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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-15

East Relief. Consular representa-
tives left the country. All foreigner
piled onto ships and fed. Wa
threatened TO scatter the work anC
render vain the long, patient effort,
of the Near East Relief to salvag,
a whole nations children.
But the American men and womeI
were undismayed. They refused u
leave under bombardment, will
hostile armies sweeping through the
streets where the Near East Relief's
great orphanages had been estab
lished. with all supplies cut of ant
no communication with the outsid,
world. or with that far America
homeland whose representative
these heroic men and women arc
they stuck to their posts. The las
food from America had come in
November 6, 1920.
It was not until four months lat,
that the new governments OF tn
Transcaucasian states were estab
lished on a solid basis. But famin
threatened. An appeal was made L
American philanthropy; "Critica
need for food products in Caucasus,
the cable read. mo limit to need !
Armenia. New government promisr
better facilities for relief activii
than former government" A fe
days later. a further piteous plea To-
lowed: Total orphans in Alexands
pol $4,000. Supplies in Alexandr
pol allow half-rations, April Bird
Soth. After May LIST. nothing"
But this splendid American rel.
organization had not waited Fol
was already on the way On Apr
%, Charles v Vickrey, general sec
rotary Of the Near East Rsl!ei
cabled: Expect ship first week j
May: 1000 tons rice; 1000 tor
wheat fiour; 500 tons oornmeal. cor.
-four. hominy: 80 tons sugar, go
tons beans; 5000 cases corn syruT
from New York and New Orleaa
direct TO Batum. Additional &C
tons wheat -four from Pacific Coae
June LIST"
The seven American relief worker
n charge OF the 5000 little ones T.
AirAaAGA0bpA AaAACA a last abH1aAAs
No food at any price. -Four days
more and We are finished But
when the first relief ship Que
9uen" entered the deserted harb3T c
Batum on May /, there were Just to-
bags of -four left The food ship haL
come in time. America had saw
The day-and the $4,000 little o.
phan children. who had suffered
much and lost 80 much in tAeir she's
war-clouded lives. never knew (
gaunt hunger IN The robes Of dcat
had knocked a. the door OF the q
phanage a. AleXanlropol-a tls
America had thrust the boay rs
away.
1T IS the great heart % Amer
hat made his work % salvation p
lble Mr. firErey declared
money that SCI dsAihe bread g. tht
children come from tc1 ui
homes throuEkor the tnt
II cones frcm ga q t
Eeuer ECre World
cannot Tear 81 Er NE
world aur Htfi are
hGaef a Heate -oHt
them 8. lie and h-FE-aess
~ vfekrey e making ra"7n
vice apbeal "a TIE people 81 he
unifed state = keep this great wcrk
going Contributions nay - sen 81
Cleveland II DODGE Treasurer
Ne olson Avfr1e N
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-15
LANDGROYE
Deferred from last week.

Deferred from last week.
School began Tuesday with M. H
Smith, teacher.
Prof. VIM. I. Whitney is spending
part Of his summer vacation with his
sister, Mrs. G. C. Thomson.
Mrs. Ellen Melendy and party, who
have spent the summer at Hillcrest,
have returned to New York.
The Misses Mildred and Isabel
Prouty have gone to Mooers, N. T.,
where they will attend high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. ] C. Barton, who have
been living in Charlestown, N. H., for
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-15
WV Smell would 8. Enoogh.

TIE Young woman entered the gro
CRY and approached the meat ooun-
fer.
Give me nickefS worth o.
chess. she said 70 the butcher
why. lady. you won't ~ a smell
for a nickel TIE butcher replied. CIV
inr her = Disguised glance
-.Thafs 81 want vas the III
unrshnnf answer. ~tE for s mouse
frup. New York Evening Post
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-15

the past few years, have returned TO
their home here.
Miss Florence Woodland and party
from West Acton, Mass, and Lewis
Woodland and friend from Boston,
spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Eddy Of Fitch
burg, Mass, and Willard Jaquith and
wife from Leominster, Mass, visited
friends and relatives here last week.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-15

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise,
apply DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-tle
household remedy. Two sizes, soc
and Coo at all drug stores. ADVERTISE
ment.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
COAST. GUARD OFACAtS2
TAKE "BOOzEqlBOATl4
MILES OUT OF NEW YORK
CBy The Associated PressJ

