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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
WORK OF BLOODHOUNDS

Speaking of the packs of bloodhounds
trained by southern sheriffs for hunting
criminals reminds me of a peculiar expe-
rience I had with dogs of this breed" said
an old Washingtonian, who was once tele-
graph lineman yesterday.
IT think that bloodhounds can hardly be
called cowardly animals, yet I thoroughly
frightened three of them In ways that were
both surprising and peculiar.
while engaged in the removal of an old
telegraph line in the south came to a pole
near a kennel to which was chained blood
hound who manifested a great desire for
my anatomy, but fortunately his chain
would not permit him to reach me, although
his desire and anger were unabated as
assembled.
which had become decayed under the
ground gave way, and / saw, to my horror.
that / would be thrown in front of the ken
mel and literally into the jaws of the en-
ragged dog, who / expected would attack me
before could escape, but the apparition of
a man coming down through the air astride
CT telegraph pole was too much for the
canine. With howl of terror he made a
plunge which parted his chain, and he
bounded over the fence and disappeared in
the distance. yelping as II expecting an
ether attack from some aerial monster.
Some time after this / accepted an in
vitation TO visit Col Clay. at his beautiful
country home near Montgomery, Alabama.
AS ! did not arrive at the hour / was ex-.
pected there was no one to meet me when
left the ears in the early evening at the
little station near my friends house. !
thoroughly enjoyed the walk In the fresh
evening air. knowing full well that would
be very welcome upon my arrival, So oc-
cupied was my mind with pleasant
thoughts that It was not until after / had
entered the grounds that thought of the
coloneFs caution to be very sure not to
come In the evening without notifying him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Search May Yet
Be Rewarded

Ethnologists of the country are almost
continually making excavations in caves in
various parts of the United States in the
hope of discovering tangible evidences of a
race of men that is supposed to have in
habited North America In prehistoric
times. One Of the most recent investiga-
lions made in this country with that hope
In view has just been completed by DR..
Charles Peabody of Phillips Academy, And
over, Mass large cave at Cavetown.
Md. near Hagerstown, was the scene Of
the explorations, and In that place Dr. Pea
body, together with Mr.. Warren X. Moore
head, also of Andover, and a force of ten
men, was digging for more than month
in~the search for traces Of the early human
inhabitants OF the country.
At the invitation of DIR. Peabody, DIR. W.
H. Holmes of the bureau of American eth
nology and Mr.. J. D. Mcclure Of this city
also spent several days at Cayetown as
sisting in the investigation.
No fossil bones were found by DR.. Pea
body's party in the cave In which excava-
tions were made, but in quarry located
about 800 feet from the mouth of the cave
fossil bones of animals were unearthed
Some of the fossil bones were of the early
cave bear and of the elk, but, SO far as
known now. no bones of man were found
ALI the bones unearthed by the exploring
party will be carefully studied and their
Identification will be made later.
The caYA In which excavations were made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

