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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
GRANDSTAND FELL.
Three Persons Fatally Hurt in Acct
dent at LeayenWorth,

A Leavenworth. Kan, dispatch says: A
grandstand on a knoll in the Fort Leaven-
worth reservation gave way this afternoon
while a sham battle was being fought by
regular troops Twenty-four persons were
injured, three fatally. Many of those injur-
ed received broken legs. The stand was put
I'D this morning. Fully fifteen hundred peo
pie crowded upon 1t.
There was a heavy artillery duel with
siege guns, and three battalions of infantry
were using black powder, covering the field
with heavy smoke. when some one an
nounced that the cavalry was emerging
from a ravine to charge. The people on the
grandstand jumped up to see them through
the smoke and the stand went down with
crash.
The utmost confusion followed, increased
by the shrieks of the victims. 1t was found
that many persons were pinned under the
boards. Hundreds who were walking on the
ground rushed to the stand looking for rela-
tives. The confusion was 1ndescribabie,
until the regular soldiers formed line and
kept all back not injured or caring for those
injured. The battle. which was at its height
on the opposite side of the road, was called
off at once. and the soldiers. directed by
their officers began taking care OF the IN
jured. Ambulances were used to convey
people to the city hospitals. and within an
hour after the accident the injured had all
been removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
A Cretan Museum.
From the Ac deny.

From the Ac deny
DIR. Arthur Evans has ceased, for the
time, his great labors in Crete, whereby he
is entirely reconstructing what is, to us
westerns, the most important epoch in his
tory. The question has been asked, Where
are his treasurers to be stored? and many
who saw his exhibition at Burlingto on House
last winter have hoped that some of them
might find their way, considering DR.. Ev-
ans nationality, to the British Museum. 1t
IS now reported from Munich however that
the foundation stone of a Cretan Museum
has been laid in Gambia, wherein there will
be stored all the priceless antiquities which
have already rewarded DIR. Evans for his
spadework IN KnossoS. Remembering the
shame of the Elgin marbles, we can only
say that this is well. Crete, to which we
owe q debt that is as yet inesumable, is
surely entitled to the possession of those
great beginnings of fine art and those sig
nihcant clay tablets with which she init
ated European history three thousand five
hundred years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
A Medical Defense Of Corsets.

From the Medical Press and Circular.
The use of the corset is to transmit the
pressure Of the skirt bands to the hips and
the ribs. and so to protect from their pres
sure the organs in the region OF the waist.
The conclusion Is that so long as skirt
bands are fastened round. the waist corsets
should be worn. They should be sitter
than usually made II they are effectively to
protect the soft middle portion Of the body
from the pressure Of the waistband. The
front should be quite straight, and the
waist measurement should be at least as
large as the wearer's waist. measured over
q single soft garment The abuse Of the
article consists in employing 1t as q means
OF COMPRISING that which 1t was meant
to protect from COMPRISING, namely, the
soft middle portion of the body, Fashion
In corsets has OF late made q motion in the
right direction In tia straight sttff front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
THE AMERICAN SHOE.
Relative Merit of English and United
States Footwear

