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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-02

least a large percentage of failures
might be avoided.
During this week of lectures Dr.
Thomas. who has a charming and m
teresting personality, has won the
hearts of North Carolina teachers.
both with his words of encouragement
and with his accounts of the wonder
full system of teacher training he mas
inaugurated in Maine"
DR.. Thomas on Monday remarked
that the State of North Carolina has
lust started a policy of road buildlng
that is backed with 40,00O,OOo bona
issue, which with the amount that
will bring from the United States
government and the amounts 10 De
raised by municipalities and the coun-
ties, will give s100,000000 for that
purpose.
The doctor then added that he told
the students and citizens at one OF MS
lectures, that with North Carolina so
progressive as to begin such slgan-
tic road building program. he hopeo
that the State would be equally as
liberal in appropriating money TOT
the education of the children ana
children's children who would nave 10
nav those road bonds. He admitted
that they saw the point and agreed
with him that liberality should be
shown in the educational matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-02
State House Chat

DR.. A. o. Thomas. State superln-
tendent of public schools, is much
pleased with the presence of MISS
Charl O. Williams, of Nashville,
Tenn. county superintendent of edu-
cational work in Shelby county tha'
state and also president of the Ma
tional Education Association, as an
instructress this week at the School
for Rural Leaders at Castlne. MISS
Williams is known throughout the
country for her educational work IN
which she is very proficient, and DR..
Thomas feels that Maine was very
fortunate to secure her, even for so
brief a time He also says that the
lady is enjoying her visit to Maine. the
climate. the scenery and her new &C
quaintances.
The Public Utilities Commission
will 90 to Portland Tuesday and at 3
A. NJ, standard time, give hearing
in the common council rooms, City
building. in the matter of the Grand
Trunk Railway System in relation to
the construction of a side track to the
ward of the w. L. Black Co, that city.
Miss Mary +. kanaleY. Stenograph =
err to Governor Baxter, is enjoying her
two weeks vacation a week of which
she will pass at Sebec Lake and a
week at Monhegan Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-02
Industrial Accidents

A decision has been rendered by
the Maine Industrial Accident Com
mission in the case of Mike Lose of
Winn versus the A. f. Johnson Co.
and the Employers Liability Assur-
ance Corporation, insurers, awarding
compensation.
The petitioner states that on Oc-
tober Is, 1920, while working as q
slab cutter in the employ of the f.
A. johnson Co. at VIM he received
an injury which resulted in a per-
manent impairment to the usefulness
of his thumb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-02
Written Especially
For Alice Lake

"Over the Wire" the Metro classic
in which Alice Lake will be seen at
the Colonial Wednesday was written
especially Tor her by Arthur Somers
Roche. Mr.. Roche visited the Holly
wood studios one day and spent the
whole time studying Miss Lakes lido
syncrasies. He announced that he
had an idea for a play that nobody
else in the world could put over but
Miss Lake and over the Wire is
the result.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-02

been at Windemere Park the pas
week.
Mrs. ]. p Libby. who has bee,
very i'll for the last few weeks. is
re ported as in about the same con.
ditiCn.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Conner Were
in Augusta on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-02
SYMPTOMS
WOMEN DREAD
Mrs. Wilson's Letter Should
Be Read by All Women
Clearfield, Pa. After my last
child was born last September | was

to do all OF
my own work. l
had severe pains
in my left side
every month and
had fever and sick
dizzy spells and
such pains during
my periods, which
lasted two weeks.
Iheard of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
doing others so
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
FOR COUNTY
SUNDAY SCHOOL meet

The Anne Arundel County Sunday
School Convention to be held at East
port Methodist Episcopal Church.
Eastport. Md. will be similar to con-
yentions and institutes being held
throughout the state and nation for
the purpose of creating and fostering
interest in Sunday School work.
The church of today is engaged in
no more important work than that
which it is doing through the Sunday
School. The modern Sunday School
with its Cradle Roll and Home De-
partment ministers to. the entire COM
munity. The program for the East
port convention has been arranged
with the view that the Sunday Schools
of the county might be stimulated TO
more aggressive work in the depart
ment of church activity. The topics,
dealing with the special phases of
Sunday School work. will be presented
by men and women. who are familiar
with the work of the modern Sunday
School
The only thing now necessary 10
make this the best convention so far
held by the Anne Arundel County Sun
day School Association, is good at
tendance from the schools throughout
the county. Every Protestant Sunday
School in the county is a part of the
county association and each school,
should have delegation al the county
convention.
The date of the Convention is Thurs
day. October Is. There will be three
sessions, morning, afternoon and eve
ming.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
NEARLY THOUSAND NEW
VOTERS ENROLLED ON
BOOKS OF THE COUNTY

