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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
PERSONAL Z SOCIAL EVENTS
WHAT HAPPENS IN TIL
SOCIAL WORLD.
Brief Items of General Interes
To You And Your
Friends.

Mrs. Boden. of St Margarets. Il
visiting Virginia.
Mrs. Frank Me1zick is visiting he
mother at ST. Margaret's
Mr.. James d. Iglehart. of Baltimore
was here today. Mr.. lglehart serve,
the South River Club dinner today.
Mrs. Stevens. wife of Professor w. o
Stevens. will not be Eat home" tomorrow
Friday, her usual reception day at het
residence in The wing" OF the Harwooc
House. Maryland Avenue.
Mr.. Carlisle Schreyer and Mr. Alberl
winchester went TO Baltimore last night
TO attend dance.
Daniel r Randall, Esq. left today
for New York for business trip of sew
eral days.
Hon. Spencer Jones is stopping in
town for few days at the Hotel Mary
land.
Hon. ] Murray Vandiver. State
Treasurer, spent yesterday in town.
Miss Evelyn Worthington of Duke OF
Gloucester street, left yesterday for a
few days visit TO Baltimore.
Miss Ellen jenkins. Of the Chase
Home. lett yesterday tor short visit 10
Baltimore today.
Mr.. Nj. b. Stephens. who has been
at the Hotel Maryland for the past few
days, left for Baltimore.
Mrs. Jean des Garennes. of washing-
ton. who has been visiting Professor and
Madame des Garennes. for several days,
has returned home.
Mrs. Luther Francis and children
have gone to Colchester to visit her
parents for couple Of weeks.
Governor War6eld left for Baltimore
yesterday evening, and this morning at
8 O'Clock the Governor sailed from that
city with party of invited guess aboard
the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railways steamer Cambridge for Cam
bridge, Md. to attend the opening ex-
ercises Of the ambridge Maryland Hos
pital The exercises will begin at D.
m, and the steamer will reach Baltimore
on the return trip at 10 o'clock tonight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
The Wires All Right

At 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
Western Union Telegraph Company
had connection with all of its wires
for the first time since Sundays
storm. For three days all connection
with the outside world in the way OF
kilograms over these lines had been
practically cut off by Sundays snow
storm. Men had been at work adjust
ing the wires and making repairs
since early Monday morning, but the
damage was so great that all lines
were not in use until yesterday after
noon at O'Clock, and the first tele-
grams were flashed over the wires at
that hour. kilograms we're sent from
Baltimore TO the local Office OF the
Western Union by mail Monday night,
Tuesday and yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Twin Roses

A freak of nature in the way of a
flower was exhibited at the Capital
Office today. 1t is two perfect roses
grown at the apex of a single STEM
The freak roses were grown at the
green house of Mr.. Rudolph Kaiser,
florist, at West Annapolis, and are
perfect flowers. The stem is about IL
inches in height and at its extremity
the two perfectly developed red roses
are grown side by side. the green
calyx of each rose uniting at the juno
ture with the stem. The twin roses
have attracted much attention and as
nothing like them was ever grown
around here before, they are consider
ed freaks in the fioracultuIal world.
They were photographed by Bnffham
today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Bishop,s Guild rea

The ladies of the Bishops Guild Of
fstOsl4 -ssrv-ssrshIpUrs OUrnof nnb6 sbftet
and Prince George. A large number
of friends and members of the church
patronized the "tea" and enjoyed "A
cup of tea or chocolate and waters.
Homemade candy and caramels were
for sale. Mrs. James Hodges and Mrs.
Westbrook poured chocolate. Other
ladies assisting were Mrs. Cresap,
Miss Luhn, Miss Randall, Mrs. Hol-
lidayoke, Mrs. Douw, Mrs. Fell, Mrs.
Gassaway, Miss Redmond, Mrs. Worth
ington, Mrs. Moss and a number Of
others.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Increased Patronage

The young ladies who gave the fes-
tival and dance at the Assembly
Rooms on Tuesday night and last
night for the benefit of the fire depart
ment, feel much encouraged at the IN
creased patronage last night. A large
crowd filled the room all evening, and
the confectionery tables did "a good
business, verifying being sold ont
Music and dancing was INDUCED in
until after IL O'Clock and everybody
had q good time. The receipts are not
definitely known yet, as the return
from tickets is not all in, but a neat
sum for the firemen is thought to
have been realized. A full list Of the
names of all chose taking part was
published in last nights Capital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Her second Naval victim

