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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
PATUXENT BRIDGE
MAY Be DISPLACED
Roads Commission Considers
Structure For Grain and
Defense Highways.

The State Roads Commission is con-
sidering a plan of replacing the pres
ent bridge structure known as Priests
bridge between Anne Arundel and
Prince George counties over Patuxent
river with a modern concrete bridge
which will serve both the Grain and
Defense highways.
Engineers OF the commission arc
making soundings in the Patuxent to
determine the possibility Of building
the bridge. The tentative plans that
are being considered call for reloca-
tion of the bridge crossing and aban-
donment of the wooden structures
that now serve at this point As both
State roads will cover new routes it
is planned TO have them cross each
other at a point where one bridge will
serve both roads.
There are three different bridges
over the forks Of the river now. If
the contemplated plans are carried
through there win be only two bridges
Of two spans each, with a connecting
link between them running over low
land.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Views On Taxability
Of Mortgage Certificates

The question as to whether mort
gage certificates are taxable was
argued before the State Tax Commits
sion.
Alexander Fairbanks, attorney for
the Mortgage Guarantee Company. and
Enos Stockbridge, counsel for the Sc
curities Company. of Baltimore. held
that mortgage certificates issued by
these firms are not taxable.
THE argument Of these attorneys, /"
Edward S. Britain. secretary of the
commission. explained, "was that the
certificates issued by these companies
were assignments. legally. of mort
cages and as such were exempt from
taxation.
"On the other hand. c. C. Wallace,
Assistant City Solicitor, contended
that the certificates were in no sense
assignments of mortgages.
THE problem was taken under ad-
visement by the commission. as it will
require some time to go over the argu-
ments presented. The question in
wolves the taxation of millions of dol
lars of mortgage securities"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Railway Official Confers
With Governor On Road

Turnbull Murdoch, president of the
Baltimore. Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railway Company, conferred with
Governor Ritchie and John N. Mackall
chairman of the State Roads Commits
sion, relative to improvement of the
road from Love Point to Queenstown
This road was covered by the Tow
ers-Rowe bill, providing for the appro-
priation of s75O000, which was passed
by the Legislature last winter but was
vetoed by the Governor
Connection is made by the railway
from Baltimore to Love Point by ferry,
and the company desires a good road
for motor traffic from Love Point to
Queenstown.
The Governor and Mr.. Mackall ex-
planned to Mr. Murdoch that the entire
road eventually will be improved. but
that no promise could be made now
OF immediate action. as it is contem-
plated to carry on the work in sections
Of mile or two at time. One mile
of the route extending through
stevensville on Kent Island is being
built this year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Governor In New York
For Davis Conference

Governor Ritchie left for New York
Monday to confer with John w. Davis,
Democratic nominee for President. on
plans for the national campaign. par
ticularly those affecting Maryland
The Governor declared that as yet
it is too early to begin an active cam
paign in Maryland, but he probably
would make some definite announce
ment upon his return,
The setting of the date for the ad.
dress which Mr.. Davis is expected to
deliver in Maryland also will be con
sidered at the conference, the Gov.
ernor said
A meeting Of Maryland Democratic
leaders will be called by the Governor
following his return from New York
A conference of the State Central
Committee also will be called in the
near future by ]. Enos Ray, chairman.
to discuss a program for the State
campaign.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
BANDIT PROOF
CARS FOR MAIL
5000 Armored Coaches 10 Put
End to HoId-Ups
EQUIPPED LIKE ARMY TANKS
Also To Be impossible OF Entry With
out Aid From Inside-Result
OF Illinois Hold

New York.-In an effort to prevent
railway mail robberies the United
States Postofice Department has con.
tracted for the building Of 5000 spe-
cially designed cars, armored heavily
and equipped with other protective de-
vices
A spokesman of the department said
that one OF the cars has been delivered
to the railroad yards at Melrose, N
Y, and If it meets the tests to which
it will be subjected the others will be
rushed to completion.
The armored mail car. designed un
der Government supervision. it is I'm
derstood is the Postofice Depart
ments answer TO the railway mail
hold up near Chicaso on June 12 in
which S2,075 900 in money and bonds
was stolen Night robbers at that
time attacked special mail train at
Rondout. H.. using gas bombs, and
took 40 pouches of mail.
The armored car has many features
reminiscent OF the armored tanks used
in the World War. It is equipped with
slits through which its occupants can
thrust rifles and revolves. In addition.
it was stated by the departments
spokesman. the car is safeguarded
with a system of specially contrived
locks. which make It impossible for
anyone to gain entrance without the
cooperation Of some one on the inside.
Although no comment was made re-
yarding provisions against poison gas,
it is understood that it will be
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Veterans Return From
G.. A. R. Encampment