From the Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Considerable controversy and discussion
has been INDUCED in of late by certain En-
glish shoe manufact urers, wholesalers and
trade journals regarding the solidity and
wearing qualities of American shoes, and
in treating on the subject the remarks have
invariably been uncomplimentary to our
manufacturers.
Some have unblushingly stated that the
Yankee shoe is unfit for the English mar
ket, owing to the fact that after 1t has
once been worn in the rain it is practically
unfit for further wear. Such libelous state-
ments scarcely need any comment, for our
comparatively large exports to Great Brit
tain during the past two years are direct
and substantial Endorsement of the grow
ing popularity of the American shoe there.
1t was only recently that the conservative
London Times humorously remarked that
If the importation of boots and shoes into
England was not checked it would only be
a question of a short time when every En-
gliShman would know how 1t felt to be in
American shoes.
The style and finish of the Yankee shoe
Is such that its superiority goes unques-
toned by it's enemies, and therefore the
only opening for attacking Its merits lies
in questioning it's makeup and wearing
qualities. American shoe producers cater
ing for foreign trade realize that some En-
glish shoe manufacturers lose no opportu-
nifty of defaming the solidity of the Yam
kee boots and shoes, and they have in
measure defended themselves by furnishing
foreign shoe buyers with an honest descrip-
ton of the makeup of .ieir goods.
No attempt has been made to deceive the
buyer or prospective buyer of American
shoes. He has been informed that IL b
needed shoe to sell at 81 or less he would
get an article which would contain more
or less "compo," but that II he wanted Q
solid shoe it would be furnished and
warranted to wear equal to any English
made boot" selling at relative price.
Many United States shoe manufacturers
have publicly announced their views OF
what they consider constitutes SOLID"
SHOE and in all cases they state that they
understand solid" shoe to mean an ar
ticle with outer sole, inner sole. half sole
and counter to be cut from good sole leather
one piece thick. The workmanship must
be first-class and the shoe entirely free
from pasted leather or "compo" of any
description.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
The British Museum Lottery.
From the London Chronicle.


In connection with the contemplated ex-
tension Of the British Museum at cost OF
about 100000 it is interesting to note that
the original funds for the establishment of
the institution were raised by lottery. 1t
was authorized by an act of parliament
passed in 1853. and the archbishop Of Can
terbury the lord chancellor and the speaker
were the managers and trustees, each Of
them being authorized by the act to receive
an honorarium of f1OO for the trouble The
amount OF the lottery was f3OO 600 raised
by Is tickets, to provide 100000 for prizes
varying In value from 10000 to flo, and
100000 for the purchase of the Sloane col
lections and the Harleian ibrary-the
nucleus of the museum-and for the pro-
vision of suitable cases for such acouisi-
tons. and of house room and attendants.
The operations of one Peter Leheup
ESD made lie lottery notorious. He
fraudulently 'cornered' the tickets. 6 600 or
so of them passing by his aid to a Sampson
Gideon, who sold them at a premium An
inquiry into the matter instituted by the
house of commons resulted in the prosecu-
ton by the attorney general of Leheup for
a violation of the act and breach of trust
The penalty was a fine of fl 600. but this. II
would seem. was by no means excessive. as
10000 was Leheup's estimated profits from
the fraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
List Playing Chopin.
From the Booklovers Magazine.

AS List played, his demeanor changed
in sympathy with the intensely dramatic
content of the work. During the somber
phantasy, his teeth were set, his lips and
massive jaw firm, his entire face almost
rigid: his gray eyes burned with the COM
posers inspiration, and his body straight
ened out as he leaned somewhat away
from the keyboard. When he struck the
ponderous chords of terror, there was a
vehemence almost diabolical in the sudden
swoop of his great hands, and the ire
mendous crash fairly made one SILVER. His
nostrils became distended and his breath
came quickly, as one laboring under great
excitement. Indeed, it seemed that the
in his earlier years, he had been on
such friendly terms, had completely mas
tered him; as though he felt himself again
In his presence, and he would once more
prove his devotion to Chopin's inspired art,
and show him that List still knew and
could portray his innermost soul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
ENGAGEMENT DENIED.
Hobson Not to Marry Daughter Of W..
J. BRYAN.

