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Americus times-recorder., 1923-02-19
DELIGHTFUL DANCE GIVEN
RI FELOS CLUB

An enjoyable affair was the dance
gwen by the Felos club at their club
rooms in the Merritt Building. Mu-
sic was furnished by the georgia or
ohestra. A number of out-of-town
guests were present, adding much to
the enjoyment to the OCCASION
The chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Turpin, Mr.. and Mrs. Hevs
McMath, Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Cotton,
ew Orleans; Mrs. H. B. Simmons,
- and Mrs. Frank Warren.
Dancing were Miss Gertrude Dav-
onport, Miss Catherine Mcclure, of
Americus times-recorder., 1923-02-19

Miss Jane Armstrong and Miss
Catherine Mcclure, of Macon, were
the guests of Mrs. Barlow Council
for the weekend.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-02-19

Mrs. D. 7. Wilson, of Americus, is
the guest of Mrs. W. C. Phillips for
several days.-Cordele Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-02-19
is the guest of Miss Mary English
at her home on Lee street.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Eversen have
moved to Americas from Bronwood
and hereafter will reside here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29
REV. AND MRS. ABEL ARE
HONORED At SO. AMBOY

SOUTH AMBOY, June ga
number of friends were entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Quimby Wednesday night in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. George W. Abel,
of Salem. The event being a birth
day surprise party.
Mr. Abel was a former pastor of
the local Methodist church, and was
presented with a large birthday cake
and $40 in gold. The large cake
was drawn on an express wagon by
George Selover and Elizabeth Brady.
Vocal selections were rendered by
Harold Stratton and Warren Abel,
while a duet was sung by Rev. A.
c. Brady and G.. W. Abel. Those
present were
Rev. ard Mrs. A. c. Brady and
daughter Elizabeth, Rev. and Mrs.
g w. Abel. Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ.
Stratton. Warren Abel, Miss Mary
Gomirger. Miss Ruth Nilsson, Thelma
Stratton, Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Lock-
er. Mr.. and Mrs. William Bratton,
and daughter, Ruth, of Clifton, Ru-
pell Stratton and Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Quimby.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29
kEYPOKT

Mrs. William II. Walling left this
week for an extended trip to Will
bur, Washington, where she will
visit her sister, Mrs. Roland P.
Short. She will also stop at other
points of interest and expects be-
fore her return to visit with Mrs. J.
w. Leslie, a former resident of this
borough now residing in Portland,
Oregon.
Lester Dick is enjoying a vacation
from his duties in Warns drug
store and is spending two weeks in
Ossining, N. Y.
Frederic Silcox has returned from
two weeks vacation spent in West
chester. Pa. On Monday he will be-
gin work in the Keansburg branch
of Warns drug store.
Mrs. Mary Stevenson Is enjoying
an extended vacation in the west ex-
pecting to visit in Alaska before her
return. Mrs. Stevenson is the mo-
Their of Mrs. Norman B. Lockwood.
Mrs. A. M. Dick, Mrs. T. A. Smith,
Mrs. H. T. Hopkins and Mrs. S. e.
hilton and son Ellsworth, of Brook
Ign, were members of a beach party
held at Avon on Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29
F|REMEN Plan
I'll CELEBRATE
MechaniCSviIIe Hose Co. to
Have Jubilee During Week
of July Fl to 20

SOUTH AMBOY, June 20. = The
Mechanicsville Hose Company will
step out during the week of July 81
to 2S in a monster jubilee celebra-
ton, to commemorate the thirty
years Of their existence as a fire COM
pany. A committee headed by Oscar
Rhinehardt, has planned a series of
events that will virtually turn Stew
ensdale into a miniature Coney Is
land. The interest manifested by the
fire ladies and their auxiliary is re-
markable. Both units are engaged
daily with plans to make this affair
n of note.
Already the committee has had a
very large dance floor built. The
spacious floor is made in sections
and will be stored when not in use.
h committee also announced that
they have engaged a great orches-
ira for the entire week of festivity.
Besides numerous stands, with at
tractive articles for sale, the COM
mittee has also arranged an out door
attraction for every night of the
week. No expense will be spared,
said the chairman of the committee
last night when discussing the ju-
bilee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29
SEEK MISSING SAFE IN
WESTERN MILLS POND CASE

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 20 =
Detective Sergeant Joseph Gray, of
the Red Bank police department, has
arrived here for a conference with
chief of the county detectives Ferd
David in connection with the door
of the safe which was found Tues
day in the Weston Mills pond by the
county detective after a report had
been made to him by several men
who saw the package dropped in.
The door of the safe was yesterday
identified a belonging to the safe
which was stolen from the United
Food chain store last Saturday night
The safe was said to contain s325.13.
An effort will be made to find the
missing part of the safe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29
PHYSICIAN HAS new
METHOD Of
REDUCING HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE

