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Evening star., 1902-03-17
IDEAL PHYSIQUE.
Few Persons Have the Measurements
of Proper Proportions.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
'The tailor who spends his life in TAX
ing human measurements could probably
tell an interesting story about the decline
physically of men and women" said man
who takes a deep interest in physical cul-
ture and other processes Of tending to ar
rest deteriorating conditions. Il doubt II
the measurements taken by tailors will
show many perfect men and women. Too
many men are wearing IA collars and too
many women are short on waist d1men-
sions. I was glancing through Fourman's
book a few days ago. and l was struck by
and most authentic authorities for physi-
cal perfection in both man and woman.
Take the measurements. for instance; OF
the perfectly proportioned man. with a
height Of u feet 2h inches; girth OF chest,
46 inches; girth Of waist, 30 inches; length
Of upper leg, 171s inches; length Of lower
leg, 141a inches: largest girth OF thigh, 2214
inches grh Of calf 1e aS1 iIches ,ad length ngnds OF
Go to the tailor and ask him how many
men come up to this standard l imagine
that one would spend much time before
finding the PERI perhest .nsla Rnys'G man
1.-THE fact of the business Is. that these
PROPORTIONS are the result OF idealistic theo-
rizing. A man would be perfect. indeed,
physically. who could even show reason
able approximation Of this standard. Our
tailor's records would probably disappoint
us badly, and we would likely become con-
firmed believers in the doctrine Of physical
degeneracy In so far as members OF our
sex L. concerned. Man has been dwindling
somewhat even in the range OF ones own
memory. One need not go to the taiiors
nor to the vast wealth OF statistics which
have been compiled by persons who take
peculiar interest in mans physical aspect.
One is conscious OF being smaller than
ones father. and less robust and lacking in
that hardness Of Temperament found In the
sire and Rrandsire. Yet the tailor's record
win probably show few isolated instances
where men have preserved the proportions
found In the physical measurements OF
the perfect man. And this. after ALL IL the
goal toward which physical culture is drift
Ing. 1t is not so much a question OF larger
men in stature, but rather q QUESTION question OF
men whose parts win approximatts @ aste,s at Least
urements Of the physical culture doctrin-
aire. II one must weigh $50 pounds. . ana ana
might as well give UP on the start. But
one may at least approximate the foeal
proportions, and this Is what pnysicai coi-
ture proposes to do" =
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Science and Plants.
q the Philadelphia Record.

In an address before the British Associs.
ton at Glasgow. recently. Francis Darwio
called attention to the sense Of gravitation
in plants. 1t ID that sense. for example.
that makes . pine tree grow straight up.
ward. plant that curves assumes THAI
position because its sense OF gravitatiou
makes 1t take the one best suited to its
needs. Some flower stalks are very curl.
ously guided by the gravitation sense The
narcissus Is an example. At first there Is .
straight shaft piercing the ground with ite
compact pointed flower bud. But as the
flower opens the stalk bends close to the
top and brings the flower tube Into 9
roughly horizontal position. where II shows
insects. on the visits Of which It denpend0
for fertflfsation The flowers are guided -
the rfsht position BY the gravhatfcn sense
ana they increase or diminish the angular
bend In their stalk until the right position
f2 attained.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

states is In course Of organization, the OBJ
Ject Of which is to press the subject first
The governors OF thirty states have con-
sented to serve on the committee, and the
commissioners expect to receive favorable
answers from the other fifteen states, Ohio
being one Of those yet to be heard from.
When all the governors have responded a
meeting OF the committee will be called
In Washington although it is expected that
much OF the business can be done by cor
respondence.
The original call for the COMMITTEES was
to consult and decide on the proper day for
the Inauguration The passage Of the SEN
ate resolution will tend to simplify matters,
The aim will now be to influence the House
to pass the resolution fixing the last
THURSDAY In April as the date, and then to
call the attention Of the several legislatures
to the proposed amendment and urge its
ratification.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
IMPROVE THE LUNETA.
Attractiveness Of Manila Could Be In
creased With Little Cost.


