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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
"a Classical Education"

From the London Spectator.
Let us admit that great deal OF nom
sense has been talked about the matter
In Friendships Garland" there is an
amusing discussion on education. They
followed, said l. the grand. old, terrifying
clG sstcal curricuum.'-'Did they know any
thing when they left? asked Arminius"
And when his friend goes on to expatiate
on the bracing effects of such a course of
rhertal gymnastics, Herr Won Thunder-ten-
Tronckh asks reasonably enough for any
sign Of this result in the sporting clergymen
and heavy country gentlemen who had uu-
dergone the treatment. There Is no special
coe rcive virtue in the classics beyond other
educational forces to train what is untran-
able: but the fact remains that to those
who approach them In the right spirit they
are an instrument of true culture which
cannot be equaled. II. however, they are
sought as body. OF dry knowledge, as a
nan learns the rules of procedure at the
bar or the statistics of trade. then assured
ly they have very little value. Far too
much emphasis has been put upon the bar
ren side of classical literature. We are Ear
from denying the merits Of exact and
minute scholarship. but II cannot be claim
ed a remarkable educational force. The
dry bones of Greece and Rome are no bet
ter worthy of study than the dry bones Of
elementary science man who can excel
in pure scholarship" and at the same
time appreciate the vital meaning of clas-
steal life and literature, is greatly to be
envied; but for the majority. who have
neither the time nor the talents for the
first. we must see that there is the chance
of at least a share OF the second. We may
readily admit that the old system of teach
ing the classics left much to seek; and
having made this admission. We are secure
from the attacks of the moderns. They
give something which no other study can
give In the same degree,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Untried Prisoners in England.

The long detention of untried prisoners
an evil to which attention has repeatedly
been drawn in this column-remains a seri-
Gus blot on the administration OF the crim-
inal law. The criminal statistics for 1902.
which have just been published, show thar
los prisoners tried at assizes lay I'm taiI
over 10 weeks before they were brought to
trial, and that no fewer than 20 were
found to be innocent. As Sir John Mac
donell points out in his able Introduction
to the volume, confinement before trial
is hardship for prisoners ultimately con-
victed. who are kept in suspense, and whose
sufficiently taken into account in their SEN
fences. 1t Is peculiar hardship to those
in the end acquitted, who lose wages and
their employment, IT may be, and who
under the English law receive no compen-
sation Nor is this the only way In which
the long detention of untried prisoners
works injustice. Prison life for sixteen
weeks is calculated to unfit an innocent
man for the ordeal of cross-examination at
his trial" Protests against the evil have
been made without number AS long ago
as 1851 George Fox wrote: Il laid before
the judges what an hurtful thing IL was
that prisoners should be long in Jail, show
ing how they learned badness of one an
other in talking of their bad deeds, and
therefore, speedy justice should be done"
Mr. Justice Wright has described the long
Imprisonment of accused persons before
trial as IAN outrage and disgrace to the
country" The bar council. which has
rightly attributed the evil to the long and
Irregular intervals between the assizes has
said 1T is a public disgrace that innocent
men should be imprisoned three, four and
five months without trial" Surely II is high
time that some effort were made to improve
a system that can yield such results. Near
Is five years have passed since Mr.. Balfour
announced in the house of commons that
the lord chancellor would shortly make
"some proposals of legislative character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
IRON MARKETS DULL.
Trade in Finished Iron and Steel Con-
tinues Light,

NEW YORK July THE holidays have
interfered with the little business that was
going on, says the Iron Age, and the iron
markets generally are dull. The mill and
foundry consumption usually falls off con-
siderably during this season of the year
owing to stoppages for repairs and remod-
cling. At time like the present, when
consumption is generally light. these may
more than Offset the banking and blowing
out of blast furnaces. In the foundry branch
the key to the situation is held by the
southern producers, who are at odds with
the coal miners, of whom they demand
concessions In wages. The furnace COM
panies act in determined way, but some
of the shipping collieries not Identified with
the iron trade are putting backbone into the
men by running subject to a final settle
ment on the basis of the agreement ulti-
mately reached by the furnace interests.
An indication Of the attitude of buyers Is
furnished by the fact that a large pipe
foundry which sold 1900 tons of cast
iron pipe to Cincinnati, covered only
small part of the iron and then withdrew
from the market again.
There has been little more activity on
the part of the smaller outside open hearth
basic steel plants Chicago reports one lot
of 10000 tons of southern basic sold, while
in New England a similar quantity was
purchased for delivery during July and
August.
The billet meeting is now being held. but
until the whole basis of the association and
its methods are changed the trade will pay
very scant attention to it. How little Off
cial prices really mean Is shown by the
fact that consumers who have sliding scales
will get their June billets at $40, when the
official price is $24.
The plate and structural mills are to hold
meetings tomorrow. One Of the points
which the latter group should take into
consideration is whether there is anything
serious in the imports of foreign structural
materials which have taken place and
which importers claim can be done nor
mally, at present prices at home and
abroad. for delivery at exposed points like
New England, the gulf and the Pacific
coast.
There has been a reduction in the price
of. black merchant pipe in line with last
weeks reduction in prices of boiler tubes.
On the whole the consumption OF finished
iron and steel in its many forms appears
to continue rather light 1t is an interest
ing question as bearing on the develop
ments of the second half of the year what
shrinkage the rail tonnage made will show
With a capacity Of fully 100000 tons, the
mills have thus far booked 100000 tons,
inclusive of orders carried over from last
year. A considerable part Of this already
has been rolled. and 1t is not believed that
any very important interests will buy for
the second half of the year. That leaves
the rail mills In rather a lean condition and
reacts back on coke, ore, pig iron and steel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
STILL A MYSTERY.
No Light Thrown on Disappearance Of
T. Kent Loomis.

