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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
A Good Cough Medicine.

Many thousands have been restored to
health and happiness by the use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. If afflicted
with any throat or lung trouble, give IT d
trial for it is certain to prove beneficial.
Coughs that have resisted all other treat
ment for years, have yielded to this reme-
dy and perfect health has been restored.
Cases that seemed hopeless. that the eli
mate OF famous health resorts failed to
benefit. have been permanently cured by
its use. For sale by Feldmeyer Bros,
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
For Admission As Cadets To The Naval
Academy Aside From Those
Already Published.

Academy Aside From Those
Already Published
Candidates for admission 10 the Naval
Academy, in addition to those already
published viii be examined in September
as follows
Pennsylvania-Charles McC. Lynch,
Frederick +. Langhenheim; alternate.
Iohn 6. Williams. Howard b. McCleary
Arthur Y. HerizleT; alternate. I. Lee
Kaufman, Stephen GeTneu; alternate.
William BagRaley; Wayne Coveney
alternate, j. Edward Nelson. Elliott NJ.
Pegg Ralph c. Jack; alternate. Ross NJ.
Hosack.
Rhode Island-L Lynn Logan.
South Carolina James Gordon Parks;
alternate, George NJ. Rhodes, Jr.
South Dakota Roscoe A. Matthews,
alternate, George +. Sullivan.
Winfred +. Clark, Charles
M. Austin. William 7. Baker; alternates.
Virgil Baker. Tyler Berry.
Texas. s. Dowell; alternate. Lucien
Minor; Edwin b. Woodwork; alternate.
Herman G. HOLMAN. Hugh J. L@tzerist;
Chester Mineiz; alternate. Paul Caruth-
ers: Horace {. Laird; alternate. Joseph
Green.
Virginia = John ID Keeler, Jr.; alter
nate. Walter b. Woodson; Beverly +.
Moss; alternate. w. S. McClinioek.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Open Air Concert On Gun Club Grounds.

Open Air Concert On Gun Club Grounds
Prof. J. Albert Loose. the sweet singer,
will give an open air concert of his illus
trated songs with stereoptican views on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
August IA and IS. on the grounds OF the
Annapolis Gun Club, opposite Boucher's-
on-the-Spa. There will be no charge for
concert. The only charge will be trans
portation in the launches from Boucher's
to the Gun Club grounds, 10 cents round
trip. Launches leave Boucher's wharf
at intervals from 80 p. m. on August
IA and IS. Concert OF illustrated songs
begins at p. m. Go and enjoy an even
ing OF novel pleasure. Change Of pro-
gram each night. Concert free-trans.
portatlon 10 cents round trip. ats
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
ORPHANS COURT.
Judicial Disposition of The Orphans And
Widows,

The Orphans Court met Yesterday
with Chief Judge Alfred Ijams and Asso-
ciate Judges Charles Il. Russell and
Henry Woodward. Sheriff John T. Bowie.
Register OF Wills Luther A. Palmer and
Deputy Register J. o. Fowler. pre-.
sent. The following business was trans
acted
The inventory OF the personal estate of
Thomas (. Chew was filed and passed.
In the matter OF the estate OF Thomas
r. Chew, John +. Chew, petitions the
Court to strike out OF the appraisement
the growing corn and tobacco crops, they
belonging TO him as tenant on the farm,
which was granted by the Court.
In the matter OF the estate Of Thomas
+. Chew, John +. Chew, administrator,
petitions the Court to allow him to take
the personal property of the estate at the
aPPraisement value. which was granted
by the Court.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The following movements of naval
vessels have been reported at Washing
ton:
The Philadelphia is at Honolulu.
The Hartford sailed from Kiel for
Gravesend.
The Dolphin is at Rockland.
The Michigan is at Harbor Springs.
The Machias is at Hampton Roads.
The Biddle is at Portsmouth, N. Y.
The Sylph is at Philadelphia.
The Peoria is at Boston.
The Leonidas is at Lamberts Point.
The Buffalo is at Gibraltar.
The Leyden is at Newport.
The Alvarado is at Plymouth, N. c.
The Glacier sailed from Cavite for
Sydney, N. S. w.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Food Changed TO Poison.

