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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-29

The sperstitious collier is often
laughed to scorn, but miner in North
Wales Is just now thanking his lucky
stars that he believes in omens. He
was boring under some coal, and was
startled by seeing rat scuttling
away. He walked away from the spot,
and directly afterward a large fall Of
coal occurred Just over the place where
the man had been working.
The Oldest pewspaperin the world Is
the Official Chinese Kip-Pan, which
was founded about HOO years ago. Up
to the year 1901 II appeared once a
month AMI the reading matter related
chiefly TO court life. Since 1880 up to
1876 II was a daily. 1t now appears
three times day; the morning edition
is printed on yellow paper, the after
noon edition on white and the even
Ing edition on gray paper.
lated by hunter from the west. One
day he was startled by hearing noise
in a swamp surrounded by reeds. Ap-
preaching cautiously he found a king
fisher apparently caught in some sort
Of trap. The upper mandible Of the
kingfsher had been spNntered or
cracked in some way years before, for
the wound was healed up and several
Of the fine thread-like ;fibres of the
reed had caught in this crack so that
the bird could not escape. The hunter
released the bird and set 1t at liberty.
"A strange way Of testing the inno-
cence of an accused person is en-
ployed In India" said a traveller who
lately returned from Madras. They
haul the man up and give him mouth
full of dry rice to chew. Dry rice takes
deal OF chewing to get It masticated
into a glutinous mass, like gum, and
that is the condition that the accused
Is required to get 1t into within ten
minutes. II you are calm and not
afraid you succeed, but II you are
nervous and scared you fail. For It
seems that fear has a strong effect
upon the salivary glands. 1t prevents
them from secreting saliva. The mouth
Of a badly frightened person is always
dry as q bone. II requires tremend-
Gus flow Of saliva to chew dry rice.
and therefore the scared prisoner in
evitably fails in this test"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
State Militia Encampment.

Adjutant.General Saunders has receiv.
ed the official report OF the board selected
to recommend site for the encampment
OF the Maryland National Guard. Major
w. {. CLAUDE, surgeon. signed the report
at the adIutant generals office. General
Saunders left on the train for Baltimore,
taking with him the official document.
He will present it to Governor Smith 10. t.
day and will discuss with the Governor
the site to be selected. The Governor S
decision was announced ami Belair Is
chosen for the camp.
General Saunders was notified by tele-
graph from the United States War De-
partment that acquisitions could be made
by him upon the QuarteImaster Depart
ment for equipment representing the
amount OF SI6.oo3.46. There is further
sum OF about $40, 900 available in cash
from the same source, and upon this is
based the intention OF the Adiutant Cen
eral 10 keep tina guard in camp for ten
days, two days longer than usual. The
Adjutani General will use the right OF
requisltlon upon the Quartermaster's De-
partment TO thoroughly fit out the Hos
pital and Signal Corps.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Political Talk.

IL is probable that Mayor Charles A.
Dubois and City Counsellor w. Hallam
Iiaude will be renomiuated by the Re.
puoicans. although Samuel ID. Iones. n
weiI-known merchant. has also been men
uoned tor the mayoralty nomination of
that party. James Boyd and DIR. Charles
Is. Henkel. the latter an incumbent. are
expected to be the nominees OF the party
Tor aldermen in the First ward. Repub.
hcan sentiment does not seem to have
centered upon nominees in the Second
ward which is always democratic.
l, is thought that Col. Luther II. Gadd
and Hugh X. Riley will be the Demo
cratic nominees for Mayor and Counsenor
respectively. For alderman in the Firs,
ward Wm. +. Martin, Jas. +. Strange.
Percival X. Parlett aud Elmer f.. Park.
inson have been mentioned. In the Sec
ond ward the incumbents. William +.
Williams and Frank h. Thompson and
Philip Z. Porter. Thos. ]. Linthicum. Ir.
and John b. Flood. The nominees in the
Third ward, which is always Republican.
will be J. dep. Douw and +. A. Basil,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Kind Words For Singer.

