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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
PERSONAL Z SOCIAL EVENTS
HAPPENINGSIN THE SOCIAL
CIRCLES.
Brief Items of General Interest To
Yourself And To Your
Friends.

Mr.. Martin III. Smith of New York
who has been speneing a fortnight ON
his farm ntHillsmere, left today
Mrs. w NJ Abbott Is visiting her
daughter Mrs. \. Il. Me Manus, at
Washington
Mrs A Il McAIanus, who has been
visiting her pa.ents here has returned
10 her home in Washington.
Commander Austin NJ Knight, u.
:. N, Mrs. knight and children Will
leave tomorrow for San Francisco, Cal,
TO be absent about two months.
Miss Lavinia Nesine, has returned
from a visit 10 Mrs. Charles Morrow,
Baltimore
Miss Nellie Carter, is being enter
tanned by Mrs Charles Morrow of
Baltimore,
Mrs. Edith Sturdy, Miss Sturdy and
Mr.. Harry Sturdy have returned from
Mt, st Mary's, Md.
Mrs Easily Smith, of Millersville
has been spending few days with
friends here.
Miss Clara Wattenscheidt, of Baltic
more, who has been visiting Hilsmerc,
is being entertained by Mrs. Nj. NJ.
smith, Church street.
Mr.. and Mis- George T.. Wilson, of
Eastport, spent Saturday IN Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Spent Pleasant Evening.

A very enjoyable evening was spent
at the residence of the Misses Stevens
on Sixth street, Eastport, last even
ing. The hall was very prettily deco
rated with autumn leaves. The color
scheme was green and yellow. The
guests played many games. Some of
those present were Miss Florence
Cotier, of Washington, ID. o., Miss
Charlotte Watts, of Bowie, Nd. Mr.
and Mrs. Mark. Smith, Mrs. A. Ellis,
Misses Charleseta Stewart Eugie
Dixon, Edith Stevens, Elizabeth
Grisccm, Evelyn and Helen Ellis,
Lillian, Maud and Hattie Stevens,
Mrs. j. Stevens and Mrs. J. Coulter,
of Washington Messrs. .. Sevens,
NJ Meade. O. Tyler. n. Bell, s. Ste
vens, J. Welch, ID. Taylor, ]. Stevens,
E. WEIGH. At late hour refreshments
were served. Many of the Rachabites
were present and show the order is
improving and how good it is to be a
Rachabite. Many of the members are
going to Washington in October to
visit the High Tent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
The Governor In His Office.

Governor Warfieid was at his office
in Baltimore this morning. He has
been at Oakdale, his summer home,
since Friday last, looking after his
farm work and getting things in shape
for the winter. With his family he
expe It's to come to Annapolis for the
winter the latter part of next month.
This afternoon the Governor will come
to Annapolis, returning tomorrow
morning TO his Baltimore Office for the
day. He will have his regular off
cial day at the Executive Department
on Thursday, returning to Baltimore
Friday morning and going to Oakdale
in the afternoon 20 remain until Mon
day next. The Governors son, Ed
win, Jr., who has just returned from
trip to the Pacific Coast with his
uncle, Mr.. John Warfield, and two of
his cousins, came here from Oakdale
yesterday to resume his studies at ST.
Johns College.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
THE ARMY AND NAVY UNION
Elects Officers For Term At Bien-
Dial Convention.

AT the twelfth bi ennial convention
CT the Army and Navy Union, held at
Newberg, n. Y. last week, among the
officers elected was Mr.. James Farrell,
ch:ef Yeoman, attached to the Santee,
who was elected TO be a member of
the executive council to serve for two
years. Another officer elected was that
of Father Chadwick, who was one of
the survivors of the ill-fated battleship
Maine, which was blown up in the
harbor Of Havana.
The complete list of officers is as fol-
lows to serve until September, 1907:
National Commander-Col. J. Edwin
Brown.
National Sr Vice -Commander-E
ward Strobel.
National Jr. Vice Commander
p. Caugher.
National Adjutant General-John
Schumacher.
Inspector General-J. Il. S. Adams.
Judge Advocate General-J. ID. Clute
National Chaplain-Rev Father John
Chadwick.
/. Executive Council MIR. K. p. Cong.
her, Garrison No. so; Mr.. Sam Can
ming, Garrison No. 12; Mr. Il. Smith,
Garrison No. "a; Mr. James Farrell,
Garrison No. 2S, Annapolis.
Finance Committee-Mr ID. Swim
burne, Garrison No. 81; Mr.. S. Capps,
Garrison No. 76.
The next national convention will be
held in the city of Washington, d. @.
in September, 1907
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Naval Items of Interest.

