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possessed keen and fully de
veoped sense of humor Mrs. Like iou ina
Courteney said frankly that she
could never have lived in Malta
without one. Some of the more
serious inhabitants in Malta resented this remark OF Mrs
Coureneys; but they found nothing to criticize IN Mrs
elsen fact they agreed heartily that it took
a genius to join in the laugh on himself
Mrs. Courteney and Mrs. Lessng were on the top
rung of gay society Malta The ladder very long
and insecure that led up to them, and they knew it and
glored. They hated each other: not with that frank
outdoor hatred of the Western plains, but with the
refined dislike of civilization, which is thousand times
deadly. Each wanted to be frst-after ALL that
is the way of the world. There feud of old stand
ing too-but that's another story. Mrs Courteney and
Mrs. Leasing too clever to aude to this hatred
publicly Just the opposite they hung up the curtain
of friendship, and for long time knew how thin
the drapery Finally or two more perceivng
than the peepcd through then knew and
Mrs. Courteney and Mrs Leasing dropped all pretense
Mrs. Courtency talked she couldn't help gossipng
than brook can he p running over its own bed.
Mrs. Lessing different she never gossped but she
made her plans for all that and she never lost chance
when she could Both played the for all
it worth.
of Malta till Mrs. Lessings masque ball pushed it hard
for honors.
Their clothes were the wonder and pride of Malta.
Whether you preferred Mrs Leasing dark beauty IN
cerse to Mrs Courteneys blond spendor in blue
after ALL only matter of personal taste
For several months the efforts to outdo each other
skrrnshes. Malta rather quiet then; SO everyone
interested and had time to bet the result. The
bets were nearly even--perhaps Mrs Lessngs wonder
full good nature placed her bit in the lead The women
liked that Herein Mrs. Leasing showed her wisdom.
She never admitted, many fascinating women do,
that her bored her: she always the center
in crowd of feminnitv. She had way of listening,
had Mrs Leasing Mothers told her of their chidrens
illnesses and young girls conded their love affairs. No
one stopped to think if she realized how pretty she
with her eyes half shut her throaty contrto voice
was trifc sweeter and sympathetic than Nature
intended
Mrs Courteney played her cards pretty well too She
was different type of woman, vivaclous and enter
tanning. Nobody dull when Mrs. Courtency was
around everybody wanted to be the spot toothere
were reasons for that.
nNE day it was noised through Malta that the
- General had arrived. Rumor had it that he was
Young. That afternoon every woman in Malta drove
or stroed about the park The women avcrred that it
was the unusual weather. but the smiled knowingly
among themselves though they
said nothing. They nearly
all husbands and well trained. Il e
The General came, saw, and con- y "
ouered, had been done 0
many years before him. He w.
a good enough looking chap,-the
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DETER was finally given three
: months leave of absence.
Ten days before he left there
was a large ball in the Cafe
Printemps. Those of you who
have been in Malta remember
the cafe, with its large grounds
and big shady trees, and how
each evening long strings of
colored lanterns sway softly in
the darkness. Nevertheless,
there is plenty of shade for those
who wish it. Pierre Martelont
attends to that. He has always
had soft spot in his heart for
lovers. "Cest la re-" he used
to say, and his parchment like
old face cracked into the SEM
blance of a smile as he pointed
to a couple in a secluded corner.
Mrs. Courtcncy and Mrs.
Leasing were both at the ball.
Peter arrived late, owing to
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INV pN'S. DIN l''i~
ishly, and met his surprised glance
boldly. Peter noticed as one in
a dream how powdered and
painted her face was. \ feeling
of rcvulsion, which is always the
death Of love. passed over him.
Mrs. Courtcncy mistook his 81
lcnce; for she grew boldcr still and
laid her heavily ringed hand on
his. "Sillv little Peter, she purrcd,
this is lifc!'
The scales dropped from Peters
eyes, and he no longer saw the
woman he might have loved:
only the incorporate woman of
the world, with her glamour gone.
Very gently he drew his hand
from hers and rose decidedly to
leave; but before going he turned
to say goodby. Aren't you max
ing a mistake in calling this life
he asked pityingly, and the next
instant was gone.
The question fell unpleasantly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-03
THERE are some things
more to be desired than

