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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
COMBINE PICNIC WITH
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The combined societies of Calvary
Methodist Episcopal Church held a
picnic at Clark's Heights yesterday
afternoon and it was a very success
full outing About fifty persons We're
present. truck and private cars
conveyed them 10 and from the
Heights.
a pleasant feature of The gathering
was that it occurred on the annivary-
sary of Mrs. cIarksss birth Some OF
her friends entertained her and en-
gagged. her in a walk. and when she
returned tothe picnic grounds. Mrs.
Clark found the table had been spread
Tor her and her friends in her alb
sence. Mr.. Clark was aware of the
birthday. but none others were. a
large birthday cake with candles
adorned the board that was amply
filled with other refreshments besides
Cake and cream were served to-sIl
the guests.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
WASHINGTON 'T' BUYS
PENINSULA FARM

Charles F. Lee. real estate operator
has just consummated a deal by
which the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation. OF Washington. has pur-
chased from Larned V. Morris the
"Peninsular Farm" on West river.
this county The consideration in the
transaction is $3.50 The farm con-
sists OF I95 acres
The Washington ''Y'' men and boys
have. for the last few years. made
this farm the site for their annual
camp during the summer months, and
so pleased have they been with the
location, that negotiations TO buy the
property outright were opened. Three
hundred boys are now encamped
there and having the time of their
lives. and later in the summer older
men of the ~" viii go there for a
Junket. Annapolis men associated
with the "Y" organization have been
invited TO go there for an outing at
their pleasure.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
RECENT RA|NSCRRAI3NO
=. :, !, BEAERNT1DlCROPS


BALTIMORE. MD. July 13.-Synop-
sis of crop conditions in Maryland for
week ending Tuesday, July II.
Growing crops improved during the
week. having been benefited by the
rain of the preceding week. The dry
sunshiny weather prior TO the 10th
was favorable for the harvesting and
ripeaing of grain.
In Garrett and Allegheny counties
harvesting of wheat and rye has be-
gun and oats are ripening.
In the other northern and also in
the central counties wheat and rye
are being threshed and oats are being
cut In the Southern counties thresh-
ing of wheat and rye have been COM
pleted and that of oats has been be-
gun.
Corn shows Improvement and is
growing nicely II is in good to ex-
cellentl condition in Central and North
Central Maryland is tasseling. Its
height is three 10 four feet in the
Southern counties and Eastern Shore
and four to six feet in Garrett county
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
TAXPAYERS PROTEST
COUNTY ASSESSMENT

The County Commissioners devoted
practically all OF the time of their
weekly meeting yesterday to con-
sideration OF objections raised TO the
recent valuation and assessment OF
property.
Ii develops that in certain instances,
one property holder is assessed a. a
rate of fifty per cent. of the value of
his property. whereas that of his
neighbor is valued at a lower rate.
One notable instance OF this is far
nished by the case OF Harry Ellen
hausen. who owns properly on We It
street. MI. EllenhaEsen person lily
appeared before the Commissioners
and registered protests, as did J. g.
Miller. OF the Ashburton Realty Com
pany. owners of property in the Third
district: and Albert Retowsky. also
OF the Third district Objections in
writing from Samuel W Labrot Third
district. and J. H. Beatson. alsos were
fled The Commissioners 'heId the
protests under consideration i'''i~
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
TALK OF ELECTION
CONTEST HEARD
Claim Certain Irregularities Oc-
CURED In One Precinct Of
Fourth Ward

Considerable talk was heard in
Democratic political circles today
over an alleged irregularity in Mon
days municipal election. which may
possibly have some bearing upon
the final result in the poll for mayor
atty candidates. The trouble, ii is
said. pertains TO one of the precincts
OF the Fourth Ward, and there has
been some talk of demanding. a re-
count =
Winson G. Gott. defeated Demo
cratic candidate for mayor. and a
number of other Democrats. discuss
ed the matter this morning, but would
not say whether any steps locking to
a recount would be taken. They are
inclined TO take action only if the
alleged discrepancy turns out. TO be
perfectly clear and also material. The
claim is advanced that William NJ.
Feldmeyer, one OF the Democratic
judges. absented himself from the
polls during the day; that the man de-
tailed to serve In his stead was not
duly authorized. and that some bal
lots, from which the coupons had no.
been detached. went into the box
an unlawful procedure
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
HARDING SIGNS NAVY
APPROPRIATION BILL

