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LESSONS FOR CHILDREN.

Experiment to Determine Effect of
study on Young Brains.
From the London Express.
Because children are constantly chatter
ing and fidgeting. we are apt to come to the
conclusion that their brains do not tire
easily. This, however, IS mistake. as DR..
Belle. the head Of the board Of health in
Bologna Italy, who has been studying the
subject, assures u.s. In the course OF his
investigations he examined 800 boys of the
average age of eleven years four months
and a half and 140 girls of the average age
of eleven years and eight months. These
4G0 children were divided into nine diff
ferent classes, In which, although the plan
of instruction during the year was the
same, the teacher had certainly indi-
vidual influence. The results that he OBJ
tained in the nine classes for the most part
presented similar features, and are here
fore of considerable Importance. He ar
ranged six passages for dictatton, almost
equal in respect of the difficulties that
they presented and in the number of words.
He used each of these six diotations for an
experiment. The first was given to the
children at am, ie., at the commence
ment of school hours: the second at 10
am, at the end of the first lesson: the
third at IL am, precisely at the end Of
the second lesson. the fourth at 11-45 am,
Immediately before luncheon hour and
midday rest; the fifth short time after
and, lastly, the sixth during the latter
period of lessons.
Each of these dictations was given In the
classes In which he experimental on a day
selected at random. so that the teacher
might not have an influence on the expert
ment. He took accurate note Of the SUBJ
jects that had occupied the children's
minds from the beginning OF the lessons till
the moment in which they were set to
write from dictation. The conclusions
were: /. He could not draw any as to the
influence Of the single subjects Of teach
ing. 2 The first hour Of lessons Is a use
full mental exercise, because the children
are able during that time to overcome the
state OF inattention in which they were at
the time Of coming to school. 3. The morn
ing lessons do not produce great mental
fatigue. 4. The midday rest Is Of great
use to the children because It does not de-
stroy the good effects Of the mental exer-
else In the morning. and enables them to
do the work Of better quality than that
one observes at the beginning Of the morn
ing lessons. 3. Though Immediately after
the midday rest the children are in the best
condition Of mind. an hour or SO of appli-
cation In the afternoon Is sufficient to pro-
duce such mental fatigue as to lead at the
end of the afternoon lesson to the worst
work of the day. Therefore II the morn
ing application does not fatigue. 1t con-
sumes the mental energy of the children in
such a manner that they cannot undertake
light work in the afternoon without fall
ing into great mental fatigue.
Evening star., 1901-09-13
The Bird PHOTOGRAPHER.
From Leslis's Monthly.