Putreiying food in the intestines prot
duces effects like those OF arsenic. bu-
DIR. Kings New Life Pills expel the poi
sons from clogged bowels. gently, easily
but surely, curing Constipation, Bilious
ness. Sick Headache, Fevsrs. all Liver,
Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only y
cents at Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
St Rartholomawls Day.

Today is the anniversary of the fear
full massacre of Protestants at Paris in
1874. Il is St. Bartholomew day. who
is supposed to be the apostle called Ma
thanel. his surname being Tolmai-thus,
Ba, -Tolmai. the son of Tolmai. He
preached the Gospel in Armenia and
Ind a. and suffered martyrdom in the
former country. St. Bartholomew dis
places St. Swithen for
"All the tears that St. Swithen can cry,
St. Bartholomy's mantle wipes dry"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Alderman Thompson,s Order.

The oIder that a twenty-five candle
power incandescent light be placed on
the corner of Northwest and Washing
ton streets; also that twenty-five candle
power light be placed at the corner OF
Washington and Monument streets. which
was presented at the City Council meet
ing Monday night, was offered by Alder.
man T. Arlington Thompson. and not
by Alderman Charles b. Henkel. as pub
lished yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Don't Let Them snfar

Often children are tortured with Itch
ing and burning eczema and other skin
diseases but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
heals the raw sores. expels inflammation,
leaves the skin without a scar. Clean,
fragrant, cheap. there's no salve on earth
as good. Try it. Cure guaranteed.
Only IS cents at Feldmeyer Bros, City
Drug SSBe.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Want Telenhone Oonneotion.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company yesterday asked leave OF
the County Commissioners to extend
their line between Winchester station on
the Annapolis Short Line and Sandy
Point; also to run the line over Spa Creek
bridge to Eastport. No action was taken
in the matter which was laid over.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Pennsylvania Railroad Special Excursions
to Pan-Amerioan Exposition.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run special excursions to Buffalo on
account OF the Pan American Exposition
from Washington, Baltimore, and ad.
joining territory, on July g. 81. August
6, Is, Il. September 5, II, II, and 20.
Round-trip tickets. good going only on
train leaving Washington 7. 50 and Balti-
more so a. m, and on local trains
connecting Herewith. and good to return
on regular trains within seven days, in
cluding day of excursion, will be sold at
rate of $40. 90 from Baltimore and Wash
ington, and proportionate rates from
other points. Tickets will be good for
passage in parlor cars going and sleeping
cars returning on payment of usual Pull
man rates. For specific time and rates.
consult local ticket agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Sunday School Pic Mic.

The German Sunday School will hold
lis annual picnic Wednesday. August 81.
at Bonche,y on tie .SPa. All our friends
are cordially invited to spend the day
with US; and have good time. Refresh
ments can be had at moderate prices.
Boats for crossing the water during all
day at foot of Market street. The Sun
day School assemblies at o'clack a. m.
in the church. Iw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14

The trustees and ladies OF Eastport
NJ. Z. Church will hold Lawn Fete on
Friday evening August 10th, on.Edward
Skipper's lot corner Chesapeake Ave.
and Second street. If raining on Friday
evening the same will be held on the
following Monday evening. Free con-
cert b. Prof. Loose. at.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
A Naat Rntton Badge.

The official button badge for graduates
of the United States Naval Academy.
which was adopted by the Alumi Associ-
alton at the last June meeting, is neat
affair OF gold and blue enamel. In the
inner circle there are alternate bars OF
gold and blue. surmounted by golden
anchor. On the outer circle are the
words United States Naval Academy,
with a border of gold rope. The badge
was made by A. H. Fetting, Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Rear-Admiral Sampson Asks To Be Re-
lieved

Rear-Admiral SIMPSONS health has
tailed him to such degree that he has
informed the Navy Department of his
desire to be relieved from duty as COM
mandant of the Boston navy-yard. In
compliance with his request. orders will
be issued in few days directing his de-
tachment on September l and ordering
Rear-Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson, al
present in command of the naval station
at Port Royal. to succeed him. Admiral
Sampson has been in poor health ever
since the Spanish War, and it is not ex-
pected that he will be again assigned to
duty. He will remain on waiting orders
until his retirement next February.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
The Governor At Home.

