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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
ENTRANCE TO NAVAL ACADEMY.
Reeommendations of Far-Reaching
 Importan ee Made.

Washington, Aug. 14-Recommenda-
 tions of far-reaehing importance to the future of the naval academy are con- tained in the annual report of the board
 of visitors of that institution, which, by order of the acting secretary of the navy, was made public to-day. The
 board recommends that candidates be admitted to Annapolis on certificates
 from certain schools approved by the
 academy's board, the board believing the studies of the better class of state
 universities could be modified to meet
 the peculiar needs of the naval acad-
 emy;' that candidates be nominated
 one year in advance of the entrance ex- aminations: that graduation at the end of four years be final, relieving mid- shipmen of the necessity of returning for two years after graduation for fur
 ther examination; that graduates be
 commissioned as soon as graduated; that the teaching force of the academy
 be increased in view of the recent great increase in numbers of midshipmen, and that department of physical training be established, thereby placing this matter under the special supervis- ion of highly qualified expert. The board regrets the expedient re- gently adopted of graduating the first class in February instead of in June, and recommends that the first class hereafter be permitted to carry its course to the normal conclusion.
 Keen satisfaction is expressed by the board with the conduct of the academy under the superintendency of Captain Brownson. The suggestion is made that some continuity of existence be given the board of visitors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
BRITISH PLAYERS VICTORS
OYERWHELafINGLYD DEFEAT THE
 AMERICAN TENNIS CRACKS.
Doherty Brothers win as They Please in the Finals of the Singles and Doubles at Southampton, L. I.-PIay a Cool and Calculating Game and Make Few rors-BrtiIIant Flights at Times by Larned. ..u. 2

Southampton, l.. l., Aug. H.-H. l.. Doherty and Reginald F. Doherty scored to-day in overwhelming fashion over the American tennis experts. The English tennis champions won both the finals in the singles and doubles in the tournament on the courts of the Meadow club. H. l.. Doherty defeated William A. Larned, the American champion, in three sets by the score of 6-1, 6-2. 6-1. ~.>
 In the doubles the Doherty brothers won over William A. Larned and Beals c. Wright by the score of 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. The play of the Englishmen never reached the topmost flights of brillianey exhibited by their opponents but they were cool and calculating under all cir cumstances. They made few errors and in this respect made a strong contrast with the American players. Larned scored number of phenomenal passes against the little Doherty in the singles match but his work at the close was weak and Doherty took the points at will. Wright made heroic effort to take a set in the doubles contest but II. l.. Doherty placed the ball to the sides and cross courted so cleverly that the American were outplayed in all of the games.
 The finals in the mixed doubles will be played tomorrow with the experts paired with the women players. Sum mary:
 Mems invitation singles, final round + L. Doherty, England, defeated William A. Larned, Orange Tennis club, 6-1, 6-2, 6-1.
 Mems invitation doubles, final round III. l.. Doherty and Reginald F. Do- herty. England, defeated Beals c. Wright and William A. Larned, Har- yard university and Orange Tennis clb, e-1, B. s-1.
 Mixed doubles, first round Miss Neeser and Harry F Allen defeated Miss De Giocouria and George A. At terbury, 6-4, 6-4; Miss J. Russell and Robert F. Huntingdon defeated Miss Middlebrook and NJ. Colket, 6-1, .3-6, 6-4. Miss Rollins and Oliver s. Campbell de- #feated Miss Barney and Beals c. Wright by default. Miss Kobbe and EQSarS D. LeOlarQ# ueIeaIeu@ MfS. 4ftuHS- ton and Louis F. Hahn. 6-s, s-2. 6-3.
 Second round Miss M. Russell and Harry A. Terrence defeated Miss Crocker and c. F. Watson, Jr,, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Miss Neeser and Harry F. Allen defeated Miss Barnes and George How ard, 6-3. 6-2 Miss J. Russell and Rob- Hert F. Huntington defeated Miss Fanny Rowland and Edwin F. Larned. 6-0, 6-4. Miss yvilmerding and William A. Larn- ed defeated Miss Hadden and Arthur Terrence by default
 First set-Doherty brothers-4 2 4 5Points 27; games 6. e.e " Wright and Larned-2 0 1 g. Points 13: games 1.
 Second set--Doherty brothers-4 0 2 "A 4 4-Points 27; games 6.
 Wright and Larned-2 4122- Points 20; games 3.
 Third setvDoherty brothers--0 4 46 5 4 5-Points 28; games 6.
 Wright and Larned-4 o243 o g. Points 1s: games 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
U. V. U. cammen ds M.Ies.

