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Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
POLICE JUSTICE WEIGH
IMPROVED; MANY OTHER
RESIDENTS ARE ILL

DR.. William S. Welch. city police
justice, who is one OF scores OF resi-
dents of the city who have been con-
fined to their homes by flu" or other
illnesses. is reported in an improved
condition today.
City Alderman James F. Strange is
able to be about today. after being
confined to bed for more than a week
de had teen feeling unwell for two
weeks and finally had to give up and
go under the care of his physician
Raymond Clark, better know
among his friends as yellow" Clark.
former star athlete at st. Johns Col
lege, is confined to the residence of
his parents on Conduit street. suffer
ing from double pneumonia. His con-
dition is said to be serious. Tomor-
row will mark the crisis in his illness
The many friends of the young man
hope for his speedy restoration to
health.
Robert " Clayton. chief yeoman in
the Navy, in charge of the printing
shop at the Naval Academy is also
seriously sick at his residence at
Murray Hill. Mr.. Clayton is suffering
from stomach trouble For weeks
prior to this illness he had been
bothered considerably by an infected
finger.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
MEETING UNIVERSITY
Club HELD LAST NIGHT
Capt. Strahorn, Professors Kiefer
And Westcott Each Delivered
Interesting Talks
NEXT SESSION FEB. 2Q

The fortnightly meeting Of the Uni
versity Club was held last night in
Mcdowell Hall. st. Johns College,
the president, Prof. Guy r. Clements.
in the chair. For the program COM
mittee Prof Alden announced the
next meeting to he held no February
p. with three appointed speakers.
The old saying that Silence is
Golden" was emphasized by Capt.
John S. Strahorn. of the Maryland
bar, in the first address last evening.
His subject Silent Cross -Examina-
tion," was illustrated by a series of
actual happenings in court. wherein
the cleverness of the attorney, in re-
fusing to cross-question a witness.
scored signal victory. Citing in
stances covering almost every variety
of situations. Mr.. Strahorn. showed
that the lawyer of few questions at
tracts the more attention"
Too Much Questioning Fatal
For example. in a certain murder
case in New York some years ago. .
said Capt. Strahorn. "the plea of in
sanity was urged and when the alien
ist was all plumed for cross-exami-
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Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
EIGHT DUAL EVENTS
FOR NAVY ATHLETES
TOMORROW

Midshipmen athletes will en-
gage in great array of dual
competitions at the Naval Acad-
emy tomorrow afternoon. Seven
events make up the program, as
follows:
Basketball = Fordham, armory,
at 2::30.
Swimming Syracuse. gym
nasium al 2:30.
Gymnastics University of
Pennsylvania, gymnasium at 2:3o.
Fencing-French Y. NJ c. A..
of New York, gymnasium at 2:3O.
Wrestling -Lehigh, gymnasium
at 4.
Boxing-yilla Nova, gymnasium
at 4.
Basketball Navy Plebes VS..
Georgetown "Preps." armory at 4
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
BOAT CLUBMEN TO FEAST
WASH|NGTON'S BIRTHDAY

Members of the Severn Boat Club.
at meeting held last night. laid
plans for the annual celebration of
Washington's Birthday by holding a
banquet at the clubs quarters, foot of
Gloucester street. A similar function
was held last year and served to bring
together one of the largest gatherings
of the clubmen in number of years.
The club named as a committee 10
arrange for the feast Paul Winches-
ter, William A. Graham and r. Gar
land Healy. The committee is plan
ming to make the occasion an even
greater success than that of last year.
A program of informal speech-mak-
ing. music. etc, will be arranged. and
a general good time is assured
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
D. ]. DUNLAP WITHDRAWS
HIS APPEAL AND STARTS
TO SERVE JAIL SENTENCE

Dorsey J. Dunlap, of Glen Burnie,
who was arrested in Baltimore last
Saturday on a charge of driving his
automobile while intoxicated. and
later sentenced to 80 days in Jail by
Magistrate Staylor. yesterday with
drew his appeal from the sentence inn
posed and started in last night to
serve out the term. Mr.. Dunlap, al
though withdrawing his appeal, said
that he went to Jail with a con-
science absolutely clear" When ar
raigned before Magistrate Staylor,
Mr.. Dunlap admitted that he may have
acted peculiarly, but stated that he
had been i'll from influenza and that
some medicine which he had taken
had had bad effect upon him.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
PRISONERS AT CUT"
GRATEFUL FOR CHANGE

