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Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
INSURANCE COMPANIES
TAKE NO CHANCES ON
LIVES Of DO0TLEGGERs

PITTSBURGH. Feb. 17.-Whiie the
regularly constituted authorities are
experiencing some difficulty in locat-
Ing wealthy bootleggers. important
life insurance interests say they are
iinding them with comparative ease.
and, because of the moral hazard
involved, are refusing to insure their
lives.
Men who a few years ago were glad
10 carry policies covering few
thousands are now making applica-
ton for policies ranging from $50 900
to Sle0 600. and in some instances in
excess OF the latter amount. Unless
they are well known and have a high
business standing they are very care
fully investigated, and if there is any
suspicion as TO the source of their in
comes. they are rejected it matters
not how good physical risk the ex-
amining physicians decide they
may be.
Within the past few weeks one ap-
plicant who wanted a policy OF $780,
600 was rejected on the ground that
he was not good moral hazard. and
little later an applicant who wanted
insurance TO the amount of $IO0 900
was told he could not have il. Other
applications from other bootleggers
have gone the same way, they say.
We count the moral hazard as
something worth while" said an IN
surance authority, discussing the
business offered his company by boot
leggers. I'VE feel we cannot afford to
take on men of this kind, and rather
than compromise morals, we refuse
all such applications How do we
know they are bootleggers? When
we see a man grow suddenly rich,
without any visible means, we are
suspicious, and a little investigation
usually tells US whether we ere right
or wrong. 1t might be difficult for us
to prove it in court. but we prove it
to our own satisfaction. with a reas-
enable mental margin of safety
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17

year. Goodness knows how many
were delivered by road.
The ladies' tea room has been
promised goodly supply OF cake
and doughnuts. But there is
room for more contributions.
Remember. the proceeds will
aid your hospital. your Red Cross
and your fire department.
Candy or cakes will be greatly
appreciated. Please notify Mrs
Douw, or any of the ladies who
are acting as patrcnesses.
Change the oil in the base of
your motor every 500 miles. 1t
will pay in saving on repairs
later-and you may not have to
have that cheap feeling OF being
towed in
Don't wash the old oil with
gasoline or kerosene. Scored
cylinders or melted connecting
rod bearings may result. There
are several oils prepared for this
especial service. The best thing
to do, and the easiest. is to go to
crank-case lubricating service
station.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
ST. JOHNS QuINT TO
TACKLE MARINES FIVE
TONIGHT AT QUANTIco

Accompanied bS Coach George
Hoban and Manager Kroaaailler. the
st. Johns College basketball squad oil
eight men left shortly after noon
time today for Quantico, Va, where
the Cadets quint will tackle the
strong Marines five tonight The
Orange and Black players to make the
trip were: Cain, Hanson, Jarvis
LutZ. Rapp, Scott, Stecker and Webb
Added interest attaches to tonights
fray because OF the fact that sam
Freeny, himself an old st. JOINS
man, is reported as being at the
coaching helm of the Devil-Dogs. AL
though Washington College has met
the Marines twice this year on the
court. emerging the victor upon each
occasion, it will be the first meeting
between the Quantico Quint and the
Johnnies.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
ST. JOHNS ALUMNI TO
HOLD BANQUET TONIGHT

Quite number OF Annapolitans are
expected to attend the annual meeting
and banquet Of the st. Johns College
Alumni Association which will be held
tonight at the Hotel Emerson, Balti-
more. As previously announced in
these columns. one OF the important
matters to be discussed tonight by the
alumni is that pertaining to the Sc
lection of a successor to DR.. Thom2s
Fell. who will retire from the presi-
dency OF the local institution july l..
From time immemorial. these annual
gatherings of the old ST. Johns
grads" always have been eagerly
looked forward to ly the alumni. and
it is expected that tonight's affair will
be largely attended by st. Johns men
living in every part of the State.
A reduction OF the present large
board of trustees, which is a self-per-
petuating board, is also contemplated
by the alumni.
Dr. James A. Nydegger. president of
the Alumni Association. will preside
at the banquet, which will begin at Z
o'clock officers for the coming yeal
will be elected
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
PLANS TO PURCHASE
BELLEAU WOOD AS
MEMORIAL TO DEAD