Rochester, N. VI, Aug. 14.--At the session of the Union Veterans Union national encampment to-day, a resolu- tion was passed commenting the ad- lnlnistrative acts of Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles. It has been decided to take no formal action in the mat ter of the factional traubles that have afflicted the organization since the bolt at the Des Moines convention in 1S99
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
YOUNG WOMAN ATTACKS MAN.
Cuts Him tn the Leg With a Razor--
 She is Arrested.

Danbury, Aug. 14.-Miss Olive Cole man, twenty-two years of age, was ar- rested tonight, charged with assault on William Wheeler, a driver. Wheeler is at the hospital suffering from severe cut in the leg. -...
 The trouble occurred in tenement house. Miss Coleman says that Wheel CT owed her money and refused to pay it upon demand. She following him up stairs and catching hold of one of his legs slashed it with razor with such strength that the limb was nearly sev- cred near the knee. Wheeler fell to the ground and would hay bled to death but for tn timely arrival of a physi- clan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Three Cubans Garroseti.

Havana, Aug. 14.-Three men were garroted to-day in Santa Clara province for the murder and robbery of plant CT. All claimed to be innocent and re- fused the ministrations of priest. Their relatives had come to Havana and had pleaded unavailing1y with Presi- dent Palma for clemency.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Aged wesspor. vvcmnn Dies.

westport, Aug. 14.-Mrs. Sarah N. Thomas ninety-four years of age, the oldest woman in this town. died at the home of her granddaughter this after noon. Mrs. Thomas was born in 1SOs and up to a few months retained all her faculties. She is survived by a number of grandchildren.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Now Denied.

Albany. Ga, Aug. IA Officials here tonight deny the reported Iyncning of King Wrightman, negro, and white man named Thompson at Hartsfield yesterday for assaulting Mrs. Mathis, a white woman. The two men, who were recognized by Mrs. Mathis as her assail- ants. have been placed safely in jail at Moultrie, Ga, by officers after eluding ia mob which had been in pursuit of the negro. The report of the lynching was received through apparently reliable sources.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Lord Salisbury Slightly stronger.

London, Aug. 14.-Lord Salisbury passed fairly restful night. There is no material change in his condition this morning, though Lord Robert Cecil says that his father seems slightly stronger. After holding consultation Lord Salisbury's physicians announced at o'clock this afternoon that the ex- prenier's condition remained unchang- ed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
HINMAN HOUSE SOLD.
Jake Mann, Cafe Proprietor, tho Pur.
 chaser-fsuiidtng Lots sold. Y"

The hotel on Beach street, Savin Rock, formerly the Hinman house, of which the late Press Hinman was for many years proprietor. was sold at auction yesterday, the purchaser being Jake Mann, the cafe and saloon pro- prietor on Crown street. It was sold for S9,2o0 Meyer Schwed was the auc- tioneer. Max Strauss Of Church street was agent for the property.
 Several building lots in the immediate neighborhood on Beach street and Cali fornia street were also sold at auction. Alfred Powell, Lee Hirsh, Charles Morris, John J.. Sullivan. M. Herman and Jacob Strauss all purchased lots. The sale was to settle the late Hinman estate. Mrs. Hinman held second mortgage on the property sold. X.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
ShippawG News.

