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The detection of criminals will. 1t Is be-
lisved, be much facilitated through the
recent discovery Of certain curious facts
in regard to flngernails. When crime Is
committed 1t is important to learn whether
the perpetrator is right handed or left
handed, and an examir alton Of the finger
nails will throw abundant light on this
fore the Anthropological Society Of Paris.
shows that there Is wide difference be-
tween the nails of the right and those OF
the left hand. and that the nails OF the
right hand Of a right-handed person are
broader than those of che left hand, while
the opposite is the case with left-handed
persons.
DIR. A. Minskow has made further re-
searches in the same direction. According
to him, the difference In the size of the
nails OF the right and left hand varies from
one-fourth to two millimeters. In those
rare instances in which both hands are
used equally no difference In size is notice
able. The thumbnail Is always the broadest
in the case of adults and the middle finger
has always the longest nail, next to 1t in
order being the ring finger. the index finger
and the little finger The nails Of the right
hand are usually quite flat in the case Of
ght-handed persons. the index finger and
thumb being most marked in this respect
On left-handed persons such nat nails are
rarely. If ever, seen. DR.. Minskow finally
says that there seems to be a curious con-
nectton between the circumference of the
chest and the breadth Of the fingernails.
his numerous experiments having shown
him that the broader the chest is the larger
the nails are.
Evening star., 1900-06-30

people Shouting above. Looking up, he per-
ceived that they were letting down long
rope. and that several young Cretans, ac-
companed by Michali were coming with it,
Put it around your waist" explained the
latter. They will pull up the other end
and you will go up, slowly, slowly. You
! can your hands and the good foot to
help and to keep yourself away from the
stones and bushes.'
Several pairs of strong hands pulled Cur
tbs onto terra frma, and he found himself
in the public square of picturesque little
village. White two-story houses surround
ed an open space, in the midst of which
stood an immense plantain tree. Under this
latter We're four rickety tables and a dozen
or so of chairs for the accommodation of
those who chose to enjoy the beauties of
nature in the open air and partake of the
mayor S coffee or masticha. The mayor he
1t observed was proprietor of the only re-
fectory which the town was large enough
to support. The influence of the sa,oon in
politics is felt even In the mountains of
Crete.
Lindbohm and the priest rushed forward
and assisted the American to one of the
chairs The mayor brought another and
tenderly placed the lame foot upon 1t, shout
ing, meanwhile. storm of voluble orders
In eood-natured. clustering voice. Michali
arrived and interpreted, for which Curtis
was thankful. as he did not understand the
mayors cultural, rapid Greek.
HE bids you welcome in the name of
all Ambellaki! He has ordered YOU pla s.
of masticha. All! Here 1t comes now.
You are to stay in the priests house, who
will say prayer over your foot as soon
as he gets you home"
The group was by this time surrounded
by the entire population of the town, or as
much of 1t as was not out In the vine
yards, or on the hills with the sheep and
the goats. Curtis rose on one leg.
'Behold the human slork," he exclaimed
in English. because he did not know the
Greek for "stork."
What does he say?" asked the demarch
Aiichali explained the joke at length. He
compares himself to a stork, becausn n
stork usually stands on one leg. He being
lame, and unable to stand on 18th legs,
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an ancient stadium. Behind and at either
side patches of terraced vineyards lay smil-
ing in the sun, and a flock of goats was
grazing on a mountain side, at the edge of
a pine forest. The mountain stream, broken
into half dozen rivulcts, wandered through
the streets, and then slid and leaped like
bevy of children down a tremendous
steeply slanting ledge on the edge of which
the hither houses perilously stood.
How do you know it's not Turkish?"
asked Lirdbohm.
There are no minarets." replied Michali
"Why, of course! Any one can tell a
Greek from Turkish village as soon as he
sees it, Come on, then!
Michah and the lieutenant sprang gayly
forward, but soon they stopped and looked
around.
Are you not coming?" asked Michali.
Curtis arose and sank down again. His
con- pc Mons ran back.
whats the matter?' they asked in
chorus.
II can go no further" replied Curtis. Il
scratched my foot on stone when we were
ing up in my shoe"
why didn't you say something?" asked
Lindbohm.
scratch, you know" replied the American.
Pull the blamed shoe off for me. will you?
Hold on! Hold on. tell you! Holy Moses,
how that hurts!
you'll just have to cut the shoe on,
suggested the lieutenant.
II don't like to do that. What'u I do
without shoes?"
"Ah, you will wear the beautiful Cretan
boots!' cried MichaE enthusiastically.
1.-The yellow. soft, strong boots: There is
no such leather in the world. Do you not
know how Crete is famous for the boots?"