Most Of the Maryland members OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic. Sons
OF Veterans and Women's Relief
Corps, who attended the G. A. r. en-.
campment in Boston last week re-
turned to the city Sunday Gen. John
r. King. past commander-in chief OF
the G. A. r., and one Of the delegates
representing the Maryland depart
ment, said the encampment was a
success both as to attendance and
legislation.
Maryland was represented by 81
Civil War veterans, all Of whom are
over so years old said General King.
Forty Of these marched in the Tues
day parade in spite of steady rain.
The others rode in automobiles.
"The six-pound- swivel gun, owned
by the Maryland department and
drawn by six Baltimore girls. was a
feature d the parade. II was fired
as the line of march passed before the
reviewing stand"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Anne Arundel to Issue
$4,000 in 5 Pct. Bonds

The Public Service Commission
granted authority to Anne Arundel
County Sanitary Commission to issue
s25.o0O in 5 per ce6G bonds, the pro
ceeds from which are to be used in
making water and sewerage exten.
sions in Linthicum Heights section.
Attorney Webster Tall, representing
the Commission, explained that it was
the intention to use the funds to
acquire the present water system OF
Linthlcum Heights and to make ex-
tensions so as to supply the demand
for water service which the old com.
pany has been unable to handle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
U. Of M. Sues Contractors
On Bond For S131 ,585

The University OF Maryland and its
board of regents sued the H D. Watts
Company, contractors. and the Fidelity
and Casualty Company. of New York.
on surety bond for s131,5 The
suit was brought in the Superior
Court, through Thomas H. Robinson
and Allan H. Fisher. attorneys.
1t was stated that the bond was
given by the contractors to guarantee
the construction according to the con.
tract Of stadium and armory at Col
lege Park
It was alleged that the building was
not constructed in accordance with
the plans and specifications and was
not completed The university. it was
also alleged, spent $4,000 to complete
the building and correct the defective
work.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Town to Take Over
Snow Hill Light Plant

Authority was granted the Mayor
and City Council Of Snow Hill by the
Public Service Commission to- take
over the Snow Hill Electric Light and
Power Company and operate it as a
municipal plant.
The municipality was granted au-
thority to issue and sell $4,000 in
bonds for the purpose Of improving
the plant and giving electric service
in the daytime as well as at night.
Attorney John w. stayton appeared
to secure the authority.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
WOMAN REFoRMes HAS CANCER.

Lucy Page CASTOR, Antlcigarette
League Founder, Seriously ~.
Chicago. Miss Lucy Page Gaston
founder of the National Anti-Cigarette
League, is suffering from cancer OF
the throat. Physicians who made an
incision several days ago hold that
there is no hope for her recovery. She
is in a sanatorium.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
CIRCLING THE BASES

Gene Robertson, the young Brownie
third sacker, has modelled his batting
style on that of Slsler. He hits like
his boss. only not so often.
The Atlantics of Brooklyn, winners
of the baseball championship in 1864
and 1865, went through the two sea
sons without sustaining defeat.
Joe Oeschger, recently released by
the Giants to the Louisville American
association club, which he refused to
join, has signed Pbilly contract.
The first game of baseball under
the rule requiring fair balls. to be
caught on the fly was played by the
Knickerbocker and Excelsior clubs at
Hoboken. N. j., June 80. 1850.
The Southern League of Professional
Baseball Clubs was organized at Mont
gomery on November 25, 1884, and
commenced its first championship sea-
son on April Is of the following year.
Manager Stanley Harris Of the
Washington Nationals says that in
Fred Marberry and Allan Russell he
has the two best relief pitchers in the
American league.
The reserve" rule was secretly
adopted by the National league at
special meeting at Buffalo in 1879
Leo (Gabby) Hartnett, catcher, and
Barney Friberg, third baseman of the
Chicago Cubs. have become members
of Battery d. Two Hundred and Sec
ond Coast Artillery corps.
1t wds so years ago that the first
exhibition tour of Great Britain was
made by the American baseball clubs.
The two clubs that engaged in the
tour were the Bostons and the Ath-
letics of Philadelphia.
Charles A, (Chlef) Bender, former
star pitcher for the Athletics nnd
minor league manager has been signed
by the New Haven club of the Eastern
league.
Oscar Fuhr, the former Mobile south
paw hurler, is proving a sad dlsap-
pcintment to Lee Fohl this year. Much
was expected of him but he has faIled
TO hold his own.
Art Nehf of the New York Giants
after his explosion in the world series
with the Yankees. was regarded by
some of the critics as through He
has fooled them and is ranking south
paw Of the National league.
Baltimore is not drawing so well.
ON July in the morning only $500
saw the game with Reading and 5000
In the afternoon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