Signed by "The Convicts at the
Cut" a letter has been received ~
the Prisoners Relief Society. of Wash
ington. d. c.. expressing gratitude for
improved conditions at the institu-
tion.
Contributing factors to the improve
ment, the letter says, undoubtedly are
Governor Ritchie. the Welfare Board
and the society. Faith is expressed
in the new warden. Col Claude b.
Sweezey The society is asked to
thank all who have had hand in
bringing about the new regime.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
BODIES OF 81 NINE
EXPLOSION VICTIMS ARE
RECOVERED; MANY MISSING

VANCOUVER. b. c., Feb Bodies
of 21 victims of fire damp explosion
the Canadian Galleries Co, at Cum
berland, b. c., had been brought to
the surface at o'clock this morning,
according to a long-distance tele-
phone message to the Canadian press
here.
1t was estimated that 80 bodies
were still in the mines. About so of
the victims We're said to be Chinese.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
FOUR FIREMEN INJURED
WHILE FIGHTING BIG BLAZE
0By The Associated Prose, /,

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Feb. 9.-Four
hrement were injured in fighting a
spectacular fire that swept through
the new Commonwealth five-story
Office building today, entailing a loss
estimated at between S2o0,000 and
100000.
The blaze started in the Easement
of the building under drug store
through spontaneous combustion and
spread rapidly to the UPPER stories.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
EXPECTED CLASH AyERTED
ON MONTFAUCON QUESTION
NV The Associnted Press. /

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--An unex-
pected clash before the House for
eign affairs committee over whether
the 18th division or the 37th divis-
ion captured the Montfaucon during
the Argonne drive, was averted today
by the decision that two resolutions
there will not be pressed at the pres
ent session of Congress.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
/ CONVERY CLEVER
As DIRECTOR AND STAR

|.dehed BY all those minor touches
M play from the realm OF anna
4, dfamatics and endowed with
RI reouIsite conducive to the sue
Of professional production,
l. Websier's sparkling comedy,
|3y Long Legs was given its
H. performance locally at Saint
rs Hall last night.
h. is the first play 10 be held in
bali since the remodelling of the
h there. The freshness and
~ Of the new stage and its glis-
y new curtain were duly admired
he large crowd. who, in spite %
,giemic Of "hu' now current ant
slippery streets and pavements,
.rled the first performance of the
|sly in four acts presented by the
'1nal Council OF Catholic Women
b. verdict Of the audience ex-
|gi In such ordinations as
BE-, Marvellous. Wasn't it
b" showed unhagging en-
s,m for the perfection of the
j which surpassed anything
'duced here this winter - ever
pie Johnny Jones'" a musical
Efly so successful that il enjoyed
or seven performances with a
house. each time.
Irsh LaurelS For Mr.. COnyefy
'srher laurels have been added tc
hme Of j. l.. Convery. whose
p has heen linked with all the
local theatrical productions OF
sinter In addition to directing
entire cast Of Daddy Long Legs"
loavery filled the role of Jervis
ieon' decidedly the most diff
% The entire play, in a manner
brought instantaneous response
alS delighted auditors. This in
vas work enough for one man,
when one considers the perfec-
o. training demonstrated by
individual connected with the
ones appreciation of Mr.. Con-
ceyerness and energy passes
units Furthermore. in the third
last nights play, this versatile
man gave a thrilling demon
-oa OF loye-making that was
'oel with breathless interest by
youth aud lass in the audience.
'e''! his romantic and tender
's would have moved the heart
Stone goddess.
""nt'nued On Page ~
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
NAVY STEANS UP
AND SINKS WEST
VIRGINIA QU|NT
Unleashing Fierce Attack In Sec
ond Half Middies Literally
Sweep Mountain State Boys
Off Floor After First Being
Played To Standstill.
VISITORS WORN OUT
BY HEAVY ASSAULT

