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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
BROADER COURSE FAVORED
CRITICISM OF THE PRESENT
WEST POINT CURRICULUM.
Recommendations Of the Board Of Wis
itors to the Naval
Academy.

"An officer Of the army should be an all
round educated gentleman. AS it Is now,
his entire ,,aining, both preparatory at the
academy and postgraduate, is almost
purely technical That statement is the
foundation for the recommendation by the
board Of visitors to the Military Academy
for general revision of the scheme of
academic instruction. The board points
out that when the present curriculum was
established there was no opportunity for
postgraduate professional instruction
Now 1t may be readily had for every
branch Of the service. 1t would seem that
the time spent at West Point need not be
so exclusively devoted to technical studies,
and that by lessening the requirements In
them to some extent. and possibly length
enng the course a year, the cadet can be
graduated with an education approaching
in general culture that acquired in the best
colleges. 1t would also make possible,
through independent reading, a more natu-
raj and broader development than is now
the case.
The board reports that hazng is now en-
tirely thing of the past, and it would
seem to have been permanently stamped
out. The remarkable statement is made
that there has been no death among the
cadets from disease of any kind in more
than twelve years. and the corps of cadets
is in a high state of efficiency, with the
moral tone Of the best.
The Boards Recommendations.
Some of the recommendations are that
the superintendent have the rank of a
brigad:er general that interest be allowed
upon deposits of cadets money; that the
enlisted men at the post be allowed 80 cents
per diem extra pay; that Constitution Is
land, opposite the post on the Hudson, be
purchased for drill purposes and target
ranges at a cost of s15O,OOO; that two addi-
tional tactical officers of the rank of ma jor
be added to the academy staff; that the
cadets be given regular target practice,
winter and summer: that they be given d
companys allowance of ammunition Ior
big gun practice; that school be estab-
lished for children of officers of enlisted
men; that periods Of physical probation for
cadets be abolished. and that findings Of
medical officers shall no longer be disre-
garded. SO as to maintain the highest
standard of physical perfection.
The board declares that the academy is
in the hands of a most jealous and efficient
superintendent Col Hugh L. ScotD; that
he has the earnest and hearty cooperation
of high-class officers and assistants in all
departments. and that the academy de-
serves at the hands of Congress the best
that can be provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
DUE TO HEART TROUBLE.
John j. Sullivan, Fire Department
Driver, Dies in Providence Hospital.

John j. Sullivan or Jack Sullivan, the
name by which the popular driver in the
fire department was so well known, died at
Providence Hospital last night about 10
o'clock, his death being due to an attack
Of heart trouble. He was appointed to
position in the fire department August 10,
1890, and was promoted to driver five years
later. During the past six years he has
been connected with No. II engine COM
pany, in Brookland, where he bought
home. His wife, six sons and one daughter
survive him. The deceased was a member
of Potomac Council, Knights of Columbus,
and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The body OF the deceased fireman was
removed to the family home and arrange
ments have been made for the funeral to
take place from ST. Andrews Church Fri
day morning. The interment will be made
at Mount Olivet cemetery. Chief Belt of
the fire department will have a detail Of
fremen attend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

$4,000 on the Griswod tract 10 $50 On
lot sos square $40. owned 10y George u
Pyles. The other lots assessed are lotS
So4, sos. sO2, SOL : TO Il. square JG0l: lots
Z. $, 2, B. 4. 500. sol. s0S, s62 and s63 sauaro
oI69; lots g. 4. S04. sos. soi, square $40.
The jury comprised Philip +. Larner.
Henry X. Simpson, James w. BARLEY,
Frank II. Walker and W. Il. Mayfield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Applies for Absolute Divorce

Howard I. Beall today filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court petition for an alb
solute divorce against Annie E. Beall,
charging infidelty and naming a correspond
ent. The couple were married July %. 1900,
and have one child. In May, 1904, Mrs.
Beall sued for maintenance, and the hus-
band answered with cross bill for d.
vorce. The cross bill was dismissed and
alimony awarded the wife. Claiming to
have proof of infidelity the husband today,
by Attorney John Raum, renewed his petit
ton for divorce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Sam Rapport and Sarah Wolfman.
Decatur l.. Brown and jamie Jenkins,
both of Gloucester county, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Special Sale of


