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Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09
JAIL WARDEN IS
OVERPOWERED;2. Z.
NEGROES ESCAPE
John H. Weldon, Head Of Coun-
ty Jail, Roughly Handled In
Broad Light Of Daylight
Watchman Jones, Apparently
Derelict, Suspended.
ONE DASHED OUT AS ~
GUARD STOOD NEARBY

Overpoweripg the warden,
John +. Weldon, two negro pris-
oners awaiting action OF the
grand jury at the coming April
term of the Circuit Court made
good their delivery from the Anne
Arundel county Jail here in the
broad light of day today.
While lone grabbed him in an
arm clinch and the other began
to pummel him about the face
and body and attempted to gag
him after he had performed an
act of service, Mr.. Weldon, who
is an aged man, was brushed
aside and thrown against the
wall of the corridor, and the ne
groes hastily made their escape
through the front door Of the
Calvert street institution.
Night Waterman Suspended
Clinton Jones, night watchman at
the prison, was standing nearby at
the time, and according to the war
den. could have prevented the escape
OF at least one OF the men. but ap-
parently made little effort Mean
while, Jones has been suspended from
duty by Shoriff Harry T. Levely
pending an investigation.
Who Prisoners Are
The men who made the delivery are
Joseph Alston. held for the larceny
of 10 chickens. and Philip Howard.
otherwise known as "Mose" Howard.
held on a charge of assault with In
tent to kill. Both had been confined
in the Jail for more than two months.
Howard having been committed in de-
fault OF $500 bail. Howard is de-
scribed as a big, powerful negro. and
Aston is much smaller.
Jones is an appointee OF the Sheriff.
The Board OF County Commissioners.
though not in regular session, was
tconfsnmed an Page O.,
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09
CAPT. MURPHY FETES
COMPANY M TOSSERS
Gives Dinner At Carvel Hall In
Honor Of Players And
Managers
HAD SUCCESSFUL SEASON

AS a testimonial to the interest dis
played by them during the basketball
season just closed, as well as the
success attained on the court. Cap
tain Daniel ]. Murphy. commanding
officer of Company M" Annapolis
unit OF the First Infantry. Maryland
NATIONAL Guard, last night entertain
ed the members of the squad at din
ner at Carvel Hall. Covers were laid
for nine, including the host. Others
present were J. Anderson, centre, al
so captain and coach; c. l.. Robbins,
manager; w. Musterman, and F..
Weidman. guards; W. Ackenback, aud
A. Meyette, forwards, and L. Meyette,
assistant manager
Summary OF Season
The soldiers had highly success
ful season on the court as the fol-
lowing scores indicate:
Annapolis Athletic Club, 25 to Q;
Reina Mercedes, Is to 1S; Mohr Quint,
of Baltimore, 40 to IL: Kiowa Club.
Baltimore, 80 to 13; Alert Club, Bal
timore, 10 to IA; Rescue Hose Com
pany, % to 13: Annapolis A. c., "a
to IL; Reina Mercedes, 20 to s; Com
pany IF" of Hyattsville, at Hyatts-
vile, II to 26; Annapolitan Five. II
to 20; Rescue Hose Company, 81 to
IL; Annapolitan Five, 36 to "a; Com
pany "a" Frederick, at Frederick, rs
to Is; Lithuanian-Americans. of Bal
timore, rs to 13; Union Auto Club.
of Baltimore, 80 to %; Company "F."
of Hyattsville, at Annapolis. AZ to
8; Company "a" of Frederick, at An
napolis, so to 22. Games won, IA;
lost, 8.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09
RED TODAY AT
EDWARDS CHAPEL

4 funeral of William II. More
IT,, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
I'm Il. Moreland, who died on
-s'iay' March Z, took place this
'As at 10 a. m, from the resi-
oil his parents, Bayside ave-
asiport. lnterment was in Ed
= Chapel cemetery. Rev. Jaeger
''ed at the funeral services. b.
'Pplng was in charge of the fu-
+ arrangements
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09
Bulgaria Favors Married Legislators
(By The Associated Press.l

SOFIA, Mar 9.--An effort is being
made in Bulgaria to exclude unmar-
ried men from the national parlia-
ment Only heads Of families may be
candidates, according to the proposed
measure
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09
Ordered Here On DUTY

Lieut.. Ralph E. Henkle, at Phila-
delphia, has been assigned to duty
at the Naval Academy.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09
F u R

c. A. Gambrill Mfg Co, has discon-
tinued storing -four here. We have bought
their stock and now offer same at attrac-
tive prices to consumers; rebate TO dealers
and bakers. Fresh, clean stock; nice as-
sortment.
aJ w. F. CHILDS & SON.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-09

