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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
CAUSE OF EARTHQUAKE.
Eminent GeoIogist Talks Interestingly
About the Recent Disturbance.

| About the Recent Disturbance.
The interesting scientific eXamina-
ton of the earthquake contributed by
Professor w. NJ. Davis. the well-known
geologist, points to deep-seated frac-
ture Of the earth's crust as the imme-
date cause of the disturbance. In
| this opinion Professor Davis is at one
with the Majority OF the seismologists,
but 1t will be observed that he differs
| from several of his colleagues, includ-
, ing Sir Norman Lockyer, Professor
| Matteucci and some others, who are
| inclined to believe that there was
some connection between the phenom-
ena at San Francisco and Nesuvius.
This he holds to be an entirely fanci-
full supposition; for though his con-
sideration of the evidence seems
rather to be concerned with the ques-
ton whether the eruption caused the
earthquake than whether both were
due to similar cause yet he plainly
disbelieves in any intimate relation
between the two.
One of the points upon which Pro
fessor Davis carefully insists is that
the San Francisco earthquake was
comparatively light. as earthquakes
go. From the accounts that have
reached us it is apparent that many
of the better buildings stood the shock
well, and that the destruction caused
Immediately by the movements of the
earth We're not so great as was at first
supposed. To describe the coast of
California as a dangerous place for
human habitation strikes Professor
Davis as absurd. The region, he tells
us, is not peculiarly unstable; in the
Himalaya mountains. for instance,
earthquakes of far greater violence
have occurred in recent years. The
risk of living In such a region is less
than in The neighborhCol of volcanoes
like Nesuvius, less even than in the
prairie states where tornadoeS are fire.
cuent, or coast towns, occasionally Wis
tied by so-calleld tidal" waves.
In a word, he sees no reason in the
world why San Francisco, with strong
er buildings and better precautions
against fire should not rise up again
as great city. "Afte~ surviving
many troubles all through the ages we
are not" he says, going to give up
just because third class earthquake
comes along"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
Evolution.

The elderly stranger, revisiting his
native town after an absence of thir.
ty-fve years, was trying to find out
what had become of the companions
of his boyhood.
'Is Jack DIN still alive?" he asked
Il don't know anybody by that
name" said the landlord of the hotel
Dead and gone, perhaps, or moved
away. He lost hand in Fourth Of
July celebration the year before left
here. His father owned the stone
quarry just east of town"
ooh, yes, to be. sure; he's still alive.
He owns the bank and two or three
blocks of buildings, and he's the NAV.
or of the town-but his name is j
Henry O'Lynn now"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
His Candidate.

District Attorney Jerome tells of a
certain citizen whom he encountered
on the last presidential election day
Conversation was somewhat ham
pered by the fact that the citizens
vocabulary was limited to about
eighty-five words. "Who." and what
were evidently one to him as yet, but
he made himself clear on one point
How long have you been in this
country?" he was asked.
"Ah bane one month";" he answered
"Are you going to vote?"
"Yah."
"Whom are you going to vote for?'
"Ah bane goin' vote for tan dollars,
was the self-satisfied response.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
TeIephoning Herring.

A Berlin paper tells of new device
that makes herring fishing easy. A
microphone, which magnifies sounds,
is plunged into the sea to ascertain if
fish are passing that way. A wire
connects the submerged microphone
with an ordinary receiver, with which
one listens to what is going on in the
depths Of the sea. Excellent results
have been obtained in the North sea
by the invention for signaling the
passing of the herring shoals.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
One on the Parson.

This is a story which the late Dean
Hole was fond of relating. A vicar
went to preach for friend, and in
the vestry afterward he said II must
apologize for the brevity of my SER
mon, but our fox terrier got into
my study last night and ate several
pages of my manuscript" At this the
wardens giggled, but one Of them,
holder than the rest, Remarked:
you couldn't let our parson have a
pup, could you?"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22

Thousands tell OF
cures made by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
John G. Coleman, a
prominent merchant
of Swainsboro, Ga. .
says: For several
years my kidneys
were affected, and
my back ached day
and night I was
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22

langu1d, nervous and lame in the
morning. Doan's Kidney Pills helped
me right away, and the great relief
that followed has been permanent"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
Neat and Undeniable.

1T is Frank Damrosch who says
that what this country needs Is more
cradle songs"
Frank should send that bit of cpl
grammatic grace to President Roose-
velt."
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
Looks That Way.

what kind of vehicle is a water
wagon?"
81 think it must be of the automobile
variety. as it breaks down SO easily
and often"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
Sized up.

