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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
GRINNELL WAS FINED sI5O.
Unwilling Witnesses In Gambling
Case-Evidence Extracted
With Difficulty.

The trial of jefferson Grinnen for
keeping a gambling establishment on
State Circle took place before Justice
John n. Davis Yesterday afternoon
and resulted in the conviction of Grin.
nell, who was fined $3.50 and costs
This he offered to pay with a 81 600
note. The case attracted great atten-
tion as mcst of the witnesses. who
stated they were present, were Of
some prominence, politically and
otherwise. Grinnell has spent Iegis.
latiye winters in Annapolis for macy
years.
The witnesses stated that they had
played in the house on State CiIcle
reputed TO be run by Grinnell All
of them are Annapolitans except one,
who is from the county. Testimony
duplicating Grinnell was extracted
from most of the witnesses with great
difficulty. but al finally admitted
that Grinnell furnished cards and
chips, cashei chips and "ohipped i'm
at poker for the expenses of the
house. These facts, the justice
thought, sufficiently fixed the "run-
ming OF the game" on Grinnell
Mrs. Clifton Sunderland, who owns
the place where the game was played,
tcStihSu tlidb SUE itHttu II 10 q person
named COnnor, whom she had only
seen once. A negro attendant John
Simms, also testified as to getting or.
ders from the mysterious Connor.
Sheriff Joshua Linthicum is engaged
in strenuous attempt TO stop the
gambling house that are known to ex.
ist in Annapolis during every legisla-
tive winter.
The witnesses who stated they played
in the house on State House Circle.
reputed TO be run by Grinnell, we're
Messrs. James r. Brady, Frank Il.
Ridout, Eden Watts, Philip f. Gui.
not, Raymond Moss, John @. Mason,
William M. Brady and Charles HimeI-
heber. All are from Annapolis except
Mr.. Watts, who is from the county
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Registered AS Attorney.

Mr.. W. o. Spates, who graduated
from st. Johns in 1902 and from the
law department Of the University OF
Virginia last year, was IN Annapolis
today and registered as q practicing
attorney before the Clerk of the Court
Of Appeals Mr.. Spates was one of the
best football players ever produced at
st Johns College and was extremely
popular with his schoolmates. He has
not determined where he viii practice
his profession.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
COURT OF APPEALS OPINIONS.
Cases Of Interest Are Decided Upon
And Opinions In Same
Handed Down.

The Court Of AprealS decided some
interesting questions in opinions ae.
lYered this morning In the apnsal
lied by The administrators af tfe es
tate OF the late Henry Il Ke,ser in
the suit brought by S Davies Waffield
TO recover half of the amount az two
notes Of 81, 500 each which ha had
paid. but upon which himself and Mr..
keyser had been joint enlcrSefs. The
snit was begun during Mr. Keyser $
lifetime.
The Court reversed the decision on
the 81, una that Mr. Warfield's testi.
mony should rot have been aamitted
as in such cases the testimony of tie
survivor should only be admitted
when called by the opposite side Cf
the testimony of the deceased is ac.
tually put in evidence ia the suisse
quent trial,
In the case OF May b Monahan
against the Mutual Life Insurance
Company, OF Baltimore City, the
Court in an opinion by Chief Judge
McSheTry, reverses the lower court.
Ii Is held that the innocent statements
10 an application for insurance which
proves to be false does not yitiate
contract Of life insurance unless in the
nature of a warranty or material To
the essence of the contract aud that
acceptance of premiums valves such
inacouraces where sthe fact that the
statement is untrue was known by the
company or should he known by them.
In the suit of Thomas NJ. Under.
wood and Others against the Board of
School Commissioners of Prince
George County, the Court rules that
under the Act of 1904, boards Of trus-
tees ct schools must give teachers def.
mite staten elts as to the cause of re.
moyal TO make it effective The opin.
in this case was by Judge Boyd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Funeral of Little Girl.

One of the sadest funerals that ever
took place in this city was that of
Margaret Myrtle. the five-year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sewell, (nee) Miss Margaret Burns.
Little Myrtle was most lovable child
and won the admiration Of all who
had seen her for her beauty and Low.
ing ways. 1t was the remark Of all
who saw her that she was the nret.
tlest corpse that was ever buried in
this city. The funeral took place from
st. Mary's r. O. Church The floral
tributes were many and beautiful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Body Arrives Tomorrow.

