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Evening star., 1899-07-01

Miss Agnes Jones. a young woman from
Virginia, who is stopping at No. 1919 !
street northeast, was taken to the Eastern
Dispensary last night for treatment. she
having taken an overdose of laudanum.
Something she had eaten made her sick and
she took the poison to relieve her intense
pain Ii was thought she had taken enough
TO cause death and the ninth precinct patrol
wagon Was summoned.
When the hospital was reached the phy-
sicians found she was not in a serious con-
dltion- After receiving treatment she re-
turned to her friends
Evening star., 1899-07-01
BenZine EXPLOSION.

The explosion Of can of beZine in Sulli-
vans drug store, on 7th street southwest,
yesterday afternoon, caused a fire. Mr..
Norveil Herbert Of 634 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast attempted to eXtinguish the
flames and was burned about the hands
and arms. While his injuries are painful
they are not dangerous. Only about SIS
damage was done to the store and stock
Evening star., 1899-07-01

and return. Account of the National E.u-
catonal Association convention the B. and
y. RI will sell tickets to Los Angeles Cal,
and return, June "A to July 7, inclusive,
valid for return until September 5, ct ne
fare for the round trip, plus s.. 0O-Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

The receivership of the Belt railway was
formally and finally dissolved yesterday in
an order signed by Justice Cox, in Equity
Court No. 1. The auditors report, which
has been on file for thirty days without OBJ
lection. was ratified. Mr.. w. kesley
Schoepf was the receiver
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Remembered the Rn;iiH

After the jury for the term just ended
In the Police Court was discharged by Judge
Scott yesterday the members, through
Judge Scott, presented Bailiff Henry John
son with silk umbrella and box of silk
ties. The recipient was much surprised, but
made an appropriate response.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Royal Headache Tablets

are prepared after formula of Johns Hop
kins Hospital. They cure any headache in
ten minutes, and do not injure the heart
not exist with Royal Headache Tablets.
Avoid powders of similar name; they are
an infringement.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Hotel vendome, Atlantic CITY,

Situated on Pacific and Mississippi ave-
nues at Atlantic City. the Hotel Vendome,
conducted by B. Walker offers home COM
forts and first-class board at special rates of
50, Sc and 81 per week. A circular will be
sent on application.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
HIGH SCHOOL OUTING,
PrOvfsional Battalion Completes De-
tails OF Proposed Encampment.


The details for the outing of the provf-
sional battalion of the High School Cadets
were completed last evening at a meeting
held in the National Guard Armory. The
cadets will leave Washington next We'd
nesday evening at $50 o'clock on the Nor
folk boat and will go into camp at Ocean
View, nine miles from the seaport city of
Virginia. The camp will continue certainly
for two and possibly three weeks. The
High School soldier lads will wear the reg
ulation uniform, with leggins and campaign
hats. Capt ]. 3. Robertson will have
charge of the battalion, the military in
structor being Capt. George W. England,
late of the 1st District Regiment.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Ray Ridge Season 80.

Grounds greatly improved and beautified
Many novel and unique attractions have
been obtained for this season at large ex-
pense. Salt Water Bathing. Sea Food
dinner, 40 cents. Trains leaving B. and O.
depot $50 am and 80 pm week days.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Slight Fire.

An alarm was sounded about 10 o'clock
last nlght from box il3 for fire in the house
OF Mrs Jennie Young. No. 622 K street
southwest. The explosion Of a coal oil lamp
CAUSED The blaze. Clothing to the amount
of s25 was destroyed and the ho1Ise u-as
slightly damaged
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Fourth of July Excursion to Luray

caverns, Va, via Southern Railway and
NJ and w. Ry. Fare, round trip, $3.50,
which includes admission to the caverns
Train leaves Washington $50 am, from
Pennsylvania staton.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Seaside House, Atlantic Cttv.

The Seaside House, which fronts the ocean
at Pennsylvania avenue, Atlantic City, has
been refu:nished throughout. Rooms may
be obtsined en- suite with baths attached
and there are sun parlors in the house and
on the beach front. Rates may be obtained
by addressing Charles Evans.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Convicted and Sentenced.