After teing played to a standoff in
the first half, the midshipmen's bas-
kettall team cut loose in wild style
in the second frame and subduea the
team of West Virginia University
yesterday afternoon. 81 to Is
The game was comparatively slow
and listless in the first half. with the
Mountain State boys having shade
the letter of it. leading in the score
until just efore the whistle sound
ed, when Mckee shot field goal ty-
ing the count at Sail. The visitors
could not keep pace with the Navy's
great come back" however, and
their defense was shot to pieces.
Strong Defense In First Half
Both teams exhibited a strong de-
fense in the first half, and put but
little steam into their work except
in lrief flashes. Also they were off
in finding the basket. The score
could not have been more evenly bal
anced for the half. as each registered
three court goals, and a like num-
ber from the line. After II minutes
of play, Navy had passed tho visi-
tors and had a 2-point margin. but
Hill shot from the floor and eyened
the count at Z. The same player soon
afterward shot another goal and gave
the Varsity toys the lead. Mckee
netted the fall a second before the
whistle sounded and the teams left
the court locked in 9 to 2 tie.
Then Navy Opened Up
Resuming play in the second. half
Continued On Page e.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
JOHN H. WHITE DIES
AT HOME IN BALTIMORE

John H. White. So years old. son of
the late James r. and Mary j. White,
well-known in Annapolis, died at his
residence in Baltimore on Wednesday
after a brief illness of double pneu-
monia. He is survived by sister,
Mrs. Laura Tickling. of Annapolis.
and one brother, Joseph A. White,
formerly of Annapolis.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
CHIEF OF RUSSIAN CHURCH
IN POLAND Is ASSASSINATED

WARSAW. Feb 9.-The chief of the
Russian Church in Poland. the Metro
politan George, was assassinated last
night by the Russian Monk Smargad
The monk belonged to a religious fac
ton which opposed the Metropolitan
because of the latter's pro-Polish ten
dencies
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
TURKISH OFFICIALS AND
ALLIES REACH AGREEMENT

LONDON. Feb. Q. An agreement
has been reached between the Turk
ish authorities in Smyrna and the AL
lied naval commanders. says an ex-
change telegraph dispatch under
which the status quo would be main
tanned pending diplomatic negotia-
tions.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
Explosion Shakes Tulsa

TULSA, OKLA, Feb. "a terrific
explosion. which shattered windows
in the downtown business districts
and residence sections OF the city,
was felt here at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. 1t was reported that nitro
glycerine plant had been blown up
near Jenks. an oil town ten miles
from here
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
DIR. FELL WILL! !,
RETIRE JULY 1
FROM ST. JOHNS

Appointment Of His Successor
Will Be One Of Main Subjects
Discussed At Coming Annual
Meeting Of The Alumni Asso-
citation Set For Feb. IL.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
IRISH REBELS REFUSE TO
DISCUSS TERMS OF PEACE

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The Irish rebels
have declined TO enter into peace
negotiations, according to message
from Dublin received here today.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
PLAY
PRESENTED IN
h. MARY 5 HALL

,53y Long Legs" Comedy BY
|rao Webster, Appeals To
roe Audience - To Be Re
hated Tonight And Saturday
|lhsnoon.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
R|TCH|E TO ENTERTAIN
EDITORS TOMORROW
Governor Will Have Newspaper
men Of State AS His Lunch
con Guests
H. A. McMULLEN DECLINES

Newspaper editors from all over
Maryland will gather at Annapolis to-
morrow to be the luncheon guests OF
Governor Richie at the Executive
Mansion. Preceding the luncheon the
Governor will deliver an address on
problems that confront the State gov
ernment.
The Governor. since the beginning
OF his administration three years ago,
has made 1t point to keep in close
touch with the press of the State. the
idea being to keep them informed en-
the program of State business. He has
addressed them at several meetings of
the Maryland Press Association along
this line. Having acquainted them
with the various features of his pro-
gram launched at the outset. the Gov
ernor, 1t is understood, now has
in mind certain other reforms in State
government which he wishes to lay
before them, and this furnished one
of the objects of, calling them into
conference tomorrow.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
He Desires To Retire

Speaking OF the present status OF
affairs, DIR. Fell reiterated his desire
to retire. II am now filling out my
37th year as President of the College,"
he said, "and wish to step down from
further activities, by July /. but IL the
emergency should arise. will remain
until the Board is able to name my
successor"
DIR. Fell was elected president OF
the College in 1886. succeeding the
late DIR. J. c. Leavitt. When he took
charge OF affairs. the late DR.. Will
liam Fl. Hopkins, was acting presi-
dent
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
DATES SET FOR STATE
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Annual Meeting Held Last Night
AT Hotel Emerson, In
Baltimore
A. B. CLARK REELECTED