When Acting Secretary Loomis returned
this morning from New York. where he
had been to consult with the officers Of the
Kaiser Wilhelm II over the disappearance
OF his brother, F. Kent Loomis, on her
eastward trip. he found on his desk at the
state Department the expected report on
the same subject of w. H. Ellis, Kent
LOOMS travelling companion. The report
is voiuminous, entering into every incident
of the trip from New York to Plymouth in
the greatest detail Acting Secretary
Loomis has not as yet had an opportunity
to peruse the report carefully, but he has
from hasty glance got idea of its con-
tents, and has found that Mr.. Ellis is I'M
able to throw any new light on this ocean
tragedy His statements made to the
United States embassy at Paris and set out
at length in the cable press dispatches APP
pear to cover the ground, though 1t Is the
intention of Mr.. Loomis, when he has the
opportunity, to publish statement of the
essential facts In Mr.. Ellis mail report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Admitted to the Bar.

On motion Of Mr.. d. w. Baker of the
examining committee. the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia, sitting IN
general term, with Chief Justice Cla-
baugt and Justices Anderson and Gould
on the bench, today admitted the follow
Ing young lawyers to practice:
Evans Brown. Moncure Burke. Charles
F. Brooks. James M Carlisle. John Wash
ineton Davidge, Joseph w. Gavan, Asa
g. Oracle. Erskine Gordon, John l.. John
son, Helen ]. Jamison, Hartwell Mozart
ney, Francis 8. Mcguire. John H. Ryan,
Frederick S. Tyler, Charles F. Voorhees,
and Jesse H. Wilson, jr.
Messrs. Burke and Tyler are assistant
clerk and crier, respectively. of the Court
of Appeals Of the District Of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
JURY HEARS EVIDENCE.
Proceedings to Acquire Ground for Elk
tension Of Euclid Place.

In connection with the proceedings taken
hy the District Commissioners to condemn
land for the extension of Euclid place SO as
to connect it with Erie street northwest, tina
jury recently sworn by Justice Gould to
assess the damages and benefits met In
the room of Circuit Court No this after
noon and commenced the hearing of tesu-
mony.
The Jury is composed Of Messrs. William
A. H. Church. Charles A. Baker, John
Mitchell George w. Moss, Clement w.
Howard. John A. Hamilton and James w.
Radcliffe.
Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair was present
in behalf Of the Commissioners and AttOr-
neys Chaplin Brown. F. d. McKenny, Leo
Simmons and Wilton ]. Lambert repre-
scented interested property owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Noted Activity in Wood Market.

BOSTON. Mass. July IAN activity in
trading has appeared in the Boston wool
market more marked than any noted In a
year or more The largest consumers in the
country have been buying heavily, and the
transactions have eliminated in purchases
By the American Wooden Company estimat-
ed at between 100000 and 100000
pounds. The lines bought include territory
and medium neeces and Ohio Michigan and
Kentucky grades. The prospects for the
wooden Industry are considered brighter
than for many day and all values are
very firm end steadily hardening. Some of
the largest merchants have sold SO far
ahead that they reinclined to call halt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Effacine Marks Of Theater Horror.

CHICAGO, July Livery evidence OF the
word 'Iroquois' in relation to the building
formerly known as the IroQuois Theater,
has been obliterated and not even the sign
remains to remind passersby Of the acct
dent IN which over COO persons lost their
lives. Painters have obliterated the sign
'Iroqouis Theater." which extended along
the Dearborn street side Of the building and
painted over 1t Vaudeville Theater" The
Gothic letters bearing the name which ap-
peared above the main entrance have been
chiseled out. Nothing yet has been SUBJ
stituted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
GEN. T. B. HOWARD DEAD
PASSES AWAY AT DAUGHTERS
RESIDENCE TODAY.
Long and Distinguished Career-Had
Been Ailing for . Number
Of Weeks.