Hobson Not to Marry Daughter OF w.
j. Bryan.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, September 9.-Capt.
Richmond Pearson Hobson. now at
Waynesboro. N. c., was given an elaborate
reception by the Daughters of the American
Revolution at Brannercrest, the summer
home at Waynesboro' of DR.. and Mrs. Jas.
Atkins of Nashville. Tenn. there being 2OO
or more guests. The receiving party con-
sisted of DR.. and Mrs. Atkins, Capt. Hob
son, Miss Margaret Hobson. Miss Mary
Love Springfield. state regent of the Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution, and Mrs. M. J. Bran
ner regent Of the Waynesboro' chapter. A
magnificent dinner was served. Nothing
further has been said at Waynesboro con-
corning the engagement of Capt. Hobson
and Miss Ruth Bryan. daughter of William
Jennings Bryan OF Lincoln. Neb.. since the
denial Of the same by Mrs. Bryan. That
frequent letters pass between Capt. Hobson
and Miss Bryan Ia, however. not denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
GREAT HOSPITAL PLANNED.
Portsmouth, Va, to Be Most Important
Naval Station.
,ecial Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH. Va, September 9.-The
Naval Hospital in this city will be made
the greatest institution Of the kind in the
United States, and at once. The visit of
the surgeon general Of the navy, Rear Ad-
miral P. M. Rixey, to the yard recently will
result in the expenditure of 100000 for
modern Improvements. which will more than
double the capacity of the hospital. There
are now some 200 beds In the institution
and under the scheme Of improvements
there will be some 800 beds.
Two modern wings will be erected In rear
wing will connect these. There will be iso-
lation wards and every modern conve-
nience. A new steam generating plant and
q pest house will form part of the scheme
of improvement.
DR.. Rixey states that as this is to be the
greatest naval station in America, the ia
cilities for the care Of the sick and wounded
must Of necessity keep pace with the
and Importance.
To committee Of citizens, headed by
Representative Harry L. Maynard, the sur
geon general stated that their plans for
identifying the west front Of the hospital
meet with his hearty approval, and that he
will recommend that handsome wall. with
iron gates, be placed on the park front
which will soon be the main approach to
hospital park. He said that he regarded
the old main building Of the hospital as one
of the most imposing and noble piles in the
United States, and that he would not for
the world touch a single stone of 1t. The
improvements will all be In the rear Of the
old building, which will still be used for
administrative purposes.
The improvements which will be put on
the west front of the park will be, in addi-
ton to the walls and gates, row of cleo
trio lights, walks and driveways and the
curbing of the east side of Park avenue
oil DIV INN
of this street.
He stated that his chief recommendation
will be for the improvement of this hospi-
tai. and that he would expect to have some
cheerful information for the members Of
the committee soon. He was enthusiastic
in telling of his plans for the improvement
Of the hospital and the grounds. and ap-
peared to take a real and lively interest in
the Dlan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Dragged With Peaches.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va. September Or. b. Nc
Caulley. newspaper man Of Fredericks-
burg. Va. was found in an unconscious
condition in that place by two young men
attracted to an old vacant lot by cries of
distress McCaulley upon regaining con-
seriousness declared that after eating two
fine looking peaches offered him by two
strangers he remembered nothing that hap
pened to him. The man when he ate the
peaches had 500 in cash in his pockets
and when found he had nothing. The
friends who gave him the "drugged
peaches have not yet been located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
A Treasure at a Book Stall.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
1t is still possible to pick UP a treasure in
a miscellaneous bundle at a London book
sale. In today's Athenaeum recent in
stance of such a piece Of luck is narrated.
1t was in a short-lived periodical called
Undergraduate Papers, four numbers of
which were published In 1857 and 1855 that
Mr.. Swfhburne commenced his literary
career. Copies are now exceedingly rare.
and the last quotation was f16 BY some
strange oversight a complete set Of the
Undergraduate Papers was included In q
bundle. and the whole lot. was sold the
other day for Is. at an auction room near
Piccadilly Circus. Tha fortunate purchaser
has since sold his Swinburnian treasure for
f'.a. So ignorant of the value OF the I'm
Gssgraduate Papers were the compilers OF
5 Q catalogue that they did not think this
otrticular item Of the bundle worth mem
..oning. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Small Fire.

