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Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
ELLIS WARD, FAMOUS
OARSMAN. DIES AT n:
WAS WELL KNOWN HERE

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26.-ElIis f
ward. rowing coach, died yesterda,
from paralysis, with which he wa.
stricken three months ago. He was T.
years old and until his retirement Il,
1913 mad been coach of the Universit,
OF pennsylvania crews nearly thirty.
ive years. There were nine brothers
all famous as oarsmen.
Ellis Ward was a finished sculler
and many of his original ideas were
adopted by colleges and clubs
throughout the world.
Ward was well-known in iocaI
aquatic circles. having visited Anna.
polls regularly for years when the
University of Pennsylvania crews
contested for supremacy in shell
races on the Severn.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
Daylight Saving"
Ends At 2 A. M.
Tomorrow

Just two hours after
midnight the daylight
saving" ordinance will au-
tomatically expire and An
napolitans again will be
back to standard time.
Before going to bed to-
night, it will be well to re-
member TO turn back the
clock one hour, for if this
little act is disregarded you
will find your clock an-hour
ahead in the morning.
The end of daylight
saving" also means, of
course, that beginning
Monday the local banks
and business houses will
conform to standard time
in their opening and clos
ing.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
K. OF P. PLANS DRIVE
TO SWELL MEMBERSHIP
Team Captains Named And
Much Interest Has Been
Aroused In Campaign
MAY REMODEL BUILDING

Much interest has been aroused by
the membership of the local lodge oi
knights of Pythias in plans now be-
ing formulated for the CAMPAIGN and
drive for new members throughout the
Domain of Maryland during this id.l
AT the last meeting an unusually large
attendance brought out the enthus-
iasm which is being shown in the pro-
posed movement and several PROPOSE
tions were generally discussedibe
The lodge has selected Mayor, sam
uel Jones, who is past officer in the
local organization, as the Command
er" in charge of the campaign and
drive, and it is felt they have an able
and efficient loader.
Team Captains Named
The captains" of the various teams
have been named by the commander
as follows: A. Elwood Martak, Team
No. L; Harry F. King, Team No. q;
William. H. Weaver, Team No. 3;
Henry T. Boettcher, Team No. a, an6
Richard b. Holiday, Team No. 5
Each captain" has named five mem
bers to compose his team, and as
prizes will be offered to the most sue
cessful team, as well as individual
prizes, competition in the drive is ex-
pected to be rather keen.
One of the members of the lodge
stated that plans are being informally
discussed to enlarge the present build
ing of the Pythians which is located
on School street. 1t was said that
the proposed enlargement would prob
ably mean an additional story, max
ing the new building three stories
The lodge rooms would be removed
to the third floor, the second fiool
being used for reception hall, en-.
tortainments, and the like. In the re-
arrangement mention was also made
that one of the Offices located on the
ground floor might be renovated and
converted into library and rest room
for members of the Pythian Order.
Many Favor Plan
. 1t is understood that the contem-
plated changes have been discussed
only informally and have not yet been
presented before the lodge body. How
ever, it is stated that several of the
members have given their approval OF
the plan to make use of one of the
offices for the exclusive use of its
members, as not only members of the
local lodge would be benefited. but
visiting Pythians as well. Many young
men in Annapolis would welcome the
advent of such a room as it would
afford similar yet greater advantages
that a ''Y' rest room affords.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
ROUND BAY EN- FETE
FOR SPORT CARNIVAL
Program Of Aquatic Events To
Be Held On Severn This
Afternoon
BIG DANCE IN EVENING

Fancy diving. boat racing. swimm.
ing and dancing will hold interest at
Round Bay this afternoon when the
annual water carnival will be held in
the waters of the Severn river. Be-
sides the residents many entries have
been received from Annapolis. Sher.
wood Forrest and Severna Park
aquatic stars. There will be aquatic
events for men. women, boys and girls.
Canoe racing, consisting of singles,
doubles. fours and sailing races, and
motor races will make up the boat
events. Canoes from Sherwood For
rest will compete as will paddlers from
neighboring sections. Most of the
residents hail from Baltimore, living
along the Severn during vacation
season.
There will be swimming and fancy
diving events held for men and wom-
en-. while novice entries have events
OF their own. In the mems events
will be included the 50-yard crawl
stroke, 50-yard back-stroke and fancy
diving. The women will have a So
yard breast-stroke race and diving
also. The female entries from Sher-
wood Forrest are favored in the latter
event These events will start at 2.30
o'clock.
At o'clock a dance will be given
at Severn Inn and at the same time a
carnival will be held. During the day
the carnival will be held along the
beach. The proceeds will go toward
public improvements.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
FOUR SEEK OFFICE OF
CITY POLICE JUSTICE