Gen. Thomas B. Howard. whose serious
illness has been mentioned In The Star
died late this afternoon at the residence
of his daughter. No. 25 Iowa circle.
Sketch Of His Career.
Gen. Thomas B. Howard was born near
Wilmington, N. c., in the year 1921. He
was the third son of Thomas Baltimore
Howard and Elizabeth Howard, nee La
Guam. His father was descendant of the
English Howard family, who with their
near relative, Lord Baltimore of the How
ard family, were among the first settlers
in 1882 of the city of Baltimore. having OBJ
tanned a proprietary grant from Queen
Mary for all that territory.
Gen. Towards father was in the war of
1872 In the year 1927 his father emigrated
to and settled in middle Florida, near Tai
lahassee, and died in 1888. In the years
1878, when he was little over boys
age, he was in many fights against the
Seminole Indians. and was for four months
under Capt. James Monroe of the United
States army, the nephew of President Mon
roe. In this service was his early military
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Suit Against Hotel.

Suit at law to recover damages in the sum
OF $40 600 was filed today by w. B. Shaw.
administrator OF James Bullock, deceased
against the Willard Hotel Company. 1t is
alleged that April 8. 1904. James Bullock
was instantly killed at the New Willard
Hotel by being struck by an elevator
weight he being an employe of the de-
PENDANT at the time. Attorneys Douglass
& Douglass and Baker & Sheriff. represent
the plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

showed a disposition to liquidate but later
the continued firmness Of Liverpool and
bullish private cables started shorts to
covering, the market became more active
and advanced sharply with prices at the
end of the first hour showing gains Of 12a25
points as compared with last night, and
the undertone Of the market firm. Wall
street, the larger room traders, Europe and
New Orleans were leading buyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
New York Brokers Suspend.

NEW YORK. July THE failure of Ed
ward T. c. Slease, doing business under
the name of Edward T. c. Slease & Co.,
was announced on the consolidated eX-
change today. The firm had several branch
offices in this city, and out-of- town houses
at Wheeling. w. Va; Youngstown, Ohio,
and Newcastle Pa. Mr.. Slease's liabilities.
it is said, will prove comparatively small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Binghamton to Held Ball Team.

BINGHAMTON. N. Y. July 7.-President
Gitchell of the local base ball association,
when seen today. after having been told
that 500 had been raised for the support
of the team. said that it was sure now that
the team would remain in Binghamton. The
work of raising money will continue until
81 600 has been raised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
satolI Will Visit Western Cities

ST. LOUIS, July AFTER a ten days
stay in ST. Louis Cardinal Satolli left St.
Louis today in special train over the
Vandalia for Indianapolis. From there
the cardinal and his party will go to Day
ton, Ohio, and then to Chicago, where they
will arrive July II.
From Chicago they will go to st. Paul
and then by lake steamer to Buffalo. The
cardinal will sail for Italy in August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Congo Report Unconfirmed.

BERLIN, July THE foreign Office here
has no information tending to confirm the
report circulated In the United States by
news agency yesterday in dispatch from
Berlin that the Congo independent state
authorities have decided to expel all Amer
lean missionaries from the Congo on the
ground that they incite the natives to in
Subordination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Missouri Judge Stricken.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. July 7.-Justice
Gavan D. Burgess of the Missouri supreme
court has suffered a stroke of paralysis at
his home here, and is in a serious condi-
ton. Judge Burgess is now serving his
engaged in the legal profession in Missouri
for fifty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Fate Of Alien immigration Bill.

LONDON, July THE alien immigration
bill has been definitely abandoned for the
present session of parliament The OPPOSE
ton to the measure has been SO persistent
in the committee stage that the government
today decided that 1t was impossible to pass
the bill within the remaining two weeks of
the session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Reinspecting Passenger Boats.

NEW YORK, July THE reinspection of
passenger-carrying boats in New York har-
Dor. as ordered by former Secretary George
B. Cortelyou as a result of the Slocum dis
aster, was begun today. The investigation
by the local board Of inspectors, conducted
by Gen. Dumont and Inspector Barrett,
was continued today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Conference Over Cut-Rate War.

LONDON, July 7.-Director General Bal
lin of the Neutrality-suspicious. line and Lord
Inverclyde, chairman of the Cunard Steam
ship Company, whose friendly conference
was brought about by King Edward and
Emperor William during the formers re-
cent visit to KEEL met today in the private
room of Gerald Balfour, president of the
board Of trade, to discuss the shipping sit
uation and the possibility of adjusting the
differences which precipitated the cut-rate
war,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Edward H Braxton, two-story brick
dwelling. Prospect street: cost, $500.
F. E. Altemus. ten two-story brick dwell
ings, Nos 913 to e33 9Th street southeast;
cost, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Trolley system Transferred.