Gov. John Walter Smith has spent the
last 10 days at his home in Snow Hill,
but it has not been a vacation. His
private business matters have engaged
his attention during the whole time. The
Governors son-in-law, Col. Arthur ID.
Foster. has also been at Snow Hill sever
al daYs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Work Resumed On State Building.

Work has been resumed on the founda-
ton OF the new State Building here. The
only change in the plans was TO move
the building two feet in south westerly
direction
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Hnlv nar of 0hliration.

Tomorrow being the Feast of the As
sumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
a Holy Bay Of Obligation, the masses at
ST. Mary's r. c. Church will be at $50,
6. 8 ard 10 o'clock a. m. The o'clock
mass will be solemn High Mass. Eve
ing services at 7. 80.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Naval Orders.

The following naval orders have been
issued at Washington
Naval Cadets L. b. Mcbride, w. B.
Fogarty. r. S. ManIey. +. J. King ard
r. S. Keyes, from the Constellation up
on completion OF course at Torpedo Sta
ton to home on two weeks leave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14

When you want modern. up-to-
date ply sic, try Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are easy to
take and pleasant in effect. Price. 75
cents. Samples free at Feldmeyer Bros.
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
Friday And Saturday Seashore Excursions
Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad

between Washington and Atlantic City,
Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City,
n. J., So round trip. Tickets on sale for
all trains Fridays and Saturdays, good
to return until following Tuesday. Della
ware River bridge route to Atlantic City.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
senator Mo0omas a Fisherman

On Monday Senator Louis E. McComas
and Norman B. Scott, r., caught ID
fine black bass in the Potomac above
Williamsport. Senator McComas landed
7H-pounder.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-14
REPUTATION VS.. CHARACTER

Reputation is a name
That vicious tongues may spoil;
Character, a green bay tree,
That grows on heavenly soil.
Reputation is a bubble,
Tossed by every breeze;
Character, the solid rock,
Tha, stands the roughes; seas.
Reputation is the scent
That noxious vapors mar;
Character, the lovely flower
Whose odors lasting are.
Reputation, surely. may
To chance or whim be due
Character. as sure, the part
That God takes into view.
j. b. l..
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

1t has been told frequently By per
sons who claim TO be eonnoisseurs on
cooked birds Of all kinds that the only
proper way TO prepare a squab for the
table is to incase il in mud and leave
it on the burning Goals. then remove il.
break the mud and the SQUAD rolls out
splendidly cooked and fit for the gods
10 eat.
\ tramp who applied for lodging at
Central police station the other night
said the same rule was true in the
cooking Of spring chickens. The
tramps' way TO cook chicken is the only
way said he. ~Steal one for yourself.
wiring her head OF. pack her into a
handful Of mud. throw her in the fire.
leave her there for about 20 minutes.
jerk her out. break the mud shell. and
there you are. a "a Waldorf-Astorfs.
Why. it can't be beat"
But what becomes Of the feathersg-
%. they Just burn and evaporate. 50
70 speak You never see them after the
chicken is taken out Of the fire.
How about the gail?~
20. that's where the tramps get their
gall Louisville Courier-Journai.
Herring CanapeA
Cut some small round cr0utons q
bread and fry them a golden brown:
spresd with fresh boiled or canned
salmon. Have ready a sufficient nun
Der of soft herring roes. squeeze a lit
lie lemon juice over each. dust with
white pepper and curl one Of the roes
round on each erouton- When ~
luired place iu a baking tin. PIT .
'heet Of buttered paper over the top
md make thoroughly hot Carrish
With coraiine pepper and a little sprir
u fried parsley. free Prezs.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24
LAST OF SEA ELEPHANTS.
Plentiful In California Fifty Years
Ago. the Herds Are Now
Extinct.