Appointment of a police justice for
Annapolis to fill the vacancy created
by the death a few days ago of ]
Roland Brady is expected to be an
nounced by Governor Ritchie withir
a few days. At least four names have
been mentioned in connection will
the Office. These are Harry Leitch
r. H. Simmons, Asa A. Joyce ant
Samuel Davis The appointment, O.
course. is Democratic one, and it IL
understood that number of part,
men are favorable to Samuel Davis
The Governor. however, has not form
ally taken the matter up for con
sideration
Annapolis, under the law, has tw.
police magistrates. The other is DR.
William S. Welch. The late MI
Brady held Office for several years.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
MRS. RACHEL MITCHELL,
SO, DIES AT EASTPORT

Mrs. Rachel r. Mitchell, SO years
old, died last night at the residence
of her granddaughter, Mrs. A. L.
Boettcher, 279 First street. Death
was due to the infirmities of age.
Funeral services will be held from
the above residence tomorrw after
noon at o'clock. and interment will
be in ST. Anne's cemetery. Funeral
Directors James S. Taylor and Sens
have charge of arrangements.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
VISITING PREACHERS AT
CALVARY M. E. CHURCH

The preachers at Calvary Metho.
dist Episcopal Church tomorrow will
be Rev. Walter G. Mcneil. ID. D., a
former pastor in this city. and nov
OF Washington, who will have charge
OF the IL a. m. service, and Rev. Glenn
r. Pease. will preach at the s D. m
service. Rev. DR.. Pease has recently
come from Kansas. and is now prin.
cipal of the Anne Arundel Academy
at Millersville, this county The pub
lie is invited to attend both services.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
DEATH OF ST. GEORGE
BARBER HALTS TODAYS
BIG BASEBALL FRACAS

Because of the death of ST
George Barber. president of the Board
of County Commissioners, the base
ball game between the team of Dav-
idsonville, and an All-Star combina-
ton representing Annapolis, booked
to be played on the diamond at St
Johns College this afternoon, was
called off at the instance of the coun-
tians. .
Mr.. Barber was known as a keen
enthusiast of the great National game
and had virtually been the financial
life of the Davidsonville nine for the
last several years. Under existing
conditions, the Davidsonville players
preferred not to engage in the COM
bat scheduled for today.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
MRS. LOWMAN SERIOUSLY
ILL OF PTOMAINE RESULT
EATING CANDY, BELIEF

Suffering from an attack or pto-
maine poisoning, Mrs. Annie $. Low.
man. 40 years old, of Annapolis,
widow Of Rein b. Lowman. is in a
critical condition at the Emergency
Hospital. Mrs. LOwman was taken
suddenly i'll Tuesday night soon after
she had eaten a piece of cocoanut
candy and it is thought this was re-
sponsible for her Hines. She became
violently i'll during the night and her
condition, growing worse on Wednes-
DAY, it was decided to remove her to
the hospital.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
tcontInued on Page 81
STATE COLLECTS $4,553
FOR MOTOR VIOLATIONS

Fines for violations of the State
Motor Vehicle law reached total of
$4,S5S. the weekly report of Automo-
bile Commissioner E. Austin Baugh-
man for the period as of Thursday
last shows. County fines imposed
amounted to $9.361, and Baltimore
city. SLIP. No Annapolis arrests are
listed in the report submitted by Com
missioner Baughman.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
MOOSE LODGE SHOWS
BIG GROWTH IN YEAR

Mrs. James J. Davis, wife of the
Secretary of Labor. as a deputy di-
rector general of the Loyal Order of
moose, read yesterday at the annual
convention at Aurora. ILL.,. the report
Oh her husband. the director general
On the progress the Moose have made
during the year.
Ihe report showed that 62 new
lodges were established, 2S59 oper
charters given and 1873 new mem.
bers initiated.
Z over 100000 belong to the order
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
MONTHLY MEETING OF
WOMEN VOTERS LEAGUE

