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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
COURT OF INQUIRY
SESSION OF IMPORTANCE AT THE
NAVAL ACADEMY.
$50 nlspat.h 10 The So.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOIIS. Md. May 1s.-Commander
Warthiugt0n of the Naval Academy, who
IS not attached to the academic board, is
presiding AT a court Of inquiry now being
held At the Naval Academy. in which con-
flict Of more or less serious nature be-
tween the Marine Cops and the strictly
naval branch OF The service IL being
thrcshed out. While the board was con-
vened FOR the purpose Of investigating ale
cations by Commander J. X. Barton, United
States navy, against Lieut. Col. l.. Kar-
many. United States Marine Corps. the
matter goes much deeper. and a decision by
the board viii have far-reaching effect on
the future conduct Of the service toward
that of the other branch
The story OF the trouble which precui-
tated the present inquiry dates back several
months and. IL is said has to do to a con
siderable extent, with the tu,u ne down Of
Dale Barton the son of Commander Bar
ton. when that young man desired TO en-
ter the Marine Corps as second Lieutenant
TIE fact that the young man did not man
age 10 enter the service is claimed by 3
father. Commander Barton. to be due 10
certain uucallrd for and unsupported
charges made by Lieut. Col. karmauy
against him.
The charges made by Lieut.. Col Kar-
many are based on a conversation which.
il is alleged Barton had with Second Lieut..
Yates Of the Marine Corps
These charges. II is claimed, We're Sutti.
Client to prevent young Barton entering the
service and his father alleges that they
were entirely gToundless. The conversation
occurred In the parlOrS Of local hotel ana,
il is said. was overheard by third per
son. who brought the matter to the atten-
ton Of Lieut. Col Karmany. The latter
protested against the admission Of young
Barton as a second lieutenant in the Marine
Corps and he was dropped.
The matter was permitted to rest for
some time and then charges were preferred
against Lieut.. Col karmany. because OF
the fact that the charges against young
Barton were not warranted by the facts.
1t is claimed by the young man that in the
conversation IN which he is alleged to have
made statements derogatOry To the marine
service he said nothing which could be con-
strucd rejecting on that branch OF the
service. The affair carried to Wash
ington and a board of inquiry was con-
veucd. at the head OF which is Commander
Wort hington.
The board win have the double duty of
ascertsining the exact nature Of the state
mcnts made by Barton and also as to
whether or not Lieut.. Col Karmauy should
have made use of the Information he had
TO the detriment OF young Barton. Mr..
James NJ. Munroe has been retained as at
tclney in behalf of Commander Barton.
and is examining the witnesses.
The affair has been kept very quiet. and
efforts were made to have the matter on
tirely disposed Of before it became known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Turn Verein in the Civil War.
From Outing.


The first Turner societies in the United
States We're founded in Philadelphia and
Cincinnati in 1s4s and shortly after the
New York Turn Veren had its start in
Hoboken. Two years later ten societies
were fiourishing, and these were formed
into National Turner Union. The revo-
Germany in 1913 was crushed for the time
and many patriots of superior education
and intelligence ned to this country as an
asylum. They were strangers in a strange
land, unable to communicate with the ma
tive-born, and sociability was limited to
intercourse with their own countrymen.
They had been Turner'S at home using this
organization as nursery for patriotism, in
which high ideals of political social and
religious progress were cherished together
with the training of the body for the hard
ships of the field and camp. This ideal of
classic times. wisely reincarnated In mod
ern Germany to serve nations needs. was
transplanted to the United States by the
fortune of war. The Turner societies
aroused some antagonism, based on the
specious claim that they were an attemDt
to create a state within a state. and to keep
the Germans apart from the life around
them. This contention was magnificeutly
shattered little more than decade after
the first Turner's We're organized in this
country. When the civil war began, these
German citizens of the United States vol
unteered in such numbers that in New York
"A Turner regiment was enlisted and sent 10
the front under Col Max Weber The eth
Ohio was another regiment of Turner's from
Cincinnati. and in Philadelphia and St
Louis Turner's filled the ranks of regiments
which did not have the distinctive name
Gen. Seigel commanded several thousand
Turner's In his forces, and was their idol.
for he had been leader of the Turner band
in his own land, and was one of the fight
ing revolutionary commanders who led his
army into Switzerland and there disbanded
1t after the cause was lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
The Invention of Steel Pens.
ON the Minneapolis Journal,