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-The schooner
Henry L. Marshall was taken in GUS
tody four miles out by the coast
guard cutter Seneca and brought here
today The schooner was flying the
British flag, but advices from the
Seneca said there were no papers on
board to show that she had been
transferred to the British register.
On the deck OF the schooner. coast
guard officers said. many kegs Of
liquor were stacked and there was an
additional supply below decks.
There also was evidence that much
of the cargo had been discharged.
The men on board were said TO have
admitted that the schooner loaded her
cargo five miles off the island OF New
Providence. in the Bahamas. and that
the cargo comprised 1.5eo cases OF
liquor of various kinds.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
STATE TAKES OVER
S600,00Q OF BONDS
FOR SINKING FUND
Action Was Not Unexpected And
Many Bankers Entered Compe-
tition Notwithstanding Some
Of Offers Were At Gratifying
Figures
BRIDGE LOAN 100000;
CONSTRUCTION S5OO,OOOI

The State OF Maryland today pur-
chased the entire bond loan of $780,
900. bids for which were opened al
noon by the Board of Public Works
in the Office OF the State Treasurer
here. This action was not unexpect-
ed, as the State pursued similar
step about a year ago when another
issue OF bonds was up for sale.
Governor Richie had made the
statement that unless bids were high
enough the State would take over the
bonds. Notwithstanding this. how
ever. banking firms of Baltimore.
New York. Philadelphia. and even
Boston. submitted bids i'll the COM
petition. The bankers realized that
the State would not sell the bonds
cheaply Some of the bids received
We're fairly satisfactory. but not suffi-
cient To meet the wishes OF the State
officials Governor Richie. as chair
man OF the Board of Public Works,
after announcing that the State would
take the bonds. said he was sorry
that no other course could be par
sued and expressed qualification over
the keen Interest that was shown by
banking interests in competing to-
shoulder the States credit Ar
The highest bid received was that
OF the Chase Securities Company and
Barr and Schneider. bidding jointly
at 94777 for 100000 and 94S29 for
$50O,0 The 100000 issue is known
as the Bridge Loan of 1920" and the
$500 900 is the CONSTRUCTION Loan OF
1920" The bonds in both instances
are OF AZ per cent interest.
The following bids were received:
...tttfs slCOntinued on Page 2.)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
FIRE IN WALL STREET
i HOLDS UP EXCHANGE
CBy The Associated Pre..1

NEW YORK. Aug. 2--The opening
of the New York Stock Exchange was
delayed three hours today due to a
fire in the North Wall Enunciator
Board on the Exchange floor.
The consolidated exchange also
closed until the big exchange re
opened trade, but the curb market
was unchecked.
The flames, believed by fire officials
TO have started from a short circuit
in electric wiress We're discoverei
knooiingfpp (a1hafE. in. the north wall
1eadipg foIhhe ,main exchange.
'ci6ud@dp sn9ke swept into tho
main -eSch9nge Firemen fought
nearly 1wd' hours TO keep the fire out
of the building. but despite their ef-
forts the big indicator board was de-
stroyed.
The fire attracted a great crowd
and traffic was stopped
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
WILLIAMS CR|T|C|zES
FED, RESERVE BANKS

WASHINGTON. d. C., Aug. =
John SHELTON Williams. former Comp
troller of the Treasury. appeared be
fore joint Congressional committee
considering agricultural loans today
10 criticize administration OF the Fed
eral Reserve Banks.
Il did not agree with the policy of
the Reserve Board in mdiscriminately
raising interest rates in 1919. nor
did agree with the policy OF prodi-
cal loans in the East 10 the disad-
vantage OF the West and South" said
Mr.. Williams Il found that the board
in 1919 was advancing directly and in
directly total sum of S1SO.00O,O0o
10 single institution in New York
City.
Mr.. Williams read statistics which
he said showed New York. Chicago.
and other city banks were getting
more reserve funds than any OF the
country reserve banks.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
BAL T|MORE MAN HELD
ON EXTORTION CHARGE

NEW YORK. Aug. Charged with
attempt to eXtort $4,000 ransom
money from William Bedell, OF Baiti-
more. Harry Spencer. clerk, was
held by the police today
Bcdell told the police he was ae-
costed by Spencer and three other
men al the Polo Grounds and induced
10 enter an automobile The quartet
took him TO an apartment. he said.
where they threatened him with per
sonai injury il he failed 10 meet their
demands for 10000
He said he finally agreed 10 wire
his parents for $4,000. When he went
with the quartet to "A telegraph office
where the money was expected, he
said. lie seized his opportunity and
pushed Spencer to the street calling
for the police. Spencer was captured
after chase. The others escaped
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
HEAVILY FINED FOR
DRIVING HIS AUTO
WHILE INTOXICATED

