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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
FIND BODY OF MAN
IN BODKIN CREEK

The body of an unidentified white
man was washed ashore yesterday on
the farm OF George ]. Cook at the
mouth OF Bodkin Creek. this county
1t was discovered by a berry picker
DR.. James S. Billingslea and Justice
j. III. Muhly. of Glenburnie. made an
investigation and ordered the body
buried on Mr. Cooks farm
A transfer of the Madison avenue
line of the United Railways. Baltimore,
dated June and punched at Ais p,
M. was found in the mans pocket.
He also had key made by Philip Kov-
sky. 1907 Locust street Philadelphia
and lead pencil marked Chalfonte-
Haddon. Hall. Atlantic City. He had
dark brown hair, wore a dark suit
with red and blue stripes, brown hose
high lace shoes. celluloid collar and
dark tie. He weighed $50 pounds. had
smooth face and was between 30 and
40 years old. An empty pocketbook
was found in his pocket and $6 in
notes and some change in another
pocket His personal effects are at
the office OF DIR. Billingslea
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
TO SPEED UP PLANS
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
GIBSON'S ISLAND TRACT

Committees on organization and
finance. appointed at a meeting of the
founders committee of the Gibson Is
land Golf and Boat Club. will formu-
late working plans for the project of
converting Gibson Island, Mag0thy
River. into great playground and
summer home These committees will
report next Thursday.
AT the meeting of the founders at
the Maryland Club. baltimore. FRED
erick Law Olmsted, landscape archi-
tect. and Charles b. Macdonald OF
New York, president Of the Links
and widely known golf authority. re-
ported that the Island offers ever
natural advantage for the construction
uf the best links in America, in adj
dition to its excellent sites for homes
A survey of the tract on which inn
provements are to be made shows that
it contains 944 acres, of which. 313
acres have been cleared, Sal acres in
woodland. Al acres are covered by
marshes and As acres by ponds. Tn.
club enterprise contemplates tota;
outlay OF sl.00o.oOO
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
mrs. KADER ASSERTS
SHE HIRED TWO MEN
TO BEAT UP HUSBAND

HUDSON, \. y, June l0-Mrs. Eva
Kaber, charged with first degree mur-
der. in connection with the Staying of
her husband Dan Kaber, wealthy pub
Usher. in Lakewood Ohio. nearly two
years ago. today confessed getting 4
midwife she had consulted. To hire two
men 10 beat up her husband in order
10 change his harsh attitude toward
her She denied that she had intend
ed that he be killed
Chief of Police Christensen. o.
Lakewood. made this statement today
TO a representative OF the Associated
Press on the train on which he is ac-
companying Mrs. kaber and her
daughter, Miss Marion McArdle. back
to Cleveland. Chief Christensen said
that Mrs. Kaber had not implicated
her daughter. A particularly careful
watch was kept on Mrs. kaber To see
that she did not again attempt suicide
this time by jumping from the train.
Her wrist. into which she had
jabbed nail file during her detention
in New York. was heavily bandaged
today
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
DEPT. STORE OFFICIALS
ATTACKED BY ROBBERS
IN PITTSBURGH TODAY

PITTSBURG PA, June l0.-Rob-
bers, this afternoon. attacked James
Neel. assistant superintendent of the
Boggs and Bull Department store,
and William Stagedwald, another en-
ployee. as they left the store for the
bank with the mornings receipts. Neel
was wounded and one of the attack
ing force was arrested. The others
escaped in an automobile.
The automobile was drawn up to the
curb in Federal Street. Just as Neel.
carrying a satchel said to contain cash
and securities tor the amount OF $780,
000 left the entrance. man sprang
from the doorway at him and the men
in the automobile opened fire. Neel
went down with wound in the abdo-
men. The man grabbed the bag and
passing il into the automobile leaped
into the machine. The driver. who
had kept his ergine going, sent the
machine forward. but not before
Charles Schultz. a policeman in plain
clothes, had seen them, and opened
fire from behind telephone pole.
The robbers returned his fire shot
Tor shot. until turn in the street cut
them of from view
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
FOR UNIFORM PRICE
ON SALE OF GASOLINE