Fifty years ago the fine natural har-
Dor on the southwest coast Of the is
land Of Santa Catalina gave shelter to
what was perhaps one Of the largest
herds Of the California sea elephant
maerorhinus angus tirostris-then
known, the largest Of its tribe, many
attaining a height Of % feet, says the
Scientific American.
II was a striking and conspicuous OBJ
ject, and naturally attracted the atten-
tion Of the whites. who Immediately be-
gan war Of determination. the animal
being very valuable for its oil. the large
bulls sffording 200 or more gallons.
The animals were very plentiful at
this time from latitude 25 TO IS degrees.
hut the war Of determination began
about 1859. and the present decade has.
IN all probability. seen the last Of the
snimals
The government, recognizing the in
.evitable. sent an expedition 10 Lower
California a few years ago and secured
al the ses elephants they could find;
and the oil hunters have since then
completed the work. and It is believed
that this fine animal is extinct.
In 1854 the crew Of the sloop Liberty
killed % These men had sentiment
enough 70 leave a few females and
young. but it was = mistake. as some
weeks later smother boatioad of exter-
ninators came along and slaughtered
what was left Of the herd.
The government then sent Charles II.
Townsend 10 secure what animals
might hsve remNined. He visited al
The localities in Lower California which
had formerly given shelter 10 these ami
mails. but found none until he came TO
San Cristobel bsy. where there Was a
herd q IS. these being killed in the in
tsre<t of science. These were probably
the last az the race.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24
Warning order.

In the Unitet States Court at Virita r. TIE
Ncrthera District o. the Indian Terrltory.
Geo. F. & RALPH Ford. PIaintf
6eorEe A Adaus and Perry y. - 80.
Allen. cci1r brslness Is Geo ~ -
A. AcaU's 0rll1 Co-rrany.
Defer1artsf
he defendant. Gecrre a. Adams Grain
Ccupa1y. IS E1rret 60 auu.ear Cd this ccart
Eltnl1 ttIrtT days ard arsuer the cr--
pant e re plailtir. GeorEe D. Fcr1 znd
Ralph fur1
DaVenrort a Hall Gas A. urrff~rr.
Attlrrsy f0r plairtlE. C'erf
d. H. Hl-ser. T. a. Chan1 sr
Attcr1ey frf rcr-resi- Derrfr.
dent Eefertanr
4anusrg "A. 1t1
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

Many Of the blotcbes. primpies and
other affections Of the skin are cansed
by the failure OF the liver aud kidneys
to cast OF impurities, which remain in
the system. Herbine will stimulate
ihe liver and kidneys. and cleanse the
: stem % all impurities. Price 50I
cents Peoples Drug Store. dE
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

Department Of Superint endence Ma
tiOnal Educational. chicago, H.. Feb.
26-2S. For this occasion the Frisco
line viii sell tickets to Chica.-o and
return at one aud 0ne-third fare on
the certificate plan.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

The people who are constantly
hsaping abuse upon the Dawes
commission for it's slowness are
generally those who have no inter-
ests at stake and are clamoring for
the country TO be "opened." /"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

According to opinion Of those
who want a quick settlement Of
the allotment problem, the ''im-
provident" widows and orphans
should not complain if they are
compelled TO take a poor piece Of
land. This idea Of justice will
hardly commend itself TO the fair
minded voter.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

The railroad recently built from
Bentonville to Grove is proving to
be a source of strife and litigation
to the inhabitants along its line.
Such is the penalty of building
railroads by bonuses.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

First Londoner-Rather a visionary
man. that fellow Gibbs.
Second Should say he
was. Always building castles in the
fog. ye know.-luck.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

Whatever may be the threats OF
congress, the Dawes commission
generally gets all the money it
asks for the work in the Indian
territory, and it would be the
height OF folly to do otherwise.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24
sore Eyes.

DR.. Jackson's Indian Eye Salve, a
certain cure for weak aud infamed
sore ewes. Price . cents. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

Of eourse the sides q a uany-sided
man ned 10 be connected II he Is -
naks any hgure q ail-Detrois Jour
n4L
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

Mrs. Nation is still demolishing
saloons in Kansas towns with her
little hatchet.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

The next thing in order now will
be for some state Legislature to ex-
press sympathy for the Snake band
of Greek Indians who are so nobly
resisting the laws of the govern
ment of the United States. Here
is Oklahoma's chance.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24
THE DHILY CHIEFTHIN

20 Cents a Week by Carrier
40 Cents a Month by Mali
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

vlNITA, J. T., Jan. "a, 1901
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

The Cherokees are not blind to
the fact that nothing has been lost
in the delays in making treaty
with the Dawes commission. Con-
eessions are now freely made that
would not be discussed two years
ago. There is no reason why a
splendid agreement cannot be
made yet.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24

1t is the impatient boomer who
insists upon q hurried allotment
without appraisement. The gov
eminent should never be in too
big hurry 20 do right. The only
fair allotment is to give every one
entitled, an equal share in land.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-24
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weekly
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-04
SMYRNA.