Between 900 and 600 new names
were added 10 the list of registered
voters in Anne Arundel county as-the
result of yesterdays sitting of regis
tration officials This was the only
meeting of the registrars for the en-
rollment of new voters in connection
with the primary election to be held
on the coming Friday.
The number above referred 10 Is
based on the official figures as re
turned To the office of the Board OF
Supervisors of Elections. Compila-
ton of the figures has not been en-
tirely completed. but II is stated the
total will be upward of 500. A num-
Der of additional women were added
to the lists. it is stated but the major
ity of those enrolled are male voters
There will be another registration in
October incident to the November
election.
Reports from other counties of the
State are to the effect that the regis
tration yesterday was rather listless
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
STORE At GAMRD!!!....S
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Fire which was discovered about
1890 o'clock Monday night complete
ly destroyed the store property OF
William McNew. near Gambrills, on
the Washington. Baltimore and An
napOlis Electric Line. The origin OF
the blaze has not been determined.
The dwelling house Immediately ad-
joining was saved only through the
heroic efforts OF a number of persons
who had been attending a Catholic
picnic near Millersville. short dis
tance away and who. upon discover
ing the flames. hurried 10 the scene
and formed bucket brigades. EllZey
Lowman. one of the volunteers. was
overcome in the dense smoke. For a
time his condition was alarming, but
he is now much improved.
The extent OF the loss has not been
stated Mr.. McNew carried insurance
on the store and contents.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
REMINGTON MATCH
WON BY A MARINE

The number of possibles on the
various ranges in yesterdays shoot
ing events. at Camp Perry. O., the
first in the National Rife Association
contests. ran into large figures.
In the Leech cup match, which
opened OH the SO0-yard slow fire
more than 80 possibles have been re
corded and the prediction is made that
the winner of this event will have to
make high scores in the 900 and 1000
yard ranges of the last stage which
will lie fired.
The Remington match, individual
competition, was won by G: Crowley
United States Marine Corps, with d
possible of 80 with six bull's-eyes over
A. Stewart. United States Navy. ,aps
s. Nelson, also OF the navy, had scones
OF so with five bpllsTeYes and took
lAcAhs1 Mace , .fi.,.tg
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
FORMER ANNAPOLITAN
VISITS HIS NEPHEW

Rev. DIR. William S. Robinson, of
Eliza abethtOwn. y. j., was among re-
cent visitors TO Annapolis as the guest
of his nephew. J. w. Robinson, and
Mrs Robinson. Dr. Robinson is ma
tive OF Annapolis and is one of the
many strong men. that the City of An
napolis has furnished to the Christian
ministry.
While on former visit to Annapo-
lis, he had a most interesting incident
happen TO him. He preached at
the Presbyterian Church, and among
his congregation was Rear-Admiral
Philip, u S. ~, the author of the ia
nous saying at the battle of Santiago.
when the Admiral was the Captain
OF the u s. Ship Texas: Don't cheer.
boys the poor devils are dying" The
Admiral was so much pleased at the
sermon OF DR.. Robinson. that he re-
quested him TO preach at the Market
House here. for cause in which the
Admiral was interested The Doctor
complied with the requesta1iroftn -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
MEMS BIBLE CLASS
OF CALVARY M. E. CHI.

The Brotherhood Bible Class of the
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
in spite of the intensely hot Sundays
this summer. has been having an at
tendance of from thirty-five to forty
men each week. The class meets at
the State Circle building of Calvary
Church every Sunday morning at 9:45
O'Clock. DR. H. Wilson Burgan is the
teacher
An intensive campaign for new
members will be inaugurated during
October. 1t is expected by that time
that the attendance will have already
doubled. Men who are not attending
any other Bible class in Annapolis on
Sunday mornings are invited 10 visit
this class next Sunday. The sessions
are full of enthusiasm and spirit.
During this winter the class will study.
THE Life and Letters Of St Paul >
It's a well worth while course, and
men generally are invited to take adj
vantage of this opportunity for real
Bible study.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
BABY GIRL ADORTEDByIS.
q Mr.. ANDiMRS. zMlyMAN