MRS Naybor tells me-" said Mrs.
Subbubs, that the new woman who
moved in next door to he.' is cold and
uppish and
"Ah." said ,lr. subbubs. that sim.
ply means that she doesn't gossip"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
Willing to Economic.

'He even promised to leave his club
if l marry him"
Huh! What club?"
why, the bachelor club, of course"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22

to this time he has not divulged 1t
contents to q living soul.
THE END.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22

A large heart covers multitude ~
mistakes due to small brain.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-06-22
DOES YOUR BACK AcHE7
Cure the Kidneys and the Pain Will
Never Return.

Only one way to cure an aching
back. Cure the cause, the kidneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
CHARGED With Assault.

Frank Brown. colored who is wanted In
this city to answer a charge of having
committed an assault upon Nathan Clark,
also colored, by striking him on the head
with stick Of wood last Thursday during
an alteration between the men in the
southeast section of the city, as stated in
The Star at the time was arrested in Bal
timore this morning. Detectives Cornwell
and Evans, who investigated the case, To-
Gated Brown at place called Linden, in
Prince George county, Md. few miles be-
low Marlboro. and Detective Cornwell went
there this morning to arrest him.
The police were informed that Brown left
Linden this morning boarding a train on
the Pope's Creek line to go to Baltimore.
The message was received by Capt. Board
man at 7:55 o'clock, and the train was due
to reach Baltimore at SIG. The Baltimore
police were called upon for assistance and
they arrested Brown as he stepped from
the train.
Detective Flather happened to, be in Bal
timore upon another case and he took
charge of Brown. 1t is expected the pris-
/, oner will reach here late. this afternoon,
and that he will be arraigned in the Police
Court tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Hotel Arrivals.

New Wilard-D. R. Russell ST Louis;
James Byrne, New York; NJ. L. Adler. New
York; H. N. Sheppard, New York; c. Du
Bots, New York.
Ebbitt-L. Hene, New York; J. ].
Casey, New York; L. N. Bower, New
York; ]. w. Wallace, Boston; George R.
Smith. New York.
Arlngton-J Bien. jr., New York; Mrs.
John Stewart and the Misses Stewart,
Richmond, Va; F. Eisner and Mrs. Eisner,
Brooklyn. N. Y; George NJ Bowers, West
Virginia.
Shoreham-C. H. Rowe, Connellsville, Pa !;
MIS- H. VanCleve, Cleveland, Ohio; ]. A.
Turner, New York; R. w. Singer. Connells-
Vile. Pa; F. F. Vandevort. Philadelphia.
Raleigh--R. B. Wilson. Toledo. Ohio: w.
P. Craig. Pittsburg; James Casey, New
York; e. p. Benjamin. New York; F. A.
Ayers. New York.
Normandie-J. F. Smith and wife. Pitts
burg; Duncan Harris, New York; DIR. Fred
Johnson, Monroe, La; D. F. Beasley, Little
Rock, Ark; Harry Hunter New York WILL
lam H. Green, city; F. w. Block, New York
j. 8. Saunders, Toronto, Ont; j. H. Steiner,
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. d. ]. Singer, New
York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Deaths in the District.


Deaths were reported to the health Of
ice during the past twenty-four hours as
follows:
Agathe M. Hofer, 90 years. 1000 Florida
avenue northeast.
Susan E. Fisher, 50 years, 1905 T street
northwest.
John r. Nisbit, "a years, Government
Hospital for Insane
Carrot Sneden. II years, Government
Hospital for Insane.
Peter Wiengartner. u years. United
States Soldiers Home.
George Jessup, 65 years. S15 18th street
northwest.
Hiram Blackwell. 50 years. Bruce avenue,
Garfield.
John Walter jr., 81 years, 1927 18th street
northwest.
Lucy A. Macintosh, IS years. 517 street
northeast.
Henry w Deckman, SO years, 202 list
street southwest.
James H. Bladen, 50 years, Emergency
Hospital.
John Barnes, 90 years, Washington Asy
lUrn Hospital.
Charles Humphreys, 50 years, 651 North
Carolina avenue southeast.
Thomas Martin, 40 years, Garfield Hos
pital.
Jessie F. Sauerwein, 4S years, George
Washington University Hospital.
Mary Newton, 4S years, 200 M street
southwest.
Letitia Brown, 80 years. 3o9h Virginia
avenue southwest
Margaret Dean, q years. Is Browns
court southwest
Rosa Palmer, 81 years, Freedmens Hos
pital.
Laura v. Bowman, 20 years. 2514 East
street northwest.
James F. Bergman, 16 years, I'll Della
ware avenue southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
A Question Of Telephone Etiquette.