The annual Naval Appropriation
bill was signed late yesterday by
President Harding.
The bill carries approximately
S41O 100000 and its signing ended
the technical, lapse of navy funds
which had existed since July /, when
the fiscal year began Under a reso-
luton which accompanied the. bill 20
the White House the appropriations
were made retroactive TO. July / TO
cover UP any technical deficits be-
cause of the lapse.s NN
Enactment of the bill was agreed
upon after the Senate had abandoned
its fight for amendments authorizing
the construction of new airplane car
riers and Pacific Coast naval stations.
AS finally accepted it carries the
Borah amendment authorizing and
requesting" the President to call a
three-power naval disarmament scon-
ference.
The bill lrepresents,.a decrease qOf
about SS6.00O.OO0 inathe original Sem
ate, figures and an increase of, about
$lA0bOs0De over those first advocated
by the House.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
DEPUTY SHERIFF
TO FACE CHARGES
William Grouse Arrested For
Driving Auto While
Intoxicated

Upon warrant sworn out BY
Charles Stearns. son of Louis Stearns,
Market Square merchant, William
Grouse, deputy sheriff of the county
has been placed under arrest on a
charge of driving an automobile while
under the influence OF liquor. and ii
is said that other serious charges may
be lodged against him.
\ hearing had been arranged to
take place before Police Justice J.
Roland Brady here today e~but because
the accused man had been unable to
get Witnesses 10 Annapolis in time.
the magistrate postponed the case un-
til 10 o'clock Friday morning.
The younger Stearns has strongly
denounced the conduct of Deputy
Grouse. which occurred on the An
napolis-Baltimore boulevard, between
Revolls and Jones stations Sunday
afternoon. Stearns, driving his car,
in which were his father and mother
and other friends. was returning to
Annapolis from Baltimore at the time
OF the happening. Grouse. with two
Polish women in his car. were pro-
ceeding north along the roadway.
The younger Stearns at once not
iced that Grouse was having trouble
with his car. and he alleges that
because of his intoxicated condi-
ton, it had gotten beyond his control
and was wabbling all over the road
Meanwhile. Steaius says hen was do
ing everything possible to avoid a
collision which seemed Imminent.
and finally had TO run his ear into the
side of a bank. .Crouse,s car also
went off to one side-of the road. and
was slightly damaged Stearns APP
preached Crouse's car and inquired
whether anyone was hurt. 1t was
then. he said, he discovered that the
deputy sheriff was intoxicated. and he
claims that the latter cut loose a vol,
ley OF Daths, fionrished a revolver.
and threatened TO shoot him.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
ASSURES REALTY MEN
OF IMPROVED BUSINESS
fRr The Assnclated Pres..l

CHICAGO, ILL. July 14.-Presi-
dent Harding today sent message
of greeting to the Convention fof the
National Association of Reait Estate
Boards here, saving tina. there were
special reasons for assurance that
the business situation would soon inn
PROVE a Eifs sse
2 sIn time when confidence is tho
greatest need. } am glad to extend
greetings to the men whose speciality
is inspiring confidence" the message
said "and who have done so much
to make America home-building and
owning community | feel able 10 say
there are special reasons for qssur-
ance that the business situation is
improving ,-n III &. 1 -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
PLANS FOR
UPPER MARLBORO FAIR

The coming fair in Upper Marlboro,
September II to II. will be in many
ways the most interesting and in
structive fair that has ever been held
in Prince Georges county. The ex-
hibit from the University of MARYLAND
in itself is well worth the trip TO the
fair grounds. This exhibit is being
brought from the Educational Exhibit
of the University of Maryland at the
Timonium Fair. 1t viii consist of
many things helpful and useful 10
know. How to know what calf To
keep. and what one 10 send TO market
how to Gull out the chicks that-swill
not thrive how TO tell what crops
will grow better than others in any
particular field on. your farm. Many
other things. and this one ia especial
though it will Ret-be~ineluded in tho
Educational Exhibit: practical talk
on whole wheat bread and whole
wheat cooked in other ways. and the
good value of the entire wheat. as
contrasted with the white -four tha'
is usually used for the making o.
bread
This is Southern Maryland Fair
1t is for everyone IN the lower coun
ties. an opportunity to profit by these
exhibits. and it Is an opportunity also
for the many ladies who embroider
and those handy with the needle, ant
paint brush. to enter their work. fol
there never before was so many OF
such generous premiums offered b.
this or any other fair in Maryland.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
VOTE on RECOMMITTING
BONUS BILL DOUBTFUL