Good Cotton Hammocks, with pillow and
spreader.
Coo each. Were $I.oo.
Plain and Highly Colorcd Cotton Weave Ham
mocks, with spreader pillow and valance.
CSC each Were SIPS.
Good. Strong Canvas Weave Hammocks full
length; pillow, spreader and valance.
SI.I5 each. Were SI.5o.
Canvas Weave Hammocks. with pillow, spreader
and valance
SI.35 each. Were SI.75.
Our Special Hammoek-very strong weave, with
pillow, spreader and valance.
SI.65 each. Were $500.
Good Cotton Weave Hammocks. with adjustable
pillow, spreader and valance.
$I.95 each. Were $3.50
Good Canvas Weave Hammocks, full length.
pillow. spreader and valance
$2.25 each. Were $2.o5.
Extra Wide e Canvas Weave Hammocks, with
S2.05 each. Were $3.50.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Off for Honolulu.

specfal Dispatch to The Star.
PORTLAND, Ore. July 17.-Mr and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth arrived here from
Yellowstone Park last night and left later
for San Francisco. where they will take
the steamer Siberia for Honolulu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Another Citizens Association.

At a meeting held on Monday evening,
July Is, 1907, the colored residents of Ia
koma Park and vicinity formed citizens
association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Midsummer Sale of
Children's Pique Coats.

nN TACTICAL, stylish little
HIM garments that every child
lUN should have for cool morn
u ings and evenings, in town
or at the seashore or mountains.
And they can be used until late fall.
We offer all Pique Coats remain
ing in stock at specially reduced
prices for clearance Some are suit
able for children's first short coats,
some for older children. They are
made in several styles, including
the "a" length, Hubbard style and
box style. Some are deliberately
trimmed with handsome embroid-
cry and insertion and others are
plain tailor finish. They are all
highly desirable and at the new
prices are rare values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Departments Are i'm Europe.

~ ISIS EBER, Millinery Buyer sailed for Europe today
II I'LL steamer "Adriatc the interest of her department.
Mill The of these several departments will visit
France, England Scotland Germany Belgium and Austria
Indirectly they will have their command the latest products OF
other because distant have selling head
quarters in London Paris and Berlin.
the fall will begin those
who left this shall devote
closing stocks make for the display of Euro
purchases While stocks individually and collectively
clean and bright they this writing there will be
broken stocks
August Special Sales which will those preparing
Tor vacations and the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Fitted Automobile Baskets

%1 VERY convenient article
ltNl for short trips, when
XIV lunch is to be taken on the
road Fitted with requi-
sites for from one to six persons,
including everything necessary for
serving a quick lunch, and put up
in very neat and compact form.
$1,000 to SI35.oo each.
Also Travelling Cologne Bottles,
Medicine Cases, Jewel and Safety
Pockets, Hand Bags, Sponge Bags,
Toilet Cases, Jewel Cleaning Cas-
kets, Hot-water Bags, etc.
Main floor @ st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

$3.50 Coats now SI.5o.
$500 Coats now $500.
$3.50 Coats now $3.50.
$500 Coats now S2.75.
$3.50 Coats now $500.
S475 Coats now S3.25.
$500 Goats now $3.50.
$3.50 Coats now $500.
$3.50 Coats now $500.
$3.50 Coats now $500.
Third foor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Warren have
returned from their wedding trip and are
now located in their apartments at the
Plaza, Washington Circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
THE VICE PRESIDENT WILL MEET
A FEW OF HIS RELATIVES.
A Home Wedding With Pretty Access
sories-Travel Plans-Per-
sonal Notes

The Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks,
who have place at Danvers. Mass, this
summer, are expected to take an important
part in the approaching reunion of the de-
scendants of Jonathan Fairbanks, who emil
grated to this country in 1888 and settled
in Dedham, Mass, three years later. There
are 5000 families, scattered all over the
world who trace their origin back to the
first American Fairbanks. The old home
stead at Dedham has been in the posses
sion of the family continually for 30 years.
and the family association, which is incor-
porated purposes to raise a fund to pre-
serve it in perpetuity. The official visit to
the homestead will be made July 30. but
the family supper will take place at Berke-
ley Temple. Boston, which will be used as
the headquarters for the Fairbankses dur
ing the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Base Ball Uniforms

Were. Now.
3d. 81 and nd a6. ,'".s Sues $3.50 SI.5o
50 a and i 5i....'i D.s' s $3.50 SI.95
Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Rev. John ]. Connolly of Springfield, Ill,
James W. DOGGY Of Capitol Hill, left last
night for New York and will sail for Eu-
rope Wednesday for two-months vaca-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17
Wash Ties.
Bathing Suits.

Two-piece Bathing Suits in black, navy
blue and light oxford gray. some with
quarter sleeves. some without sleeves.
Some plain some with Colored borders A
splendid assortment in all sizes.
SIoo to 5000 each.
Man foor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mrs. s. c. Head and daughters, Misses
Chamberlin Hotel, Old Point Comfort, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Lukei will sail on
the Cedric Thursday, July 49, for two
months trip in England and France. They
will be accompanied by Mr.. Lukei's sister,
Mrs. Belle Goodwin, and her son Alvin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mrs. Harry Wagner and daughter Hattie
have gone to Port Norfolk, Va, to visit
Mrs. j. w. Kuhns. While there they will
visit the jamestown exposition and. other
resorts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mr.. Timothy D. Keleher, formerly dis
bursting officer for the sixth auditors office,
Post Office Department, is visiting his rela
tives at Colonial Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Miss Henrgues of this city is spending
a few weeks with Miss Ellen Goldsborough,
who Is with her mother and two brothers,
Mr.. Charles Goldsborough and Mr.. l.. 7.
Goldsborough, at one of the Chattolanee
Springs Hotel cottages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Hesse and family
left Saturday for Harrisburg, Pa, for the
summer, to be the guests Of Mrs. Hesse's
father, DR.. Theodore L. Willetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mrs. Maybelle Williams of the North
ampton has returned after a pleasant trip
to Asbury Park and New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-17

Mr. and Mrs. Charles ]. Simpson and
son have gone to Asbury Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
BLASTER BLOWN TO BITS.
Stamped on Dynamite and Met Fear.
full Death,

DANVILLE, Va, January 12.-James M.
Motley, laborer, employed as blaster on
the tail race of the Crystal Ice and Power
Co., met a frightful death yesterday be-
ing blown up by dynamite. He was thawing
several sticks of dynamite that had become
frozen. One of the sticks caught fire and
Motley attempted to extinguish the blaze by
stamping on it. Another workman, who re-
allied the danger, shouted at him to stop,
but had hardly gotten the words out Of his
mouth when the explosion occurred
The arms and legs of the man were torn
from the body, and parts Of the victim will
probably never be found. On the tree-tops
near the spot where the accident occurred
were found bits of clothing and flesh In the
middle OF Dan river one of his shoes
was seen floating.
The windows In many buildings around
| the place where the accident occurred were
shattered.
Motley was twenty-seven years of age and
| is survived by a widow and five children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
THoRWALDsEN STATUE SITE.
Danish Residents Wanted Better
Place for It in Central Park.