THAT settles 1t, them exclaimed Curtis.
st won't stand this torture any longer.
Here, Lindbohm. old man. just slit that
shoe right open, will your
The foot was badly swollen. and being
released from The confining shoe, 1t
straightway puffed up to double the nor
NAL size Lindbohm and Michali each took
one Of the lame mans arms, and thus they
Evening star., 1900-06-30
MAN-EATING SHARK.
The story a Mississippi River Pilot
Tells of His Own Seeing.

me StOry a Mississippi River Pilot
Tells of His Own Seeing.
From the New Orleans Tines Democrat.
VIII shark bite q living human being?
The question has been debated hundreds Of
times, and came up fer discussion the other
night among a little party at a suburban
resort In spite Of the current legend"
said one of the group. II don't believe
sharks will attack living person / have
spent my life near ths sea and have heard
hundred stories Of swimmers being killed
or bitten by the monsters. but all the tales
were either at second hand or were 30
evidence in court. well, sir said an
other of the party, Il believe sharks do
XIII men. and have the best of reasons for
my pellef. witnessed such a tragedy with
Mclaughlin, one of the Oldest and best
known bar pilots In the Mississippi river
service
IT happened twenty-one years ago last
April, said the captain when pressed for
the details, but the circumstances are as
distinct in my mind as If it had occurred
only yesterday. l was out looking for
shlps. with my partner, Captain Tom Will
son, and the usual crew. and about twelve
miles on South Pass We sighted a large
sailing vessel, which proved to be the
sepnyr, from Bath. n charge of Captain
by, and We both mads a rush for the ship
to get the job Of taking her In
Our party was nearest, and Captain Will
son and two sailors pit Oft in small boat
TO go aboard. but in their hurry they made
a mlscalculation and We're struck by the
bow and capsized. 1t all happened In q
flash. but Wilson and one Of the sailors
We're lucky enough to get hold Of the over
turned boat and hang on. The other sailor
was thrown some distance away into the
water.
He was a big brawny six-foot Swede
named Gus Ericsson. and when we saw him
come up one of the crew tossed him cir
cular life buoy. which he seized almost i'm
mediately. The buoy was amply sufficient
TO sustain him. and he put his arms across
1t and held himself out of the water fully
breast high. We had another small boat
and started at once to pick up the three
men, making for Ericsson first.
wi hen we were less than hundred feet
away saw gigantic tiger shark rise and
start toward him. and at the next instant
the poor fellow shot down out of sight. life
trap. We were SO horriied that We simply
sat still and stared. and what seemed to be
TWO or three minutes elapsed. Then the
life buoy suddenly appeared 1t must have
risen from great depth, because il bound
ed at least four feet into the air and fell
back with a splash. OF Ericsson We never
saw a trace He went into that sharks
jaw as surely as two and two make four.
I'VE rescued the o:her men all right"
said Captain Mclaughlin in conclusion.
and Captain Wilson is still alive to bear out
what / say. That. gentlemen, Ia my reason
for believing that sharks will attack human
what became of Ericsson, l am open to
conviction
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seizing the young mans hand. 'It is you
who do us the honor"
BY Jove you're the right sortw cried
Curtis I'm glad to know you
Il 60 to kill Turks continued Papa
dakes, shaking both his clenched fists in
the cir. They may kill me, but not till 1
have paid to them the debt which 1 owe.
At least. I shall with my blood the tree of
liberty water"
When John Curtis suddenly flew off on a
tangent to Crete from the Puck-like circle
that he was putting around the earth he
acted under the impulse of youth and it's
ever present enthusiasm. He arrived at
Athens in the midst of tremendous popular
excitement. Great throngs were gathering
daily In front of the kings palace, waving
banners and throwing their hats in the air.
Curtis could see It all plainly from the bal
cony of his hotel on Constitution square.
Occasionally some member of that throng
would mount the marble steps. and throw
ing his arms wildly about, begin to speak;
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Have ysu got an ambulance call in the
house?" af.ed The young man. shyly.
Yes: it's in the next room,' replied the
rich man, as he stopped. for a moment, cut
ting off coupons.
well, let's go in there; I'm going to ask
YOU for the hand of your daughter In mar
riaee"-Yonkers Statesman.
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Absolutely Dependable.

From Puck.
Can you depend on what Bondword
says?"
"You bet your life! Why, man. Tve
known him to quit 6. poker game loser
Just because he'd promised his wife he'd
be home early"
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my friend is right" replied thetlatter
ANY language but Greek would - pspfa-
nation here.'
without further protest st4than struck .
menced to sing in b s4ewToice song that is
known wherever the waves of Greece plash
in the sun or her nightingales lift their
voices by night in the lemon orchards. The
and assisted, for what Greek does not
know:
Nights First star.