Reaching an agreement. for a uni
form price of gasoline al the several
garages or other dispensaries OF the
city marked the chief item OF busi-
ness nature in connection with the
Cinner OF the Automobile Dealers
Association of Annapolis. held at the
Hotel Maryland last night. The din
ner was the last OF the kind until next
fall. and was marked by large at
tendance
The sentiment OF the Association is
that whenever there snould be any re-
duction whatever in the price OF gas
per gallon. whether il be cent or
two cents, or more, all members OF
the Association shall sell at the same
figure. instead of one charging say 30
cents per gallon. and another 81 cents
or some other price.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
MIDDLE OARSMEN TO
"CHUM" WITH CREW OF
CALIFORNIA VARSITY

The Navy Athletic Association.
through Commander Douglasd. How
ard. secretary-treasurer. has accept
ed the offer OF the California varsity
crew TO share their quarters for train
ing purposes OF the Poughkeepsie re-
gatta on June %. The offer OF the
Californians was made through
Charles II. Mapes. chairman OF the
intercollegiate Rowing Associations
board OF stewards. who have the re-
gatta in charge
The middle oarsmen continued their
hard work this afternoon. rowing in
an old shell. as their two best cedar
craft were sent yesterday 10 the Huk
son on submarine chasers. Long runs
have been part OF the training OF the
sailor lads here. The crew and sub
stitutes. making up party of IA. will
leave Annapolis early Saturday morn
ing via the Washington. Baltimore &
Annapolis Electric line and Pennsyl-
vania railroad to New York. and from
there they will travel up the Hudson
over the New York Central
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
BUILDING ADDITION
TO STORE PROPERTY

George J. Davis. stationer. news
dealer and merchant. is making an ex-
tensive improvement to his property
on Maryland avenue. adjoining his
present store. The new premises. 76
Maryland avenue. is being thoroughly
renovated and the storeroom enlarg-
ed. Ii will have a width OF about six
teen feet and will extend in length
TO a distance OF about 20 feet. A cell
and there will be an apartment above
the storeroom. The Improvement will
not only he most serviceable to Mr..
Davis business, but will add greatly
TO the good appearance of the avenue.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
STRANGE NEGRO SEEN
IN ABERDEEN WOODS

BALTIMORE. MD, juno l0.-A ne
gro, said TO answer the description
of the man who brutally beat and as
saulted Mrs. Lille Singleton. %. al
her home near Aberdeen. Md. yester-
day. was seen in the woods at Havre
de Grace and the search has been
transferred to that place
Sheriff Acton, heading posse com
posed of young men and members of
the State Guard, set out at once for
the spot The posse was augmented
by soldiers and civilians from the
proving grounds at Aberdeen.
Mrs Singleton was attacked yester-
day on the porch of her home. She
was alone at the time with her four
small children.
A negro giving the name of Walter
McGee. OF Ninety-six. South Carolina,
was arrested here today in connec-
ton with the assault upon Mrs. Sin
gleton. He also is said 10 answer
the description of Mrs Singleton's as
sailant
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
ST. JOHNS CADETS
TO PLATTSBURG CAMP


The reserve officers training camp
to be opened at Plattsburg. ~ Y.
where the unit OF the Reserve Off
GERS Training Corps of St Johns Col
lege Cadets will go into training this
summer. will be the largest of the
several army camps to be opened In
addition to the st. Johns Cadets, the
units of Johns Hopkins University
University of Virginia. and Western
Maryland College will go into train
ing at Plattsburg. The local Cadets
will leave for the camp on June Is,
the day following commencement cere-
monies at the College There will
be two of such reserve training camps
in Maryland, at Holabird. and the Alb
erdeen Proving Grounds
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
CITY SCHOOL ATHLETES
IN STATE OLYMPIAD

Annapolis and Anne Arundel county
sent a good representation of boy and
girl athletes TO Baltimore today to par
ticipate in the seventh annual field
and track meet of public school chill
dren of the several counties of the
State. The majority of the local dele
CATION entered in the meet are chill
dren of the city high and grammar
school. The meet is being held on
Homewood Field. the grounds OF
Johns Hopkins University. under the
auspices of the Public Athletic League
of Maryland
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
VAGADONDS TO PLAY
ON LOCAL DIAMOND


