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The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
MAN NOT BORN TO READ.
Naturally LOng-sighted and Eyei
Not Adapted to Close Work

Naturally LOng-sfghted and Eyes
Not Adapted to Close work.
From the New York Times
Many persons when they see the null
tiplication of bespectacled school chill
dren are apt to conclude that the eyes
Of the race are degeRerating. Civiliza-
ton, it is said, is responsible for the
evil. We read too much; we use our
eyes in ways that are contrary to the
order of nature" and we suffer the pen
atty Did not Andrew Lang declare
some time ago that man was not
born to read?"
It is reassuring to learn from DR..
c. ". Saleeby, the Spencerian interpre-
ter and popular English writer on
scientific and philosophical subjects
that the talk of the eye degeneration
is ''undiluted nonsense" 1t is not. he
learnedly explains, question of func-
tiOn but of a radical change Of function,
of necessary adaptation to the needs of
a different environment II is literally
true that man was not born to read"
The eye Of the natural" or unciviIized
man is focused upon eternity'-let
NiAC ~ HbutAoAS uVLC TINS luCL.
The original man is long sighted
The eye which we have inherited from
our ancestors" says DR.. Saleeby, rs
one which is used without effort at
long range, merely containing within
it an apparatus enabling it at the cost
of nervous and muscular effort to be
used at short range" But every known
civilization involves reading and writ
ing-that is, the constant use of the eye
at short distances-hence the need of
appropriate glasses.
DR.. Saleeby admits that it would be
an advantage to humanity, as il now is.
to have an eye naturally focused upon
near subjects, but, he adds: 'If one
started to make a list Of the bodily
characters Of man which the amazing
development of his intelligence has
rendered more or less appropriate to
his needs than originally, one would re-
quire q volume"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
THE POETS OF BRETON.
A Comparison of Cbateaubriand and
Ernesf Renan.

Before. a. small, but select audience,
at Hubbard Memorial Hall. yesterday
afternoon, a company that comprised
the leading society women of Wash
ington, with a sprinkling of men from
the legations, NJ Anatole le Braz spoke
on Maritime France; the Men it has
Produced" The lecture was the more
interesting for the fact that NJ. le Braz
is, himself, a Breton, haiIing from the
same town that saw Remains birth He
Is a professor of French literature at
the University of Rennes, and has made
special and intimate study of the
writers Of Brittany.
His lecture yesterday afternoon was
devoted, in the main. 10 a comparison
of the merits of Chateaubriand and Of
Ernest Renan. He found points Of
strong resemblance in motive. at least
between Cheteaubriand's "The Genius
OF Christianity" and Remains Life Of
Jesus" between Les Souvenirs des
IEnfants," by Renan. and lie Voyage
en- Amerique," by Chateaubriand IN
Chateaubriand, Prof. Ie Braz found a
poet whose Inspiration had come from
the Arthurian legends, which, long be-
fore the time when Mallory made them
known to the English world, We're
familiar to the people of France, and to
Brittany in particular. Both Renan
and ~ChateaUbriand had made use Of
the legends of Merlin, and of the story
Of Tristan and IsOult.
The lecturer showed how deeply the
works of both these Breton poets had
influenced their time, and what an in
spiration their works had been on the
whole literature Of France. During the
course of the lecture, NJ le Braz took
occasion to call attention to the home
loving qualities of the Breton He
showed that among his own people.
Renan and his writings were. for a
time, misunderstood. but he read ex-
tracts from letters by Renan who. to-
ward the close of his career, wished to
represent the reimbursement of Lam
Mon IN the Chamber of Deputies. The
letter was written 10 Marie Francois
Luzel, Wei known as collector of
Bretaigne ballads. and the letter
showed how Renan tried to effect a
reconciliation with his Breton friends
His thoughts inevitably turned toward
home as he grew older, and he spoke in
the letter of once more desiring to
hear the bells Of TreEneu, his native
town. Both Chateaubriand and Renan
lived to revisit the haunts in Brit
tany they loved, and Chateaubriand
lies buried on the island of le Grand
Bey, just outside the beautiful harbor
Of st. Malo- To Renan a statue was
erected by his fellow-townsmen in the
square Of Tregneu.
Prof. le Braz lectures in a forceful
and convincing way. Speaking en-
tirely in French, his sentences are
clear-cut and distinct; and he has tn y
marked degree, the characteristic of his
race of emphasizing his important
sentences by elaborate gestures.
This afternoon. at the same place NJ
Anatole le Braz lectures again. T3s
subject viii be Brittany and It's crea+
Writer'S: Michelet, Taine," sc.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
HONORS FOR MIDDIES
Stars and Letters Will Be
Given Victorious Team.
AWARDS TO BE MADE SOON
superintendent Extends CongratuIa-
tions TO Representatives of Acad-
tiOn VIII Make It's Awards Soon.
Names OF Lucky Players Given.
So . The WasbInrton -.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Annapolis Md, Dec. S.-Fifteen mid
shipmen football players will be awarded
a white Star" to wear on their sweaters
for having played on the team which
defeated army in the annual football
game this year. The Navy Athletic As
sociation will shertly make the awards.
In addition 10 the STARS" the middies
viii also have the privilege Of wearing
the big insignia M in white for their
work during the season.
Those who will receive the STARS" are
as follows, the names appearing in par
entheses being substitutes: Spencer (cap-
tain) and Douglas, half backs; Ingram,
full back; Norton, quarter back; Dague,
DemotO. Bernard, (Richardson), ends;
Northcroft, Piers0l and simpson,, tack
les: Meyer and Wright, guards, and
Slingluf. center. Spencer. Douglas, Nor
ton, Dague, and Piersol already have
stars" having played in former games.
The members of the victorious football
team and substitutes Of the squad, forty
players in all, were the guests of honor
at a reception given from to O'Clock
this afternoon by Rear Admiral James
II. Sands, superintendent of the Naval
Academy. and Mrs. Sands.
The superintendent extended his hearty
congratulations TO the Middies for the
splendid victory over West Point on Sat
urday last In addition TO the wives Of
younger officers at the Academy, Ad-
miral and Mrs. Sands were assisted in
receiving their guests by a number of
oUt-Of-tOWn persons. including the fol-
lowing. Mrs. Spencer Meade Of Phila-
delphia. Mrs. AudenTied and Miss Auden-
ried, Of Washington; Miss Converse,
daughter of Rear Admiral George a. Con-
verse. chief of the Bureau of Navigation,
at Washington; Miss Lee, CT Maryland;
the Misses Sh0nts, daughters of Theodore
Shonts, of the Panama Canal Commis-
sion, and Miss Benham. also of Washing
ton. Miss Marion Sands, daughter Of
Admiral and Mrs. Sands. also assisted.
The Academy band. under Prof. Zim-
norman, furnished music during the re-
ception
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
TELL TO THE MARINES"
The Famous Saying Is Traced to
Pepys and Charles III.


