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I IiSOCIATED PRESS Uipatch” °* ate ~?, r c published in y Evening Capital. %tv KVIKT IVBNINU EXCBPT BUNDATg. / ESTABLISHED IN 188 i. ' ' COMPREHKXSIVC LOCAL AND OBNWLAX, OTtWS. * . i. jWVII No.H‘. AXNAimiS, Ml).. THURSDAY. PEKKVARV 8, nig.i; PRICE TWO CENTS. lit TIES B"GILD MI ’ BRIDGE ; Qf Public Works 'Bids In - For Structure Over Sus tsarina River While Mcrch -5’ Bank Gets 3300,000 Con -♦ion Loan At 103.62. > rE will realize total OF $1,105,100 . (fare "f Maryland today nc- Irtnirn! of Hie Havre tie Grace ♦<;♦• I rldtr* 1 a<ross the- Susque- I river, known as the “Gold Ifjdfn*" The way for tills was lit the meeting of the Hoard jl* Works hold here this aft twhen lids for the bridge loan, liv for the $300,000 building tirtion loan authorized by an !tt Legislature. Van) llnls SiilimiHed iqe number of bidders were nt d hy the offering of bonds, and pint found, after opening the Slit the State, by taking the ilun at $585,000 at par anil Ht. interest, counted with the [ 103 62. which was the highest fer the construction loan, the would realize a total of $1,105,- itti most advantageous of any combination of lids. le!ng $lOO ir In net proceeds. ill hilly Considered 1 board considered tlie bids from icjtle and combination. For In -1 tbt First National Ilank of fork ami Stacy and Braun, bid pititly on both loans, offered l which would realize $1,100,- I. George It. Gibbons and Com offered 101.68, which would have ill 105.000; and Lamport, Bar it Jennings, iti a combination f 10208 for the construction ltd 10120 for the bridge bonds, would have netted $1,104,444 Gibbons and Company bid was kw! approach to the eomlinn bl (he State and tlie Merchants nl Rink Other bidders And Bids if bidders and their bids on the Nction loan are: ij Ikily and Company and the Id City Co.. 102.200; Alexander ff*nttitn*il Oa Ptur* l.) * KitibilihM Over Sixty YiHira! F. CHILDS & SON ißkceries, Fruits, Vegetables. and bottled Goods. "Hb and Smoked Meats. • fr' T rrtr Polite service. Orders WMtctted. Phone 02. ® 1,41 AM* m CONDUIT* ST fin ——=— ——I I He National Council of Catholic Women Presents ‘ ** I || baddy Long Legs! A Comedy in 4 Acts ...1N... ST. MARY’S HALL Evenings of February 8 and 9th AT 8.15 P. M. matinee Saturday. February io at 2:30 p. m. e neral Admission, 50c; Reserved Seats, 75c. Rf-ervod Seats on Sale at Wiegard’s Confectionery Store ... _ f Second Endowment Ball! I N I>KU THE AUSPICES OK Lodge. 296 Benefit of Mooseheart of Moose Endowment Fund Monday. February 12, 1923, Bto 1 1.30 P. M. STATE ARMORY " TIONS by Dr. Josifph S. Joy re and Mr. Chjtrle* H. Shearman VIOI.IX‘SELECTIONS by Mr. WlllUni H. Sliua. MUSIC IVY VIKTOR'S ORCHESTRA. t TICKETS:—LADIES, 35c., GENTS, 50c. ‘ r *trumental Numbvrs GRAND MARCH m 8:30 P. M. (Cncning (Enpitnl. CCi. GADC PIIESIOES , AS LOCAL ELKS IN IN SESSION OF SORROW * At the special session of the An napolis Lodge of Elks held last night at the Club rooms, the officers’ chairs I were filled by Hast Exalted Rulers of the Lodge, the presiding officer of the occasion being Col. Luther H. I Gadd, who was the first Exalted Ruler )f the local Lodge when It was form id in 1902. Instead of a social session, as was first planned, the meeting last night I partook of the nature of a session of , sorrow In commemoration of the late Samuel Davis, formerly Past Exalted Ruler and also former District Deputy, Grand Exalted Rulei. As a part of the ceremonies the eulogy on behulf of the lodge was delivered by Ridgely P. Melvin. Past Exalted Ruler, and there was also a solo. “The Vacant Chair" by Charles H. Shearman. N. Y. N. FIVE*FAILS TO STOP ARMY TEAM I I ji— . p Ed. Thorpe’s New York University basketball five essayed to stop the Army’s onward rush yesterday but fell short In the accomplishment, the I Cadets winning by, a score of 33 to 28 The Violet Five got away in the lead hut the first half closed with the Cadets in front by 18 to 15. All the way to the finish it was nip and tuck and the pace was telling on both , teams. Forbes, for Army, had a keen eye for the basket, netting six goals from court. It was Army's thirteenth straight for the season. SENATOR BRADY HAS APPENDICITIS ATTACK State Senator A. Theodore Brady, who has been Indisposed for the last severul days, is reported today as In an improved condition. The Senator has been confined to his restdonce on Hanover street threatened by an at tack of appendicitis, but it is now be lieved the danger of this has passed. I TRAIN WRECK DELAYS WEST VIRGINIA FIVE Delayed more than eight hours when caught in the wreck of the Sea board Air Lines Cuba-Florida spe -1 -ial train just outside of Richmond yesterday morning, the West Vir * ginia University haskettall team, * 1 which was scheduled to play Navy. ! was unable to fill the date, but spe cial .permission has been granted for : i the contest this afternoon at 4:45. Cantata Rehearsal Tonight There will be a rehearsal of the cantata. “Olivet to Calvary." tonight !