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EIGHT KILLED BY
EXPLOSION OF GAS

NEW YORK, May 21.--An explosion
occurred in the gas house IN the yards
of the New York Central Railroad, at
154th Street and Sheridan Avenue this
morning.
1t Is reported that eight bodies have
been taken from the scene and the DO
lice think that other deaths occurred.
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KING ALLOWED HIS SHED.

John F. King, of no Sixteenth Street
northeast. will be informed by the Dis
trict Commissioners that the building
of the shed in the rear of 7OS Sixteenth
Street is in accordance with the build
ing regulations.
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llQS tOUdy .OS o.,
High tide tomorrow. 80 a. m, 1855 .. M.
Low tide tomorrow 10:18 "a m. 1924 pm.
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TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today ...-.........7.20 D. m
Sun rises tomorrow .433 a m
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Fair tonight and tomor-
row; light, variable winds.
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tary Of War gave 1t his hearty concurrence.
with the added injunction that plot be
reserved for a war college. Later funds
were made available by him for beginning
the Improvement. The country IL there
fore indebted to the Secretary of War for
taking the first practical steps toward Civ
ing the army war college and locating
IT upon the military grounds within the
city of Washington.
His fndefatigable labors in securing by
legal enactment the funds necessary for
the construction, and his wise decision that
the architectural. plans for the buildings
comprising the war college and the engineer
school should accord with the high aims
had in view In their erection, will link his
name for all time, with these buildings and
the success of the instruction to be given
within them"
After q short pause Secretary Root said
In part:
peace by intelligent and adequate prepara-
lion to repeI aggression, this institution is
founded It 10 growth and: not new de-
parture. 1t is natuSh and necessary de
yeIopment of the views with which General
Grant established the artillery school at
Fortress Monroe General Sherman estab-
!fshed the infantry and Cavalry school at
Fort Laxyenworth. and General Sheridan
established the school of application for
cavalry and Hight artillery at Fort Riley.
Following the same policy an engineers
school of application. a school Of submarine
defense and an army medical school were
afterward established All Of these tnstitu-
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tlons were practically suspended during
the war with Spain and In the Philippines.
An AAvsueA Dam anded