Lizard, Aug. IA Passed:: Steamer Pots dam, New York for Rotterdam.
 Browhead, Aug. 14-Passed: Steamer Lucania. New York for Queenstown and Liverpool.
 Neville, Aug. 4.-Sailed: Steamer Etho- pia, New York.
 Southampton, Aug. 14.-Sailad: Steamer Auguste Victoria, New York via Cherbourg.
 New York, Aug. 14.-Sailed: Steamer Cedric, Liverpool.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Now Record in Match Race.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Dick Welles won the special match race with E. E.. Grand Opera to-day at Har- lem and in doing so, set a new worlds record for one mile, on circular track. The winners time was 1:37 2-5; which is one-fifth of a second off the record made by Allan-A-Dale at Washington Park this spring. Grand Opera was never in the race from the start.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Death of cap,a.n Burdets

Hartford, Aug: 14.-Captain Thomas Burdett father of the late Colonel C.. l.. Burdett of the First regiment, c. N. G., died to-day at his home. He had been in poor health since the death of his son in the Park avenue hotel disas- ter in New York, the shock having af- feoted him severely. He was born in 1914 in Nantucket. He was a sea cap- tain for many years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
Funeral of w. Ts. Stratton.

Hartford, Aug. 14.-The funeral of Captain William H. Stratton, who died yesterday, will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Asylum street Baptist church. A detail from the First regi- ment will leave the camp ground at Mantle in time to attend the service,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
WHITE AND BLACK LYNCHED
4 DOUBLE LENcHING AFFAIR AT
 HARTsFIELD, GA.

AAsh accused or Dragging a Woman
 From Her Homo aaa A..aa..ing r..r-
 Each Blamed che o,hsr Of Bstng the
 Principal so ,hs mob Hanged ao.n to
 Make Sure.
 Albany, Ga. Aug. 14.-A white man named Thompson and King Wright man, negro, were lynohed yesterday at Hartstield, in Colquitt county, sixty miles southeast of this place. for as- saulting a white woman, Mrs. Mathis. near Hartsfield last Saturday night. AS soon as the assault was reported posse was instantly organized. Wrightnan, the negro, fled and had been hiding in the swamps. Thompson remained qui- letly at home and, it is said, made no at tempt to escape.
 The two men went to the home of Mrs. Mathis, who is widow, Saturday night and called her to the door. The negro and Thompson seized her and dragged her out into the yard. Each accused the other of being the principal and the mob, to make sure, hanged both of them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
sreid for Investtration

John Keegan was arrested late last evening on the charge of idleness. He is held on that charge for the time as it is ey3ected that more serious charges will be preferred against him later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
sssauIse,i His Sfster.

John C. O'Brien oe Atwater street was arrested at midnight for assaulting
 his sister, Miss Vecie O'Brien. O'Brien had been drinking and the assault was
 of a vicious nature. -
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
2:1s Trotting Class, Purse 1000.
{ 2.1a Pace. Purse s1, GOO.

by let, Philiips .............. 9 i | Strathlane, b 2, Burns, Curry. 1 8 2 John w Patterson, blk Ii, Davis.. 8 2 4 Hero Alcyoner, g, Halstead ...... 3 Dart, b <, Kinney ....... . [ Piccolo, D m, RosInire. NY. .....s.. d
 Time 2:0914, 2:10l4, 2.091. 8s
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
EMPIRE CITY CIRCUIT MEET.
Excellent Sport Marks Closing Day
 Thc Winners.