James Gray, colored, tried for larceny in
Criminal Court No, l yesterday was con-
visited and sentenced to three years in the
West Virginia penitentiary. Gray stole thir-
teen coats from Francis, the clothier.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Low Rate to Lo. Angeles. Cal. and

Return Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Account meeting of the National F,duca
tional Association. Tickets on sale June "a
to July 7, good TO return until September ..
For further information, apply to ticket
agents.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Hotel Morton, Atlantic City.

The Hotel Morton on Virginia avenue,
Atlantic City, near the beach and the steel
pier, is under the management this year of
its owner, Mrs. N. r. Haines, formerly of
the Chalfonte. 1t contains all the conven-
fences and has an excellent table with po-
lite service
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Hotel Esmond. Atlantic City.

Brand new and first-class, with all con-
veniences including an elevator, the Hotel
Esm0nd at the ocean end of New York
avenue, Atlantic City, presents most de-
sirable solution of the summer outing prob
lem. 2. l.. ElWood will mail a booklet
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Via Baltimore and Ohio, Saturday and
Sunday July and 2. good for return until
following Monday. Good on all trains ex-
cept Royal Limited.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Capt. Binsham's appointment.

The resignation of James NJ. McCauley,
a clerk in the office of the District property
clerk, at s120 per anuum, having been ten
tered, at the request of the Commissioners,
they have appointed Harry Bingham as his
successor. MIR. Bingham is the son of
Chief Justice Bingham of the District Su-
preme Court. He was captain of a vol
unteer regiment during the war with Spain.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Fredericksburg and Richmond.
The Pennsylvania railroad will sell JULY
i, =. ; and i, good to return until July l.
excursion tickets between Washington and
Fredericksburg and Richmond at rates of
SO and SiSI, spectiVely.-AdVt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

H. and o. Weess>41hd Country Excur-
sions.-Tickets sold Saturday and Sundays
good to return unsiB Monday following, at
greatly reduced rates from Washington to
Charlestown, Frederick; Annapolis junction
and Intermediate peints.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

-there're no secrets to hide in making Ha-
venners Domestic" Bread which is baked
in Washington's Palace Bakery. where all
is clean, pure and wholesome. Public invited.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Lots of Dollars Go to Waste
that could be we'll invested in having u!
paper the rooms. 81 up. Nolte, $40 9th st. L
Evening star., 1899-07-01
4th July at Bay Ridge.

Spend the Fourth at this attractive sea-
side resort. Trains for that day from Bal
umore and Ohio depot 9:38 am, 1:3o and
4:sO pm. Fare, 80 cents Children half
raIe.-AdVt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Morrison Brick Co. VIII Give Your
team one load, or a thousand.
Call up 326-3. je30-6t
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Trains from Baltimore and Ohio depot
that day, $50 am, 1;3o and 430 pm
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Fourth of July Rates on PennsyIya-
Dja RaiIron1

Only Sf25 Washington TO Baltimore and
return July =, and 4, good to return until
july D All trains except Congressional
Limited--Advt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

HAVE YOUR CARPETS CLEANED
by Washingtons leading carpet-cleaning
establishment-One of the most complete
plants in the country. See ad-, page !.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Against dysentery use Chr. Xander's as
tr1ngent Asmanshausen red wine. 9O9 7th.-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Hotel Johnson cafes. Table de hote din
ner, midday lunch; meals a la carte; din
ner now SOC. All marine products direct
f ON the catcher. Ladies and Gents cafe
elevator and stairway. 1t
Evening star., 1899-07-01

OUR MODERN CARPET CLEANING
methods thoroughly renovate carpets with
out damaging them Drop postal. Fine car
pets d specially. NJ. R.THORP, 4SS Maine av.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Fourth of July on d. md O.

Round-trip tickets at reduced rates will
be sold and good going July 2, 3 and 4;
good returning until 5th, inclusive.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
$3.50 4TH OF JULY EXCURSIONS $3.50
To Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Virginia
Beach and Ocean View

Tickets to Fit. Monroe and Norfolk, via ele-
CANT steamers of the Norfolk and Washing
ton line, leaving 7th street wharf at $50 D.
m. July l. and 3, s3.5O-good to return un-
til evening of July g. inclusive. Secure
staterooms in advance Telephone 75O.-Ady
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Change In Method Requested.