From the Manila Times. January 81.
There Is a superintendent OF parks for
Manila. but We should very much like to
know where the parks are to be found
! That badly kept imitation Of roof garden
In the neighborhood OF the Luneta cannot
be honored with the name Of park or boz
tanical garden although the locality is emil
nently suitable for such a purpose. With
a country overlooking with rare plants and
flowers 1t Is surprising that little more
attention has not been paid to the matter.
OF course. there are many who see some
beauty In the Luneta, but there are q good
many who see nothing but q desolate strip
Of ground, with absolutely no attraction
whatever while the odors which emanato
from the seashore toward the Malecon are
sufficient to make one think of doctors
bills
A very pretty garden could be laid out
on the ground leading to the Luneta, where
collections of all the flora and tropical
plants Of the Philippine archipelago could
be gathered together and cultivated. duly
classified and catalogued. and prove o
source Of instruction and interest to the
many inhabitants OF Manila. There are
also numerous birds and small animals In.
dig1nous to this country which could be
kept In captivity. and lend additional In
terest to such garden as above suggested.
1t could also be arranged as elsewhere In
the far east that bands play on moonlight
nights, or even every night. the cost Of the
same being betrayed by the municipality.
who in turn could collect from the sub.
scribers. who would always be willing to
donate a trifle every quarter to such a pur.
pose. II the cost Of upkeep would prove too
expensive. small entrance fee to the pro-
posed gardens or zoo could be collected.
There are but few who would begrudgo
the expenditure OF a cent or two for the
pleasure Of inspecting the various speci.
mems Of natural history and botany. al well
az the fora, which flourish In this archie
pelago. and which 80 far are q closed book
to q good many who have resided in Ma
Mia for years.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
American Schools in the Philippines

ctepnen 0oERdI In the NOftn American Review.
"Of the teachers I saw. all seemed dis
couraged. and not a few frankly admitted
1t. This was not due entirely to the un-
couth and wholly undesirable surroundings
in which they were called upon to live. but
also In a measure to the rapidly with
which the Filipino's thirst for knowledge il
assuaged. Two weeks after the schools
were opened, many OF the teachers told me,
the attendance dropped on as much as
so and 10 per cent. OF the truants, some
admitted frankly that they were disap-
pointed. They had expected to learn Eng
lish in ten days or two weeks. The girls
averred they had to wash camisetas and
sarongs for their mammas. the boys that
they had been sent out TO gather cocos for
their papas. which stories and many others
amounted simply to the fact that they were
tired OF school: and they never came back
to It. Many OF the teachers did not hest
tate to say that they came out to the Is
hands under a misapprehension OF the cir
cumstances; and some were living, and
with good reason. In daily fear Of being
killed. In many I noticed strong comrner-
c'aI pfociivities; ana the oppression, TAsra
ought to be money In this. or that with
reference to nearly all the products OF the
islands, was on many tongues"
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Statue to Chatham.
- the London Chronicle.

Letter to the London Chronicle.
May I supplement Mr.. Christie Murrays .
excellent suggestion for q British memor-
,al to Washington with another Tor q SINH
lar memorial in the United States to Chat
ham? Both Of these great men were British
subjects, and both c0ntended each In his
different way for the same principles In
the struggle which ended In the separation
OF the American colonies from Britain.
Paul Kruger would have q better claim
To the consideration which 1.-TWO Grateful
Americans quantity ask for him In your
columns today II he had preferred the good
Of his country to his own power, and fe-
fused Hike Washington third term Of the
presidency OF his republic, but IN that case
there weuid have been no South African
war. and the question could not have
arisen. Paul Kruger WAS Q president OF
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Black and Green Tea.
From the Philadelphia Record

One OF the scientists at the Agricultural
College OF Toxic has been investigating the
subject Of the difference In the color of tea
leaves. and he offers the following explain
alton: In making green tea the leaves are
steamed as soon as they are gathered: In
the case OF black tea the leaves are allowed
to ferment before drying. The result a
that the finished black tea contains much
less tannin than the green. The original
tea leaf possesses an oxidlxing euxyme
which IL destroyed In the green tea by
steaming In black tea. during fermeuta-
tion. the engine oxidises the tannin. and
gives rise to a brownish product
Evening star., 1902-03-17
A Strategic Wedge.

From the Calcutta Friend Of India.
s. The Persian gulf IL vital to Great Britain
and to India. II Russia were 20 accom-
plish what shs undoubtediy aims at-nsme-
IL. the establishment ef her political su-
premacy IN m unbrokeu line from her pres
ene fremfie1 Gown 70 any OOavenieAe point
On the Psr1iaa -sulf-le wosad have the es-
feet of.A wedge driven betWsen Great Brit
Ella and India.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Doubtful Compliment.

From che Cklcngo .NeWs.
ssssee-"Do you consider 1aooersoh. q
pissse--sure. why. tina. fellow Is actu-
ally capable Of anything"
Evening star., 1902-03-17
In Old Kentucky.