The first Of all the stars Of night
In heaven is shyly beamng.
S %n. %siss gsy In h Sf white
Among the leaves on gentle wing
balmy zephyr flt,tters.
And all loves sorrow utters.
For you the zephyr sighs. my love.
In passion low and tender
For you the little stars above
Dispense their yearning spiendor.
For you the tiny waves ashore
Their garnered foam are bringing;
For you his love srng. Ger and Ger,
The nightingale Is singing.
For You from yonder mountain high
The moon pours out her measure
For you all day l moan and sigh.
My little dear, my TREASURED
A moment of silence. which is. after all.
the best applause followed the song. Then
some one calculated a long-drawn-out
AHA mingled sigh of wonder, JOY and
and shout of There she comes" Curtis
and Lindbohm sprang to their feet and
looked around. An uncouth sailor, with
shaggy capote thrown over his LETT shoul-
der. was pointing with outstretched arm at
the rising moon. The entire Grew were gaz-
ing at a great golden disk that was slowly
sliding into view from behind mountain.
A long trail Of light fell athwart the caique,
Evening star., 1900-06-30
The Weak Link.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Our womans base ball club went to
pieces"
Game too eXhaustirg?
"No; but We couldn't find a lady umpire
who would give decision and stick to it."
Evening star., 1900-06-30

Prospective Purchaser Ito Bird Fancier)-
.T should like those pigeons awfully, bat
Tn afraid II 1 sent them up miles from
home they'd never get back. whatr'
bird Fancier-'~rhat's all right. guv nor.
You see, / crosses my pigeons with par
can askr' "a deal at once. e.)-Noonshine.
Evening star., 1900-06-30

proceeded quite rapidly. Curtis held tight
ly to the shoe.
They cost me ss' he said. "and it's a
shame to throw It away"
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Derivation of Boer.
LGaO Times.


1t is curious to note, in connection with the
national designation of our present foes in
South Africa, the survivance in Scottish legal
and agricultural parlance of the closely al
lied term Bower" pronounced Booer). The
expression is properly applied to person who
hires, from the proprietor or principal tenant
of farm, stock of cows along with the right
of grazing them on certain fields. The Bower
makes in return money payment of so much
per cow, and trusts to making his profit out
of the sale of the dairy produce. The precise
legal position of party who has Blowing"
lease is somewhat indeterminate, being mid
way between that of mere manager and
that of sub-tenant. Instances of this mixed
contract or lease of land and hiring of labor
are now rare, but it is still to be found in agri
cultural districts. An instance of it in Arran
was the subject of judicial consideration in
1894. The word bower is allied to the Gaelic
"bo," COW, and among its numerous cognates
in the Aryan languages is included the Dutch
term "Boer."
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MCCOHMICF
A, in her 59th year, beT0ved VIC
der Mccormick and only daughter of the ldre
George Councilman. Funeral Sunday, 18th
HINDER.-At his home on the old Manor road
18th district, April IL, j. Fielding Hinder, aged
30 years, husband of b. Carrie Hinder, and son
of Kate /. and the late Frederic Hinder.
COCKEY.-At Lutherville, April 8, Mary A. e.
Cockey. widow of John G. Cockey, in the 84th
FRAME.-Near Cockeysville. April 10. Mrs.
Juliana Frame, in the SD year of her age.
BULL.-In Baltimore, April g. Artise M. Bull.
KEMP.-On April 8, at the residence of his
uncle. Harry w. Patterson. Knoebel. Md,
Guy Percy. youngest son of the late Major
Thomas e. Kemp and Belinda g. Patterson. in
the 18th year of his age.
SCALLEY.-At Texas. April Z, Mrs. Jane Seal
FAkNSNDISNAt 1.-THE Homestead. - near Bel
air, April 8, James Farnandis, in the 10Th year
CUMMINS.-on April 8, at Lutherville, Alexan-
drine Macomb Balch, in the I'D year of her
age widow of Bishop George ID. Cummins.
BARTLETT.-On April 6. at st. AIMS Rectory,
Rev William Edmondson Bartlett, in the 5Ith
KELBAUGH.-At Hampton. April z Pearl
May Kelbaugh aged q years.
TAWNEY.-On April 10, after short illness,
Mary c., wife OF Thomas K. Tawney, in her
GILLESPIE-In Back River Neck, April 10.