A Pittsburg paper OF recent date con-
talns pictures OF the quartet choir OF the
Third Presbyterian Church of that city,
Among them is that of Miss Laura Louise
Combs, of Annapolis, who is soprano in
the quartet, and OF whom the Pittsburg
press speaks as follows
"Miss Combs has a voice OF rare sweet
ness. She receives a salary OF $1,000
per annum. She began her musical
studies under Prof. Bickell Young when
he was connected with the Conservatory
OF Music, Chicago. After studying there
she went to Baltimore and then to Berlin.
continuing her studies with Joseph Pache.
who was the director OF the Oratorio So-
ciety OF the capital OF Germany. Miss
Combs held promlnen. positions in church
choiTs during the time she resided in
Chicago and Baltimore. This fair young
singer has been studying music for the
past seven years. She has a high
sweet soprano voice"
Miss Combs, OF whom this very favor
able comment has been published, is the
daughter OF Mr.. +. L. Combs, this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Entertainment And Musicale.

Yesterday afternoon a very pleasant
entertainment was given by Miss Fannie
Gray at her residence Io6 Duke OF
Gloucester street, being the first of the
kind given by her to evidence the pro-
sress OF her young pupils in piano and
vocal instruction. Most of her pupils
are very Young and their proficiency
has been most remarkable.
Among those who participated in the
numbers on the program were Misses
Winchester and Clagett, who rendered
in pleasing manner several piano and
vocal solos, also a vocal duet, Little
Miss Susie Gray Welch also played a
piano solo, and Misses Carolina and Ruth
Claude participated in the programe.
At the conclusion Of the musical part the
visitors and pupils were invited to par
take of delicious refreshments of ice
cream. strawberries, cake and lemonade,
after which the visitors took leave of
their hostess, one and all voicing their
pleasure and voting the first musical
festival given by Miss Gray pronounced
success.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Contracts For Repairing County
Roads Approved BY
The Board.

The following business was transacted
by the Board of County Commissioners
at their meeting yesterday
James Z. Williams was appointed n
road commissioner for the Third district.
vice Thomas A. Cromwell, resigned.
Mr.. NOVEL; was granted the right to
use the wharf at West River for a steam
boat landing, provided no injury would
result therefrom.
n DID Tor constructing a road through
the lands OF K. Jennie Speers was re-
ceived from II. c. Bourke for Sos. ana
which was rejected, and the Board an
thorized Commissioner Brennan 10 have
the road constructed at a cost not TO
exceed the sum OF SIS.
The following contracts for road work
were approved by the Road Commission
eTs and held fer further consideration by
the Board A. w. Brown. road machine.
D'strlct ?, SIo.24 per day; 5. b. Hardy.
road machine, District 4. $40. 90 per day |;
Asa A. Joyce. road machine, District 4
S9.oS per day; Charles w. Green, road
machine, District q, $40 so per dav:
Joseph M. Brian. road machine. Dis
trIct 5, 50. so per day.
Bids for keeping in repair the public
roads in the Third district were received
as follows First Precinct-Percy Will
Jams, 5000 year; F. M. Duvan, 81 200
year; IL. {. Bourke, $500 year; Severn
X. Arnold, $3.50 year. The contract
was awarded to II. c. Bourke. Second
Precint-Percy Williams, $500 a year
II. Harry Arnold, 1910 a year. The con-
tract was awarded to Percy Williams.
The following contracts for road work
were approved by the Road Commission
ers and ratified by the Board Thomas
r. Linthicum, road machine, District, 1,
SI2.eo per day; Benjamin Watkins, road
machine, District ?, $Iz.Oo per day;
Wood & Wilkerson. repairing Section /,
District 8, SiI5 per year; T. Lee Perry,
repairing Section 8, District 8, SIo3 per
year; 7. Lee Perry, repairing Section a
District 8, $3.50 per year; T. Lee Perry,
repairing Section 5, District 8. $3.50 per
year; I. Lee Perry, repairing Secuon 6,
District 8. SIG per year; julius Hard
esty, repairing Section 7, District 8, SI2z
per year; Maurice Rardesty, repairing
Section s. District 8, SIS 90 per year;
John K. Phipps, repairing Section 9, Dis
lrict 8. $4,000 per year; John X. Phipps,
repairing Sec. 10. Dist. 8, $40 per year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
ST. Johns Battalion Returns.

