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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
ARMY RIFLE TEAM.
High Score Men Announced by Gen
Wade.

!" aus
Mai. Gen. Wade. commanding the Attain
tic division. which includes all the troops
in this vicinity, has issued q general order
announcing that the following named COM
petitors having made the highest aggregate
scores In the recent division rife competi-
ton at Fort Niagara. N. Y. will comprise
the Atlantic division rife team:
Sergt James A. Landers. 18th Infantry:
Sergt. John w. Buerkle sd Infantry; Corp.
Stephen Miller. 18th Infantry: First Sergt.
Charles s. RUSSELL 18th Cavalry; Private
Andy Hensley. 23d Infantry; First Sergt.
Irwin g. Patch. 18th Cavalry; Corporal Eu-
genio Alers. p. r. P. r.: Sergt Rudolf
17th Infantry: Corp. Edward Borland. 18th
Infantry; Sergt. Frederick A. Mann, 18th
Cavalry; Sergt. John ]. Daerda, 18th Cav
airy; Sergt William A. Cantrell 9th Infan-
try; Corp. Charles NJ. Smith. 18th Infantry:
serst. Axel Gustafson. 18th Cavalry: Corp.
Joseph Erik. 18th Infantry: Corp billiard
Herndon. 18th Infantry: Sergt. Frank Balti-
more, 18th Cavalry; 8ergt. Milton H. Taul-
bee. 9Th Infantry: Corp. Oscar Peek, 18th
Infantry.
ton of the Atlantic division pistol team as
follows: Corp. Verne r. Bell. 18th Cavalry:
Private Laurits Peterson. 18th Cavalry;
Trumpeter John R. Flennelly. 18th Caval-
ry; Sergt. John ]. Daerda, 18th Cavalry;
sergt. William Jackson. 18th Infantry;
Sergt. Frank Baltimore. 18th Cavalry:
Sergt Harvey Mccain, 18th Cavalry:
Corp. Stephen F. Ffnnegan, 18th Cavalry.
Gold medals were awarded for superior
marksmanship to sergt ]. A. Landers. 18th
fantry: First Lieut.. w. A. Mitchell. Corps
of Engineers: Corp ". r. Bell and Second
Lieut.. I. 8. Martin. 18th Cavalry.
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Higher-Priced Sealskins.


Every day the price Of living seems to
be Increasing. It has been only q few
months since the cost Of diamonds in
creased by a considerable percentage. In
the wake OF the diamond raise followed adj
ditions to the cost Of rubies. pearls ame-
thysts. opals and other precious stones
Month after month. year after year 1t has
been harder for the common people to pur-
chase works Of art by famous masters
Little by little such necessary articles as
cloisonne vases, hand-painted china, cut
glass. jade ornaments and the like have
been creeping beyond the reach Of the
poor.
Now comes the finishing stroke An in
ternational agreement. by the terms of
which no seals are to be killed for q whole
year, Is said to have been reached. This
Notwithstanding the fact that 1t is admitted
that the action will have the effect of boost
ing the price OF sealskin cloaks. coats,
muffs and boas. Could anything be more
unfortunate? Is 1t not certain that plenty
winter? It Is perhaps true that sealskin
garments will still be within the reach OF
everybody, but 1t is also true that to get
them from now on many people will have
to deny themselves such necessaries as
diamond ornaments. pearl necklaces and
bracelets Of rubies. \ 90
First thing anybody knows it will be pos
sible to find in a single block in some part
of Salt Lake as many as two or three
homes In which there are no sealskin coats
We don't like to be pessimistic about the
matter, and perhaps we do take too gloomy
a view. but we are very much afraid that
the nation is drifting in that direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
DICKS PROPOSITION
OHIO SENATOR'S SUGGESTION FOR
STATE PLATFORM.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August Ex-senator
Dick Is out this morning in an Interview
at his home in Akron with a novel propo-
sition as to the formation Of the state plat
form by the republican convention at Day.
ton next month. at least as to those mat
tiers about which the party Is now in con-
troversy. Instead Of permitting a resolu-
ton committee to prepare the platform,
which in its entirety will be put up to the
convention for adoption or rejection. he sug-
gests that the delegates themselves be per
mitted to vote upon each proposition sepa-
rately such as the tariff. railroad rate leg
islation, Endorsements Of senators. ETC.. and
even as to choice for state campaign chair
man.
After the convention has voted on these
matters the resolutions committee, accord
ing to this proposition, is to take the result
and construct the platform along the lines
so laid down. This. he says. Will disarm
those who are always ready to charge that
the committee was packed. The proposition
Is generally well received.
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The Training Of Children.
From Harpe1's Bazaar.