To the Editor of The Star:
I should like to ask a question of tel
ephone ethics or etiquette, and should be
glad to see it discussed in the columns Of
The Star. / am a man SO busy that al
most every hour Of every day has three
hours Of work packed into it. The tele-
phone ought to be, and in the long run u.s.
a labor saving device; but sometimes 1t
proves a time-kiling device, and often a
temper-spoiling one. Let me illustrate
Certain other busy people have their clerks
call me up on the telephone. Ny clerk sig
nails me. l take up my receiver to find that
l am talking to Mr.. Blanks clerk, who
proceeds to try and get his employer at his
receiver. Meantime Mr.. BlanA has become
absorbed in his work or is engaged with
visitor and does not respond promptly.
All this while l have been losing time from
my work and likewise my temper.
l maintain that the person who calls an
other is the one who asks the favor of a
hearing. If there ds any waitingto be done
he should do 1t, and not the man with
whom he wishes to converse. On that prin-
ciple I claim that / am right in requiring
my clerk to make sure that the person de-
string the conversation is actually at the
phone in his own person, and not in the
person of his sclerk. Am I not right?
This leads to the question whether a
code of telephone etiquette has ever been
compiled. Perhaps here is an untitled
field waiting for some aspiring genius.
EDGAR i. BOWMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Thomas c. Allen and Louise Slater
Irwin d. Driver OF wiers Cave, Va, and
Willie q Lang of Port Republic, Va.
Isaac Puxrin and Hester Cohen.
John D. Leonard and Agnes NJ. Reagan.
Frederick w. Krichelt and Elizabeth D.
Barclay.
Arthur Lewis and Sarah Jackson, both
of Baltimore. Md.
Robert G. Rind Of Collington Nd, and
Osceola Stannell OF Occoquan, Va.
Thomas H. Marks and Myra J. Horn
baker, both of Manassas, Va.
Lorenzo. B. Carruthers Of North Fork
Va, and Martina Burch of Ashburn, Va.
Robert F. Bailey Of Skin Quarter, Va.
and Mary L. Moseley of Powhatan, Va.
Aloysius w. Bowling of Baltimore. Nd,
and Ellen Lee Young of this city.
Irving E. Hines and Sarah F. Lloyd.
Frederick Myers and Luvenia Barnes.
Henry Coates of this city and Matte r.
Shorts Of Baltimore. Nd.
Richard c. Dutton Of Tompkinsville, Nd,
and Mary L. Rollins of this city.
Arthur T. Lee and Oracle Dimsey, both OF
Vienna, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
In Meuoriam.

livery. In remembrance of my father, ED
WARD Z. AVERY who died-one year ago to-
day. November 90 1905.
I'll miss thee my father, my counsel and guide.
But oft will l meet thee when evils betide;
Remembrance Of thee my journey will light,
And feel thou art near to guide me Alright.
BY HIS DAUGHTER, s. l.. AVERY.
GAWLER. In loving remembrance of FERDI.
NAND GAWLER, who died November 20. 1904.
1t singeth low in every heart,
We hear II each and all
A song of those who answer not
However may call.
They throng the silence of the breast
We them of yore-
The kind, the brave. the true. the sweet,
Who walk with us no more.
MUSSANTE. In sad and loving remembrance o
STEPHAN0 MUSSANTE, beloved husband OF
Celestina and father of Joseph, Freda, Mary
and Lille Mussante, who died two years ago
today November 90 1904.
He passed away like summer breeze.
With scarce a parting sigh;
He passed away from this dark world
To dwell with Christ on high.
SMOOT In loving hut sad remembrance Of my
dear daughter and our devoted sister, MAR
year ago today. November 90 1905.
In the graveyard, softly sleeping.
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies the loved SO dearly,
In her lonely. silent grave.
Farewell. darling May your slumber
Be as gentle your love;
And when God calls us homeward
May we meet In heaven above.
BY HER FATHER. SISTERS AND BROTHERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
Funeral of Miss Carrie L. Du Bots