Dispelling diarrhoea: Chr. Xanders Oldest
Blackberry Cordial 75c. OF. 80 7th.--Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

DIR. c FL Howland. dentist, 211 AZ st.
n. W. will be out of the city until September
l. and on his return will occupy offices in
the Gramercy building, S25 Vermont ave.
NV, opposite Arlington Hotel
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Dangler Gas Ranges save gas. See th'
latest improved. y. Eberly's Sons, lis 7tl
NV
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Against dysentery use Chr Xander's as
tringent Asmanshausen red wine 800 7th.-
Advertisements
Evening star., 1899-07-01

should have the best in town, nutritious,
wholesome and palatable Bread. Boston
Baking Co.'S Long Loaf, Grandma's and
Square Loaf, Old Homestead. Your grocer
sells 1t. je20-tf
Evening star., 1899-07-01
$40 To Chautaunua and Return SO

Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets on
sale for T:55 am. train from 9th street
station Friday, July !, good to return, when
properly validated, until August 5, 1888
Only $40 for the round trip. Second excur-
sion July 2S.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Chevy Chase Iake-Water carnival.
Glen SiigO-Roof garden.
For Amusements see page "a.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

There will be most excellent racing at
BrightWood July A; 2.4O trot, 2.25 trot and
pace, 9 running races.-Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Ride Out to Chevy Chase Inn
on Sunday Table d'hote dinner, 81, 6 to $780,
Delightful on porches in evening Music
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Money to lend at 4. and 8 per cent on
zeal estate Frank t. Rawlings 1906 Pa ave.
.-AdYertisement ~
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Your Children

Fireworks! 712 7th st. NV. Ernest &.
Thompson. 1t
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Fireworks. 712 Tth st. NV. Ernest G
Thompson.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

FIREWORKS AND FIRECRACKERS
Wholesale and Retail.
George ]. Mueller. " hoIesale COnfectioner,
No $50 Penna- ave. n. W. Goods delivered.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Fireworks. 712 Ith st. NV. Ernest G.
Thompson.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Reisinger's Ice Cream. 23o G NV. 81 .25
Per gal; CSC. half gallon.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

GENTS. SUITS CLEANED.
A F. BORNOT, 1103 st.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
short story Club E,-c,,o,

Dispeiling diarrhoea: Chr Xander's Oldest
Blackberry Cordial. 75c. qt. 800 7th-Adyt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

$79.O0-ChcsapesaEe and Ohio Railway
to Los Angeles, CALI and return, June "a to
July Z. good to return until September g.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
RAILROADS.

