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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
POLICE HUNT GYPSIES
SAID TO HAVE TAKEN
AWAY ALITTLE: GIRL

BALTIMORE. MD, Feb. 22.-Police
were in pursuit today of a band Of
gypsies. who. the authorities were
told. had carried, off eight-year-old
Clara Stone. who was on her way
home from school when taken.
Information was telephoned TO po-
lice headquarters this morning by Dr.
George Mclean. a friend OF the Stone
family. who said gypsies had the
child and that he was following them.
The gypsies held the child prisoner in
a closed car. he said
Acting Police Marshal Henry per
sonally took charge of the case.
The gypsy band was caught up with
a short distance beyond Overlea, but
the missing child was not found. In
the belief that she was in another ma
chine. which had gone on. the police
continued the pursuit
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
NOTED A|RMEN
AMONG DEAD IN
ROMA s WRECK
Last Of Bodies Recovered Places
Official List Of Deaths At "a.
And Injured 8-Survivors Ex-
pected To Recover-Investiga-
ton Ordered Immediately
SLOW PROGRESS IN
IDENTIFYING VICTIMS
By The Associated Pressl

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 22.-Complete-
ly wrecked by fire and explosion, the
Roma. the worlds largest semi-rigid
airship and pride of the American air
service. had yielded up today the last
of the dead of the disaster which over
took her yesterday while maneuyering
over Hampton Roads naval hase and
sent her hurtling downward TO crash
into the network of high-powered cleo
tric wires, which caused her\ to burst
into flames.
Recovery of the last lody fixed the
results of the disaster. at 81 killed.
injured and practically unharmed.
OF the dead thirty have teen iden-
tified, although many of the bodies of
those caught in the middle of the ship
when it crashed were charred and
burned beyond recognition.
These dead included some of the
air services most efficient and cour-
ageous officers and men, Major John
Thornell. commander of the ship al
her christening in Washington last
December. and Capt. Dale Mabry. her
commander during her last trip. Icing
among them
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
BONUS BILL
At A STANDSTILL
my The Associated press3

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Feb. 22-The
House Soldiers Bonus tax committee
got nowhere to-day at its first session
TO discuss ways and means of finan-
cling the bonus. Several members
were absent. and il was finally decided
to let the session so over until later
this afternoon.
Preliminary discussion. had behind
closed doors. was said to have indi-
Gated that there would be a lively
scrap before a manufacturers sales
tax was reported out There appeared
To be no doubt, however. that such a
tax would be considered as means
of financing the bonus. The first real
fight by opponents will be launched
when the Ways and Means Committee
begins consideration of the measure.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
DEPRESSION FROM
BAD HEALTH, CAUSE

George ". Wilcox. 6S years old,
prominent member of one Of the oldest
families Of Annapolis. and for many
years chief clerk in the Office OF The
Commandant o. Midsaipmen at the
Naval Academy, committed suicide at
his residence. - Murray avenue. at
$50 this morning by firing a bullet
from a 3S calibre revolver into nis
mouth Depression. brought on by
continued i'll health. is ascrited as
the cause of Mr. Wilcox's act.
Mr. Wilcox fired the fatal bullet
while dressing in his bedroom. The
lullet plowed its way downward, and.
according To DR.. William $. Welch.
who acting as coroner. viewed the
lOdy. it penetrated some of tho vital
organs Death is thought to have been
instantaneous. DR.. Welch gave YER
dict of suicide. and decided that a jury
of inquest would be unnecessary.
Funoral director b. l.. Hopping who
was called soon afterward took charge
of the tody and prepared it for burial.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed.
The crack OF the shot was heard
10y Mr.. Wilcox's oldest daughter. Miss
Claude Wilcox, who was on the first
floor at the time. She hurried up
stairs and found the PROSTATE body
OF her father on the floor. 1t is thought
Mr.. Wilcox was dead then, as he did
not utter a word. or even murmur
The shot also aroused persons living
in the immediate neighborhOod of the
Wilcox home, who upon learning of
the tragedy. offered what assistance
they could to the four children Of Mr..
Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox was twice married. His
first wife was a daughter of the late
DR.. Abram Claude. OF Annapolis, and
the second was a daughter OF the late
DR.. WashingtontG Tuck. OF Annapolis
The four surviving children are by the
second marriage. sister, Miss
Grace Wilcox. OF Washington, also
survives. An additional touch OF sad
ness is given the tragedy by the fact
that his sister was not apprised Of
what had occurred. She had come
over from Washington TO spend the
Washington's Birthday holiday with
Ger brother; arriving shortly before
IL o'clock She was prostrated by the
news impaired to her ny relatives.
Mr.. Wilcox was a nephew OF the
/ late DR. George Wells. Of Annapolis.
+ FOR over 40 years leader Of the Demo-
cratic party in Anne Arundel county.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
WOMAN'S RIGHTS BILL
TO Be RECONS|DERED

