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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
FRIDAY is GROUNDING DAY
Then Weather Most Get Steady
For a While.

Respect for the Ground Hog As
weather prognosticator received
rude Jolt last year, when BoTeas and
his fellow breezes blew at al awful
rate. despite the fact the Ground hog
had not seen his shadow on Candle
mas Day. or comomnly speaking, FEB
ruary ,. However, certain little su-
psrstitfons, like confessions, are sup
posed to be good for the soul, ana
people still take a good-humored. II
skeptical, interest in the Ground hog,
as well "a in the goose-bone and the
rest of them.
Humorists have suggested that Uncle
Sam supply ground hogs TO his seveIa
weather bureaus and asseverate with
much soIemnity that the little hiber-
mating animals would command far
greater respect than do the brass IN
struments. ometers and wiDdmills
with which the observers now work
mn their daily guesses. 1t is also de-
clared that the ground hog could be
utilized as an ingredient of the cele-
brated Wand known as Dutch sausage,
when its usefulness as q weather
prophet is ended.
. Other jokers think it would be APP
propriate to emblazon the grounding
upon the cold wave and storm flags OF
the weather bureau. as being likely TO
be more easily Ineligible than the
pi esent balls. and -col0Is schemes A
ground hog reversed. as they say IN
Heraldry, or, in plain English, upside
down, might be taken TO indicate fall
ing temperature, or cold wave, or the
like. The hardy mariner peering
through his glass, could readily make
out a ground hog reversed and quickly
seek the seclusion that his cabin
grants.
At present he is compelled to refer
to the code. book for the interpreta-
tions of the signals. AS code book
is not always handy aud delays are
sometimes dangerous, particularly
when the starboard tarpaulin in haul
ed taut against the main jibboom, all
those who know the value of time
will vote for the ground hog. TO
come back to the ancient superstition,
il says that il the ground hog comes
out of his hole ON February and sees
his shadow there will be six weeks
more of ice and snow and cold. But
if the day be cloudy and he does not
see his shadow, warm weather viii
prevail There has been much warm
weather of late, and many are kicking
for their usual allotment of cold
waves, skating, sleighing and fur
coats. But there is general feeling
that the ground-hog knows best ana
next Friday will tell the tale.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Will Be Pushed Vigorously

The new bill for Compulsory Educa-
ton which has been recommended by
the State Board of Education will be
introduced in the Legislature in a few
days and will be pushed vigorously.
1t is TO require child.en between and
II years of age who are not being
educated at home or in a private, de-
nominational or parochial school. to
attend public school for at least 80
days in each scholastic year.
In addition to provision for the in
flicting of fines upon parents or
guardians who do not comply with
the law, provision is made for the
establishment and maintenance of
truancy schools in the counties.
Children who live more than two
miles away from any school are ex-
empted from the provision of the bill.
The measure is drawn so as to apply
to every county in the state.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Accountant Appointed.

The County Commissioners toda v
cloesd barga. inwith Expert Account
ant Rogers, who made an examination
of the county books four years ago.
Accountant Rogers will give the Com
missioners balance sheet of the coun-
ty books of the Commissioners and
Treasurer's Office. The idea is to find
out what the true Indebtedness of the
county is Mr.. Rogers was selected
for the duty of expert accountant, he
being the lowest bidder, as he was
familiar with the books. having ex.
amined them four years ago. He was
one of many applicants for the work
The Commissioners have decided ia
have a bill introduced in the legisla-
ture to authorize the Commissioners to
bond the county for the total indebt.
edness, that hereafter the county NAV
be on a cash basis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Demolishing Old Building.