The saying. Tell it to the marines. 3"
is traced to Pepys. the author of the
famous Diary" and it is said by him
to have originated with Charles II Of
England. 1T so befell," as the story
goes. that his light-hearted majesty,
with an exceedingly bored expression
on his swarthy face, was strolling in
the shade with the ingenious Mr.
Pepys. secretary to the admiralty. I
had speech yesterday at Deptford
said Mr.. Pepys, with the captain Of
the Defyance. who hath but lately re-
turned from the Indies, and who told
NE the two most wonderful things
that ever I think did hear in my life
Among the stories told were of fish
flying I'm the air Fish flying in the
air. exclaimed his majesty. Hal hal
quaint conceit, which 'twere too
good to spoil wi keeping! What hoi
sir--he turned and beckoned the
colonel Sir William Killigrew, of the
newly raised maritime regiment on
foot. who was following in close con
versation with the Duke Of York-'We
would discourse with YOU on a matter
touching your element. What say you,
colonel, to a man who swears he hath
seen fishes fly in the air?
~ should say. sire, returned the
sea soldier, simply. that the man hath
sailed in Southern seas. For when
your maJesty's business carried me
thither of late I did frequently observe
more flying fish in one hour than the
hairs on my head in number
"Old Rowley glanced narrowly at
the coloneTs frank, weather-beaten
face Then with a laugh he turned to
the secretary.
Mr.. Pepys. said he. from the
very nature of their calling no class
Of our subjects can have so wide a
knowledge Of seas and lands as the
officers and men Of our loyal mari
time regiment Henceforth whenever
we cast doubts upon tale that lack
eth likelihood we will first tell it TO
the marines
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
ACCOUNTANTS TO ORGANIZE
Government Auditing Clerks VIII
Meet on Tuesday Evening.
Plant, RidgeIy, Keep, and Others
VIII Explain the Purposes of
New Association.