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
1855 AN. WEEK DAYS PITTsBURG KXPREss
h,irsr nhpsHor and Dining Cars Harrisburg to Fitts-
1850 AN. PENNSYLVANIA IINrTED.-ruil-
Cars S. Scoring Dining. Smoking and Observation
GSlanap9lis, Sp, st, LouIs. cieseiand and Toledo.
10 So sufle, a N rHrloT tasr Car % tS Harrisburg.
Sr Sar 70 haItsbnrg. Buffet Parlor Car Harris
$3.50 Pm CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS
99sieeping Car Washington TO 81. Louis and
Steps SS,teepins and Dining Cars Harrisburg 70 ln-
dianapolis. ST. Louis. Nashville (via Clncip-
natl, and Chicago.
7:2o Pm WESTERN ExPREss-pullmAn Sleep
ing Sar 10 fittsburg and Chicago. Dining Car
7:2o Pm sou uTHwEsTERN ExPREss-PulI-
harrisburg TO ST. Louis, Clevelsnd and Gin
einnau. Dir;ng Car Connects for Louisville
1870 Pm. PACIFlC ExPREss.-PullmAn Sleep.
1855 An for 90 sise"Fs ksne Gsp.Da,,sus Rochester and
1859 & An for Elmira and Remove daily. except
sunday. For Wiliamsport daily, 3 30 PM
''~v an Tor WilliamsPrrt Rochester. Erie. Buff
anG vain aSa Srin Niagara f9ls daily except saturday
1899 r NJ for Erie. Canandaigua, Rochester. Buff
ing Car Washington Rochester saturdays
FOR PHILADELPHIA; NEW YORK AND THE
400 Pm. 'coNGRESSioNAL LIMITED" daily.
me- Regular a. E5s o 9GTs Ians Car fG@ H
s;ao, 300. loco Dining Carr and lI:0O (pin-
ne 5I ironl wilmington AN, l2:45. 3:l5
DO DINING Car from Baltimore) 6.5O 1000
and h:5o Pm. On sunday, 700 Dining Carl
nnsen one mo ias lGS s5lnss si5 scS s.t bSIns S T S6
from Baltimcrei, 6;5O. 1000 and II 80 M.
rss Fa.d:sa dsg. sSl and Gp sso FS s:y S Pm
For S BSs,oG: s Without change. 1855 AN. week days
For Baltimore, $40, 200, 7:2o. 1855. Sis. e.oo
1000 l0:5o 11:o0 AN, l2:i5, 1245 l2:6s
S:o' 2:od' SIS s;lS $50 900. Limitedl. t:2e. t:si.
and and II 80 Pm On sunday. 700. 30. Sis.
S:oo, so5. lo:5o. 11:o0 AN, 1918, 1915
x0a SID $3.50 $500. IImitedl. 4:2o 500,
~ o'io' 900. 1;2o, lO:o0. lo:+o and II so
For Popes Greek Line. 7:ss An. and s:si Pm.
week days Sundays, 9:o5 An
daily, except Sunday. Sundays 900 AM. ana
Express fSE FlCrisq and point. on Atlantic oo.s.
only, ll;4o An. week days; ATLANTA Special
Via Richmond and Seaboard Air Line 500
Pm daily. Accommodation for QuantIco, I:x5
SEASHoRE CONNECTIONS.
For Atlantic City (via Delaware River Bridge, ALL
rail- route, IL AN daily. l2:45 PM week
days thgoUgh Pullman Buffet PArlor carr, 3.Is
t4:oo, Congressional Lmited'D T. M daily Via
Market Street Wharf. 1000 and II 90 A NJ
10 I'm. week days, IL so Pm. daily and
20 P.M Sundays only Saturdays only, e:oo
Atlantic City Special" 100 PM SATURDAYS only.
Solid yestibue train. Pullman Buffet Pariof
Cars combined car. and coaches through to At
For Cape May, 1000, 11:oo AN, 12:45p.M week
days. ll:50 PM. daily.
Ticket Offices. corner Fifteenth and q streets ana
at the station, Sixth and streets. where orders
can be lett Tor the checking of baggage TO desina-
tion from hotels and residences.
Telephone call "14al" for Pennsylvania Railroad
Cab Service.
j. Il. HUTCHINSON J. II WOOD
General Manager. General Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Arlington and Return on Sunday, 15c.
Through trains after10:35 am. 131s 8: Paav.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
MEDICAL,

DIR. Leatherrman,
Expert specialist "A The cure of all special dis
of men and women. Consultation free.
Daily, to II, to 3; Tues, Thurs. and Sat.
evenings Z to 8 eo2 NV. Closed Sunday.
iaOa 1tos
Evening star., 1899-07-01


Have your cooking done on Gas Range
We sell a fine one with four holes on top
and complete with oven and all connec-
tions for S11.
c. \. MUDDIMAN & CO, 18th and G sts
Evening star., 1899-07-01
CITY ITEMS.
American Health JournaIs.