The body of Mr.. August Retz, son
of Prof, and Mrs. j. B. Retz, has mot
arrived here. but will be shipped from
Norfolk tonight and will arrive here
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning. Mr..
Retz died at tie navy hospital in
Norfolk Tuesday night The family
has bsen notified of the death thr ough
the Navy Department.. The funeral
will take place tomorrow, (Friday)
afternoon. at O'Clock from the par.
ents' residence, 1l9 CondEit street,
thence to St Mary's Church. The
remains will be inferred in the naval
cemetery with military honors.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Will Dance The Gavotte.

The cast of characters in the beau
tiful four.act pantomime to be given
Friday night at the Colonial Thea
tire, includes many Of the society con
tingent Of Annapolis and the Naval
ACADEMY. The following are tho
court Ladies' and gentlemen who will
dance the gazette: Mesdames Car
rison, Bowers, Pusey, Gale, Misses
Robb, O. Brooke, Brewer, M. Magru-
der, Messrs. Houston, II. Gale, Mel
vim, j. Harrison, Kelly, Keene, p.
Harrison. p. Wilmer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Musical And Breezy.

The lively and breezy musical play
Running For Office" the music and
play of which was composed by Geo.
M. Cohen who is now prominently in
the public eye will be presented in
fhis city at the Colonial Theatre ON
February II, matinee and night. The
production comes here under the i'm
mediate management of Sam H. Har.
ris, who controls the: e:destinies of some
of Americas biggest and most success
full musical plays. Many consider
Running For Office" the most meri.
torious play from dramatic stand.
point that Mr.. Cohen has yet given
the public.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Swallowed A Wine.

Ashby Rogers, the even year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers of East
port swallowed a piece Of bent wire
this morning. The boy was playing
mouth and inhaled deeply, swallowing
a portion of it. He twisted the wire
attempting to free it from his throat.
but It became more and more deeply
embedded in the flesh. The famiIv
physician was sent for and the wire
was removed from the bows throat
without any serious injury.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Coming Wedding.

The engagemnt of Miss Hattie Nut
well to Mr. Oscar r. Grimes. is an
nounced. The wedding will take
place on Wednesday, March Z. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. Isaac Nut.
well, of near Mount Zion, Eighth
district, aud the groom is son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grimes, of Edge
w9ter, South River. The groom s
ps ssnts will give reception after
tie wedding.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
County Commissioners.

AT meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners on Tuesday the Presi-
dent was authorized to purchase neces.
sary lamps for Severn river bridge
Mr.. Chinn was directed to make GER
tain surveys of roads near Odenton
Grafton Duysll, ]. p, submitted fines
amounting to So. All road work con-
tracts except work in the Fourth dis
trict, was ordered stopped. The orders
published in the Capital hitherto were
adopted, and number of bills were
uassed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

A beautiful german was given last
night in the sail loft at the Naval
Academy by iitn officers. Mrs. Keat-
ing, wife of Lieut.. Arthur B. Heating
received with Lieut.. H. ]. WymaD.
The german was led by Lieut.. Arthur
b. Heating. A number of visitors
attended the german. Among the
figures were cross figure, wheel figure
and driving figure. The Naval Acad-
emy musicians furnished the music
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Hospital Managers.

The board of lady managers of the
Annapolis Emergency Hospitul As
sociation met today. The meeting was
the bi-monthly meeting. But little
aside from routine business was trans
acted. The hospital is said to be in
excellent condition and everything is
MoIking satisfactory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
The Anti-Saloon Leapne

ssThe Rev. I. E. Peters. of Baltimore,
former pastor of Maryland Avenue
NJ. r. Church, now of Wayerly, was
in town today. The Rev. Peters is a
member of the Anti-Saloon League, a
delegation of whom visited the State
House today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

