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tween II and - years of age, free from
physical iniirmlty and able to pass Il
careful examination IN reading, writ.
ing, photography, arithmetic, grammar,
geography and United States history.
Upon graduation cadets are commits
stoned In the United States army as
second lieutenants. with yearly pay Of
81, 400 for unmounted and $500 for
mounted officers.
Since the establishment OF the acad-
envy over 1000 cadets have graduated
and among them have been not only
some of the foremost military men Of
the country, but also distinguished
civil engineers and noted college pro
fessOrs.
Gen. Winfield Scott once said: II
give 1t as my fixed opinion that but for
our graduated cadets the war between
the United States and Mexico might,
and probably would. have lasted some
four or five years, with, in its first half,
more defeats than victories falling TO
our share; whereas, in less than two
campaigns, we conquered great coun-
try and established a peace without the
loss Of a single battle or skirmish."
Its influence was also great In the
Civil War; and this may be said with
out rejecting in any manner upon the
thousands Of gallant and resourceful
volunteers who pushed their way To
the head of the army. The two great
generals-Grant and I.ee-were West
Pointers. In the recent Spanish meri-
can war, the academy's graduates did
not play so important part.
The present head Of the institution Is
Col. Albert l.. Mills, who has been su-
perlntendent since lS9s. Among his
predecessors have been Robert T.. Lee,
Peter q. Z. Beauregard, John VI. Scho'
field, Thomas q. Ruger, Oliver %. How
ard and Wesley Merritt.
some Exacting Conditions.
II the young man who has 10 work
his way through Harvard or Yale Were
compelled TO live In room as bare as
the quarters Of cadet, he probably
would give up his education and 20
home In disgust. The cadets don't mind
II, however. The son Of the multl'mill'
ionaire who enters the academy sleeps
on his sprIngless iron cot with It's hard
mattresses: sweeps the door diligently
before daybreak In winter, and washes
In the ice cold water which he draws
from a hydrant In the area OF bar
racks and carries to his room In q
wooden bucket. The pitcher" Is q
gourd dipper; the wash stand Is OF pine
and Is probably worth 30 cents.
There Is no school in the world tina,
has so exacting discipline as ha,
Uncle Sans military academy. No
long ago an English clergyman visited
the place, and after a thorough study
OF the methods employed said:
"Its magnificent, but It's a BEAST,
grind"
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fugltlves, carrying away In their flight
only few coppcrs. Six or seven skel.
etons We're found lying In the court
near the oven. also with no objects of
value; but party of twenty men,
women and children of much higher
rank We're Overtakcn by death In the
middle section of the yerTnda. Their
gold necklaces were still fastened
round their necks, bracelets still enclr-
cled their wrists, precious rings still
fitted their fingers. Among this groIp
Of wcll-to.do fugltlves one seemed 10
occupy the place of honor, person
whose skull betrays n superior intclll.
gencc, and of noble demcanor. He
wore chain Of siXtyfour gold rings
wound thrice round the neck, two ar
millae on the right arm, heavy signet
ring, and dagger on the left side The
dagger has blade of steel. handle
carved in ivory, and IA scabbard orna.
mcntcd with gilded shells. This person
was suffocated by the deadly fumes of
the volcano while sitting against the
wall, probably on sedan chair or u
lectica, the brass ornaments OF which
have been found in stu.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-04-12
POMPEllAN DISCOVERIES.
Ruins Unearthcd In Ruins of Long.
Buried City.