From the Chicago News. :.
"Its no uss 10 tafk. colonaa," said th3
village postmaster: your argument wonS
hold water"
water, sAh!s e9dalEned. Ire, calpnsl, In
dtenantly.. WHO said anything: about holop
inG water, sahr' - =
Evening star., 1902-03-17

1t matters little what It 10 that you want
whether q situation or 4 servant-a
want" ad. In The Star will reach the per-
son who can hll your need.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

II you want vs<k read TIE want soaumns
Of The Star.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12

HOLINESS MEETING CLOSES
Cases of Divine Healing Reported Dur.
ing Ten Days Session in Camp.

MoUNDsyILLE, w. Va, June p
The Holiness campmeeting closed
today after 10 days of the most sue
cessful sessions the denomination
has ever held. The attendance thia
year was very large, including more
than 100 ministers and hundreds of
gospel workers. AT the Trumpet
Home more than 10000 meals were
served, while great many people
were entertained elsewhere.
No charges were made for any
thing, not even meals or lodging, at
the Trumpet Home For those who
desired 20 contribute to the support
Of the meeting boxes were placed at
two OF three points about the audi
forum and home, and the free will
transformations contributions in this
way will about meet the expense.
A great number of cases OF divine
healing are reported from the meet
ings. A little girl could he noticed
romping about the grounds who, it
is said, was brought from Northern
Ohio to the meeting totally blind.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
NOT SATITFIED

Are the Sturgiss Backers-SO They
Have Demanded a Recount of the
Votes of the Primaries in Taylor
County.
GRAFTON, w. Va, June 12.-At-
torney j. Gran st. Clair, representing
the interests OF Gen. Geo. G. Sturgiss
in his senatorial race, notified the coun-
ty committee that his client would
ask for recount of the vote of the
entire county in the contest between
Sturgiss and Swisher On the face Of
the returns Swisher is ninety three
votes ahead. In knottsville District,
at one voting place thirty nine sample
ballots were voted, thirty being
for Swisher. These Mr.. St. Clair
claims are illegal and should not be
counted, while on the other hand the
clerks at this place claim that no
irregularity existed, that the ballots
were handed to the voters by the COM
missioners and should be counted. A
good deal OF bad blood exists. and 1t
IS hard to tell where the outcome will
be. The committee will meet again
Thursday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
Locks on the River are to be Closed.

Lock No. on the Monongahela
river will be closed to navigation from
I O'Clock Friday morning until 7
o'clock the following morning, the
government having sent out notices
to boat owners. The leaky condition
Of the locks demand repairs and a
large force of men will be set at work
to mend them, so as to inconvenience
navigation as little as possible. The
river packets also will have to carry
on their trade without coming into
the Pittsburg harbor GU that day.
Lock No. on the Monongahela river
is closed to navigation but the lock
1t is said will be open to navigation
on Friday. A new gate is being put
in position which blocked commerce
at that point. None of the Morgan
town packets are able to get through
to Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
stockholders, Meetlng.

Notice is hereby given that the stock
holders of the Green brier, Monongahe-
La d Pittsburg r. r. Co. will hold their
first meeting for the purpose Of organi-
zation and such other proceedings as
may be had at an annual meeting, and
to do and perform all other business
necessary and proper to be done under
the laws of the stockholders meeting
on the
14th DAY OF JULY, 1902,
at the offices of McGraw & Post in the
town of Grafton, in the county of Tay-
Tor, State of West Virginia, lat 10 o'clock
q. M.
The incorporators of said Railroad
Company have opened books offsub-
scription to the capital stock of said
Company at the Grafton Bank in said
town, county and State, under the d.
rection Of Charles R. Durbin, Esq.
Signed JOHN II. McGRAw,
MELVILLE D. PosT,
LHAs r. D0RBIN,
A. f. WARDER,
GEO. M. WHITESCARvER.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
BRIEF SKETCH
OF the Life and Services of the Late
DIR. Gideon Martin at one Time a
Minister in Morgant0wn.