desire the publication of the same viii please
send their names to this oflice.-EDIToRl
o.
Miss Henry, of Cambridge, is visit
ing Miss Sue Munford, Maryland
Avenne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges of Atlanta.
Ga, are visiting friends here, Mrs.
Hodges was formerly Miss Lizzie
Hodges, popular girl in Annapolis
society.
Thomas J. Peddicord, of Oakland.
Garret county, former proprietor of
Hotel Maryland, is in town looking
after some legislative matters.
Midshipman Joseph NJ. O'Brien, of
Sommers, Mont. who resigned because
OF his parents wishes, has left for his
home. He was member of the foot
ball team.
Lieut.. j. +. Abbot, Sixth Cavalry.
U. s. A., who was granted thirty days
sick leave, left yesterday for his post
at Fort Keogh Montana.
o.
Madame Gautier, mother of Mr..
Thomas b. Gautier, North Severn. is
visiting Charlotte, N. G.
Miss Montague, is visiting Mrs.
Robert Moss, Shipwright street.
o
Miss Daisy Chapman and Miss f..
Gottlieb, of Baltimore. who have been
visiting Mrs. Brooke Sewell at Ferry
Farm, Third district, have returned
home. Miss Gottlieb is a daughter of
Mr.. Fred Gottlieb, the we'll known
musician of Baltimore.
Mrs. E. S. zell, of Bay Lodge, North
Severn, who has been visiting her
sister in Baltimore, returned home last
night accompanied by her small
nephew.
Mrs. Gautier, Misses Louise and
Helen Gautier who have been STOP
ping at Mrs. Brooke-SewelI's returned
to their home near Whitehall today
Miss Katherine Watkins, of David
sonville, is visiting friends here.
Mr.. Robert Welsh, Of Gambrill's,
this county, has gone to Porto Rico.
Mrs. Virginia Peyton Kent. and
daughter Miss Mary Preston Kent, OF
Wytheville, Va, are visiting Mrs.
William S. Welch, wife of DR.. Welch,
Duke of Gloucester street.
Past Midshipman Eldred Armstrong
is visiting friends here.
O.
Mrs. Robert Burwell, wife of DR..
BurwelI, is visiting her daughter Mrs.
S 5. Hepburn.
Mrs. King and Miss Maude King
are visiting. the Misses Buchanan.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Voice CuIture.

The Glasses in voics culture smeets
weekly at the residence of DR.. J.
Roland Walton, rs Francis street. Miss
George Mason, of Baltimore. the
well known vocalist, is the instructor.
The class will meet again tomorrow.
and instruction is given every Thurs.
day from a. M. TO B. 80 p. M.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Naval Academy Items

Wester A. Capron, of Fort Myer,
Va, has resigned as "a member of the
fourth class of midshipmen at the Ma.
val Academy. Bat as soon as his res.
ignation is accepted by the Navy De-
partment he will be re-appointed and
upon the successful completion of the
physical examination, he will re.eu.
ter the Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
AsvIum Directors Meet.

The board of directors of the Spring
field Asylum was held yesterday. The
Governor presided. The report showed
that there are 665 patients in the in
stitution. The incumbent officers
were reelected. including DIR Clark
as superintendent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Repertoire COMPANY.

The Aubrey Stock Company. said to
be one of the strongest repertoire COM
panies on the road. is coming to the
Colonial Theatre next week for a
weeks engagement at popular prices.
The company is headed by Miss Violet
Barney and Mr.. Forrest DawIey.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Candidates for the Naval Academy
or those who have once been midship-
men, but failed, are granted the privi-
lege of taking only the physical exam
ination when they are re- appointed.
provided they have successfully. passed
the mental tests on a previous occa.
sion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. Joseph Stein announces the en-.
gagement of his daughter, Anita, to
Midshiplnan Arthur @. Meyers, of st.
Louis. Mo. Mr.. Meyers graduated
from the Naval Academy with the
Glass of 1906 on last Monday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

A New York woman proposes that
all poor and homeless children should
be chloroformed. This would no
doubt result in fewer Presidential and
vice. Presidential candidates later on.
The Cubans want to give Alice
Roosevelt San Juan Hill for wedding
present But it is scarcely worth
while for the camera fiends could get
there, too.
Speaker Cannon says that the calls
for statistics about the cotton crop
are constant demand for misinfor-
nation This is one time when the
supply is equal to the demand.
New York is becoming agitated over
the condition of her jails. Il is small
wonder, for there have been some
prominent arrivals at them of late.
A number of Baltimore working
girls have demonstrated that they can
live on 50 a week. There is no longer
any need for them to do so though for
the offers of marriage with each
mail.
The youthful husband of Mrs. Yerkes
says from experience that Alaska is the
country for man to strike il rich.
but it seems that he struck a vein in
New York city which paid him o'er
and Ger.
1t is said that the British delegation
at Ageciras did not attend the bull
light last Sunday. History relates
that John Bull has seen considerable
fighting in that vicinity already.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

A Chicago doctor says that this coun-
try is going insane because it refuses
to take sufficient rest. The policemen
and the messenger boys are becoming
alarmed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Lieutenant. Commander w. j. Ter
hume has received orders detachipg
him from duty at the Naval Academy
on February 20 for duty on the Uni
ted States monitor Arkansas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Lieutenants w. B. Mitchell and @.
p Snyder, U. S. NJ, stationed at the
Naval Academy, have received their
commissions of that rank.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
CONCERNING PUBLIC MATTERS.
Some Things That May Interest
The Readers of The Eve
ming Capital.