Ruins Uncarthcd in Ruins of Long.
Buried City.
Apropos of recent discoveries at Pom.
peii the noted archaeologist. Rodolfo
Lanciani. writing to the Athenaeum,
says:
In July, 1899, certain dcsultory eXca-
vations were undertaken on the farm
of Slgnor Matrone. between the River
Sarno and the Staban gate of Pomp ,!i,
near the Moline Fienzo, not for any
archa illogical or scientific purpose. but
in quest of valuable and marketable
objects. The remains brought to light
include set of shops. built in the retic-
ulatcd style, opening on TO a porch or
vcranda which runs parallel with the
high road. One of the shops, filled
with carthen ampohorae, belonged to
n wine seller. a second to a carpenter.
n third TO a dealer In fishing nipple.
ments. a large court opens behind
the shops. with an oven in the center:
the place. in short, shows the charac-
teristics of country inn located OH
the Via Stabina near the mouth of the
Sarno. on the main line of retreat of
the panic.stricken Pompeiians. Sew
cnty or eighty fugltlves have been
found. apparently smothered while
seeking shelter under the roof of the
inn. almost In view of the fleet which
had sailed from Miseno to their rescued
The greatest number fell at the east
end of the porch towards the river,
where Pllny's Liburna was probably
anchorcd-a poor and wrctchel lot of
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nephew Of Bcnja. Present supt.
min Franklin. had studied military sci
ence In France. and IL was he who gave
our army its first engineering corps.
The title Of Father OF Engineers" was
bestowed upon him, Besides his work
al the head Of the academy, he built
most Of the Notifications in New York
harbor, including Fort Columbus, Cas-
tie william and Clinton (the latter be-
ing afterward Castle Garden. and Fort
GansevOort. He resigned from the army
after the Federal authorities gave
command Of Castle William TO Il junior
officer during the war of 1912. He died
In Philadelphia in 1915, after having
been elected 20 Congress, and before he
could take his seat,
While the efforts Of Col. Williams did
much for the academy, the real in!tla-
ton Of the institution dates from the
appolntment Of Breyet Major Sylvanus
Thayer, who took command July Is,
1917, and during sixteen years was az
the head { the academy in which he
had previo Wy gained his military edu-
cation. Tn yer practically made the
school VIVA, V Is. He established the
office Of commandment Of cadets and in
structor Of tactics, arranged course
OF studies, established the system Of ten
months study at the academy and two
months Of camping; and introduced
practically all the methods OF educa'
ton which now prevail. Under his sue
cessors, however some other depart
ments have been added, and the course
of instruction, which IL quite thorough
requires four years. The principal sub
Jects taught are mathematics, French
drawing, drill regulations Of all arms
Of the service, natural and experiment
tai philosophy, chemistry, chemical
physics, m!neral0gy, geology, electric
fly, history, International, constitution
al and military law, Spanish, civil and
military engineering, the art and sci
ence OF war, ordnance and gunnery.
Discipline IL Very strict.
The discipline Is very strict and the
enforcement OF penalties more severe
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than in the army. Examinations are
held in January and June. and cadets
found proficient are given their proper
standing. while cadets who are deficient
are discharged The examinations are
exceedingly hard, and there is none
which does not bring out large mum.
her of failures Cadets are allowed but
one leave of absence during the four
years course, and this is granted at the
expiration of the first Two years. The
pay of cadet is $40 per year and is
sufficient for his support. The number
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I
First superintendent. talns the names
of men whose achievements In
military, civic and private life gi'e
them a place among the greatest
of Americans. and the influence of its
teachings has been felt by Mexicans,
Spaniards, Filipinos and Chinese. The
American army is not equal in mum.
bers. nor in its demand upon the tax.
payers, to those of European countries.
but its fighting qualities have been
demonstrated repeatedly. and in its
successes West Pointers have been con.
spicuous figures and West Point mill.
tary science has most cNcellontly dis.
played itself. The National Military
Academy must therefore possess an in.
terest for, and be a source of pride to
every patriotic American.
Founded by Congress.
The conception Of military academy
In this country dates back to 1876. when
the lack Of competent officers led TO the
appointment OF committee for the
Continental Congress to prepare Il plan
Of a military academy. but nothing was
done until March III. 1902. on which
date Congress passed law founding
the military academy at West Point.
which was then an army post. The ar
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of students at the academy is usually
about $50, each Senator. Congressional
district and Territory-also the District
Of Columbia-being entitled to one
cadet while thirty appointments NJ
large are permitted the President of
the United States. But all the places
are not. At all times. filled. There ar.
AT present three cadets from Venezuela.
Costa Rica and Ecuador, who were per.
mittcd to enter by special act of Con.
grcss and who pay their own expense.
Appoiutces TO the academy must be be-
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A penalty of seven days confinement
for mailing a letter before a fixed time
in the morning is imposed. A cadet
found a mile from the West Point
buildings after 10 o'clock at night Il
taken back and locked up for six
months. These are examples Of the
style of punishment which prevails.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-04-12