Rear Admiral and Mrs. John Schou-
Ter are staying at Catskill, N. Y. 1t
was at their home that the wedding
of Mr.. Spencer Murray and Miss
Rush was celebrated. The bride is
their niece.
Mrs. McUomas, wife of the Rev.
Joseph p McComas, rector of St.
Anne's Church, is staying at Blue
Ridge Summit. She will return home
next Monday, October 2.
Miss Charlotte Murray. daughter Of
Pay Director Murray. u. S. N, is
visiting in Brooklyn, n. Y
Pay Director and Mrs. Murray are
visiting Flushing, l.. l. They are ex-
pected to return some time in Octo-
Der.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Brownson
are stopping at Lake Mohunk, in the
Catskill Mountains. Rear Admiral
Brownson was formerly superinten-
dent of the Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Big Recention Tonight.

The members of the Local No. 93S,
Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
of America, who were appointed to
the committee of arrangements were
busy today decorating the assembly
Rooms ON Gloucester street in prepa-
ration for the big reception and
dance to be held there tonight. The
features of the evenings entertainment
will be q strong address by Mr.. j. V.
O'Connor, of Baltimore, upon the
Principles of Unionism, which ad-
dress was to have been delivered at
the big Labor Day celebration at
Boucber's Grove. In addition to this
there will be other speeches and fine
outlay of good things to eat. Follow
ing the reception aud the speech MAX
ing there Will be a dance in the rooms
on Gloucester street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Football Squad Out.

Today was the date set by Captain
Douglas Howard, of the Navy football
team, for the return of the upper class
men who are candidates for positions
on the team, and their first appearance
on the Academy gridiron for the sea-
sons work in preparation for the COM
ing West Point game. Up to noon
the members who had returned in
cluded Spencer and Norton, both of
whom held positions on last year S
team. Spencer, who was a star half
back in last years games is in excel
lent shape and has picked up about 40
pounds since the close of last season,
and the indications are that he will
be a tower of strength this year.
Norton, whose lack of weight last sea-
son was one of the most serious diff
culties in the way of his making quar-
ter for the whole season is also slightly
heavier now
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Ne. Popham Surprised.

Mr.. J. #. Popham, merchant tailor,
corner Francis street and Green's al
ley, was given a genuine surprise this
morning. When Mr. Popham entered
his sore he saw handsome new sign
hanging outside his tailor establish.
meut where an old sign had hung for
the last twenty years. AS MIR.
Pop'lam had given no order for a new
sign he was non -plussed. Later in
the day, however, the mystery was
solved aud it was discovered thatsMr.
Sam Brooks. painter and decorator,
had removed the old sign, which he
painted ~ years ago, and had replaced
it with new sign, which is model
of Mr. Brooks artistic skill. Mr.
Popham was not only surprised but
very we'll pleased with the work
which Mr.. Brooks has accomplished.
Mr. Brooks is one of the best sign
painters in the town, and his work is
a great credit to him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Sold at Auction

J. Roland Brady, auotioneer, sold
at public auction before the Court
House at noon today lot of valu.
able property, a portion Of the estate
of the late Elizabeth Gather, for
James Il. Brashears, trustee. The
property and the purchasers and con-
sideration were as follows: One lot
on Calvert street known as Lot O, TO
John Sembly, for $780, One lot on
Calvert street known as Lot d, to
Rebecca Hall, for $575, and two lots
on Calvert street known as Lots f and
+, to Raymond l.. Moss for $400 each.
All four of these lots are improved
with dwellings The two lots on
Cathedral street, each improved with
a small dwelling, we're sold to Shell.
man b. Brown for 50, 600, while the
farm in the Second election district
near Millersville, containing 60 acres,
was purchased by W. p Gather for
1885.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
To IndOrse Suffrage Amendment.

Editors of Democratic papers
throughout Maryland have received
letters from the Hon Murray Vandi-
YER, chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee, inviting them TO
the State Convention TO be held
Thursday, the 2Sth inst. to nominate
DIR. Gordon L. Atkinson for Comp
troller and to indorse the Suffrage
Amendment. Accompanying the in
vitation is a handsome badge, which
will entitle the wearer TO all the
courtesies and privileges of the occa-
sion. The badge consists of a hand
somely mounted celluloid button, on
which is inscribed Maryland Demo-
cratic Editorial Association-Dem
cratic State Convention, Baltimore,
September 2S, 1905. :" Beneath the
button is white silk badge with the
coat of arms of Maryland in gold.
The convention will be held at Ford $
Opera House.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Bluejackets To Receive Kinsmen.