From the Minneapolis Journal.
I'VE owe the steel pen," said an inventor
"to a man named Gillott-Joseph elliott
an Englishman.
'.Gillott was a teweler. He lived in Biz
mingham. One day, accidentally splitting
the end Of one of his fine steel jewel-mak-
ing tools he threw 1t peevishly on the floor,
IAN hour later it was necessary for him
tn write letter. Where was his quill
pen? He searched high and low, but could
not find it, Looking. finally, on the floor,
he discovered the broken tool.
az wonder If 1 couldn't make shift to
write with this? he said.
and he tried to write with the split steel
and succeeded perfectly.
ITO this episode we owe the steel pen.
which has superseded the quill all over the
world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
ReDoSe.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The art of repose-most invaluable of
weapons in woman's armory.
For without repose no woman can be
Pleasant companion. good friend or sue
cessful wife.
Sooner or later the annoyance occasioned
by her mannerisms breeds dislike, which
Will deepen time goes by.
But the serene, the gracious, calm and
smiling woman brings a soothing and re-
freshing influence of peace with her; and
her friends, her lover and her husband
know that where she is will always abide
that spirit of cheer and comfort, of shelter
and refuge, which is the true essence OF
home, of rest and Of untroubled happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
B A B Y W A R R I 0 R s
HIGH MILITARY AND NAVAL
HoNoRs BORNE BY INFANTS.
Children in Nurses Arms Carried on
Navy and Army Rolls as
Officers.


From the London Globe.
1t is often asserted nowadays that our
naval and military leaders are too old for
their work. that we want younger men to
direct our fleets and armies, Yet our naval
officers commence their professional careers
at twelve years of age and our army off,
GERS when very little older A boy cannot
very well commence studying the difficult
art OF war before he Is twelve, much as he
has to learn; but our forefathers evidently
thought otherwise for it IS on record that
in the eighteenth century babies of three
were frequently appointed lleutenants In
the army: one officer, in fact. in 1I73 was
given a commission on the day he was
born. and once upon a time there was a
lord high admiral of only five years of age
These infantine warriors, however, were
not asked to go to war; the only arms
they knew of were those of their nurses
IN course of time some of them joined
their ships or regiments. but they. their
parents for them. generally took good care
TO draw their pay regularly from the day
they We're given commissions. The mill
tary infants were regular officers in his or
her majestys army, their names appeared
In the reg!mental lists, they were entitled
TO wear a uniform and carry sword etc,
and IL any common soldier knew that they
held commissions 1t was his duty to salute
them. We have no authentic record Of
such a ceremony taking place, but It is
very probable that they were saluted-
after their nurses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

An unidentified Italian was killed at Eliza
beth. y. j. yesterday just below the Penn
sylVania railroad station by Long Branch
express train. lie was walking close to the
track and was apparently drawn under
the second car by the suction OF the
train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Admiral Twelve Months Old.

But the day of the baby warrior is past
There are too many reformers looking for
something to reform. too many newspapers
willing and anxious to expose anything
that savors of tobbery, for babies one day
old to get commissions In the army-unless,
of course, the recipient of the commission
happens to be scion of royalty. as in the
case of the czarewitch. who was appointed
colonel of more than one Russian regiment
long before he had learned to suck his
thumb. True, we have an admiral only
twelve months old-the infant Marques of
Donegal, to-wit, hereditary lord high ad-
miral of Tough Neagh. but the office car
rieS with 1t neither emoluments nor duties.
1t is an obsolete naval command, which
dates from the time of Queen Elizabeth.
when it was necessary to maintain a naval
force on the Tough to keep the turbulent
Irishmen Of Tyrone. Derry, Armagh and
Antrim in subsection.
A baby warrior who was practically born
an officer and eventually became Gen. Sir
William c. Eustace, died in February. 1888.
He was born in 1773 In Dublin his father,
Gen. Eustace. being at the time commander
of the forces in Ireland. This youngster
was gazetted to a commission a few hours
after his birth. Sir William probably holds
the record as young officer, unless we in
clude the case of Molly Lepel, who received
a comets commission soon as she was
born and received pay as such many years
after she was maid of honor. all Of which
is vouched for in the letters of Horace
Walpole. The commission was given to her
as a form of pension for her parents.
Year-Old Ensign.
OF baby officers of from one to five years
there have been several In 1854 the
twelve months-old son of the famous Col.
Piercy Kirke of "Kirke's Lambs was ap-
pointed ensign in the Duchess of York's
regiment. and four years later George. Lord
Ettrick. the son and heir of the Earl of
Dumbarton. was given commission as
captain in the Royal Regiment of Foot by
James II. Lord Ettrck at the time was
eighteen months old. 1t should be men
toned that the majority of these COM
missions were intended as rewards for dis
near relations of the children, the pay of
the latter naturally going to the former.
There was cornet in the Scots Guards
about 1713 named Agnew. only three years
Of age, and the granting Of these child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