New York, Aug. H-Excellent sport marked the closing day of the Empire City grand circuit meeting. Rain fell in the morning but the weather cleared by noon and the track was dry and fast. The 2:1S trot brought a field of eleven to the wire with Caspian the choice at to 5. In most exciting fin- 5ish he won from Hieboy by neck with Dillon Boy a good third. The ia vorite had an easier time in the second heat. winning by length. Z Strathlane " aE ii.e5tt chute for the 2::13 pace, selling at s100 to $45 for the field. He won the first heat in good style but was defeated by Olive Wood easily in slower time in the next heat The judges decided to change drivers and put, up John Curry behind Strath- lane. The result was superb finish as the two heat winners fought the bat ale all down the stretch and as they shot under the wire it looked like a dead heat. The judges caught Olive Woods nose in front and the verdict was popular. Curry was also applaud ed for his great drive.
 The 2:1D trot had strong field of nine but The Roman, driven by Budd Doble, sold at even money and in two splendid drives he won with just a little to spare
 The Yonkers stake of $3,000 only at traeted small field and Tom Keene sold at s1OO to $25 for the field. He won the first heat in 2.O4 1-4. the fast est heat in race this year. He won the next with lots to spare. The meet ing was great sporting and popular success. The summary:
 2:10 Trotting Class, Purse $1,200 The Roman. D g, by Mckinney, dam
 by Eros Doble i 1, Belle Kuser, b m, Hudson. ............ 4 EaIln Lear, D g, MeCarty 2 Wentworth. b g, Spear. r.............. 3 3 Alice Carr, m, Garrison. 4 6 Nell Gwynne, g n, Kelly............. 6 5 Fl Milagro, br g, McHenry .......... 9 Silver Sign, h, Murnanl.
 Time-2:10, 2:09S. The Yonkers Stake $3ooo, 2:2o Pacers. Tom Keane, ch g, by West Egbert, , Kina 1arde5s nsect blk H Geers ....:. Dick Dick Wilson, Wilson, pr pr b, Wilson. Wilson ........ 5 5 Direct L., blk g. Hudson. ...s......... d Mary Anna, b m, Snow. ....... d Time-2!04A, 2:O611a.
 2:1S Trotting Class, Purse S1,000. Caspian, b g, by Patron-C -Cascarilla, by
 Shelby Chief, Shank k.l.............. 1 Dillon Boy, b h, Hudson. E. ...s....... 3 2 He Boy, b g, Stranbrough. 2 8 Judge Greene b 2, Walker. 4 John Mac, b E. Milan. x. .. ..s.. 5 a Milford Sanders, b g, Merrifeld <. 10 5 Crownshade, blk g, Wall............. 6 Kamares, br g, Mcdonald. x. !. ....... 10 Ida Grey, m, Clark .....a....... 8 q .Janita, b m, Dickerson n................ il 8 Dark Secret, TO m. Davis .......... 911
 Time 2:09A, 2:10ls.
 21S Pace, Purse S1, GOO. ln.yN far, fi,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
2:1o Trotting Class, Purse $1,2 POO

The Yonkers Stake $3,oo0, 2:20 Pacers. Tom Kefne, ch g, by West Egbert, '. King Direct, blk h, Geers. ......... 3 Dick Wilson, br b, Wilson ......... 2 Direct L., blk g. Hudson. ...s......... Mary Anna, m, Snow.... d
 Time-2.0411s, 2:0611a
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
WONDERS or THE NEEDLE.
Beautiful Work of the Artisans of
Former Centuries.