From Harpe1's Bazaar.
Sometimes children acquire undesirable
traits or habits from companions. The
habit Of imitation is not only strong in
children, but is very strong element in all
human nature. II the chfld's companions
are particularly disagreeable or harmful,
it Is we'll to keep them apart but under
ordinary circumstances the best policy to
pursue is to point out to the child that
this or that particular fault which he is
acquiring Is unpleasant, or II necessary
enter into mild argument with the child.
I have found most children amenable to
reason If it is put in a clear. simple, log
ical manner to them. While one would
not advocate associates of q Questionable
character for a child. still it Il not alto
gether a bad thing for a child to encounter
some of the faults or peculiartties OF other
children. II there is a temptation to &C
quire undesirable qualities. the reasoning
Of an older and wiser head usually has
its effect; this teaches tho child to think
out little problems for himself, and to
reason intelligently. It also cultivates in
the child powers Of discrimination. It II
well to have these little gifts take root
early; they strengthen with time and help
the child later to resist many temptations
he Is sure to meet.
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MAY ATTACK TROOPS
FORT BROWN, TEX, WILL BE
ABANDONED.

No changes In the orders Of the War De-
partment for the abandonment Of Fort
Brown, Tex, have been made as the result
Of the visit Of Orig Gen. ]. Franklin Bell,
chief of STAFF of the army, to President
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay yesterday. Gen.
Bell and Capt. Hutcheson. his aid, who ac-
companied him to Sycamore Hill. returned
to Washington last night and resumed
their duties at the War Department today.
Gen. Bell said that the post at Brownies
vile will be temporarily abandoned. as
originally announced. and the company Of
the 26th Infantry now stationed there Will
remain only long enough to dispose Of the
government property at the post The three
companies OF the 18th Infantry at Fort
Brown have been ordered TO Fort Reno,
Okla. where they will be stationed.
the other six companies of the 18th Infan-
try will remain at their present station in
Texas. One battalion Is at sort Bliss,
near Ri Paso. and the other at Fort Nc
border.
Some Of the officials OF the War De-
partment anticipate further trouble between
the colored troops at Fort Brown. Texas.
former march out Of the reservation to
take the train for Fort Reno, Oklahoma.
In fact, 1t has been intimated that certain
rough characters in Brownsville have
piaHIleO 70 SHOW LuSlT IeSeHIIfeHI 70 tLt0
colored soldiers by shooting up their train
as it leaves the station. The authorities
are In somewhat Of a dilemma, but 1t Is
stated that they will insist that the SOL
diers be permitted to leave Brownsville
without molestation. 1t Is also stated that
IL they are attacked they will defend them
selves as well as they can. How to avoid
trouble in the matter was the subject of
earnest conferences between Acting Secre-
tary Ainsworth and Cen Bell. chief Of
staff, today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24