There will soon be no old red brick
building to obstruct the view of the
old state capitol from the Maryland
avenue main gate at the Naval AcRd-
envy. This old Comptroller''s office,
that has been eyesore for years, is
being demolished and will BIO removed
in less than go days. At a public
auction last week the building was
sold to Contractor William Il. Field
meyer. and the contract called for its
removal in go days
This building. which looks more like
barn or hay barracks than an office
building. was erected shortly before
the Civil War and has been an eyesore
ever since. 1t has cut off the view of
the State House from the street lead
ing to the main gate entrance of the
Naval Academy. IL was the desire to
remove this ugly object which first
suggested the erection of the Court OF
Appeals Building Governor Warfield
will take steps in the spring 10 beau
tlfy the State House grounds and will
ask the aid of the Park Board of Bal
timore city III suggesting the treat
ment of tho grounds
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
LEAD COMPANY TO EXPAND.
Special nisnatch 20 Exsninn cani..l

New York, jan. 81. The stockhold.
ers of the st. Joseph Lead Company
will hold special meeting here this
AFTERNOON to vote on proposition to
increase the capital stock of the COM
pany from SO. 600. 600 to $40, 600. e00
The directors and officials OF the st
Joseph Lead Company are very reti-
cent concerning the reasons for this
increase of the capital stock, but they
deny with great emphasis that the in.
crease has any connection whatever
with the proposed merger of the two
great lead companies, the United and
the American. The St. Joseph Lead
Company owns valuable lead mines
and smelters in Francois county, Mo.
Its output in 1904 was az, 600 tons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Mr.. Williams compiimented.

a genuine compliment was recently
paid to Mr.. @. I. Williams, the or
ganist and choirmaster of st. Anne's.
He was invited take the organ and
choir of st. Paul's Church, Washing
ton. Mr.. Williams is bound by con.
tract with the yestry of ST. Anne
Parish and will not ask for a release
at present. The music of ST. PauPs
Church, in Washington, is of a very
high order and only a choirmaster Of
skin and taste could take it in charge.
MI Williams was seen last evening
and said nothing now would be def
nitely done.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
GIVE WAY TO JAMESTOWN.
Special Dispatch . Evening CauitA,

Richmond, Va, Jan. el.-The
friends aud promoters of the james
town Exposition are highly elated
over the Information that the promo
tiers of the Alaska Yukon Exposition.
which was also planned for the year
1907, have decided to Withdraw from
the field and to postpone their exposi.
tion until 1909. thus leaving the James.
town Exposition a free field without
dangerous competition. The Alaska
Yukon Club of Seattle. Wash. Of
which Mr.. J. +. Chilberg is president,
and w. E Sheffield, secretary. had
been devoting its time to a propaganda
for the purpose of organizing AN
Alaska Yukon Exposition i'm 1907.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
HONOR THE COMMON SOLDIER
Special Dispatch "a Evening Cah,t.I

Washington. d. c., Jan. Bi.-Presi,
dent Roosevelt may be heard from
later in regard TO the uniform of en-.
listed men Of the Army and NAVY,
and expression. IL one is forthcoming,
will be directed against those people,
including officers of the services, who
feel that there is something objection.
aole in the presence near them of q
man dressed as a soldier or sailor.
The President feels that anything he
may do in the WAY of personal or off.
olal expression would be in the inter.
est OF the service and would be de.
fence OF the uniform. which is evi.
IDENTIFY greatly needed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
"Spangles. -

The identity of "Spanglesn having
been revealed, there is intense public
interest and curiosity to see the first
performance of "Spangle,' which Will
be given at the Colonial Theatre on
Tuesday Feb 9. coming as it does
direct from its three weeks engage
ment at the Broat Street Theatre.
Philadelphia. "Spangles" is a brand
new COMEDY ty Charles Frederic
Nirdlinger, the we'll known literateur
and dramatic author, who has con-
tributed many clever and adverting
plays to the stage, including "Hoch
the Consul, which he wrote for
Louis Mann; more Than Queen in
which Julia Arthur starred and who
has for years been editor in chief of
Town Topics and The illustrated
Anne ripan
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Fell on The Street.

MI Ernest Brock was taken To the
Emergency Hospital last night. He
fell on the street i'm a fit aud was
picked up and carried to the hospital.
The staff physician in attendance
pronoundced it an epileptic fit. Mr..
Brock was given careful nursing at
the hospital last night under the
direction of the able and efficient
superintendent and head nurse. Miss
Rayle. This morning the patient was
resting quietly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Called Away By Death.