NEW YORK. January 12.-Danish resi-
dents of the city and American citizens Of
Danish descent are exercised over their
failure to secure the removal to a better
site in Central Park Of the statue of Thor
waldsen, the Danish sculptor. 1t now
stands at the 59th street and 9th avenue
entrance to the park.
Jacob Riis and Julius Clan, the Danish
consul general, wrote to Park Commissioner
Herman some time ago asking that the
statue be placed in a better position. They
reminded the commissioner that when it
was presented to the city in 1892 the au-
thorities then promised to remove 1t to a
more suitable site as soon as possible This
promise had not been kept
The commissioner consulted Samuel Par
sons, the landscape architect Of the depart
ment, and he suggested removing it near
the entrance at. I'D street and 9th, avenue.
The matter. was referred to the art commits
sion, but the commission did not favor the
proposition.
The park commissioner is now at loss
what to do about 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
FEATURES OF GRIP.
Not Often Fatal, But Leads to Many
Dangerous Complications.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald
According to the health department al
though grip has not as yet reached Its
usual epidemic force it is nevertheless
alarmingly prevalent and, from present In
dications, is likely to become still more sc
as the inclement season advances. There
are, however, true and false varieties, which
should be duly recognized. Every ordinary
cold is not necessarily an attack Of grip.
but may nevertheless resemble 1t IN many
of its symptoms, especially during grip
season. Indeed, sometimes the spurious
form causes more real physical suffering
than the veritable malady. The only diff
ference between the two is perhaps In the
absence of toxic complications in the ordi-
nary catarrhal attack. Practically, then
in both instances the victim is very much
under the weather for the time being
Not only this, but he is in a peculiarly sus-
ceptible condition for an attack of pure
grip in one other of it's many manifesto
tons, and particularly to pneumonia when
that disease is also assuming virulent cpl
demic tendencies.
Grip is not very fatal disease in itself,
even in its more severe forms, but becomes
by its grave and numerous complica-
tons. Its toxic effects are so widely dis
tributed that each and every organ may
become the subject of its ravages. AL
though what is generally known pneu-
monia, pure and simple, depends upon the
pneumococcus microbe, the specific grip
bacillus can directly produce virtually the
same kind of pneumonia infiammatio
In different epidemics the influenza bacil-
lus has corresponding elective aff1nities for
different regions Of the body. In London,
for instance, we hear that the digestive
organs are suffering most; in Paris that
the larger air passages are principally af-
fected, while in New York and vicinity the
throat and nasal membranes are Just now
most severely involved. So marked is this
last tendency that the purely catarrhal
symptoms very much resemble those of
whooping cough without, however, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12

characteristic whoop. Last year the throat
complications took the form of severe tom
silitS, with inflammatory troubles extend
ing to the ear and brain. Several OF the
villages along the lower Hudson river SUI
fered severely from such an epidemic.
The grippy throat trouble now prevailing
is mostly confined TO the upper regions OF
the windpipe and is more of an Initiative
congestive type than of a severe infiamgnA-
tory variety. Fortunately IL does not ap-
pear thus far to have any special tendency
to extend downward toward the lungs.
The prostration due TO profound toxic Ina
lection is very pronounced, especially In
children, and the pains in the limbs are
marked and severe. This latter symptom
obviously gives the true grip character to
the ailment and proves general systemic
poisoning.
Serious as may be the initiative attack
of influenza, its ultimate consequences are
still more SO. In such respects IL ia one
of the most dangerous of all specific infeo-
tions, often leaving the victim invalid
for years and laying the foundation for
structural diseases in many OF the vital
organs. Such being the case, IL behooves
all to be on their guard against casual In
lection by the sick one and to avoid all
the facilitating causes that directly invite
an attack. Not only this, but great caro-
is required in the early treatment OF the
alment.
The fever prostration, headache and
muscular pains demand immediate atten-
ton. The only safe place is In bed so long
as high temperature continues. Skilled
medical treatment can do much, not only
in relieving all urgent symptoms but In
obviating those complications which care
lessness and neglect of the victim are sure
to invite. 1t is true that grip. like all other
infectious diseases is self-limited. There n
no special remedy that can directly destroy
the infection, no drug that kill the
bacillus or neutralize its toxin The beas
that can be done is to keep the disease
within bounds and aid the system to throw
off the poison in its own time. Therefore,
the wise man who seeks proper medical
advice In time takes the only safe COURSE,
Domestic remedies may be good in thslf
way, especially such as induce perapirA-
ton, but specific symptoms require specific
and scientific reatment and the family
physician is the only safe adviser under
the circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
Sponge and Soap Bag.