Guy Anon. aged years, youngest son OF
BURGAN.~On April 3, at GardenvilIe. Eliza
beth A, in her 6Sth year, wife of Thomas Bur
BfAKELEY.-At Perry Hail. April 4, Annie E.,
wife of Lewis Blakeley.
MOORE.-On Sd month"; 3lst. at Fallston, Md,
Deborah III. Moore. daughter OF the late Ben
jamin P. Moore of Hartford county.
HARVEY.-March 20, Upton Harvey, in the
18th year of his age.
MERRYMAN.-On Sd month. 9Th day. 30th. in
Baltimore, Ellen, widow Of benjamin B. Mer-
ryman, in her SIth year.
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MARBLE Room" Now q Workshop.
V1Shin0fo, Past

The oft-repeated statement that Uncle Sam
is without sentiment is illustrated in a meas
ure in the Treasury Department. The famous
Marble Room, which cost the Government
$500 600 although still place of beauty, is no
longer an ornamental chamber only. The
room around which tradition has woven many
a curious tale, the room in which General
Grant received the guests who attendedhis first
inaugural ball. is now used as cashroom.
Men and women of national and international
fame have danced upon the marble floors
where today stand prosaic counters and desks.
The pretty gallery in which sat the famously
beautiful women of those days, society gos-
siped and bellies and beaux carried on hirta-
tions, is still retained. But it is empty, and
no one looks down upon the small army of
or, Ysloyee who hoodle coco 900 ooo ss~l .--~~s=
before It is distributed throughout the United
States The famous room of the Treasury De-
partment has been used for this purpose for a
number of years. The growing demands of
the department made this necessary. The
Marble Room of the Treasury Department is
known far and WIDE and is feature of inter-
est to visitors on tour of inspection of the
building. The interiors; constructed of marble
brought from sunny Italy, from France and
from Vermont
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was at one time a resident of the 18th diStTict
of this county, and where the family still has
many friends.
Mr. Robert NJ Taylor, who is engaged in
the dairy business on the Hillen road, has
rented the old Hillen place and will run it in
connection with his home farm. He is now
hauling 100 gallons of milk to Baltimore daily
and he expects to double this quantity when
be gets under full Roadway.
Senator Stevenson A. Williams and ex.
Senator Thomas H. Robinson. presidents OF
the two national banks in Belair, were en-
gagged together in the trial of a case in the Cir
cult Court here several days this week. Mr.
George L. Van Bibber, also OF Belair, was en-
gagged in the same case, but on the opposite
side.
Mr.. e. J. Penniman, of Mt. Washington,
who went to Atlantic City about two weeks
ago for the benefit of his health, has returned
and is now under treatment at st. Agnes
Hospital for nervous prostration: His friends
will be glad to learn that be is improving.
Mr.. Penniman is cashier of the First National
Bank of Baltimore.
Mr.. John w. Bull, who has been engaged
in the mercantile business at Warren, 9Th dis
trict, twenty-seven years, expects to retire on
the 1st of May next in order take we'll
earned rest. Mr.. Bull was appointed justice
of the peace by Governor Lowndes and he
filled the office so acceptably that by common
consent, he wasreappointed by Governor Smith.
-heV. u. ". OdlldQeT, VIM udu Dcch pdotOA
Of Towson NJ. f. Church for the past three
years, was sent by the late Conference to Pa
tapsco Station, Patapsco Neck, Baltimore coun-
ty, where he succeeds Rev. W. +. Roberts,
who goes to Great Falls Circuit. The successor
of Rev. Mr.. Gallaher is Rev. j. r. Edwards,
who has been pastor of Highland Avenue
Church.
Rev. Thomas H. Wright, who has been
pastor of Baltimore Circuit. M. P. Church
(which includes Towson,) for the past five
wears was returned for another year by the
Annual Conference which was held at West
minister. There are three churches on his cir
cuit-Poplar, at Warren Grace, Chestnut
Ridge, and EPSON, Towson. Mr.. Wright is
very popular with his people generally.
Rev. George X. Warner, who has been
rector OF St. James P. E. Church, Ny Lady 8
Manor, about twenty-five years, sustained a
stroke OF paralysis on Wednesday last and for
time his condition was critical. At last &C
Warner is the father Of Mr.. G. Hopewell War
ner, member of the bar. and also OF Mr..
Walter B. Warner, formerly clerk in the office
OF the County Commissioners.
Hon. ]. G. w. Beckham, the man who
has been declared Governor of Kentucky by
the Supreme Court of that State, is brother
of Mrs. Wyse, wife of DR.. w. P. E. Wyse, Of
Pikesville, Baltimore county. He is about 30
wears of age, but has been prominent in the
politics of Kentucky some years. He has been
twice chosen Speaker of the House of Dele
gates and was the candidate for lieutenant
governor on the ticket with Mr.. Geobel and at
his death was sworn in as Governor by the
Legislature to succeed Goebel, and has since
been conducting the contest which has at
tracted so much attention.