tenant Commander and viscountess de
Faramond. the latter sister: of Baroness
Won Sternberg, will also spenc the summer
at Newport
AS yet Mr.. Kogoro Takahira, the jana
nese minister, has made no plans for the
summer and 1t is probable that 1t will be
! some time before anything dsfnfte is de-
cfded upon. All will depend of course
upon the course of affairs in the far east.
If matters continue in their present state
of diplomatic activity it is. highly i'm
probable that Minister TakahHra will take
any vacation, certainly not an extended
one, and the members of the 5egation staff
are in the same boat. Even If a home
for the summer is decided upon, 1t will
probably be located not far from Wash
ington.
The Chinese minister and sfan have de-
cided to remain il Washington until the
latter part of the present month. and pos
sbly even later, and then to secure sum-
mer home in the Hills not far from Wash
ingtOn- This has been the custom Of the
legation for some years and 1t has been
decided to follow ii again this year.
The minister of the Netherlands, Jonk-
heer r. de Mares Swinderen and his
bride, who was Miss Glover, daughter OF
Mr.. G. c. Glover of this city, are here at
present. They were to have sailed last
Tuesday, but they deferred their depart
ure until Mrs. Gloyers convalescence is
assured.
Baron and Baroness Moncfeur are also
among those who will spend the summer
abroad. They may return early in Sep
TENDER and spend some time the north
shore, but the legation Will not be perma-
nently located out of town during the
heated term
OF the smaller and less important lega-
tons it can hardly be said that any will
be removed out of town for the sum-
mer- Many of the South American repre-
sentatives In Washington will either re-
turn to their homes for VISIT else will
go abroad on pleasure bent Others will
seek relief from the hot weather on the
north shore or at one or more of the pop
ular resorts on the Jersey coast or IN the
mountains. There being but few official
duties demanding attention during the
summer, the less important members of the
| legation STATS will follow their own bent
/ to a considerable extent and go where
| fancy and their financial resources may
happen to dictate. One thing is certain,
/ Washington will be deserted by It's dfpio-
matte residents very soon and will remain
| so for the summer, unless something of the
greatest international Importance should
demand the presence in the city of the
| representatives of king and emperor, presi-
dents and sovereigns. And If anything of
| such nature should occur, the diplomatic
| descent upon Washington would be even
| more remarkable than the June exodus that
is in progress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

at Cavetown is about 100 feet wide by 100
feet long. Mr.. Mcguire made explorations
in this cave two years ago when he was
collecting specimens for the Carnegie Insti-
tuition The upper strata of the cave floor
consists largely OF camp ashes. ETC., and
excavations in this strata by Mr. Mcguire
revealed. large quantities of broken pottery,
arrow Heads, bone and stone tools, which
had been left by the early Indians, who evil
IDENTIFY had made the cave their habitation.
Underlying the strata of camp ashes there
Is layer of stalagmite varying from six
inches to several feet in thickness, and
underneath this strata is found the red
cave earth, similar to the formation found
in the caves of Europe in which fossil bones
of animals and of ancient man have been
found.
Although the search for evidences of pre-
historic man In North America have been
conducted for many years without success,
yet the scientists are confident that their
efforts will some day be rewarded with sue
cess. 1t is expected that If remains of an
Client man are found they will be likely to
be found in caves, and for that reason the
caves of the country are usually the scenes
of the excavations.
The fossils found in the quarry at Cave
town by DIR. Peabodys party are considered
interesting as denoting the class of animals
that inhabited the continent during the
later geological periods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
FATAL DREAMS

Il believe that dreams sometimes kill"
said prominent specialist on nervous dis
eases the other day ''Of course. I don't
know that they are fatal, but have every
reason to think so. I had a woman patient
whom I was treating for number of COM
plications, including weak heart She
could not bear any excitement. and / often
warned her about exposing herself to any
fright. She complained of having night
mare, and often woke up in state of ter
rible fright. so weak that she could not call
for help. One morning she was found dead
In bed, with an expression of abject terror
On her face. ] have no doubt she died from
fright produced by nightmare.
Persons subject to nightmare who have
weak hearts should avoid sleeping on the
back. They should lie on the right side and
have the right arm extended, SO they will
wake up if they turn over. Most nightmares
are the result of sleeping on the back or the
left side. where the heart is SO compressed
that 1t has little room for free action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

of apparatus and books for the education Of
the blind which have been distributed an
nuaIly in the schools for the blind in the
several states. There have already been
prepared large number of books from this
fund. and the catalogue includes popular
literature and technical subjects.
The reading rooms for the blind are sit
uated IN the northwestern corner of the
ground floor ,of the great structure, and
are large and well appointed The win
dow sils are full of flowers and every
thing is made as coy and attractive as
possible, even though those for whom they
are intended cannot see them. The walls
are lined with book racks loaded down
with books prepared especially for the
blind Then taere are the typewriters that
print raised letters and which are operated
by persons who cannot even see the key
board. There are periodicals and newspa-
pers especially for the blind and all about
the room one can see the visitors enjoying
the stories as they read them by slipping
their finger tips over the pages
Every afternoon in the week there are
readings by volunteers for an hour and
many blind persons attend them yolun-
teers for this purpose are never lacking,
and in fact there is always an abundance
of talent at the disposal of the library Of
hcials. That the blind visitors appreciate
and enjoy these daily treats is attested by
the large number who are always In at
tendance each afternoon, rain or shine"
One peculiar taing about the reading room
for the blind Is the large numbers of pee-
pie that are always grouped about the
table containing the music made for the
blind to read. One way of printing the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
EDUCATING THE BLIND