■ in St. Anne’s Church at 7:45 o’clock. All persons taking part in it are asked I to attend the rehearsal. ALLEN TO Ain RITCHIE’S INVITATION Hugh A. McMullen, Governor Rit chie’s avowed opponent for the Demo cratic Gubernatorial nomination, to day will accept or decline the Gover nor’s invitation to present his ideas of economical and efficient State ad ministration to the gathering of Maryland editors Saturday at the Exe cutive Mansion here. Mr. McMullen last night in Cum berland said he did not receive the Governor’s letter until late in the evening, hut that he would reply to day. Of the gathering. Governor Ritchie said: “As I explained in my letter to Mr. McMullen, the meeting with the edi tors Will he In ltd sense a political meeting t ar.d fhe matters to be dis cussed will not be political. I hope to acquaint the editors with some of the problems in State government that are pressing for solution, and trust they will he able, through their papers, to aid in solving them.” THREE WIN COAL IN DRAWING BV K. OF P. The* drawing for two tons of coal split Into three prizes, for which tickets were sold during the last sev eral weeks by members of the local lodge Knights of Pythias, was con ducted last night, and the following were announced as lucky winners: William E. Lowmaa. first prize, one ton, holder of ticket No. 4191; H. C. Basil, West ctreet, Annapolis, second prize, half ton. ticket No. 1149; Ed ward Wiley, Bladen street, third prize, half ton, ticket No. 1127. It is stated that a total of 4,000 tickets were sold. The committee announces that the lucky winners may present their tickets at the Parlett aqd Parlett Company to receive their awards, or If the cash is desired In exchange, this will be arranged by the committee, of which A. E. Martak, of Kasiport, is chairman. SENMM ASSERTS PRESIDENT INSOLTEOTHE SENATE (Br Th Associated Prn*.t WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. B. Senator Harrison, Democrat, of Miss issippi, told the Senate today that the President had descended from his high pedestal and insulted the Senate. "The shipping trust is not in bad shape." said Senator Harrison. “They made big profits during the war. The das* that has been in bad straits for four years or more is the American farmer. The Senate had passed two measures for the relief of the farmer. 1 but we do not hear the President urg ing action on these bills by the House.” p V Announcement! _ E. G. Bowen and Company have opened a dry goods and ! notion store at 22 West street formerly occupied by The Royal Shoe Company. We wish to solicit the patron- I ij; age of the Annapolis and county people and guarantee good service to all. f-10 Coal Winners UNDER AUSPICES OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS DRAWING 9 Ist Prize—'Ticjcet 4191 1 ton. 2d Prize—Ticket 1127—% ton. 3d Prize —Ticket 1149 Lon. Present Ticket at Parlett & Parlett's or to Committee. fS i COAL IS UP and hard to get, L While the mercury is going down. What will you burn the rest of the winter. When you can't buy coal in town? Have your cook stove or heater converted to an oil burner. Be prepared for the coming snow jl storm. One postal will give you a free demonstration. Address POST OFFICE BOX 439. fIS J . - —• 151 BOY PUPILS MARCH TO SAFETY AS PART OF MING BURNS (By The Atwlutrt Press* BALTIMORE. Feb. S. Without knowing that the floor aiove them; was a seething mass of flame 151 boy pupils of the St. James Parochial School marched In safety to,the street today when the upper part of the school building at Asquith street, near Eager street, was burned, caus ing damage estimated at $50,000. Be lief that the fire was of incendiary origin was expressed I y Brother Francis, principal of the school. He said