a Federal charter for the Belleau
Wood Memorial Association is pro-
posed in bill introduced in Congress
by Representative -Frothingham, of
Massachusetts,, and referred 10 the
judiciary committee.
Under the terms of the charter the
association would be authorized to ac-
quire all or any part of Belleau Wood.
where American marines and infantry
stopped the German rush on Paris in
1918. and to erect therein suitable
buildings and monuments as me-
mortal TO the Americans who fell in
that battle.
Among the incorporators named in
the bill are Major General Tasker H.
Bliss. Major-General John A. Leiuene.
Frank B. Moves, John Barton Payne
and Mrs. Elizabeth Van Rensselaer,
Frazer.
A similar bill was introduced in the
Senate by Senator 0verman.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
RITCHIE SPEAKS At
HARVARD CLUB DINNER
Members Hear Governors View:
On Importance OF Human
Side OF Administration

The annual dinner of the Harvard
Club of Annapolis was held last even.
ing in Carvel Hall. Governor Richie
was the guest OF honor, and the ether
speakers were Chief Justice Walter I
Mccoy, OF the supreme Court o; the
District Of Columbia. president OF the
Harvard Club, OF Washington. and DR..
Thomas Fell. president of st. Jchn's
College. Westmore Wilcox Jr
president of the Harvard Club OF
Maryland. was scheduled 10 speak but
he WAS detained at the last minute.
Sidney Gum, president Of the club.
presided and acted as toastma ster.
Governor Ritchie spoke first. and af-
ter making some references to Har-
ward and the value of college life. he
discussed some aspects OF govern
nent which. he said. were at present
occupying his thoughts. He poiated
out thet. however important saving
money might be. = is really not prop
erty so much as people that need to
be protected and developed, and he
stated his conviction that the human
side OF government is vastly more i'm
portant than its business aspects.
DR., Fell spoke briefly on the friend
ly relations between Harvard and his
institution, and Judge Mccoy made
the last address, very forceful pres
entation of some Of the dangers of
overcentralization which threaten our
government, evidence of which he
cited from his official experience, and
the remedy for which he said college
men ought to be considering.
About twenty-five members and
guests were present. The officers of
the Harvard Club are: Sidney Gunn,
'04, president. and Samuel Horton
Brown. Jr. 10. secrefary-treasurer.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
PARK SCHOOL DEFEATS
SEVERN TOSSERS IN
EXTRA PERIOD GAME

In nip-and-tuck struggle which
necessitated an extra period before &
decision was reached. Park School de
feated the Severn quintet. 10 to IL. il
the St Johns College gymnasium yes.
terday The contest was hard fought
throughout, although Park was in tho
lead the greater part OF the time. A.
the end of the first half the winners
were leading, to s. However, Sew
ern then crept into the lead, but E
field goal by Bowersox tied the score
with only a half a minute to play
Bowersox and Liebowitz starred fol
the Park five. while Donald played
hest for Severn. The lineup:
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17

1t takes all kinds Of people to
make world. This saying has
been brought home to the ladies
who have been trying to make the
show a success. This is a new
one and can stand repeating.
A lady who was asked to help
in the tea room refused because
'she could not afford an automc-
bile. so she would not look at
them" But. "a cat can look at a
king"
As has always happened and
always will--the labor of getting
up the show is falling on a few.
Their burdens will be willingly
carried if the town will come to
the show and make il success.
The chairman of the Automo-
bile Chamber of Commerce, ma
tional organization. estimates
there are 100000 wide-6oor auto
mobile freight cars in the coun-
try, but the railroads. forseeing
an unusually heavy business,
have ordered $4,000 more.
Nearly 400 900 carloads of as
sembled autos were shipped last
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
ASK LOAN OF PEALE
PORTRAITS FOR PENN.
ACADEMY EXHIBIT

Through the courtesy CT Governor
Richie. some of the Peale portraits
owned by the State of Maryland viii
appear in the forthcoming exhibition
Of the pictures of Charles Wilson
Peale, Rembrandt Peale and James
Peale, which the Pennsylvania Acad-
emy of Fine Arts is arranging and
which will he held in Philadelphia
from April II to May 8.
1t is known that other examples of
the art of these eminent painters are
owned in Annapolis and Anne Arun-
del county. If their owners would
care to have them listed and catalog-
ned at this time of renewed interest
in the work of these men, they can
send descriptions to the Capital
Oaice, stating at the same time whe-
ther they would he willing to loan
their holdings to the Academy during
the Exhibition.
Portraits will be unhung. packed,
forwarded, and at the close of the ex-
hitition, returned and rehung at the
expense of the Academy.
All portraits must he received dur
ing the week of March 10, 1928.
With the cooperation of owners of
Peale portraits it is hoped to make
this exhibit equal the Thomas Mem
prial Exhibition held by the Academy
which was of great Importance, both
artistically and historically.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
HOPES OF SKATERS
DASHED BY FORECAST
OF SNOW ON THE WAY