The hand of the law fell heavily in
the case of II. l.. Gross. a Petty Off
Ger OF the Navy. who yesterday was
arrested on a charge OF operating his
automobile while intoxicated. Ar
raigned before Police Justice J. Rol-
and Brady. he was adjudged guilty
and fine or $500 and costs was inn
posed. In default. Gross was commit
ted 10 the county jail.
Gross was apprehended early yes
terday morning and was arrested by
State Police Patrolman r. w. Glenn
ons after he had been driving wab
bly, through the streets He turned
his car into Main street and collided
with the cars OF s. o. SufIrin. Guam
tico. Va, and ]. B. Moore. Annapolis.
which were parked on the side of the
hotel Maryland Both OF these cars
were slightly damaged. but that of
Gross was damaged 10 an even greater
extent. Neither Suffrin or Moore.
were inclined 10 press charges
against Gross. but he was given
hearing upon the warrant sworn out
by Patrolman Clemons. with the re-
suit that the heavy fine referred 10
above. was invoked. Gross is at
tached 10 duty al the Naval Academy.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
AT SEAAQN7O O.
TO MEET BOD|ESOF ]yr
SHOOTING VICTIMS
(By The Associated Press.A

MATTEWAN, w. VA, Aug. .
Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers. who
yesterday were shot TO death on the
courthouse steps at Wclch. W. Va, as
they were about TO be tried for the
part they were alleged to have played
in pistol attack on mining town
in the Mingo coal fields were brought
home today.
The open space around the little
railroad station was filled with their
former friends and relatives, but No
demonstrations occurred. ~.
State militia and armed police pa
trolled the space about the station.
and after the bodies had been taken
to the little houses in which the men
had lived. the crowd dispersed.
Mrs. Hatfield and Mrs Chambers,
who were in Welch when the shoot
ing occurred. arrived on the same
train and were given sincere SYM
pathy by their friends in the village.
Arrangements for the double fun
eral were not completed today, but it
was stated by friends of the families
that services probably would be held
tomorrow afternoon and interment
made in the cemetery here.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
HORN POINT BEACH
PRONOUNCED SAFE BY
VAGABOND LIFE GUARDS

Guards of the Vagabond Club Life
Saving Corps. have made thorough
survey OF Horn Point Beach and pro-
nounce it as perfectly safe for the
public 10 Lathe there.
There are 70 holes scattered over
the beach. as has been reported.
There are posts driven some distance
before up and down water with red
flags flying from them and also dam
ger signs. SO that there is no excuse
FOR persons going in that direction.
The beach is patrolled every Sun
day afternoon by guards from the vag-
abond Life Saving Corp The vaga-
bond Club extends the services of their
Life Saving Corp 10 the community
of Annapolis Those wishing the
services of the Corp may get in touch
with T. Chattle Hopkins, phone 80.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
BOYS ENJOYING LIFE
AT CAMP CONOY

The Boys Camp on Gingerwell
Creek. South River. near Edgewater,
is very successful There are half
hundred youths in camp, ranging from
twelve TO eighteen years old. The
boys are fine looking. lusty and
cheerful set. They engage in yolley
ball. baseball. swimming, grabbing
and fishing.
The site of the camp. which has
about nine houses. tents. and shacks.
and mess-hall. is most beautiful. The
old Log Cabin is the official headquar-
ters. and is roomy and inviting in
appearance. The camp has the regu-
lar order daily. which includes the
officer of the day and his orderly
The campers have hearty appetites
and the health of the campers is good.
Il. NJ. Beck is the Camp Director. The
encampment ENJOYS fine. cool and cleai
water from a well sunk on the
grounds
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
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PHYSICIANS TEST
SANITY OF PRISONER