receipt By the Commissioners Of bids
which we're lower than usual. 1t IL the
intention Of CommiDsioEer Mcfarland to
order the erection OF eighty incandescent
lamps on Canal road, from Foxhall road to
and across Chain bridge. and about fifty
four incandescent lamps on Foxhau and
Ridge roads from Canal road to the
Loughborough road. In addition to this
number thirty lights win be placed on
Reservoir, street from 35th street to the
conduit road.
Commissioner Mcfarland stated that the
Commissioners will renew their request
to Congress at the next session. that they
be granted authority to place lamps on
the Conduit road. This thoroughfare Is
under control of the War Department, and
nothing can be done by the Commission
ers toward Illuminating 1t at night with
out special authorization by Congress.
The Commissioners have sought the
necessary legislation during the last i've
sessions, and it is confidently predicted
that favorable action will be secured this
coming session.
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TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 24-The gross
earnings of the Southern and Union Pa
ciflc roads and Of the Santa Fe for July
and the first two weeks of August show an
increase in their California overland traf-
ffc. also in the state and coast business OF
the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. all OF
whptch, in the opinion OF the ofi1cials. reveal
remarkable business vitality of San Fran
cisco In particular and California In gen..
eral
SAN FRANCISCO. August 24-The
Southern Pacific Company announced yes
terday that the freight rate on apples to
city would be reduced from 81 per 100
pounds to So cents. The apple crop all
through the east Is large this year and the
fruit is selling at such reduced prices that
the local farmers were unable to COM
pete under the old rates. The California
crop IL very large this year.
ODESSA, August M.-Robberies and muir
ders having become more frequent here.
the commissioners have petitioned the gov
ernor general to govern the police force
and compel every house owner to maintain
three armed porters instead OF one.
KANSAS CITY. August 24-Charles ].
Bonaparte, Secretary OF the Navy, has been
invited to attend the session of the Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress to be
held in this city November 20. .-
TOPEKA, Kan. August 24.-As president
of the Kansas branch of the Red Cross
Society, Gov. E. w. Koch yesterday Is
sued statement authorizing the vice
presidents of the branch in every county In
the state to solicit donations for fund to
be raised for the relief of the Chilean earth
quake sufferers.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. August 4.-Representa-
tive Harry NJ. Coudrey was yesterday re-
nominated for Congress by the republicans
of the twelfth district at direct primary.
There was no opposition
VANCOUVER, B. c.. August PA large
number CT Hindoos have come into this port
to work as laborers in mills and mines.
Senator Mcpherson. NJ. P, announced
yesterday, on behalf Of the government,
that this immigration will now be checked.
on the score that the immigrants are unde-
sirable.
SPRINGFIELD. Mo-. August 24.-The
fury in the case Of Ross Galbraith. the al
legged mob leader. had not reached a YER
cations were that it would disagree.
When the jury was dismissed for the night
last night 1t was stated 1t stood ten for
acQuittal and two for conviction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 24.-Gov. Har-
ris is suffering from severe attack of ivy
poisoning. the result he declared, of his
visit to the maneuver grounds in Tuscara-
was county. The ailment seems to have
attacked the whole body.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. August 24.-The rife
team that will represent the Ohio National
Guard In the national rife contest this year
The team will consist Of eighteen men.
1t will be accompanied by Adjt Gen.
Critchfied, Brig. Gen. John c. Speaks and
Assistant ON. Gen. Edward T. Miller.
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Rewards Of Literature.

A very talented and wcll-known writer
successful. too. in the popular estimation
tells me:N"I know a man who spent fifteen
years leisure in getting the material for
his best book and writing 1t over three
times: then offered it to almost every pub
Usher in America. meeting with refusal by
all, and finally sold 1t to a London pub
Usher for ESQ; had 1t republished in Amer
lea some years afterward: got few dollars
before the publishers failed, and as his last
royalty received just 2 cents, which was
exactly 10 per cent of the last sum due
him. am the man. but I don't publish
the fact nor feel inclined to brag about it;
nor to complain. for that would be useless
and would only cheaper my wares in the
literary market. The book paid me by &C
curate calculation 1917 cents week for
my fifteen years work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
Firemen Going to Baltimore.

Chief Engineer William Belt Of the fire
department today received an invitation
from Mayor Timanus Of Baltimore for
all Of the local fire laddies who participated
In the fight against the fire which devas-
tated Baltimore in February. 1904, to take
feature Of the jubilee celebration in that
city September Is. The invitation has been
accepted. and Chief Belt said this after
noon that all of the men who were with
him In the monumental city during the
memorable three days two years and q half
ago will be taken with their apparatus, to
the now fully recovered municipality to
share Ia the pleasures OF the fete day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
PHYSICIAN BADLY HURT.
Kicked by His Horse While Alighting
From His Buggy.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. August 24.-While on
his way home from visiting a patient on
the Georgetown pike yesterday evening Dr.
Claiborne H. Mannar of this place met
with painful accident. As an automobile
approached DR.. Mannar attempted to get
out of his buggy to hold his horse, and as
he was alighting the animal kicked him a
vicious blow on the jaw. DR.. Mannar man
aged to make his way to Rockville and
upon having his injuries examined it was
found his jaw was badly fractured and that
he was otherwise painfully hurt about the
face. Drs. o. NJ Iinthicum and Robert C.
Warfeld took him to a Washington hos
pital by late train. While Dr. Mannar's
Injuries are of very painful character 1t
is stated they are not necessarily danger
OILS q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
ALLEGED AUTO BANDITS.
Long Island Infested With Gang Of
Sneak Thieves.