The regular meeting of the League
of Women Voters will be held on
Tuesday next at 1880 o'clock in the
Old Senate Chamber of the State
House. The president of the league,
Mrs. Robert Moss, who recently re-
turned from a three weeks absence,
will be in the chair.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
OVER HALF MILLION ON
FEDERAL PAYROLL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The total
number of Federal Government en-
ployees in the executive civil service
on June 30 last had been reduced to
56O,S63. the Civil Service Commission
announced today. as compared to a
total of 917.76O on Armistice day and
43S,057 at the end OF the last fiscal
year before the United States entered
the war.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
MRS. RIORDAN'S FUNERAL
TO BE HELD MONDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
Riordan, widow of John Riordan. who
died at her residence on Charles
street. Annapolis, Thursday night,
will be held from st. Mary's Catholic
Chuch at $50 o'clock Monday morn
ing and burial will be in ST. Marys
cemetery. Arrangements for the OBJ
sequies are in charge of Funeral Di.
rectOrs James S. TAYLOR and Sons.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
REPLACING POLICEMAN
WHO TAKES VACATION

In the absence OF Police officer
Jones Of Eastport. who is taking a
holiday, Theodore Christensen, better
known as Theodore Hansen, will fill
his duties. Mr.. Jones and his wife
and daughter, Miss Louise Jones, viii
spend two weeks visiting relatives in
Anne Arundel and Prince Georges
counties, as well as brother of Mr..
Jones, in Washington.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
ANNAPOLIS A. c. PLAYS
CEDAR GROVE SUNDAY

Annapolis Athletic Clubs baseball
team will entertain the nine from
Cedar Grove, in the lower county, to-
morrow afternoon. The contest will
be staged on the clubs diamond a.
Weit Annapolis. starting at 2:3C
o'clock. The countians have strone
combination, having played two close
games with the crack Davidsonville
nine this season.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
Marriage Licenses

REYNOLDS-ALGIE- Elmer Rev
nolds, 81; Camille A. Algie, 25: both
of Baltimore city.
DEARBORN-SEGELKEN - George
H. Dearborn, 2S. Lincolnville, Me-;
Emma F. Segelken, IS. Eastport, Nd
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26

Tomorrow the Gambrills Athletic
Club will lineup against the Nameless
Athletic Association at Gambrills in
iouble-header. the first game to start
lat 2:15 D. m.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
MARYLAND CONTINUES
AMONG WETTEST STATES
NATIONAL POLL SHOWS

Maryland continues one Of the wet
test States in the Union, according
to the national prohibition poll of the
Literary Digest
The results tabulated in yesterday s
issue show that this State is one OF
four in which the women return a
larger vote for repeal Of the Eigh.
teenth Amendment than for its en-.
forcement. In the main poll, com
posed OF both men and women. Mary
land is one OF two States in which
repeal wins over enforcement. II is
the only State to return a larger vote
for repeal than for either enforce
ment or modification.
Marylands vote in the main poll
is as follows:
For enforcement. .3.145
For modification. .4,O44
FOR repeal. .... ..~-...... .4,O93
In four States-New York. Wiscon-
sin, Louisiana and Maryland-the
women's vote for repeal is larger than
their vote for enforcement Mary
lands woman vote is as follows:
For enforcement. .3l7
For modification. .250
FOR repeal. l............ 2a1
In the national poll, the women are
one and one half per ceUt dryer than
the men. In the national poll the
vote shows a majority for modifica.
tion. though enforcement is clos:
second. The main poll is as follows:
For enforcement. ........ 302.5l5
For modification. 50. ....$22,32S
For repeal. ...--......1 162.632
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-26
CLAIMS
St. c. BARBER
At HOME TODAY
President OF Board Of County
Commissioners Had Been Ill
ONLY Few Days OF Pneumonia
And Septic Poison-Contracted
Cold At Ball Game
ILLNESS RAPIDLY
BECAME DESPERATE

81 George Barber, 3S years old,
President Of the Board OF County
commissioners Of Anne Arundel
.o,By died at 1906 o'clock this aft.
.,Boon at his residence on South river
n.oging an illness OF less than a
s,sk His death is a great shock TO
As friends i'm Annapolis and through.
gi the county. as only few knew of
bs fness until yesterday when at
ending physicians realized that his
nBdIton was desperate Pneumonia
Ind septic poison was ascribed as the
aB,e Of death. Mr. Barber is surviv-
cd by a widow
Taken III Sunday
Nr Barber was taken i'll on Sunday
Ht He contracted "A cold while at
tnding a baseball game at Davidson
Vile on Saturday He was an ardent
baseball enthusiast This was follow
ID w sore throat. Pneumonia
np.dy developed and this was fol-
hved In turn by septic poison, and
BIS condition was regarded as desper-
ate from the outset Last night, at
tending physicians practically aban-
ioned hope of his recovery, although
@ Was stated that If his condition re-
iponded to treatment, and he sur
uWi today, he would probably re-
cover Dr J Mortimer Hayes, of
jacksonville, and DR.. Walton II
Hopkins, Of Annapolis, had been in
constant attendance upon the patient
specialist from Johns Hopkins Hos
plal also was called in consultation
Native OF New Jersey
Mr. Barber was native of Engel-
vooi. ~ j With Mrs. Barber he
settled in this county about twelve
yNs ago having purchased a fine
esa,e near the head of South river.
Continued on Page ~
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The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
RITCHIE'S SLAYER
WINS ACQUITTAL
Ezra AinswOrth Found Not
Guilty of Murder Charge
Against Him.