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. July 13. -
Doubt when vote would be reached
in the Senate on the Republican mo-
ton to recommit the. Soldiers Bonus
Bill increased today when the ques-
ton again came up.
Democratic Senators declared the
vote would be postponed until tomor-
row. although the Republicans hoped
for action today
The Republican plan. ii is said, is
to let the Democratic opponents do
the bulk of the talking in view OF
claims made that a majority of the
Senate was pledged to vote for re-
committal.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
WOMAN'S CLUB PICNIC
TO Be HELD TOMORROW

Arrangements have been completed
for the Woman's Club picnic to be
held tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
al The Widows Mite" the property
of James Stewart on South river.
Club members wishing to attend the
picnic are requested TO notify any
one of the following members of the
committee on arrangements: Mrs.
Levi T. Wilson (phone S46-RD. Mrs.
T. J. Linthieum (S75-Wl. Mrs. Clar-
ence NJ. White u62-D. or Mrs Over
ton Snyder (959J.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
BOARD FOR JAILBIRDS
IN JUNE WAS $1S3.5C

It cost the county $1s3.50 in June
to take care of prisoners in the county
Jail, awaiting action at the October
term of the Circuit Court. according
TO the monthly report of Sheriff
Thomas S. Dove. which was submitted
70 the County Commissioners yester-
day. The report shows tnat prison
ers were confined the full 80 days of
the months, and other terms range
from TO 26 days. Feeding OF pris-
oners costs at the rate of 80 cents
ger day. and the Sheriff's bill which
is for 367 days. collectively makes VI
total OF S1S3.50
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
r. D. AUSTIN LAID TO
REST IN CEDAR BLUFF

The funeral of Robert ID. Austin,
56 years old. who died Sunday morn
ing at the residence Of his sister, Mrs.
John Howard. 80 Randall street, was
held at o'clock yesterday afternoon
from the residence. Services we're
conducted by Rev. James L. Smiley,
a local minister and interment was in
Cedar Bluff cemetery.
The pallbearers we're: Charles A.
Howard. Harvey Howard and Oliver
Howard. all nephews; John H. Bright,
Jr.. James Craig and Thomas King.
Undertakers James s. Taylor and
Sons had charge of funeral arrange-
ments.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
r. c. FIELD SUPERVISOR a ID
INSPECTS ANNAPOLIS

Miss Esther EBtriken. one of the
Field Supervisors of the Nursing
Service of the Atlantic division OF
the American Red Cross, has. just left
after spending three days with Miss
Sutherland, the local Public Health
Service Nurse. going over the field
here.
1t has been decided to hold tho next
conference of County Public Health
Nurses of Maryland in Annapolis
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
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tRy The Associated PressJ

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July 10
The German destroyer G-102 was
sunk at 10:40 today by an army bomb
ing plane from Langley Fields. The
destroyer. anchored at sea off the
Virginia capes, was sunk by bomb
from the Martin bombing plane that
led the attack. reports TO Langley
Fields said. No problem of locating the
target was presented.
Between ffty-fiye and sixty planes.
iifty-two OF them army machines and
the remainder naval seaplanes, took
part in the attack.
This is the first time that land ma
chimes have operated over water so
far from their base. it was said. The
tests were made to determine the ef-
fectiveness of land machines under the
conditions. .4t..a.,a-.,.e.
A Washington dispatch states that:
AN official report to the Navy De-
partment from the United States Ship
Henderson. off the Virginia capes OBJ
serving the army airplane operations
against the former German destroyer
G-102. said the ship went down one
hour and nineteen minutes after
bombing began and after the first 800
pound bombs dropped from one of the
AIRY Martin bombers struck her
over two-score army planes, and
i three blimps took part in operations
+ A total OF 81 bombs dropped"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
CITY HEALTH OFFICER
HAS APPENDICITIS