Charles E. d. Lord, of the Marine
Hospital Service, sued for breach Of
promise by Mrs. Fannie Fohs. was
dismissed by Secretary Shaw on Tues
day of this week. Lord became en-
tangled with Mrs. Fohs while on duty
at San Francisco, and was transferred
to Ellis Island in October, to give
him chance of getting out Of it. He
did not succeed, and the charges upon
which he was dismissed, conduct un-
becoming gentleman, were pressed
to a conclusion. The widow is also
known to the officials of the Revenue
Gutter Service through the suit
brought against Lieutenan Haines, OF
that service. Lieutenant Haines also
was dismissed on account OF her.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Circuit Court

Practically the entire time OF today s
session of Court was taken up with
the hearing of the demurrer In the
Daniel Medford case. The hearing OF
tine demurrer was completed and the
case will now be tried on its merits.
The suit of Harry E. Feldmeyer vs.
lanes q. McGuire. together with an
other casa in which Mr.. McGulre II
interested, have been removed to Bal
tirnore county for trial.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Every Fellow For Himself"

People who love wit and humor,
who are ever anxious to learn wisdom
and who enjoy an evening OF Literary
entertainment in its true sense. should
not fail to go to Maryland Avenue Nj.
G. Church tomorrow night TO hear
the lecture on Every Fellow for Him
self" The lecturer, Rev. DIR. w. r.
Sheridan, pastor OF Mount Vernon
Place NJ. E. Church, Baltimore, the
representative church OF that city,
is q we'll known pulpit and platform
speaker and has an enviable reputation
as a lecturer. None should fail to
hear him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
State School Board Meets

M. Bates Stephens, state superinten-
dent OF schools has been in the city
for the past few days aiding in the
reading of proofs Of the annual report.
He will remain here TO attend the
meeting of the county uperintendents
ON November 30. On the next day
there will be meeting of the county
school commissioners in the Senate
chamber.
This will be followed by meeting
of the state board. At this meeting
it will be decided whether or not an
official state school paper will be es-
tablished.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
fRf Houses and Lots For Sale. Ef

One SIX.ROOM COTTAGE on First
Street for sale. Lot 100 feet front by
100 feet deep. Cheap.
Lot of beautiful lots. so feet frontby 233
feet deep. for sixty dollars. Plenty OF
other lots ranging from sixty dollars up
TO five hundred.
One HOUSE on Sixth Street, 10 feet
front 7I7 feet deep. Cash price $500.
One on Adams Street. One on Chesa-
peake Avenue. One on Fourth Street.
Apply to A K. YOUNG'S Store,
Passport. Md
st St. and Ray Ridge Avenue. nI2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Dinner At south River Club

DR.. James d. Iglehart, Of Baltimore,
entertained large number Of mem
bers at the South River Club today.
Many of the Baltimore members We're
present and other out Of town guests
were included in the large number
seated at the famous dining table.
Among those from Annapolis who
we're preent are Messrs. J. W. Ran
dali, l.. ID. Gassaway, w. M Holla
day, Nevett Steele, +. H. Stockett
and Samuel Brooke.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Rally Day

The pastor and congregation of
MARYLAND Avenue NJ. E. Chruch are
preparing to citrate rally Day"
on Sunday next, November 20. This
will be grand and glorious occasion
at this church, when they expect to
wipe out large portion of the church
debt. The services for the day will
begin with preaching at 1890 a. IN.
by Rev. f. H. Rail, ID. D., pastor of
the First III. 4. Church, of Baltimore.
A platform meeting will then be held,
and at 2. 80 p. m. the Rev. @. Herbert
Richardson, ID. D., Presiding Elder,
will deliver an address. There will
be other addresses and music and the
Presiding Elder will preach at T. 30
O'Clock in the evening. A cordial vel
come is extended to all.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
iEAt For Sale tMi
The Valuable Property Owned
by Mrs. Julia Clason, in
the City OF Annapolis.