When once you have won a birds conf
dence and feel on intimate terms with him,
1t will surprise you to find what a wonder
fully interesting little chap he is The plain
est and commonest kind has a multitude of
strange and interesting habits you have
never dreamed of. and even the despised
English sparrow will exhibit traits Of In
tenigence and affection which will at once
win for him q warm corner In your heart.
Bird life Ia not all pleasure and sunshine.
by any means. Tragedy and drama there
is In plenty. and many wee bird finds life
Just as serious q problem as we humans.
Comedy and humor there is too, and some
species seem actually to appreciate a joke.
On one occasion, while watching a busy,
downy woodpecker industriously boring for
grubs, q sharp-shinned hawk dashed by
my face straight for the little drummer
Even quicker was the woodpecker as he
slipped behind the protecting limb. while
the bold marauder. bafiied, veered OF.
perched on a neighboring birch. and after
staring with savage hauteur for q moment,
disappeared among the trees. No sooner
was his enemy out Of sight than Mr.. Wood
pecker bobbed out from his shelter, and
parking his head on one side. appeared to
wink IN such q knowing manner that half
expected to hear him exclaim: Didn't I
fool him neatlyr'
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should there be any doubtful points In the
minds of unobjected-to members of this
court, that all such points be decided in
favor of Admiral Schiey. who Is the one
CATION to follow. I will accept my detach-
ment as I have my orders for this duty,
as an officer should.
II have no personal feelings and no per-
sonal interests in the matter to come be-
fore the court except the interests have
for the good of the service.
IT have great faith In the impartfality
and Justice Of naval officers serving on
courts, and sincerely hope that the results
finally attained may be satisfactory to our
navy and to our country. Respectfully.
III. L. HOWISON. u. 8. N"
Questioning Howison.
Mr.. Rayner took Admiral Howison's
statement and began asking him questions
from It, He first took up the testimony OF
Mr.. Frost and asked the admiral point
blank IL he had ever said that Sampson
deserved the credit for the battle OF San
tiago
Admiral Howison: Maybe I have. He
l said so. But was simply talking OF
the affair from naval standpoint and
speaking OF Sampson as the commander-in-
chief"
the testimony Of Mr.. Spon, and the admiral
said he was positively unable to ever re-
member having seen Mr.. Spon. He said he
had tried while the witness was on the
stand to recall his face or voice. but could
not remember ever having seen the man
before.
Admiral Howison said that his view that
Sampson was commander-in-chief was
merely In relation to the general UNDER
standing at that time and from newspaper
information. He was ready to form al, un-
biased opinion II evidence contrary to that
should be produced.
Mr.. Rayner asked him u that did not
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COHtlEueU. AQmlrdl f1OWlSOn Is excused
from service, for which 1 know he Is very
gIad.'
Il am. indeed" replied the admiral.
The court then adjourned indefinitely. in
order that third member might be order
ed to complete their number.
Admiral Howison's Statement.
After The Stars report Of the proceed
inss of the court was closed yesterday
afternoon Admiral Howison made a state
ment in answer to the testimony offered
by witnesses to show that he was biased
against Admiral Schley. This statement
was read by the judge advocate and was
as follows:
"Mr. President and Gentlemen: In re-
ply to the objection to me as a member
of the court I submit a copy Of my per-
sonal letter to the Hon. Frank w. Hackett,
which has been made public by the Navy
Department.
'.Mr Frost think. is answered in the
letter above referred to. Mr.. Spon's state
ment is one I cannot father. / positively
do not remember his face at all. Mr..
F'rcst's face Is familiar, although I have
not seen him for two years or more, and
Mr. Spon, by his statement, since last Oc-
tober.
"Mr. Nichols did call at my house at
Yonkers on very hot day on his own
business. He would not take no admit
tance' for an answer. and during his stay
he did discuss with me several navy mat
tiers, among which was the Sampson -Schley
much-talked-of affair. Our talk was short,
az desired him to leave me in peace.
Il desire to say that am, as you know.
here to obey the orders Of the department
to report to you for duty as a member of
this court. 1t is not optional with me to
obey or not obey these orders. My COM
mission requires obedience.
These orders were not sought by me.
nor are they agreeable ones. but l have
been taught obedience to all lawful orders
by my long service in the navy. I do not
propose to enter into the subject OF my
private discussions. / do not wish to recall
for the information of the public what has
been said to me by my acquaintances In
fact, 1t would be a difficult task to per-
form. Private utterances are not long re-
tained. particularly when there Is no per-
sonal interest in the matters under dis
cussion.
Il sincerely hope that during the exam
ination of my eligibility for membership.
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JAMES ". RATCIIFFE, AUCTI0NEER-

TRUSTEES SALE OF A FRAME HOUSE. NO.
23s THIRTEENTH-AND-A-HAL STREET
SOUTHWEST.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. passed In Equity Cause
No 22OS2, the undersigned trustees. will offer for
sale, by public auction, in front Of the premises
TUESDAY. THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, AID. 1901, AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real
tate situate In the city Of Washington, District OF
Columbia, to wit: Part Of lot numbered six l6),
In square numbered two hundred and sixty -four
t264), contained within the following metes and
bounds: Beginning for the same at the southwest
corner Of said lot and running thence north four
teen u4) feet eleven III inches; thence east sixty.
six (66, feet eight 49, inches; thence south four
teen 14) feet eleven (1D inches and thence west
sixty-six t60 feet eight 90 inches to the place Of
beginning
Terms Of sale: One-third cash. the balance in
one and two years, with interest from the day Of
sale at six per cent per annum secured by deed OF
trust on the property sold all cash, at the op.
tion Of the purchaser. deposit Of 500 required
piled with within fifteen days from the day Of sale
the trustees reserve the right to resell the prop.
erty at the risk and cost Of the defautlng pur.
chaser. after five days advertisement Of such
sale in some newspaper published in Washington.
d. G. All conveyancing. recording stamps, &C..
at cost Of purchaser.
ALEXANDER H. BELL. Trustee,
325 AZ st. NV.
SIMON LYON, Trustee,
ses-d&ds 14ie st. NV.
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Porto Rico Coffee Question.