With the spring athletic seasons at
the Naval Academy and St Johns Col
lege now being over. amateur base
hall teams OF the city and vicinity
will stage number OF contests on
local diamonds that will help fill in
the gap of the summer months.
Tomorrow afternoon the baseball
fans will be given the first opportu-
nifty of seeing the nine of the Vagabond
Club in action on city diamond this
season. The "vags" are booked 10
meet the strong team OF The Globe
Shipbuilding and Drydock Club. oi
Curtis Bay. Baltimore. The game will
be played on the diamond of ST. John 5
College. beginning al o'clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10

The Independent firemen won the
second prize. $3.50 for having the best
appearing uniform company in line.
with hand The Independent band also
got a prize of SIS. The second prize,
$50. for the company making the best
appearance in line. was won by the
Water Witch Hook and Ladder fire.
men. while third prize, $50, for the
test and most apparatus in the paI-
ade. was won by the Rescue Hose
Compaus 1t vii. be noted therefore.
that all three fire companies of the
city. got some of the prize money.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
IDRY'S VERDICT
IN ALLEGED BANK
ROBBERY SCORED
-, IInfavorable Comment In
t,oal Circles Over Acquittal
OF Harry Daniels And -Four
o,ber Men Accused Of Holdup
In Baltimore
eouE TESTIMONY AS
TO IDENTIFICATION

Considerable criticism has been
IA I'm Baltimore and elsewhere or
n. ,er5,ci ~ acquittal rendered in
case of tive men. charged with
.4ioe no officials OF the City Savings
s.,t n hat city. and robbing the
..aa,lon OF cash and liberty bonds.
mefng 10 more than $1,000. Rare
N. o. what happened in the jury
.am were whispered about i'm legal
fes
rte ease was tried in the Criminal
..r and was record one for that
..mall because OF the amount of time
sonsumed. Nearly three days were
.sso up IN the selection OF a jury.
ssoss the i've accused men. through
. ~, attorneys. had the benefit OF 100
aeages in the face OF 10 allowed
4, he state. or prosecution. Two
uss had passed before argument
81 closed, and the jurors were in a
gufy room for five hours. Some
a. men had strong convictions.
nj reported To have said that he
rl stick 10 the last. The lone man
sal positive on the Identification OF
b accused men. but he finally voted
\ y lcquttal
A study of The testimony shows that
sar oi the men were identified. and
he automobile OF the fifth was rec
ognlled Some of those who took part
m ihe Identification under oath were
James P. Reese. treasurer OF the
snk. George f. Needham. assistant
tasurer. John Griffin. who was one
O., The three bank officials locked in
As vault, and William A. Lilly. who
vas passing the bank and saw the
're men run out and jump into a
machine Griffin identified four of the
alleged principals. on trial
Some Of The Testimony
Testimony in part by others was:
James p Reese, treasurer OF City
Savings Bank.
Witness As looked through the
grating on the north side of the par
hIon that separates the lobby from
ae office Of the bank-the bank build
INK that u.s. where we transact our
sasiness saw Mr.. Daniels.
q Harry Daniels?
A Yes. sir saw Mr.. Daniels grab
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
LOCAL LADS ALSO
WON THREE PRIZES

Eleeting Charles ". Tucker.
iore4nan OF the independent Fire
Company, and Roy l.. Morgan.
member OF the same company. as
president and head OF the Board
81 Trustees. respectively. OF the
State body, besides CARRYING Off
three Of the principal prize
awards. the volunteer 6remen OF
annapolis. West Annapolis and
Ea>tport. returned home today
from the annual convention OF the
Maryland Volunteer l7iremen's
Association which had been in
session at Cambridge for the last
three days. I'rostburg was chosen
for next years convention.
fuckers election as president had
been indicated. prior to the opening
OF the convention. The only other
candidate in the field was Captain
John Frank. veteran member OF the
Water Witch Hook and Ladder Com
pany, OF this city. but Mr.. Frank
withdrew his name before The time for
election last night rolled around. so
that the choice of Tucker was made
unanimous by the convention.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
WOMEN'S CLUBS TO HOLD
A CONFERENCE IN UTAH

The conference of the Federation of
Women's Clubs will be held this year
in Salt Lake City. Utah, between June
IA and Is. AS it has been found i'm
possible to send a delegate to repre-
sent Maryland this States report will
he read by the President OF the New
York Federation of Women's Clubs.
The District of Columbia Federation
will be represented by Mrs Redwood
vandergrift, of Washington.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
SIMS REPLY TO DENNY As
SERTS PART or SPEECH
WAS GARBLED