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Successful Supper.-The oyster supper
held three evenings last week by the ladies OF
Mays Chapel, Chestnut Ridge, was very sue
last night helped up the receipts wonderfully.
Coffee sold at 25 cents pound, bananas 70
cents half dozen, and everything else in pro-
portion. Mrs R. Chalk. Mrs. w. Parks, Miss
Nav Parks and Miss A. Roe had charge Of the
supper table, while Mrs Bagley and Miss
Grace Parks presided at the confect
table.
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Jury OF Condemnation.-Sherif Todd has
summoned the following jurymen TO meet
upon the lands of the Leeds Land and I'M
provement Company of Baltimore City, in
matter of condemnation OF property by the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company /:
Gustav T. Dacour, Sigfreid A. Mitchell, VIM.
E. Zimmerman, Samuel Roche, John B.
WALES Joshua Shipley. Charles A. Council
man, Elijah T. Benson, William ]. Oeligrath.
Clarence Hoshall, George Harryman, Richard
n. Britton. William p. Cole, William s. Cow
ley, Z. Scott Dance, Ellingsworth G. Carman,
J. Fred. Wiessner, John Tames, Thomas G.
Biddison and Andrew ]. Rogers.
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Will Not Build the Church Now.-The
committee in charge of the plans for the pro-
posed new church which was to have been
erected on the corner of Highland avenue and
Baltimore street, Highlandtown. for the con-
solidated congregations of Highland Avenue
Church and Highandtown Chapel, have de-
cided to abandon the idea of building for the
present About three months ago ground was
broken for the new church, but halt in the
operations was made owing to some misun-
derstanding in regard to the execution OF
deed for the lot from Mr.. W. G. Dorsey, who
had donated it,
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DROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, TOW
SON, MD.-BEAUTIFULLYS SITUATED,
COMMANDING GRAND VIEWS OF SUR
BOUNDING COUNTRY; HIGH AND DRY;
CHOICE LOCATIONS; ALL SIZES. Address
the SECRETARY. Towson. Md.
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Glyndon, 4th District-A number of
houses in Glyndon are being painted, which
will improve the looks Of the village very
much. Most of the work is being done by Mr..
Hanson E. Rutter.
Charles Fishpaugh, son. of Mr.. Nicholas
Fishpaugh, had his wrist broken on Tuesday
evening by COW kicking him. He is being
attended by DR.. ]. w. White.
The children of Mr.. George A. Schulz, who
have been very sick with bronchitis, are in
much improved condition.
Finksburg public school gave an entertain
ment on Tuesday night for the benefit of
library which will be open to the people OF
that community.
ter of Mr.. Ephriam Kelbaugh, of Hampden,
took place at the NJ. E. Church, Reisterstown.
on Monday evening. The family formerly
lived at Glyndon.
Quite joke was played on two young men
of this place the past week: While they were
preparing to take two of their lady friends to
an entertainment. someone took the wheels
off their vehicle and after hiding them, de-
corated the carriage with lot of different arti-
cles The affair created much amusement
among those who were on 1.-The inside"
Mr.. o. G. Hedges, who had been in q critical
condition, is able to be out again. l.. 81. b.
Carney, 18th District.-Miss Mary E.
White. of Baynesville, was married at Louis
vile KY, on the 18th instant. to Mr.. Thomas
H Bingham. OF Tennessee. The future home
of the couple will be at Columbus, Tenn,
where the groom is engaged in business. The
bride is a stepdsughter OF Mr.. Sam'l T. Bayne.
An Easter entertainment will take place in
Hiss NJ. E. Church Sunday night, 18th in
stant commencing at 7. 80 o'clock.
Miss Laura Fuller. of this place, who has
been sick for some time. is improving. She
has been under the care of DIR. George F. Corse.
Mr.. Frederick Walter, who had the misfor-
time tn break leg some time ago. is improy-
ing rapidly under the care of DR.. II. T. Har-
risOn.
About 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning last a
fire started in the woods about mile and a.
half east of this place and near the Camp Chapel
road and burned over hundred or more acres
before it was checked. How it orr ginated is
not known.
The Messrs. Graham are building large
bank barn ON their farm at Cub Hill. Mr.
John Dorfer is doing the work.
Mr.. John Snyder, of this place, is improving
the appearance of his property by putting. up
new fencing, etc. }.