success were dis.
NAL. a II d when
the idea OF the
United States de.
veloping a stand.
Ing ar IN Y with
train ed officers
was secuted gen.
orally. the useful
ness of the insti.
tuition has long
since been dem.
onstrated. its list
of graduates con.
yntpa ,in nntppS
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-04-12

OF the post nj West
Point. I h us be.
c a m @ { g first
head Of the insti-
tuition, n n Il re
manned in charge
Except d urin 9
o e eral periods
v hen he disagreed
with the authorl-
ties at Washing.
ton-until the war
Of 1912. Williams,
who was a grand
-..hAu - DAnfa
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Willing To Admit II.

Don't you think she has a queenly
figure?'
II never saw queen, but II they
weigh 200 pounds and have double
chins, l guess she has."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-04-12

dllerists and engineers OF the army
were made a distinct corps, TO he sta
toned at West Point and constitute n
military academy. The senior engineer
officer was 10 be superintendent. iona
than Williams, who was then In charge
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-04-12

GO HE United States Military Acad
envy at West Point is loo years
old. Originating In an atmosphere
of doubt when the prospects for its
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MILLIONS TO CHARITY.
New Yorker Gives Practically His
whole Fortune to Establish work
i'm Ala of Dcservins Poor

-Four million dollars, practically all
the savings of life of thrift and bust
ness success, given to charity by John
VI. Burke, is the fund with which the
Winifred MasterSon Burke Relief
Foundation began its eXistenc in New
York the other day. The organiza-
ton is named for Mr.. Burke's moth
er, and will seek to Tighten the burdens
of the deserving poor. The trustees of
the fund are former Mayor Abram 5.
Hewitt, William Hubbard White and
Edwin VI. Shepard.
Mr.. Burke, the founder of this great
benefaction, lives at IS West Forty
second street. Several years ago he re-
tired from business with an ample for
tune, which has since been increased
by judicious investments. He is now
far advanced in years. Having no near
relatives, Mr. Burke decided some time
ago to dedicate in his lifetime sub
stantial part Of his estate to the relief
of worthy men and women.
Desiring to see the project starte ed in
his lifetime, he has conveyed the prop
erty to the corporation. The income.
however, less the expenses OF admins
tration, is reserved for him for his life
time. After his death the whole in
come will be devoted TO the purpose of
the foundation The trustees have
very broad powers, but the trust deed
specifies this:
THE benefits Of the foundation shall
be reserved for intelligent and respect
able men and women who. in conse-
-
hospitals before they have regained
strength sufficient to earn their live
lihood, or in consequence Of other mis-
fortune, may be in need of temporary
assistance"
Plans have already been devised for
carrying out the charity
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LAUNDERING COURTESY.
The obiiEinE Young Man Had Hair
on His Head and Could Spare
His Hat.