The Equal Rights bin which was
defeated in the house on Monday by
falling TO receive the constitutional
majority of 81 votes came TO life
again last night when Delegate JOS
eph. Third district. moved that the
House reconsider its action.
The motion was adopted and fur
ther consideration Of the bill made
a special order of business for next
Tuesday. when it viii again he voted
on.
The bill as ii now stands is radio
ally different from the measure pre-
pared by the women. The provisions
which would give married women the
right to choose their own name and
pass it on TO their children. choose
their own residence and put them OF
an equal with men in immunities OF
penalties for sex offenses, were balk-
ed on by practically all the members
of the House.
As il now stands the bill abou
corresponds TO the Wisconsin Women
Rights measure. The fact that the
passage is PROMISED in both party
platforms may be the deciding factor
in the vote on Tuesday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
HAULING Of
SEINE IN MAGOTHY

Anne Arundel county opponents Of
the move to close the Magothy river
TO seine and net fishing came OF vic
toriops last night in the first skir-
mish over this project. The House
Committee on Game and Fish unani-
mously voted an unfavorable report
on the bill introduced las week by
Delegate Tolle. Baltimore county.
Those who live along the river. 10th
natives and many Baltinoreans who
have summer residences there. are
said to favor the closing, but there is
strong opposition in some parts of the
county.
a similar bill has been introduced
in the Senate. and is before the Sen
ate Committee on Chesapeake Bay
and Tributaries.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
OYSTERMEN WAGING
WAR AGAINST NEW
TAXES PROPOSED

Urging that other ways be found for
raising revenue for the maintenance
of the State Conservation Commission.
a large delegation of watermen from
Kent Island appeared Tuesday after
noon before the House Committee on
TO oppose the Commissions several
bills changing the oyster laws of the
State. One of these bills provides for
an increase in the State inspection fee
from one to two cents tushel.
Another delegation. similarly mind
ed. is expected from Talbot county
tomorrow. and Senator Brady. Of Anne
Arundel. is reported to be bringing 4
delegation next Tuesday.
Opponents of higher taxes gained
the initial advantage when the House
Committee on Game and Fish unanim-
ously voted an unfayorable report on
the State Conservation Commission 8
bill TO. increase the cost OF all crab
bing licenses
Senator Legg. of Queen Anne
county. and Senator Robins OF Somer-
set county, arranged the meeting ana
both spoke in opposition to the bills.
Harrison w Vickers. Jr,, chairman of
the Conservation Commission, de
Tended the measures.
Mr. Harrison explained that il was
not the intention of the Commission
m iu,Dpca n hardc',i., M .uv cIag. 4F
oystermen or packers. but that the
chief desire in drafting the new bills
was TO equalize the burden Of inspec-
tion costs. He denied that the Com
mission is responsible for any in
crease of expenses to the oystermen or
taxpayers generally over the old sys-
TEN of supervision
Capt Jerome S Jones made a
strong plea for both tongers and dred-
gers and protested against the string
ency of the penalties provided for vio-
lation of the proposed new laws.
Loire C. Quinn. Jr., of Crisfeld. sug-
gested that the State would be able to
obtain new sources of revenue for Oys-
ter inspection service By making re-
serve out OF the seed area Of the PotoS
mac river and imposing fee of from
) to 10 cents a bushel from tOngers on
the proposed reserve.
This could not be done, Chairman
Vickers said, because OF a Torkin :
agreement with the Virginia authori-
ties, who are jointly interested with
Maryland in the maintenance of the
seed area of the Potomac.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
NATION HAS ADOPTED
WASHINCTON'S POLICY
TOWARDS WHOLE WORLD
ny The Associated Press,