One hundred and thirty cadets of the
battalion OF St. Johns College returned
last night from COLCHESTER on the steamer
Emma Giles. A large number of the
parents and friends OF the cadets went
over on thelexcursion yesterday afternoon
and came home with the boys, who were.
tor the most part, in good health and
spirits. and enjoyed the encampment and
regulation military life. The battalion
formed at the wharf, and headed by the
college band, marched to ST. John's Col
lege, where the guns were stacked in the
aIm1Iy. The boys gave three lusty
cheers and their college yell in front OF
DIR. Fells residence on College Campus.
ending with "Dr. Fell we are home -
After the battalion was dismissed, the
cadets were invited TO paTtake of treat
OF Strawberries, cream and cake, pro-
vided by Mr.. Dustin. of St. Johns Col
lege, which was thoroughly enjoyed.
The students returned to their homes
with glowing accounts of Camp Mills"
and the courteous treatment at the hands
OF the Colchester Company.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.
Program of Exercises For Com
mencement Week-The
Graduates.

The ST. Johns battalion OF cadets re-
turned from the encampment at Camp
Mills, Colchester, Md, last night, and
the regular college routine began TODAY.
Tomorrow the program of exercises OF
commencement week will begin with an
oratorical contest open to members OF the
Junior Class at Mcdowell Hall.
The following will be the contestants
and their subjects 1.-The New South, {"
John F. Mudd. Bryantown. Md; "An
Appeal To The Citizens OF South Caro-
lima, M. L. Burroughs, Tompkinsville;
Reply To Hayne," J. w. Wilmer, La
Plata; THE Death Bed of Benedict Ar.
mold, j. w. c. Stick, Hampstead; "a
Protest Against Sentence AS a Traitor, -
V. s. Beachley, Middle,own; ''Spartacus
To The Gladiator. (. r. Padgett.
The Judges will be James NJ. Munroe.
Nicholas II. Green and Rev. DIR. George
w. Miller. During the program the Col
lege Mandolin Club will play, The fol-
lowing is the program OF exercises for
commencement week
Thursday, June IL, s p. m.-Junior
Oratorical Contest.
Friday, June IL, 1890 a. m.-Prepar-
atory School commencement. Address
by Rev. George E. Wood. OF East New
Market, Md.
Saturday, June Is. q p. m.-Baseball
game, Alumni VS.. College.
Sunday, June ID, IL a. m.- Baccalau-
reate sermon in ST. Anne's Church, by
RI Rev. Leighton Coleman, ID. d.,
Bishop OF Delaware. 90 D. my. NJ.
{. A. Sermon by Rev. +. Nj. Baldwin,
ID. d., OF Baltimore, at the Maryland
Avenue M. K. Church.
Monday, June IS. IL a. m.-Senior
Oratorical Contest. 500 p. m.-Philo-
kalian Society Celebration.
Tuesday, June 10. 10. 80 a. m.-Senior
Class Day Exercises. 8 90 p. m.-Philo-
mathean Society Celebration.
Wednesday, June II. 10 90 a. m.-
Commencement Day address by Hon.
Edwin Warfield, of Baltimore, Md. 500
p. m.-Business meeting of Alumni.
The following is the standing of the
graduates of St. Johns College, given
out officially today by DIR. Fell
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Examination For Civilian Pro-
feSSorS.

The Board of Examiners for professors
from civil life met at the Naval Academy
this morning, and examined 81 appli-
cants for the ten vacancies made neces-
sary by the increased number OF mid.
shipmen. Twenty took the examination
in modern languages, ten in English and
seven in mathematics. The examina-
tion will be completed this evening. and
the result will be made known later from
Washington. OF those examined ten
will be appointed as follows: 4 for profess
sors in mathematics; 4 in modern Ian
guages; ? in English.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Reappointed.

The following professors have been
reaPpointed at the Naval Academy
T. w. Johnson. mathematics; c. ".
Cusachs, Spanish; F. Willing, English /;
z. J. des Garrennes. Henri Marion,
French.
Prof. Arthu Newton Brown has been
reaPpoinled Librarian at the Naval Acad.
emy, and Prot. N. M. Terry has been
reapPointed head of the department of
physics at an increased salary of $1,000.
Mr.. r. H. Minor has been appointed
head OF the department OF modern
languages, and Mr.. George Heintz, Jr.,
assistant swordmaster.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Fell From Window.