AT the annual meeting of the Mary.
land Golf Association, held last nigh,
in Che Emerson Hotel, Baltimore. the
following dates and courses were an.
nounced for the three MARYLAND
championship golf tournaments:
Women's - Rolling Road Golf
Club, June SO, inclusive.
Amateur ~ Maryland Country
Club, June 21-23. inclusive.
open-B Baltimore Country Club,
October 4 and 5.
The changing OF the women's tour.
nament from the Suburban Club
where IL has been held during the past
two seasons. to the Rolling Road Coli
Club was probably the most drastic
action of the meeting. 1t had been
generally thought that the Suburban
would again be awarded the event
due to the fact that the course is not
SO difficult for the fair golfers How
ever, the State golf officials were OF
the opinion that the Rolling Road
would be truer championship test
and at the same time bring out much
better golf.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
Declines Invitation

Shortly after Hugh A McMul-
len, of Cumberland, announced his
candidacy for the Governorship, Gov
ernor Ritchie sent him letter invit-
ing him to attend as his guest the
meeting with the editors and to pres
ent to, and discuss with. them mat
ters relating to State government.
The Governor suggested that this
would afford an exceptional oppor-
tunity to acquaint the people of
Maryland. through the press. with
Mr.. McMullens platform, showing
why he thought change in admins
tration Was desirable. The Governor
(COnfinued On Page 2l
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
Announcement!

+. G. Bowen and Company
have opened a dry goods and
notion store at 20 West street
formerly occupied by The Royal
Shoe Company.
We wish to solicit the patron
age of the Annapolis nd
county people and guarantee
good service to all. f-10
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
Juvenile Tournament

Juveniles came in for their share of
the discussion during the meeting
and, as result, the association sane
toned an invitation junior tourna-
ment to be held at Tome School, Port
Deposit. James Beveridge, of Tome
School, was named as a committee of
(Conttnued On Page 81
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
Board To Act In April

Something by way Of definite ac-
tion pertaining to the. resignation OF
Dr. Fell will he taken at the next
quarterly meeting OF the Board OF
Governors and Visitors. April !. DR..
Fell first submitted his resignation in
April of last year. At that time the
governing board was not disposed to
select a successor. In fact there was
no one in view for the post, and at
the urgent insistence of the Board.
to guide the destinies OF the institu-
ton at least for another year, he
consented to do so. 1t was also sug-
gested at that time that DIR. Fell be
made President Emeritus OF the col
lege
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
Thirty Men Considered

After studying the question for
several months, during which 30 men
CONTINUED On PAGE 81
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09
is NOW SERVING HIS K
THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR

Installation OF a new president and
reorganization OF the faculty and cur
riculum at st. Johns College will be
discussed formally at the annual ban
quet OF the ST. Johns Alumni Asso-
citation, to be held February IL at the
Emerson Hotel. Baltimore. T. w.
Claggett. secretary-treasurer of the
association. announced yesterday.
DR.. Thomas Fell, now head of the
college. asked that his resignation be
accepted a year ago. as was noted
at the time in the Evening Capital.
The Board of Visitors and Governors,
unwilling to take final action in the
matter. requested that he reconsider
his action and defer his leave-taking
for at least another year.
The committee of faculty and in
struction OF the college has accord
ingly been requested by the Board OF
Visitors and Governors to find three
men, any one of whom would make a
suitable president, and report March
5 at special meeting OF the board.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-09

.''on''nued On Page a.,
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Too Much QUESTIONING FataI

Continued on Page g,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19
Boys Band Will
Help Enter tain
Elks' Ball Guests

The Ell Centro Boys Band form
ed and sponsored by the Varney
company will give concert Sat
urday night in front of Varney s
store from 8 to 9 and later, will play
for the enjoyment of guests at the
Elks ball and entertainment, at
lodge quarters.
This organization, which is con-
sidered great musical asset to the
city, is composed of nearly % young
boys between the ages of IL and 90,
and is directed by Prof Ii. o. vii.
liams. The progress they have
made in the comparatively short
time since they were organized last
fall is considered marvellous.
The Vsrney Company promoted
the idea, feeling that musical in
struction among the young folks
o fthe community is important, and
have paid the director 8 salary for
seven months. y
1t is the. hope of those behind the
movement that some civic organizh-
tions or faternal bodies will be-
come interested in the boys and
o-operate TO make this band a
permanent Institution OF the val.
ley and help provtde The boys with
uniforms, which they need badly.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19
AGED VALLEY
PIONEER DIES