The St. Louis Nationals top their
league in double plays.
In the early days Of baseball the
team which first scored 81 runs won
the game.
Earl Smith, catcher for the Boston
Nationals. has been purchased BY the
Pittsburgh club.
CoffeyviIle resigned from the South
western league because of poor at
tendance at its games.
Hal Chase, once a star of the CHI
cago White Sox. is playing first base
for ball team In Jerome. ArIz.
RoIlIe ''BunIons' Zeider, former big
leaguer. is now managing the Paris
team in the East Texas league.
Ted Biankenship, Chicago White Sox
pitcher, has been indefinitely sus-
pended because of alleged differences
with Manager Eyers. The hurler has
gone to his home in Oklahoma.
Owner Borchert of Milwaukee, de
nies that Ted Jourdan. first baseman.
loaned the Brewers early in the sea
son by Minneapolis. Is to be recalled.
Borchert says Kelley told him he
could keep the player throughout the
season.
The uniform Babe Ruth has been
wearing In a National Guard member
ship drive would have made a more
profound impression seven years ago
Bobby La Motto, former Griffman,
Is starring at shortstop for Memphis
He is being called the "best shortsiop
In the circuit"
In 1923 no fewer than 100000 per-
sons attended football games, 10000
300. baseball games; over 100000,
boxing matches. and 100000. track
and field meets. In the United States.
Dazzy Vance, Broolxlyn's star pitch
er, Is far in the lead in striking out
opponents.
Jack Blot, star catcher Of the Uni
versity of Michigan. who was sought
oy a number Of major league teams.
aas signed with Cincinnati
Now that National league batters
aave become accustomed to the pc
.ullar underhand motion used by Carl
Mays, former Yankee star, he Is not
meeting with nearly so much success
as catly In the season.
Earl Combs. promising young out
fielder of the Yankees. who suffered
broken leg early Inst month while
sliding into home plate at Cleveland,
has been removed from a Cleveland
hospital 10 New York.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
PERMITS ONE BOTTLE DAILY.


St Johns. N F.-Newfoundland's
new bill governing the sale of alco-
holic beverages is ready for the Gov
ernor's signature II signed it will re.
place tho Prohibition act which has
been in effect since 1915
The act allows the purchase Of
bottle Of spirits a day by any one per-
son and gives hotels the right to sup
ply beer and wines to patrons The
restrictive measures are drastic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
AMERICAN GIRL is DROWNED.

Etretat, France. - Miss Florence
Leopold, daughter of the late James
NJ. Leopold, of New York, was drowned
while bathing in heavy surf Every
effort was made 70 save her while she
battled for her life for a half hour
Her mother and her sister, Jane. were
on the beach at the time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

"The report is unfounded," said the
Justice 81 came up here for a rest
and am getting it. | have enjoyed
every day of my vacation and expect
to return to Washington on September
2S or SO."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Rock Hall Steamer Firm
Allowed to Issue Stock

The Baltimore and Rock Hall
Steamboat Company was granted per-
mission by the Public Service Commits.
sion to issue $4,000 in preferred
stock.
The company originally had asked
authority to issue $4,000, but ].
Marsh Matthews. counsel, said half of
that amount would be enough at pres
ent. The company is operating the
steamer Willoughby, capacity $50 pas
sengers. between Pier 4. Light street,
and Rock Hall.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
Junior 0. U. A. M Marks
10th Year With Dinner

Celebrating the fortieth anniversary
of the granting of their charter, mem
bers Of Baltimore Council, Junior
Order United American Mechanics.
held dinner and dance at the Hotel
Emerson, Baltimore. Louis H. Wiener
was chairman in charge Of arrange
ments.
Speakers were Charles H. Norris,
the only surviving charter member;
Eugene NJ. Thomas, Herman L. Men
nerick and George w, Ritter Estelle
Ament was the soloist.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
SEVEN BANK BANDITS GET $4,000
Escape In Motor Car After Firing Sew.
eral Shots In Air.