THERE are some things
more to be desired than
anybody can tell
you that, if you ask discreetly.
By the time you've finished
questioning you'll have a large
list to choose from, so varied
are tastes in this world. Now,
there are people who think you
can get along without sense of
humor-try it, and see how un-
comfortable you are. A sense
of humor is a kind of mental
umbrella: it protects you from
a good many storms, if you only
happen to have it with you.
Mrs. Leasing and Mrs. Cour-
teney agreed on one point, one
point only,-each believed she
possessed a keen and fully de-
veloped sense of humor. Mrs.
Courteney said frankly that she
could never have lived in Malta
without one Some of the more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-03

I'VE usIy IT. WIS lSe ot.'o ~
- General had arrived. Rumor had it that he was
Young That afternoon every woman in Malta drove
or strolled about the park The vcrred that it
was the unusual weather. but the smiled knowingly
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
MILDLY WEEMS BARRED OUT.
Nays Crack Football Player and
Wrestler Not in Crew BY Acad-
envy Rules.

- Word went down the line at the
Naval Academy yesterday that the
Navy rowing squad lost one of its
most valuable men, when il was an
nounced that Midshipman P. v. H.
Weems, of Tennessee, could not come
out for the crew this spring.
This rs in accordance with a recent
ruling of the naval authorities, which
denies midshipman the right to par
ticipate in more than two branches of
athletics in the course of a year, the
idea being that too much athletic
activity works no material benefit to
the students.
Weems is one of the leading ath-
letes now at the Academy. He has
played on the football team for three
years, and he is now taking promi-
nent part with the wrestling team,
being the middies' reliable in the
light heavyweight class, having al.
ready participated in two dual en-
gagements. For two years he has
rowed on the varsity crew, while last
year he filled No. 2 seat. He is a
powerful oarsman as well as football
player and mat artist.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
SOCIAL EVENTS.
Teas-Card Parties and Entertain
mentS.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. N. NJ.
Terry gave large card party at the
Naval Academy. at which the appoint
ments were elegant. Bridge was
played, and beautiful prizes awarded.
After the game an elaborate COLA
ton was served.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Lam
ing, wife of Lieut.. Commander Har-
ris Lanning, U. S. NJ, entertained at
a beautiful tea at 46 Rodgers Row.
Naval Academy. The appointments
were handsome. The tea was given
in honor of the Misses Thompson
Mrs. Van Auken and Mrs. Wash
burn. Mrs Logan. wife of the COM
mandant, poured tea. Many cards
were sent and the callers were numer-
Gus.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Daniel r.
Randall gave a small tea to meet Mrs.
Adams.
Mrs. Oakley's card party Thursday
afternoon was one of the prettiest of
the season and much enjoyed by her
friends.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Mems Meeting.

The following is the program for
Mems Day at Mt. Moriah A. M. E.
Church, the Rev. l.. C. Curtis, pas
tor. Mems day occurs on the third
Sunday in the month, and falls on Feb
ruary Is on this occasion:
Prayer by the pastor; first opening
chorus, by the choir; address by
VIM. H. Butler; solo. James Hall;
music, by the choir; paper, by ]. C.
Darnell; violin solo, Charles McPher-
son; music, by the choir; address bv
James Hardesty; mandolin solo, j. A.
Taylor; music, by the choir; clairunet
solo, Emerson Simpson; mandolin
and violin duet, Charles Mcpherson
and j. A. Taylor; music, Columbia
Orchestra.
Committee-Messrs. j. S. Carroll.
James E. Howard and B. Harvey.
Rev. L. C. Curtis, pastor. ct. fl6.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
LEE AND A COLLAR BUTTON.
WHY the Senator Was Late at Gov
ernor's Reception.

Senator Blair Lee did not get to
the Governors reception wednesday
night until nearly all of the guests
had departed. a collar button detaln-
ed him !.
The Senator had provided himself
with only one Of these useful adJuncts,
and while trying to fssten his collar
to this. the elusive button hoped out
and made its way under the bed. For
half an hour the dignified statesman
CROPPED about trying to find his button.
and after half an hour he finally sue
ceeded in showing it to the center Of
the room. In his haste TO pick 1t up
he moved too swiftly and as result
stepped on the button, crushing II
out Of shape. The Senator tried to
get another by telephone, but the
stores were closed. and it was not un-
til some time after 10 o'clock that he
found good Samaritan who helped
him out.
To render impossible such another
tie-up Senator Goslin introduced the
following order:
Whereas, The Senator from Mont
gomery county, because of an INSULT
Gent supply of collar buttons, is be
ing greatly embarrassed and delayed
in prompt attendance upon socia
| functions.
Resolved That the Secretary o
the Senate be, and he is hereby, d.
rected to purchase and present I,
| the Senator, with the compliment
of this Senate. one gross Of collar but
tons of such approved pattern as t
insure quick and easy adjustment, t
the end that annoying and embarrass
ing delay may not again occur to tn
distinguished Senator in attendant
upon future social functions.
Amid considerable laughter tn
President referred the order to tn
| Committee on Judicial Proceedings.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
A Few Seats Left.