Fireworks! 712 7th ST. NV. Ernest G.
Thompson. 1t
Evening star., 1899-07-01

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "K enny's Cheon," the best SOC Tea In
America Pure American-reffned Sugars at
cost c. ID. Kenny, eight city stores
Evening star., 1899-07-01

tomorrow. It's delightful up the Conduit
road IN early morning. Telephone 1902
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Christian Endeavor Convention n

Christian EndeavOr Convention at
Detroit. The Pennsylvania railroad will
sell. July 3, and 5, round-trip tickets be-
tween Washington and Detroit at rate of
one fare. For detailed information see
ticket agents.-Adyt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Blue Flame Oil Stove 2-burner s6; also
larger ones. A Eberly's Sons, 71S Tth NV.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

located at Alb 7th st. NV, under Odd Eel
lows Hall, where they will be pleased to
see their former patrons. je20-1m
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Excursion to Detroit via B. anJ O.

The official Christian Endeayor route
Tickets sold July 3 to 5, good to return un-
I'll 18th, but may be extended to August
10. One fare for the round trip-Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

,r,, CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OF
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS YESTIBuIED.
ELEcTRLC LIGHTED, STEAM HEATED,
al, aI,- MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS.
STATION, SIXTH AND B STREETS
Schedule in effect j, ne Is 1899
2:l5 Pm. DAILY Cincinnati and st Louis Spe.
cialSolid train for Cincinnati Pullman SIeepers 70
Sincl matt, Lexington, Louisville, Indiana polls and
81 LOUIS. without change. ParlOr Car Covington,
Va, to Virginia Hot Springs. Parlor Cars CinciD.
natl to Chicago.
Ii:i9 PM DA1LY-F. F. V. Limited Solid train
Ior cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers TO Cincinnati
Leklaston and Louisville without change. Pullman
for Hot Springs, Va daily, without Change Tues
1ny, Thursday and Saturday. Observation Car
linton TO Cincinnati Sleepers Cincinnati to Chi
2:l5 Pm. DAILY-For Gordonsvnle, CharIottes-
cept Sunday. '' N
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Snces, o13 Pennsylvania avenue 6Oy l4th st near
l., AMI at the station. Telephone cali l44l for
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad cab service
ap29-30d
Evening star., 1899-07-01

LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
Cleaned. A F. BORNOT ll03 G. St
Evening star., 1899-07-01
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
pl1lAi IL, RINER RlI--rE

THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT CO.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Summer Schedule in eject May 30 1899.
Steamers POTOMAC and SUE leave eth stree
wharf every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday q
i pm. for Baltimore and river landings.
All river freight must be prepaid.
Baltimore freight solicited
Passenger accom- noda tions strictly frst-cIass
STEPHENSON l. Bio, Agents.
Office. 910 Pa. ave.
Telephone 745. taI-1otf
Evening star., 1899-07-01
sI..5 To baltimore and Return s12,

Via b. & O. r. r.. July 2. 8 and 4 good
to return until July ). Tickets good on ali
trains except Royal Limited. Take the 40
minute fyers.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

July 2, 3 and 4, via Pennsylvania Rail
road, good to return until July 8: All trains
except Congressional Limited.-Advt.
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DIR. CZarra, SmeciaEist.

Treats all chrcnic and special maladies of men
and women, Y rays, electro-static, galvanic Fu-
radio electricity and all modern appliances In
use. Consultation free Office hours from 10 80
to $50. Closed Sunday. 619-621 Penna. ave.
NV. Metropolitan block. ap6-3ms-7
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Fireworks. Fireworks. 921 F NV.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Takes Too Much Laudanum.

Ihrough trains after1O:55 an. l3la & Pa.av
ADV ertiscment
Evening star., 1899-07-01
\ NOVELTY FOR MEN

- in "Featherweight" Suits is SILK KHAKI
- very cool scrviceap.e and dressy.
- ESWe also make suits of Canadian and
- Irish Homespuns. Superior tailoring-reason-
- able prices
Snyder s w ood r1iIass a,as sss, sss InDs.,s..
je2S-10d
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Human artificial eyes Hempler's, 9th & ave.
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Get Your Fireworks at the
Columbia Fireworks, 43I 9th st-Adyt
Evening star., 1899-07-01
seashore Dinner.