Miss Carrie Louise Du Bots. who died yes
terday at her residence, 1916 @ street. was
one of Washingtons most estimable women.
She has lived in this city since infancy,
having come here with her parents, Mich
olas and Louise G. Du Bois, over forty
years ago. Four years at Vassar provided
her with an excellent education. She spoke
and wrote several languages. and was
classed as most skilful accountapt. She
was bookkeeper in the Department of Agri-
culture for many years, serving until her
health failed. Two brothers. Charles l..
and Rhesa ]. Du Bots. and a sister, Mrs.
J. W. Beaman, survive her.
s. Funeral services will be held tomorrow
at the residence, 1345 Q street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Jennie and Katie Bowbeer. Trewolla, Web
er, Lyons and Brewood. the Messrs. Isaac
Bowbeer ST., Herbert Bowbeer, Dunn and
Brewood. The occasion was a complete sur
prise and very pleasant. The egg game
was q special feature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
BAR

W. KRIcHELT and ELIZABETH D. BAR
CLAY. No cards.
LEoNARD-REAGAN On Tuesday. November 20.
1906 at Sc. Paurs Catholic Church. Washing
%acsin .oHs Tx and asy Mis-. RsEs
MILDRED REAGAN. No cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
TIE WORLD OF SOCIETY
INVITATIONS OUT FOR pECEM-
BER>DEBUT PARTIES.
A Quiet Wedding This Morning
Timely Personal
Notes. 5sti*

mrs. Robert Isaac Fleming has Invitations
out for Friday, December z, at 8. o'clock,
when Miss Fleming will be presented Mrs.
and Miss Fleming will be at home Wednes-
days IN January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
BORN.

MERIT On Sunday morning. November IS, 1906,
to Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Mertz, II 4th street
northeast, son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

The naval attache of the French embassy
and Nine. de Blanpre entertained at dinner
last night at their newly established home
on 10th street Among those present were
Mime. de Littinicre, mother of the hostess;
the counselor Of the embassy, M. des
Portes, and Mime. des Portes; Capt Ryan.
naval attache Of the British embassy, and
Mrs. Ryan; Prince de Lynar and Count
Hatzfeldt. both of the German embassy;
Miss des Portes, Count de Cambrun and
Mr.. Royaards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20
MARRIED.

GESSFoRD-BURTON. On Monday, November
20 1905, at the Baptist gasternT AleIsndria'
GESSFoRD and CHARLES GRANVILLE
BURTON.
KRICHELT-BARCLAY. On Monday. November
Of st. Stephens Catholle Church, FREDERICx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Mrs. Pinchot had company Of friends in
yesterday to meet her daughter. Lady john
stone, who is with her for the rest of this
month. Mrs Garfield, Mrs Mulligan, Mrs.
George Becker and Miss Merriam Crosby as
sisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Among the events of last week was a
small tea given by Mrs. Ellnger at her at
tractive home, 2012 Hillyer place, in honor
of her sister and niece, Mrs. and Miss
Earlangher, who have recently returned
from long sojourn in Europe. Miss Ear
langher is a most charming personality,
and will be delightful addition to the lists
of debutantes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Miss Catherine Culom Ridgely, who has
as guests Miss Ormdorf Of Springfield, Ill.
and Miss Katharine Williams of Chicago
gave a tea in their honor yesterday, wher
Miss Converse, Miss Dali and the Misses
Switzerland assisted. Tonight Miss Ridgely
will give a box party for Miss Ormdorf
and Miss Denny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Mrs. Ida H. McKnew, and the Misses
Edna Louise and Donald McKnew of this
city are in Paris where they registered
yesterday at the New York Herald office. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

The many friends of Nine. Thierry o
Paris will be glad to learn that she ant
her mother have taken apartments at tn
Portland. During the late autumn the,
have been visiting Nine. Thierry's sister
the wife of Lieut.. Fowler of the navy, WIFI
is stationed at Annapolis. They will b.
pleased to see their friends Mondays during
the winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Carl Smith have returned
from the mountains to their home, 1879
18th street northwest, where they will re-
ceive Saturdays throughout the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-20

Miss Ellen Lee Young, daughter of Mr..
Livingston I. Young of Montana and Mr..
Aloysius Worthington Bowling of Balti-
more will be married tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock, at the resirence of the brides
uncle, Mr.. Eugene A. Jones, 2120 18th
street. Only relatives will be present and
no reception will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST
R0SEWATER TO READ PAPER
City Engineer on the Program Of
the Americas League of
Municipalities.