Only a few seats in the gallery
at Mcdowell Hall are left for Tues
day night, February 20. to hear
Miss Louise Williams give an even
ing "In Dixie Land" at st. Johns
College.
Miss Williams comes here highly
recommended, her literary attain
ments, elocutionsry ability and her
pleasing personality, m axe Miss Will
Jams a delightful entertainer. The
proceeds from the entertainment are
for the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington Star says:
Miss Louise A. Williams, delinea-
tor of the old Southern darkey folk
lore, entertained large and bril-
liant assemblage last night in the
ballroom of the New Willard with
The South, in Story and Song. ;
Most of Miss Williams dialect
stories were original and gwen with
all the grooming sweetness of the
old-time slave.
Miss Williams wore a flower
sprigged organdie gown and pink
ribbons, and with her dark curls
over her shoulders, she was the girl
ish embodiment of the Old South.
of which she told. The patrons and
patronesses of the occasion numbered
among them the wives of many of
the Cabinet members, Diplomatic
Corps, Army and Navy, and United
States Senators, who had come up
from the South for the Congressional
season.
All tickets for seats must be num-
bered at Carvel Hall.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17

Miss Alice Page. daughter of United
States Senator and Mrs. Carroll ).
Page. of Vermont, will attend the hop
this evening as the guest Of DIR. and
Mrs. W. 3. Arnold, parents OF MIG n.
John Birket Arnold.
Miss steuart, of Albany is visiting
Capt.-and Mrs. Low, Duke OF Glouees-
ter street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon Connolly have
been visiting Mrs Thomas J. Linthi-
cum, Prince George street. Mrs. Con-
molly was formerly Miss Carrie Conk-
lin.
Miss Annabelle Parlett is visiting
Miss Ruth johnson, of Lancaster
Penn.
Judge James X. Brashears who has
been spending the week at Nestminis-
ter attending Court. returned home To-
day.
Miss Ruth Johnson who has been on
an extended visit to Miss Parlett. has
returned home.
MIR. Joseph T. Muhlmeister. Clerk il
the Adams Express Cos, Office of this
city, left Friday morning. for one
weeks pleasure trip with relatives anC
friends of Elizabeth City, New Jersey,
Brooklyn, Newark, and New York
State
Club Sandwiches. HOLSTERS, Oystre:
Salads delivered in packages. The
Grill Room. adv.f5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
SAYS THE OWL

It's poor rule that won't work both
ways in our favor.
Its-the unexpected that never hap
pens If YOU are expecting it.
A family tree doesn't always bear
the fruits of a mans industry.
Don't be a small potato if you want
to get 10 the top of the heap.
1t is easier to take things as they
come than to give them up as they go.
The man who invents an excuse is
invariably infringing on an old pat
ent.
Even the devil never puts off till
tomorrow the things he can do to-.
day.
The man who is forced to swallow
his pride should see that it is predi-
gested
CLOCKS are wiser than some men.
They stop TO rest when they feel run
down
Charity begins at home. and that's
the reason is is so seldom appre-
ciated
The great trouble with our run
ming expenses is that they are such
sprinters.
The only man who can afford to be a
sluggard is the one who has a rich
aunt to go to.
We should all be imperVious to COS.
sip. Even a good book is talked OF
behind its back.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
TWO MADE MARROW ESCAPE.
Men IN Burning Laundry al CsrveI
Hall Saved By Watchmen Hurley
and Tybuck.