Hopes OF enjoying, during the com
ing Weekend. the first skating of III
winter. which have been entertaine
by many OF the younger residents 6
this vicinity, sunk somewhat low te
day uoon receipt of the weathe
bureaus fs~ecast prophesying sno
tonight.
Should this prediction materially
the shiny expanse OF glistening io
which is said to prevail in many T.
the more sheltered creeks and pond
of Anne Arundel county. will be hops
lessly spoiled and the las. anticip-
tions of using the good old skates du ,
ing the present winter will i,
"sqnelched' thoroughly. as it is M
likely that another cold spell as ev
treme as this will occur during Ia.
short time remaining before snrin;
arrives.
Many, however. are polishing L,
their skates for few hours pleasur;
this afternoon in an effort to NAL
the most of the brief opportunity o.
fered them by Providence. which h
been unusually stingy this Winter j
the way of snow and ice.
Many of the farmers in the Yves
River and other sections are said r.
be filling their ice-houses today in al
effort to lay in next summers sup
ply while "the getting's good" Th::
is likely to prove wise move. in.
deed, for, although colder weather is
,foreseen for Sunday, tonight's snow
is apt to be accompanied by rise IL
temperature.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
DR.. Brayshaw Improving

While not yet out Of danger. the
condition Of DR.. Thomas H. Brayshaw
Of Glen Burnie. has improved so rap
idly since being removed to his homo
that IT is believed permanent recov-
cry from his illness is assured in the
not very distant future. With grad
ually improving appetite and ten
dency to better rest since his last op-
GRAFTON, the sick patient has been per.
mitted to see only.a few relatives and
close friends,
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
SLIGHT DECREASE IN
EPIDEMIC OF ILLNESS

The "fu'' and grip epidemic Is
slightly on the wane. according to the
county health officer, DIR. J. ]. MUIR
ply. Fewer cases are being reported,
probably, the doctor says, because
nearly everyone has already had some
form or other of the prevailing
nalady. Pneumonia cases continue
% occur, and it will be several weeks
or month before the general health
Of the community is restored to its
normal standard. Persons should
continue to take care not to expose
themselves unnecessarily.
DR.. J. c. Joyce, city health offi-
ser. finds the town epidemic of grip
decidedly abated, but there are still
l number of pneumonia cases coming
~
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
BUSINESS FIRMS MOVE
TO NEW QUARTERS

Two local business firms have NOV
ed into new quarters during the last
tew days. John F. Martin, who for
several months has conducted a sta
tioncry and music store at 254 West
street is now located on Maryland
avenue, next to the home of the Loyal
Order of Moose. and the adjoining
store property has been taken by rep.
resen;atiyes of the firm Of II. N. Kool-
age naval tailors and outfitters. This
property, originally two-story frame
dwelling house. has just been remod-
eled and enlarged to three.story
structure. The two upper floors are
for apartments.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
GROCERY STORE Quilted
BY FIRE AND WATER

Legum's grocery store at the corner
of Northwest and Calvert streets waf
gutted by flames and water as a re
suit OF fire which broke out shortl.
before o'clock last night. The
origin of the fire has not been Geter
mined. The volunteer firemen re.
sponded to a general alarm. anf
worked an hour before the flames
were finally subdued
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
BOY SCOUTS TO ATTEND
SERVICES AT TRINITY

The Boy Scout troop of German
town will attend the service at
Trinity M. f. Church, South, tomor-
row evening at o'clock. As this
week has been designated to com
memorate the anniversary of the in
auguration of the Boy Scout move
ment, special services have been ar
ranged. The public is cordially in
vited to attend this service.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
SEMLER SEEKS BERTH
AS SPORT DIRECTOR
At BALTIMORE POLY

Another former athletic star of st.
Johns would enter the sporting firma-
ment as athletic director and coach.
Eddie" Semler Western Marylander,
two years a varsity player on the
football. baseball and basketball
teams at the local institution. has
made application for the post of ath-
letic director at Baltimore Polytech-
uic Institute, made vacant when
Buck" Weber severed relations with
the institution.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
Gets St. !. Scholarship