BALTIMORE. MD. Feb. 22.--
The United States has adopted to-
wards the world the policy of
George Washington, Vice-Presi
dent Coolidge declared in an ad
dress at Johns Hopkins University
tdoay, mot policy of dictation,
coercion or imperialism" but of
cooperation and helpfulness. and
of faith in the sanction of the
rights of humanity to higher de-
velopment
America stands ready, he said,
to bear its share of the burdens of
the world, but lit cannot live the
life of other peoples, nor remove
from them the necessity of work
ing out their own prosperity"
Mr.. Coolidge received the hon
orary degree of Doctor of Laws.
The Willingness of the Ameri-
can people to make sacrifices for
the welfare of the world is shown
by the policy of their government,
he said, in holding the Arms Con-
ference at Washington, and par
ticularly its proposal for the re-
duction of naval armament. OF
the other major accomplishment
of the conference. the four-pOwer
treaty the Vice-President said,
that Its great strength is its sim
plicIty and that it rests on the
sanction OF justice"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
WOMEN VOTERS TEA
FOR MISS R|STEAU
ON SHROVE TUESDAY

The League of Women Voters OF
Anne Arundel county will entertain
at a tea in honor of Miss Mary Ris-
teau. the woman member of the Legis-
lature. on Tuesday next, February 2S.
from 10 s O'Clock at the home OF
the county president, Mrs. Robert
Moss, Shipwright and Revell streets
Mrs. Moss will he assisted in re-
ceiving the guests by Mrs. st. George
Barber. vice-president. Mrs. Clarence
NJ. White, secretary. and Mrs. T. j.
Linthicum, treasurer. will preside az
the tea table. and the following ladies
who are members of the League will
assist in the dining room: Mrs. John
p. Rippere. Mrs. Samuel II. Brown
Mrs. George A. Moss. Miss Nancy Wal
ton, Mrs. w. ]. King and Mrs. Roberi
Todd Whitten.
No cards have teen sent, but the
League hopes that all OF its town ano
county memhers. and those who re
joice with them that one of their sex
sits in the halls Of the Maryland Leg
islature will he present to greet tbs
LADY from Hartford"
The regular monthly geeiing Of the
League will he held in the morning
of the 2s at 1870. in the Leagues
headquarters, School street. large
attendance is urged.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
CLASS OF 81 PLANS
A REUNION IN JAPAN

Tentative plans are now being con-
sidered by Secretary DENLY for the
next reunion Of the famous Naval
Academy class OF 81, which It is pro-
posed TO hold in Japan.
II will be remembered that one Of
the features of last years reunion was
the class attendance at the wedding
of Miss Fay Doyen. daughter OF Mrs.
Doyen and the late General Charles A.
Doyen. member of the class, to En-
sign Felix Johnson.
A reunion in Japan was suggested
By the Japanese Admiral Baron Uria,
himself a member Of the class Of 1881.
when he was in the United States last
spring 10 attend the 1921 reunion
If the present plan is carried out
the transport Henderson would sail
for the Orient in, May with a passen-
ger list including Secretary OF War
Weeks. Rear-Admiral Henry p. VIII
son. Major-General George Barnett, OF
the Marine Corps; Brigadier- -GeneIAl
HAYNES, Of the Marines. and Senator
Weller, of Maryland, all members OF
the class of 81.
Secretary DENLY. although not
member of the class, expects to ac-
company the party, which win inciude
China and the Philippines in its
itinerary
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
SIM FEN CONVENTION
WOULD ADJOURN ) MONTHS
(By The Associated Press.)

DUBLIN. IRELAND, Feb. 22.-An
agreement to adjourn the Ard Fheis.
the Sim Fein national convention, for
three months was reached today. the
convention leaders favoring such ac-
ton After Eamon De Valera and Ar
thur Griffith had answered several
questions regarding 1t, the convention
by a viva voce vote approved the
agreement and adjourned.
The reaching of the agreement came
as a welcome surprise TO the dele
gates generally as il enabled the Ard
Fheis to carry its session over for
three months without the necessity of
a split in the Sim Feln on the issue
OF the Irish Free State.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
TO COMMAND SHIP
BEARING STATES NAME