"Raffles," the gentleman burglar of
fact and fiction, sinks to the rank of
cheap sneak thief in comparison with the
bandits now at work in Nassau county
L. L.. with the latest safe-breaking appii-
ances. high-power explosives. deadly weap-
ons. huge automobile and a woman
chauffeur. 1t is believed by some that
this woman. tall. blonde and stylish is
the leader of the band it's brains and in
spiration.
Their deeds have inspired fear through
out the county. At Roslyn. Westbury,
Wheatley Hills. East Williston and neigh
boring villages. where millionaires have
costly summer homes, doors are locked and
barred at night, while armed servants keep
watch outside.
The looting Of the Westbury post office
early Wednesday morning was the band s
fourth attempt at burglary within three
hours.
Sheriff Gildersleeve of Nassau county,
called home from his vacation. Is hard at
work on the case, with every available man
at his command Cautious in his state
some surprising information. The Identity
CT the burglars is suspected. Across the
Suffolk county border. not many miles
from Riverhead, handsome cottage has
been occupied for the last four months by
party posing as rich and exclusive Their
ways are mysterious and they shun society.
They own two powerful gasoline cars Of
different colOrs and use them on long night
trips.
II cannot give any further information
today said Sheriff Gildersleeve after
vaguely outlining as above the clue in his
possession. We are watching the sus-
pects." he added. land l confidently ex-
pect an arrest within the next few days"
AS to the woman In the case, Sheriff
Gildersleeve said:
Il know nothing positive on that point
and can give no information
muster is hard at work. Their leaders be-
lieve that the chief of the band is not the
woman. but professional safebreaker
and that his associates are amateurs, skill
ed only in getting the highest possible
speed out of their machine car. That they
unhesitatingly shot to kill when attacked
was proved Wednesday morning at West
bury. when they wounded a man. In a
dozen other attempts to rob houses and
crack safes within three months, the rob-
bers-always with the speedy automobile
at hand-have promptly returned the re-
volver of the citizens
Six years. ago similar series of rob-
berries terrorized Nassau county. Scores
of residences Were looted and a vast
amount OF plate and jewels vanished
They carried the booty In a light wagon
drawn by two fleet horses They were
never caught and only a small part of
their costly booty was recovered in pawn
shops. Sheriff Gildersleeve Is half con-
WINGED that this old band reorganized and
equipped now with autos is again at work
Certain 1t Is that the driver of the mys-
road In the county. The big auto-some-
| times red again, black-has dashed in and
out OF sight, defying the efforts of watch
erS 10 trace Its movements.
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THE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH.
Report on Education at Council Meet
ing in Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va. August 24.-The report
on education submitted at the connection
al council Of the A. M. E. Zion Church,
now In session here. emphasizes the fact
that II negro education was paid for only
by the taxes contributed by that race the
sum would be amply sufficient
The council consists Of all the bishops and
all the general officers representing GOO 900
members. seventeen schools and COLLEGES
and about 1900 ministers
Bishop Alexander Walters, one of the
leaders of his race. native OF Kentucky
but now OF New Jersey. Is presiding The
council closes its session Sunday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued by Inspec-
tor Ashford today as follows:
TIC Swartzell. Rheem & Hensey Co., for
repairs at 1909. 1911. 1913 oath, street north
west; architect William A. Palmer: con-
tractor. John H. Davis; estimated cost,
81. 800.
To A. e. L. Lecl1ie. for one three-story
brick addition at 1000 14th street north
west; architect. A. T. Clark. Jr.; contrac-
tors, Richardson & Burgess, Inc: estimated
cost. $1,000
To Joseph Wise. for brick addition at 1912
T street northwest; architect and builder.
Joseph 8. Hurdle: estimated ooat. 81 100.
To Harry Wardman, for one two-story
frame dwelling at l41O Emerson street
northwest: architect. A. II. Beers; builder,
II. Wardman; estimated cost, 44yO0Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
FAIRBANKS TO SPEAK.