Madison, Ill.-Seven bandits held up
the Union Trust Company here. forced
A. 2. Androoss, cashier to lie on the
floor. and escaped in a motor car with
between $4,000 and $4,000, all the cash
on hand. The robbers fired several
shots wildly as they sped away. This
was the second bank robbery in Mad
ison, st. Louis suburb, within 10
days.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
TAFT DENIES HE is I'LL

Chief Justice Enjoying His Vacation,
He Says.
New York.-Reports here that Will
liam H. Taft, Chief Justice of the
United States, had been taken i'll at
his summer home at Murray Bay.
Quebec, were denied by Justice Taft,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

white field corn. 10 ears, 1924 crop:
yellow field corn, 10 ears. 1924 crop.
For the best six stalks OF green field
corn five prizes will be awarded. Sim.
liar prizes will be offered for the besi
six stalks of green ensilage corn,
Premiums in the department of sheep,
competition for which will be open to
all breeds exhibited from any of the
five counties, include: For the best
ram, two years and over, SIS, first
prize; $40, second prize; IS. third
prize: young ram. sl5. IS and 81; paiI
ewes. s25. $40 and IS; ram and paii
ewes. ss5. $50 and SO.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

Hagerstown.-Mrs. Emma Stable.
SO, of Gettysburg, Pa, and Mrs. Retta
Stable, IS, Of Washington. D. c., were
killed on the national highway several
miles west Of here when the automo-
bile in which they were en- route from
Washington to New York State
skidded and overturned. Robert N.
Stable. son and husband of the dead
woman, who was driving. escaped I'M
hurt. Stable said he was driving at
the rate of only fifteen miles an hour
when the machine skidded on the
wet road
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22
New State Police Head
Will Be Named in Fall

E. Austin Baughman, Commissioner
of Motor Vehicles, said no appoint
ment will be made until fall of a sue.
cessor to Capt Roger H. Williams,
head Of the Maryland State Police,
who resigned to accept a position with
the police of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad in Chicago.
Lieut.. Matthias Peppersack will act
as captain until new head is chosen.
Upper Marlboro.-The field prod.
ucts' competition is expected to prove
one Of the most interesting features
Of the annual Southern Maryland Fair
to be held September 9 to 13. For
the best five bundles of tobacco, 1928
crop, grown in each of the five South
ern Maryland counties of Anne
Arundel. Calvert. Charles, Prince
Georges and St. Mary's, prizes of SIS,
$40, S., SO and 81 will be awarded.
Prizes of like amounts will be
awarded for each county for the best
three bundles of tobacco, 1924 crop;
exhibit of wheat. one peck, 1924 crop;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

Given under my hand and
the Great Seal Of the State
Of Maryland. Done at the
City Of Annapolis, this
iSth day Of July, nineteen
hundred and twenty-four.
ALBERT c. RITcHIE,
By the Governor;
f. BROOKE LEE,
Secretary Of Stat
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

Baltimore is not drawing so well.
On July in the morning only $500
saw the game with Reading and 5000
In the afternoon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

Art Nehf of the New York Giants
after his explosion in the world series
with the Yankees. was regarded by
some of the critics as through He
has fooled them and IS ranking south
paw Of the National league.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-22

Earl Combs. promising young out
fielder of the Yankees. who suffered
a broken leg early Inst month while
sliding into home plate at Cleveland,
has been removed from a Cleveland
hospital to New York.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-10
CARMEL.