Uncle Sam has sixty-five thousand blind
childIen-childrcn who on account of their
affiiction are unable to enjoy the pleasures
and pastimes of their more fortunate
brothers and sisters-yet they are not all
unhappy.
The kindly old fellow has not forgotten
the afflicted ones but has done much to
give them education and entertainment,
comfort and joy, This, he has provided not
alone by the publication. through an in
vested sum, of such books as the blind can
read. but in the Library of Congress at
Washington.
To one OF these bliad children-Helen
Mari CampbelI-is given the credit of much
of the advancement along educational lines
and hours OF pleasure that are afforded by
the Library of Congress.
From its inception until the present date
there has been a steady Increase in the
number of visitors in the reading room for
the blind In the Library of Congress. This
is oftentimes the first place the daily Wis
itor to the library wishes to see. One part
Of tn. room is reserved for the sole use OF
the blind who come to read. and another
part Is for visitors who desire to what
kinds of books are prepared SO the blind
can read them. the writing machines. states
and other instruments provided for the
accommodation of the blind who desire to
write.
In accordance with an act of Congress in
1879 t.5o. 600 was invested In permanent SCI
curities of the United States in order that
the proceeds could be applied to the making
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

as he kept two bloodhounds which were al
lowed the range of the grounds from dark
ness to daylight, and saying Il any one at
tempted to enter during those hours that
he would surely get hurt. He had been
compelled TO adopt this means to check
the depredations of thieves About the
time / thought of my direction | heard
the dogs approaching in the darkness To
retreat would be impossible. To call for
help would be useless as no one wouId
near me. So folced my arms and waited
and soon / could distinguish their forms as
they approached ,n1e, moving slower and
slower, side by side. until they were within
a few feet of me, where they remained per-
feetly notioniess for a few moments, which
seemed like hours TO me wien each one
raised his head high in the air gave a
dismal howl, turned about and disappeared
In the darkness as fast as his legs could
carry him
The colonel was much surprised when I
reached the house. and at once incurred
how | had escaped the dogs / remarked
that had not ped them, 81 nd that they
had escaped me. then related my expert
ence. which surprised and puzzled him very
much. and | thought he was inclined to
question the truthSuiness of all of it, He
said, as fsr a S he know, L was the only
person who had entered the premises with
out help since they had had the dogs, and
he had many stories to relate of their
watchfulness and prowess.
when we went out on the porch the
following morning the dogs were sound
asleep on the ground nearby. Being dis
turbed and looking up they saw me. They
acted terrified and gave the same dismal
howl as on the PREVIOUS night and disap-
peared as quickly as possible nor could
they be induced to come near me the two
days / was there
I'VE were unable to account for their
strange actions. blt that 1 had In some
way thoroughly frightened them there was
no question"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

United States is certainly not on the wane
Any number of cottages, both large and
small, along the Maine and Massachusetts
coasts have been leased for the summer,
and will serve as out-of-town embassies
and legations And the hotel registers of
this section WILL as usual. contain very
fair sprinkline of names well known in
Washington, for all the months that the
city remains, automatically at least, unin-
habitable
This year. however. although the popu-
larity of the north shore will not be af-
fected. an unusually large number of dip
lomats from the Washington corps will
spend either the whole summer or a por-
ton of it abroad. Some of them will go
on business to the capitals and courts of
their respective countries: some will go for
healths sake, to test the efficacy of the
waters at one or more of the famous old
world springs and baths, while others will
make the trip for pleasure alone and will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