An important meeting of government
accountants and employees interested in
handling accounts, the purchase Of sup
plies. or the authorization OF expenditures
viii be held on Tuesday evening at ne
National Rifles Armory, SIS G street
northwest, at O'Clock.
The primary purpose Is to complete the
organization Of the Association Of Aineri-
can Government Accountants. The Keep
Commission has given its unqualified in-
dorsement TO the plan.
The bringing together OF men engaged
in this branch will make possible an in
terchange Of views and discussion Of va
rious questions that will prove Of great
value TO such employees, and indirectly
to the entire government service.
Semi-monthly meetings viii be held
during the winter. Prominent men Of
practical knowledge and experience have
consented TO present papers or addresses
or the following and other subjects:
Jurisdiction Of administrative and
accounting officers and the courts rela-
i've 10 government accounting matters
Relations which should exist between
administrative and accounting officers.
Accounting as a help and a hindrance
from the viewpoint of an administra-
tive officer.
The d0n'ts Of our accounting laws.
Statistics and analytical bookkeep-
ing for purposes Of administration.
The routine OF obtaining advances
from and making deposits in the public
Treasury
Property accountability.
All accountants, disburslng officers, fnan-
cial agents, and others similarly employed
in the service Of the government are
eligible for membership. Under the head
/ accountants are included all clerks,
examiners, agents, inspectors, and book
keepers engaged in the work OF auditing
or examining government accounts or
claims, and all such persons who collect
or disburse government funds. All mem
hers are on an equal footing regardless Of
their official positions.
The aims and objects Of the association
will be explained by l. H. Mattingly on
Tuesday evening. and C II. Keep, as the
/ representative of the committee on de-
partment methods, viii make an address
A II. Plant. comptroller Of the Southern
/ Railway and president Of the Association
| OF American Railroad Accounting officers,
ard w B. Ridgely. Comptroller Of the
Currency and examiner of the American
( Institute OF Bank Clerks. will explain the
advantages Of such organizations. Other
| prominent speakers viii be present.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
BONHAG THE WINNER.
Irish-AmerIcan Best in the Senior
Cross-eountry Run.

CFOSs-eOuntry Run.
New York. Dec. S.-George Bonhag, the
fve-mile outdoor champion of the Irish
American Athletic Club, won the senior
cross-cOuntry run over the Star Athletic
Club course at Long Island City to-day.
This victory also gives Bonhag the indi-
vidual prize.
The New York Athletic Club, which was
represented by a lot of good runners, was
first. with 45 points The Irish-AmeTican
Athletic Club, with all their crack run
ners, could only score 81 points, taking
second place. The Mohawk Athletic Club
was third.
There were over 100 starters. Melvin
Sheppard. who started in his first cross
country run, was not with the leaders at
the finish.
In the junior event, which followed the
senior run. the Mohawk Athletic Club
won the point prize. Collins, OF the
Xaviers. however, won the long run. The
Xavier club was second, with the st. Bar
tholomews third.
A great crowd was present at the start
and finish and applauded wildly when
Bonhag crossed the tape ahead of his
competitors.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
BOATS BAR MOSQUITOES.
Yellow Jack Insects Cannot Travel
to Honolulu.

Yellow fever mosquitoes are to be bar
red from crossing the Pacific to Honolulu
on the new steamship line from Coatza-
eoalcos-the port of the new Tehauntepec
Railroad-to the Hawaiian islands. Cant.
Burnham. the manager of this new
steamship line, was in Washington a
few days ago, comforting with Surgeon
Gen Walter Wyman, of the Marine Hos
pital Service. A Marine Hospital surgeon
will probably travel on all the west
bound boats TO watch persons abroad
for symptoms of yellow jack. and also
TO exterminate the species of MOSQUITO
that transmits yellow fever.
CoatzacOalcos is recognized as a danger
Gus nest for yellow fever Hence there
has been some alarm in Honolulu lest
the health of its residents be constantly
menaced by the ships of the new line. AS
yellow fever develops FIVE days after the
infection, the medical authorities say
cases can be detected before boats from
COatZacoalcos reach Honolulu. President
Diaz, it Is understood, viii cooperate
with the United States authorities to pre-
vent the spread Of yellow jack into the
4aid-Pacife territory
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
DIES SUDDENLY IN HOTEL
Arthur Curby Suceumbs to Attack
of Acute Pneumonia.
Body Found by Maid Lying Across
Bed in His ROOm-MOther Takes
Charge of the Remains.