Gilbert Hunt, 30. a negro. said to be
IA half wit. was lodged in the Anne
Arundel county Jail here last night on
IA charge of attempting criminally to
assault l4-year-old white girl Ad-
die James, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William Knowles. of North Severn,
near Annapolis
Or. J. j Murphy. county health Of
ficer, and Or. William 5. Welch. Of
the city. were this morning commits
stoned TO conduct an examination of
Hunts alleged insane condition. and
TO file report with the Board of
County Commissioners In the hia-
tus, the question arises whether the
negro will be committed TO an insane
asylum or that he Will he brought TO
trial before court through the regular
procedure in such cases.
The negro is alleged TO have at
tackled The girl as she went down 10 a
spring in Browns woods, near her
aome. She was accompanied by two
little girls
Hunt, IL IS said. had been lurking
in the woods and seized the girl Just
as she arrived at the spring. The
girl and her young companions
screamed for help This attracted
her stepfather, who, after seeing to
their safety hurried 10 town and re-
ported the affair TO the Sheriff's office.
Deputy Sheriff Edward Dove went
TO the scene Hunt made no attempt
TO escape Instead. he went TO his
home.
Relatives told Deputy Sheriff Dove
of Hunts condition. that at times he
was a raving maniac and that for
some time they had wanted him put
away II required four colored men
to subdue him and bring him 10 town
with Deputy Dove. Hunt is power
ful man, weighing about 200 pounds.
Hunt claims 10 have served with
the L. S. forces overseas. and has
large quantity OF French ccins i'm his
possession. All he has had TO say since
being locked w is that The govern
ment still owes him sl6.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
BRITAIN TO LAY OFF
PREL|M. conference

LONDON. Aug. 2-Great Britain
has dropped the proposal to hold a
preliminary conference on Pacific
questions and has agreed to par
ticipate in the Washington confer
ence as suggested by President Hard
ing. according TO official circles here
today
Great Britain has also agreed,to the
original date suggested. November IL,
the anniversary of Armistiee Day. If
President Harding still thinks that
the most suitable time. and will enter
the conference without any reserya-
tions as TO the set program. it was
stated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
LEADERS FIX
SEPTEMBER 9 AS DATE
FOR FALL PRIMARIES

Chairmen ]. Hubert Wade ana
Galen /. TAFT of the Democratic and
Republican State Central Commit
tees. respectively, agreed yesterday
afternoon on Friday September 3. as
the day on which the primaries are 10
be held.
There had been some talk OF Sep
tember \, but the report that this
date might be selected brought strong
protests from Baltimore county,
which by special act of Assembly.
will register voters on September &
and Will therefore. not have the
books checked up and ready in time
for use al he election
Had the two chairmeu not reached
an agreement the primary would have
been held on Monday, September ~.
a legal holiday.
There will not be a registration day
in Baltimore city prior to the primary
election and hence only those quail
fed and aif fliated last fall will be per-
mitted TO participate. An exception
is made in cases of those who will
arrive at age within one day after the
election. and this applies To males and
females
Those who will be u years OF age
may register and vote when they
affiliate on the day of the primary.
but they must return when the books
opon regularly and be enrolled in
proper form.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
K.
Of c. CONVENTION
OPENS IN FRISCO
Supreme Knight Flaherty Deliv-
ers Keynote Address Before
Thousands Of Delegates At
Thirty-ninth Annual Gathering
Plan Correspondence School
AMERICAN WELFARE
IN ITALY URGED
oRy The Assoelated Pres.l

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Aug. q
Striking the keynote OF the thirty
ninth annual international conven-
tion of the knights of Columbus.
Supreme knight James A. Flaherty,
OF Philadelphia. before thousands of
delegates and visitors representing
the X. OF c. organization in the United
States and its possessions. Canada,
Newfoundland. Mexico. Cuba. and
Panama. declared today that the S00,-
600 members of the Knights of Colum-
bus had gathered to rededicate them
selves TO. service exclusively in the
interest of their country.
He stated that the X of C. had en-
joyod the most prosperous and effec-
tive year in its history. and that it's
chief activities To be planned and
launched a the San Francisco meet
ing were the campaign TO spend the
$4,000 900 balance of the X. of c. war
fund on disqualification work for dis
abled veterans. the initiation or the
X. of c. American history work and
the Inauguration of the Knights anti
tuberculosis campaign.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
COMPANY M TO
GIVE ANOTHER DANCE

Encouraged by the GOODNESS OF the
last few days the dance enthusiasts
are resuming the sport, which the
sticky" weather OF last week render
ed anything but enjoyable.
On Friday Of this week Company
NJ. VI the First Maryland Regiment.
will give another OF It's very populsRi
dances al me State Armory OF Bladen
street, and The "jazzers" OF the town
are expected 70 be out. IL nndiEhinish-.
ed strength.
Good music will be provided and
dancing will be from to u. Refresh
ments will be On sale.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
END COMES TO CARUSO,
WORLDS GREAT TENOR,
AFTER AN OPERATION