Continued ON Page 2.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
California Skulls May
Not Be "Missing Link
University Anthropologist Doubts Age OF
Santa Barbara Discoveries

and The fact that tho teeth we're
those Of human brings and not apes
DIFFERENCES IN
OPINION EXIST
However. there seems 20 BE- rome
difference n opinion az % tho value
~ the relies
Erna Cunfher apler. an anfhro.
poloRist az the University u Wash.
ington. and n specialist In Northwest
Indians. said Thursday
Unless II can be proven BY tho
geologic stratum that the skulls are
about 10000 years Old. instead IL
900. the discovery. an recorded BY
tho newspapers, lie OF no particular
importance.
As to the lack ~ forehead. Il
Is known that the Indians prae.
ileed reformation ~ the skull. Oh
course. the discovery u exceedingly
interesting and. no doubt, very val
liable II il "a fact. tho. that about
every five years a discovery pf Z
like nature IN made and that IL
most casen Il amount 30 very little.
Tho Smithsonian Institution. liar
rington's sponsor. IL said 70 be- 4
biz skepticai AZ 10 the value of tbs
uncovered bones according 70 re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
Plot of Narcotic
Smugglers Nipped

win ihs arrest II Eipi osiazsss
CHER steward. ana Jlnzabaro ofus.
puusf. Of the Japanese Ayaha 4.
ru' who are being held at AieFas.a
federal narcotic officers believe H.,
have interrupted a ploi TO smurz.
dope into the United States rsor
the orient IN huge iots d % poa,x.
each, according 70 Harry v w1l
liamson. head u TIE Seattle en-, !
The arrested men are believed !,
be members ~ one n the lrr,.,
dope nngs IN the world. with hsas
quarters IN Japan. Williamson ~
"wednesday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
DECLARES FORD
HASN'T CHANCE
Ed. Howe Says Auto Man
viii Not Be President
RY MnFs NJ. VAuGnN

Omitted pcss staff CorrcspondenO
NEW YORK. Nov. Henry Ford
win not be tho next president Of tho
United States.
'why. that fellow doesn't even
know what party he belongs 20" Ed
Howe. famous kansas editor and
paagrapher. told tho United Press
IN an Interview today.
''Ford." Howe said. as he stroked
his chin rcflcosyely. els one Of those
good men,"
Howe doesn't know who Is going
20 be the next president. he admitted.
but he's very SURE Il won't be the
man who made the automobile that
lot OF people out In Atchison, where
Howe has made the Globe" an al.
mos, national institution by his para.
graphs, park IN front of the movie
houses on Commercial 81.
Howe is writing a new hook,
IT will be called Final Conelu.
sions'." he sAid. aud viii sum up all
tho philosophy that tho 7oyoar.ola
editor has evolved.
The sage isn't telling what VIII be
IN the book. but he thinks Il viii be
the best thing he ever wrote.
And n man learns lot about life
running a country daily"
Howe Is having good time In New
York. but he drew tho line when John
Golden. theatrical producer. sent out
invitations 90 a little party az the
Little theatre for a big man from the
Middle West
They wanted TO give Il on the
stage and invited about two or three
hundred people," Howe said Now.
what would an old Kansas newspaper
man like me do In a crowd OF folks
like thatf"
New York hasn't spoiled Howe a
bit. lie still wears tho Same black
string tie no did when he left Com.
merclal ST.. and didn't even get new
black suit for thu visit.
Howe said he'd already met a lot
Of interesting folks.
''one OF them" he said. was that
French senator who runs a news,
paper IN Paris called the Petite. or
something or other. that has the big.
gest circulation in the worid--two
million a day
Howe likes to be called a reporter
and Is proud Of his reputation as u
homely philosopher.
y set II from talking 20 tho folks
out In Atchison." he said.
The editor expects 10 leave In a few
days for Miami to spend the winter
'lust resting and talking TO people. /"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
III hlELyfN i. yoOnnrrs