George Hoppough went to Grand
Rapids last Saturday.
The commencement exercises al
this place were very good and well
attended.
Mrs. Geo. Hoppough was called to
Remus last week by the illness of her
little granddaughter.
Mrs. Alice Brown, of Lowell, and
Mrs. j. A. Andrews, of Moseley, visit
ed Mrs. Geo. Ring, Monday.
Mrs. Albert Northway received a
telephone message stating that her
father at Gowen had been injured by
base ball bat.
Mrs. Holbrook, of Hubbardston, and
her sister, Mrs. North, of Owosso, WIS.,
tied Prof. Holbrook last week and at
tended commencement exercises on
Thursday night.
Mrs. Spaulding of Greenville and
Mrs. Alvira Birtch of New York visit
ed at Mrs. II. Noes last Saturday,
Mrs. Moe accompanying them back
to Greenville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-04
vERGENNEs STATION.

Austin Byrnes spends his Sundays
here.
Tom Reed was at Grand Rapids last
week Friday.
Glen Ford was guest of friends in
Keene Sunday.
Geo. MCGEE expected to move to
Lowell this week.
Mrs. Gustie Houser will move into
Tom Reeds house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Purdy visited at
Johnstown Sunday.
Mr.. Myers of Grattan called on G.
Il. Porter one day last week.
Miss Mary Covert of Lowell visited
her uncle ID. Church, last week.
Mrs. Frost of Keene visited her
daughter Mrs. O. Weeks recently.
Mr.. Willard and Mr.. Charles of
Lowell with their families spent Sun
day at hurry Lake.
The Maccabee strawberry social
passed off very pleasantly and a large
number attended
The Cleaner sewing bee was not
well attended last week Wednesday,
owing to the heat and busy season.
Mr.. and Mrs II. ID. Weeks spent
last Wednesday with their daughter
Mrs. Jud Hapeman of East Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Reynolds and
son of South Lowell visited at w.
Ford's and Chas. Keech's one day last
week.
The Horticulture Society had a
slim attendance at Geo. Frosts last
Wednesday and their speaker failed
to come.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-04
SuuH spoons.

All the world Is familiar with snuff.
boxes. but snuff spoons are pretty little
refinements of which this generation
has hardly heard. Very probably they
came into use about two years after
Sir George Rockies expedition to Vigo
bay in 1902. when he captured half a
ton OF tobacco and snuff from the
Spanish galleons. and snuff thus be.
came a common article in England.
One of the characters In a comedy
published at oxford in 1904, entitled
IAN Act at Oxford" by Thomas Baker
says, But ! carry sweet snuff for the
ladies'" to which Arabella replies: "A
spoon too That's very gallant, for to
see some people run their fat fingers
into box Is as nauseous as eating
without fork"
In the forties and flfties snuff spoons
were still in use on the Scottish border.
They were Of bone and of a size to 90
into the snuffbox. People fed their
noses, it was said. as naturally as they
carried soup to their mouths. AS late
as 1877 a farmer at Norham-on-Tweed
was seen using one.-Gentleman's Mag
aZine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-04

When the late Horace Maynard, LII.
D., entered Amherst college, he expos
ed himself to ridicule and jibing ques-
tons of his fellow students by placing
over the door of his room a large
square OF white cardboard on which
was inscribed In bold outlines the sin
gle letter V. Disregarding comment
and question. the young man applied
himself TO his work, ever keeping In
mind the height to which he wished to
climb. the first step toward which was
signified by the mysterious V.
Four years later, after receiving the
compliments of professors and stu
dents on the way he had acquitted
himself as valedictorian Of his class,
young Maynard called the attention Of
his fellow graduates to the letter over
his door. Then a light broke In upon
them. and they cried out:
'Is it possible that you had the vale
dictory in mind when you put that V
over your door,"
"Assuredly l had" was the emphatic
reply.
On he climbed. from height to height,
becoming successfully professor Of
mathematics In the University of Ten.
nessee. lawyer, member of congress,
attorney general Of Tennessee. United
States minister to Constantinople and
finally postmaster general-Success.