On the occasion of the visit to New
York city of Prince Louis of Batten-
burg and his squadron. the American
buejackets will give their kinsmen in
the forecastles of the British ships a
splendid reception, if present plans are
carried out, While the officers Of
the North Atlantic feet, from Rear
Admiral Evans down, are endeavoring
to make the entertainment q success,
the enlisted men will have charge of
the affair.
Twelve hundred British bluejackets
will be entertained by an equal number
of Americans. One of the large halls
in New York city will be used for
dining room, and food and drink
sufficient for 2, 500 men will be pro-
vided. The committee in charge is
trying to secure the Hippodrome for
the afternoon for the exclusive use of
the sailors. The committee in charge,
which is composed of ten men from
each warship of the North Atlantic
squadron, expects to Iaise at least
$40, 900 for the entertainment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Mr.. Merrill Defeated.

In the second round of the pool tour
nament at the Y Nj. @. A. hall last
night, Mr. Harry Jones defeated Mr.
George E. Merrill in a 100-ball con-
test by a score of 100 to "A. Notwith-
standing the score Mr.. Merrill put up
a good game against the odds of not
having had practice. and a big lead of
nearly 20 points made by Jones in the
early part of the game.
On Wednesday night the third of
the games will be played, when the
contestants will be Messrs. Walter
Moore aud Arthur Elliott, the former
giving Elliot handicap of 20 points.
Considerable interest is being mani
tested in the tournament. and in ad.
dition to those who have entered the
contest there were present last night Q
number of interested spectators.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Cures From Anne Arundel.

Professor Bibbins, the curator Of
the Woman's College museum, Balti-
more, has just secured a quaint iron
fireback from one of the old manor
houses in Anne Arundel county. 1t
is dated 1873. Some curious symbols
are in the center, and at the bottom
is "Potuxent, probably signifying
that it was made IN the foundry on
the Patuxent river, although the spell
ing is different.
At the same time a rough old bar
of pig iron was received, also from
Anne Arundel county. 1t is about
four feet long and twelve inches thick,
with the name Patnxent. 1896, +"
cast in it. Probably the change in
the spelling of the word took place
between the two dates. Professor Bib
bins is expecting another fireback cast
from the Bush furnace, on the Bush
river. The date is 1850.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Supervisors In Session.

The board of Superviors of Elec-
tons of Anne Arundel county were in
session today for short time, al
though the Republican member, Mr.
ID. X. Randall, was not present, be-
ing i'll at Blue Ridge Summit. The
board heard and dismissed some minor
charges preferred against three regis
tratlon officials, Messrs. w. G. Nc
Clelland, of the Fifth district, Will
lam II. Hulse, and William T Wells,
of the Eighth district. In addition to
this the two members present took the
first steps in the appointment of off,
cials for the coming election, but moth.
ing on this line will be given out for
publication until after the return OF
Mr. Randall and his concurrence in
the matter has been obtained.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Returned To College.

Miss Ethel W. Feldmeyer, daughter
of Justice Charles q. Feldmeyer, this
morning returned TO her studies at
the Woman's College, Baltimore, en-
tering the junior class at that institu-
tion after her annual vacation, whic clI
she spent with her parents Miss
Feldmeyer has been honored by her
fellow studens and the members of the
faculty by being made president Of
the college choir association.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Held Regular Meeting

The regular monthly session of the
delegates to the Structural Building
Trades Alliance of Annapolis was
held in Union Hall over the Hub on
Market space last night and was large
ly attended. A large amount of rou-
tine business was taken mp for con-
sideration and acted upon finally.
In addition TO this it is understood
from authoritative sources that some
important questions relating to nnion-
ism in this city were introduced aud
referred to committees for reports
later
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Rifle Targets At Guantanamo .

Two hundred targets on the rifle
ranges at the naval station at Guam
tanamo are already in place, according
to reports which have been made to
the Navy Department. When complete
there will be 500 of the targets, or
enough to give the personnel of the
entire North Atlantic fleet. estimating
/, 500 men to the fleet, target practice
on all of the ranges within a week.
The ranges will be at 200. 800, 600
and / 1000 yards. and the firing line will
be more than 2, 900 yards in length.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Punishment Fits Crime.