IIaa the missing ilnk" between the
American Indian and The primitive
races that inhabited Europe wheh
tho world was young really been
found. az reported from Santa Bar
barag
John =. Harrington. Smithsonian
archaeoioRlst. and head OF the ef'
petition that uneanhed two skull1
in tho California city. says that u
has. lie asserts that the skulls Atr
600 years old. Or older. that iheif
shape and contour Indicate that hey
antsdata tho Neanderthni man ana
that they arr neither the skulls of
American Indians nor of apes.
lie further says. 'The nswfound
skulls provide the Ink Tor which
scientisis have long been searching,
which will draw the curtain that has
shroudod the proFeniior Of The
American Indian. Thtns skulls vii
link him with the sub men OF this
European continent Tho SAINTS
| Barbara skull ia that Of a sub
man.
According 10 preas reports th'
most striking thing about the shuli'
was tho utter absence Of forehead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

and tbs further investigation n
santa Barbara will he watet.t
Sith much Interest by sclen,lf,
men and also great many oihen
Just nov. however. u Is the zsn.
eral opinion that the age Of il
two gentlemen whose remains VIZ,
found under the hotel walk in calG
fofnla, Is great deal lesa thar
those who have recently pressn.4
them 10 the world would have "
believe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
Strike Is Settled;
Movies VIII Open

BUTTE. Mont. Nov. f.--Movlng
picture theaters Of this city. dark
since the last day OF September.
viii reopen Saturday. November ..
Theater musicians. whose demand
for an increase or SIS per week
started the strike. late Wednesday
night signed an agreement to re-
turn to work at their old scale.
Tho dlsaffectIon had spread from
tho musicians until $50 theater en-
ployes were out. All win return
10 work Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

ante 30 cents and got a. Police
heard 81 the Transaction. The
finder Eot "a days, her friends a
ways Yet tho original owner never
has claimed his property.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

THE COATS
More than 1900 models, 45
different styles of New
York's best sellers; all full
silk lined.
SPORT COATS
Modelled along the latest
lines for sports, motoring
and run-about. Polaires of
solid colors, Mojave plaids
and other mannish coatings.
DRESS COATS
Featuring the Fall and Win
ter correct silhouettes, in
button and side-tie effects.
Suedynes, Bolivias and Vel
ours, with and without fur
collar and cuffs.
For Juniors, Misses and Women
Of all ages. Sizes is to ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

day. Short of cash. the finder
brought forth the pin and showed
u 10 couple u friends. The three
went 20 IA jewelers.. lie offered
her s. Another jcwoier raised the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
NUDE PLASTER GIRLS
SHOCK ALL PORTLAND

DORTLAND. Ore. Nov r.
/ "Fiys dreadful. immodssi
and utterly shameful plaster siris''
decorating tho facade Or a new
downtown building have created
tempest in Portland
Newspapers have Numbered Cd.
ltorially. ladies have written 10
De press describing the figures ~
above. the mayor and city fathers
have viewed them with alarm. bat
the press describing the figures on
ladies shiver on the ffisze while
tho question Ia debated. ia u
5ght7"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
WATER sHuT.oFr NOTICE

The water supply between Denny
way and John st.. on Second ave. N,
viii be shut or between the hours OF
5 a. m and y. m. on Friday. nc
cording to announcement Thursday
by the city water department.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
ArTER An ATTACK o, -,

AFIEH N ATTACK of hs.s
failure. Alyah Iiunnell Cooper "a +,
retired lawyer. died yesterday a 4,
home. 1858 Boyer ave. He B ~,
yived BY his widow.
Mr. Cooper was born IN sisnin~
y. r., and was a graduate Of Ans
Art,or.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
FORMER EXPEDITION
FOUND BIT LITTLE

Mra. spisr said that here in the
Northwest there has been only one
archaeological expedition % impor.
tance aud that vas study Of the
Columbia River Basin made -
Harlan l. Smith about 1900. undel
the auhpieea Of the American Nu.
scum Of Natural History Of New
York.
IIs vent as FAR north - British
Columbia. but found nothing nc.
cording 70 Mrs splsr. except indian
relics and remains.
The study Of the skulls found
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NlENNA. oct "a bnoch a
woman found IN a park here two
years aRo resulted la a lot u
trouble for several folks the other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

ports from Washington Tho *.
peris there are reluctant 10 b..
lieye that an epoch making disc0y.
cry has been made until a careful
study u the relics IL competed.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
42-inch Mole Coat, S295

Handsome coats OF rich dark skins
selected and matched made
with deep crushed collar and lined with
brocaded and fancy silks.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Plain Colored
MesSdiine SIPS yd.

A special low price for all
silk messaline. Choice of
every wanted color: 36 inches.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
4O-inch Sealine Coat, Sis

These are fashioned in a becoming
model with deep natural skunk collars
and cuffs and lined throughout with
fancy silk.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
4O-inch Squirrel Cape, .S295

Graceful, full-faring cape with deep
collar in rich blue color of finest pelts:
lined throughout with novelty silk.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Dainty Lingerie
ChdTmetfe Csc yd.