Arthur s. Fell, aged 67, well
known resident of -El Centre, died
yesterday afternoon ut the Ell Cen
tro hospital following short i'll
ness. Mr.. Fell's health had not
been good for several years and in
the past few months he had grown
very feeble. He was born in Penn
sylvania, and came to Imperial Val
ley 90 years ago on the first train
that came to the valley, bringing
his farming implements and house
hold goods with him, ready to pio-
neer in the country.
Besides his wife he is survived by
four children, Mrs. Elizabeth Rit-
chic, Mrs. Gertrude Elder, Mrs.
Mary Khendinsa, and j. b. Fell,
also six grandchildren and one great
grandehild.
Funeral services will be held Sat
urday afternoon at . o clock from
the funeral parlors of +. j. Multi
gan, the Rev. Arthur Schultz off
ciating. Burial will be in Ever
green cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19

more than three or iour months in
advance.
Healthy Year, Outlook
It can, however, he safely said,
that there is at present no reason to
expect otherwise than the continu
ance of a very healthy year, which
in turn means continuance of pros
perity throughout the country. At
the present rate advance orders are
being received there is every indi-
cation that manufacturing plants
generally and particularly the auto
mobile plants, will require full
force which means steady employ
ment Of labor.
The automotive industry is more
than q barometer. Like steel, rail
roads and building, it is factor IN
it's own prosperity and that Of the
country. 1t promotes good roads
1t quickens commerce.
Today this industry in general is
giving more in actual value for the
dollar invested in q motor ear than
ever in its history. Any industry
doing that is healthy. 1t indicates
progress and economy.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19
RUMORS of WATER
RATE INCREASE.
Are UNFOUNDED
Continued from Page l

Sluieihg sand dunes or high land.
The number of days run wanted
and number Of second feet flow
wanted, shall be shown in the places
provided. The description of the
piece of land on which the water is
to he used, shall be marked on the
back of the order blank in suffici-
ent detail to permit of checking the
use of water on the land by the zan-
jero.
Leaching of land not being done
under the direction of the Imperial
county farm advisor or the Univer,
sity of California, as per resolu-
tion of January 4, 1923, shall be
considered as coming under class /
Washing of salty or alkali land.
Charge for Water
The charge for water shall he
sl.00 per run (not Sl.60 per second
feet or per day. If q run of three
days is ordered and delivered, the
charge for the whole three days.
run shall be $l00.
Availability Of Water
ue WeciSlOn rs To Wuetner water
is available and not required for
irrigation of crops shall be made by
the superintendent of the division
and run of water may be refused
or may be stopped at any time the
water is needed for irrigation Of
crops.
Use of water for other than pur-
pose ordered shall be sufficient
cause for stopping a run and refusal
of further deliveries of water under
the resolution of April 3rd.
Delivery of water will not be
made through any delivery gate for
either of the three classes covered
by resolution of April 3rd, 1929, nor
under the resolution of January 4th,
1928. at the same time with any de-
livery Of water for irrigation Of
crops. !
The zanjero shall note on the
:" Run Slip for which Of the three
classes Of use the water is ordered. !
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19

reign of terror here. will begin tG-
day.
Warrants for the arrest of the
men will be given to the sheriff this
morning, it was announced at the
district courthouse.
Among those named in the bills
are Captain j. X. Skipwith, exalt-
ed cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan and
DR.. b. M. McKern, former mayor
of Mer Rouge.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19
NOTED OLD JOCKEY
FINDS LIFE BORE
AND TRIES TO DIE
ny tinted Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.--s
His horse dead and racing in Cali
forhia an almost forgotten sport,
Tom Butler, once q jockey known
on scores of tracks, attempted sui
eide here last night.
u want to die and die quick, !"
he moaned as he was picked mp
from the sidewalk all but uncon
scious, after leaping from a second
story window.
What s the use of living? You
have no horse to ride and can t go
to q race.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-19
OAKLAND REFLECTS
DAVIE AS MAYOR
by United Pres. Lea.ed wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
OAKLAND, April l9. - John
Davie was reelected mayor of Oak
land by heavy margin over three
today's count of the
vote at yesterdays city showed.
The vote stood: Davie 22,533; David
d. Oliphant Jr., 1864; Fred E.
Reed 1922; DR.. d. p. Meyers 3j7.