Edward Augustine, years old, young
est SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles b. ABB
bot fell from the second story window OF
his parents home on Conduit street
about noon today. The child was bruised
about the head and body, but the extent
of his injuries are not yet known. II Is
thought no bones were broken. The little
fellow was in the room with two other
children and climbed to the window los
ing his balance and falling distance OF
eighteen feet. The fall was broken by
the grass plat beneath the window.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
ORPHANS COURT.
judicial Disposition of The Affairs of The
Orphans And Widows,

Judicial Disposition OF The Affairs of The
Orphans And Widows.
The Orphans Court met yesterday
with Chief Judge Alfred Ijams and Asso-
ciate Judges c. H. Russell and Henry
Woodward, Sheriff Beasley, Register OF
Wills L. A. Palmer and Deputy Register
J. o. Fowler, present.
The remuneration Of Susan b. Bell, as
executrlx of Andrew r. Bell, deceased,
was filed and appraised by the Court.
Inventory OF the personal estate of
Richard H. Phelps, deceased, was filed
and passed by the Court.
Administration bond of Mary Emma
Land, admistratrix of Charles w. Land,
deceased, was filed and appraised by
the Court, and letters of administration
granted and notice to creditors given.
Remuneration on the estate of Susan
Gates, was filed. examined and passed.
Court adjourned to Tuesday, June
18th.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Large Number of Candidates.

Examinations will be held at the Naval
Academy on June 10 h for entrance as
midshipmen. Three hundred and seven
teen principals have already been ap-
pointed to take this examination. With
the number OF alternates to be authorized
TO appear for examination, there will be
about 100 to take the examination. This
will be the largest class ever examined
at one time for admission.
There have been several requests for
later examination, but to date there has
not been an examination authorized for
June goth, as had been reported. and il
is not likely that later examination will
be authorized this summer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
PRICE ONE GENT
Are Now Midshipmen.

ne following passed successfully TO.
1ay before the Medical Board, the frs,
SIX being sworn in by Commander {.
Badger. and are now midshipmen. he
others will report later
r. w. Miller. Massachusetts.
+. \. Gygax, Kansas.
U. w. Howard. Nebraska.
a. w. Brown, Jr.. Massachusetts.
+. +. Kelley. Massachusetts.
5. o. Greig. Illinois.
c. {. Baughman. w. Va,
w. G. Child, Utah.
X. y. keiran. Massachusetts
y. N. Barker, Massachusetts.
). A. Clement. Virginia.
A. A. Corwln. Michigan.
w. o. Wallace, Montana.
L. Nj. McKeehan, Minnesota.
w. L. Beck. Missouri.
{. q. Dairy, California.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Eastport

Building Lots in best location in East
port, on main avenue. One with large
water front. others in locations rapidly
enhancing in value.
BUY NOW, while prices are low and
terms easy.
We will BUILD SMALL HOUSES,
and sell them on easy terms. Small cash
payment, and balance monthly install
ments, same as rent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
West Annapolis

We have several of the most desirable
Lots in West Annapolis. Can be pur-
chased at bargain: Easy terms.
Two and a-half Acre plot of ground
across Weems Creek, back of West An
napolis. Make nice garden farm. Beau
tiful location. Cheap for cash.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Reporting Daily.

Candidates for the Naval Academy
have been ordered to report, and are
reporting daily. The examinations will
begin next Tuesday, June 10, and FIVE
hundred candidates are expected to re-
port for examination, which will be held
10 the new armory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Detached.

Commander Hugo Osterhaus has been
detached from duty in charge of ships at
the Naval Academy and ordered to du-
~ on the wireless ielegraphy board.
Commander Osterhaus will be relieved
by Commander George M. Stoney.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
A Delightful Trip.

Don't fail 10 60 on the excursion TO
COLCHESTER Thursday June IS with Mary
land Avenue NJ. Z. Church. Boat leaves
p. m. returning leaves iTolches,er ? p.
m. The trip is delightful one and not
Iiresome. Go and enjoy an outing. q.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
The Coli Show.

The West River Colt Show opened to-
day and was largely attended. The ex-
cursion from Baltimore brought num-
Der of people from that city. The colt
show will also be in progress tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Entertained Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Montgomery
Jones entertained few friends last night {
at their attractive home on Market
street. The guests OF honor were Misses
King. daughters of DIR. King, Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10

The following members of the class
have not yet fulfilled all their conditions
and cannot be included as graduates
until they have done so II. K. Dough-
etty, F. W. Seward, E. Is. Carey
and ID, c. Handy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Detachment Deferred.