Capt. David F. Sellers. who has been
aide TO Secretary DENLY, will be the
new commander of Americas greatest
hattleship. the Z. S. S. Maryland. An
nouncement of the change in detail
was made yesterday.
Captain Preston, of Baltimore, who
has heen in command of the Mary
land, has completed his present term
of sea duty and is now to be assigned
to shore duty. Capt. Hayne Ellis. re-
cent liaison officer in connection with
the Arms Conference. will be Secre-
tary Denhy's new aide.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
NEW FLOWER SHOP TO
OPEN ON MD. AVENUE

new flower shop is about 10 be
opened in town by James Stewart
and Thomas Basil who will locate
their business at e. Maryland avenue.
which was formerly Bernier's hat
store.
Both proprietors have had great
deal of experience in the florist bust
ness. Mr. Stewart having been for
several years with the Seidewitz Com
rany. that formerly had large green
houses here
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
DIVIDE
ON SPENDING
Of ROAD FUND
Annapolis And Other Towns In
sist On Reimbursement OF
Money Already Spent In Paw
ing Streets That Are Connect
ing Links OF Highway System
ALSO OPPOSED TO
COMMISSION CONTROL

The smaller towns of Maryland ap-
pear divided into three classes as to
the State Roads Commissions bill TO
use about S645,O00 of the money TO
be raised by the proposed tax on gas
ollne, in paving streets in incorpor-
in the State system of arterial high
ways. This situation developed at a
hearing on the bill held at the State
House yesterday afternoon. AT which
the Mayors of Is Incorporated towns.
or their representatives. were present
and entered into discussion of the
pending legislation
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
WASHINGT0N'S BIRTHDAY
AND NOTED EVENTS Is
HISTORY or NATION
FEBRUARY -

George Washington wa 5
born on February %. 1882.
Florida was ceded by Spain
To the United States on Febfu-
ary %. 1919.
The first railroad in Cali
f0rnia was declared open on
February -. 1856
Troops under General Sher-
man were defeated ly the Con-
federa;es at West Point, Mass.
ou February %. 1864.
The first national Prohibi-
ton convention was held at
Columbus, Ohio, on February
%. 1872.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
Patient At Hospital

Mrs. Lee Parker. who with her hus-
band and family recently took up her
residence in Annapolis, has been a
patient at the Emergency Hospital for
the past week Mrs Parker was op-
Grated on last Saturday and is re-
ported TO he resting more comfort
ably today than at any time since
the operation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22

MINE WORKERS DO NOT
WANT X. T.. MEN IN STRIKE
tny Tne A@sociated rress.I

CHICAGO, ILL. Feb. 22.- The
United Mine Workers of America do
not want the nations railroad en-
ployees 10 join them in strike. John
L. Lewis, president of the miners, said
today in an address opening the con-
ference of leaders.
Mr.. Lewis spoke of what he termed
the coming strike of miners" and
said his organization wanted only the
full moral support of the carriers en-
ployees.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
More Wounded In Belfast
tlsy Tie Associated Press.'

BELFAST. Feb. 22.-Severai per-
sons were wounded today in fresh
outbreak of, firing on the East side,
said to have resulted in vendetta
against saloon keepers having Sim
Fein sympathies. Military guards
we're stationed at all the saloons in
the York street district
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
Convalescing From Grip

Hyman Zelkowitz, who has been
confined to his home since Saturday
with grip and threatened pneumonia
is now better and was able to go out
today for a while.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22

Gets Half Ton Of Coal

John Wolford. of Eastport, was the
lucky winner of the half ton of coal,
the drawing for which was conducted
by the Independent Fire Company
Monday night Mr. Wolford was the
holder of No. 301. which was the num-
her drawn
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
Where Annapolis Stands

Annal olis is stoutly opposed TO that
provision in the bill which would give
TO the Roads Commission complete
sovereignty over streets proposed to
lie paved, in that municipal authori-
ties would have to secure permis-
sion from the Roads Board tefore any
street could te dug into for any pur-
pose. City Counselor Hugh r. Riley,
presented the claims of Mayor Jones
and members OF the City Council.
Presenting this phase of the matter
Counselor Riley said the citv wante'
the bill TO give municipalities the right
to say what streets Should lie po,.A
and when and how. and he objected
to having to go to the State Roads
Commission for a permit every time
it might bo necessary to cut into
hard surfaced street to mend a broken
main or lay water, gas or sewer
pipe. He though sufficient protec-
ton might be given the State Roads
Commission by the municipalities Civ
ing a bond to cover such cases
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
.lDPTPLAN To
PAY ALL BILLS
0NCA5H BASIS

OF Commissioners De
10. To Discontinue Old Gus
..~ OF Issuing Ceruhcates kx-
.,,5e5 Over Various Periods
81 Time
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
CITY OBSERVES
WASH|NGTON'S
DAY QUIETLY
Spring-Like Temperature On An
niversary Of Father Of Coun-
try Lured Many Folks Out Of
Doors-Exercises At St. Johns
And Schools
JUDGE MOSS SPEAKS
TO YOUNG CADETS