Mrs. Yerkes says the report Of her
marriage is ridiculous. That is
just what we said about it,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Surgeon K. p Stone has been de-
tached from the medical staff at the
Naval Academy and is ordered for
duty aboard the u. S. S. Rhode Is
land.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

tPersons who have friends as guests and
desire the publication OF the same will please
send their names to this oflice.-EDIToRl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Mr. and Mrs. Hodges of Atlanta,
Ga, are visiting friends here, Mrs.
Hodges was formerly Miss Lizzie
Hodges, popular girl in Annapolis
society.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Miss Henry, of Cambridge, is visit
ing Miss Sue Munford, Maryland
Avenne.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Thomas j. Peddicord, of Oakland.
Garret county, former proprietor of
Hotel Maryland, is in town looking
after some legislative matters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-15

Midshipman Joseph NJ O'Brien, of
Sommers, Mont. who resigned because
of his parents wishes, has left for his
home. He was member of the foot
ball team.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17

hens OF their gowns touch, three
might be on the other side OF the
world 30 far as the other two are con
cerned. The three chat quietly at
times and the two do likewise, but
their glances are never to the side
except when the lorgnette Is employed
very much as when a woman goes
Summing. Just behind her counsel
or the counsel for the defendant sits
Mrs Jones Mister, past 60 gray
haired, cold looking but determined
At her side sits her sisterin-law.
Mrs ROdman Wister, similarly aged
and similarly aristOciatic looking. and
at her side sits a pale slip OF a girl.
the nominal plaintiff or contestant In
the case. looking as II she would fancy
any other place in the world than
this court room and any other time
thl this.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17
WHAT IS THE
HIDDEN SECRET?
Mystery Of Writing on Yellow Slip Of Paper That
Ended Contest for $6O,OO0,OOO.
Something in Written Memorandum in the Fine Hand Of William
Weghtman Humbled the Pride Of Mrs. Jones Wister and
Drove Lawyers Out Of Court-Neaher Side Will Talk

Philadelphia.-O little slip of vel.
low paper, covered with fine. closely
written lines, but II humbled the pride
OF a woman high In society In phila.
delphia II drove three skilful lawyers
out OF court in confusion and assured
to another woman the undisputed con.
troll and possession OF the 500, 00O. 600
left by old William Weightman.
Dramatic scenes are common in the
courts VI the land. strong situations
are not infrequent, but the Oldest law.
yers say they cannot recall scene
quite so strong or situation quite so
cleverly worked up as the one I'm
which Mrs. Jones Wister and her
counsel confessed utter defeat at the
hands OF Mrs. Ann Weightman Walker
and her lawyers
In the Orphans Court, presided over
by Judge Ashman, the clerk. rafting
over the calendar OF hearings, comes
to the case OF Charles dInvilliers. as
guardian. etc. OF Margaret Weight
man, minor. etc, VS.. Ann Weight
man Walker, exeoutrix and others.
and Stops az from two tables stimuli
taneously come measured voices an
nouncing Trial"
Al the first OF the counsel tables oil
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17

hurrodly pardon me lie seizes a
green bag aud begins 10 sort the pa.
peers therein hurHody lie goes over
them once or twice and a. last finds
what be- seeks
II is a single sheet of yellow paper.
about Eve inches wide and six inches
long, close ruled across and length
wise u rs seen that Il Is written fun
on both sides aud holds notarial
seal A hasty glance and Mr. Carson
passed 10 over 10 simpson Without
glancing at II Mr. simpson passed II
up 10 MIR Davis on the stand.
Is that the paper" he demands
Davis studies II carefully
Yes. sir" Is his answer hut did
not know II had been Acknowledged
before a notary
Wen take the paper for a mo,
ment." continues Mr. simpson, smil.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17