LONDON. June i0-The reply
OF Rear Admiral Sims 10 the re-
quest OF Secretary of the Navy
DENLY for an explanation of his
speech here Tuesday. expresses
the opinion OF Admiral Sims that
some part OF the speecn to which
objection has been taken had been
garbled
This was learned here today.
unofficially. but on good authori-
ty. In his answer. which is not
long. Admiral Sims declares he
said nothing in his address which
he had not said before in speeches
in the United States and in his
book.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
B. 4 q. TO CONSOLIDATE
TWO DIVISIONS or ROAD

tBy The Associated Press)
PARKERSBURG, W. VA. June 10
The Ohio River and Wheeling Divi-
.ons of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company will be consolidated
due to business depression, said an
official order issued at headquarters
here today. The official personnel Of
the Parkersburg officers will be cut
end divisional officers viii be reduced
in rank. The consolidation is effect
i've June 16
Under. the order the divisional Off
ces here will he discontinued and the
clerical forces employed by the gen.
eral superintendent. the divisional en-.
gineer and the master mechanic vii
be reduced.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10

The election OF Tucker as State
President is highly gratifying TO the
local fremen. for it is the first time
in q number of years that an Anna
polls man has held that Office. And
the firemen quite naturally jubilated
over il too. They whooped things up
in lively style in the Eastern Shore
town last night. and continued their
celebration upon their return home.
Many OF the laddies were hoarse from
last nights constant cheering.
The Annapolis firemen, as well as
the delegations from Cumberland,
Hagerstown, Homecoming, Frostburg.
and other sections, on the western
shore of the State made the return
trip across the bag on the steamer
Harrington OF the Claiborne-Annapoli
ferry line, reaching the city shortly.
after noon blast Of the shrill siren
on Porter Hall. quarters of the In
dependent company on Gloucester
street, signaIized the arrival OF the.
fire fighters, who made merry as they
passed through the city on their mos
tor engine trucks.
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICE
AT MD. AVE. M. E. CHURCH

The Maryland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church will hold its Chill
dren's Day service next Sunday, June
u. at IL a. m. There will be special
exercises and music by the children of
the Sunday School.
AT First Methodist Episcopal Church
the Baccalaureate sermon TO the grad
uating class of the High School, will
be preached on Sunday morning by
the Rev. II. Wilson Burgan.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
MRS. BERCDOL[ PAYS UP

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June To-
Mrs. Emma C. Bergdoll. mother of the
Bergdon brothers convicted army de-
serter. saved herself and her four CO.
defendants. charged with conspiracy
70 aid Grover G. and Irwin r. Berg
doll TO eyade army service. from going
to jail. by paying today $4,000 in fines
recently imposed by the United States
District Court here
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
BANDITS KILL OxE. INJTRE
ANOTHER BANK MESSENGER

DETROIT. MICH. June 1o.-Jer0me
Kastead. messenger for the bank of
Detroit was shot and killed and
Clark Thompson. another messenger.
severely wounded by three men who
held them up today. The bandits es-
capped with bag understood to have
contained cancelled checks.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
Yacht Here On Trial Trip

The yacht "Enchantress Third. "
came in here yesterday on trial trip
and left this morning. This is the
largest yacht that has been in the
harbor this season.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
PRO-" !" COMMISSIONER

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. June To-
Formal announcement of the appoint
ment of Roy Heenes. Hillsboro. Ohio
editor. as national prohibition com
missioner was made today at the
White House.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
Rummage Sale Tonight

The rummage sale will be held at
s p. m. this evening, in the Parish
House OF ST. Anne's Church. This
will be the only. night of the sale. so
dor't miss it, Miss Adele Randall has
conducted these highly successful
sales for several years and is in
charge OF this one.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
Hospital Auxiliary To Meet

A meeting pf the Hospital Auxiliary
has been called for Monday, June Is.
at p. m. in the Woman's Club rooms.
This meeting viii lie very important
one and all women OF Annapolis ana
the county are invited to attend it,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
Assigned. To Battleship