Though there was nothing by way
Of formal celebration. Annapolis to-
day observed the one hundred and
nintieth birthday anniversary of the
Father of His Country. appropriately
as a holiday.
Banks and public Offices suspended
business for the whole day and many
for all or part of the day. The ideal
Springlike weather was sufficient 10
lure all hands into a movement to
make the holiday more general. The
General Assembly continued in ses-
sion. however. because of the large
amount of business before it, although
the two houses did not run full tilt,
and resolutions on the occasion were
adopted in both branches.
National Salute Fired
Principal in the line of an official
mark of the anniversary was the fir
ing of the national salute Of Il guns
from TIE battery aboard the station
ship Reina Mercedes at noOn.and ships
were in full dress from sunrise to
sunset.
st. Johns College and the public
schools held programs BETTING the
occasion. The program of exercises
was more elaborate at the college, the
feature being an address delivered BY
Judge Robert Moss. of the local Cir
cult Court Dr. Thomas Fell. presi-
dent, presided over the ceremonies,
which opened by singing "My Country
'Tis of Thee" Willis II. White, MEM
ber Of the graduating class, then de-
livered an address on the open
DOOR" taking the exemplary life OF
Washington as the foundation of his
remarks.
Washington. Patriotism and the
Soldiers Bonus" the latter an issue
now paramount before Congress, were
coupled in the address delivered by
Judge Moss. He referred to Washing
ton as the really great man among
mon of the world, and speaking OF the
bonus bill, he said the spirit Of the
men of America today should be like
that of Westinghouse contribute to
the welfare of their country without
exI Getting reward therefor
Following Judge Moss. Dr. f. J..
Continued ON Page 81
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
Ceun,elor 10 Draft Bill

acton WAS taken following a
r4]mrc1 by james 4. Walton.
rcr from Annapolis, who
hartman os the committee
n.a. which bad given due CON
aaan ~ f1c matter. The report
approved and upon motion Of
CATS aJr ko'll Nicholas IL.
aa eumel to the Board was au-
ssl rs prepare bin cmhodying
t 10. "a hc presented 10 the
azure uow ia session Details in
1ssfa7 with the loan are yet 20 he
isl aat but it is understood that
amount nilI he approximately
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
c. v. WILCOX
ENDS H|SL|FE
BY SHOOTING

Prominent Member Of Old An,
napolis Family, Fires Bullet
Into Mouth While Dressing At
His Home AT Murray Hill This
Morning
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
HagerstONn Backs Riley

Mayor Ankeney. of Hagerstown,
said he was in accord with the hill as
it stands with the exception of the
control of the streets. but he stood
with Annapolis on that question.
Mayor Wrightson. OF Easton, in
dorsed the stand of Annapolis He
said the towns which have put off paw
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-22
ASSOCIATED PRESS

a r..osfChes d ! q I
= ,'-f sr. published IN
1t.' Fv,ning Capital
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-09-23
HIs oDPECT ALI SUBLIME

My object all sublime
l shall achieve in time
TO let the punishmcnt fit the crime,
the punishment fit the crime.
. This charming little song in Sulli-
vans MISado exactly fits the ideas
and ideals of Judge Thomas ?. Riley
Of Maiden, Justice who holds forth
in that Massachusetts city. a man
was brought into his court for having
particularly filthy stall. Judge Riley
ordered the man TO turn the horse
out to pasture and to sleep in the stall
while the horse was enjoying the va
cation. A policeman was detailed to
see that there was no evasion. when
the horse got back the stall was clean.
Ice men arrested for giving short
weight were sentenced to deliver free
ice for the rest Of the summer to the
customers they had defrauded. A
mlkman who had extracted the
cream from the milk was ordered to
deliver free cream.
In imposing fines Judge Riley
makes a point to ascertain whether
or not the culprit or the culprit's
family will suffer most severely. II
he finds the burden will fall on the
family he deviacs some other punish
mcnt.
Maiden Is a suburb Of Boston. and
the DEGREES of Judge Riley have
aroused considerable interest through
out New England No one has yet
arisen TO offer any severe criticism.
A magistrate who tempers justice
with common sense is not likely to be
unpopular. Even the man who had
to sleep in the horses stall doubtless
considers himself lucky in not having
been sent to jail. And his family did
not have to go on short rati0ns.