The following sketch of Dr. Gideon
Martin appeared in Fairmont paper.
1t will be found To interest many OF
our people who knew him:
DR.. Martin was born April 80 1915.
He was son Of Stephen and Gather
inc (RegeD Martin and was born In
Lewis county. Virginia, (now West
Virginia). Rev. Martin grew to man
hood on the farm and received his
early education in the subscription
schools OF Harrison county Later he
took an advanced course under Prof.
L. A. Morris in high school on Elk
Creek. At twenty two years OF age
he began his ministerial work. In
1887 he was admitted to the Pittsburg
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and served as minister for
fifty four years. He travelled over a
large part OF West Virginia, was two
years in Pennsylvania and served a
short time at Leavenworth, Kansas,
spent three years as chaplain of the
Fifteenth West Virginia Infantry.
The degree OF d. D., was then confer
red upon him by Mount Union Col
lege of Ohio. He filed three stations
at Wheeling, one at Morgantown and
one at Fairmont, and was presiding
elder of the West Virginia Conference
for four terms OF four years each.
DR.. Martin was united in marriage
to Miss Eleanor Bailey daughter OF
DR.. bloomsbury Bailey OF Harrison
county, in 1841. To this union were
born eight children, three of whom
survive as follows: Miss Edith Ann,
at home; DR.. Karl Elliott Martin d.
rector of music in leading church in
New York: Mr.. James Stevens Martin
resident OF Pittsburg engaged as a
vocal instructor.in that city.
DR.. Martin first came to Fairmont
in 1S4S and since that time has resid-
ed here with the exception Of few
years, when at times he was assigned
| to other charges. He was one OF the
oldest ministers of the West Virginia
| Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, and no one was ever bet
| ter known or more highly esteemed
than DR.. Gideon Martin. He render
ed most faithful service as minister
Of the gospel and as citizen, was a
true and noble gentleman. He was
earnest and sincere and his entire ca
reer was one of honor and usefulness.
In all his undertakings he was sue
cessful and as minister he ranked In
eloquence and power.
For more than ten years past he has
lead a retired life, but at times when
in good health, he would engage in
his ministerial work, and occasionally
riage ceremonies, etc. The citizens OF
Fairmont had learned to love him and
to everyone, he was held 10 the very
highest esteem. He had won from
everyone deep and wide felt res pecl
and honor.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
Locals and Personals.

A DAUGHTER has been born to Mr..
and Mrs. Allison. Mr.. Allison is an
engineer on the M. & K railroad.
Miss Lynn Waddell of Brandonville
who is very we'll known here Is visit
ing Miss Villa Brand.
Miss Rachel Faris OF Bridgeport
and Miss Helen Wood of Uniontown
are visiting Mrs. Sarah Wood on
Front street.
Manner Jenkins OF Piedmont Grand
Keeper of Records and Seals of the
state Grand Lodge X OF P arrived
this morning to consult with local Of
ficers OF the order on business of In
terest to the fraternity.
THE D. o. ID. A. G. club entertain
ed a number Of their friends at the
home of Miss Lulu Kelly on Foundry
street last evening. Those who were
present enjoyed the affair very much.
DIR. Bristol, OF Washington, who
will deliver the baccalaureate SER
mon on Sunday next will be the
guest of DR.. Leech while here,
THEODORE BARKER has arranged
to have another "Deering Day.. The
date is Saturday, June 2lst. One
handred and ten machines will be
delivered to purchasers on that day.
There will be street parade, q band
and some other demonstrations. Ev-
cry farmer in the county is invited
to be present.
Messrs. j. j. Gosser, of Emlenton
t. b. Gregory, of Foxburg, and +.
j. Roland, of Franklin, Pa. members
of the Union Gas and Water Compa'
ny, arrived here yesterday to attend
the annual meeting Of the company
II 10 unnecessary to say that the com.
pany Is one of our best institutions
financially and one OF the greatest
agents OF improvement the city has
ever had.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
HIGHLY ENDORSED
Is Professor Samuel by His Patrons
Consultation Free.

Professor Samuel, the famous ex-
pert in vision of the human eye, is
at the Wallace House.
Many of the best people in this
vicinity, who have been treated en-
dorsed his skill and reliability and
are proud to commend him. He de-
sires to thank his patrons. The con-
fidence reposed in his skill has never
been betrayed, and the patrons OF
today are the recommendation OF
tomorrow.
Why suffer with your eyes?
Many prominent citizens have had
impaired vision restored; nothing
marvellous only scientific assistance
to nature. If you have blurring,
dizziness, neuralgia headache, wink
ing, trembling spells, burning,
smarting of the eyes, call immediate
ly. Consultation free.
References: ~ George c. Sturgiss,
Prof. Thos E. Hodges, Prof. T. C.
Atkeson, Gov A. B. Fleming and
many Others.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
RECOUNT ON.
Taylor County Ballots Being Counted
Again-S Sample Ballots were Cast.