The THREE-STORY B RIC K
DWELLING, corner of Green and Duke
of Gloucester street, now occupied by
the Judges Of the Court of Appeals. Also
the THREE-STORY FRAME DWELL
ING adjoining on the same lot. Now
occupied by J. Guy Thompson, Esq /,
as a residence These houses have all
modern improvements and will be sold
on reasonable terms. For further in
formation apply to
GRAFTON d. RIDOUr,
Agent for Owner.
200 Main Street. Annapolis. Md. MAN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
DINNER FOR GERMAN ENJOYS.
special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1.-THE
first brilliant social function CT the
Winter will take place at the German
Embassy tonight when a dinner will
be given by Baron Speck Won Stems
burg in honor of the commissioners OF
the Kaiser, Lieut. General Won Loew
enfield and Major Won Schmettau. who
are in Washington to attend the I'M
yelling of the statue of Frederick the
Great. The dinner will be attended
by the members of the diplomatic
CORPS. the members OF the cabinet.
high officers of the Army and Navy
and representatives of the German so
cieties in Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

Tampa, Fla, Nov. IA number
of prominent marksmen, including
some of the best professional shots OF
America, faced the traps today at the
opening of the shooting tournament
under the auspices of the Tampa Bay
Rod and Gun Club. The number and
nigh standing of the contestants, the
attractive programme OF events and
the liberal prize offerings combine
10 give promise of one OF the most
notable tournaments ever polled off in
this section of the country.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
a Success

The rummage sale at the chapel
house on Prince George street last
night was a great success. 1t was
given by the ladies in charge OF st.
Luke's Boys Guild of Eastport, for
whose benefit the receipts will be ap-
propriated. A number OF nice articles
we're collected and good sum was
realized. The room was crowded all
evening and the useful articles found
ready sale. The ladies feel gratified
at the result
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
TO COLOMBO NORTHWEST.
Special Dispatch 70 Evening CanitaI.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 1.-THE Harri
man railroads fare going to make a
strenuous effort next spring to colon
ize the Pacific Northwest, and are
looking out for new inducements to
offer colonists and settlers. The off
cials of the Hartman roads look ask.
ance at the number of emigrants who
have gone to western Canada, and to
the Hill railroads territory during the
past year, and will attempt to show
prospective settlers that the Hartman
territory offers greater inducements
than any other section.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
PLAY AT School

The young ladies of the Annapolis
High School will give a play at the
school building on Green street on
Friday evening, December 2, at ;. 10
O'Clock. The play is entitled THE
Spinsters' Convention" and Is a very
humorous entertainment The price
of the reserved seat tickets is 20 GEMS.
The receipts are to be appropriated to
the payment of the debt on the school
play grounds. Liberal patronage IL
aolfcffod
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Preparing For Game.

The Annapolis Athletic Association
is making preparations for the game
of football with the Laurel Athletic
Club. The local team is practicing
nightly for the game. A special train
will leave here on Thanksgiving
morning over the A., w. & B. Rail-
road to convey the team to Laurel.
Captain Morgan o. Parlett expects to
put up strong game. -xz-.z4
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
NOTED MEN TO SPEAK.
Special Dispatch 10 Evening CAPITAL

New York. Nov. 17.-Great prepa-
rations have been made for the an
nual dinner of the international. com.
mittee of the Young Mems Christian
Association of North America, which
takes place at the Waldorf. Astoria TO.
night. The principal guests Will lie
Paul Morton. Secretary of the Navy
Joseph Ramsay. Jr., president of the
Wabash Railroad; Brig. Gen. +. ID
Grant, Rear Admiral j. b. Coghlan,
and John Barrett, United States Min.
lister to Panama.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Young Mems Dance

A number of young men Of AnLapo-
lis will give private dance at the
Assembly Rooms on next Tuesday
night, November %. The dance will
be complimentary to the young lady
friends of the young men and will be
the second given this autumn. The
first was such success the young men
have decided to repeat the pleasure.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
RACING AT BENNING.
Special Dispatch to Evening CAPITAL.

Washington, ID. c., Nov. l7.-What
promises to be the greatest fall meet
ing in the history of the Washington
Jockey Club opened at Benning this
afternoon. 1t will continue fifteen
days. Never before has there been
such an abundance of high class horses
on hand. The two state events of the
opening day are the Bladensburg
handicap and the Columbia handicap,
seven furlongs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Hospital Board Meets

The regular bi-monthly meeting Of
the Board of managers of the Elmer
gency hospital was held this morning.
There was a full attendance. After
the TRANSACTION of routine business a
meeting of the ladies who are to
take part in the State Bazaar was
held. Great interest is being taken
and the work is progressing encour-
agingly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Attention Juniors

You are hereby notified aud requested
- meet At the K. of P. Hall, School ST.,
Sunday, November 2oth, 1904,
;, o'clock D. m. for the purpose Of at
tending divine wosship.
Bv order of the Council
JOHN w. WOOD, R. s..
mr. Annapolis Council No. 80
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Ordered Home.

Rear Admiral French f. Chadwick,
commanding the South Atlantic, station.
has, on his own request and for urgent
ress son, been detached from his COM
mand and ordered to his home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Painful Wound.