"Punkin" Pie.
Now comes the time for "punkin" pie.
Somehow feel its presence night
/ sniff the air, sweet perfume
Is stealing softly through the room
It's "punkin" pie
It's punkin pie. Of that I'm sure
q me! q my! | guess it's poor
Quite soon I'll crowd up to my place
And there wilt be "a lively race
with "punkin" pie!
The fields are fun OF punkin pie:
! see them there, II makes me sigh
TO think that !, q smallish man
Can eat no more than what | can
OF ''punkn" pie.
Can eat at best but half the yield
That now Is ready In the field
I'd like to be a giant bold
For then ! guess that I could hold
Some "punkln" pie!
II ] had killed n man or two
And life with me was almost through,
And " the jailer. kind, should say,
what will YOU eat this fatal day2"
Me-"Punkn" pie!
And then Ia mount the creaking stair,
Without a sign OF woe or care.
And die a hero In the hope
That there would be, beyond the rope,
More "punkin" pie!
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17

The case opens aud the first witness
is called He Is A. w. Hopes, for
years credit manager for the drug
firm Of Powers a Wcightman, which
was owned by William Weightman
alone. The testimony of Hopes Is
VI no consequence except to himself,
because he tells OF the gift of 100000
made 20 him by Mrs. Walker after the
death OF her father. This causes a
mild sensation. but that dies down as
the plans OF the contestants begins to
unfold II is obvious that they eN'
pcct To show that to the will of 1890
made by Weightmsn codicil was
| added which distributed To the six
daughters of Mrs Jones Wister once
| Mrs. William Welghtman. Jr, a pro.
/ portiouate share of the estate II de.
velops soon after that they know a
paper was drawn up and 1t Is now In
the possession OF Mrs. Walker.
Old Mans Grim Prophecy.
What induced the belief that 1t was
a codicil IL n letter treasured by Mrs.
Wister in the aged mans fine copper
plate writing received few years be
fore his death. II is written ON the
Fourth OF July.
Il have been much annoyed by the
fireworks all day around the house,
but | have just signed and attested IA
paper which will some day make more
noise than three such holidays"
Couched as Il was in the frlendliest
terms. addressed To the woman now
contcsting In reality. there was every
reason for her and her lawyers 10
think II Is codicil or direction at
least In aid OF his grandchildren. That
II might be revenge or grim JOKE
never entered their heads.
The will is produced and read, and
after the aged Hopes has left the
stand stout, red mustached man OF
about so. answering 10 the name OF
Edward r. Davis. Is sworn In and he
gins his testimony. lie was william
Weightmans private secretary and
real estate agent for about 20 years
lie was witness TO his will.
The examination had now reached
point that threw u hush over every
body but the two. II appears tina
upon Davis the contestants relied Il
prove there had been codicil MI
Simpson took up that phase.
DO you remember paper after
ward written by Mr.. Weightman AM
locked In his desk?" began the lawye
suayely,
The witness hesitates as II reluctan
to answer. but he finally answers
quietly: Yes, remember IL"
Mr. Robinson draws himself up In
portantly. Mr. Carson" he exclaimf
impressiyely. u am afraid VIZ shall
have To call upon YOU to produce tina
, paper"
, Just at that moment Mr.. Carson I
, very buslly engaged In trying To MAX
, his thumbs go around In opposite d
, rcctions
Mr. Robinson grows rather impa
tiont. Come. Mir Carson, Ne are ash
ing for that paper" The attorne
general looks M as IN surprise
yellow. Sin Produced
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17

Following the initiative just taken by the
Marlborough the exclusive wOman's club Of Lon
don employing a woman to preside over It's Gull
nary affairs, the Colony club New iOrk's most
fashionable Woman's club, Just building at the
corner OF Madison and Thirteth streets, has de-
cided to do likewise
Announcement has been made that among
the 80 employees II will require 10 conduct this
club properly the principal cOnsideratiOn-namely,
the chefs a woman Mrs, NaylOr, for several
years the celebrated chef of w, &. Whitney aud
later with one OF LondOn's most prominent fam
lilies has been engaged by the Colony club 10
MI this important place
Mrs. MAYORS advent in New York club life
will be a decided innovation when IL is remem,
bered that the Martha Washington hotel, which
Is decidedly pTeiudced in favor OF women en-,
mploys man chef, as well as an WOmen's clubs
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17

the attorneys for the contestant. They
are three and each or them well
known at the bar-Alesander Simp.
son, Jr, an advocate quick In speech.
fertile In resource: Samuel Dickson.
advocate and counsel. hero OF years
OF legal warfare. V. Gilpin Robinson.
deep In the law, skilled In every trick
and technicality. Just across the aisle
In the table reserved ror the defense.
Attorney General liapton Carson sits
In the front Ills reputation Is more
that state wide; behind him IN Henry
y. Brown and 10 the rear are the
broad shoulders. strong face and keen
eyes OF John q. Johnson.