Heroic work was done this morning
early at the fire in Carvel Hall
laundry. and the heroes are Watch
men Hurley and Tybuck, of the Ma
val Academy.
The fire was seen at Carvel Hall
laundry by the watchmen at the
Naval Academy quarter of an hour
before thu alarm was sounded, but
there was no way of communicating
the information. as there is no tel
ephone at the Main Gate at the
Naval Academy communicating with
points out in town. If there were
telephone connection. as there should
be. for use of watchmen only in case
of fire, it would do good service.
Watehman Hurley and Tybuck went
TO the fire last night, and upon reach
ing there they saw a man coming
down from the third story letting
himself down by means of a sheet
which he had made an improvised
rope. The watchmen, with the assist
ance of a citizen, procured a small
ladder and board, and thus succeed
ed in lowering the man to the ground,
and probably saved his life.
In his descent the man told the
watchmen there was another man in
the building on the second story.
Waterman Hurley broke the window,
but saw no one, and the rescued man
ventured to assert that the ether had
PROBABLY jumped. However, search
was made and the man was found
bleeding and unconscious. BY this
time Charles Brooks and several
others came to the assistance and the
injured man was carried into Carve
Hall. Both men rescued were coloreC
| men.
When the alarm was sounded the
firemen quickly responded, and severa
working their way to put out the
flames were overcome by smoke.
The hose ATTACHED to the plug a
Sampson Row, in the Naval Academy
did good work, having two streams
playing on the fire and thus rendering
valuable assistance.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
MARYLAND Ave. M. E. Church.

Tomorrow at Maryland Avenue NJ.
E. Church, Rev. Alex Bielaski, pas.
tor, the following will be the order
of services $50 a. M, class-meeting
II a. m, service and sermon by the
pastor; $50 p. NJ, Sunday school; z
p. ms Epworth League devotional
meeting; 80 p. M, service and SER
mon blythe pastor. Tuesday evening
at 7.SO O'Clock, classmeeting; We'd
nssday, 8 p. m, prayer meeting; topic
Praise, followed by congregational
meeting to appoint committees for
oyster supper
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Supper and Luncheon at First Methodist
Church.

The ladies of the First Methodist
Church will hold a supper and lunch
con this coming week. The supper
will be served Tuesday evening and
the luncheon Wednesday. All the APP
pintments of the affair will be in
keeping with the custom of the ladies
of the church. A dainty and attrac-
tive menu will be provided, the sup
per and luncheon will be held in the
beautifully renovated social rooms of
the church.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
An Apology.

The Just Government League of
Maryland desires to apologize to their
many patrons for the absence of ushers
at the dramatic performance at the
Colonial Theatre last Thursday night.
The League had q written contract
with the local manager of the theatre,
who agreed TO furnish all ushers. tick
ct sellers and doormen, but who failed
to do so. This negligence was not dis
covered until too late to be remedied,
but the League feels much mortified
and desires to offer this apology.
THE JUST GOVERNMENT LEAGUE
OF MARYLAND.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
BIG SPORTING CALENDAR.
Five Inter. Collegiate Events are Booked
For This Afternoon at the Naval
Academy.

SpOrt-ioyers Of Annapolis and the
Navy have an unusually strong and
heavy card Of events TO to pick from at
the academy this afternoon where
there will be no less than FIVE inter-col-
legiste events scheduled.
New York University and the MILDLY
basketball teams will staft the fun in
the armory at 2 o'clock 10 be followed
shortly by q fencing match between
the sailor foilsmen and the classy team
from the New York Turn Verein.
At four o'clock in the gymnasium
three contests will start. In them the
tars will try conclusions with th'
wrestling team from Lehigh, meet the
gymnasium squad of Columbia Univer
sity and test the mettle of the tank
men of the Washington Y. NJ. c. A. il
a swimming contest
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
TO PRESERVE TROPHY FLAGS.
Bill for $50, 900 to Care for Relics at
Naval Academy.

The subcommittee of the House
on Naval Affairs, at Washington, of
which Representative Talbot, of Con-
gress, is chairman. reported bill to
appropriate $50, 600 for the repair,
preservation and exhibition of the
trophy flags now in store in The Ma
val Academy at Annapolis.
Commander W. C. Cole, of the
Naval Academy, was in Washington
on Thursday to explain to the sub
committee the situation with regard
to the flags. He said that there are
1872 of them, most of which were
taken in the War of 1912, and the
war with Mexico, and in Perry's
expedition TO Japan. The flag cap
tured by Peary on Lake Erie is
among the lot.
Commander Cole said that the flags
are in moth balls now and it is Just
a question of a short time until
they are gone. If the bill reported
Wednesday passes the House and
Senate the flags will be preserved in
fine linen or silk.
Flags from every war, save the
Civil War, are in the lot. Several
years ago the Confederate flags cap
tured by the Union forces were re-
turned to the South. Commander
Cole explained that the flags at the
Naval Academy will measure, all
told, 200 square yards.
Chairman Talbot who is very
much interested in the bill to pre-
serve the trophy flags, said that it
would pass both houses of Congress
and become a law at this session.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
In MEMORIAM.