An alarm was sounded from box 513
about 80 o'clock today for fire on the roof
Of house 633 South Carolina avenue south
east, occupied by William T. Buell.. A
section Of the fire department responded.
but before the f1remen arrived the blaze had
spread to the roofs of the adjoining houses
on each side. The fire was quickly extin-
guished but not before the roofs were dam
aged to such an extent that 1t will take
about $500 to make the necessary repairs.
The police were told that timer had been
at work on the roof Of Mr.. BuaNs house.
and that the fire probably originated from
sparks dropping from his stove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
MIDsHrPMAN DISQUALIFIED.
Old Wall Around Naval Academy Is
Being Demolished.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. September 9.-Mid-
shipman R. G.. Merritt of the third class
has been found physically disqualified, and
will resign.
Fourteen members of the Auxiliary Band
reported at the Santee today for duty at
the Naval Academy.
Work Of demolishing the old wall inclos-
ing the Naval Academy on the Hanover
street side to the river front has begun.
and a section has been completely RACED
from the chapel to the main gate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Lockout in Chicago,

CHICAGO, September 9.-Acting upon the
advice Of the Chicago Employers Associa-
ton, fourteen candy manufacturing con-
Germs closed today, and between 1900 and
1000 persons were thrown out of work as
the result of the strike action taken by the
candy makers union yesterday. The en-
ployers say that the lockout will continue
until the candy makers dissolve their union
and return to work as individuals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
The Main Thing.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Miss CheAus-'4ave you really promised
to marry old Mr.. eoldtox7.'
Miss skeem-*Yes.; and I hope to good
ness he'll keep his promise to me-"
Miss Chelltis-'Why, are-yo afraid he
won't marry you, after air.
Miss skesm-"Oh. mo. 1t isn't that; hut
he said he would die for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
For Wife Murder.
Special Dispatch to The EEehjng Star.

speclal D1spatcH % ING E g!gffl9tInE Sta''
NORFOLK. Va. Reptember 9.-Emmett
Boyett. the Kingstoff. N. c.. man who shot
down and killed mi the presence Of her
mother, his young ara BEAUTIFUL wife, Mrs.
Lena Boyett. from wrholp he had been sep
arated for some time. Was upon a prelimf-
nary hearing at Kingsten, sent on to the
grand jury without bali c No evidence. was
introduced for the accused and there was
no indication as to what defense will be
put up by the prisoner at his trial In the
superior court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Fond Of the Girls.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, September 9.-Mrs.
Jeanette s. Hoffman Of this city, who
complained in the police court recently
against her husband, J. w. Hoffman. pro-
prietor of the Mansion House Hotel. whom
she said she caught hugging, kissing and
fondling May Purcell, guest of the hotel,
has instituted proceedings for a divorce
from the hotel man. Charges OF more
sensational character than those already
preferred are expected when the case
comes TO trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Good Day for Turtles.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

NORFOLK. Va, September On. B.
Godfrey of Jonesboro. N. c., captured near
Neil Dalyrymple's pond, a turtle of such
strength, that after 1t had been shot by
Godfrey, the man was drawn for some dis
lance on its back. After being cleaned the
turtle produced half bushel of fine meat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Good as His Word.
rom the Philadelphia Press

From the Philadelphia Press.
Have you any Scent stamps7r inquired
the lady.
mo. ma'am." replied the drug clerk. alb
sent mindedly, but we have something
Just as good"
''Ha, no! Force Of habit! That's where
I caught your
mot at all. ma'am. can give you
two twos and q one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Beall Is Missing.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

NORFOLK, Va, September 9.-Chief Of
Police vellines received letter today from
T. Lloyd Mockabee, Atlantic building.
Washington. D. c.. asking the Norfolk au-
thorities to look out for the husband OF
Mrs. Glenwood Beall of Washington. who
left his home In that city August II in
search Of work and has not since been
heard from. He had considerable money
with him when he left. and the wife fears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
VIII Filed.