Lieut.. F. c. Bieg's detachment from
the Naval Academy has been deferred
until July /. Lieut.. Bieg was 10 have
been detached this month.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
BUILDING LOTS


NAAIE1tHP tHPOA4o
Two Lots on Prince George street.
Three Lots on Market street.
Five 2o-ft. Lots on Corner Cathedral
and Franklin streets.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Baltimore's Optician

Mr.. Lydecker, Baltimore's optician,
will. be at Mr.. Chances jewelry store
Main street tomorrow. IT
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Cemetery Lots For Sale
In ST. Anns's (Cib) Cemetery.

The new addition TO Saint Annes Cemetery re-
Gently Constructed under the authority OF the
NeetFy OF that Church, contains the most beauti-
ful burial ots In that hallowed spot. and yet Will
be offered for sale at prices and upon terms with
in reach of ALL
The addition contains thirty-two Lots, OF var
iOus sizes and prices, lying along the creek shore
wall; they are readily accessible by new road
way
Prices vary nom $50 TO Sl25. depending upon
size and position, and with those who cannot pay
the full price cash an agreement will be made
whereby the payments can be made upon install
ment.
For plat, prices and fun Information apply to
ISAAC MACHlN, Keeper. or TO
G5 RICHARD q. ELLlOTT, Agent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Farms For Sale-Anne Arundel Co.
We Have Some of the Finest Farms in
Anne Arundel County For Sale

100 Acres, within 4 miles of Annapo-
lis new Groom dwelling, tenant house,
barn, stables. etc. This is cheapest
farm on our list, and one of the BEST
Fine water front.
One of $40 Acres, between Odenton
and Annapolis Junction. This is one OF
the best truck farms in the county, near
both X. RS. Buildings, Barns, etc, in
first class order. Will be divided.
Two Farms across Severn River. One
with water frontage.
Three Farms on South River, varying
in size from 80 to $50 acres.
Every one of these farms has fine water
front.
Farms Of I3o acres, near Bay Ridge.
FOR RENT
Groom Brick House; large yard; in
nice order, SO per month.
Two 6 Room Houses, new; West St
extended.
THE ANNAPOLIS BUILDING AND
REAL ESTATE COMPANY,
RoBT. ]. BERGMAN, Manager.
a23 Is School ST., Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Bargains in Real Estate.
ICan Increase
Your Income
On Rents.

Avery important feature OF my busi-
ness is to take full management of rental
properties. If you have any property
from which you only derive small
stipend of an income, consult me at once
and will guarantee you better results.
The renting business needs an expert
TO manipulate it for profit. am at your
command in this line.
| have some very desirable lots on
which residences could be erected at
small cost, and would bring in good
income.
EUGENE W. IGLEHART,
School St. and State Circle.
Telephone-I7od. a2o
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
WANTS, LOST, FOR sALa.

Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, SC,
noi exceeding lines, inserted ONR wRRK, or
ess, for 25 Cents, and additional lines in pro-
2ortion-to be accompanied by the CASH.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
: FOR SALE. e

LOTS AT EASTPoRT on Shell Road and sew.
eru Avenue. fronting on First street. For terms
and particulars apply TO JOHN J. WALTON
f7y Prince George street. ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-10
Mt For Sale kAt

Green Street. Two modern houses. All
conveniences. Cheap. Easy terms.
West Annapolis. Fine new house.
Large yard. This is a bargain.
Acton Lane. Two houses and lots. Will
pay 20 per cent. on investment.
Eastport. No. Murphy's Row. 5 room
brick house. Large yard.
STORE with ~ Acres. South River
Neck. Good opening for Grocery or
Drug store.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-12
TheatricnI Notes.

"The Sultan of Sulu'' will celebrate
it's two hundredth performance at
Wallack's Theatre on Saturday, June
ID. This remarkable run could easily
have been continued through the sum-
mer except for the fact that contractors
take possession of Wallack's Theatre
ON June 10 and retit it throughout.
The souvenirs for the 200th and final
performance will be '"The Sultan of
Sulu" in book form, handsomely illus
trated. George AIDE is one of the very
few librettistS whose lines can be read
with interest as well as listened to at
the theatre.
The one hundredth performance of
the merry and tuneful Luders- Pixley
opera, 1.-THE Prince of Pilsen," was
celebrated at the Broadway Theatre
on Monday night, June s. Silver
topped Delft stems of regulation size
were the souvenirs.
When "The Sultan of Sulu'' is seen
at Manhattan Beach, beginning on
June 81, it will have precisely the same
cast and elaborate production as at
Wallack's Theatre during its six
months run.