The wonders OF the needle were In
ancient times in Egypt India, Baby.
lonia and Ph0nicla mainly lavished
by women OH wells ANA hangngs Tor
temples. COnnoisseurs consider the veil
decorating the tomb OF MOhammed al
Medina, priced nj lO.COO,Oo rupees,
the most marvellous pirce Of embroid'
cry ever made. It's pattern. cunning
interlacing OF scrolls and arabesques.
exclusively delincatcd with rare pearls
and precious STONES, produces, when
exposed 10 the rays Of the sun. "A stu
pendOus effect OF cOlOring, soft ana har-
moniOus and equal 10 the bold graceful
ness Of the design. Linen, silks, lcatn'
or and the richest stuGs were in turn
bcautihc1 with the little insignificant
tool, the needle.
Dlaphanous Indian muslin charming
ly embroidered with green beetle wings
IL still renowned, as well as examples
of painted spangles aud artificial pearls
strewn amid devices wrought in gold.
But where is now 10 be found the IN
comparable Decca muslin, thirty yards
Of which were once iuclOscd for tur-
ban In an ordinary cocOanut mcrusted
with gems aud presented hy Persian
ambassador 10 his master, the shah.
other varieties known as invisible
have also disappeared The term orig
mated from the fact that when dipped
In water or spread out on the grass the
material was lost 10 the eye through
its extreme fineness
The trained fingers have disappeared.
and through modern competition Gus
toners are no longer willing 10 pay the
real value of genuine hard work. This
superiority of eastern craftsmen over
their western fellows WAS recognized
centuries ago, first by Portuguese, who
were I'm the habit Of sending satin TO
India TO be embroidered by the natives
after European designs, a fashion
which AT times renders somewhat puz-
zllng the classification Of the marvels
of handiwOrk.
The French followed suit, since the
majority of the Louis XVI. court sets,
including coat, walstcoat and brccchcs
In satin. velvet, plush or corded silk,
so cxqulsitcly adorned with delicate
sprays and admirable borders wrought
In satin and tambour stitches, are due
10 the skill ana industry of the Chi
ncsc. who have reproduced the French
devices with floss silk In such lovely
and fast colors. which still appear In
all their beauty with mcllown"ss inn
parted 10y time. which further adds to
their charm.-Lcdgcr Monthly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

The average length Of human life IL
constantly aud steadily increasing, hav-
Ing, according TO professor of hy-
glcne, doubled within the past three
centuries. In the sixteenth century IL
was between eighteen and twenty
years. while today II Is forty. The
principal agencies in this prolongatlon
of life. the scientist believes, are more
attention To the air we breathe and
more care ms to the water we drink.
This opinion is sustained by the sta
tlstics Of large cities, which show that.
owing 10 improved sanitation, the in
PRODUCTION OF sewers and of public wa
ter supplies. their rates of mortality
within the past forty years have been
reduced to about onc-half DO you
want to prolong your life and Increase
your powcrs2 Then breathe deeply
and drink plenty OF pure water be-
tween. not at mcals-not iced water or
boiled water, but distilled watcr.-Suc-
cess.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
4 Tr1u;c cdding Ring.

A tragic story of a forgotten wed
ding ring Is told i'm the Lives of the
l.iudsays" He should have been AT
church when Colin Lindsay, the young
Earl of Balcarras. was quietly eat
ing his breakfast i'm uightgown ana
slippers. Reminded Shat Mauritia or
Nassau was waiting for him nt the al
tar he hurried To church. but forgot
the ring. \ friend present gave MN
one, which he. without looking at
placed OH the brides finger.
After the ceremony was over the
countess glanced at her hand ana be-
held a grlnnng deaths head on her
ring. She tainted away, and the omen
made such an impression on her that
on recovering she declared she was
destined TO die within year, present
imcnt that probably brought about hs
own fulhllment. for I'm a few months
the careless Colin was widower
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
The TnII lint In France.

The tall hat. variously called "chim-
ney pot" "stovcpipc." "cylnder' and
what not. became fashionable in Paris
in 1870, soon after the death of Frank
lin, In whose honor il was known ms
"chapcau Franklin" In spite OF num-
bcrlcss changes of style. II has main
tanned It's ground ever since. uncNpcct-
ed as such result would have seemed
at it's first introduction. For time this
style of hat was considered revolutions
ary In Germany and Russia. Any one
wearing "Cyllndcr" was liable TO pun
ishmcnt, but the evil reputation soon
passed away. and the tall. stiff hat,
the uglicst head covering that was ever
worn and the most ridiculcd, outlivcs
all other styles.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
THE BROAD JUMPER.
His Training Must lie systematic to
Get the best Results.