Japanese Silks, soc quality at
2Sc ward, with choice OF white,
cream, black, light blue, pink,
lavender, navy, royal, golden
brown, cadet blue, tan and gray.
soc for 81 "Homespun' Silks,
the latest rival OF "Raiah' and
"Bagdad" Silks. SOC for 81 I'M
ported silk Eolienne, 40 inches
wide; cream, white, black, re-
soda. navy, golden brown, VIC
let, pearl gray, etc. On second
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

commissions continued down to the eigh-
teenth century. Major General a. NORM
who died in January, 1889. at Irichinopoly'
fxty-five years old served, according to his
biographers the king and the honorable
East India Company for sixty years. An
other baby officer who became famous
fighting man was Field Marshal Sir John
Foster Fitzgerald, but many others were
placed on half pay and never saw shot
fired in anger in their lives.
The age a which these youngsters were
given commissions. however, had but little
influence upon their promotion to the high
er ranks of the army. Promotion. until
Cardweu and Gladstone abolished the pur-
chase OF commissions, in nearly all cases
went by cash. In these good old days-or bad
old days. If the reader prefers it-colonels
CT seventeen and eighteen were very pien-
tiful. In 1874 General Craig. writing from
the Low Countries, mentions that out OF
the fifteen regiments OF cavalry and twenty
six Of infantry which we have here. twenty
one are literally commanded by boys; and
during the Pennsular war young pubic
school boys went straight from their class
rooms as lieutenants or captains to take
charge of companies of old. seasoned SOL
diers Wellington himself was lieutenant
colonel at twenty-four, rank seldom
reached nowadays much before forty.
Beardless Commanders.
In the navy hundred years ago beard
less boys-beardless because they were not
old enough or strong enough to grow
whiskers-commanded some OF our biggest
line of battle ships. The captain of La
Corinde IN 1904 was but nineteen years Of
age and is described as 'forid, healthy,
active, lively and Of elegant proportions,
but not word as to his qualifications as
seaman. Sir Fleetwood Pellew commanded
a ship at sixteen. and at eighteen was cap
tain OF a seventy gun frigate. At the
same time midshipmen of forty-fve and
upwards were frequently messmates with
youngsters OF similar rank of eleven and
twelve These old middies were aged but
not Inefficient the want of little money
and influence had kept them at the foot Of
the ladder. But probably the youngest
naval officer OF high rank ever heard of
was James. Duke of York, who eventually
succeeded his brother Charles II, king.
He was made lord high admiral of Eng
land when little chap of five by his father.
King Charles l. The duke subsequently held
high commands on actiys. service and cur
ious to relate. his first great victory at sea,
fought off Lowestoft against the Dutch.
took place on June 3, 1865, exactly two hun
dred years before the birth of his successor
in the ducal title. Vice Admiral Fl. r. IL.
the Prince OF Wales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

Albert Soukup, thirty years of age, went
to his home in Baltimore Tuesday in
toxicated, and after making an effort to
kill his wife went up to his room and
shot himself in the head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Summer JeWelry,
18c and 36c.
Worth Up To 81.

The leading factory OF Provi-
dencc. K. l.. sends Brooches,
Earrings, Neck Chains, Belt
Buckles, Sash Pins, Waist Sets
all It's balance OF summer
styles. Prices are nominal
ISc for soc kinds, soc for sc
and 81 kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
l3C and l0C.
I9c to 4oc Ribbons.

Not only are the prices much
less than usual, but white, black,
and every best shade shown
in plain and fancy ribbons. In
the I0c lot are beautiful floral
effects, used for girdles, sashes,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
VELVET RIBBONS.