Ideal for underthings of
all kinds. in pink, white.
orchid, apricot, black and
navy; high luster finish; SO
inches wide.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Hudson Seal Coats, S225

These are made OF carefully selected
skins in smart 40 and 45-inch belted
or naring model with deep shawl collar
and cuffs Of natural skunk; beautifully
silk lined.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09

The Dresses in this group are fashioned in
the very latest styles developed of Matelesse.
Canton Crepe, Satin-back Crepe, Tricotine and
Twill Cords, in tailored and elaborately trim
med models. All sizes for women and misses.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
e11.75 For Dresses
PAs Worth Up to $35

In this remarkable group you'll find many
likeable tailored and elaboratey trimmed
models of Canton Crepe Crepe de Chine, Tri-
cotine and Poiret Twill, in wanted colors and
black.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Is inch SILK
VelUet .SI.39 yd.

Good quality long nap vel
vet; in every conceivable
color for millinery. dresses.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09

a Beautiful quality
crepe fabric for dresses,
skirts, etc. in black. navy,
grey and brown; 40
inches wide
Evening journal., 1923-01-09

Splendid quality for coats,
dresses. suits and skirts, in
black. navy. brown. henna
and grey; 40 inches wide.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
4O-inch Muskrat Coat, 500.

Good-looking coats OF carefully-se
lected and beautifully marked skins II
jaunty belted or fiaring model. The sam
coat with collars and cuffs OF raccoon
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Good Quality
Storm Serge $I.25 yd.

Fine twill serge. sponged
and shrunk. in navy. black.
brown and bottle green; Al
inches wide.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Silk and Cotton
Crepe de Chine S5cyd.

In white. orchid. brown,
pink. Jade and marine blue,
suitable for waists. dresses,
lingerie, ETC.; SO inches wide.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
PdhmoId Coats, $40 and SL35

The model at $1,000 is made in jaunty
3O-inch Jacket style. The other al
s135.Oo is in 4O-inch belted or haring
model with deep crush collar. Both are
silk lined throughout.
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
EIOSiefu /
Four Attractive Groups at
ClearaWay Prices

S1 or For Kayser Full-Fashioned Thread
.o9 Silk Stockings-These of heavy
quality made with Isle garter tops
and soles and come in black, white. beaver.
seal. silver. pearl and chestnut
81 5O For an Odd Lot of FuIl-Fashioned
- Silk Stockings-This lot is com
prised of discontinued numbers and
broken sizes of higher-priced hose. All sizes
and colors in the lot, but not in each style.
N- For Thread Silk and Artificial
VIC Silk and Wool Hose-The thread
silk hose are slight irregulars of
$3.50 grade; full-fashioned. in cordovan and
black only. The others of Onyx make, in
drop-stitch style. in plain colors and novelties.
& r- For ChIdren's Ribbed Stockings
NC Good, sturdy Stockings for school
wear. that will withstand the rough
use boys and girls give them. Black only
Evening journal., 1923-01-09
Basket Weave
Skirting So. .65 yd.

Smart new novelty weave
all wool skirting, in black.
navy and brown; 81 inches
wide.
Evening star., 1923-12-29
PLAN SPECIAL SERVICE
AT METROPOLITAN M. E.
Modernist Controversy to Be
Touched Upon in Weeks Pro-
gram, Is Announced.

A series of special services will be
held in the metropolitan NJ. e. Church
beginning January and lasting one
week. In view of the present theo-
logical controversy between the mod
ernists and the fundamentalists, the
pastor, ev. Harry d. Mitchell, says
these meetings will be timely.
Rev. DR.. Guy Fitch Phelps of Ore
gon. poet, author and orator, who
mas been associated for some months
with the board of temperance and
prohibition of the NJ E. Church.
Will be preacher. His general theme
VIII be Adventures in the Funda-
mentals.' The following topics will
be discussed from the viewpoint of
the Bible: The Fall of Man" 'rThe
vicarious Atonement," "The Deity of
Christ" THE Inspiration Of the
Bible. "The New Birth" THE Per-
sonality of the Devil THE Second
of Righteousness" DIR. Phelps ex-
poets to return to the far west with
IN a few weeks and will in all
probability devote himself to evang-
eiisttc work and teaching the Scrip
lures. This will be the only oppor-
tunity to hear him before he leaves
the city.
Rev. Dr.. Harry D.. Mitchell will
preach at both services tomorrow
The morning topic will be "The Secret
or Great Ministry" and in the eve
ming he will give an illustrated lee
ture on "The Passion Play Of Ober-
ammergau." Next Monday night there
Will be held the usual watch-nigh
service. Beginning at $3.50 p.m..the
Choral Society of the church will
sing the cantata of Queen Esther"
assisted by the church quartet
From IL pm. to midnight there Will
be service of prayer and consecra-
ton. with an appropriate address by
the minister.
Evening star., 1923-12-29
ED|F|CE PLANNED
FOR CHEVY. CHASE.
Wesley M. {. Church to Erect
100000 Structure, Be-
ginning in Spring.