High Blood Pressure is one thing
that every Insurance Company looks
for in it's examination. When it is
present you cannot hope to be passed
The company will refuse to insure
| you. You are a bad risk. Yet many
people have high blood pressure and
do not realize it.
If you have frequent headaches,
dizzy spells, sour stomach, ringing in
ears, palpitation OF the heart, yorI
may have high blood pressure. 1t
is in itself a symptom that usually
indicates hat your system is clogged
with poisonous wastes. Before re-
lief can be had these poisons must
be eliminated.
A well-known physician who has
given years of study to the subject
Of blood pressure discovered a new
formula that reduces blood pressure
in a natural way by acting upon the
cause. This new preparation has
been so remarkably successful in
thousands of clinical cases, even
these of years standing, that it was
decided to dispense it through To-
cal druggists under the name of BIZ
a-lin with a guarantee to return the
purchase price TO any rare case that
was not wonderfully benefited by
the very first tottle.
Ri-a-Iin easl.. and quick ) drives
out the poisons and lowers Blood
Pressure ia Natures own way.
# is mild, p. easant and harmless in
lis action and brings within a few
days . wonderful new feeling of Wig
or and power.
Bi-a. lin car be had in convenient
tablet form from all good druggists.
You can get Bi-a-lin in convenient
form at all good druggists such
as SILK Pro.ls ers. B. i. HsabineT,
Barnekov & PETE and City Phar-
mscy.Z-Adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29
IS TOLD TO co
To WORKHOUSE

Max Perlman arrested Sunday on
a drunk and disorderly charge and
sentenced to thirty days in the coun-
ty workhouse when he was unable
to pay a fine, was this morning place
on a trolley car and started for his
home to be. He was unaccompanied,
the commitment for entrance into
the county institution having BEEN
placed in his possession.
Many times before the police
have sent committed prisoners On
their way to the workhouse unac-
companied. Before departing today.
Perlman was warned as to what
would happen if he failed to go 90
the institution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29

One dollar will haul a ton of
freight nine miles by horse and
wagon, "a by motor truck, 1S5 o.
railroad. 230 by canal, and 5000 by
ship. is the comparison made by
the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29

Mrs. W. A. Montgomery. Rcches-
ter, N. Y, and Qeft) DR.. Curtis Lee
Laws. and Rev. j. H. Franklin. both
of New York. who will address
World Baptist Congress.
BY NEA Service
STOCKHOLM-Religion in Russia
is not dead.
War on religion as reported n
the recent execution of Archbishop
Zep.iak and the trials of priests
and prelates, has this unexpected
sequeJ
One hundred Russian Baptists.
ministers and lay delegates, are on
their way-with the permission #
the Soviet government.-to Stock
holm to attend the World Baptist
Congress mex month.
This convention. the first internal
tional session of the Baptists in IL
years opens on July FL and will
last for a week. OF its $500 deje-
gates about 1000 are expected from
America.
America is the dominant Baptist
country in the world" j. H. Shakes
peare European secretary says.
And Russia, surprisingly Is Sec
ond.
I'm the days of the czar we had
only 100000 members there. Today
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-29

wehave well over a million. Tae
Soviet government does o interfere
with our religious services.
In their ability to turn to any
creed they choose. thousands of Rus
slams are joining our church. II t. e
rate keeps on increasing Russia nav
displace the United States as the
Great Baptist nation"
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
PLAIN SEWING SALE
FOR PATRONS CLUB

Friday, April 13, is the date set by
the Patrons Club of Germantown for
their "Plain Sewing Sale." which will
be held in the school building. In
cluded in the sale will be such ar
ticles as children's dresses, boys
blouses, women's aprons, house
dresses. underwear. and other useful
things.
The committee earnestly asks all
who are interested in the welfare OF
the school to donate one of the above
mentioned articles. Mrs Sorgnit and
Mrs. Tayman have most kindly offer
ed their services to make articles for
those who cannot sew. or have not the
time, but wish to help In such q
worthy cause. For full information
kindly consult any member of the fol-
lowing committee.
Mrs Dean Russell (president), Mrs
Sapp. Mrs. Sorgnit. Mrs. Buys. Mrs
Tayman. Mrs. Gates, Mrs Schultz
chairman.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
BAD WEATHER HAMPERS
WORK ON NAVY'S NEW
BASEBALL STADIUM