CTAlso note that the Black Silk
Velvet Ribbons for making Suspen-
der girdles are here at nearly half
usual prices. Note, too, that samples
OF the suspenders are here and ex-
peTts to make them for you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

Galvanized Iron Garbage Doc
Pals. with cover; IA qts........ @>
Bread Raisers, with cover,
stampe in one piece. poe
Usually JOc.
Bissells Carpet Sweep
er. the Popular" best S1 .1S
quality brush. .............. 'SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

Glass Table Sets-butter dish.
sugar bowl cream pitcher nzc
and spoon holder. .........-...
Glass Water Sets-pitcher. 8 36D~
thin glasses and fancy tray. wv
Berry Saucers. cut glass pat Dc
terms. .....--..-.........
Food Chopper, best make: SO~
family size. Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
New Neck wear,
Zoe and 1OC.

Really good Embroidery Col
lars at Ioc-made to retail at
I9c. The usual 25c to soc Neck
wear is only T9c. Choice OF
Chemisettes, Stocks, Collars,
Lace Ties, Silk Windsor Ties,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Underwear, | &c.
Best &c Kinds.

Ladies Merccrizcd Silk and
Ribbed Isle Vests, also Chill
dren's Vests and Pants all sizes
to be here tomorrow morning.
Best 25c garments at only I4c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Handk chiefs,
Sc and lOC.

Think of only Ioc for war
ranted All-pure Linen Handker-
chiefs, ladies' and mems sizes,
with hand-embroidered initials
Note that the Handkerchieis
usually retailed at IOc are only
5C-ladies' and mems, with all
initials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

Taffeta and China silk Shirt Waist
Suits. with tucked waists and pleat-
ed skirts. Plain and fancy effects in
cream. black, blues and browns.
$S.3S for best $3.50 to $500 suits
All sizes are now here. but no prom
Use can be made for how long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Stocks of Leading r1ills and Factories.

Big tables filled with whole
pieces-not remnants. All are
best warranted to wash En-
broideries, from narrowest to
IS inches in width. In three
monster lots &c, Ioc and 2Ic for
choice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-05
RUSSIAN WOMEN.

It IS difficult for az A,Herican tc
understand thst freedom, as we know
it does not exist in Russia. There
die legal position Of woman is far
from satisfactory. She hardly ever
belongs to herself but is always uns
der the tutelage of scme one.
AS daughter tho Russian woman
IS under the entire control Of her
parents. Her coming Of aea does MOI
alter her position She sim2!3. clgang
= the authority af her pa4nnts for
he no less rigid authority OF her hns
aand. as the Russian statute puts
if: cone person cannot reasonably b s
xpectad to fully satisfy no sHch
unlimited powers as that Of husband!
nd parent"
The ualimited rc.wcr Of Ii parans
Withd1aHr. ana FhH of hey hus.
I'D sasst:s :saad.= sse car noI Law
Asr lore. even to visit nei4hhoria@
.@wn. without pass from 'lm f.
sames the tine she IS permitted %
.tav. and at The end Of hat me sha
bound 10 relaa or 70 - 1ae pass
slrawea
y husbaHd may appear in coart
OF law as a witness a4ainst his VII
bu wife is nor allowed . appe@
AGAINST her husband. y woman's
cy dence in Russia is aiW sYs regarded
as of loss weight tban thai Of = nan.
-Harper.S Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-05
Observation-Disclosures
PUZZLE

A man and woman once dWelt
together in as much mutual love as
We eyer expect 10 see in such cases.
The woman was ehan2eabfe. unre-
liable, selfish, deceptive, sincere ex-
tiava2ant, economical. convent onuI,
startling and SO fofth-that is, she
was the usual thing.
The man WAS sober. somewhat dull,
hardwGr6jng and extremely restless,
for his curiosity was unaatisiied; aud.
after they had lived together year
or more. be said to the woman:
4 have been studying yea for some
time, and confess that ! do not I'M.
8erstand YOU.
Keep on trying, said he woman
confidently, maybe you will some
Gay"
So the man sat around aoo'her year
ami watched and waited and was u1-
easy and pleasant and irritable and
merese b. turHs. and thoa Is c0rios.
Hy still unqaonened. lie cante aeai,
aud 9a. q:
DO You know you arc as much Or
at enisma 70 mo as ever Everything
else tHa have tied T. sze7v have
found oot hut i'll be HANGED Il IN
aaestand yon."
@1oa'I give up sail eta womn.
gisb perfectly wita.bersclf
smile keep up t4e coed work
All Sc fer anefhet= xam the Han
kept it mp. and WAS as f0lE Of =gaser-
uess as ever. And tie woman 4as
simpR# shtea
4 ave him worried ste sad %
herself M I've cot ta=do is 10 keep
lin 4oess.as and r. IS mine fer
feers.
Bn a6aat mis- time tho mn failod
II COME around Md thu s. became
thn vorag,s urn Ia be anXt49s
She mad }ene hnat ba She finally
fma4 ~
.T.esR bera. Sire sid Nt.aes The
01aa4fa4 81 dis I iu- .z"ow lhat
1a<oHf been stupid sf2h t. le' y2a
find me ont Yuu daut Understand
M a.y be1t4r 1Am YOU d.4 te yea 2s
The man 4m;Ied ia9litferent'y. Exon
70 answer such q question seafaed
sof,,eu.h.+4 ~ Norc
,Not #hit aetter he repIea aut
ven see. | Aaye fonnd ano'hel W man
who is even more ef a pazzte 'Q me
than ven afa. Ten 5laSsoa n
Smart Sel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-05
SHE GOT OFF EASV.
-------- -