lions were practically suspended during
tho war with Spain and In the Philippines
An Advance Demanded.
when the time came for their re-estso-
lishrnent Ii had become evident that not
merely restoration. but an advance and en-
largement OF military education were de-
manded by the enlargement Of our army,
the advance and greater complexity OF mill
tary science, the increased proportion Of
officers who had not the benefit of West
Point education. and the wider range Of
military problems which the possibilities OF
our national growth force upon our atten-
ton The growth of separate institutions
had reached point where their efficiency
could be increased and the results Of their
work could be utilized best by bringing
them into relation as parts Of general
system Of military education under the in
spection and supervision of single co-orii-
mating and controlling body. and by supple
menting their work with q postgraduate
course which should carry their best men
onward along the lines of research and of
thought by which experience and theory
combine to the making OF skillful COM
manders of armies. Such system the army
h now putting in force as rapidly as posi-
BILE. The special service schools have been
re-estabIished. A system of schools has
been established at the principal posts and
IL being extended to all the considerable
posts Of the country under which COM
pui9Ory course, following 4 prescribed cur
riculum. Is required from all junior officers.
It is the design OF the board, already provid-
ed by general orders. that the best men from
the post schools shah be graded up to the
Leavenworth College and the special serv-
ice schools: that the best men from the
Leavenworth college and the special serv-
ice schools shall be graded up to the post
graduate course Of the war college. there
to study and confer upon the great prob
lens Of national defense. Of military sci
ence and Of responsible command.
Practical Course Of Study.
THE courses Of instruction in all the
schools at all stages are In the highest de-
gree practical as well as theoretical. and
military aptitude tested by the exercise Of
actual command will hold leading place in
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with modern methods as devised by General
Sherman over a quarter Of a century ago.
It takes time and thought and care to work
out necessary reforms. They don't come
In Jump. All kinds Of distractions OF de-
Hberate purpose, distractions Of mere tn
ertia, distractions of carelessness, have to
be met with and overcome, but at last
they are overcome II only a sufficient In
tensity OF purpose lies behind those backing
the reform. And now these great steps
have been taken.
T Increased Emciency.
Methods have been provided for securing
the increased efficiency Of the army. and it
rests with the army itself to profit by what
has been done: More and more II has be-.
come evident IN modern war that the eff
CLERGY Of the unit, of the individual officer
and the individual enlisted man. is going to
be the prime factor IN deciding the fate Of
fought fields The exercises of the bar
racks and the. parade ground do not make
5iper cent Of the soldiers real work and do
not count for 3 per cent in his real efii-
cheney. They are. very spectacular. serve a
good purpose and must be well done. but
they count for but the smallest part In the
qualities the sum Of which make the army
effective or ineffective In actual service
Officer and man alike must be trained to
the highest point In the theory and In the
practice Of the profession. OF course 1t Is
mere truism to say that If they are trained
In the theory without the crowning OF prac-
tiee they will amount to nothing; but they
must have the training and the theory, too.
They must have that training or they never
can reach the highest standard Of perfec-
ton In their art The army of the United
States is, and it Is not desirable that 1t
should be otherwise, small army relative
ly to the population of the country, but we
have right to expect that that small army
shall represent for it's size the very highest
point of efficiency of any army in the CIV
iiized world (applausel and have the
most absolute faith that to that degree of
efficiency 1t will attain. and that 1t will at
tain it in no small part because of the wise
and jealous use 1t will make Of the oppor-
tunities afforded by the erection of this very
building" Cloud and continuous applause)
Secretary Root introduced.
In introducing the Secretary of War. Cen
eral Gillespie said:
when the engineer school was trans
ferred from New York harbor to Washing
ton barracks in the autumn of 1901. it was
known that the old arsenal buildings were
not suited to the needs Of the engineer
school under the new plans Of desired sue
fulness and when the chief Of engineers
presented to the Secretary Of War for APP
prevail g. project for the erection of new
buildings, together with plans for charging
and identifying the reservation. the Secre-
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Continued from Second Page)
the stand, the nag. gt the chief executive
was run to the peak on the stand General
8. M. B. Young, president of the war col
lege board, received Mr.. Roosevelt on the
stand. Immediately after the arrival Of
the President General Gillespie stepped to
the front: and introduced Bishop Satterlee.
who pronounced an Invocation, after which
the band of thee sfgineer, corps played
The Star spanglgds Bannsr-'s,!. .o.: s..
President Roosevelt introduced >,
q General GILLESPIE 'ahen introduced the
President as follow B? 30"
=, I'VE are forttnat o M having with us TO-
day the President Of the United States to
stse emphasiss byrhiso prasehcaut the htgn
purposes f., Which 4 Air iny War College
should be present at the laying OF the cor
ner stone to dedicatessit in; words which
shall gesforth ITO the army as an incentive
e every eligible officer to at himself by
/, the advanced instruction proposed to be
given within the walls Of the college
n When the cheers which greeted the Pres
ident had s,1bsided be said: ,.g:zs s.A,g
The Presidents Remarks
"Gentlemen and Ladies': It, should be a
matter of pride and ngratulatian, to every
American citizen interested In the welfare
Of his country that, today we lay the foun-
dalton stone Nof a building, the erection of
which signalizes long stride forward in
securing the efficiency Of the United States
army. a step less important than that
marked by the enactment of the law to
create general staff. but a step supple-
menting the passage OF the act, rounding it
out and rendering It Of q far wider and far
deeper usefulness
Zone word first to the nation and then
another word to the army. To the nation
first: 1t has we'll been said that the surest
way to invite national disaster Is for ma
ton to be opulent, aggressive and unarmed.
(Applause.) The nation that is rich, that Is
50 high-spirited as to be somewhat careless
Of giving offense, and that refrains from
that preparedness which IL absolutely nee
essary II efficiency IN war Is ever to be
shown-such a nation Is laying deep the
Foundation for humiliation aud disaster.
As a people, whether We will or not. we
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PLAT OF IMPROVED REsERvAT1 ON