:. Excessive kindness of heart, when al
he'd TO a laundering courtesy, is occasionally
productive OF amusing incident OF such
Is the following: A president in recent
times OF one of our royal colleges was noted
for the possession of . trim little Yacht.
which ne was fond of sailing in one of the
reaches of the River Thames, says the Can.
did Friend. One day the president had the
misfortune to capsize his craft, with the
consequent result of complete immersion.
He, was Immediately assisted ashore and
a change of clothing provided at an adjacent
boathouse. This, however, did not include
hat OF any description The president.
who is an old man and correspondingly bald
stood shlvering, his scant hair uncomforta-
bly, stirred by the breeze His plight was
observed with respectful compassion by one
OF the students of the college who had wit
messed the catastrophe, and offered his own
headgeax. The president, however, seemed
reluctant, TO accept it, saying: IF take
yours, what will you do?" Ooh, sir" said
the student, at doesn't matter for me. I've
got hair on my head" This statement was
accepted as final by the president, together
with the cap, and ne laughed heartily at
what after all. was not wholly one+sidei
joke, for the CONSERVATION Of the student
may be better imagined than described.
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ECONOMY IN DRESS REFORM
Cincinnati Woman Models skirt aud
Waist Which Will Cost Only One
Dollar and Twenty-Five Cents

DIR. Clara Bruce wore a specially
made reform dress and spoke on
dress reform the other afternoon be-
fore the Twentieth Century club at
Cincinnati. The dress consists Of "A
plain gored skirt and white shirt
waist with full sleeves. fastened with
small cuff.
DR.. Bruce gained the attention of
the audience with her first sentence.
She said: The costume wear.
making and all, cost S125 Nv re-
form dress is 50 simply made that
any woman can make one. NV idea
is that we women have one STYLE of
dress that will always be recognized
as being in style, no matter how
many prevailing new styles there
may come in.
The man with an income of 81 900
who IS trying to dress his wife and
daughters as if he were worth SIS
600 would be saved from an early
grave. In the poorer families think
what relief it would he to have no
rutiies to iron. Think how many
more girls would be able to attend
the university if such dress as this
were the style in Cincinnati.
Il heard of one young woman at
the university last year who wore a
$50 tailor made suit and $12 shirt
waist to school. There is no sense
in this, and it only deters deserving
girls from taking university course.
II think it would be a good plan
10 distribute printed cards asking
women who are willing to introduce
the plain dress style to sign the card
ana wear the dress. / have 30 WON
en- already who are willing to wear
the reform dress at reception
which will give in September"
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Father OF the Pastor latter the sermon)
How Horace mas changed since he was
a baby!' The Mother-"W What an ideal or
course ne has changed" Father-"WhatI
mean IL that when ne was baby he used
70 Keep me awake. Boston Transcript.
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BRET HARTE WAS DISMISSED.
How the Noted American Writer
Came to Lose His Post as Consul
at Glasgow.

little group of literary men
were discussing the distinct loss sus-
tanned by American letters in the
death OF Bret Hartc One OF them
related the story of how Harte came
TO lose his post as consul at Glas-
gov, says the New York Times.
larte spent most of his time in the
London drawing rooms, where he
was general favoritc, and dele
gated the consular business to as
Sistants. One day, while making one
of his rare visits to Glasgow, he
scraped acquaintance with a stranger
on the train. Each seemed fasei.
mated by the others personality, and
time passed quickly. At last they
reached the outskirts of large city.
What place is this?" inquired the
stranger.
Il haven't the slightest idea" re-.
piled Harte, after looking out of tho
window.
a few minutes later the railway
guard opened the door of the com
partment and announced that they
had arrived at Glasgow.
When Harte showed up at the con
sulate the next morning the first per-
son who advanced to greet him was
the agreeable stranger. who intro
duced himself as a special agent Of
the home government sent TO investi-
gate charges of neglect Of duty on
the part of the consul.
The agent may have been affable,
but he was lacking in sense of hu-
NOR, for he evidently cabled his gov
eminent an account Of the train in.
cidcnt, as Harte's successor was soon
after appointed.
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point to the fact that some oy,.,