The Wesley Methodist Episcopal
church of Chevy Chase is making
,,lans for the erection of building
Oh Connecticut avenue, between
Jenifer and Jocelyn streets north
west, to cost approximately $200,o00
The architectural plans have already
been completed.
Ground will probably be broken
for the erection of the building in
the early spring and work on the
first unit. a wing combining an audi
torium, Sunday school and other
rooms, to cost about $4,000, will be
started soon after.
The congregation recently sold the
old Wesley Chapel at the southwest
corner of 5th and + streets north
west, to the Seventh Day Adventists
for sum slightly less than $oo,ooo.
Evening star., 1923-12-29
YULETIDE FESTIVAL
PLANNED AT CHURCH
Grace Reformed Sunday School
Children to Take Part
in Pageant.

around the World With CHRIST
mas" is the Yuletide festival Grace
reformed Sunday School will stage
In the auditorium, Fifteenth street
near Rhode Island avenue northwest,
tomorrow at $50 pm.
The cast includes: Agnes McEiroy'
James z. Schick, jr., Horace Luckett,
Evelyn Price, Donald Warburton.
Gertrude Roelkey, Rebecca Mantz
and Donald Rochelle. Atdi tional
numbers will be sung and recited by
John Adams, Reginald Almond. Julia
and Margaret Blumenaur, Thomas
Rlumenaur, jr.; Marian Boshall, Ada
Fenstermacher, Harvey Fenster-
macher, ir.; Virginia Goodfellow,
Elaine Guilbault. Marjorie and Win1-
fred Harr Clarence Kefauver, jr.,
Eleanor Kephart, John and Marlin
kissinger; Dorothy, Harry and Helen
Klee, Harold Larash, Betsey Mantz,
Elmer Mantz, jr.; Aielene Martin,
Sarah McElroy; Allen, Kathlyn and
Pauline Miller. Norman Mumaw,
Carlton Myers. David Rauch, Yvonne
Roelkey, Estelle Steiner, Marjorie
Warburton. Wilhelmina Warwick,
Mary Louise Watkins, John and
Mary Wold and Joseph Zirkle.-
Let Us Go Now Even Unto Bethle-
hem is the text on which Rev. DR..
Henry H. Ranck, pastor of the
church, will preach At the IL I'm
service tomorrow.
Evening star., 1923-12-29
PLAN WATCH SERVICE.
First Congregational Members to
Hear Lecture.

There will be a watch night service
in the First Congregational Church
New Year eve, beginning at o'clock,
when DIR. Elwin Lincoln House will
lecture on suggestions and Supersti-
tions." This is one of DIR. Houses
rublic addresses on the general
theme, "The Psychology of Religion"
From to 10 o'clock there Will be a
social. with refreshments, in the sun
day school room, under the auspices
of the young people of the church.
Every one is invited.
At 10 o'clock, in the auditorium of
the church. c. ]. Blanchard of the
Department of the Interior will snow
motion films and colored scenes OF
southwest Utah.
Between 1880 and IL o'clock there
will be a devotional service of sing
irg and prayer conducted by the min
lister, Rev. DIR. Jason Noble Pierce.
The public is invited.
Evening star., 1923-12-29
CHURCH GIVES $4,000
FOR BUYING new HOME
Shiloh Baptist Congregation
Pledges Within 5000 Of the
Amount Required.

The members and friends of Shiloh
Baptist Church have already pledged
$22, 900 toward the $4,000 they are
planning to raise toward the pur-
chase of their new church home, at
the northeast corner of 9th and r
streets northwest. The first part OF
these pledges is payable January ~,
and the entire church is enthusias-
tic in it's efforts to secure larger
and more conveniently located church
house for the carrying on of insti-
tutional and community work, In ad-
ditfon to the regular efforts OF the
church.
Numerous pledges are expected to
be made at the services tomorrow,
as Rev. DIR. Waldron, the pastor,
will preach at the morning service on
Putting Off the World and Putting
On Christ" and at night the SUD
ject of his sermon will be Christ
Offers Himself as the Savior OF the
World" The choir will render
special program of music at both
services.