Yesterday Charles Sevoy, of East.
port, had a hearing before Justice
Davis and the justice dealt out pun.
ishment to fit the crime inasmucn as
ne fined Sevoy $25 and costs, amount.
ing to $2S 20. Sevoy was arrested by
Officer William Burgess for an assault
upon his wife week ago. The woman
was so badly beaten by her husband
that she has been Ill in bed ever since,
and was only able to get out of bed
and appear against the accused yes
terday Sevoy paid his fine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Mr.. Green Leaves.

Mr. Burton r. Green, for the past
few months member of the clerical
force at the Office of the Superinten-
dent of the Naval Academy, left this
city today for Washington, where he
will be assigned 10 dtuy in the office
of the Chief of the Bureau of Naviga-
tion, Navy Department. Mr.. Green S
transfer is understood to be a promo
tion. In addition to his work in the
department, Mr.. Green, who made a
number of strong friends in Annapolis
while here, viii study law.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Bought New Paper.

Mr.. @. X Schwrar, formerly con-
nected with the Evening Chronicle,
Pottsville, Pa, has just purchased the
Rock Hill, S. @. Record, and will
hereafter conduct the plant personal.
Iy. The paper is published semi
weekly, ana has quite a circulation
in South Carolina. In his announce
ment Mr.. Schwrar promises to make
it strictly first class newspaper. and
being a man of ability and experience
he will undoubtedly fulfill every prom
Use. Mr.. Schwrar is an old Annapoli-
tan, and is familiarly known here as
"Bud" SchwTar.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
VIII We'd Tomorrow.

The wedding of DR.. n Ernest Dor
sey, who received the degree of doctor
of philosophy from the Johns Hopkins
University in 1897, and Miss Mary
Tasker Bowie, of Annapolis Junction.
will take place tomorrow at All Saints
Chapel. Annapolis Junction. DR.. Dor
sey is physicist in the bureau of
standards at Washington. Miss Bowie
is the daughter of Mr.. ana Mrs.
Thomas John Bowie
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Admiral schley IndispOsed

Admiral Schley is indisposed ard
will be unable to attend special com
munication Of the order now being
held by the Supreme Council, Scottish
Rite Masons, at Nashville, Tenn. A
letter to this effect was sent by n rs.
w. S. Schley to Major J. ID. Richard
son. Sovereign Grand Commander of
the SupremesCouncil. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Dance Thursday Night.

After having secured music by spe-
cial arrangement and Notwithstanding
the fact that the greater portion of
the Naval Academy band will be in
Washington on that date, Mr.. Boucher
has determined to hold his public
dance on Thursday night, September
28, from to II O'Clock. The dance
will be held at Boucher Woodland
pavilion across Spa creek and promi-
ses to be as successful as those of the
series which have preceded IT,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
To Reform shakespeare class.

All the former members of the
Shakespeare Glass who wish TO resume
the study this seasoHeare requested to
send their names at once to Miss M.
Louise Edwards, studio of expression,
1908 Mccullough street, Baltimore,
Md. AS soon as the prospectus is OBJ
tanned Miss Edwards will come TO An
napolis with reference to the ro-or-
ganization of the class. Members will
kindly respond without delay
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Fire In The County.

The house OF Mr.. Samuel Wilson on
the Magothy river, in the Third dis
trict, was entirely destroyed by fire
on Saturday last The furniture, ex-
cept few pictures, was also destroy
ed. The house was only partially in
sured. Mr.. Wilson cannot account for
the origin of the fire, as there had
been no fire in the house for two days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
S. Anne's Church.

The services announced for this week
are as follows: Wednesday, Morning
Prayer and Litany at 10 a. 10. Thurs
day-Holy Communion at z. &. N.
Fridays. Michael and All Angels.
Holy Communion at a. N. Morning
Prayer and Holy Communion at 10 a.
IA. Evening Prayer at ) O'Clock.
Sunday next being the first in the
month there will be two celebrations
of the Holy Communion at a. m.
and after Morning Prayer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Fall And Winter Millinery.

The ladies Of Annapolis and Anne
Arundel county are invited to witness
the handsome display Of fall and win
ter millinery TO be shown on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week, October 3, and 5. at the milli-
merry parlors of NJ. +. Holidayoke %
90, l72 Main street Patterns in
French hats and bonnets will be ex-
hibited and a speciality in art and
fancy goods will be shown.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Briefs Now Ready.