IHOMAS.-In beloved remembrance
OF my devoted Mother RACKET.
THOMAS. who entered into rest two
years ago yesterday. February 16tb
1910. io'h'
Gone, but not forgotten.
Dear mother. you left me two wears
ago,
And that day, PII never forget
When you babe farwell, to things of
time u
At the entrance of the valley of death
AT D a. m, when the Chariot csre
down S0ihe
10 bear Your spirit home.
your work was finished and Won went
to rest,
Mhere troubles, dare not come.
In tnat morning dear mother wbe,
the roll is called ""on
Wen meet in His courts on HIGH
In the first Resurrection at the son,a
OF the trump 0ii0i
when the dead. in Christ shall rise
By her daughter.
NELLIE LANGFoRD.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
GOVERNOR HARMON COMING.
Ohio's Chief Executive Will Visit Leg
isIature Week Of February rs.

Gvernor Judson Harmon, of Ohio,
will make an address before the Leg
islature of Maryland at the State
House during the week of February
&c.
Governor Harmon will also speak
before luncheon and a banquet in
the Capital of Maryland. His speech,
it is said, will be on political matters.
Announcement is also made that
Governor Harmon will speak before
the Legislature of Virginia during
the same week, and before the Gener-
al Assembly of Kentucky on Febru-
airy 90.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Won the Coal.

Mr.. W. II. Foster won half ton of
coal donated to the Firemen's bazaar
by Parlett & Parlett. coal dealers. and
the other half ton was won by No. %
Tor the Poor Fund. 1t was donated to
the Kings Daughters by Mrs. Thomas
j. Linthicum, wife of Alderman Lin
thicum, and daughter of Mr.. David
.. Parlett, one Of tbs firm who donated
the ton of coal.
AIetheia gave 81.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
improving.

Miss Elsie Williams, popular teach
er OF Annapolis, was severely burned
on the foot several days ago by over
turning vessel of boiling water, since
which time she has been unable to
walk. She is improving under the
care of DR.. McLane, of Baltimore. :,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Convalescing.

Mrs. Connolly, wife of Mr.. John
W. Connelly,5 Martin street. who has
been i'll for several weeks with the
grip md a complication of other
troubles, is now convalescent, with
indications of still further improve
ment in her health.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Will be at Home Monday.

Mrs. w. H. Burns, of Burnside,
and her house guest, Mrs. Atwater, of
will be Eat home" on
Monday, informally, throughout the
day, at Mrs. Burns residence, and will
be glad to receive their friends.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Money for Poor Fund.

Mr.. Alfred Turner, Superintendent
for the Home Friendly Society left a
check for $500 this morning at the
Capital office for the poor fund. There
were many demands today, most of
them being from lame and decrepit
colored people, unable to work.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Will Preach to Knights.

At College Avenue Baptist Church
tomorrow evening the Rev. Thomas
C. Bird, pastor, will preach by special
request to Friendship Lodge Knights
of Pythias. The occasion is the
forty-eighth anniversary of the
Order.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Capt. Porter Hurt.

Capt. P. E. Porter. Chief Fire Mar
shall of the City Volunteer Fire Com
panies met with an accident at the Car
vel Hall laundry FIRE last night. Can't.
Porter fell in ditch and strained his
hip badly.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Stockholders Meeting

There will be an important meeting
of the stockholders of the. ANNAPOLIS
and PASSPORT Building Association on
Monday evening, February 10, at 7.3O
O'Clock. 1t is the annual meeting and
much business of Importance will come
before the meeting.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
Governor Guest at Dinner Party.

Governor Goldsborough was the.
guest of honor last night at a dinner
party and reception given in Balti-
more by c. Howard Lloyd, ESQ. at
his home on st. Paul street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-02-17
PERSONAL MENTION.
Items Of Interest Concerning Those
on the Co. To and Ere About
You and Yosr Friends.

III you have visitors and are not
ashamed OF them. please send VIZ
names 10 US. or give Personals over
the phone. People like 70 know y ile it
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upon your friends. Personals published
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