Captain Corwin p. Rees, II. IS. N.
president OF the hazing court-martial
at the Naval Academy, and Mrs Rees
left here this morning for Portland.
Maine, having been called away by the
death of their son Merrill. The young
man was at Holderness School.
Plymouth, n. III. and died yesterday
under the effects of chloroforn. 1t is
probable that sessions of the court
martial VIII be delayed for several
DAYS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
IN MEMORIAL.

PINKNEY-In sad, but loving re-
membrane Of my beloved mother.
GRACE PINKNEY, who died four
years ago today Jan. 3lst, 1901.
IN the graveyard softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave
Lies the one / love so dear.
In her lonely, silent grave.
Farewell my mother, may your siunber he
as gentle as your love.
And when God shall call US homesrafd may,
We meet in Heaven above
miss her coming footsteps. 1 miss her every
where.
Mother is not there.
BY HER DAUGHTER
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Nearing Completion.

There Is nearing completion on
Maryland Avenue the house purchased
by Commander Austin Nj. Knight. Il.
>. n. lthas undergone extensive inn
provement both interior and exterior.
1t has been enlarged and changed
completely and is of unique and
attractive design. The house adds
much 10 the attractiveness or that
locality.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Copy OF Constitution.

The Annapolitan Club has had
printed for the use of It's members and
as souvenir a beautiful copy of its
Constitution and Bylaws, and the
names of all the officers of the Club
since its organization, and also the
names of the deceased members. The
volume is mnch priced
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Upton WILL TRY AGAIN.
special Diyuaech N Txen,n~ C.os,.,

London, Jn. 3l.-It comes from the
very best authority that Sir Thomas
Upton has not yet given mp the hnps
OF winning The Americas Cup aud
that he is making plans now for an
other campaign against the New York
Yacht Club next year, 10 win back
the coveted cup, for which ne has
tried three times without success.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Special Dispatch 70 Eveairw Cao,,xl

Baltimore, Nd. Jan. 3l.-There is
a strong sentiment in favor OF the
bill of Senator Belts, which provides
that the question of holding another
constitutional Convention shall be
submitted to a vote of the people of
Maryland at the next November cleo.
tion in 1907. It IS safe to say that
should the bill be passed, there would
be an Overwhelming vote in favor of
q Constitutional Convention at the
election next November.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Annual Supper and Bazaar

The Ladies of the First NJ. f. Church
viii hold aSupper and Bazaar, at the
Assembly Rooms Tuesday and
Wednesday nights Jan. 30th, and 31st,
Prices Of supper p cents. Candies,
cakes, ice cream and fancy articles
Will be on sale. i2iIw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
SMALLPOX Scare

One of tie schools in the county has
been closed for some days owing to a
smallpox scare in the neighborhood.
The trouble has disappeared and the
scare has subsidized. The school was
opened today, Miss Joyce to teacher OF
the school.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
WIN Entertain Friends

Miss Helen Russell will entertain a
number of her friends at her home l67
Duke OF Gloucester street, Friday.
February End. The girls who will
assist her IN receiving will be Miss
Leila GLADDEN. and Miss Lille Seddy
of Atlanta, Georgia. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Sparks FROM THE TELEGRAPH
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
GENERAL PUBLIC.
Honor The Common Soldier Give
Way to Jamestown-M Mission
airy Institute.
SIR THOMAS Upton TO MAKE
ANOTHER TRIAL.
Special Dispatch TO Evening Capital
FAMOUS EDITORS TO MEET.
c1.-,.l Fs:.x..~h a. r.-..- C.-:..a

New York, Jan. 81. The Ohio So,
ciety of New York will hold its TWEEN
tieth annual dinner in the ballroom of
the Waldorf astoria this evening. A
number Of Ohio editors and journalist
have been invited and will be the
guests of the society this evening.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
OYSTER SUPPER.