Mr.. Edward L. Turner, while at work
this morning. drove large silver under
his left thumb nail. DR.. c. b. Henkel,
who attended him, was compelled 10 use
a lancet TO remove the offending wood.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
Decker,s Moving Pictures.

By the New York Entertainment Blu
reau at Maryland Avenue NJ. E. Church.
Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday, .
o. m, November 2Ist, 7znd and 73rd.
Admission. 10 cents. nI5td
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

cigar SALESMAN WANTED ExPE fIEN1.
~ unnecessary. Good pay. References required
Gould Cigar Co., Cleaveland ohio nlUfn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
SPARKS FROM THE TELEGRAPH
SOMETHING OF INTEREST
TO THE PUBLIC
News Items Gathered From All
Parts of The Country
Condensed.
MISS DARoNDA MAYO WEEDS
Special Dispatch to Evening CapitaL

Special IHspatcn 60 Evening LapitaL
Philadelphia. Pa. Nov. 17.-Miss
Daronda Mayo, daughter of the late
Frank Mayo, the famous actor, was
married in this city today to Mr..
John Green, OF New York. The cere-
mony took place at noon in the Church
OF the Holy Trinity, and was followed
by large reception at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James EMERSON, Jr.,
the latter being sister of the bride.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

MiANTED-oNR OR Two GOOD cARPEN
w TFRS az once. APP ly to JOHN j
WALTON, Ia Charles street. MIR \
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

nANrED-PAPRR AND PAINT
w ING by an experienced workman. Apply
or address No 90 Johnson Place Annapolis. Nd
n14iw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

xNTANTED-BOY TO CLEAN BRICK
w Apply at once to CHARLES KOCH, at h'
old Glass Factory. kasiport. MA "
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

SXTANFED PERSONS WISHING BlAHL
w and Lodging. can be accom- modated in q
private aud refined family. apply At the Capt
lal ONCE. hIw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

~ ENTLRNEN AND WIFE AND sINGI'
NJ 1entlemen can obtain board and lodging a.
% West Street, Front rooms steam heat mo- =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
WANTED.

WANTED-GooD COOK IN SMALL fami. y
w No washing apply los Conduit Sire,
nl7lw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

NOR RENT-FURNISHED Front ROOM
u for gentleman only on MAIN ss 1ssa..
Apply at Capital Cnice. hisi"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

osT-sMALL WATCH PIN-2 HORSE
i SHOES with a bird between. reward II
lelf at Capital office ~. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
WANTS. LOST. FOR SAL t

Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Lost. Found. =
aot exceeding lines, inserted ONE WEEK y
less. for 20 Cents, and additional lines In =,
poruoS-to be accompanied by the CASH
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

TOR RENr-A LARGE AIRY WELL HE IaLisdl
Z and ventilated room Apply AT nlssv
Ofice.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

KHgANTED-A FULLY FURNISHED Medium
Wv sized house as near Naval Academy n
possible, from December 10 TO February first.
Address &. b care Evening Capital. nylw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

r osT-A BLACK PoCKETBooK ON MAIN
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

