The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-15

paralysis caused by it is intermittent. Rest and quiet favor at least temporary recovery. Cooper's family have been ad- vised of his condition and tonight he was allowed to write to his mother
 Dr. George W. Vanderver of Mt. Holly, N. J.s father of Midshipman Van- derver does, not regard the dismissal of his son as just and will fight the case be- fore the secretary of the navy, and in ease of failure there, probably before Congress.
 The naval academy authorities state there Is no doubt of Vandervers failure to do his duty, and add that if Kimbrough had not received prompt and proper att tention, he would probably have died Dr. w. G. Vanderver, the father of Mid- shipman Vanderver, who Admiral Sands has recommended to be summarily dis missed from the naval academy for haz- ing called at the navy department this evening to confer with Secretary Bona parte on behalf of his son. Dr. Vanderver did not see the Secretary. but left for him letter setting forth his wishes in the matter. The law affecting hazing which was passed March 8, 1903. makes 1t mandatory on the secretary of the navy to dismiss midshipman found guilty of hazing or who fails to report hazing. Denies Ills Guilt.
 Mt. Holly, N. J., December 14-Mid- shipman Warran A. Vanderver in A let ter to his parents. received here today states that he was not on duty Tuesday night at the time the hazing occurred at the Annapolis naval academy for which his dismissal has been referred bv Ad- miral Sands.
 The midshlpman who Is accused of fajl- Ing to report the hazing which resulted seriously to first year cadet Jerdone P. Kmbrough, says that the hazlng was n ff, ha t,l, l11eo duty, and that he knew nothing of if until the case had been investigated by the officer in charge. That portion of Vandeyeer's letter which deals with the hazng incident is as follows:
 They have been making investigations into hazlng, and one 'plebe' told I came on duty last night on his floor, and when l Inspected for absentees, an upper class man who was in his room told me that this 'plebe' had nearly tainted and that ne was trying to fix him up. I did not know why he had tainted and did not think 1t serious so I did not report it.
 The officer in charge inspected later and on finding ono 'plebe' in bed, made an investigation, and found out that some one had been hazing him. The officer asked me why did not report the matt ter. l told him I did not know the cause of it. and did not think it serious enough He reported me to the commandant for
 
 unfit to go on duty.
 'T was up before the commsndant and he said about the same things. and said he would recommend me to the superin- tendent for dismissal. He relieved me from duty and I am under suspension That is. am confined to my room and not allowed to go out for drills or on duty.
 'sThe hazing did not take place while I was on duty, and I did not know thing about it. The worse I thought they could do to me was to report me and give me fifty demerts. But they have gone ahead and recommended me for dismissal"
 Hot Springs, December 14.-Mr and Mrs. A. G. Kimbrough, parents of J. P Kimbrough. the cadet who is suffering from the result of hazing at Annapolis are now in this city. They will leave for their home tomorrow. MT. Kimbrough stated tonight that he received mes- sage today stating that his sons condi- tion was improved. He stated that he in- tended to take the matter ID - soon as he reached home