Continued bad weather has made it
improbable that the new baseball
grounds and stands at the Naval
Academy can be ready by April /, as
hoped, but an effort will be made to
have them in shape by April Is, when
the Harvard nine plays the midship-
men.
Funds for the construction of the
new grounds and stands were pro-
vided through the Naval Academy's
shares from the receipts of the Penn
State game in Washington and the
University of Pennsylvania game in
Philadelphia last fall.
1t has been decided to put twelve
more rows to the stands at the foot
ball field, increasing it's capacity by
$500 seats. 1t will be completed by
the opening of the next football sea-
son and paid for from the receipts OF
the game against Princeton to be
played in the Baltimore stadium.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
MANY MILDLY SENIORS
ASK FOR COMMISSIONS
IN THE MARINE CORPS

Upon their own request. the follow
ing members of the graduation class
of the Naval Academy will receive
commissions as second lieutenants in
the Marine Corps after graduation
from the Academy:
Lawrence T. Burke, New Jersey
John E. Curry. Pennsylvania; Rich
ard NJ Cults. Jr., Hawaii; William w.
Davidson, Texas; George F. Good,
Jr., Pennsylvania: John T. Harris,
Missouri; Donald j. Hawthorne, Illi-
nois; Charles w. Kali. at large; Ira
L. Kimes. Missouri: Frank r. Lam
son Scribner. Ohio; William G. Lemly
at large; William G. Manley, Massa-
chusetts; Russell II. Mizzell. Ala
bama; Kenneth L. Moses, New Hamp-
shire; Robert H. Rhodes, Pennsyl-
vania; William ]. Scheyer, New York ;
Alfred w. Schneider, Wisconsin
Frederick c. Stevens, Massachusetts;
William S. Trundle, Virginia; Merrill
B. Twining.' Oregon: Henry ]. Voss
Ohio; Thomas j. Walker, South Caro-
lima; Frank d. Weir. New York
Thomas B.. White, Illinois; Shelton
C.. Zerli, Illinois.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
HALL AND CARR, NEW
FIRM TO ENGAGE IN
SURVEYING BUSINESS

A new arrival among the business
firms OF Annapolis will open its doors
to the public on the morning of Mon
day, March 10. The firm will be that
of Hall and Carr. surveyors. and as
both of its members are Anne Arun-
del county men and as they have had
extensive experience in this field OF
work there is every reason to believe
that they will find both a cordial well
come and plenty of work awaiting
them in Annapolis. Their Offices will
be located on the first floor of the re-
Gently completed Hays Building,
School street.
Edward Hall, one of the partners. is
thoroughly versed in surveying and
similar work. having had more than
four years experience as a mining
engineer in the mines of West Vir-
ginia. Since his return from that
State he has been engaged in farm
ing at his home near Millersville. un-
til recently, when he decided to re-
sumo his former occupation.
j. Revell Carr. second member of
the firm, is the eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Maynard Carr, of the Hermit
age" South River. He has been en-
ployed by j. Spence Howard, promi-
nent civil engineer of Baltimore. since
1915, with the exception of nearly two
years spent overseas with the Second
Division of Company e." Ninth In
fantry. While with the American
forces in France, Mr. Carr was cited
for bravery. After having been
severely gassed. he returned to this
country in 1918, and resumed civil
engineering and surveying with j.
Spence Howard and has been employ
ed by him since that time.
The offices of the new firm will be
located at No. Hays Building, and
their phones will be 961-J, SS9-M and
1S21-F-22.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
EASTPORT TO HAVE
COMMERCIAL EXHIBIT

A commercial exhibit is being ar
ranged ty the Mems Bible Class o.
the Eastport Methodist Episcopal
Church to be held April 10, IL an6
IL at Eastport. Quite a number OF
the merchants of Annapolis have al
ready agreed to enter the exhibit. An.
ticles of every kind of merchandise
will be exhibited to show the peo-
pie, of Annapolis and vicinity thai
they can buy just as cheap at hcme
and get just as good quality of goods
here as anywhere else. This will
doubtless be the greatest display o!
merchandise ever exhibited here anC
every merchant will want to get in
to it.
The articles will be on display three
nights. A small admission fee will
lie charged to the exhibit The las;
night everything will be sold at auc-
tion. There will he almost every
thing on exhibit from a pair of shoe:
to an automobile. This is the frs:
notice. Watch the Evening Capita
for further information.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
SEVEN WOMEN, Z men
DIE AS FLAMES WRECK
NEW YORK AuMsHOUsE