that the building was thoroughly examined a short time ago after a small 1 laze RULLMAN NOT IN FIELD FOR POLICE JUSTICE That there will be a number of candidates for appointment as police justice of Annapolis to succeed the late Samuel Davis is indicated. For mer City Counselor George E. Ituli man, whose name was mentioned as a possible candidate for the o.Mce stated today that he is not in the field and would not accept. James F. Smith was mentioned today In addi tion to those published in yesterday’s issue of the Evenin? Capital. TWO POLY DIAMOND STARS FOR ST. JOHN’S Two Last;!all stars of Baltimore Poly will 1 c readv for Coach George Hol an at St. John’s College when the season starts. Thev are Reds Strndi- , ford and Larry Bock. Both are t vir brs and the former won fame when he turned City College back twice lust year. Bock showed up well the year te fore. Standiford left Poly and came to St. John’s several davs ago, while Bock will leave Monday morning. Billy Welmon. star recerver last year, was also scheduled to go but has not as yet decided where he will play. r. S. WOULD CONSULT COSTA RICA IN REGARD TO DEVELOPING CANAL TRAFFIC (By Tn AMwiiitrd rr.l WASHINGTON. D. C . Feb. S—A protocol to the treaty between the United States and Costa Rica has made possible the development of the Nicaraguan inter-oceanic canal route. The protocol provides that in the event of the United State’s decision to open the canal. Costa Rica will te consulted directly by the United States with regard to the interests that Costa Rica holds under the Costa Rica-Nicaraguan boundary award made ly President Cleveland. MBsiNli FOB TITULAR COURT GAME WITH ORIOLES After indulging in hard practice on the court of the St. John’s College ’ gymnasium for the last several nights. !*the baaketlail players cf the Vaga bond Athletic Club of this city ex rnnt to le in good shape for their battle with the crack outfit of the Baltimore Orioles to he staged on the court of the Fourth Regiment armory tomorrow night, i The game will 1 e the first of a series of three between these teams to decide the championship among In dependent teams of the state for this season. The second game will be played in the St. John's gymnasium February 16. and the final settv in the Fifth regiment armory, Balti more. February 23. The opening combat tomorrow night is scheduled for 8:30 o'clock. As a prelim to it. teams of the Merit Athletic Club and the Milo Athletic Club will get together for the city championship. The latter contest is scheduled for 7:30. Hall, of the Springfield Y. M. C. A., who has ref ereed several games at the Naval * Academy this season in a very capa > tie manner, will be the official for tomorrow night's fracas. METHODIST BISHOP TO SPEAK AT CALVARY CH. 11l • Bishop W. F. Anderson, of Cincin ji nati. 0.. will speak next Sjinday night at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Anderson, who is one of the most forceful speakers of the Methodist Board of Bishops, was for a number of .years secretary of the I Board of Education of the Methodist J Episcopal Church. He will preach in j the morning at the Naval Academy Chapel and address the Midshipmen's 'J t Christian Association. PLANS FOR SUMMER : [SCHOOL AT HARVARD Advance notices of the Harvard Summer School have been received The school will he conducted from July 2 to August 11, and a large num ber of courses of instruction will be given, through which credit can be obtained towards the degrees ol Bachelor of Arts. Associate in Arts. Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts Master of Education, and Doctor of Education. The freshman dormitories —Gore. Standish, and Smith Halls—will be reserved for Summer School students Rooms and hiiard fcill he offered a? moderate rates. 1. .. h , )•.R The detailed annauneement of the Summer School, to be published in March, giving Bill information- re garding courses. fee*, academic credit, dormitories, historical aud in dustrial excursions, public reading and lectures, etc., will he mailed upon application to the Director of the Sumirfer School. 