sO ASASO SOHce VueBthOns
From the San Juan NewI. NJ
We all feel sure that Congress will at
the coming session 50 adJpst the tariff that
our coffee industry Will be protected from
the invasion OF the. cheap foreign-grown
product. As one Of the high officials said
recently. IT was evidently, an oversight on
the part OF Congress that some protection
was not provided for In the law. We will
also expect that the Secretary Of War viii
issue an order for the exclusive use Of
Porto Rican coffee In the army here, and
also. we hope. that our coffee may be In
troduced by the Secretary In other camps
of the United States army. We hope and
trust that all these things win be satisfac-
toriiy brought about by Congress and the
administration. But Congress is known as
an uncertain quantity and nothing can be
regarded as q sure thing which requires its
sanction. There are 30 many Influences Of
SO many kinds from various sections OF the
country that It's action IL often dincult t.
predict.
It behooves us. therefore, not to sleep
on our rights. but be awake to the situa-
tion. 1t Is not even now too early to begin
to prepare our campaign. We must be
heard when Congress Is In session. We
must make our wants known and present
our case before the lawmakers. We must
show how important It is TO the island.
We must let Congress know how strong
public opinion Is In the island In favor oz
protesting our coffee.
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Will Not Serve on the Schley Court
Of Inquiry.
OBJECTION OF APPLICANT SUSTAINED
Effect of Testimony of the Three
Witnesses.
NEW SELECTION AWAITED

Rear Admiral Henry L. Howison was
relieved from duty on the SchIey court of
inquiry yesterday afternoon. This action
was based on the testimony of the three
witnesses produced by Admiral Schley's
counsel, as published In The Star yester-
day afternoon. After hearing this testi-
mony the court retired at $50 o'clock, and
after an absence of ten minutes returned,
and Admiral Dewey announced the .deci-
sion.
81 have to announce" he said. "that
the objection Of the applicant to Rear Ad-
miral Howison is sustained by the court"
Then, turning to Admiral Howison. he
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se13,17,21&2S
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCTIoNEERs.


TRUSTEES SALE OF THREESTORY BRICK
DWELLING. NO. 1928 d STREET NORTH
EAST.
BY virtue of a certain deed Of trust, recorded In
Liber No. 1922 at folio II ct seq, OF the land
records of the District OF Columbia as surviving
trustee. will sell. at public auction In front of the
premises, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER TWENTY
FOURTH. 1901, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the fol
lowing described real estate situate In the city OF
Washington in said District: All of lot numbered
ffty-seve t5I) in Bertrand s. Ashbys subdivision,
in square numbered hundred and twenty three
tI23). as per plat recorded in Idher No. 16, at
folio 102 OF the records of the surveyors office of
said District together with the improvements,
consisting of three-story brick dwelling, No. 12S
ID st.
Terms: One-third cash, balance in equal in
stalments at and two years, with interest at
five Is, per centum per annum, payable semi-an-
nually, from day Of SALE secured by deed Of trust
upon the property sold, all cash, at the option
Of the purchaser. A deposit of $500 will be re-
quired at time OF sale. All convey ancng and re-
cording at purchasers cost. Terms to be COM
piled with within ten days, otherwise the trustee
the right to resell at risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser.
AIDIS B. BROWNE,
se12d&ds Surviving Trustee.
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MARCUS NOTES. AUCTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF DRUG STORE, NV. COR
NER 5TH AND G STREETS NORTHWEST
By virtue OF certain deed Of trust, recorded in
Liber 2294 folio 156 ct seq one Of the land rec
ords Of the District of Columbia. and at the re-
quest of the party secured will SELL on MON
DAY. THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
A. D. 1901. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK. the
entire stock Of Drugs, Fancy Articles, Fixtures,
Furniture, Soda Fountain. Awning and all personal
property, contained In the said drug store and eel
lar of said premises. Terms Of sale cash. A de-
post of $1OO will be required at time of sale. and
balance of purchase price to be paid within FIVE
days All cenveyanc ng and recording at the pur.
chaser's cost If terms of sale not complied
with above stated the trustees the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost Of the
defaulting purchaser, after three days advertise
nent II. X. HOWENSTEIN,
SAMUEL BIEBER,
WOLF & ROSENBERG, Trustees.
Attorneys for Parties Secured se1O-5t
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FUTURE DAYS.