Lieut.. Commander Ralph S. Went
worth. who has been on duty al the
Naval Academy in the Department of
Engineering and Physics, has been as
signed to duty on the battleshiD
Florida.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
1t. brown. KILLED
IN FALL Of PLANE.
WELL KNOWN HERE
Marine Corps Aviator Only Re-
Gently Piloted One OF Five
Craft That Carried Party Of
Naval Officers On Duty Here,
To Quantico
HAD NOTABLE CAREER
AS AN ATHLETE

Much regret was expressed by naval
officers on duty at the Naval Academy
over the fatal accident near Washing
ton, yesterday. when Lieut.. w. C.
Brown. of the Marine Corps. fell TO
his death in the Potomac River. after
his airplane became disabled in a fog.
Lieut. Brown was a pilot of the ma
chine which, with a squadron of four
others, few days ago. carried a party
of officers from the local naval station
to Washington. Capt Ernest j. King.
head of the postgraduate school, was
a passenger with Lieut.. Brown on
that trip
Sergeant Bugbee was with Lieut..
Brown when yesterdays accident oc-
Cured. He was seriously injured Ac-
cording to Bugbee's version OF the
tragedy. the plane was flying at an
altitude OF 500 feet, enveloped in a
thin fog at S:S2 a. IN. The fog clouds
became more dense. and Brown at
tempted TO guide the plane out OF the
haze by turning TO the right The
machine stalled and went into tai
spin. falling into shallow water. where
it stuck in the mud
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10

on SEVERN.
IDEAL HOME SITES
"a 'ae water. ON the Annapolis Boule-
A@ Also sea the Annapolis Short Line.
tAfh".d Statiunl 10 minutes fide.
Monthly Ticket. $3.60.
HEST SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Fi'Tl RESCUE, COOL. SANITARY.
.NFnkloE ADVANTAGES FOR SWIM
MlNG. BATHING CANOEING,
AVtOklNG. FISHING, CRAB
hlNG AND TENNIS.
SENT for Booklet
THE PINES COMPANY,
-''s, Savings Bank building. Room 50.
Charles AMI Lexington Streets.
49,, baitimare.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
CHARLIE TUCKER
ELECTED HEAD Of
STATE F|REMEN

Well Known Member OF Inde-
pendent Company. This City,
Unanimously Chosen BY Vol
unteers In Convention And His
Comrades Jubilant
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
REPORTS READ At
MONTHLY MEETING
HOSPITAL BOARD
Order Of Elks Given Rising Vote
Of Thanks BY Board Of Man
ayers For Recent Generous
Contribution Raised BY Musi-
cal Extravaganza "Singbad"
CHAIRMAN HOSPITAL
AUXILIARY RESIGNS

More than the usual amount of bust.
ness was transacted at the regular
monthly meeting OF the Hospital
Board held yesterday in the sun par.
lor
The Board gave a rising vote OF
thanks TO the Elks for their recent
contribution OF $3.50 to the Hospital
Funds which was raised at the benefit
performances of "Sinbad. the Sailor
Mrs. Dudley n. Carpenters resigna-
tion as chairman OF the Hospital Aux
iliary was read and was accepted with
regret and expressions OF apprecia-
ton.
The Hospital Superintendent. Miss
Wohlgemuth, submitted the following
report of the Hospital work for the
month OF May:
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
Was Noted Athlete

Lieut.. Brown was one of the great
est athletes in the marine corps. He
played football at the University OF
Wisconsin and at Washington State
University before entering the corps
in 1917. He was quarterback of the
Mare Island team which captured the
championship OF the West that year.
and last season. as member of the
Quantic0 team. was responsible for a
tie game against Great Lakes Training
Station at Homewood last fall He
played second base on the Quantico
nine.
The crash yesterday was not far
from the scene OF the fatal accident
May 20. when giant Curtiss machine
plunged TO earth. killing seven pas
sengers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-10
WANTED!

A SALESMAN. Have
!ou selling ability? Here is
~ opportunity to cash in.
NS8' Estate experience not
=, necessary. Write L. G.
turner, The Pines on
VEN Arnold Station, A.
a Co, Nd. tf
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.,sOeIATED PRESS

a n;soatches OF ! a I {
..rs are published in
DC. 1s.' Evening Capital.
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