For a soap and sponge bag, one-eghth
of a yard Of rubber sheeting, at Is cents
and the same quantity of natural colored
linen, at cents, and three-Quarters of a
yard of half-inch ribbon for binding, at 8
cents, will make a sponge bag. In fact, it
will make two If more of the binding Is
bought, or it will make one sponge bag, one
soap bag and toothbrush bag. For the
sponge bag, use the full width and double
1t over so as to make 1t seven inches long
Allow lap, as in the shoe bags. Cover
with the same sized piece of linen and bind
the edges and button over the flap with
button and buttonhole or a loop OF ribbon
The bag for the tooth brush Is made the
same way, and should be seven inches long
and two inches wide. The soap bag may be
made almost any size but a small one for
the fancy soaps will be the prettiest. This,
bag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
Sauce Hollandaise.

Put one-fourth pint vinegar into a sauce
pan with small piece nutmeg and a few
coarsely bruised peppercorns. Boil it for
a few minutes, then strain into a larger
saucepan. Add two ounces salt butter and
stir until dissolved. Lightly beat the yolks
Of eight or nine eggs, mix the boiling vine
gar In lightly with them, then turn the
sauce into the saucepan and stir it over
or near the fire until thickened. Do not
allow it to boil again, or the eggs win
curdle and spoil. the; sauce. When thick
put In one ounce butter, stir it until well
dissolved. then move 1t from the fire. Add
another ounce of butter in small pieces
and serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
Long and Faithful Service.

From the Madras Mall.
A life convict in the Andamans had served
some long period when an order recently
came for his release. All the time he had
been in the band, and had evidently SO far
forgotten that he was a prisoner that on
his release he put in a claim for a pension
on account Of his long and faithful serv-
ice as a government servant
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-10-31
DEATH BY FIRE.
Exploding Coal Stove in Boarding Car
Kills Two Men.

Wafhalla, N. D., Oct.26.-Fire de-
stroyed the Office car of the A. Guthrie
& Co. construction train at Haskett,
nine miles north of here at O'Clock
in the morning, burning foreman
Mike Parantieu so only his bones re-
main, and William Stanbury, the time
keeper, was SO badly burned that his
chances for recovery are very light,
Both men were asleep in the car and
it is thought fire started by the stove
exploding and that they were par
TALLY smothered before they were
awakened.
The night Waterman heard the ex-
plosion and saw the fire start and
awakened the balance of the crew to
save the train which was done by un-
coupling the car.
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8S ARE HURT
Dozen MAY DIE
STATE FAIR SPECIAL ON THE m.
K. & T. ROAD HITS FREIGHT
AT HIGH SPEED.
One Man was Instantly Killed. Near.
ly a Hundred are Injured some Of
Whom it is Believed Cannot Posi-,
bly, Recover.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 27.-The Mis-.
souri,, Kansas & Texas south-bound
Passenger Train No. 207, heavily
loaded with passengers coming to
visit the Texas state fair, collided
with freight engine while running
at full speed, seven miles north OF
Dallas early Sunday. Fireman F. Q.
French of Denison was instantly
killed and forty more persons were
injured, some Of whom, it is thought,
will not recover. 49,.
Both of the engines we're practically
demolished. The baggage car was
thrown upon the tender, the trucks
of the coaches were turned almost
completely around, the ends of three
cars were stove in and the first two
coaches we're telescoped. -.
A relief train was made up at Dial,
las and hurried to the scene of the
wreck, arriving there about two
hours after it's occurance. This train
however, carried no physicians and
no medicines or bandages for the in
jured.
Those most seriously injured are:
T. E. Lusk, Jackson, Mich, seri-
ously injured about back with inter-
nal complications; may die,
Sam Nolen, Rovse, Tex, leg brok-
en- in two places; serious.
Adelaide Ray of Dennison, Texas,
(colored) serious internal injuries,
may die.
J. G. Royce, Denison, broken leg.
J. O. Blair, engineer passenger
train, seriously cut and hurt.
Bob Slayton, engineer on freight,
back, head and spine hurt, ser ious.