The recount in the Taylor county
election is in progress today. The
result oft is awaited with much in
terest in Morgantown by the friends
of Mr.. Sturgiss. Mr.. Swisher says
that he has no fears as to the out
come of the affair.
In connection with the recount
the following special has been sent
out from Grafton:
The recount which was set for
today has been ordered for the sat
isfaction of the friends of Mr.. Stur-
giss. An incident that helped to
bring about the recount order was
owing to the fact that the ballots
from the Roster school house pre-
einct, in Knottsville district, were
received unsealed or unconfined in
any manner, and thereupon it was
also discovered that some of the yell
low sample ballots had been voted at
that place. The sample ballots, how
ever, were regularly signed by the
CtS1tiOh CiCi ms az Iiidp poiAh1 PidSO
and had been handed out. received
and placed in the ballot box in the
usual manner This precinct gave
Geo. c. Sturgiss 7 votes and G. w.
Swisher 50 votes, or majority for
Swisher OF Is. A few of the Stur-
glss workers here have been ripe for a
scrap ever since the election and, re
CARELESS of the fact that Swisher has
majority over Sturgiss of SO votes
they propose to contest the result.
The recount will in no wise iniure
Mr. Swisher, as the committee would
hardly allow the ballots cast at the
Roster school by intelligent and con.
scientious Republicans to be thrown
out thereby bringing discord into
the party in Taylor county. The re-
count order however, is creating
considerable interest in Republican
circles, and whole lot of mirth
among Democratic politicians.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
Program or CONNIE n cement.
THURSDAY JUNE L.

S:30P. NJ. JOINT Debate between
representatives of the Columbian
and the Parthenon Literary Soci-
cites.
FRIDAY, JUNE Ii.
$50 P. Nj. Debate between repre-
sentatiyes of the College of Law.
SATURDAY JUNE IA.
$50 P. M. Regents Prize Decla-
nation Contest.
SUNDAY, JUNE Is.
HOO A. M. Baccalaureate Sermon,
by Rev. f. M. Bristol, d. d., Wash
ington, d. G.
8:30p. NJ. Sermon before Univer-
sity Y. NJ. G. A. and Y. w. c. A.,
BY DR. Bristol.
MONDAY, JUNE Is.
500 P. NJ. Competitive Drill Of the
Cadet Corps Athletic Fie(d)
$50 P NJ. Commencement Recital
of the School of Music
TUESDAY, JUNE II
2:00P. NJ. Competition for Corps
Colors { Athletic Eield)
1905 90 P. NJ Exhibition Of
the Department of Fine Arts { Room
II, Science Hall
$50 P. Nj. Inter Society Contest.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is
1000 A. NJ. Athletic Field Day.
$4,000 P. NJ. Exhibition of
the Department of Fine Arts Room
II. Science Hall.
300 P. M. Glass Day Exercises
(Campus).
$50 P. NJ. Wiles' Prize Oratorical
Contest
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, COMMENCEMENT
DAY.
1000 A. NJ. Commencement Exer-
cises. Addresses by President D.
B. Purinton and His Excellency.
Hon, A. B. White, Governor Of
West Virginia.
1890 p NJ. University Dinner
under auspices OF Alumni Assoeia
ton Armory.
800 p. NJ. Exhibition Drill of Ca
Diet Corps Athletic Field
$50 P. M. Commencement Ball
(Armory)
Note: Unless otherwise Indicated
the exercises will be held 10 ON
mencement Hall.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
SHOOTING ARRAY.
Post Pay Day Celebration at
Little Falls

Results In Colered Woman Receiving
Pistol BalI-She had Smashed a
Colored Gent over the Head with a
Lamp and He Returned by Shooting
Her with Thirty Eight.
Hester Ross colored girl from
Fairmont is in the Hartigan hospi
tai with a thirty eight piston ball in
her system which she received last
night in little celebration at Little
Falls last night. Fhe festival FOL
lowed on the heels OF pay day at
look thirteen yesterday.
The people who were implicated
had been working on the locks and
were in the employe of Gillespie and
Company. After they got their
money they procured some booze
and started celebration in honor Of
the event
About dozen colored gents and
couple of dusky damsels were in
one of the cabins when fight
started. Joe somebody or other
whose last name does not matter be
came engaged in a fight with an
other eolored man.
Hester Ross undertook to cast oil
on the troubled waters. She took a
lighted lamp in order to do this and
smashed Mr.. Joe over the head with
it.
He did not relish this little pleas
antry on her part and in order to
show that he did not appreciate it
pulled thirty eight and fired at
her.
The crowd at once adjourned.
Joe went as one of the girls express
ed 1t with the builds" He has not
been seen since DR.. Hartigan was
called and had the girl brought to
town.
The ball was found to have en-
tered the pelvic region but the probe
failed to locate it. She is resting
easy and is expected to recover. No
warrants have been issued