the determination Of merit. To the men
thus sifted out from the great mass Of off
GERS by the demonStrat ton of superior intel
ligence and devotion to their profession the
commander-in-chief will naturally turn TOT
details to important service and promouon
to higher rank. Membership in the war
college will mean honor and opportunity.
In its confidential archives will be garnered
the results Of the best thought Of the army.
and in the continuous existence OF the In
stitution, always changing in its elements
as men come and go, but remaining itself
unchanged. will be found continuity OF
knowledge, of thought and Of military poll
cy always available for practical uses I'M
der the supervision Of the general staff. OF
which the war college board will form
part"
In conclusion Secretary Root told Of the
development OF the military service through
Officers of the army.
Gen. Young's Address.
When SECRETARY Root had finished his
address and after the applause had died
out General Gillespie introduced General
s. M. B. Young. General Young said:
eft IL said by one of the most careful
writers and military students Of our mother
country that The main qualities which
characterize the American soldier from the
European soldier are shrawdness, strength,
valor and personal intelligence. The nat
eral fearlessness of responsibility are as
conspicuous among the soldiers az In the
nation at large - 80.
when we contemplate the colossal sac
rifiee of human life In the federal and con-
federate armies during the civil war on
the altar Of patriotism ard love OF country.
for principles which. although diametrtcal-
ly opposed. were equally dear to their
hearts we are profoundly impressed with
the inheritance Of grand qualities in our
people which enable them to give their
lives q willing sacrifice for their country.
This unselfish patriotism displayed by the
soldiers Of our country during the civil war
commanded the admiration Of the world.
Neither northerner nor Southernef consid-
cred his life the most precious OF earthly
possessions.
BeneAciaries Of the College.
The children OF these men are as much
as may be to become the benehciaries Of
this war college. directly or indirectly or
remotely. We owe II to them that they
shall have fair opportunity for discipline Of
the mind: for improving and fostering those
inherent qualities which gave birth to our
nation; which guarded lis in our infancy;
which sustained us in childhood and which
carried us to where we stand today, the
leading nation Of the world. We owe to
the memory OF those brave patriots who
sacrificed their lives on the field of glory
that we might live and enjoy the govern
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physical ven being o. HIS troops. But a.
1t Is impossible for . commander to person.
ally supsrintend all the dstails necessary to
the thorough preparation OF an army for
efficient field operations, he must be sur
rounded by an efficient STAFF body of
trained officers who have studied and work
ed out to a successful solution all problems
In these questions. and who realize the
enormous responsibilities that rest on the
commander who has In his keeping not only
the lives OF the patriotic soldiers, but the
fate Of a battle may sometimes depend on q
matter that would appear of small impor-
lance to the uneducated soldier.
Study and Experience.
Knowledge gained by study. or born of
experience. or that which Is better-study
and experiments essential In preparation
for war. The best means TO avert a war is
to be fully prepared for It. When war is in
evitable 1t should be made quick, and the
contest should be made short. sharp and
decisive as the full power of our govern
ment and the best ability OF our country
could make 1t. It Is the duty OF the War
College board to carry out the intentions
and purposes OF our honored commander
fn-chief and his most worthy Secretary of
War, to see to It that the young officers OF
our army shall have full opportunity for
attaining high grade of efficiency in their
chosen profession. and that our army Is
comparable to the armies OF the world as
our government compares with the other
governments"
Architect Charles f. McKim was then
introduced and after bowling resumed his
seat. The laying OF the corner stone. ac-
cording to the Masonic ritual. The cere-
monies We're conducted by the Grand Lodge
OF the District under the direction Of
Grand Master George II. Walker. The gavel
used In the spreading of the mortar is the
same gavel used by General George Wash
ington as master of his lodge Of Masons.
in laying the corner stone of the Capitol
building In 1913 and which has been used
at the laying Of the corner stone of almost
every public building in the District
Articles In Corner Stone
At the proper time the following articles
were placed In the corner stone. and the
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have reached the stage when we must play
a great part In the world. II Is not open to
us to decide vhefAee or not we sAaii play
It. All we have to decide IN whether we
n all Play K veil or IN. The part n before
M We haHentn play T. All that It rests
for uS to a1 y to say that We win play It
we'll lApplaUsa.)
sfu.> ,r.4,.,. p..,.~.,r,a.,<s..
AsRA
This nation has. by the mere trend Of
events been forced into q position Of world
mower during the na.t few vears II has
r..-on.,nt,t,s. -~..s,. go, :. -. g. .h..
'-1..1. . e 49, :. ~.
| eecsoens ana IN the orient as Wen ~ can
not bear these responsibilities aright unless
~ voice u potent for peace and justice, and
Tn vufca can he poeens for pea ca and fustice
on1v ON condition Of its being therousblv
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IDAHo's RECENT SELECTION.
Elect Hepburn Has Come East
on Legal Business. ~ $