Scheduled to Attend Ohio Meeting Of
Colored Educators.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, August A.-vice Pres
ident Charles W. Fairbanks and Booker T..
Washington are scheduled to be here tomor-
row to attend the Ohio state colored ed
ucational and industrial exposition. which
will open tomorrow and will continue for
a week at Grove City, about ten miles from
here.
Mr.. Fairbanks will speak about $50
o'clock. following half a dozen colored
orators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
NO NECESSITY FOR RELIEF.
Secretary Shaw Kills Bond Purchase
Rumor.

When asked today about the persistent
rumor that he Is about to purchase gov
eminent bonds. the As Of 1907. Secretary
Shaw at first declined to be interviewed
or to make a statement. Subsequently he
said:
Evidently somebody is trying to de-
ceive the thoughtless. Every man with
lick OF financial sensesrecognizes that oc-
casion for relief does not exist. 1t seems
mighty strange that rumors should be so
persistent that I am going to do thing
the doing Of which at this time would he
universally recognized as uncalled for. II
will act in such way as deem best at the
time, but all rumors will be baseless.
There will be no tips and no advance in
formation!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
Judge Dismissed Show COMPANY

LOUISVILLE, KY. August 2A-Judge Nc
Cam In the city court today dismissed all
the members Of the -Four Corners of the
Earth" company and the staff of the Ave-
nue. Theater. all being charged with viola
ton Of the Sunday closing laws. In an
nouncing his decision. the Judge took the
ground that the arrests constituted discrim-
nation. as the state and city authorities
were exempting numerous other occupa-
lions as works Of necessity" under an un-
warrantedly broad construction Of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
Alleged Violation Of Law.

In a letter to Maj. Sylvester today Roger
Williams clerk OF the excise board. stated
that he had received information from va
rious sources to the effect that many retail
or bar room liquor license holders in this
city were violating the law by selling beer
in quarters" Mr.. Williams said that the
violations in many cases were due to ig-
norance and he explained that the great
est quantity Of any intexicant that q re-
tail dealer might lawfully sell was Az gal
Ions. A quarter barrel OF beer contains 8
gallons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
REPUBLICANS NOT GENEROUS.
Chairman Sherman Not Taking II
Much Money.

Representative James s. Sherman Of New
York. chairman of the republican congress
sional committee, was In Washington to-;
for New York tonight. Mr.. Sherman says
that contributions to the republican cam
paign fund are improving. although the
receipts are not as great as he had hoped
for.
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Trying to Make Auto Record.

SALT LAKE CITY. August A.-Chris-
tan D. Haggerty and Richard H. Little.
who are journeying from New York
to San Francisco In an attempt to break
the trainscontinental automobile record, ar
rived here last night on a Union Pacific
passenger train. which they boarded at
Julesburg. Col. They are recuperating at
q local hotel while their chauffeurs are
bringing up their machine. The car Is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
Sex and Sport.

From the GentleWOman
firmly believe that every true daughter
of Eve is at heart born adventures. and
I suspect that had 1t not been for this ele-
ment in her nature-the love Of exploring
the unknown and mysterious-our original
mother would have left that tempting apple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24
Temperature recorded today by H. D.
Feast & Co.'S standard thermometer was

The postmen who struck at Bombay
August Is for increased pay. with the result
that the deliveries of mail were almost
stopped surrendered Wednesday. The ma
jority Of them were re-engaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-24

John Cost. an electrician, who went to
Butte. Mont, several days ago from Han
cock. Mich. shot and killed himself We'd
nesday. Dependency. following drinking
carousal. II believed 70 have prompted the
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LIGHTS I'M SUBURBS.
Incandescent Lamps on Canal, Foxhall
and Ridge Roads.

Arrangements have been made for plac-
ing large number Of incandescent lights
on Canal road and Foxhal and Ridge
roads Tho work was made possible by
an, increase Of the appropriation granted
by the last Congress. and further By the