Representative and Mrs. Frederick
". Zihlman.. of Cumberland, yesterday
filed a petition in the Supreme Court
of the district of Columbia, asking to
adopt Helen Curtis. born in Washing
ton on August %. She is 2 weeks
old, weighs 6% pounds, has dark blue
eyes and is described proudly as some
baby
Mr. and Mrs Zihlman have no chill
dren and are prepared to give their
legally acquired offspring a very good
time.
All arrangements were made last
week for the baby's reception at the
Wardman Park Inn, where the Zihl-
mans live when in Washington. Mr..
and Mrs. 'Zihlman are very well known
in Annapolis and spent several win
ters in Carvel Hall while he was a
member of the State Legislature. and
later of the Senate.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
ALLECE 5 VOTERS WERE
REGISTERED ILLEGALLY

Alleging false representation OF
their residence. w Hallam Claude. a
Republican, of Annapolis. today had
warrants issued by Sheriff Thomas S.
Dove for the arrest of eight men, who
yesterday were registered as affiliated
Democrats in the upper precinct OF
the Third district The men for
whom warrants have been sworn out,
and the residences. they gave. are:
Joseph Squire. r. J. Konigkremer-
William Konigkremer John Ritter
bush, John F. Wires, and Joseph Nc
Gae. all OF Outing Park; Nicholas
Thomas. 612 East Lombard street.
Baltimore, and Walter L. Richardson.
Solley.
Ii is alleged that all of the men
swore falsely 10 their residences.
and that their names were enrolled in
spite OF protests by the Republican
registration officials.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
WEEKLY PROCEEDINGS
TESTAMENTARY COURT

Proceedings of the Orphans Court
at the regular weekly meeting yester-
day were as follows;
Application Of Wallace W. Bullen,
Jr., for administration on the estate
of Wallace W. Bullen, Sr., filed and
passed; bond of applicant as admin
istrator. of estate. filed and approved:
notice to creditors issued; and
statement of assets of the personal es-
tate of said decedent was filed.
Inventory of the personal estate OF
George W Watta, filed and passed.
Last will and testament OF John F.
Poore, filed and admitted to probate;
bond Of Laura A. Poore, as executrix
of said estate, filed and approved.
Inventory of the personal estate OF
]. Albert Adams, filed and passed, and
order for sale of the personal prop
erty of said estate. passed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
FOR MEMORIAL TO
VICTIMS OF R-2
fBr Tine .Assoclated Press.l

WASHINGTON, d. c. Sept. q =
The American dead of the ZR-2 dis
aster will arrive in New York on Sep
tember 16 or 10 aboard the British
cruiser Dauntless, and memorial sery-
ices will be held at the dock, Secre-
tary DENLY announced today. The
Secretary called copmittee in con-
ference TO arrange the ceremonies.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
MIDDLE ATHLETES
SCORED HONORS IN
CONTESTS ABROAD
Broke Records In Series OF
Games Held At Christiania,
Lisbon And Portugal, With
Representatives OF Several |
Other Nations
SWIMMERS AND ROWERS
SHOWED THEIR METTLE

While on the annual practice cruise
this summer the midshipmen engaged
in a number of interesting athletic
events and upheld the prowess of the
United States in remarkable degree.
Contests in different lines in which
the midshipmen were engaged took
place at Christiania. Lisbon, Gibraltar
and Guantanamo. Never in the his
tory OF the Academy had the repre-
sentatives of the Navy taken part in
such schedule of events.
The practice squadron arrived at
Christiania shortly before the annual
Scandinavian games took place. and
the midshipmen were asked to enter
a team against the national teams of
Norway, Sweden and Denmark. With
the permission of Rear-Admiral
Charles F. Hughes. the midshipmen
complied and entered al team, which
scored a largerinumber OF points than
that OF. any ofthe nations represented.
| i,sCuT1i s. hthe Academy middle-dis'1
thhceF ciaek ~ who viii captains the
team next season, won the 400 metre
and 1900 0b-metreoievents. CiappFstook
frsH ID both therright and left handed
discus throw.iand secured a place in
throwing the javelin Huckins was
second in the high hurdle event. land
Mclean was second in the pole vault.
Win Swimming Races
The midshipmen entered only the
relay events in the swimming compe-
CONTINUED on Page ~
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
MEET AT JACOBSVILLE