FrdIy -lru know that Miss Hon-
noy threatened 10 hru4 suit for q
breach O" promise a4aa..t Tom fo'-
lard and tat theH h9a.Ay a@rred 30
leave il 70 arbitration?
Dnddy-Ysz. / did hear something
q. he so>t How has it come out?
lauddy- The a@a'aata9- h31 Want
nlously decided that Miss Bonney
ought to civ rom $lo@e fo' break
iu4 his promise R8stN transcript
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-05
$500
Letters About the South
west.

west
The Western Traii magazine offers
sN prizes aggre&ating in value $@0t
In railroad transportation for letters
from residents Of Arkansas. Eastern
9loado, Missouri. Kansas. lndial
tetUitorz Oklahoma Texas and NeN
NJ eX.co.
Il wants leaers chat viii indRea ei
f-4t and ambitious men ard w
fl'u 10 settle in the great ard groW
f's4 Southwest. and there cneae. il
forming cattle 1aisin4, frait srewlna
sad similar pursuits
Re aecompl ~h tiIe pup5se which It
pa in v5oW. the Western Trail Offer
ba=f6lIowing prizes in railroad trans
aa3t2fiaa for the s'N letters which. III
ale opinion of competent tndae
1ali ta deemed best suited 10 its Re
IiGeMents:
FIRST prlze, $1eo in railroad trans
artation
second Pre-. So in railroad egns
saftatqn
Tatrl arize. So in railroad trans.
ea.el3GoH
Geueth rr.ze. 81 in railroad trans
RoHtatjGn
t9f.a pr le. s. IN railroad teams
Hor,alon
sua 9qtzg. So in qaiUoal tr44s=
ra.fjatson.#
The Conditions Are Easy.
Gf8fe4s zaou5d dead with the wit
el's experience since he settled in the
Southwest They shonld tel how much
money dp=haa when he arrived, what
~ I'D when he FIRST came, What meas
ufe Il Success has since crowned A:s
effort. and what ne thinks al that por-
.9u # Inc country in which he is
@eatel. letters should net be less
taan zoo aor more than l5e4 words
Z .caat3. and Will be used for the puf-
.esa Of advertising the southwest
Letters arr desired not only from
Grmers and farmers wives. bat also
from merchants, school teachers, eler-
euaon from everyone who has a
Story q toll aud Who knows how 70
AL Il Paetiaal contributors are
fat wanted
Al can aat WIN piles hu hy tAair
sonu buttons faey ca assist rig
Western Trail IN Is eaa.ts e solo
aiz and 50ansq ia ee5hW
Contest closes ,Hne ~. l@a5- r.
AHI ta awarded as soon ttergatter
results cam be determined. "a
dress TIE Western trail 73a-lli Nm
Rureu street. Chicago. IL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-05
Cures Coughs and Colds

Mrs. G. Peterson. g. Lake stHeet
Topeka Kan, says: @of all cel@o
remedies Ballard's Herehefnd Sytap
is MY favorjtc: it has doue aad vii
do ali that s Claimed fol L to .n'sd
ily cure ali coughs aHI ce!ds-.ta II
is so sweet and pleasant % rhe tasfe. .
~ cents. 30 cents 2lGu bottle Sold
y L. Z Coon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-05
SOME GEORGIA NUGGETS.

De man what knows hissef is no;
nigh eZ frequent ez de meals
Poverty amt nigh ez humble ez
what he looks; he feels lax kickin de
hcnse eat ever minute in de day.
Write il high, en- write II wide: Oar
is no fool in dis worl' lax de ole fool
what's de same fool over in dc same
@e place.-Atlanta Constitution