DIES MONIES. Ia, Aug. 9-Secretary
John McVickar Of the American League Of
Municipalities has just announced the pro-
gram for the annual meeting in Chicago,
September o, q and q. It follows:
'''The Influence Of Taxation on the Pros
perity OF Cities" Lawson Purdy, secretary
Of the New York Tax Reform association.
Discussion. led by Hon. George s Brown,
member OF council OF Baltimore.
Franchise Conditions I'm New York City
II. +. Nichols, assistant engineer, bureau
of franchises, New York city.
Prime Requisites OF Successful Admin
istration," Andrew Rosewatcr, city engi-
neer OF Omaha. Neb.
"Baltimore's Great Sewer Problem" CAL
win w. Hendricks. chief engineer. sever
age commission, Baltimore. Md.
Charles J. Whalen, NJ. D., commissioner OF
health, Chicago. Discussion, led by DR..
Quitman Kohnke, health offiCer of New Or
leans, and Dr. Thomas NJ. Koon, health
officer of Grand Rapids. Mich.
Sewage Filtration Alexander Potter. G.
E. New York city.
Municipal Ownership '-For-FTank Par
sons, Pm. D.. chairman Boston Municipal
Ownership league Boston. Mass. against,
Prof Frank H., II. Roberts Denver univer-
sity. Denver Colo. Discussion Mayors
Bookwalter of indianapolis; Coatesworth
of Toronto. Dunno of Chicago, Weaver OF
Philadelphia Sharpe of Winnipeg, Adam Of
Buffalo, Brand Whitlock, Toledo, Speer of
Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
FORGERY AND PERJURY CHARGE
Vice President and Secretary of
Defunct Produce Company at
Winfield, Kan, Arrested.

. WINFIELD. Kan, Aug. s.-E. r. Balzer,
vice president, and c. f. Anderson, secre-
tary of the defunct ]. p. Baden Produce
company Of this place, were arrested here
today on a charge of forgery. Anderson
also is charged with perjury.
The forgery is alleged 10 consist OF an
entry of 5000 credit TO butter account" 4"
January !, 1905, no such payment being
made, by which entry the profits Of the
concern were made to appear greater than
in reality The complainant is c. A. Mar
tin, stockholder. The perjury is al
legged TO be a false statement under oath
to the secretary of state OF the condition
of the concern June 80. 1906. An item Of
accounts payable therein of 342 200, IL is al
legged. should have been S142eO0. The COM
plainant is w. c. Robinson, president Of
the First National bank Of Winfield. G.
B. Criston. now of New York, former vice
president and general manager is also ac-
cused in both complaints.
The J. P. Baden Produce company. which
was financed by New York commission
men, failed a few, months ago with haoil-
tiles OF several hundred thousand dollars
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
NEW LAW DESIRED BY FOLK
Governor of Missouri Tells People
What He VIII Ask of
Legislature.

sTEwARTsvILLE, Mo, Aug Gov
ernor Folk will ask the next general as
sembly 10 pass a law by which the retail
liquor interests will be taxed for the benefit
Of the public highways. He plans to have
each dram shop pay state license OF $40
year the fund created TO be used 70
build good roads, beginning with two great
free highways across the state, one from
Kansas City 10 ST. Louis, the other from
Iowa 10 the Arkansas line.
Other legislation to be asked for, as out
lined by the governor in his speech yes
terday, includes giving the executive power
10 remove prosecuting attorneys and sher-
iffs for incOmpetency or corruption; Gre
ating the office OF state excise commission
with pay to revoke dramshop licenses; re-
fusing brewers and distillers the right 70
an Interest in saloons; regulating the rates
charged by public service corporations and
giving municipalities the power 20 purchase,
own and operate public utilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
DIScoURAGES NEBRASKA BOY
Secretary BOnaPaFte Thinks EIPeri-
ments May Land Him in the
Cemetery.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s-secretary Bona
parte wrote a letter today TO an embryo
Nebraska inventor which was destined 10
interrupt some interesting experiments in
throwing explosives
John Sweeney, a 17-year-old boy of Eric
SON Neb., wrote to the secretary asking
for a full statement of the requirements
for admission to the naval academy and
outlining some experiments he is conducting
in throwing dynamite. preparatory TO be-
coming a useful officer Of the navy.
Al present the young inventor says he is
able TO throw .O64 Of an ounce Of dynamite
$50 yards with a rife OF A. caliber. range
800 yards. With a large siege gun he says
ne believes he could throw 100 pounds Of
dynamite six miles, and asks il his achieve
ments will not assist him in gaining ad-
nilsson 10 the Annapolis academy.
Secretary Bonaparte replied 10 the young
man that his experiments were better
adapted 70 taking him 10 the cemetery than
10 he naval academy and suggested that he
abandon them and adopt some other means
OF preparing himself for a naval career