19 University Hall. Cambridge 38, Mlias. (rail™ FAIL IN EXAMINATIONS Alout 325 midshipmen wore found deficient in the semi-annual examina tions just completed, it was announc ed today by Naval Academy authori ties. Not all, but a large majority of the numl er are fo hopelessly he hind in their work that they will Ic forced to resign. These are confined chiefly to the third and fourth, the two lowest classes, the latter, as is generally the case, having the great est numl er of delinquents. Some few second classmen also failed to “toe the scratch” it Is understood. The niunler of delinquents is al out normal. The academic board, governing tody' of scholastic work will meet in a few days to pass final muster on results of the tests. gallaOdetSnges FORMER DEFEAT BY. ST. JOHN’S TOSSERS Gallaudet handed the St. John’s College quint a 35-to-27 defeat yester day afternoon by \yay of revenge for the 25-to-15 drubbing they absorbed at the hands of the Cadets in Annapo lis early in the season. While the Kendall Greeners rolled up a lead at the start and felt confident of giving their opponents a trouncing, they xvere not sure of victory until the timekeeper blew his last whistle. The line-up: Gallaudet St. John’s Davis R. F Darley Boatwright L. F .Matthews Stern C Rapp I Lafountaine. . . .R. G Scott Bradley L. G Cain Field goals—Davis (4), Lafountatne (4), Boatwright (3), Bradley, Baynes (2), Matthews (3). Scoy,, Rapp, Jarvis (2), Sticker (3). Foul goals—Bradley (7 in 12), Matthews (5 in £). Substitutions Gallaudet: Baynes for Stern, McCall for Davis. St. John’s: Jarvis for Darlev, Sticker for Rapp, Rapp for Matthews. Referee. Mr. Doyle. Time of halves— -20 minutes. MAGISTRATE I. H. MUHLY TENDERS RESIGNATION John H. Muhly. who for a number of years has filled the position of senior magistrate at Glen Bumie, tendered his resignation to Governor Ritchie op Tuesday. The resignation is to become effective by March 1, when it is expected that several pend ing casc3 on the local docket will 1 have 1 een settled. Judge Muhly is a Democrat, and the eldest magistrate in Glen Burnie in roint of service, having teen re-ap pcinted through successive changes of political administrations without op position. Judge Muhly gave as his reason to the Governor that he would 1 e un- i alle in the future to devote his time properly to the fulfillment of the du ties of the office. Judge William Hill McGinnis is now the remaining magistrate. He was ap pointed several years ago ly Gover nor Emerson C. Harrington at the special request of'E. Austin Baugh man, Commissioner of Motor Ve hicles. to assist in clearing up road ccnditions and motor violation in this portion of the Fifth district LODGE MEN ATTEND LAST RITES FOR M * LATE SAMUEL DAVIS Attended by relatives and a large circle of friends, members of the lodges of Elks and Odd Fellows, ot both of which he was a member, thi funeral of the late Samuel Davis, po lice justice of Annapolis, was held a 2 o’clock this afternoon from his lat* residence, corner of Main and Condui streets, after which interment wv made in the family lot in St. Anne’ cemetery. Services were conducted by Re Edward Darlington Johnson, rector St. Anne’s Church, and last rites we said according to the ritual of tl Elks. All of the services were held a the bier in the residence, but mem hers of the Elks Lodge, in a body marched to the cemetery for t!i commitment ceremonies. Tho pallbearers were selected fro the two lodges as follows: Elks—l E. Dayton, Carl Gustafson and J. Cli ton Bosley; Odd Fellows—George 1 .'uaid, Dennis J. Thompson and Job Wood. Funeral directors James i Taylor and Sons had charge of a rangements. LAST RITES TODAY f1 MRS. ANNE SLAMA Funeral services for Mrs. Abu Slama, widow of Frank Slama, wlv died Monday at the residence of he son, Anthony Slama, 55 West street were this morning from S ; Mary’s Catholic Church, after whlcl interment was made in the family lo in Cedar Bluff cemetery. Fa the Duke conducted the services. Th pallbearers were: Frank Ruzick Karl Paltlanf, Frank Chesluska, I;lch ard Ruzlcka, Ceorge Skoch an < George King. Funeral Director 15. I Hopping had charge of arrangement for the obsequies. Mrs. Slama. who was 84 years ol settled in Annapolis in 1868. S’’e i survived by two sons and two dmgh ters, as follows: Mrs. Fred. Harhectc of California; Mrs. Freak Ruzickc J Baltimore; Frank Slama, Jr., ant! , Anthony Slama. Nine grandchildren also* survive. TURKISH EDICT SOT AGAINST U. S. DESTROYER EDS ALL (Sr Th Associated t’rf t WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 8 Turkish orders for allied warshirs to depart from Smyrna were interpret , sd today by the Navy Department ar , having no application to the Amer ican destroyer Edsall new in that port. It was pointed out that the E Tsai is less than the l.OOrt tons limibitior 5 an warships fixed bjr the Turkish gov , eminent, and that it could not 1c in t terpreted as an allied ship, to v. hict , the Turkish particularly applied presumably, j rm vr uiiiu ■ ' • J • 1 ' r-~ A Valentine Suppei 'Will be given by ST. ANNE 8 SOCIETY THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8 IN THE PARISH lIOfSE, Gloucester St. Commencing at. 5 :30. Among the good things will be chicken valsd. hot blnoult, cold ham, potato l salad and slaw. , TICKETS. 