The Board of School Commission
ers for Baltimore city has approved
of scholarship to st. Johns College
for Francis c. Brannan, OF that city.
Brannan was the only candidate who
appeared for an examination adver
tised as competitive, and he made the
good credit OF 425 out OF possible
SEQ points.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE
AT GLEN BURNIE, FEB. %

Invitations are now out for pri-
vate subscription and Washington
Birthday dance at the> Community
Hall, Glen Burnie, Thursday. Feb
ruary %. at $50 o'clock. The pat
ronesses are Mrs. Frank s. Revell
Mrs. Ida n. Mcclure. Mrs. Mary Ste
vens. Mrs. Louis J. DeAlba and Mrs
Philip Morgan
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
TOMORROW'S CONCERT
NNAVAL ACADEMY

Thesilrst of the Lenten organ re-
citals nssthe Naval Academy Chapel
will be gsHen tomorrow afternoon at
A O'CLOCK bvAJ. w. Crosley, choirmas-
ter of the Caapel. Following is the
program for yhe afternoon:
l. Sonata Bresis lfrst movement)
VIM, Edwin Ashniall.
?. Kamennoi-ostrow (by request)
Anton Rubinstein.
3. Offertory, in E Nat, (Lefebure
Weiy
4. Suite ArabesQue. op. 81, F. w.
Holloway.
1. Introduction
2. Andante Morisco ARABIA
Deserta).
3. Allegretto Leggiero (Arab-
ia Felix.)
4. Finale.
5. Devotion, H. Ward Sage.
6. Toccata, in d., Chas. j. Grey
These concerts which, are given at
the Naval Academy ON the Sundays
in Lent are open to the general public
and are very popular A correspon-
den writing 10 the Baltimore Sun re-
Gently complained that there was
nothing in Annapolis on line with
the Sunday Baltimore concerts. The
want Will be flied by these Academ,
recitals for the Sundays in Lent al
any rate.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
Severn.

Goals = Montgomery, Donald, Hub
bard (4), WILCOX, Liebowitz (2), Hun
ner. Bowersox t2). Fouls-Liebo-
witz (s out of l9), Donald g out of 81.
Substitutions-Bowen for Turner
Referee. Frank Holew Baltimore
0riolesJ. Periods -l0-minnte quar-
ters.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
First Skating Of'The Year

LS' night for the first time this
l'er there was skating in Annapo-
Carbs Pond, at PASSPORT, was
Nfn sufficiently solidly to permit
a'''fS TO venture ON it. Though the
'@ometor was below freezing last
'a' and today. yet with the indica-
pointing TO snow tonight.
A..ers OF the village across the way
Be disappointed.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
COMBAT
R[TWEEN NAVY
and PA. State
grb Local Interest Centers In
Annual Contest OF Rivals In
pcp.d Arena At State College,
ps Today - Four Local
EgcG.s.
% PLAY WASH.-JEFF.
ON BASKETBALL COURT

Vale the midshipmen athletes are
|Nlg a four-cornered card OF events
Ar home enyirons. perhaps the
s@er interest among local sport
h. gIl be centorcd in the first of
y seasons boxing engagements
|sake" Wehb's handlers OF the nits
-eirg the best of talent OF Pennsyl-
ra State College at state College
d is the middies' first trip away
nn base for competition IN this line
sport and interest Is enhanced b.
b. act that rivalry between the con
|nieg is keen, as the two institu-
n In recent years have developed
b best Of collegiate boxing teams
q contests between them have been
#
How Rivals VIII Pair OF
TIE program of boxing bouts will
os follows:
rs pounds, Hayes. Navy. VS.
lRr 1875, Mason, Navy, VS.. Wert;
3 Kurz, Navy. VS.. Young; l45,
nch. Navy VS.. Zerbe; 100. Lyons
HiN VS. Weiss; 175. Captain
Rcean, Navy. VS.. Clark: heavy
Rghl Mathews Navy. VS.. MADEIRA.
Tie officials chosen are: Referee
InaE McCracken, Philadelphia:
.iltes 3 J Ryan and Harold Bruce.
ahycre.
local boxing fans will recall the
bst staged here two years ago when
lAshpman Nilsson. in the heavy.
night class, met Rags MADEIRA. of
Pan State. 1t was a slashing "miil"
Fhch the Navy man was awarded
3 decision by a hair.
". Ald ]. On Court Today
Tie Navy basketball players we're
aieIpating sim opposition from the
.r oI Washington and Jefferson Col
be Of Washington, Pa. SThes game
IS booked for 2;S0 O'Clock other
.sl' events here today are swimming
'A the tankmen of MASSACHUSETTS
sa and fencing with Cornell. also
sada'od for 2:3O, and tonight at
.@ the midshipmen wrestlets will
ti 'Ae team from Washington and
e University. OF Lexington, Va.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17