embassy staff and 1t is probable that the
usual custom will be followed and that the
embassy will be located either at Spring
Lake or Deal Beach.
Baron and Baroness Mayor des Planches
have not yet made any plans for the sum-
mer. They consider the north coast, how
ever, as trifie too near the arctic regions
and If they decide to remain in this coun-
try during the summer, the summer home
of the Italian embassy will probably be To-
! ca ted a good deal nearer Washington.
The French ambassador and Madame JUS
serand have already sailed and will spend
rhe1summer in France. The embassy, how
ever, will have its summer home at New
port as usual, and Mr.. des Portes de la
Fosse the counsellor of the embassy, will
be the charge d'affaires ad interim. Madame
and Mademoiselle des Portes have decided
TO go abroad, and will leave Washington
June 8. The summer home at Newport
will be occupied soon after that date. Lieu
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spend the days of their vacations in jour-
neying from place to place the continent
at the dctation of pleasure, comfort and
convenience.
Among the many who will sail for the
other side some time during the month of
roses, and of the few who will not re-
turn, in an official capacity at least. are
Count Cassini until a few weeks ago the
ambassador of Russia to the United States,
and his adopted daughter, Countess Mar
guerite Cassini. There Is general and gen
uine regret felt in Washington over the
departure of the Cassinis. The count while
here has added largely to his reputation as
an able and skillful diplomat and has served
his sovereign well. The countess 1t Is
hardly necessary to say, has for some years
been one of the most popular members of
the younger social set of the national CAPT.
tai. 1t is not definitely known just when
Count Cassinis successor will arrive at his
post, and consequently no plans have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

ess Won Sternberg sailed last week for Ger
many. where they will spend the summer.
Commander and Mrs. Hebbinghaus are
also abroad and will remain away all sum-
mer. Consequently the summer plans for
the German embassy have not yet been
made. but 1t is hardly probable that a cot
summer.
The Austrian embassy will occupy cot
tage at Lenox, not far from that of the
Durands, but Ambassador Henglemuller
and Madame Henglemuller are now in
Austria and will not return to the United
States until August 1. They will remain at
Lenox, however, until rather late in the
fall. Baroness Giskra, wife of the coun-
sellor of the embassy. will sail July / for
the Isle of Jersey, where she will remain
with her mother all summer, returning to
Washington In the fall.
The Jersey coast has always been ia
vorite with the members of the Mexican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

made for the summer by the members of
the embassy staff. But it is probable that
Harbor, as 1t was during the heated term
of last year. -~--,..-.
The cottage at Lenox occupied by the
British embassy last year proved so pop
ular with the ladies of Ambassador Du-
rand's family that no time was lost In Sc
curing it again for this year. Lady Du-
rand and Miss Durand have been at Lenox
for a month already, and the ambassador
will join them there with his son, Capt.
Durand Of the British army. before very
long. Capt. Dudley Rawson de Chair of the
British navy and Mrs. de Chair, who are
diplomatic set in washington, are abroad
just now and will remain away for some
time. They will probably return, however.
in season to spend some little time at
Lenox.
Baron Speck Won Sternberg and Baron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

w. EFORE the month of June has
crossed itself from the calendar.
r IL Washington, capital of the United
~ States and clearing house for af-
fairs Of state, will have been de-
serted by It's corps OF diplomats. The first
touch OF the cty's sultry summer, the first
genuine hot spell of several days duration
will send representatives of emperor and
of sovereign. OF king and of president fee
ing from the town as II from the plague
Embassies and legations will be closed for
the summer months and left, shattered and
empty, TO bake and blister in the heat Of
the asphalt-aided sun, or else, with furnish
ings swathed in linen and valuables packed
and stored, will remain in the hands of
Garetakers until fall and the diplomats re-
turn together.
Years ago-and not 50 very long either
as the days are counted in this fast-fying
age-the diplomat who was sent to Wash
ington to represent his country was usu-
ally pretty safe in deciding that his enc
mics had been instrumental in securing the
place for him. In the winter time he nearly
froze to death in the draughty White House
and Infinitely worse departments, and in
the summer mosquitoes and malaria made
life almost unbearable. And at that time,
be it said, the United States, automatically,
at least. was far from being a irst-rate
power--according to the standard of the
old world capitals. ------
But row, of course, all this Is changed.
Washington since the United States be-
came a world power and factor to be
reckoned with IN almost every move that
is made on the international chess board.
is considered all that diplomatic post
should be, and in the season" is pretty
generally known, socially and otherwise. as
a very pleasant place of official residence.
But when the season comes to an end and
the hot weather sets in, the exodus from
the capital city of the United States is
reminiscent of the rush from the plains to
the hills CT India during the oppressive
period preceding the rains.
The members of the Washington diplo-
matte corps are clannish lot. not only
in the season. but out of it as well. and
the truth of this is exemplfed in the fact
that for several years past the famous
"nortn shore has been spoken of as the
summer capital of the United States. And
while all of the diplomatic families have
not yet completed their plans for the com
ing summer. 1t is very apparent that the
popularity of this particular section Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Dog With Hoofs.
From the indianapolis News.