50c. ICE CREAM. CAKE AND CANDY FOR SALE. tH Oeooeoeooeoooooooooooecoo’' | Special Meat & Salad | | Supper I £ Given by J LADIES' AID AND ErWORTH 2 LKAGT'E OF KABTPORT O g M. E. CHURCH. O | Thursday, Feb. 8 | g Supper beginning at 5:30 P. M. O O TICKETS, 50c. % O o Basketball and Dance Bladen Street Armory Friday, February 9 A. H. 8. GIRLS VS. SPARROWS POINT GIRLS A. H. S. BOYS i VS. SPARROWS POINT BOYS FI rat Gene at 7:15. Admiision : Game*. 25c.; Dancing. 50c. i , ~ ■ J THE WEATHER: | • Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Warmer to night. 1. I DEER REPORTED. SEEN IN LOWER PARTOFGOUNTY Residents Here Inclined To Be lieve Herd Of Animals Are Roaming Thickets Since Young Eloe Was Found In. South River Ice Floe. DNE CHASED TO ISLAND DOWN IN RHODE RIVER That probably a herd of doer are •oaming the woods of lower Anne Vrundel was the belief expressed to lay following the capture yesterday >f a young doe that had been caught n a floe of Ice while attempting to •wim from the m rth to south shore f South river . As' a matter of fa< t reports reach 'd the city today from the Rhode river eetion of Anne Arundel county, still urther south, that at least two full ;rown animals had been seen in that ■icinity, dnrng the past week. Other •eports of a deer having been seen lown in St. Mary's county have been ’ecelved here. Report One At Rhode River L. H. Siegort, a farmer of Rhode •iver, is authority for a statement hat a I!g deer was seen out on a imall island in that river where it tad been chased 1 v fox hounds, and t.is also reported that another was veen crossing a field in the same neighborhood. Some contention was raised this Homing us to the • authority of the Rate Game Department to take pos <esston of the young doe that is the riae of George Parks and William | Jadle. watermen and hunters of ; -South river, who removed It from ts perilous predicament in the Ice. j This moved James A. Walton, presi i lent of the Hoard of County Coin | nissloners to communicate with State j lame Warden E. Lee LeCompte by I elephone. Mr. LeCompte replied that ' f tlie county wants it, all well and ' tood, and likewise as to the men who ! nade the capture. Mr. I.eCompte i aid that his department has only art ; ;d to protect the deer by suggesting j f hut It 1 e sent to the State Game Preserve at Berlin, Md. Roe Ready For Shipment Meanwhile, the doe has been crated and ready for shipmen and It is ex pected it will t e sent to lh rlin some dme today. Last night, the animal almost leaped to Its escape from the small stable in which it had been — (Continue., i„i Pmt S.l Notice of Meeting To the Shareholders of Annapolis and East port Building u • Association: • V , Notice is hereby given that theref vlar aruiuap^meeting of Uio *h?h holders qjf ArinapoMs and ifcaatport Building Association will be held at he office o,f the Association, Lee Building. Church Circle and South 3t., Annapolis, Maryland, on the 12th day of February, 1923, at 7:30 p. m., I and that at such meeting the regular , annual election of directors will oc i ftur, together with such other business as may come before the meeting. By F. B. FRANTZ, I I Sec’y.-Treasurer. 1 NOTICE ELKS! ; On account of the death of our . Brother. Past Exalted Ruler Samuel J Davis, the card party to be held Fri- J February 9, has been postponed I until further notice. \ ® ___ COMMITTEE > aoooooooooooocoooooooooooo t WE BUY —" ♦' Waste Paper § [ %OF ALL KINDS % ► £ AND PAY HIGHEST PRICES % i FOR SAME % * _o_ o Chesapeake Waste t % Paper Co. | j £ 20 gnaw ST.. NEAR SECOND. <► O PHONE 233-W. 2 * ** X furnitOre“ Upholstered, Repaired and Rellnished. Picture Frame* Hide to Order. Cbair Gaining. J. V. BETHEL v 117 Market St, . Plume 838^,