Annapolis, Md.
WANTS, LOST, FOR SALE
50
Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, E
aot exceeding lines, inserted ONE WEEK .,
less, for 20 Cents, and additional lines in 30
poruon-to be accompanied by the CASH.
$4,000 10 Loan
ON CITY MORTGAGES. d. R. RANDALL.
WANTED.
XXTANTED-GooD COOK IN SNAIL FANNY.
w No washing apply los Conduit STREET
nl7lw
kAiANTED ONE OR TWO GOOD cARPEN
W Ticks az once. APP ly to JOHN j
WALTON, Ia Charles street. nl7 v
CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED ExPE aIENo.
~ unnecessary. Good pay. References required
Gould Cigar Co., cleaveland ohio. nl0f~
~ ENTLRNEN AND WIFE AND sINGL,
NJ 1entlomen can obtain board and lodging al
% West Street. Front rooms, steam heat. mo-"
MIANTED-A GIRL To GO. TO PHILADFL
" PHlA for housew0rk wi ng to ASH
with care Of child, in family. Call az 80 college
ANenne- n
TO CLEAN BRICK
Wv Apply at once TO CHARLES KOCH, at he
old Glass Factory, Kasiport. MA ~
w rED-PAPRRHANGING AND PAINT
w ING by experienced workman. Apply
address NO 90 johnson Place. Annapolis ND
AHJANTRD--A FULLY FURNISHED Medium
Wv sized house as near Naval Academy as
possible from December 10 TO February hrsl.
Address &. b care Eyening Capital. nylw
IxTANTEp PERSONS WISHING BlAHL
w and Lodging. can be accom- modated in
private aud refined family. apply At the Capt.
lal once. htW
VXrIDR AWAKE STOPS HEADACHE
w Toothache. Earache, and Neuralgia paih
in from to minutes, All internal pain Ia
few minutes. Ask our druggist for IL. oz'lm
WTANrED-A LARGE MANUgAoTURlNa
w concern about To open distributing depot
ia this section, desires services OF Responsible
man TO take management salary Sl.5O per
sn Tss cs s1 rsrensss and oS to $500 cash
mechanics furnished Observation-Disclosures
Care. Nelson Chesman Chicago H. olSn'
WANTED SALESMAN; LIBERAL PAY
w weekly; permanent; established trade.
BROWN BROS. Co, Rochester, n. \. ozSFt
LOST.
I osr-BETwREN CHARLks STREET AND
IL Colonial Theatre, or In theatre, Silver
Bracelet Finder wi please return same to
). X. Maryland Republican once. nIH"
r osT-oN THURSDAY A LIGHT OVER
Ia COAT, tailor made. Reward II returned 10
y41 Prince George Street nl2lw
r osT-A BLACK PoCKETBooK ON MAIN
- n1Ilw
osT-sMALL WATCH PIN-2 HORSE
i SHOES with a bird between Reward II
FOR RENT.
NOR RENT-AN OFFICE IN THE HOTEL
II Marvisnd Annex Building opening on
Sh ni ~, SiiN''' ~ nl6lw
NOR RRNT-FURNIsHED FRONT ROOM
a ~. ,sSrtssl Cfsica n14lw
NOR RENr-RooMs FOR RENT. APPLY II
Il College Avenue.
-oR pENr-A LARGE AIRY WELL HEATED
and ventilated r0om Apply at Capltal
Office.
FOR SALE.
Ion SALE-c,I.Ass STORE FRONT. FOR
sac at bargain. Apply J. b. ma n,rS.
West street.
FOR SALE.
Ten thoroughbred Buff LeghOrn
Chickens; two cock and eight mems
viii sell cheap. Apply at Capital once
aStoTe Room For Rent.
mat desirable STORE ROOM at ia
y ain Street. formerly occupied by + req
sricly Schoen, Ladies Tailor. One OF tne
very best stands in the city. Apply 70
r. BARRY ]. HOPKINS.
Il DANCE \ Il
Crandall's Hall.
TONIGHT.
November 18th.
i
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

NOR RENF-RooMs FOR RENT. APPLY u
II College Avenue. Y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

osT-oN THURSDAY A LIGHT OVER
IL COAT, tailor made. Reward II returned 10
246 Prince George Street. nl2LW
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
EOR RENT.

NOR RENT-AN OFFICE IN TIE HOTEL
MARYLAND Annex Building opening :, on
Church Circle, for relt. Apply to GEohGE 81, !.
MELVIN. Nv"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17

4 osT-BETwEEN CHARLbs STREET AND
Il Colonial Theatre, or IN theatre, Silver
Bracelet Finder wi please return same to
S X. Maryland Republican ONCE. nIU"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-11-17
FOR SALE.

mat desirable STORE ROOM at ia
= ain street. formerly occupied by Fred
ericx Schoen. Ladies Tailor. One OF inc
yery hest stands in the city. Apply to
~ PARRY J. HOPKINS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-28
pingponr Ball FooIca the Crows

During Il piazza game of pingpong
one of the balls was sent distance
out over the lawn. where a crow seized
il and bore il off in triumph. evidently
thinking il was an egg. After much
pecking. from all of which the frolic-
some little ball bounced away I'M
broken. the crow had an excited con
sultation with several of his fellows
and then deliberately carried the ball
TO the top Of Il high tree and let ii drop.
Again the assembly of black gathered
cxrcrmcnicrs gathered around in
amaZcmcni Was there ever such Il re-
markable egg: II had fallen from u
height that played havoc with their
eggs AMI their little ones as well and
yet survived intact. Then one after
another irampel on il. Gavin. loudly
all tine while.
At last. in sheer exhaustion and dis
gust. they all gave il mp. flew 10 the
top of their fivoriic tree and. still cav
ing loudly watched one of the ping
pong players come out from the house
and carry of this invinciblc egg that
had bafiicd their bodies, attacks.-Bos-
ton Waterman.