John College. has been ordered to
temporary duty at the Reserve Of
Ficers' Training Corps in Porto Rico
and will leave here some time soon TO
take up his new duty. He will return
to ST. Johns in the autumn. his place
in the meantime being filled by the As
sistant commandant. Captain O'Keefe.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
ST. JOHNS TO PLAY
WESTERN MD. NINE

With the nine OF Western Maryland
College as the opposing force. the
'aseball team OF ST. Johns College will
)e seen in action on the local dia-
nond again tomorrow. The game will
e played in the morning, beginning
lbout 1890. o'clock. This will be the
second contest OF the season between
he two teams. The first clash was
staged at Westminster on April 3, and
he Up-Staters emerged victorious; so
he local Collegians are fairly on edge
With hope of redeeming themselves for
that loss.
The tennis team of the local col
egians also meet the racqueters OF
Western Maryland here tomorrow.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
NATIONAL OBSERVANCE
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Period In May To Be Set Apart
BY Proclamation OF
Governor
SAFEGUARDING FORESTS

The National Board of Fire Under
OF their magazine. Safe GUARDING
America Against Fire as a specia
forest fire number. and quarter O.
a million copies have been printed. I,
be distributed throughout the forestet
sections OF our country as the initia
step in a nationwide movement I,
educate people concerning the drah
| on our forest resources caused b.
careless forest fires This will be fol
lowed up by National Forest Fire
Prevention Week. To be observed il
May. under proclamation from the
Governor.
About 900 copies of the pamphle
will de distributed through Maryland
by our Forest Wardens.
The following concerning Maryland
appears in the pamphlet:
There are many strong links in thI
chain OF protection thai the Marylant
Board of Forestry has sought to built
up around the States 2.000.00 acre
of forests.
THE Forest Wardens are splen
did ink-public-spirited men whe
give their time. frequently at ,he sac
rifice of urgent farm needs. To figh
forest fires. often in the face of publi'
indifference or even active antagonism
Then there is the preventive fore,
-watchmen. on day-long duty I
catch the first puff of smoke; patrol
men. riding on horseback or in a ca
through the forests. watching. eau
tioning. warning. trying to get TO tn
fires while they are still small enough
for one man 70 control.
And publicity by lectures. b.
newspaper articles. by posters spreaC
abroad over the State the gospel o
forest fire protection is brought TO tn,
public.
But we haven't got ii across tam
here is the weak link. For thes,
records show year after year tn
same story-over 40 per cent. OF al
known fires caused by wilfulness
ignorance. and carelessness OF tn
people of the State. For the last fiv
years the average has been II pc
cent of known fires wilfully set in I'll,
| forests. for some temporary improve
ment to the huckleberry crop.
avenge a fancied wrong from neigh
Dor or from sheer cussedness
For the same period % per cen
of our fires have been due TO tn
hunters. the fishermen. the campers
who go to the forests for recreatio,
and while there thus hasten the deple
tion of the natural resource they
heartily enjoy. by leaving an unex
tinguished camp fire here. or throw
| ing a cigarette butt there
We cannot make our chain stron.
in every link unless you. for WHOM
these hard facts are set down. righ
now and here resolve with all tn
solemnity of Boy Scout taking hi.
first pledges. that you. for one, viii
never be responsible for a forest fire
and that you will to the best OF you
ability, prevent others also from caus
! ing one.
-. A. COPE,
| Asst State Forester"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
ST. JOHNS PLAYERS
RETURN IN TRIUMPH
"Officer 666" And "Frollicking
Johnnies" Score Big Hit On
E. S. And In Baltimore
GRAND TOUR success S

Wreathed with bay and bowed down
by the weight Of the laurels they had
accumulated, the st. Johannes cane
home todav from their recent tri-
umphant tour of the provinces.
They started with a big success on
Tuesday night at Pocomoke City. on
Wednesday they played to double the
crowd at Salisbury. and by the time
they had reached Easton tncir fine
had preceded them and they had to
turn away more than 100 people from
the doors.
AT the first two places the dramatic
(Continued on Page B.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
Meeting Called Off

The special meeting of the Pales-
tine Commander No. Z. which was &c
have been held Saturday evening
tomorrow. has been called off by
order of Eugene P. Griffin. Eminent
Commander
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
Tennessee Bank Robbers Caught
tBy The Associated rcss.1

NASHVILLE, TENN. Apr 90
Robbers who secured $4,000 in cash
and securities in bank robbery at
Auburn, Ky. Tuesday were captured
rear Brouder. Ky. today according 10
information received here by wire.
Securities to the value of 100000
were recovered.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
LEGUM GUILTY, IS
VERDICT OF JURY
IN COURT TODAY

A jury In the ammo Arundel
county Circuit Court, after DELHI
Grating for about 20 minutes. this
afternoon, returned "a verdict Of
guilty, with a recommendation eli
mercy, in the ease of Morris Le-
gum. tried ON an indictment for
conducting IA disorderly honse on
Washington street. Annapolis.
Court has not passed sentence.
The Oifense is punishable by a
fine up 10 $500, and u Jail sentence
too, Is optional with the Court.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
Proceeds Of Flower Sale

The sum OF s27.50 was realized by
Mrs. Walton Hopkins from the sale OF
flowers she conducted. and has been
turned over TO Mrs. Edgar Basil,
treasurer of the hospital board, for
linen for the Emergency Hospital. i
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-04-29
Notice Odd Fellows!

All members of Metropolis Lodge
No. Il. l. o. o. F.. and other Odd Eel
lows in this vicinity are requested to
meet in Odd Fellows Hall. West
street. at : o'clock p. m. on SUNDAY
MAY l. 1921. to attend divine service
at the Presbyterian Church. Service
hegins at 7:30 p. m.
By order of
S. ELMER FREEMAN. y. G.
GEORGE f. QUAD.
Secretary.