The case of the State VS.. Ezra
Ainsworth went to trial last Thurs
day at the August term of the Cir
cult Court at Monticello at 1880 o.
clock.
The jury was organized Thursday
afternoon and evidence began by
witnesses summoned Friday morning
and continued through Friday nights
session.
The State was represented by Dis
trict Attorney Toxic Hall assisted by
Hon. J. w. Cassidy; the defense by
Hon. Ed Patterson, of the Monticello
bar and Maui & Yawn of the Brook
haven bar.
Opening argument was made by
Mr.. Cassidy in a speech that lasted
one hour and thirty-seven minutes
and was followed by Mr.. Patterson,
of the defense who spoke one hour.
Hon. ]. A.-Naul Of the firm of Maui
& Yawn concluded the argument for
the defense in remarkable and, as
it proved, an effective and convinc-
ing speech before the jury. which
covered one hour and twenty-five
minutes.
District Attorney Hall concluded
the argument for the prosecution.
The case went to the jury at 4:30
p. M, Saturday and the verdict of
mot guilty" was presented the court
at 10.45 Sunday morning.
1t has been stated by student
Of criminal cases that 1t was one of
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
STUDENT ARRESTED
AS MURDER SUSPECT
Widow of Slain Proprietor of
Jackson Boarding House is
Questioned.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 21-Everett
Lumpkin, vocational student, was
jailed today in connection with the
murder of j. H. Lewis, aged proprie-
tor of boarding house, whose body
was found yesterday afternoon IN a
gully at the edge of Pearl River
swamp, one side of his face having
been shot away.
Lumpkin denies any connection
with the affair.
Lumpkin is alleged to have pur-
chased a shotgun Saturday afternoon
from a pawn shop together with
three shells. The owner of the shop
has identified him as the purchaser.
Part of shotgun was found near
the spot where the killing occurred
and 1t is believed it was a part Of
the gun purchased by Lumpkin.
This afternoon the widow of the
tragedy victim was questioned, but
the officers refused to announce
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
LIVE ELECTRIC WIRE
KILLS JOHN BARRANCO
Got Tangled in Ford Wheels
Blown Down in Saturday
Night Storm.

AS the result of the attempt of,
John Barranco Saturday night at
8:15, to remove a fallen electric
light wire from the wheels of Ford
car in which it had become entang-
led and in which he was riding, Bar
ranca received an electric shock es-
timated at several thousand volts and
was Instantly killed.
A severe electrical wind and rain
storm of half an hours duration had
occurred just prior to the accident.
AS the weather was clearing UP V.M.
Barranco in his Ford ear, accompa-
MED by his nephew, John, started
for Brookhaven from his uncle's
home in Pearlhaven. They had ira
yeled a block when a wire became
entangled in the front wheels of the
machine. John Barranco got out of
the car with the intention of olsen
gaging the wire. AS soon as he
touched the metal, highly charged
with electricity, the roadway also
being sea of mud and water, he
was knocked senseless. Neighbors,
friends and relatives Immediately
carried the dead man to his uncle's
residence near by, but the victim.
never showed any sign Of life after
the time he received the shock.
Young Barranco lived in Buffalo,
N. Y, and was in this section on a
short visit. He was only 19 years
of age and a perfect specimen Of
physical manhood. He was reared
in McComb and Magnolia and his
mother resides in New Orleans
Pending funeral arrangements his
body was taken in charge and en-
balmed by the Hartman Undertake
ing establishment.
". M. Barranco. the uncle in whose
home the nephew was visiting, is
well known from jackson to New Or
leans. being a wholesale banana
dealer. He moved here only three
weeks ago from Jackson, and pur-
chased residence at Pear1haven
where he resides with his family.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
BrOOkhaven Squadron Goes to
Monticello.