The dead body OF Arthur Curby, whose
mother lives at 500 z street northwest,
was found in his room at the Hotel Co
lumbia yesterday afternoon by a bell
man OF the hotel. An autopsy was per
formed last night by Coroner hewitt, who
reported that death had been caused by
acute pneumonia of the right lung.
Friday, at about o'clock, Mary Watts.
a chambermaid. knocked on the door of
CUrby's room, and failing 10 get a re-
sponse. looked through the keyhole and
saw him lying on the bed. She thought
he was just taking a nap. as ne was in
the habit OF taking short sleeps during
the day Yesterday afternoon. when she
saw him lying in the same position, she
informed the clerk and one of the bell
men. who went up TO the room, and upon
seeing his position on the bed suspected
something was the matter. The bellman
climbed over the transom into the room
and found him dead. There was no odor
of gas in the room and no bullet wounds
on the body to indicate that ne had com
mitted suicide The coroner was noti-
fed, and made the report above stated.
Curby left Washington and went to Hot
Springs, Ark, about four years ago.
While there he was married 10 Mis- Della
Smith. of that city. Mrs. Curby accom-
panied her husband as far north as Mem
phis, Tenn, last week, and is now stop
ping there. Curby came on 10 Washing
ton. arriving here at 20 a. N. Sunday last
Funeral services over the remains of Mr..
Curby viii be held at the home Of his
mother, Mrs Virginia Curby. 500 Z street.
at p. m. Monday. Services viii be con-
ducted by Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, and inter
ment viii be made in Glenwo0d Cemetery.
Mr. Curby is survived by a mother. a
brother. and three married sisters, one of
whom lives in Canada.
A telegram was received from Memphis
last night saying that Mrs Curby would
not be able TO attend the funeral Of her
husband.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Black to Retire from Law Firm.

New York, Dec S.-FOrmer Gov.
Frank s. Black, according to all re-
ports, viii retire the first Of the year
from the law firm of Black, Olcott
Gruber & Bonynge, Of which he has
been the head since he left the execu-
tive mansion at Albany eight years ago.
he viii devote his entire sine, provided
ne does not succeed Thomas c PIatt in
the United States Senate, as Tumors in
dicate, to counsel work
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
To Elect Georgetown Captain.

The thirteen members of the George
town football team who won their G's
during the past season will meet at the
college this afternoon to elect a cap
tain for next season. The choice seems
to lie between butcher, the full back
and Mclaughlin, the end, both of whom
have played on the team for two years
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Probably VIII.

From the Houston Post
we had a fine cook at our house,
but another man has taken her away
from US"
He is going to give her more
money, I presume?"
No; he'll probably give her less; he
has married her
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
NIZEDNEO ONo
- Zn3.::.L..; .; III

IF you at tended the
Gridiron dinner last
night you saw quite a
number Of examples Of
our fine full dress
tailoring. Let Us make
you a Tuxedo or Dre SIS
Suit.
JOHN C. WINEMAN co.
sI4F STREET.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Hope to Connuer YeIIo,r Ferer.

Havana, Dec S.-The situation is more
hopeful to-day than it has been for many
months. Three cases of yellow fever are
reported on the island, while there is
one case in this city. The authorities ex-
pect TO completely exterminate the fever
during the month.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
BOXING GOSSIP.

Billy ('Honey") Melody, the new
weIter-weight champion, in a statement
issued after he had defeated Joe Wal
colt, declared that he would only fight
men in the future that can make the
welter-weight Hmit-142 pounds. As
Joe Thomas. the California fighter, can
only fight at 145 pounds. weigh IN at
D. m, it is doubtful il Melody will take
him on Thomas has won a decision
over Melody.
After considerable trouble the mana
ger of Willie Lewis. the welter-weight,
has finally secured a match for him.
Billy Melody, Jimmy Gardner. and Joe
VaIcott refused TO take Lewis on. al
though the different club managers
were willing to hang up a big incentive
for them to battle for. Lewis is now
matched to fight some good welter-
weight before the Riverside Athletic
Club, Of Montreal, Canada, for fifteen
rounds next Monday.
Jimmy Gardner, the New England
welter- weight. who knocked out Jack
Dougherty. Of Milwaukee. and Otto
Sieloh. Of Chicago. in less than a week.
cleaned up $2.000 on these two victories.
For putting DOugherty away ne got
$Se0. while the punch on the jaw which
he gave Sielof, which knocked him out
in the third round, brought him the
nice sum of 81 geo. Gardner is TO fight
Rube Smith at Denver Colo, on De-
cember IL.
The sporting public is bewailing the
scarcity of middle-weights. and is fear
full that should OBrien stick to that
class he viii suffer for lack of oppo-
nents. What is the matter with Honey"
Melody and Joe Thomas? Both pose
as welter-weights. but are really mid
die weights, and both good ones, too.
Jack Blackburn continues to NOW
them down whenever given chance.
His latest victory was over Eddie
Haney, q middle-weight. who recently
defeated Peter Maher. Blackburn
stopped Haney in two rounds Melody
and blackburn at 142 pounds would be
a corking match
Devotees of boxing are anxious to
know what has become Of the Olympic
Athletic Club. Rumor says that its
future policy will be boxing contests
between Athletic members and for the
| entertainment only Of its own mem
bers.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09