Suffering from an attack of appen-
dicitis. DR.. Joseph c. Joyce, city health
officer. is confined to his residenee, 1877
Prince George street, and is being at
tended by Dr. James ]. Murphy,
county health officer DR.. Joyce was
taken i'll on Monday 1t is not
thought that an operation viii be nee
essary should his condition become
aggravated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
,Eastporth Baptist, Picnic

'iL The Snadug Seh66f or the Eastport
Baptist Uhurch qwiIl hold their an
nuaP picnic Tomorrow. Thursday. at
Bembe's point. The first gathering
will leave the church at 9 a. m.
Not only are the scholars and mem
hers OF the church invited 10 attend
the picnic which promises to be very
pleasant but all other. friends are in
cludcd in this invitation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
OW|NGS STATION AND
VAGABONDS TO CLASH

What promises to be the most ex-
citing baseball game that has been
PLAYED in Annapolis this summer. will
be staged on the diamond at ST. Johns
College Saturday afternoon. when the
tossers of the VagabOnd Club. of this
city. will clash with the nine of 0wings
Station. of the lower county. The
teams have met before and each has
won and lost. though Owings Station
has maintained little edge on the
Vagabonds. tin ss t
The city lads and countians are
printing for the coming fray, which
promises to draw greater crowd
than that which attended the Vaga-
bond-A. A. c. contest. for the city
championship last Saturday The
Vags expect to be in much better trim
than for any previous game, because
of the addition of Fisher, left-hander
to- the pitchi1gr-sta Douglas, who
has BEEN beagipgothe brpntg Of the
.hurlihg, is ,righb7Ibbanderr and is pow
playing : at short. ggYellpw" # Clark,
.IhiHdth{EA Anan, is on the sick list and
hak bplIR Rlay again this season. The
Club also will receive M vahIad dIsShdffie
lion in Arnold, a snavali service pan,
who shows much promise, and prob
ABLY will hold down the hot corner
against Owings Station. 4.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
Gift To Emergency Hospital

The Emergency Hospital has been
greatly helped during the recent
drought by the Hygeia Crystal Spring
Company which generously donated a
daily supply of drinking water while
the local water supply was unfit for
.consum 9tion
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
Mrs. Milligan. Still Ill

Mrs. Robert Milligan is still a
patient at the Emergency Hospital.
AlthoUghwthere is no Improvement in
her condition, no change for the
worse has been reparted.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
OST-GRADUATES PLAY n
FIRST BASEBALL GAME

In the opening baseball game of the
Naval officers POSTGRADUATE School
series. the Engineer officers defeated
the Gunners by a score of to 1.
Ensign Mayer pitched for the Gum
ners and Lieutenant Moore for the
Engineers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
Divorce For Mrs. Coffin

Mrs. Elizabeth Royston Coffin has
been granted divorce. a yinculo
matrimonii. from Henry Thomas Cof-
fin by the Circuit Court for Anne
Arundel county. The decree was
granted on statutory grounds
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
CITY OFFICIALS
DECLARE SELVES
DULY ELECTED
New Council In Special Session
Last Night Canvassed Official
Vote Cast In Municipal Elec-
tion-Regular Meeting Next
Monday Night
ALL URGE HARMONY
AND COOPERATION