An interesting political meeting
was held by the Democratic women Of
Jacobsville, in the upper part OF the
county last night.
The meeting. which was arranged
by Mrs Arnold and Mrs. Pumphrey,
was called to give the candidates for
tomorrOw's primary elections an OPP
portunity to address the women Of
the Third district. but none of them
appeared, the heavy downpour of rain
which occurred at the time preventing
a number Of people from being pres
ent
Short speeches were made by Mrs.
Robert Moss, Mrs. Clarence NJ. White
and Mrs. John S. Strahorn.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
FAMOUS PICTURE TO BE
SHOWN HERE THIS WEEK

Deception, the second of the MANI
moth German movie productions
which caused such anguish of spirit
to the American managers when there
first was a question of their coming
over here. is to be shown TO the An
napolis public on Friday and Satur-
day of this week at the Republic
Theatre.
Like Passion, the story told is
historical, the heroine being Anne
Boleyn. played by Henny Porten, the
famous European screen star. The
historical accuracy and attention to
detail in both these pictures is re-
markable, and as agreeable as it is
Unusual in screen productions.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
ST. MARGARET'S BALL
PITCHER BREAKS ARM
IN LABOR DAY GAME

The Labor Day holiday was cele-
brated at St. Margaret's by round OF
gaieties, which included tournament
and baseball game daring the day and
dance in St Margaret's Hall in the
evening. A large crowd from the
county and Annapolis gathered to wit
ness the sports. which were very ex-
citing.
The baseball game between the st.
Margaret's team and the Annapolis
Elks was marked by a peculiar acci-
dent, for the pitcher for st. Mar
garets, John Burke, snapped the
bones of his arm in throwing his first
ball. He was brought to the Emer-
gency Hospital and later went to Bal
tiniore to have the arm set Stephen
Barchet replaced him on the st. Mar
garets nine and the game continued,
the Elks winning with score of 9
to g.
Another accident occurred when
Weems Duvall's little daughter. Eliza
beth. fell while running across the
field and hurt herself badly. She. too
was brought to the hospital for treat
ment, where it was found she had suf-
fered a broken shoulder. After hav-
ing it set the child was taken home
The dance in the new Parish Hall
in the evening was well attended and
proved very successful
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
CROPS MUCH INJURED
BY CONTINUED DROUGHT
(By The Associated PressJ

BALTIMORE, MD, Sept - The
Weather Bureau synopsis of crop CON
ditions in Maryland and Delaware for
the week ending yesterday. says
Growing crops and pastures were
seriously affected by the heat and
drought Early corn matured rapidly
under the influence or dry, hot and
sunshiny weather; cutting has com
menced Late corn was affected un-
favorably in most sections and is dry
ing up. Late potatoes continue in
bloom but the vines are drying up.
Sweet potatoes are in fair condition.
Truck and gardening are only poor to
fair
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
800 ARMED MINERS REPORTED
IN VICINITY OF ILLINOIS TOWN
(By The Associated PressJ

ELIZABETHTOWN, ILL, Sept. T.
Five hundred armed miners are camp
ing at the headwaters OF Big Creek AT
Barber Ridge. IL miles north of here
according to a report brought in by a
farmer boy. The boy told the officials
that the miners expected several hun
dred reinforcements today and plan
ned to march on Fleur Star mine at
Rosi Clair.
If a march is made the officials
think that it will not come until to-
morrow when the miners may reach
Rosi Clair in force TO draw the ra-
tions which are issued every Thurs
day
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
BRITISH CABINET O.K.'S
GOVERNMENTS REPLY TO
LAST De VALERA NOTE
by The Associated Press0

INVERNESS. SCOTLAND, Sept. r.
The British Cabinet az its meeting
here today unanimously approved the
reply OF the government TO the last
note from Eamon de Valera, the Irish
Republican leader. The reply was
handed 10 the Sim Fein courier, who
started for Dublin this afternoon
with 1t.
Prime Minister Lloyd George sent a
courier 10 Moy Hall. near here. where
King George is staying. TO acquaint
the King with the Cabinets decision.
which will be made public Thursday
night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
FOR SHERIFF.,