SS-U-o---O--O-- -O--O--O-o-O
We had the heaviest rain last Tues
day afternoon that has fallen this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. P. Medley and
daughter had as their Sunday guests,
Mr.. Tip Ingram, of Atlanta, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Williams and family,
of Smyrna, Mr.. and Mrs. Judge Nc
Collum and family, Mr.. and Mrs Sam
McCollum and family, of Riverside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Sims, of Can
ton spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Bry Sims.
Mr.. Phil Wallace spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his brother of
Marietta.
Mr.. Read Clayton, of Atlanta,
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
NJ. Clayton.
The singing given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Wallace Saturday
night was enjoyed by large crowd
Masters Hubert and Clarence La
them, of near Benson, spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Monk Cowans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Donehoo
and two sons spent Sunday with her
father, Mr.. John Boring.
Mr.. Lafotis 'Setser is very i'll at
this writing. We hope for his recov-
cry.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-10
HANEY GROVE

O---U-O-O---O-O --O-O-O-O-O
Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Barfield and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Riy Black
Mrs. Wyatt Carson is spending
this week with her sister, Mrs. Al
Hood, of Collins Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Stephens and
children visited Rev. and Mrs. OF
well, of Bethel Friday.
Mrs. Edd Barfield and children, of
Smyrna, spent a few days last week
with her sister-in-law, Mrs. N. H.
Barfield.
Miss Eva Crow spent Sunday with
at this place the 3rd Sunday of this
month. We invite every body to
come and bring well filled baskets.
Miss Ellen Brown.
There will be an all day singing
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-10
MOTLEY MILL

O-O-O-O-0-O -O-O-O-6J-O
The crops are looking fine in this
section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers spent the
weekend with their son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Doss Rodgers, of Marietta.
Mrs. Esther Camp and little son,
Ray, have returned home from a
weeks visit to her parents in Dallas.
She was accompanied home by her
sister, Miss Bertha Camp, of Dallas.
A mad dog came through this sec
ton Monday, but did not do any
damage that has been heard of. The
dog was killed at Mrs. Jim Elliott's.
Mr.. J. P. York, of Olive Springs,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Rodgers.
Mr.. Herbert Wade is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Wade,
of Dallas.
Mrs. Annie Gam, of Round Top,
was the Saturday night guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Josephine Daniel.
Miss Ruth Daniel is on the sick
list this week.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-10
TILLMAN'S CHAPEL

O--O-o-o--O-O -O-O--O-o--O
Miss Mildred Ruff was hostess
at party given at her home Wednes
day in honor of Miss Vera Arnold, of
Sparta, Ga.
Those present were: Miss Vera Ar
mold, Mrs. Darnell, Mrs. Thomas Tai
bot, Messrs. Roy, Walter, and John
Clay, Edd Bruton, FELTON, Barnes,
Henry Baldwin, Grady Wilkey, and
Martin Ruff.
Games were played and contest
prizes were won by Miss Vera Arnold
and Mrs. Martin Ruff.
Mr. Thomas Talbot, Of Macon spent
three days last week with his family.
Mr.. Eugene Ruff and Mr.. Stevens,
of Atlanta, spent the 4th of July with
relatives here.
Miss Vera Newton is visiting rel
atives in Atlanta.
There will be preaching here Sat
urday night at o'clock and on Sun
day morning at II o'clock by our
paster-in-charge, Rev. Gentry of
Waleska, Ga. Welcome.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-10
FLINT HILL

0--O-O-O-0-O -O-O-O-O-
Rev. Singleton filled his regular
appointment here Sunday and
preached an inspiring sermon.
On account of rain our Sunday
School was small Sunday, only thirty
seven being present.
Mr.. Walman Sorrells, of Atlanta,
visited his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. C. N. Sorrells, Sunday.
Those taking dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Rogers Sunday were Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Wallace and family,
Rev. Singleton, of Atlanta, and Miss
Alice Spears.
The singing given by Mr.. and Mrs
Rogers Saturday night was a grand
success.
Everybody seems to be enjoying
the fine rain that fell Saturday and
Sunday. Crops are looking fine. Not
many boil weevils have been found
yet.
The singing given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Sorrells Sunday was enjoyed by all
present.
Little Fred Wallace has been very
i'll for the last week, but is improv-
ing, we are glad to say.
Miss Bessie Wallace spent Friday
night with Misses Lennie and May
Turner, of Elizabeth.
Most of the people around here
spent the Fourth out in the field kill
ing grass.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-10
MACLAND

O--U--U--O--I
Rev. S. R. England preached a fine
sermon here Sunday and held quar-.
terly conference in the afternoon.
The teachers training school at
the A. & M. School is being well at
tended.
Miss 1delle Smith, of Douglas
county, is visiting the Misses Mitch
ell this week.
Mrs. Guy Dobbs and Mrs. Richard
Carter, of Atlanta, spent Sunday
with relatives here.
Mrs. w. D. Dobbs spent part of
last week in Atlanta.