Fireworks! Fireworks, s2l NV. It,
Evening star., 1899-07-01
Hudson,s variety store Is N,

Fireworks: Fireworks. Gould's. jeso-a
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Fireworks: Fireworks, ]. Jay Gould-Advt
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Fireworks. F,rsworksi o2l F n.w.-Advs.
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Fireworks! Fireworks! s21 F NV. 1t.
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STEAMER WAKEFIELD.

FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Leaves Washington u. c. 18th Ferry Wharf,
Mondays, I am, tor intermediate landings to CO.
lonial Beach. Rrshwood, Rock PIT, Colton's Nom
I'M Creek, Abelff, Leonardtown. Stones, Howard
and Cobrum's.
Wednesday, am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point Cotton q,
Leonardtown. Abell's, Nomini Creek, Piney Point
st. Georges Island, Smith Creek, Coan and Yeo-
comico rivers.
Saturday, am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's
Nomin Crees.
See schedule in effect August %, 1898
fe23-tf c. W. RIDLEY, General Manager
f. S. RANDALLS POTOMAC RIVER LINE.
Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River
View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
am, landing at Colonial Beach, Chapel Point
and all wharves far down Lower Macbodoc
Returning Mondays and Wednesdays at pm
and Fridays about 80 pm.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON. d. c., TO GLYMONT, ND,
and intermediate landings.
The new Steamer ESTELEE RANDALL, daily
except Sunday, $3.50 Returning about %. m
Passenger accommodations first class. Freight
received until the hour Of sailing.
E. s. RANDALL,
Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. o. CARPENTER, General A gent. Washington.
VIM. NJ. REARDON. Agent. Alexandria. ja26tf, 20
Evening star., 1899-07-01

Leg Fractured,

Roses. 80 cts. doz. GUIDE. 1224 F.-Advt
The citizen., 1899-07-14
KAFFlRS EYESlGAT
OPtician After Testing Eyes of Bushme,
Says Sight Is Not Remarkabl..

OPtician After Testing Eyes of Bushmeu
Says Sight Is Not Remarkable,
1t has frequently been asserted that
the eycslght of Indians, Kaffirs and
native" tribes generally is superior to
that or Europeans, and DR.. Behelm.
who has been on a visit to Johannes
burg, has during the last few months
busted himself investigating the optl-
cal condition of the natives. He has ex.
alnined the sight of altogether lS4S
colored perSonS-Kaffirs, Basutos. Hot.
tentots and few Zulus and bushmen.
The native locations aud the native
schools furnished most of the material.
Out of SAB natives examined 100 were
females aud SIG males, all OF whom
were, or seemed to be- under the aye
OF 30. The result as given in the Afri
can Review, was the following:
One had power of sight almost 20
w; had power of sight about 20 so;
80 had power of sight about 20 40:
ZiS had power of sight about 20 30:
I,auS had power of sight about 20 20;
ao had power of sight about 20 Is: 2S
had power OF sight about 20 10. and
had power OF sight about 20 : In
other words, out of total Of 1888 nj.
hNrS, l5D possessed vision ruual
10 the normal vision of Europeans. 257
had stronger and 81 weaker sight
ttah the average CaucaSan
The plrnomCnHlIv powerful sight of
~ "I (which means that objects were
noticed at distance Of sixty feet
witch an ernlnetrOpic white person
could notice at twenty feet 0nlyl he
longs 10 a kallir girl ii years old The
above mentioned decrease of sight WAS
que I" mN0pia principally acquired at
school, thus proving that the same
causes which produce short sight in
children of the white race will react
similarly In children of the dark race.
Ir H"hclm touud il most dificui to
ascertain in every ease the very rXact
r"w" OF vision. on account OF hrsita-
tln% statements: hut the correct aver.
~" m'nSuIr has been given The re-
suit was somewhat disappointing. IN
so thi us the superiority Of uativr eve.
sight over European is hv no mems
so S"n"'nl rs II is often supposed to hr
With few exceptions. all natives
tested In regard To their power or 81.
sion WIRE also tested in regard to IN"
perception Of CnlnrS. hut not a Siuulr
'nS" of colnr blindness. or hesitation in
nhning even shades of color. could he
drt"rtr'i Sri"rtili" American