The dove of good will and har-
mony spread its wings over the City
Council chamber last night, when
the newly-elected Mayor. Counselor
and Aldermen met III special session
called ny Mayor Samuel Jones The
primary object of the meeting was 10
canvass the returns of the vote cast
in Mondays election. as result of
which the officials declared them
selves elected as indicated by the
figures.
Canvassing of the returns was
mere formality. and was conducted by
City Counselor Riley. and Aldermen
Strange and Smith. who were appoint
ed committee of canvassers by the
Mayor The canvass showed the re-
suit as published in yesterdays Eve
ming Capital.
But the declaration of the vote was
not the only thing that marked the
meeting On the contrary. when
Mayor Jones took the chair as presid-
ing offieial an office which he held Is
years back. 1the falling OF his gavel
was the signal for an exchange OF
felicftations and official greetings. in
which every member OF the body had
4 few words TO say. Mayor Jones de-
livered The opening remarks in which
he made special plea for harmony
in the interest of municipal affairs
regardless OF political faith of his col
leagues In the addresses that fol-
lowed. all members spoke along the
line that their services would be for
the city first, and party considera.
tions next. and expressed the hope
that the spirit of harmony and co..
operation would prevail throughout
the deliberatI6hs tsnTbliow. fsn sdi q
Mayor Jones ahasmGa9led the frat
TSiegiffar sessSonbof tliouC0mcil gtoisbes
bheEa our M6ndaty yYhighUnOfsinext week. >
After THAR the monthly aneeaing' ofdhee
body will -be in aeoofdh nee with loneb
established custom. on the sseuonA
Monday in each month. h3 1re 80
Council Experienced Body
Being a man of experience in muni-
cipal affairs himself and surrounded
by men who have also had experience.
Republicans and Democrats alike are
redictirg a successful administra-
ton for Mr.. Jones. Former Mayor
Strange, elected as alderman from
the Second Ward. has record of 16
years service to the city-l0 years
as mayor and years prior thereto
I as alderman. Alderman Parkinson,
| First Ward, has a like record in
years, and Alderman Smith OF the
same ward. has served three terms.
John dep. Douw. elected an alderman
from the Third Ward, is former
mayor. and Major Hugh r. Riley, who
ran far ahead OF his ticket i'm defeat
\ ing w Hallam CLAUDE for counselor,
/ served in that Office a number OF
1 years ago William L. McCready. the
other Third Ward alderman, is begin
ming his second term John A. Rus
sell, Republican. Of the Fourth Ward,
hos served several terms. The two
strictly new members are Aldermen
frank II. Thompson. Jr.. Second
Ward, and John T. Stepney. colored,
Fourth Ward.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
Resolutions Committee

Following the reading OF the min
.ss Mrs Elicott appointed the fol-
hrins i've members on the Resolu-
m Committee Mrs. Robert Moss,
hbman Mrs Martin. Of Baltimore
0 Mrs Musgravc. OF Prince
se9Tgfs county: Mrs. Boley. of Tai
county and Miss Beyeridge. OF
aaImorc city
ne committee Immediately went
so conference in the old Senate
amber and the business of hearing
various committee reports was
aeG up in the main meeting The
wuam of tbcrvarious committee re7
a7s has already benn published nin
as paper Miss Emma Weber,
i'Lrmau Of the Congressional Comr
laee msdeea full and detailed re-
fH on The various measures pertain
q 20 women and Childrens legisla-
a which have interested the League
I'd wound up by urging the women
make a point Of writing To their
Nia'ors and congressman when the
Raguc requested them to do so. even
tey had written on the same sub
~ before All the congressional
were endorsed without opposi-
m
Yrs Harvey G. Bickle's report OF
Inform Laws Committee was
feNc.iye of some discussion. par
,''rh ON the subject OF uniform
.'aice laws. on the ground that di-
'fS would he greatly increased IL
unehas'iiy before marriage"
'ase were made 10 apply to men ss
~ DIS to women All objections
,'f anaIly oyerruled on the ground
q. laws discriminating agains,
a'a should be repealed.
Continued IN Pave a.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July 10
Nearly two hours after the return of
the bombing expedition to Langley
Fields. two airplanes. Martin bomb
er and a scout plane were still miss
ing. Destroyers and airplanes were
searching for them.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13
IIP51 LEGISLATIVE
CONFERENCE FOR
MARYLAND WOMEN
s.,.nore City Delegations Res
Unions Asking For Increased
p,,resentation Defeated In
Meeting OF Committee Headed
~ Mrs Robert Moss
eorIAL LAWS ASKED
FOR MEN AND WOMEN

-ss legislative conference Of the
.-.ra League Of Women Voters
..b,.d Yesterday in the chamber of
House ~ Delegates The presi-
ur, Charles Enioott was in the
81, aid delivered the opening ad-
tf
gr. Robert Moss head Of the local
.sae responded with the address
rsaome la which she said. in
.- That the women OF Maryland
...isd no welcome 10 their own
.sfal that those who were privi-
.fi 10 live under the shadow of its
.e always held themselves in
viBess TO greet them whenever
~ came 30 Annapolis
commenting on the appropriate
rs On the conference being held in
b chamber of the House of Repre-
srntes Nh. Moss said that they
ma readily see that increased
rresenDaiIou for the city Of Balti-
rov would crowd the chamber un-
ualaHably.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-07-13

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