Councilman Bisso. Of New Orleans, will
introduce a city ordinance TO prevent the
selling of tips on the public thOroughfares
and in street cars, doorways, residences,
or elsewhere, as practiced by those who
are supposed to know what horse Will
win in a race at one or the other of the
race tracks Might make it stronger by
penalizing the fools who buy the tips
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
CRUSHED IN A PANIC
Trapped Girls FightfOrLiyeS
at Fire in Chicago.
SIX MAY BE FATALLY HURT
Building in which 300
Women and Girls Are Employed
Burns and Escape Is DiGicuIt-Fire
Marshal Hurt While Answering
CaII-Heavy Financial Loss.

Chicago. Dec. S.-Overcome by smoke,
struck by falling masonry, knocked from
fire escapes. or trampled in a panic Of
trapped girl employees, twenty persons
suffered serious injuries late this after
noon in a fire which destroyed the four
story building occupied by the Universal
Trading and Supply Company and John
Magnus & Co. mail order houses.
OF the injured, six will probably die.
The most seriously hurt were hurried to
neighboring hospitals. a few -lere able
TO reach their homes. The financial loss
is estimated at $4,000
Many Seriously Hurt.
The most seriously injured are:
Fireman Simon Hennessey. thrown Un-
der truck on way TO fire, probably fatal.
Assistant Fire Marshal Burroughs,
thrown from buggy on way to fire, proba-
bly, fatal
Unidentified girl. fell from fire escape,
both arms broken and internal injuries,
probably fatal
Miss Mary Thompson, fell from window
TO street. arm broken and internally in
jured, probably fatal.
Miss Ella SIivon, knocked from fire
escape in panic, internally injured, proba-
bly, fatal.
Joseph f. Ryan, spectator, struck by
falling wall, probably fatal.
Others who suffered in the fire are
expected to recover, though some OF
them may be in the hospital for weeks.
They were either overcome by smoke
and carried out by the firemen, OF knock
ed down and trampled on in their efforts
to escape.
Three hundred persons, most Of them
women and young girls, were employed
by the two concerns. The building was
a mere fire trap. and It was but a few
moments from the time the flames were
discovered before il was burning from
cellar 10 roof.
Firemen Do Good Work.
That more were not injured in the
panic was due to the prompt arrival OF
the fremen and to their energetic work
in forcing a way through the throng, and
turning the rush toward the fire escapes.
which seemed at first 70 have been over
/ looked as possible avenues Of safety.
Even then several Of the girls persisted
In jumping, and a number We're pushed
from the iron ladders in the rush 70
the ground.
Nearly fifty Of the girls reached safety
by sliding down a goods chute from the
fourth to the first floor.
An attempt to slug and rob the cashier
OF Magnus x Co. as he was carry
ing $3.50 from the building was barely
prevented by the police. The would-be
robbers mingled SO quickly with the
crowd that they escaped. The fire started
from an unknown origin in the base
ment. The building is in the center OF a
district filed with small factories, and
Z il was only by the hardest fight that
/ the flames were prevented from spread
ing 10 many adjoining structures.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09

What is claimed to be the fastest team
of trotting horses that have ever been
seen in Washington are shortly to make
their appearance here. They are orc.
2:05j4, and Noman b., 2:06l.. This great
pair were bought at the Old Glory sale
at Madison Square Garden, last week, by
Representauve-elect Mcmillan, of New
York City. who, while member OF Con-
Eress, viii use them as road and Speed
way horses. Mr. Mcmillan is not only a
devoted friend Of the speedy harness
horse, but is rated reinsman Of much
ability.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Herald Want Ads

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Prince and Royal sts., Alexandria, and
promptly forwarded 10 the main Office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-23
RA|NCAUSES MUCH
SUFFERING

SAN FRANCISCO. April 23-The
work of testing gas mains was be-
gun this morning Officials say they
will be able to supply halt million
feet inside of a week.
Mail is being collected, distribut-
ed and sent out of town regularly.
Branch Offices are being establish
ed on the hills where people are
camped under the co-authority of
the militia and postofhce authori
ties. Money orders are being cash
ed at all stations. Letters are ac-
cepted without envelopes or stamps.
Midst the ruins of the business
district many striking posters ap-
pear, evldencing that the spirit of
the merchants are not entirely
wiped out.
!. Refugees in the hills, who have
been without shelter since the fire
suffered great distress by the rain
this morning. Messengers were
sent for tents, but no conveyances
were available. Suffering of the