Senator-elect Hepburn, OF 1dahos u IN the
city, having come east to attend 10 ieeal
business. Mr. Hepburn Is well known here
because Of his frequent visits during many
wears to look after matters In the Supreme
Court of the United States. He VIII be IN
the east until after March I. SO that In the
event of an extra session of the Senate he
win be here to be sworn In and % attend
the sessions.
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AfJ9
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ment Of the most benevolent Of nations.
Rather than assume that soldiers are con-
stunned by an fnordinate and bloodthirsty
ambition, It Is better to believe that a man
who has been brought up from his youth
to render loyal obedience is less likely TO
run counter to constituted authority than
one who has not. Our armies in Cuba, In
Porto Rico and In the Philippines turned
over their conquests to civil officers as soon
as the war had ceased.
The solid foundation Of the unselfish pa
triotism of the American soldier is his
great pride In the manhood Of his race.
Having gained this prominence among ma
lions. we must be diligasnt and vigilant to
maintain this supremacy by a studious,
righteous and just system of national adj
ministratfon and International relations.
In all nations war fs the instrument OF
diplomacy; in our country the soldier Is the
servant of the state. There is. then, log
ical reason for this institution for the lay
Ing of whose corner stone we are assem-
bled here today under the shadow of the
Capitol OF our country.
=. Art Of War Is Difficult.
The art of war Is difficult. To apply
strategic principles correctly the comman-
der must be able to accommodate strategy
to political exigencies. He must have a
clear knowiedge OF men as well as guess
tons OF supplies and transportation in all
their numerous branchea; of sanitation. and
Of every detail concerning the moral and
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ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.
HOTEL JACKSON,

On the Ocean Front at Virginia ave., overlooking
Boardwalk and Steel Pier. new. freproof
hotel 100 beautifully furnished rooms, with
unobstructed view Of ocean, many with bath
The hotel Is q model of elegance and superior
comfort Elevator steam heat; sun parior etc.
Cuisine and service of the highest standard.
Terms reasonable Write for folder.
fell 26t-12 CHARLES FL COPE.
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GIRLS COULD SHOOT BETTER.
Amusing Testimony Given Before Boer
War Commission

LONDON, September 22-The question re-
garding the accuracy of the shooting of the
British cruiser Powerfuls 47-inch guns,
which, 1t is claimed, saved the town of
LadysmitL from capture by the Beers has
brought to the front in a sensational man
ner Rear Admiral Lambton. who gained
much commendation for conveying the
naval guns to Ladysmith just before the
garrison Of that place was shut up by the
Beers
In his evidence before the South African
war commission Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter,
now commander of the forces in Scotland,
who passed through the siege, declared that
the practice with the naval guns was 50
bad that he Offered to take girls out OF
school who would serve the guns and make
as good practice"
Admiral Lambton has now published a
statement to the effect that Immediately
after he saw Gen. Hunters evidence he
wrote officially to the admiralty demanding
an unreserved apology from Gen. Hunter.
Admiral Lambton asks the newspapers to
abstain from comment pending develop
mentS.
Evening star., 1903-09-22
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
General Items Of News From the West
End.