The will of Michael Burke, dated Sep
TENDER 8, 1903. was fled for probate late
this afternoon. The household effects Of the
testator are bequeathed to Kate q. Burke
and the residue OF the estate Is to be divid-
ed equally among the children Of the de-
cedent, Mary Burke Collins, Lawrence,
Kate g.. Joseph. John and James Burke.
The share OF the son James is to be held in
trust during his minority by Charles J..
Springman, who Is also named as execu-
tor. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

Window Glass Jobbers Association here
tomorrow. The meeting will be attended
by representatives of the larger manufac-
turers, and it is expected that some means
will be adopted to get the factories into
shape for late start, but on other lines
than was proposed by the Detroit agree
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Edward Spinks, colored. thirty-one years
DID, Of Is K street southwest. was knocked
down by a garbage wagon while in 'front.'
of his home yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital, where a
lacerated wound on his shoulder was
dressed.
John Williams, upon conviction on q
charge of vagrancy before Judge Bundy In
Police Court today, was fined $40, with the
equivalent of $50 days in Jail
Ernest Boarman and Alfred Padgett APP
peared before Judge Bundy this morning
to answer to charges Of disorderly conduct.
Fines of $40 each were assessed against the
defendants upon being convicted OF the
offense.
In the case Of Giovanni Morisi agatnse
Pietro Lanzilli for dissolution of partner
ship Justice Gould, in Equity Court No. l.
today ordered the receiver to sell the stock
Of wines belonging to the partnership.
Samuel Lewis colored. of 213s 9Th street
northwest. was treated at the Emergency
Hospital yesterday afternoon for laot
Grated wound on the head. He told thu
physicians that he was accidentally struck
on the head with pick while at work with
some laborers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
window Glass Dealers.

PITTsBURG, Pa. September 9-Another
effort to clear up the muddle into which the
window glass trade has settled by the re-
pudiation Of, the Detroit agreement by the
Independent glass workers In Pfttsbiirg. is
70 be made 1t . meeting Of the National
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

Eyes, SIR" said the new benedict. I've
got remarkable wife. She. can cook
and play the piano with equal facility"
''The ideal Where did she ever learn to
cock q NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

foul play Beall, the letter says, was al
ways a man fond Of his home and family. |
1t is thought by his relatives in Washing |
ton that he may be in this section. The
police are Investigating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Retail Grocars, Meet.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Eyap3ns Star. ~.
NORFOLK, Va, September 9.-The an
nual convention Of tbs retail grocers of
Virginia began at Ocean View today. Mayor
Riddick of Norfolk delivered the address of
welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Wants to Be Consul.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va. September Or. W. s.
Battle Of Asheville. N. c.. has applied to
President Roosevelt for appointment as
consul to Cairo. Egypt. DR.. Battle Is one OF
the leading physicians and scholars OF the
state of North Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

Tess-'.She has finally decided to marry
Jack Hansum, believe"
Jess-"The ideal Jack called to see No
last night and It's rather strange thar
he should do that IT,"
Tess-'Oh, Jack doesn't know anytime
about II yet."-Philadeiphia Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
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AK of Yolrr Need is Met by YOUR Best Opp
Lace Curtains Curtain rHaterials-
Portieres and Couch Covers at
September Sale Prices.

The bargain spirit prevails in every department. The
need Of the house uppermos this and opporu
nifty inviting. Every Lace Curtain and Lace Curtain
FabcPoriere and Couch Cover where the stock any
degree short of absolute has been assembled
be closed in the September Sale onefourh and
under the regular price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
ATHENS.
Woman Attempts to End Her Life
 With Morphine.

Athens. August 24.-tSpecial)-M Parker, wife of George Parker, a ma chinist who lives near Athens, but who works in the shops at Decatur, attempt- cd to commit suicide yesterday morning at an early hour, at the home of her husband, two and half miles east of Athens. by swallowing a grain and half of mophine. Medical attention was call ed and after heroic treatment and free use of the stomach pump she was brought around all right, but declared that the doctors had only prevented now what would happen later.
 Contractors have been busiy engaged for some days in the work of repairing the Methodist church. The idea is to spend about three thousand dollars on the building, and when complete 1t will be one of the handsomest places of worship in the town.
 Politics are at boiling heat in this sec tion. though the election is year and a half off. Candidates are busy and one hears more politics than anything else. The greatest interest in centered in the race for probate judge.