ANGELICA, N. Y, Mar. 15.-Seven
women and two men perished when
the Afiegany County almshouse, on
the outskirts of this village was
burned early TO-DAY. The fire started
from a gas explosion in the basement
of the two-story wooden structure
where "a women patients were quar-
tered. and spread quickly to the ad-
ministration building.
Charles Sapborn, head stableman al
the institution, lost his life in an ef-
fort to rescue the women inmates
The night fireman was killed by the
explosion. Six women were cremated
In their beds and another was killed
when she leaped from the upper win
dow of the blazing building.
Sanborn made his way into the
blazing building and returned with a
rescued woman three times. On his
fourth trip into the building the floor
caved in and he was burned to death
Several OF the rescued women were
badly burned, but all are expected to
recover. The loss is estimated at
$100,000
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
WASHINGTON'S STATUE,
WEATHER BEATEN; TO
UNDERGO REPAIRS

The elements have worn more than
100 holes in the bronze statue OF
George Washington at Pennsylvania
and New Hampshire avenues, Wash
ington. The statue was shipped yes
terday to Brooklyn, where it will be
repaired.
This is the first statue in the Ma
tional Capital to show the effects oi
exposure and the first to be taken
down bodily and sent away for re-
furnishing.
The holes range from the size of Q
match head to that of an average
thumb nail Many holes are found in
the head and neck of the horse or
which the statue is mounted Appre.
hcnsion was felt that the statue might
fall.
The statue is the work of CLARK
Mills. 1t was cast in Paris and un-
veiled in 1860, President Buchanan
and other officials of the government
being present.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
SHE DID, YET DID NOT,
KNOW HER DESTINATION

Heard on prominent thorough
fare of the city today. An elderly
lady. a stranger, stopping one of
much tender years inquired: Can
you tell me how to- get to the little
town near Annapolis?" The young
lady was much taken back for a time
and knew not what to reply. Be-
fore attempting to do so, the elder
ly one continued, Il am on my way
to visit friends and know where
want to go, having visited there be-
fore. but for the love CT me. ! have
forgotten the name of the place or
how to get to it,"
Still, the one of whom the inquiry
was made, was bit uncertain as
to what to say. Looking inquiring-
ly, the visitor resumed But, / think
you have to cross a bridge to get
there" That explanation might have
meant West Annapolis, but the
young woman Of the city promptly
rejoined. "Oh, do you mean East
port?" That's the place added the
inquisitor,. and when told the course
to take in order to reach the village
across the Spa. she went on her way
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
Spike" Webb's Naval
Boxers Invited To
Big Tourney

The Midshipmen toxing team.
accredited as the champions in
intercollegiate circles, have been
invited to take part in the ma
tional tournament to be held hv
the Amateur Athletic Union in
Boston early in April.
The invitation was extended by
George ]. Turner, former presi-
dent of the body, and Spike Webb.
coach of the MILDLY wallopers.
will lay the matter before she ath-
letic authorities at once.
There is also considerable spec-
ulation as to whether the Mid
shipmen boxers will test their
skill with the English college
team which is scheduled to visit
this country in May. but nothing
definite has been decided as vet
as to the participation of the
Middies.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
Well Dressed Woman
Leaps Over Brink
Of Niagara

NIAGARA FALLS. n. Y, Mar.
IA woman leaped into the
river about 30 feet above the
brink OF the American falls TODAY
and was swept to death over the
cataract. She was apparently
about rs years old and well dress
ed, wearing brown tailored suit.
gray stockings and chinchilla dol
man.
She engaged an automobile at
the Imperial Hotel earlier in the
day to make tour OF the points
or interest. In the car she left
a small bag containing SIS in
money, railroad check issued al
Albany and a string OF spar
beads. She did not register at the
hotel, as she only ate breakfast
there.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
HARDING MUST PAY
S17,990 INCOME TAX

The first full year income return
ever filed by President of the United
States was in the Columbus (Ohio)
internal revenue Office yesterday
President Harding's report for 1922,
An amendment to the income tax law
making the Presidents salary taxable
went into effect when Mr.. Harding
took Office. However, his return last
year covered only nine months Of his
salary.
Statisticians in the revenue Office
figured Mr.. Harding will pay tax OF
s17,990 on his Presidential salary Of
$4,000 a year.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
NO MATCHING DEMPSEY
AND FIRPO FOR PRESENT.
SAYS TEX" RICHARD