Substitutions - Vagabonds: Jones
FOR Craig, Craig for Jones. Welch for
Musterman. Musterman for Welch.
Orioles: Voith for Waxman. Scor-
ing-Field goals: Holew (3). Bar
rett, Lentz t2), Wilson, Ault (3).
Goals from fouls-Wilson &c out of 81 !
Holew 12 out OF 1S). Referee, Hail..
Springfield Young Mems Christian
Association. Umpire, McDevitt. G.
Penn. Time of halves-20 minutes.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
Locals Were Outplayea

The Annapolitans we're distinctly
outplayed. The visitors displayed
clever passing. well executed team
play, and superior team work in gen.
eral. Desperately fought. the victory
Of the Baltimoreans was we'll earned.
Holew, regarded as at the top notch OF
forwards in the State. played bril-
liant game throughout for the Balti-
moreans; and in addition to field
goals. he collected IL points as the
result OF tosses from the line: there
by registering IS of his teams total
score. Lentz and Barrett also were
in good form for the Baltimoreans.
Ault, former centre of the Naval
Academy. was easily the star Of the
Vagabonds. Because of the trying
conditions under which the game was
played, Hall, of Springfield " NJ. c.
A., and McDevitt, University OF Penn
sylvania. made an excellent pair OF
officials
Line-up and summary:
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
lAGAB0ND FIVE
AGAIN LOSES To
BALTIC. ORIOLES

Local Team. Though Strengthen
ed BY Appearance OF Ault At
Centre, Bows To Crack Outfit
From Monumental City By
Score OF "a To IA.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
Great Crowd On Hand

The contest was witnessed by a gal.
lery that was probably the largest
ever assembled for an athletic event
in the College gym" Both teams
had their partisans. but the local
players. of course. had the greatest
number of supporters, and a continu
Gus cheering and yelling rent the
building from the start to the final
whistle. The players themselves also
were keyed TO tense pitch. so much
so that the game at times developed
into rough and tumble affair. as a
result of which numerous fouls were
charged against the opposing players.
And another result Of this was the
fact that the Orioles gathered half
Of their total number OF points from
shots from the foul line.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
GAME ROUGH AT TIMES:
HOLEW AND AULT. STAR

The State independent basketball
championship for the season, virtual.
y was decided here last night when
he crack Baltimore Orioles quintet
administered a. second defeat TO the
ave OF the Vagabond Athletic Club OF
annapolis. The game was played ia
he gymnasium at ST. Johns College
md the final count was Orioles. "A,
vagabonds, IL.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-17
LsSOCIATED PRESS

n Dispatches OF ! q { {
,.ws are published in
n, Evening Capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-17

most during the year to raise the
standards of advertising. Publishers
of newspapers and periodicals, as We'll
as advertising men, will be eligible
for this honor
Under the second classification. "for
planning and research" there Will be
three awards of $500 each: one for
the national campaign deemed the most
conspicuous for the excellence of rs
plan and execution in seeking publicity
on a national scale or over large TER
ritory either for products or for an
Institution Another $500 prize will
be for a local campaign. This
award will be for the advertising cam
paign of the year deemed most conspic-
uous for the excellence of its planning
and execution seeking publicity In a
single locality or a relatively limited
territory either for products or for an
institution. The third $500 prize will
be for scientific research in advertis,
ing for the year adjudged most con-
spicuous because 1t has either (A)
brought about economy or secured eff
cheney in advertising by producing in.
formation OF general value in FUR.
thering the knowledge and science OF
advertising or OBJ has reduced or
precluded unwise and wasteful ex-
penditure in specific advertising pro-
gram.
The third classification, "for dis
tinguished individual advertisements.
carries four Harvard awards of $1,000
each, for excellence in the technique or
substance of particular advertisements
appearing during the year in estab-
lfshed American or Canadian news
papers or periodicals.
These four prizes will be awarded:
/. For the advertisement most eff
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Address all communications to Har-
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