Tie Ladies' Aid Society OF st. Mar.
tins Evangelical Lutheran Church
Francis st. will give an Oyster Sun
per, in the lower room of the Church
on Tuesday, Wednesday aud Thurs.
day evenings, Jan'y so and 81 and
Feb'y 1. supper 25cts. \ liberal
patronage is Solicited. il8v
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
"The Sleeping Beauty ,,

There will be rehearsal tomorrow
afternoon at 2. 80 O'Clock of the Sleep
ing Beauty at the ST Johns College
gymnasium. a full attendance is re-
quested
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Same Old Story

PLEASE take the following adj. out
of the paper says Mr.. Geraci
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Requisition of Governor

The requisition of the Governor of
New Jersey for Rufus Johnson, colored
charged with murder in that State,
was honored this morning and the
papers turned over to a deputy of
Sheriff John j Norcross. The deputy
did not leave his name here but left
for Baltimore to secure the prisoner
as speedily as possible.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Mrs. A. j. Hickey and daughter
Miss Mary Hickey, of Kingston. on-the
Hudson, are visiting Annapolis aud
will remain until after the graduation
exercises at the Naval Academy. Mrs.
Hickey's son, Midshipman A S.
Hickey is three striper and stands
well i'm the class 1906.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

WANTED BOY TO LEARN BARBER
w ING. Apply 10 l7e Conduit 81. i2gSt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Commander f. w Bartlett, u. S.
Navy, is visiting his family in this
city, Comdr. ..Bartletts son, Owen Bart
lett is number of the graduating class
of midshipmen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

~ got boy the day after the ad APP
peared, and could have gotten dozen
had | wanted them.n Ii the same old
story advertising in the Capital brings
quick and sure returns.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Miss Robb will hold her dancing
class on Friday next at the Assembly
Rooms,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Persons who have friends as guests anC
desire the publication of the same viii pleas,
send their names to this oflice.-EDIrOR.l
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Mrs Voinot will not receive CALLER
ON Friday afternoon, February 2.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
FOR SALE.

MARBLE TOP COUNTERS, SHOW CAsE-,
DESKS AND FIRE PROOF SAFE, and SINE
dries contained in the Drug store no 20
Church st. Apply to
WM. r. MINNICk,
j2O or on the Premise.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
O. House For Sale. O.

HOUSE, No. 80 MARKET STREET. was
built by the former owner. good mechanic,
from selected material. Is one Of the best
constructed Frame Houses In Annapolis and
is now in perfect condition.
WIN. II. BURNS, or
NICHOLAS II. GREEN,
jams Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Mr.. Francis Rogers who sang at
the Governors, was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel n. Randall
College Avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

EOR SALE 4 GENTLEMAH'S BICYCLE
with coaster break viii sell cheap. Np.
ply at Capital office. j3lti
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
COZ SALE.

CsOR SALE-A RUNABOUT CHEAP Nr-
PLY al The Hub, Market Space. JGl 80
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

EOR SALE-A PAIR or HOMING
PIGEONS, Mated. VIII sell cheap. Ar-
ply at Cnpitni Ofilce.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Mrs. w Bladen Lownd DIES, is visit
ing her parents, Hon John Writ and
Mrs. Randall
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Dancing Academy Open

EVERY MONDAY EVENING,
IN CLAY ST. HALL, ANNAPOLIS,
From $50 TO 70 30 O'Clock.
PRoF. j. II. CALDWELL. IN.ruroTor..
]. WESLEY HOLT. MA~AGEn. J3rm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Miss Joyce of Glen Burnie, visited
friends here yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

Mrs. Lothian, of Boston, Mass. is
the guest of Mrs. Il. 5. Zell at Bay
Lodge, near Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
Drug Store For Sale.

by virtue OF authority ofthc owner here
by offer at Private Sale the Stock, Counter
Shelving, Desks. Show Cases. dc. Of prom
nent Drug store, No. 207 Main Street, Anna
polls, Nd. Apply 10
WILLIAM BINN1CE.
jI3 Attorney for tWuC
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

WANTED--A NEAT AND TIDY BOY AT
W Maryland Hotel Barber Shop. iggu
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31
WANTED

WANTED-A GIRL FROM 10 to IS either
White or Colored TO do Light Work
about II ouse' Apply to BOSTON HOME
BAKERI2j and a College Avenue. i8Uat
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-31