NEW YORK, Mar. 15.-The $780,
900 offer reported to have been made
to Jack Dempsey. heavyweight cham
pion. by Argentine promoters for a
prospective bout with Angel" Firpo
in Buenos Aires next November is
valueless, Tex Rickard, Madison
Square Garden fight promoter, de-
clared today.
Rickard said he had Firpo under ex-
elusive contract for a year. Rickard
admitted he had no information con-
corning the offer to Dempsey. but as
serted that he had not been approach
ed by prospective promoters of bout
with Firpo.
Rickard himself has considered for
some time the possibility of matching
Dempsey and Firpo in the Argentine
capital. but today reiterated that he
would make no definite plans until the
South American had met one or two
other heavyweight contenders
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
DENLY And Party
See Panama Canal

Secretary DENLY and the party of
senators and representatives accom-
panying him. sailed through the
Panama Canal yesterday morning en-
route to Panama Bay for review of
the American battle feet
At Guam lock the party was aug
mented by a number of senators and
representatives. who had made the
trip to Colon by passenger steamer.
Governor Morrow. of the Canal Zone,
and ranking army and navy officials
also went aboard the Henderson.
which later was to distribute her
party to battleships to witness the
tactical maneuvers of the feet in the
Pacific.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
DORSEY ]. DUNLAP
RELEASED FROM JAIL

After sojourn of 30 days in the
Baltimore City Jail Dorsey ]. Dunlap.
who was a candidate for the House of
Representatives from Anne Arundel
county on dry platform, has return
ed to his home at Glen Burnie
Mr.. Dunlap was sentenced to so
days in Jail by Magistrate e. M. Stay
lor in Baltimore Traffic Court on the
charge of operating an automobile
when under the influence of liquor.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
COMPANY IN" JUNIORS
TO REORGANIz NINE

The Company M Juniors wish to
organize baseball team for the COM
ing season A meeting will he held
at the State Armory on Monday aft
ernoon- The following Toys are re-
quested to be present: Colburn, B.
Katcef.-S- Katcef. J. Tomaino. d.
Myers, Deininger, Dixon, N. Bloom.
Jos. Schiff, L. Snyder and H. Kobe.
If anyone else desires to try for a
Lerth on the squad he may. come also
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
Activities OF Hens
Forecast Cheaper
Eggs For Easter

Good news for Annapolis kid
dies also their pas and mas.
Eggs are going to be cheaper
this Easter than they were last.
according to present indications.
AS a result OF fair weather.
hens are laying prodigiously.
Last Easter eggs were selling
around IS cents per dozen. This
year they should sell in the
neighborhood Of 80 cents a dozen.
according to a forecast made by
some dealers.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
ALL IS BUsTLE AMONG
FLOATING RUM MARKET

HIGHLAND, N. j.. Mar. 15.-There
was a great hustle today in the float
ing rum market of Jerseys three-
mile limit. Several swift runners put
out from Highland for the liquor
carrying feet, which increased to Is
craft. Two tugs from New York were
sighted this morning visiting the feet.
1t was assumed that they carried
supplies. In addition a number OF
yachts were circling about the
armada.
Noted among the new arrivals on
rum row" was a former New York
yacht which left the feet last week.
1t was thought that II had been to the
Bahamas for a new cargo.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-15
|]DFFIN HAS
|I[PTED POST
fNEW YORK j.
Professor Of Johns
Inns Had Turned Down
|ed.ncy OF St. Johns Col
|, For Appointment AS
II OF Classics.
SION WAS NOT
UNEXPECTED HERE

n not unexpected. formal an
I,sent that Or. Ralph Van De-
'asoaln. associate professor OF
ana Roman History at the
| hopkins University. has been
I'd head OF the department OF
at the University of the City
+. York. has been made by Ell
morth Brown. Chancellor of
'wrslty. With this announce
the Chancellor, DR.. Magoffin
srard with the statement that
accepted the appointment and
hume his new duties at the be-
Of the next collegiate term
3 the fall
|fs Action Dlspleased Alumni
gagofln, II will be recalled.
iiered the presidency of st.
College. following a meeting
Beard OF Governors and Visi-
he institution held on March
ns not expected that the cleo
president would take place
meeting, but that the board
receive and consider the rec
|islions OF a committee which
~ securing the field for a new
The local college. an election
tected at the regular quarter
lng In april. In consequence
state Of affairs, there is some
a breach between the off,
|hrd and members of the Alumni
zion Of the college. The alum
I quite as interested in secur-
success to DR.. Thomas Fell,
'shes to retire at the close OF
|sent term, as were the MEM
The governing body, and there
IN open criticism about the
hat matters took.
l'rned Down Local Post
D as the official board is con-
i is generally understood that
as matter of salary had been
lFeuilnued on Para aN