DIR. I. w. Cooper. president of
Whitworth College, preached at Mon
ticello last Sunday morning and in
the afternoon the Brookhaven Squad
ron about seventy-five strong went
out in fifteen automobiles to aid in
spiritual uplift. Mr.. ]. M. Wood,
chairman of the organization presid-
ed and Mr.. Chas. Hamilton led in
prayer. Miss Jennie Vardeman pre-
sided at the piano while the orches-
ira composed of Miss Constable, Sex
ton Penn, Luther Magee and Benton
Cain gave inspiring music. There
were number of speakers including
Messrs. McMullen, Lewis Wood,
Turnbough, w. d. Davis. G. M.
Langford and others. Mr.. e. M. Bee
suggested that season Of prayer be
held before each advent Of the
Squadron from Brookhaven. Mr..
Dan Bolian, of Bogue Chitto, led in
the closing prayer.
There was an immense crowd and
the spirit was fine. Monticello ex-
poets to organize to "Tell the Story
more effectively than heretofore.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
Meetings at Baptist Church.

DR.. Louis Entzminger, well known
ex-pastor of New Orleans First Bap-
tist church from which service he
went out to take up the work of an
evangelist, began a series of meet
ings in the interest of the Sunday
School here last Sunday. A religious
census of the town was taken Sunday
afternoon and reports made Monday
evening. showing the field was wait
ing for the harvest; but the workers
had been few. Mr.. McCravy, the an
nounced singer arrived Monday and
is organizing for the regular meet
ing that will begin next Sunday. DR..
Entzminger's sermons of last Sunday
held promise of helpful meeting.
The people assembled in great
numbers. many occupying the bal
cony.
Rents are going high. Build more
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
Slayer Of Robert MoretOn to Be Tried
in Franklin County.

During the term or court that OPP
ems at Meadville next Monday the
case Of the State vs. John Beavers
will come up for trial. Beavers Is
charged with the murder Of Robert
d. Moreton at Quentin last Christ
mas eve. Hon. Tew and other mem-
bers Of the bar win plead for the de-
Tense while the State win be repre-
sented by District Attorney R. e.
Bennett. Hon. T. Brady, Of the
Brookhaven frm Of Brady, Dean &
Hobbs. and Hon. Luther Whiting
ton of the law firm Of Wilmington
6 Magee. Of Franklin.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
trict on Aug. Is. 1922. hnd that the
results of said election were as fol-
lows. to-Wit:-

II appearing from the above vote
that e. J. Simmons had received a
majority of 1886 votes over D. NJ.
Miller, it is therefore hereby ordered
that Hon. E. j. Simmons, Magnolia,
Mississippi. be and he is hereby de-
clared the nominee of the Democrat
ic party for the office of Circuit
Judge of the 14th Judicial District
(Circuit Court) State of Mississippi.
j. M. Afford, Chairman.
B.SLampton Crawford, Sec.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
Percy Gums Official
Majority 5,042 Votes

The official tabulation Of votes
cast for Congressman In the Seventh
Congressional District, made by the
Democratic Congressional Executive
Committee at the meeting Of that
body yesterday in McComb, gave the
following as the official count by
eonnfies.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
Baseball Team Guests at Barbecue of
Jackson (Tenn.) Elks.

Just as the Leadger goes to press
a telegram is received from Jackson
Tennessee, signed Warren L. Dull
who writes to inform the redoubtable
hackers and all interested in the
Brookhaven baseball aggregation
that today the Brookhaven players
are special guests of the Jackson,
Tenn, B. P. o. E., at their annual
barbecue and Squirrel Stew at Eel
thensal Springs. THE Jackson peo-
pie are treating Brookhaven boys
royalty" says our reporter.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
Picayune Farmer Murdered by Mask
ed Men.

Picayune. Miss, Aug. 21.-Travis
Wheat. farmer, was called from
home shortly after midnight last
night by party Of masked men and
when he is alleged to have refused
to accompany them he was shot and
killed during quarrel which fol-
lowed.
Clarence Archie, section foreman
and brother-in-law of Wheat's sur
rendered to the authorities and will
be given a preliminary hearing We'd
nesday. 1t is expected other arrests
will follow.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23

Mrs. Chas. Hamilton and family
are enjoying Fair River outing this
week. Mr.. Hamilton sharing its pleas
ures as much as business will per-
NIT.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23

The Municipal Band Concert will
be held at the Fairgrounds Friday
evening instead Of in the heart of the
city as previously.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23
whether or not any additional infor-

nation was obtained.
Sheriff Lewis Williams tonight
said that satisfactory progress was
being made in investigating the mur-
der and he expected to effect other
arrests soon.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23

the hardest fought legal battles in
the history of jurisprudence.
Brookhaven's prominent and pop
ular law firm has been warmly con-
graduated upon its victory in the
contest.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-08-23

Rents are going high. Build more
houses.