NEW YORK, July while no official
announcement was made today 1t was un-
derstood that the Schenectady Railway
Company's trolley system had been pur-
chased Jointly by the New York Central
and the Delaware and Hudson railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
French War Minister Defeated.

PARIS. July 7.-During the discussion in
the chamber Of deputies today of bill re-
ducing the term of service of army re-
serve men War Minister Andre was de-
feated twice in succession, which led to
rumors of his possible retirement from
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Divorce Granted.

decree was granted this afternoon by
Justice Anderson. in Equity Court No. 1,
granting Caroline Foust a divorce from
Judson Foust. because of infidelity The Gus
tody of the son of the couple is awarded to
the mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
American crieketers Won.

LONDON, July rH.-In the cricket match
at Lords today between the Marylebone
Cricket Club and the visiting Haverford
(Pa.) eleven, the Americans won. the score
being: Haverford. IA; Maryiebone Cricket
Club, LAT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
How Holland Treats Her Paupers.
From London Spare Moments

There are few able-boded paupers in Hol-
land. A tract Of public land containing
5000 acres Is divided into six model farms.
to one of which the person applying for
public relief Is sent. Here he is taught
agriculture. and is subsequently permitted
to rent a small farm for himself. holland
also has forced-fabor colony. 20 which
Migrants are sent to do farm and other
work, whether they like 1t or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
cotton Market Failed to Respond.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE cotton market
opened steady at an advance of 3a6 points.
which was a disappointing response to very
firm cables and continued talk of too much
rain west Of the Mississippi. Trading at
first was quiet, and yesterdays buyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Accepts University Presidency.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July president Edw.
A. Alderman Of Tulane University, recent
ly elected president of the University Of
Virginia, today informed the board that he
would accept the presidency and devote his
services to the university. Mr.. Alderman
10 now In New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
A New Serial.

publish daily installments of Miriam MI
chelson's very successful story I'm the Bish-
ops Carriage" 1t is full Of surprises and
strong situations. and Is intensely interest
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Beware of Hairnina.

The hair should be well brushed every
night. then loosely plated. On no account
should hairpins be slept in. as they injure
the hair as we'll as there being danger Of
them sticking in the head or neck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
To Regulate Life Insurance.

PARIS. July THE chamber of deputies
today passed bill regulating life insurance
companies. including a provision prohibit
ing the insurance Of children under twelve
years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

The thirteen-year-old stepdaughter OF
John Snipe, colored, residing In Norfolk
county. Va. was the victim Of brutal >ds-
sault Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

The Williamson veneer works, located In
Highlandtown, an eastern suburb of Baiti-
more, were destroyed by fire Of unknown
origin Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
English Trade Increase.

LONDON, July THE June statement of
the board of trade shows increases of &c.
SOC, 600 In imports and IS, $3.50. 600 in exports.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
ROOMS FOR RENT.

PINE, Iji2-First-class rooms BY day or wee
terms reasonable.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
Or. ANNiE NEWLANp,

Private licensed home for ladIes before and
during confinement; Oldest and most rells bic
Institution In the State: established over forty
years; home comforts; motherly care: infants
ADOPTED; Irregularities successfully treated: sat-
isfactior guaranteed: ladies In trouble. call or
writo Ella Olive st
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
DOCTOR HOGAN, 2215 OLIVE

Msdiesi ana tntG.ea 1ssases q women
Patients received at any time. before and
sired; trained nurses: home comforts; ladies IN
trouble. call or write: terms reasonable Con-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
DR.. MARY ARTHUR,

1881 Washington ave, conducts q nrst-class San
itkrtum FOR confnenents: infants adopted; ele-
CANT accommodations: twenty years experience:
trimmed nurses; ladies'. when needing special
;st. come or write me; strictly respectable.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16

PATENTS BOUGHT AND FOR SALE.
Good ealeamen wanted. imperial sales Co,
lcsp Olive n. Ct Louis. No
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
MINES. VARIANCE and MApeE GRAYME.

Private licensed homs before and during coz.
anement. adoption II desired: diseases OF
wcr5en q specially; ladies' In trouble. call OF
write si1sk Olive; phone Kin. c 1517.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16

Or. Dennis rsSular iieenssd p6ys:
clan md surgeon. conductl the only rcspsctaole
sauitariiru Tor confinement In this city; psrf-cs
Seclueion and home comforts: trained nurse:
lowest terms; all female troubles shESully
treated under absolute guarantee: ladies. when
needinc q specialist come or write me.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
ROOMS FOR RENT.

DELMAR 44s6A-E!egaH.ly furnished 'front.'
rooms: near line anu Fair: private family:
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16

GOLDEN SEAL E E.:s sa STssSss.ss; Tssssssa pr'ss s,s
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-16
ROOMS FOR RENT,

ADAM-2jI1-Neatly furnished tront room: for
one or two gentlemen.