EOR SALE THREE PIECE WHITE
Il ENAMEL BEDROOM SUIT, includme
Spring and Mattress. SO Apply ai D.
Charles Street iSu}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Choice of Hair
Rolls, all cOlors;
Kirby Beard Hair
Pins. Crystal Hat
Pins, 0-inch Tape
Measures, s u n
Brand Pins, Black
Dress Banding,
Chifdren's Hose
Supporters, Half
Dozen Bone Col
lar Buttons, One
Pair Shoe Lacers,
Hooks and Eyes,
Stocking Darners,
Silkateen. Thin
bles, Colored Vel
vet B ! n d i'm g,
F e a I h esrstitch
Braid, Fancy Stick
p ! n s, Assorted
Darnlng Needles,
Kid c url e r s.
Marking Chalk,
Safety Pins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Not a few pieces
of 81 Jewelry will
now be found on
that glass show
case In C e n I e r
aisle, at 15c for
choice. On first
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
UNDELIvERED LETTERS.
How Their Return to -Senders Can Be
Facilitated

Officials of the Post Office Department
are much gratified with the results of the
educational campaign inaugurated through
the newspapers with view to reducing the
number Of pieces of mail matter received
at the division of dead letters. While the
business is naturally increasing, the results
of the request submitted through the press
that writer's place their own addresses in
the upper left-hand corner of the letter or
package mailed are greatly facilitating the
return to writer's Of undelivered letters,
many of which contain valuables.
Mr.. DeGraw, fourth assistant postmaster
general. has received a large number Of
and news items upon the subject, calling
the attention of the public to the large
volume Of mail being lost, especially that
containing valuable Enclosures, and empha-
sizing the Importance of placing the return
address upon all mail matter. The consen-
sus of opinion among the newspaper writ
ers Is that the daily press is the best medi-
UNI of reaching the people in this connec-
ton, and all newspapers are urged to take
up the matter in their columns.
Numerous suggestions have been received
at the department from persons who have
read the newspaper articles, many of the
schemes being worthy of consideration and
showing the ingenuity of the average
American. A local post Office employee offers
the suggestion that some words of warning
such as Never mail a letter without put
Ieft-hand corner of the envelope be in
cluded in the canceling stamps, thus APP
peaTing on every piece of mail deposited.
Another suggestion is that similar notices
be placed on the street letter boxes and at
the depositing places in post Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
French Income Tax.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
The French minister of-finance has for
some time been preparing an income tax
bill. He has long realized that new sources
of revenue must be uncovered In the French
republic. for receipts have not been equas-
ing expenditures. The bill proposed pro-
vldes for a graded tax with difference
In the amount assessed on income derived
from property from that obtained by the
direct efforts of the individual and that se-
cured from combination of these two
sources. There is to be the further differ
entiation that the tax rate on small incomes
will be less than that on the rich. with spe-
cial exemptions made in favor of married
men and the fathers of families. Probably
the income tax will bring home to the
French people the enormous burden Of their
military expenditures and the cost of their
national debt more forcibly than do any Of
the other government imposts. France, with
her population of less than 40, OO0, 600. has q
national Indebtedness of more than $780,
10000 or about 1856 per capita The debt
charges alone entaii a burden Of more than
So year on every man, woman and child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
BACHELORS AND sPINsTERs.
Some Reasons Why They Should Not
Longer So Continue.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
1t would not be absolutely within the
bounds of truth to say that the first an
nual convention of the Associated Bache-
lors and Spinsters of Iowa, held at Forest
City on Wednesday. was a complete sue
cess.
It might have been were 1t not for GER
tain reasons. One of these was the all too
apparent fact that many of the spinsters
are young enough as yet to change their
minds Another was that several Of the
bachelors, who are really old enough to
know better. preferred to sit with the
spinsters when they might have sat with
each other.
Another reason was that, while the dele
gates professed to regard singleness as an
ideal, state. they would not trust a bache-
lor with the nomination for the governor
ship. And still another was that. while
they refused to indorse the anti-race sui
eide policy of the national administration.
they adopted a platform which declares
that good government is founded on the
home.
Putting aside everything else and con-
filming ourselves entirely to the last named
proposition let US ask what in the name Of
sense they mean by pretending to be OPP
posed to the anti-race suicide policy OF
the national administration II they believe