NAPLES, Ang. 2-Enrico Caruso,
world famous tenor, died here today.
The condition of the singer. which
had been considered satisfactory un-
I'll recently. became grave yesterday.
peritonitis developing. and another
operation was necessary.
From the beginning of the collapse,
however. there was serious alarm for
his recovery.
During the night the condition OF
the singer grew steadily worse. and
the career OF the great artist came to
an end with his death this morning.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
BASEBALL TRIAL ENDS
tBy The Associated PressJ

CHICAGO. I'LL. Aug. CLOSING
arguments by the defense in the base
ball trial were finished today and the
state began its final plea. Indications
were that the twelve judges OF fact
would begin deliberations late this
afternoon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
Looking For 99-Year Lease

Misses TheodOsa Stansbury and
Lillian Stansbury. of Atlanta. Ga,
were here at the Land Office yester-
day engaged in researches 10 trace
an alleged 99-year lease OF property
in which they are interested. Much
OF the Stansbury family
was obtained but no clue TO the sup
posed lease was secured.
William Moore. OF the Guarantee and
Trust Co.. OF Baltimore. was here yes
terday also at the Land Office enga ged
in legal researches.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
CORN CROPS ARE IN
EXCELLENT CONDITION

The corn crop of this section is mar
yelous in its appearance and pros
poets. The stalks are, in some fields
upward OF ten feet high. the body
thick and the leaves, green and luxur-
liant Crop prospects are most prom
Using
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
Boxing Clubs License Revoked
frI.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-The New York
State Boxing Commission today for
mally revoked the license OF the In
ternational Sporting Club because Of
the disOrderly manner in which the
Hermans-Lynch fight recently was
conducted al Ebbett's Field. Brooklyn
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
July IN DISFAVOR
AMONG BLUSHING BRIDES

July proved rather unalluring TO
pupils OF Dan Cupid. Only 2S mar
riage licenses were issued during the
81 days OF the month. according to
the records in the office OF the Clerk
Of the Circuit Court al the Court
House. or this number. white couples
were greatly in the majority, as only
of the licenses were taken out by
couples of the colored race
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
Juveniles Play Tie Game

Juvenile baseball teams-the East
pcrters and the Annapolis All-Stars,
played TO a tie at two-au on the dia-
mond at St. Johns College yesterday
afternoon. The batteries were: An
napolis. Stevens and Meekins; East
port. Stewart and Rosati. The teams
will meet again tomorrow 10 decide
the issue.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
HAfDiNG AND PARTY OFFffaig
FOR LANCASTER. NH.
(By The Associated PreSs.)

PORTLAND. ME-. Aug 2-Presi-
dent Harding left here for Lancaster
~ H.. shortly after noon today. An
informal reception was rendered him
when his party landed at the Customs
House wharf after an overnight trip
from Plymouth
Later he made a brief address from
the steps of the Municipal building.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
MAN SHOT ATTEMPTING
TO ESCAPE JAIL. DEAD
fRy The AssocIated PreasO

HAGERSTOWN. MD. Aug. .
Harry CLANCY %, died this morning
al the local hospital from a revolver
wound in his right lung. sustained
early last Wednesday morning when
he attempted to escape from the local
Jail
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
LIEUT.-COM. HARLOW
ORDERED TO FLEET

Lieutenant Commander Hamilton
Harlow. who for some time has been
assigned 10 duty in the department
OF navigation at the Naval Academy,
today received orders TO report TO the
Commander-in-Ch OF the Atlantic
feet for assignment 10 duty with the
destroyer fiotilla of the feet.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02
P0ST0FFICE COLLAPSES:
MANY KILLED AND HURT
my The Arsoclared Pressl

ROME. Aug , The postoffice
building al Barre. in southeastern
Italy, on the Adriatie, collapsed today
as a result of an earth tremor and
eight bodies have so far been recover
ed from the ruins Others are re-
ported to have been killed and many
injured.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-02

Besides which. committee OF ma
tionally-known educators was pres
ent, he said. to lay before the conven-
tion plans for the immediate launch
ing of the largest correspondence
school in America to be conducted by
the X of c. for the benefit of former
service men desiring technical train
ing.
Let us organize throughout the
land an army of Catholic women TO
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