A dog with hoofs like COW is owned by
Daniel Brown and is cress between q
shepherd and a spaniel. It was purchased
by Brown from Miles Dickey. Panhandle
engineer. three years ago. when a pup. hut
not until recently did the hoofs grow on
its feet, and the owner Is at loss to know
how to account Tor them. The growth has
appeared on all four feet and is as hssr,i
as horn. When the dog walks across the
board ft,or or the saloon where 1t Is kept
there is q sound like the pattering Of Il
couple 81 children with wooden shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

music Is by the use of raised notes on
raised staff. but this is not SO frequently
used as the one in which each octave is
numbered and each note spelled out by
name and each phrase written as a para
graph, the notes for the right and left
hands written separately. The blind must
clan as a rule memories the notes for the
right hand and then those for the left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
The Fad.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Old Friend-"So you are going to build
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. house! What kind
OF library are you going to have In tit"
Mrs. Newrox-"A Carnegie. I think1n
The Globe-republican., 1905-01-05
KOsS, the taylor, can suit you.

kosS, the taylor, can suit you.
WANTED-Seventy.fve head ofstock tc
full feed on alfalfa. Call on or address
W. W. Cain, Wilburn, Kss. 1T
Barley and cane chop 81 at the mill. I'll
j. M. Snyder, one of the substantial
citizens of Royal township, was in town
Tuesday.
R. W. Evans, Jr., who has been In
Missouri on wedding trip, arrived home
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Evans will re-
main in Missouri week or two visiting
relatives.
Corn chop at the mill 81 per 100. II
Miss Nellie Chapman returned home
Tuesday morning from a weeks visit
with friends in Topeka and Kansas City.
"The Moonshiner's Daughter" truth.
fully depicts the strenuous life of the
hearty folk called moonshlners
In their fight for existence, and rerelling
their greatest enemy, the revenue officers.
The play abounds in thrilling climaxes.
There Is also n beautiful love story full
Of heart interest Bursts Of comedy, and
4 laugh every minute, sparkling spec
lalties throughout. 1t
The Globe-republican., 1905-01-05
TRAINMEN'S BALL
Railroad Boys Had an Enjoyable So.
cial Event Monday Night,

| Wv" .'S"b "Si'uoy NlSHts
The seventh annual ball Of Lodge 90,
b. of R. L. given Monday night at the
rink was happy success. The grand
march was led by Superintendent George
Ayers and wife, who we're followed by
Trainmasters Coffey and Morris and
wives. From beginning to close the ball
was q most enjoyable occasion and re.
fleets credit upon the lodge and the com.
mlttees in charge. The rink was decor
ated in part with eolored lanterns and
presented a pretty scene. There was a
large attendance from home and a nun.
Der Of couples were present from other
points, La Junta, Pueblo, Ration, syria.
cuse, Newton and Garden City being
represented. The music was furnished
by Beeson's orchestra The B. of R. rs
are especially thankful to the Santa Fe
local officials for the oourtesies extended
in arranging for the success of the ball
and for their presence during the eve.
ming.
The ball committee consisted of Z. G.
Moody, I. H. Traynor and Claude
Carrier,
The floor managers were Jack o. Brein
n. E. Garner and W. Z. Maddox.