PEREMPTORY SALE, AT AUCTION, OF A
VALUABLE LOT, SUITABLE FOR FLAT
BUILDING. FRONTING 25 FEET ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF NORTH CAROLINA AVE
NUE.. ADJOINING THE LOT on SOUTH
EAST CORNER OF SAID AVENUE AND Sd
STREET SOUTHEAST.
will offer for sale. in front OF the premises, on
TUESDAY. THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF SEP
TEMPER. 1901 AT FIVE O'CLOCK Pm. the
west IS feet front by depth of lot T. in square T92
Terms easy and made known at time of SALE
Deposit 500 required. Terms to he complied with
in ten days, the deposit will be forfeited.
G. W. STICKNEY, Auctioneer,
se12-4t" $40 10th st.
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JAMES w. RATCLIFFE, AUcTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF "BAUMEISTER" UPRIGHT
PIANO AND STOOL BY AUCTION
By virtue Of a chattel deed Of trust recorded In
Iiber No. 64 folio 81 ct seq. OF the land records
Of the District Of Columbia and at the request of
the party secured thereby win sell at public auc-
non; & Sifnih IN x tne saes rooms roc pT lanes W. Ratee
TENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1901 AT TEN
O'CLOCK AN. one Upright ..Baumeister'' Piano,
No. 2O0i and Stool, mentioned in schedule "R' at.
tached to said trust. Terms cash.
sell-3t WILLIAM A. FARLFE Trustee
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Bensinger's Bazaar, $40 La. Ave

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
FOURTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1901, AT
TEN O'CLOCK AN, 1 will sell at public auction
at the ware rooms OF James w. Ratcliffe No. 92D
Penna. ave NV. certain furniture and other house.
hold articles found by the police, between the Sth
and 18th OF December, 1899. In front of and ada
have not been called for by the owner. owners,
as contemplated by law. JAMES A. KEMP, Chief.
also Property Clerk, Metropolitan Police, District
of Columbia Approved by Commissioners, ID. c.
oil n
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUcTIoNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
LOT AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MORGAN

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
LOT LOT At ssH s9uTmMEsT rm EST CoRSER OF s MORGAN
October is 1858 ie ana recorded % II eer isa1 folio
bia and at the request Of the party secured there
by. we will sell, at public auction in front Of the
R's5 pA9 OF sRPTEMBkR. ST rnSRA T B. ise1, At HALF
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the north thirty
& feet Of 5 ss IN trustee
Bessie J. Kibbey. subdivision in square numbered
xs ~ sad IN & m sa,a one of
records Of the surveyor Of the District OF Coinm-
bia.
Terms Of sale: One third Of the purchase money
In cash. balance In two equal instailments. In one
and two years. with interest at the rate sof nve
per cent per annum until paid payable semi-an.
option OF purchaser. 800 down at time OF sale
purchaser Terms to be complied with in ten days
otherwise property to be resold at cost and expense
JAMES H. FORSYTH. Trustee.
se13-eod&ds JACOB II. HAPP. Trustee.
THoS. J. OWEN 4 son, AUCTS.. 913 + ST. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO STORY BRICK
DWELLING, SITUATE NO. 1106 TRINIDAD
Axb W. sEnMET xFESbEb FlSba yhaoT
OF COLUMBIA
By virtue of deed Of trust given to us and re-
of the land records Of the District OF Columbia;
and at the request of the party secured. we will
MoSbAS' T THE afsSs; ThlkT1ErH 4 s1a !. DAY oF snr
TENDER 1901. AT HALF,PAsT -FOUR O'Clock
r M, the following described real estate. situate
In the District Of Columbia, to w.t.
Lot numbered eighty-one tsD in Zeno B. Bah
bits subdivision OF lots In block numbered one %
In Trinidad" according to the plat OF said sub
division. the same appears OF record In the Of
flee OF the surveyor for the District of Columbia In
County Subdivision Book numbered 3, at page 142
together with the improvements thereon.
Terms: One-third t10 cash. balance In one ID
and two (2) years. with interest at Sc per annum
payable semi annually. One hundred dollars t$loo
deposit required at time Of sale. Good title or no
sale. All conyeyancing, stamps, etc, at purchas-
er's cost.
JOSEPH r. EDISON.
CHARLES b. BAILEY,
se13, 21&2S Trustees.
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Chilis and Fever II q bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. Il II simply iroa and Quinins
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BON Marche. (:
314=316-318 9TH st. !;
Proper Feeling.
don Pick-Me-Up.

From London PickMe-Up.
Magistrate-T am told that you have ai-
ready been convicted fourteen times on this
same charge. Aren't you ashamed to have
to acknowledge 20 THAR
Prisoner-"No. your worship. don't
think no man ougiater be ashamed OF II
convictions"
Magistrate-"Two months, without Sption
o1 fine."
Evening star., 1901-09-13
Professional Humorist.

Professional HumOrist.
From the Chicago News.
Diggs-'Your friend. the doctor, is q
funny fellow, isn't he7"
Biggs-"In what way Is he funnyr'
Diggs-"Why, he's always taking some
body or"
Evening star., 1901-09-13
JAMES W. RATCLlFFE, AUCTIoNEER.