point TO the fact that some other
person must have committed the
crime, rather than young Barnett p"
Nothing as yet" replied Ellison,
as if weary of the subject. "Of
course, as L told you, L am interest
ed in setting the young man free, and
so at the first opportunity sent to
New York TO bring down an expert
detective to take charge OF the case
The police are doing something, of
little independently"
And what is the result?"
Nothing as yet. He only arrived
yesterday afternoon, and has spent
the time since in interrogating the
servants"
We'll, l should not wonder il
took a hand in the matter myself ii
all else failed"
What, you?"
eyes, why not?" replied Hendricks,
calmly. Il am interested. as I tell
you, in this young mans affairs, and
anxious to get him free. Sometimes,
YOU know, an amateur is able to do
more than the argus-eyed profess
|
! fresh ideas to bear ON the subject.
These moss-covered beaureaucrats
go plodding along in the same rut
year by year"
Then you have engaged in such
business before?" and Ellison, who
had never ceased to wonder what
manner of man he had to deal with,
cast searching look at his com
panion.
"Pcrhaps," and Hendricks smiled
Come, why should you want TO know
so much about a poor stranger? If
Martin Frale was standing before
you, | suppose you could sift hiu
heart and soul in moment"
81 don't see why you keep referring
to that unfortunate man." said FL
lison, with Il grimacc. Let the past
bury her dead. He was an ignorant
man, poor, miserable fellow. who
is well out of the way He did one
good thing, and that was to trust
his daughter to my care, for which
he received good sum i'm return
You may be a friend of his. and SC
naturally refer to him now and then
but you will oblige me by not men,
tioning him again"
Certainly" in low voice, land
yet you ought to have a certain feel.
ing for him, since you have adopted
one of his blood"
Time has changed all that; she
would never be taken, after these
years of culture, as one OF the VOLTS
| breed"
You are disposed to be compli-
mentary. You might speak well Of n
man whom you were once not afraid
To acknowledge as friend" said
| Hendricks.
ITO BE Continued
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THEIR GENERAL ORDERS.
Raw Recruit Who Had His Inatruc-
tionA Committed Letter
Perfect

A Washington boy, son OF a well-known
2 ON OF the District government, is home
bus Barracks, Ohio, he being second len.
tenant in the United States army. A large
number OF recruits are being clicked into
shape at Columbus Barracks and the young
officer has store of amusing anecdotes re.
iating TO the rockies" says the Washing
ton Star.
One OF the recruits was walking past "a
sentinel when he was approached by the
oflcer OF the day, and asked to repeat his
instructions. The reply was:
AK tins post, keeping always on the
pie IN, except officers wives and families"
tionS, said
, mus, not let any children go outside
the post alone, unless accompanied by theis
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TIE VALLEY OF UNREST.

This is the valley OF sweet unrest.
Where We dream the dreams that We love
the best.
Meath dying sun In a darkeninG west:
And after the drecms
We wake i'm pain.
And pray to God
To dream again
In the dim. deep valley OF sweet unrest!
This is tho valley &C sweet unrest.
The child. In dream. seeks the mothers
breast.
And the lips OF Love to our lips are
pressed
And We wake. and weep
That the dreams are vain,
And cry TO God
To dream again
In the desolate valley OF sweet unrest,
Alas, for the valley OF sweet unrest
To live for dream i'm n dream unblcst-
The locks OF Love by a dream Carcsscd
Never the dew
OF the bloom TO drain
Famished for sunlight
And starved for rain.
with that sigh of Eternity-"God knows
best"
#. L. stanton. in Atlanta Constitution.
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Funny story with sc.Ious Moral.

correspondent writes: "Your
good story Of w. $. Gilbert reminds
me of still better one that poor
Corney Grain used to tell of the
Bah balladist Mr. Gilbert was on
a visit 20 a friend. On the morning
after his arrival ne was chatting
with his host before breakfast
when he became suddenly aware that
the family prayers were about 10
be read. The household filed in, and
the distinguished guest Ilnclt down
ON the spot where he happened to
bc standing Looking up he caught
his hosts eye fixed ON him with a
warning glance, which he. however,
failed 10 read Alright The service
began: Almighty Father. who has
made all men alike (morc teIe-
graphic glanccs), rich and poor. gen
tie and simple Then unable to
contain himself any longer. the host
called out. Gilbert, you arc knccling
among the scrvants,' London NJ.
A. f.