Luther M Maddox, twenty three years of
age. residing at 1922 N street northwest
had two fingers of his left hand badly In
jured about $50 o'clock this morning by
their coming in contact with saw while
he was at work In the planning mill Of Mad
dox & Hayden. He was taken to George
town University Hospital in a buggy, and
was given medical attention.
Rev. James F. X. Mulvaney. s. J., pastor
Of Trinity Church. will visit Baltimore
Thursday afternoon and participate in the
reception given in honor of the return Of
Cardinal Gibbons from Rome. 1t is expect
ed that fifty of the male members of Trim
ity congregation will also go over Joining
other Washington laymen, who will parade
in the afternoon. The entire delegation will
leave on the 1:20 train in the afternoon.
The Linthicum Institute has arranged to
resume It's sessions Monday, October g.
The entire first week will be given to the
enrolment of old and new scholars. 1t is
under stood that there will be no free pub
lie night school in Georgetown this year,
the board Of education allowing Linthicum
Institute the night field to itself
Rev. Charles Alvin Smith, pastor of Peck
Memorial Chapel, returned home on Sunday
evening last. An appropriate service of
welcome was held In the church, and the
pastor was presented with a souvenir In
token of his twelve years service
Evening star., 1903-09-22
DOWN IN OLD VIRGINIA.
Northampton is the Best Behaved
County of the State.

SOuuty VI IAC 0IdtC.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, September CIV. R..
Hearst, proprietor of the New York Aneri-
can and other newspapers, and representa-
tive-elect. is reported to be considering the
proposition of starting newspaper in the
south. 1t Is reported that he will select
either Virginia or North Carolina, the cities
suggested being Richmond, Va, or Raleigh
or Greensboro N. c.
Crime has almost completely disappeared
In the county of Northampton, Va. There
has not been a prisoner in the county Jail
for eighteen months. and the jailor has had
to be suspended for want Of occupation.
There has been but one criminal case of i'm
portance in Northampton county for seven
years.
In Thompson valley, Tayewell county,
Va, Robert Sawyers. the five-year-old son
of John Sawyers, was roasted alive. The
father had been burning logs in a new
ground and went out to work them over,
being accompanied by his children. Robert
fell in the fire and was burned up. The
child's twelve-yearo brother was badly
burned In trying to rescue him.
Operators have just purchased the Laurel
Creek, Va, railway and turned it over to
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The
price paid is said to have been $50 900.
w. E. Brown of Rich Square, N. c.. fore
man of bridge building force. was burned
to death in a caboose which was set on fire
wreck near Henderson, N. c. A second
man is missing.
Lumbermen state that the supply Of cut
timber on hand at the various mills
throughout this section exceeds in large
proportion the demands, and that trade
generally is very inactive. Business is un-
usually dull, and most of the mills have
yards full Of unsold lumber.
Evening star., 1903-09-22
TO BE GIVEN A TRIAL.
New Device to Prevent the Fouling OF
Flags

Mr.. George NJ. Griffith of Alb 9th street
southwest has invented a device designed
to prevent the fouling of flags when raised
on the staffs and flung to the breeze 1t IS
a small ball, arranged on pivot, on the
top of the staff, with halyard attachments
so arranged that the flag is kept free from
the staff regardless of the force, direction
or chara cter of the wind.
With the approval Of Capt. Baird, super
intendent of the State, War and Navy De-
partments building, the tall flag staff over
the roof of the War Department. on the
avenue front, was today provided with TINS
device, the work being personally super
vised by the inventor.
The value of such device is fully appre-
ciated In the military service, as the foul
ing of flags has always been a source OF
perplexity and satisfaction. 1t Is said
that up to this time it has been Impossible
to devise any means for preventing a nag
from getting wound around the pole. Mr.
Griffith's invention will be given thorough
practical test, and If 1t realizes the claims
of the inventor 1t may be adopted in the
military service.