Trustees sale of valu=
able Real Estate ON 4A
Street Northwest between
Pennsylvania Avenue and
G Street, formerly occu=
pied by the District Gov
ernment.
Liber 1891. folio is2 ct seq. Of the land records
the party secured thereby tho unsr.lEned trustsss
M 9sa for sale y Tbis sTs1soS THh IN fsSns Sa
DAY OF SEPTEMBER. Alb. 1901. AT HALF.
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
s:t ss'sss at tn To the e 4 OF
inal lot numbered twenty-three t23), In square
numbered .eur hundred and ninsty-one t4s1). con-
tanned within the following metes and bounds,
namely: Beginning ON Four and half street at
the northeast corner of said lot: and running
the south line Of said lot seventy-nve (75) feet
tsene. o xe.s s feet two 9 inches to
an alley In the rear: thence north said alley
lot; thence east hundred and twenty five (25)
feat the place Of beginning, embracing the north
hsf Of said lot and all of lot numbered twenty
seven (2) OF Morrison's subdivision. as in Iiber
No. II. folio 144 of the records of the office Of
with ali the improvements rights, &c.
Terms: One-thfrd cash. the balance In one and
two years, with interest from the day OF sale at
the rate OF six t6es) per cent per annum, secured
by deed Of trust on the property sold or all cash.
at the option Of the purchaser. $500 deposit re-
quired at the time of sale. II the terms of sale
are not complied with In fifteen days from the day
OF sale the trustees the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost Of the defaulting
purchaser, after Eve days advertisement Of such
resale In some newspaper published. In Washing
ton ID. @. All conveyancing recording stamps,
SAMUEL CROSS. Trustee
see-d&ds ISADORE SAK6, Trustee.
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JAMES W. RATcILFFB. AUcTIoNEER.

JAMES w. RATClIFFE, AUCIlONEER.
Government sale of un-
serviceable Furniture,
Carpets, &c., from US.
Capitol, comprising
leather-covered Sofas,
Couches, Chairs, Book
cases, Revolving and
other Desks, Screens,
Brass Tenders, Car
pets, Rugs, &c.
On SATURDAY MORNING,
SEPTEMBER FOURTEENTH.
1901, commencing at II N
O'CLOCK, l will sell at the sales
rooms of James w. Radcliffe, o2o
Pa. ave. NV, a general assortment
OF unserviceable goods.
This sale presents an excellent op-
portunity to secure relics from the
y. S. Capitol.
Terms cash.
D. NJ RANSDELL.
se11-3t Sergeant-at-Arms. U. s. Senate
c. C. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTIoNEERs, 14o7 ST.
A grand opportunity to buy good
Furniture at public auction within
our rooms, I4o7 G. ST., SATUR-
DAY, SEPTEMBER FOUR
TENTH, 1901, at TEN AM,
from private residences, storage
houses, etc.
COMPRISING ELEGANT ROSEWOOD CASE UP
RIGHT KNABE PIANO FROM NAVAL Of
FICER. ALSO CHICKERING UPRIGHT.
ING BED, WITH CHIFFONIER. TOILET
DRESSER. EsCRIToIRE, BUREAU AND
WAsHsTAND TO MATCH, MAHoGANY
MATCH, MAHOGANY TOILET STAND, RICH
BRASS BEDSTEADS. CREAM AND GOLD
SCROLL METAL BEDSTEAD. MAHOGANY
AND BACK DINING CHAIRS. OAK AND
OTHER CHAMBER SUITES, ODD BUREAUS
AND WAsHsTANDs. BRASS AND ENAMEL.
AND CHAIRS. SIX NEW BIGEIow RUGs.
12I9 FEET LEATHER EASY CHAIRS ROLL
TOP DESKS, CHINA CLOSETS. LIBRARY OR
HALL TABLE. FINE NEW JAP MATTINGS,
CARPETS. PICTURES, MIRRORS ORNA-
MENTs, FINE HAIR MATTRESSES. Pill
LOWS. TOILET TOILET, SETS; BEDDING, CoEFEE
EXT TABLES. SIDEBOARDS AND DINING
CHAIRS. CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE,
OFFICE PARTITIONS, SHOW CASES. CUP
~ AND. % At TWELVE NJ.
VEHICLES, HARNESS: AIS HORSE. SC.
c. G. SLOAN CO.. Auctioneers.
se12-2t 1407 st.
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It pays to read the want columns OF The
Through them.