To Democratic Voters of Anne Arun..
del county
hereby announce to the voters of Anne
Arundel County that l will be candidate
for the nomination as Sheriff, subject to
the Democratic primaries.
IL nominated and elected, l will fill the
Office with the object of doing my full
duty-suppressing violations of the law Of
every kind ana administering the office
upon as efficient and economical basis as
possible.
Along these lines. l appeal TO the Demo
cratic voters of the county generally.
Very respectfully,
tSigned)-CHARLE n. BROOKS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
JUMP IN COTTON
on NEW ORLEANS MARKET

NEW ORLENS, LA, Sept. THE
remarkable exposition OF
strength in the history of cotton trad
ing. according to an exchange expert
was given ON the New Orleans ex-
change today when all months in the
future markets opened so bale over
yesterdays close.
This was the full limit of 1uctuation
allowed under the rules of the cotton
exchange.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
DELAY LETTER
NEARLY A YEAR

Slow but sure would seem TO be the
motto of some of Uncle Sans servants
in the postal department. Judging from
the tinle.t took letter mailed in An
napolis October 4 of last year and
addressed to Prof. Arturo Fernandez,
of this city. to reach him. 1t was de-
livered in yesterday mornings mail,
having been nearly year in the care
of the postal authoritiesas1Fil "Ai q
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
NEW WORLD'S(RRGORD N
:. !. f FOR |} / l..0DOYARDS,F|MNG'
CBx The AssoeIated PressJ

CAMP PERRY, O., Sept. IA new
worlds record was established here
on the 1000 yard range when Ser
geant John w Adkins. U. S. Marine
Corps, had a run of II bulleyes with
out miss, it was announced here to-
day This is said to exceed the previ-
Gus record by 80 bullseyes. Adkins
was still on the range when his team
captain stopped him on account OF
darkness.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
Marriage Licenses

GRAF STEVENSON = George l..
Graf, %, Baltimore city; Grace Stew
enson, %, Pasadena, Anne Arundel
county.
HIGGINS TURNER-Harry II. Hig-
gins, 81, Sparrows Point. Md; Susie
B. Turner. Is, Gambrills, Anne. .Arun-
del county.
BOLTON -BUSSE-Thomas L. Boil
ton. 81. Springfield, Mass Martha l..
Busse. 45, Williamsport Pa r.
GARCIE-LOWMAN-Robeft Garcie
81, Texas, Md; Ruth L9Yman, is;
Odenton. Anne Arundel county.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
HALF OF SEIZED BOOZE IL
IN THREE STATES, SAYS
REV. CON. BLAIR.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept. ..
Half of the liquor seized by the
government for violation OF the
liquor laws is in three States
New York. Pennsylvania. and
Maryland according to Internal
Revenue Commissioner Blair.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
May Refund X. X. Claims
fRv, This assocIated Pressl

4 WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept THE
administration is considering the pos
sibility of providing financial relief
for he,nrailroads BY refunding all
railroad claims immediately without
waiting for ebngreasAonal 'aetionl = -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
EASTPORT FIREMEN
TO ELECT OFFICERS

All members of the Eastport Vol
unteer Fire Company are urged TO at
tend the meeting to be held tonight at
o'clock in the Eastport Firemen's
Hall as the annual election of officers
will take place.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
Placed On Retired List

Admiral Joseph W. Oman, on
his own application, has been placed
on the. retired list of the Navy after
more than thirty years service. He
recently completed tour of duty as
governor of the Virgin Islands in the
Caribbean He is from Pennsylvania
and entered the Navy in June, 1882
He served two tours of duty here.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
Notice to Votery
First DISTRICT, A. a. Co.

First Distyict, A. a. Co.
Cards are being circulated III the
county headed Progressive Can
didates" and having the name OF
George T. Murray as Sheriff. 1t
is a we'll known fact that James
T. Cox was endorsed by the
Progressive Committee for the
position OF Sheriff at their meet
ing OF August 10th, and not Mr.
Murray.
JOHN GELS,
(adv.) Chairman.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-07
Columbia Cabinet Quits
CBy The Associated Press.D

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept. THE
Colombian Cabinet resigned Sunday,
according to a cablegram received to-
day from the American minister at
Bogota The message made no men
ton of a revolution, as was reported
yesterday in dispatches, nor was any
explanation of the resignation of the
cabinet given.