Every schoolboy thinks that ne can
broad jump. and SO ne can Ia n certain
degree. But this event is one which
should be gone at Systematically TO get
the best results The jumper should
first carefully notice his stride on go
ing up To the take OFF, so that he can
mark off n distance say twenty-five
yards back and by stepping on this
mark with one of his feet as he runs
by he will be sure to strike the take off
when he comes To- 1t. The jumper can
not he sure of getting his best efforts
into his jump unless hc is practically
sure of hitting the take off. After this
has been acquired the athlete can get
To work.
In this run the jumpers highest
speed should be reached ut about ten
or twelve feet before the take off, so
that he can gather himself for the
Jump. After leaving the take off he
should shoot out and up. He must
have elevation or his efforts will be in
vain. He should go into the air at an
angle of at least forty fiya~ degrees.
good way to get this elevation Is by
placing hurdle I'm the jumping pit
and jumping over IL. The jumper
should gather himself together IA he
goes through the air, and at the finish.
just before alighting, he should force
himself on by n spasmodic effort with
his arms and body. The legs Will strike
the ground at the farthest possible
distance. Practice will show how far
out the feet can be thrown without the
athletes falling back into the pit. II
must bc remembered that the greater
the speed the farther out the feet can
be thrown with safety. A great deal
of practice is necessary TO become
good broad jumper, but this is an
event which IL is not well To practice
too frequently. as it is very hard on
the legs The broad Jumper will there
fore not expect 10 Get at his best dur-
ing his first scasou.-G. W. Orton in ST
Nicholas.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

Battle Royal Between n Thorossh-
bred and "a Wild Buckskta.

A contest between two stations, one
the leader OF wild band. the other q
Kentucky thoroughbred that had run
wild, IL thus described by Sewcll Ford
In Horses Nine
Again the buckskin stallion charged.
ears back. eyes cleaning wickedly and
snortlng defantly. This time the black
stood his ground until the buckskin's 4
teeth snapped sayagely within n few
inches Of his throat. Just In time did
lac rear and swcrve. Twice more-for
the paddock raised black was slow to
understand such bchavior-thc buck
skin charged. Then the black was
reused into aggrcsslvcncss.
There ensucd such battle as would
have brought delight to the brute soul
Of nero. With fore feet and teeth
the two stations engaged. circling mad
ly about on their hind legs. tearing up
great clOds of turf biting and striking
as opportunity offered. At last, by
duick. desperate rush, the buckskin
caught the thoroughbred fairly by the
throat Here the affair would have
ended had not the black stallion, rear
ing suddenly on his muscle ridgcd
launches and lifting his opponents
fore quarters clear Of the ground.
showcrcd on his enemy such rain OF
blows from his iron shod feet that the
wild bucksliin dropped To the ground,
dazed and yauqulshcd.
Standing over him. with all the fierce
,,Ia "a t,r al n 90
I'm every curve Of his glistcning body,
the black thoroughbred trumpcted out
n stcntorian call Of defiance and com
mnnd. The band that had watched the
struggle from n discreet distance now
came galloping in, whinnying In friend
ly fashion.
Black Eagle had won his first fight.
He had won the leadership. By right
of might he was now chief OF this free
company Of plains rangers. II was for
him to lead whittier hc chose, 10 pick
the place and hour Of grazing, the time
for watering and his 10 guard his com
pan,uns from all dangers.
As for the buCksliin stallion, there re-
malncd for him the choice Of humbly
following the new Lender or or llmplng
off alone 10 try TO raise new band.
Being worthy descendant OF the
chargers which the men Of Cortcs rode
so fcarlcssly into the wilds Of the new
world. he chose the latter course and.
having rcgalncd his senses, gallopcd
stlnly toward the north, his bruised
head lowered In defeat.