The briefs of the attorneys in the
Anne Arundel Democratic party mud
die have been prepared and are now
being set by the printers for submis-
sion to the Democratic Party State
Convention, which meets in Baltimore
on Thursday morning of this week.
The arguments of the attorneys on
both sides are said to be exceptionally
strong, and neither wing of the party
has left any stone unturned 90 assure
the seating of its respective delegates.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Before Feldmeyer.

Henry Boston, colofed, was befora
Justice Charles @. Feldmeyer yester-
day afternoon charged with an assault
upon James Brown, another coIored
man. The arrest in the case was mads
by Chief of Police George Hahn AMI
resulted in the man being found guilty
of the charge. Boston was released
only upon payment of a fine and costs
amounting in all to $40.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Marriage Licenses

The Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Ammo Arundel county has issued the
following marriage license: ColoTed-
Noah E. Dorsey, aged 80 and Mary L.
Bowie, aged %. both residents of the
Fourth election district. Applicant,
William Dorsey.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
Epworth League Rally.

Cards are being sent out to the Ep-
worth League Rally to be held at the
First NJ. e. Church on next Sunday
evening at 6. 40 O'Clock. Sunday will
be Rally Day at the First n. E.
Church all day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
FOR RmNT

TOE RENT-STABIE s. PER MONTH, in
advance. Apply 81 second ST S2S 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-26
WEATHER

Fair and continued cool to-
night with frost ia mountain
districts. "Wednesday fair aud
warmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20

IN me armchair an OF DTS hesitation
van shed
"Why. Tirrah are you took sick?'
came in the loud CHEEKY voice which bad
not sounded 900 the room Tor Eve years
past "Au its cold enough in here 10
freeze the hair on a tor's back Let me
hx you a fre"
IN Few moments cheerful Gre vas
roarire up Che chimney To be- sure.
there We're more chips on the foor than
Miss Tiuah would have scattered I'm a
twe'yo-month. and the cat was splitting
out her indignation in q remote corner
over an injury done her sleek tail by the
heavy boot of Miss rirzah's new FIRE
man
Tuah. however. noticed neither the
chips nor the anger of her cat Not red
der than her checks was the blazing
Ere. for solomon had taken courage aud
was sitting beside her. lnQuirlng kindly
When she was took and n he shouldn't
60 and fetch the doctor?'
you see. Tirzah." he said with a
guilty laugh Il alters look atyour chin
bly, the fust thing in the mornin'-I've
kinder got into the habit know you
don't like o. but-eh-why, Tirzah.
woman whatever ails YEP
solomon cried Tirzah. and she al
most screamed it in her excitement. q
II Go Ike Il. I-Oh. Solomon didn't
build a fire a purpose"
And solomon
He rose then and there and Kissed
her. -Househeeper.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20

DON'T THINK BECAUSE you
have meyer suffered from fire or
accident that you can afford to
carry your own INSURANCE
You have certainly got to die. A
man that carries his own INSUR-
ANCE has a fool for a policy
holder.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20
The Appropriate Thing.

The Appropriate Thing.
She called herself forsooth, a bachelor
girl.
Assumed a manner quite bohemian,
And. after 10 seasons giddy whirl,
She married an old granny Of a man.
Chicago Tribune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20

Man Zan is the Pile Remedy that
reaches the spot and stops all pile pain
instantly. If you suffer with Blind.
Bleeding, Itching or Protruding Piles
and want to be cured it is only neces-
sary to use Man Ian, the Great Pile
Cure. Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20
Feminine Snsnicion-

Husband-You don't treat NE like
Smiths wife treats him.
Wife-How does she treat him?
Husband-Why. she puts her arms
around HIS neck and almost loves him to
death.
Wife-Yes; and she'll probably sue
coed I'm the course Of time. He recently
had his life insured for $4,000 in her ia
yor-Chicaeo Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20

W ~ wait at Chester until g.l5 a. m. for
a. {. J.. 300 train rom Richmond.
Between Bermuda and Chester.
Leave Chester lshops) 700. arrive Rermnds
,'ol H. m. Returning leave Bermuda 60
D. M, arrive Chester shops 100 y. m. Dail
except sunday. All trains stop al RAP
T. NJ, X. TALCOTT, R.T WILSON
receiver Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20
Interesting Possibilities.

"lf Homer were alive now" said the
poet do you think people would pay
any attention to him?'
They might" answered the man
who is seriously absurd. IF Homer
were still alive and hadn't been per
suaded to shave. he would have had
the most remarkable wh!skers on rec
ord. Washington Star.